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 questionsA. Normally a student must attend a cert[r]
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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
Câu 1: A interesting B listen C visitor D continue
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 geography B secondary C technology D development
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: Yesterday, I for work late because I to set my alarm.
A had been leaving / would forget B had left / forgot
C was leaving / was forgetting D left / had forgot
Câu 6: Gestures such as waving and handshaking are forms of communication
A direct B verbal C non-verbal D regular
Câu 7: Sometimes, when there is a project, Dad doesn’t come home very late at night.
Câu 8: The word processor of a keyboard, a monitor and a printer.
Câu 9: They said they had come back
A the day after tomorrow B the next day
Câu 10: It it is parents' responsibility to take good care of their children.
C commonly says that D commonly to be said that
Câu 11: Without your help, I the technical problem with my computer the other day.
C needn’t have solved D wouldn’t solve
Câu 12: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and .
A communicative B communicate C communication D communicator
Câu 13: She is never willing any personal questions.
Câu 14: We bought some
A old lovely German glasses B lovely old German glasses
C German lovely old glasses D German old lovely glasses
Câu 15: It is parents' duty and responsibility to hands to take care of their children and give
them a happy home
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C independent schools D communication colleges
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: My father used to give me a good advice whenever I had a problem
A give B a problem C a good advice D whenever
Câu 18: Fifteen hundred dollars a year were the per capital income in the United States in 1950.
Câu 19: All her children have graduated from university, that is the reason for her to be proud
A for her B All her C that D from
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: Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
Câu 21: We are confident that the future is in our hands.
A optimistic about it
B sharing ideas in public
C expressing ourselves
D feeling certain that something will never happen
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: It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A rude B impolite C unacceptable D polite
Câu 23: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same
region
A restrain B stay unchanged C remain unstable D fluctuate
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: - Linda: “I’m not sure about this soup It tastes like something’s missing.”
- Peter: “ _ It tastes fine to me.”
A Oh, I don’t know B I don’t think so
C I couldn’t agree more D You’re right
Câu 25: - John: “Would you like me to get a taxi?”
- Mary: “ _.”
C Yes, please, if it’s no bother D Well, let’s see.
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: No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back.
A Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back
B As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone.
C She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back.
D Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately.
Câu 27: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour.
A It took Fiona an hour to type the report.
B Fiona finished the report an hour ago.
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D It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report.
Câu 28: If I hadn’t had so much work to do, I would have gone to the movies.
A I never go to the movies if I have work to do.
B A lot of work couldn’t prevent me from going to the movies.
C I would go to the movies when I had done so much work.
D Because I had to do so much work, I couldn’t go to the movies.
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: I did not arrive in time I was not able to see her off.
A She had left because I was not on time.
B I arrived very late to say goodbye to her.
C I did not go there, so I could not see her off.
D I was not early enough to see her off.
Câu 30: Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman He also won the Nobel Prize for
literature.
A Either Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman or a winner of Nobel Prize for
literature
B Winston Churchill, a great politician and statesman, also won the Nobel Prize for literature.
C Winston Churchill is a great politician and statesman, and also won the Nobel Prize for
literature
D Winston Churchill is both a great politician and statesman and a winner of Nobel Prize for
literature
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 the western customs (31) hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or slight bow is sufficient Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon Business cards are often exchange and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using both hands The Chinese are enthusiastic applauders You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye (32) and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors (33) , in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares Generally speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors So, avoid (34) or any prolonged form of body contact Public displays of affection are very rare On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains In this case, appologies are neither offered or expected (35) Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners
Câu 31: A taking B hugging C shaking D grasping
Câu 33: A Furthermore B However C Whatever D Moreover
Câu 34: A touched B touch C to touch D touching
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
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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 _.
A boarding B independent C state D vocational
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 _.
A neccessary B compulsory C advisory D imperative
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.
Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree In many American
universities the total work for a degree consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while
attending university a student will probably attend two terms each year It is possible to spread to period of work for the degree over a longer period It is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice
For every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded, and the record is useful for the student to show to coming employers Most of the students feel the pressure of work, but in spite of this some students still find time for great activity in student affairs The students are interested in elections to positions in student organization The effective work of keeping orders is
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has held one of these positions is much respected and it will be of importance to him later in his
career
Câu 43: According to the first paragraph an American is allowed .
A to take a particular course in a different university
B to get two degree from two different university
C to study at home
D to live in a different university
Câu 44: The word “consists of” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by .
A gets out of B composes C is made up of D insists on
Câu 45: Which of the following is useful for students’ future career?
A an attendance record B a disciplinary record
C an academic record D a military record
Câu 46: Whom may the students show the record to?
A the university authorities B Other students
Câu 47: American university students are usually under pressure of work because .
A they are interested in running for positions in student organizations
B they are heavily involved in students affairs
C they have to observe strict university regulations
D their university performance will affect their future careers
Câu 48: According to the last two sentences it’s important .
A to take part in student organizations
B to hold a position in student organizations
C to run a student organization
D to be respected by members of student organizations
Câu 49: What does the word “him” in paragraph 2 refer to?
Câu 50: Who has to appear before a student court?
A Any student who has never broken the rules, for example, by cheating.
B Anyone is in a student court.
C Any student who is thought to have broken the rules.
D Anyone is in the university
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