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Trang 1DONG HA HIGH SCHOOL
ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 - 2019
45-MINUTE TEST No.1 FOR GRADE 12 – UNITS 1 & 2
Full name: ……… - Class: 12 A …
ANSWER SHEET
QUESTIONS PART I PHONETICS
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest
3 A possible B university C secondary D suitable (2)
PART II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence
5 His tireless _ to protect endangered animals was greatly admired
A dedication B devotion C contribution D All are correct (3)
6 He is a/an _ leader whose work has a lot of influence on his staff
A religious B conservative C reserved D influential (1)
7 He is a man of _ He is always willing to give other people what he has or earns
A enthusiasm B conservatism C sympathy D generosity (1)
8 It's not easy to build a good _ but it's even more difficult to protect it
9 After graduation from the University of Harvard, he _ his own business in New York in 2005
A had B owned C set up D setted up (2)
10 She _ hard when I _ back yesterday morning
C was working/ was getting D worked/ got (3)
11 My brother is _ worker He works in a factory in _ Hai Phong
12 Hard work and _ help tennis players to succeed in their sporting career
13 Our _ guests have just arrived Let's welcome them with a big round of applause
A distinguishing B distinguished C distinguishingly D distinguish (1)
14 She has left _ London for _ United Kingdom three times this year
15 Her parents insisted that she _ hard for the GCSE exams
16 The documentary about life in the slums was really _ and was followed by a lot of discussion about how
to solve this problem
A thought-provoking B thinking-provoking C thought-raising D thinking-developing (2)
17 Everyone respected Nguyen Trai who had a career as a skilled strategist and prominent scholar
A looked after B looked up C looked up to D looked at (3)
Trang 218 They _ time and money doing such a thing
A were advised not to waste B were advising not to waste
C advised not to be wasted D were advised not wasting (2)
19 Students these days are _ with too much unnecessary information
20 Life in areas with _ extreme weather conditions is not easy at all
21 No one denies the fact that _ in big cities is much higher than that in the rural areas
A standard of living B mindset C lifestyle D pace of life (1)
22 Beethoven is known as one of the most _ musicians in the world
PART III SPEAKING
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete each conversation
23 I am so happy I have just passed my history exam
A Congratulations! B What's the matter? C Get well soon! D Thanks a lot (2)
24 - Jenny: "I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller."
- Mark: “ _”
A I couldn't agree more B It's nice of you to say so
C That's quite all right D Why not? (3)
PART IV READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Advantages of Living in a Big City
Do you live in a big city? It is said that living in big cities is expensive because of the high living cost There are also pollution and traffic problems that make living in big cities unpleasant However, many people enjoy living in big cities because they offer convenience and countless options for entertainment
Many big cities already have good public transportation systems, which make it easy for the citizens to go anywhere around the city This also reduces and helps overcome the problem of traffic jams that often occur at peak times With the convenience of public transportation, the citizens do not have to drive everywhere and can save money as they do not have to pay for parking charges
Staying healthy is everybody’s concern and in big cities you can find the best possible medical care for any diseases, especially the severe ones Moreover, compared to rural areas, access to medical treatment is easier because there are always clinics or medical centers that open 24 hours in many parts of the city so you can get medical help anytime, as soon as you need it Reaching hospitals is also easier as public transport is usually available 24 hours a day
There is a saying that big cities never sleep This is true for some cities in which the nightlife begins just when people in other cities are ready to go to bed Big cities like New York, Madrid, London and Paris have vibrant nightlife People can still find entertainment, dine out or go shopping into the early hours
City dwellers are usually more diverse and there are many communities that hold social events or parties, which provide interesting opportunities for social interactions and social networking The social interactions allow you to learn about other cultures and share interests with people from different backgrounds, which makes you more open minded and able to understand individuals On the other hand, the social networking helps you to broaden not only personal but also professional relationships
All in all, living in big cities is more convenient because of the complete facilities provided The advanced transportation system enables the citizens to access public facilities easier, cheaper and faster Big cities also provide better education and health service In addition, city life is more fun and exciting because there is a wide range of entertainment to enjoy and a lot of social events to attend
25 Why do many people like living in big cities?
A It is more expensive B It is more modern
C It is more crowded D It offers more entertainment (2)
26 What is the advantage of a good public transportation system?
A People do not need to buy bus tickets B People do not need to drive their car everywhere.
C People can use public transport for free D People have to pay for parking charges (3)
27 Why is it easier to get medical treatment in big cities?
A Because medical treatment is more affordable B Because hospital facilities are more complete
C Because ambulances are provided for free D Because medical centers open 24 hours (2)
28 What is the benefit of attending social events?
A You can treat your friends B You can be a social person
C You can learn about cultural diversity D You can be more open about yourself (4)
Complete the text by choosing the correct option A, B, C or D to fill each gap
Trang 3What's the point of family history?
Family history is also referred to as genealogy It is one of the world's most popular pastimes, and millions of people around the planet are investigating their origins as I write this From complete beginners to experienced genealogists, the attraction of (29) _ out more about the past through your own family is hard to resist Once you have set out on the research road, the work can become absolutely fascinating There are many reasons (30) _
As you explore this route to the past, you’ll develop new skills, which you can use in many ways You'll also enjoy the excitement of the detective (31) _ The voyage of discovery into your family's past often leads to a greater understanding of history It's also a social pastime, and will (32) _ you into contact with many new and like-minded people
Vocabulary: genealogy: cây phả hệ; genealogist: người lập bảng phả hệ
PART V WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
33 During dinner, my phone rang
A When I had dinner, my phone rang B While I was having dinner, my phone rang
C After I had had dinner, my phone rang D Before I had dinner, my phone had rung (4)
34 The urban population ratio rose steadily by 25% throughout the period
A There was a steady rise in the urban population ratio of 25% throughout the period
B There is a steady rise in the urban population ratio by 25% throughout the period
C There was a steadily rising in the urban population ratio of 25% throughout the period
D There was a steady rise in the urban population ratio by 25% throughout the period (4)
35 A car hit the fence of my garden I was cleaning the swimming pool
A While a car hit the fence I was cleaning the swimming pool
B A car hit the fence and I was cleaning the swimming pool
C I was cleaning the swimming pool when a car hit the fence
D I was cleaning the swimming pool then a car hit the fence (3)
36 It is necessary for him to find the book
A It is necessary that he will have found the book B It is necessary that he will find the book
C It is necessary that he find the book D It is necessary that he finds the book (3)
PART VI LISTENING
You will hear a man asking for information about a holiday in Ireland Listen and complete questions 37
-40 You will hear the conversation twice
HOLIDAY IN IRELAND
37 The time to leave for Ireland is _
A on Friday morning B on Friday evening C by plane D A & C are correct
38 “ _” is the name of the excellent hotel to stay in the trip to Ireland
A K-I-L-D-A-R-E B K-A-L-D-R-A-I C K-E-L-D-E-R-A D K-E-L-J-A-R-E
39 When staying in this hotel, visitors can enjoy _
A fishing and walking B buying some glasses C visiting some shops D travelling and shopping
40 This month trip price is _ per person
_ THE END _
Trang 4DONG HA HIGH SCHOOL
ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 - 2019
45-MINUTE TEST No.1 FOR GRADE 12 – UNITS 1 & 2
Full name: ……… - Class: 12 A …
ANSWER SHEET
QUESTIONS PART I VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence
1 Students these days are _ with too much unnecessary information
2 Her parents insisted that she _ hard for the GCSE exams
3 She _ hard when I _ back yesterday morning
C was working/ was getting D worked/ got (3)
4 My brother is _ worker He works in a factory in _ Hai Phong
5 She has left _ London for _ United Kingdom three times this year
6 No one denies the fact that _ in big cities is much higher than that in the rural areas
A mindset B standard of living C lifestyle D pace of life (1)
7 He is a man of _ He is always willing to give other people what he has or earns
8 Life in areas with _ extreme weather conditions is not easy at all
9 The documentary about life in the slums was really _ and was followed by a lot of discussion about how
to solve this problem
A thought-provoking B thinking-provoking C thought-raising D thinking-developing (2)
10 Everyone respected Nguyen Trai who had a career as a skilled strategist and prominent scholar
A looked after B looked up C looked up to D looked at (3)
11 They _ time and money doing such a thing
A were advising not to waste B were advised not to waste
C advised not to be wasted D were advised not wasting (2)
12 His tireless _ to protect endangered animals was greatly admired
A dedication B devotion C contribution D All are correct (3)
13 It's not easy to build a good _ but it's even more difficult to protect it
14 Hard work and _ help tennis players to succeed in their sporting career
15 Our _ guests have just arrived Let's welcome them with a big round of applause
A distinguishing B distinguished C distinguishingly D distinguish (1)
16 He is a/an _ leader whose work has a lot of influence on his staff
A religious B conservative C reserved D influential (1)
17 Beethoven is known as one of the most _ musicians in the world
Trang 5A generous B respectful C up-to-date D talented (1)
18 After graduation from the University of Harvard, he _ his own business in New York in 2005
A had B owned C set up D setted up (2)
PART II WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
19 A car hit the fence of my garden I was cleaning the swimming pool
A While a car hit the fence I was cleaning the swimming pool
B I was cleaning the swimming pool when a car hit the fence
C A car hit the fence and I was cleaning the swimming pool
D I was cleaning the swimming pool then a car hit the fence (3)
20 It is necessary for him to find the book
A It is necessary that he will have found the book B It is necessary that he will find the book
C It is necessary that he find the book D It is necessary that he finds the book (3)
21 During dinner, my phone rang
A While I was having dinner, my phone rang B When I had dinner, my phone rang
C After I had had dinner, my phone rang D Before I had dinner, my phone had rung (4)
22 The urban population ratio rose steadily by 25% throughout the period
A There was a steady rise in the urban population ratio by 25% throughout the period (4)
B There is a steady rise in the urban population ratio by 25% throughout the period
C There was a steadily rising in the urban population ratio of 25% throughout the period
D There was a steady rise in the urban population ratio of 25% throughout the period
PART III PHONETICS
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest
26 A biology B environment C geography D scientific (2)
PART IV READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Advantages of Living in a Big City
Do you live in a big city? It is said that living in big cities is expensive because of the high living cost There are also pollution and traffic problems that make living in big cities unpleasant However, many people enjoy living in big cities because they offer convenience and countless options for entertainment
Many big cities already have good public transportation systems, which make it easy for the citizens to go anywhere around the city This also reduces and helps overcome the problem of traffic jams that often occur at peak times With the convenience of public transportation, the citizens do not have to drive everywhere and can save money as they do not have to pay for parking charges
Staying healthy is everybody’s concern and in big cities you can find the best possible medical care for any diseases, especially the severe ones Moreover, compared to rural areas, access to medical treatment is easier because there are always clinics or medical centers that open 24 hours in many parts of the city so you can get medical help anytime, as soon as you need it Reaching hospitals is also easier as public transport is usually available 24 hours a day
There is a saying that big cities never sleep This is true for some cities in which the nightlife begins just when people in other cities are ready to go to bed Big cities like New York, Madrid, London and Paris have vibrant nightlife People can still find entertainment, dine out or go shopping into the early hours
City dwellers are usually more diverse and there are many communities that hold social events or parties, which provide interesting opportunities for social interactions and social networking The social interactions allow you to learn about other cultures and share interests with people from different backgrounds, which makes you more open minded and able to understand individuals On the other hand, the social networking helps you to broaden not only personal but also professional relationships
All in all, living in big cities is more convenient because of the complete facilities provided The advanced transportation system enables the citizens to access public facilities easier, cheaper and faster Big cities also provide better education and health service In addition, city life is more fun and exciting because there is a wide range of entertainment to enjoy and a lot of social events to attend
27 Why do many people like living in big cities?
A It offers more entertainment B It is more modern
Trang 6C It is more crowded D It is more expensive (2)
28 What is the advantage of a good public transportation system?
A People do not need to buy bus tickets B People do not need to drive their car everywhere.
C People can use public transport for free D People have to pay for parking charges (3)
29 Why is it easier to get medical treatment in big cities?
A Because medical treatment is more affordable B Because hospital facilities are more complete
C Because medical centers open 24 hours D Because ambulances are provided for free (2)
30 What is the benefit of attending social events?
A You can treat your friends B You can learn about cultural diversity
C You can be a social person D You can be more open about yourself (4)
Complete the text by choosing the correct option A, B, C or D to fill each gap
What's the point of family history?
Family history is also referred to as genealogy It is one of the world's most popular pastimes, and millions of people around the planet are investigating their origins as I write this From complete beginners to experienced genealogists, the attraction of (31) _ out more about the past through your own family is hard to resist Once you have set out on the research road, the work can become absolutely fascinating There are many reasons (32) _
As you explore this route to the past, you’ll develop new skills, which you can use in many ways You'll also enjoy the excitement of the detective (33) _ The voyage of discovery into your family's past often leads to a greater understanding of history It's also a social pastime, and will (34) _ you into contact with many new and like-minded people
Vocabulary: genealogy: cây phả hệ; genealogist: người lập bảng phả hệ
PART V SPEAKING
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete each conversation
35 - Jenny: "I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller."
- Mark: “ _”
C That's quite all right D I couldn't agree more (3)
36 I am so happy I have just passed my history exam
A Get well soon! B What's the matter? C Congratulations! D Thanks a lot (2)
PART VI LISTENING
You will hear a man asking for information about a holiday in Ireland Listen and complete questions 37
-40 You will hear the conversation twice
HOLIDAY IN IRELAND
37 Price for the trip before was _ per person
38 The Kildare is a _ hotel
39 This hotel is situated by a _
40 The topic of the listening is _ in Ireland
A long holidays B a-week holiday C short holidays D five-day holiday
_ THE END _