Đề kiểm tra môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12

I. PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group. 
1.	A. education 	B. compulsory	C. academic	D. independent
2.	A. secondary 	B. primary	C. category	D. certificate
3.	A. Geography 	B. university	C. technology	D. methodical
4.	A. require 	B. select 	C. follow 	D. divide 
5.	A. academic 	B. advanced 	C. achievement 	D. aggressive 
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. 
6. 	A. high 	B. thought 	C. though 	D. laugh
7.	A. practised 	B. housed 	C. advised 	D. noticed
8.	A. rented 	B. skated 	C. needed 	D. loved
9.	A. cupboard 	B. luck 	C. institution 	D. much
10. 	A. hear	B. bear 	C. beard 	D. near
II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
11. The state school system can be divided ______ two levels of education: primary education and secondary education. 
	A. in 	B. into 	C. up 	D. with 
12. ______ the end of the school year, students take an exam in each subject. 
	A. On 	B. To 	C. In 	D. At 
13. Mr. Bush did not appear fully aware _______ the importance of this act. 
	A. to 	B. for 	C. of 	D. on 
14. Does the quality of teaching depend _______ class size? 
	A. in 	B. on 	C. of 	D. up 
15. Children are required to be in full-time education ____ the ages of 5 and 16. 
	A. at 	B. from 	C. between 	D. by 
In Britain it is ______ for children to attend school between the ages of five and sixteen. 
	A. enforced 	B. compulsory 	C. obliged 	D. made 
 In spite of his poor ______ , he was a most articulate speaker. 
	A. education 	B. educator 	C. educational 	D. educated 
By the age of twenty-five he had ______his ambition of becoming a pianist. 
	A. reached 	B. completed 	C. obtained 	D. achieved 
Rarely ______attracted so much media attention. 
	A. a debate has 	B. a debate was 	C. has a debate 	D. was a debate 
The world's population______considerably since 1950. 
	A. is increasing 	B. increased 	C. has increased 	D. has been increased 
Police ______illegal drugs in a secret hiding place in the star's home. 
	A. reported to have found 	B. are reported to have found 
	C. are reported having found 	D. are reported they have found 
As soon as the supplies _______, they will be distributed to the starving people. 
	A. arrives 	B. will arrive 	C. arrive 	D. arrived 
When are you going to have the roof ______? It leaks quite badly.
	A. repair 	B. to repair 	C. repairing 	D. repaired 
It's a long time since London ______in one of its infamous pea-souper fogs. 
	A. enveloped 	B. was enveloped 	C. has enveloped 	D. has been enveloped 
Renoir, ______ paintings are considered masterpieces all over the world, is one of the most popular French impressionist painters. 
	A. who 	B. which 	C. whose 	D. where 
Frozen food must be packed, ______and stored when the fruit is ripe. 
	A. be frozen 	B. must be frozen 	C. frozen 	D. it must be frozen 
If the level of VAT ______this year, small business will be affected. 
	A. raise 	B. will raise 	C. raised 	D. is raised 
They are believed 	over 300 species of trees in El Yunque rain forest in Puerto Rico. 
	A. to be 	B. being 	C. there are 	D. they are
24. _____ people applied for the position that we won't be able to make a decision for several weeks. 
	A. Too many	B. So many	C. A lot of	D. The
25. _______ through a prism, a beam of white light beaks into all the colors of the rainbow. 
	A. When shines 	B. It shines 	C. It is shone 	D. When shone 
26. ______ July 20th , 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped down onto the moon.
	A. In	B. At	C. On	D. Since
27. Any child has the right to an education_______ of sex, religion, race, or nationality. 
	A. despite 	B. because 	C. regardless 	D. providing
28. The students were warned off the land _______ they tried to camp there. 
	A. because	B. when	C. if	D. though
29. Were I rich, I ______ a hospital for the poor.
	A. built	B. will build	C. have built	D. would built
30. ______ catch up with his studies, he worked through the summer. 
	A. While	B. In order to	C. Despite	D. Due to
31. He has received several scholarships ______ . 
	A. because of his academic and artistic ability 	B. for both his academic ability as well as his artistic 
	C. as resulting of his academic in the art 	D. in spite of his academic and artistic ability 
32. She is a faster and more careless driver than I am.
	A. She drives faster and more carelessly than I am.	B. She doesn’t drive as faster and carelessly as I do.
	C. She drives faster and more careless than I do.	D. She drives faster and more carelessly than I do.
33. I found a place to live in, but it was difficult.
 	A. I had difficulty to find a place to live in.	B. I had difficulty in finding a place to live in.
 	C. I was difficult in finding a place to live in. 	D. I had difficulty to live in a place.
34.It was so noisy that nothing could be heard.
	A. It was too noisy to hear nothing.	B. It was too noisy for anything to hear.
	C. It was too noisy for nothing to be heard.	D. It was too noisy to hear anything.
35. Music doesn’t interest Sonia.
	A. Sonia isn’t interesting in music. 	B. Sonia isn’t interested by music.
	C. Sonia takes no interest in music. 	D. Sonia is interested in music.
III. Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected. 
Education is a subject which many British people deeply care about it. 
 A B C D
37. Most people believe that the state should be provided education free of charge and to a high standard.
 A B C D 	
38. Recently, there has been a lot of debate about students have to pay their own fees at university
 A B C D
39. Seldom I have seen a child with so much talent. 
 A B C D
40. Roberta was the first person to be asked speaking at the meeting. 
	 A B C D
41. She takes the responsibility ___________running the household.
	A. in 	B. with 	C. for 	D. of
42. I am thinking ___________my corning job interview.
	A. on 	B. in 	C. of 	D. for
43. I'm sorry that I ___________to you for ages.
	A. don't write 	B. didn't write 	C. haven't written 	D. was writing
44. I haven't seen you lately. Where ___________.
	A. did you go 	B. have you gone 	C. were you staying 	D. are you staying
45. The academic year in England ___________into three terms.
	A. divides 	B. is divided 	C. are divided 	D. divide
46. In many Western societies, good eye ___________is often highly appreciated.
	A. attention 	B. contact 	C. watching 	D. looking
47. The Chinese widen their eyes to politely express ___, whereas, the Europeans regard this expression as a sign of astonishment.
	A. inattentive 	B. anger 	C. untrustworthy 	D. respectful
48. Young people should show respect for their ancestors and for ___________people.
	A. older 	B. elder 	C. oldest 	D. elderly
49. If you ___________to go on studying at a university, you ___________pass the GCSE examination.
	A. want/will 	B. want/ must 	C. had wanted/ would 	D. wanted/ would
50. The educational quality has been ___________improved. There are still many problems needing to be solved.
	A. slowly 	B. slow 	C. fast 	D. quickly
51. I've just met Mary, ___________son studies at the same school as yours does.
	A. who 	B. that 	C. whom 	D. whose
52. Do you think the coffee ___________is grown in the highland of Vietnam tastes better than that in other areas?
	A. which 	B. which it 	C. where 	D. whose
53. I had to finish my homework last night ___________I was really so sleepy.
	A. despite 	B. in spite of 	C. although 	D. because
54. Remember ___________your school certificates with you when corning to the interview.
	A. bring 	B. bringing 	C. to bring 	D. of bringing
55. ___________a happy marriage should be based on love.
	A. I believe in 	B. I believe that	C. My belief is 	D. On my opinion,
56. Tom. ''Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary" -Mary: “__________________."
	A. I think so 	B. Why do you say so?
	C. Sorry, I don't like it 	D. Thanks. That's a nice complement
57. Tom." Would you like something else?" -Lan: “__________________."
	A. Yes, I like everything 	B. That's all. Thank you
	C. Two, please. 	D. No, I wouldn't.
58. Tim: “I would like to see a doctor" -Jackie: “__________________ "
	A. I hope you'll feel better soon.. 	B. It hurts a lot.
	C. Near the station?	D. Have you got an appointment
59. There will be ___________university in ___________centre of Ben Tre province in 2012.
	A. an/a 	C. a/ the 	D. the/ the 	B. a/ a
60. ___________, you will not be able to study at higher education.
	A. If you study harder 	B. Unless you study harder
	C. Unless studying harder 	D. Even if you studied harder
61. ___________, tuition fee here are quiet low and stable.
	A. Although the increasing of goods prices 	B. Despite the increasing of goods prices
	C. Because the increasing of goods prices 	D. Because of the increasing of goods prices
62. Working as a doctor would be fascinating job because I would have a chance to take care of people's health.
	A. look after 	B. pay attention to 	C. focus on 	D. heal
63. A survey was made to determine their attitudes towards love and marriage.
	A. collect 	B. resolve 	C. know 	D. choose
Choose the underlined part that needs corrections.
64. You're a great dancer. I wish I could do as good as you do.
	A	B	C	D
65. Those who practise English every day will have more chances to pass the English test than other.
	A	B	C	D
66. One of the most important measures to be taken to promote the development of a country is to
	A	B
 constant carry out economic reforms.
	C	D
67. Applicants are required to sit for the National Entrance Examination before admitting to higher
	A	B	C
 education institutions.
	D
68. According to some social studies, boys and girls mature five year earlier than people had 50 
	A	 B C	 D
years ago.
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer for each of the blanks 
A job interview is a chance for you to (35) ______ that you can satisfy all the requirements of the job you are (36) ______ for. That is (37) ______ it is essential to be well-prepared for the job interview. Preparing means knowing about the industry, the employer, and yourself It also means paying attention to details like personal appearance, (38) ______, and demeanour. Before the interview, you should gather (39) ______ information about the company and the employer as you can. Not only (40) ______ appear informed and intelligent but also you will make a decision if a job offer eventually made. You might also want to prepare for answering questions by listing some of your attributes. Remember that appearance is very important. Whether we like it or not, it is the first thing people notice about us. You should match your dress to employees in the workplace (41) ______ you are applying. You should come on time for the interview. (demeanour: way of behaving)
69. A. suggest 	B. prove 	C. offer 	D. recommend
70. A. applying 	B. asking 	C. begging 	D. requiring
71. A. when 	B. what 	C. how 	D. why
72. A. punctual 	B. punctuality 	C. on time 	D. punctuate
73. A. so much 	B. too much 	C. as much 	D. as many
74. A. you will 	B. you 	C. will you 	D. do you
75. A. that 	B. which 	C. in that 	D. where
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to each of the questions 
The system of USA education starts with twelve years of primary and secondary school education which the Americans have to follow. A secondary school ("high school") diploma or certificate is a compulsory requirement for the student to be able to enter college, university, vocational, secretarial or other professional and technical schools. American children who are around six years of age normally begin their learning at a primary school. It takes from five to six years to complete the primary schooling. After finishing the primary schooling, students will have to enter a secondary school where they may spend 6 or 7 year durations consisting of either two three- year programs, or a three-year and a four-year program. Schools at this level·are known as Middle School or Junior High School and High or Senior High School. Completion of this stage is called Twelfth Grade. International students are advised to find out which .level of education in their country corresponding to the twelfth grade in the US.A.
After completing the twelfth grade, students are admitted to college or university for higher education. Study at a college or university leading to the Bachelor's Degree is known as "undergraduate" education. Study beyond the Bachelor's Degree is known as "graduate" school, or "postgraduate" education. Advanced or graduate degrees include law, medicine, M.B.A. (Master), and Ph.D. (doctorate) etc.
The USA has the highest number of educational institutions providing higher education than any other country. There are more than 3800 colleges and universities imparting degree programs. The size of US. higher educational institutions varies greatly, too, from colleges that enroll fewer than 1,000 students to large universities that enroll more than 50,000 students.
76. If a US. student wants to enter a vocational school, he/ she must ___________.
	A. have at least 12 years of secondary schooling. B. get a high school diploma
	C. complete a senior high school without its certificate.
	D. complete two four- year programs at secondary school.
77. Schools at secondary level consist of ___________.
	A. Middle Schools and High schools. B. Middle schools and Junior High schools.
	C. High schools and Senior High schools. D. Junior and Senior schools.
78. According to the text, graduate students are those who ___________.
	A. graduated from a high school. B. are studying a college or a university.
	C. are pursuing a Master or Doctorate program at university.
	D. graduated from a college or a university.
79. If you want to study a Master program, you ___________.
	A. must be a undergraduate student. B. must get a Bachelor diploma.
	C. must finish 'graduate' program. D. must complete a Bachelor program at university.
80. According to the text, which statement below is TRUE?
	A. The USA has the best education in the world.
	B. The number of the US. colleges and universities is higher than any other country.
	C. International students whose level of education corresponds to the 12th grade illthe USA can apply for any programs in a US. university.
	D. International students are advised to apply for a US. high school before for a college.
81. According to the text, the size of an American college ___________.
	A. is much smaller than that of a US. university. B. is bigger than that of a US. university.
	C. always has fewer than 1,000 students. D. never has more than 1,000 students.
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one.
82. “ I'll give you a new bike if you pass the GCSE exam" said his mother.
	A. His mother promised to give him a new bike if he passes the GCSE exam.
	B. His mother promised to give him a new bike if he passed the GCSE exam.
	C. His mother promised that she will give him a new bike if he passes the GCSE exam.
	D. His mother promised of giving him a new bike if he passed the GCSE exam.
83. Both men want to remain silent.
	A. Neither men want to speak.	B. Neither man wants to speak.
	C. Either men don't want to speak.	D. Either man doesn't want to speak.
84. It is possible that some of the students saw the exam paper last week.
	A. The exam paper can be seen by some of the students.
	B. The exam paper may have been seen by some of the students.
	C. The exam paper should have been seen by some of the students.
	D. The exam paper is possibly seen by some of the students.
85. They moved to the district two years ago.
A. They have moved to the district for two year B. They have moved to the district since two years.
C. They did not move to the district until two years before. D. They had moved to the district for two years.
IV. Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes each space of the passage. 
Lindsay Lewis is married with four children. In 1969 he (41)______ to Cambridge University and took a degree in economics. From 1972 to 1978 he taught (42)______ India and Japan. He returned to England to do research at Bristol University. He has lived in Fairfield (43)______ seven years and he is now the principal of a technical college. He was the chairman of Fairfield EducationCommittee in 1986. He was also a member of the Public Health Council for two years. In 1987 he (44)______ his best essay on education. He always wants to improve (45)______ and the government health services. His hobbies are swimming, playing chess, and collecting foreign coins.
86. A. go 	B. gone 	C. went 	D. goes
87. A. at 	B. for 	C. on 	D. in
88. A. during 	B. for 	C. since 	D. after
89. A. wrote 	B. writing 	C. written 	D. writes
90. A. education 	B. educator 	C. educational 	D. educate
V. Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the unfinished statement (or best answers the question) about each passage. 
Parents send their children to school to prepare for the time when they grow up. Children learn their native language so that they will be able to communicate fluently with other people around them. Moreover, they can preserve the valuable culture and literature of their country. They learn foreign languages in order to benefit from other countries’ heritage. The more foreign languages they learn, the more benefits they get. Children also learn mathematics to calculate, geography to know about nature, and history to know about human beings and historical events. Nearly everything they study at school has some practical uses in their life.
91: Parents send their children to school to ______.
A. learn English 	B. play better	C. make them grow up 	D. prepare for their future
92: Why do children have to learn their native language?
A. To communicate fluently with other people around them.
B. To learn foreign languages.
C. To know about nature.
D. To benefit from foreign countries' heritage.
93: According to the passage, children learn history to know about ________.
A. the mankind 	B. people and historical events 	C. practical uses in life 	D. events of the history
94: How many school subjects are mentioned in the passage?
A. Four 	B. Seven 	C. Five 	D. Six
95: Most of the things children learn at school _______.
A. have some practical uses 	B. are useless
C. have no use	D. are not necessary