Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.. Ever since humans inhabited the earth[r]
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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12
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I Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answersheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences
II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
Câu 3: A curriculum B compulsory C biography D admirable
III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Câu 5: Vietnam won their first Olympic gold medal Hoang Xuan Vinh won the men's 10m
air pistol on 6 August, 2016
Câu 6: She took a course in fine arts starting her own business in interior design.
A with reference to B in order to C with a view to D in terms of
Câu 7: Maths, Vietnamese literature, English are the subjects in national exams.
Câu 8: Her family and friends have given her lots of _.
Câu 9: The mother asked her son _.
A where he had been B where has he been C where had he been D where he has been Câu 10: schooling is compulsory in Australia between ages of six and seventeen.
Câu 11: A/an _ is an official document stating that you have passed an examination,
completed a course, or achieved some necessary qualifications
Câu 12: My father isn't interested in tennis and .
A neither does my brothers B my brothers don't either
C so aren't my brothers D neither are my brothers
Câu 13: I saw a lot of new people at the party, _ seemed familiar.
Câu 14: I applied for the job, but was _.
Câu 15: The preparations _ by the time the guests _.
A have been finished / were arrive B had been finished / arrived
C have finished / arrived D had finished / were arriving
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husband
A attraction B attractiveness C attractive D attractively
IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Câu 17: A large number of Indian men agrees that it is unwise to confide in their wives.
Câu 18: Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also a source of trained
and educated personnel for the whole country
A importance B educated C economies D the whole country Câu 19: Even though she looks very beautiful, she is twice older than my twenty-year-old sister.
A looks B twenty-year-old C Even though D older than
V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Câu 20: Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices.
Câu 21: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A very happy and satisfied B talking too much
C easily annoyed or irritated D feeling embarrassed
VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the questions.
Câu 22: Tom Swayer became internationally famous for his novels.
Câu 23: Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Câu 24: Two friends Mai and Nam are talking about Nam’s new cell phone.
- Mai: “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam.”
- Nam: “ ”
A Thank you I’m glad you like it B I agree with you.
Câu 25: - Mary: “Hello, I’d like to speak to Mr Green, please “
- John: “ ”
C Sorry, can you say that again? D I’m sorry, I’ll call again later
VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST
in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions
Câu 26: My mother had the house decorated.
A My mother has just decorated the house.
B My mother had someone decorate the house.
C My mother had to decorate the house.
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Câu 27: She prefers going to the library to staying at home.
A She stays at home instead of going to the library.
B She would rather go to the library than stay at home.
C She does not like either going to the library or staying at home.
D She likes nothing better than going to the library.
Câu 28: I wish George had come to Italy with us.
A I am sorry that George isn't going to Italy with us.
B I hope that George will go to Italy with us.
C I am pleased that George came to Italy with us.
D I am sorry that George didn't come to Italy with us.
IX Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following sentences
Câu 29: John is studying hard He doesn't want to fail the next exam.
A John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam
B John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam.
C John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam.
D John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam.
Câu 30: He felt very tired However, he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain.
A He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain.
B Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain.
C As the result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain.
D Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain.
X Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (31) you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people They work
in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time They don't like· interruptions or (32) changes of schedule Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments At meeting, it's important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (33) speaker
If you give a presentation, you should focus (34) facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (35) a person asks you to
XI Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary education prior to attending university or college This may be accomplished either at public or
government-operated schools, or at private schools These 12 years of schooling or their equivalent
may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is that a large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other
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in the USA In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the world's best schools That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment in your future
Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high
school, a thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential Without
a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student will find it difficult to make the right academic choices It is no surprise that the American education system and the American school system host more international students than any other country in the world!
Câu 36: The expression “government-operated” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _.
Câu 37: According to the text, students in the USA _.
A spend less than 12 years for primary and secondary education
B are not necessarily take primary and secondary education in the country
C needn't take primary and secondary education
D are made to take primary and secondary education in the country
Câu 38: What does the word “their” in paragraph 1 refer to?
Câu 39: What is the writer's advice?
A International students should have a thorough understanding of how the American education
system works before going there to study
B International students should not invest their future education in the US.
C International students should not study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational
or high school
D Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student can make the
right academic choices
Câu 40: The writer _the US education.
A overstates B dislikes C underestimates D appreciates
Câu 41: Which sentence is TRUE?
A Foreign students are not offered opportunities in the US.
B The US education is not good enough for foreign students
C Many leaders all over the world have studied in the US.
D There are not many foreign students in the US.
Câu 42: The word “essential” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _.
XII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is
a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of
expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used
internationally; spelling, however, cannot
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or
unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod
signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people
While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings
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Câu 43: Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
A Everybody uses only one form of communication.
B Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
C Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
D When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
Câu 44: The word "these" in paragraph1 refers to .
A sign language motions B the deaf and the mute
Câu 45: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT .
A there are many forms of communication in existence today
B ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
C the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication
D verbalization is the most common form of communication
Câu 46: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?
A Braille B Picture signs C Signal flags D Body language
Câu 47: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
Câu 48: The word "wink" in paragraph 2 means most nearly the same as .
A close one eye briefly B close two eyes briefly
C shake the head from side to side D bob the head up and down
Câu 49: People need to communicate in order to .
A express thoughts and feelings B keep from reading with their fingertip
C be picturesque and exact D create language barriers
Câu 50: What is the best title for the passage?
A The Many Forms of Communication B Ways of Expressing Feelings
C The Important of Sign Language D Picturesque Symbols of Communication
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