Language focus Mark the letter A, B, C or to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.. cooked Mark the
Trang 1English test 12
(time: 45’) Full name:………., class: 12A…
I Listening( 1,25p): Listen to the passage then fill in the gaps with the words you hear
Preparation is a key to a successful interview Does the idea of going to a job interview (1)……….you feel a
little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process But it is not really true The
more you (2)……… and practice, the more comfortable you will feel You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview Understand the products that they produce and the (3)
……… that they provide It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are Practice makes perfect It will also make you feel more (4)………and relaxed So, practice your answers to common questions Make a list of questions to ask, too Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions This is a great (5)……… for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge
II Language focus
Mark the letter A, B, C or to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1 A jobs B interviews C markets D answers
Question 2 A washed B explained C missed D cooked
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of main stress in each
of the following questions.
Question 3 A accompany B retail C maximum D certificate
Question 4 A vacancy B shortcoming C category D undergraduate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option to fill each of the following blanks.
Question 5 They will introduce you to a lot of bikes, most of _were made from Japan
Question 6 During the interview you should on what the interviewer is saying
A look B centralize C observe D focus
Question 7 They had invited over one hundred guests,
A I did not know any of whom B none of whom I knew
C not any of whom I knew D I knew none of who
Question 8 If I _ you, I would take the job
A am B was C had been D were
Question 9 I will send her a fax if I _ her number
Question10 Someone cleaned the floor yesterday
A Yesterday, the floor cleaned B The floor was cleaned yesterday
C The floor was yesterday cleaned D Yesterday cleaned the floor
Question 11 Many people think Steve stole the money
A It was not Steve who stole the money B Many people think the money is stolen by Steve
C Steve is thought to have stolen the money D The money is thought to be stolen by Steve.
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges
Question 12 – “ ……… ”
- “ Go straight It’s on the corner of Holly and Rose Next to the library.”
Trang 2A Can you take me to the 3D Museum? B Could you show me the way to the 3D Museum?
C I know it’s rude but where is the 3D Museum? D Can I get to the 3D Museum by car?
Question 13 “ _ have you been learning English?” – “For over five years”
A Why B How long C What time D When
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 14 That’s the young man which we met at the bus-stop last week, isn’t it?
A B C D
Question 15.There was several large holes in the road, five of which had to be repaired urgently
A B C D
Question 16 Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also a source of
A B
trained and educated personnel for the whole country
C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17: During the crisis , petrol prices dramatically fluctuated between 30$ and 50$ a tank.
A increased B varied C reduced D changed
Question 18: The regional authorities failed to provide the poor with essential services such as accommodation,
fresh water and electricity
A dispensable B vital C trivial D unnecessary
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: I truly appreciate your help Thanks to you , I got a well-paid job at a state-own organization.
Question 20: This washing machine has been out of order since last month
III Reading (2,5p)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
Here are the tips that help succeed in your job interview:
Always arrive early If you do not know (1) _the organization is located, call for exact directions _(2) _advance Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or (3) events If you are running late, call right away and let someone know The best time to arrive is approximately 5-10 minutes early Give (4) the time to read your résumé on more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect Be (5) to everyone as soon as you walk into the door
Question 1 A why B when C where D that
Question 3 A expected B unexpected C unexpectedly D expectedly
Question 4 A you B your C yours D yourself
Question 5 A pleasant B happy C disappointed D excited
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Trang 3University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state
university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural
areas or disadvantaged families In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly 1 million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded Normally, candidates take 3 exam subjects, and each lasts; 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose There are 4 fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics
In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes; professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses
According to Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students, or 11.7% of the total number of students The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007
Question 1 University Entrance Examination in Vietnamese is very _
A interesting B stressful C free D easy
Question 2 The word those refers to _.
A exam subjects B young people C universities D examinations
Question 3 In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about _ percent
Question 4 Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam?
A Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination
B Math is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination
C Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects
D There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose
Question 5 According to the passage, _
A the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year
B the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities
C the Vietnamese government encourages the establishing of non-public universities
D Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities
IV Writing( 1,25p): Rewrite the sentences so that they have similar meaning to the original one:
1 They gave various reasons for the choice of home education
-Various reasons ……… ( Passive Voice)
2 We hadn't attended the meeting last night, so we feel sorry now
- Had ……… …( Conditional sentence)
3 If I were a bird, I would be a white pigeon
- Were………( Conditional sentence)
4 Dr.William is a well-known doctor in this city He came to visit our parents last night
- Dr.William,……….…( Relative clause)
5 It rained all night This is good for trees
- It……….( Relative clause)
The end!