Đề ôn thi giữa học kỳ 1 môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. picked	B. fixed	C. stopped	D. loved
Question 2: A. baby 	B. paper 	C. hate 	D. ball 
Mark the letter A, B, C, o r D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. family 	B. employment	C. important	D. surprising
Question 4. A. weather B. police	C. divide	D. attract
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. If we knew your new address, we ____________ to see you.
A. came 	B. would come 	C. would have come 	D. will come
Question 6. They have just found the couple and their car ______ were swept away during the heavy storm last week.
A. that 	B. which 	C. whose 	D. when
Question 7: Many children are under such a high _______ of learning that they do not feel happy at school. 
A. interview 	B. pressure 	C. concentration 	D. recommendation
Question 8: Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and _______ when being asked about their future.
A. depression 	B. depressing 	C. depress	D. depressed
Question 9. Body language is a potent form of _______ communication.
A. verbal 	B. non-verbal 	C. tongue 	D. oral
Question 10. ___________, we will set out on our camping trip.
A. Until the weather got better 	B. After the weather had got better
C. As soon as the weather gets better 	D. Once the weather got better
Question 11. With greatly increased workloads, everyone is _______ pressure now. 
A. under 	B. above 	C. upon 	D. out of
Question 12. He often practices playing __________ piano in his free time. 
A. a 	B. an 	 C. the 	D. Ø
Question 13. On my birthday, my mother gave me a _____________.
A. new blue German car	C. new German blue car
B. blue German new car	D. German new blue car
Question 14. Linda and I have been together through _______ in our friendship, and we won’t desert each other now.
A. high and low	B. null and void	C. collar and tie	D. thick and thin
Question 15. I am interested in natural science subjects like mathematics, physics and _________
A. literature	B. music	C. chemistry	D. geography
Question 16. ________ my uncle was tired, he still drove a hundred kilometers to the next city.
A. Because 	B. Because of 	 C. Although	 D. Despite
Question 17. My responsibility is to _______ my little brothers.
A. look after	B. work together	C. take over	D. join hands
Question 18. No one died in the accident, ______?
A. didn’t they 	B. aren’t they	C. did they	D. are they
Question 19. He fell down when he _____________towards the church.
A. run	B. runs	C. was running	D. had run
Mark the letter A, B, C, o r D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: Two friends Linda and Ann are talking about Ann’s new coat that she bought last month.
- Linda: "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" 	- Ann: " __________ "
A. Certainly. Do you like it, too? 	B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. Yes, of course. It's expensive. 	D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me.
Question 21: David is asking Carol about his playing football.
- David: “How long have you been playing football?”
- Carol: “_______”
A. For 5 years.	B. About 5 kilometres.	C. It’s so interesting.	D. Not very near.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 22. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in 1946. 
A. set up 	B. found out 	C. run through 	D. put away 
Question 23. She often has good relationship with her classmate.
A. gets on well with	B. gets over	C. gets acquainted with	D. gets in with
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 24. Herbs and spices are essential for seasoning pasta dishes and pizzas and improving their flavor. 
A. plentiful 	B. vital	C. unnecessary	D. inadequate 
Question 25. Unemployed youngsters still come to London in their hundreds thinking that the streets are paved with gold.
A. it is easy to get rich in the place	B. it is the place that makes you poor
C. it is a exciting place	D. it is a boring place
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 
Question 26. Phuong started to study English when he was in secondary school.
A. Phuong was studying English when he was in secondary school. 
B. Phuong studied English in secondary school. 
C. Phuong has never studied English. 
D. Phuong has studied English since he was in secondary school. 
Question 27. It’s necessary to listen to opinions that are different from ours.
A. We mustn’t listen to opinions that are different from ours.
B. We may listen to opinions that are different from ours.
C. We should listen to opinions that are different from ours.
D. We needn’t listen to opinions that are different from ours.
Question 28. “Why don’t we participate in the volunteer work in summer?" said Sophie.
A. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer. 
B. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer. 
C. Sophie suggested participating in the volunteer work in summer. 
D. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions.
Question 29. I didn’t study hard. I didn’t have good marks.
A. If I had studied hard, I could have had good marks.	
B. I couldn’t have good marks if I had studied hard.
C. Had I not studied hard, I could have had good marks.	
D. I can have good marks if I study hard.
Question 30. He had just finished eating his breakfast. Then he fell down. 
A. Hardly did he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down.
B. Hardly he had finished eating his breakfast when he fell down.
C. Hardly have he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down.
D. Hardly had he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the numbered blanks.
Teenagers having exams may feel stressed for different reasons. Their future may depend on their exam results. And many of them will probably be afraid that their performances will not be as good as their friends’ and may feel worried about being (31) _______ negatively to them. They may feel so (32) _______ by the amount of studying which they need to do. To obtain a good result, they may have to give up (33) _______ leisure activities such as doing sports and listening to music. Teenagers (34) _______ suffer from exam stress may show a variety of symptoms including loss of appetite, being unable to sleep and a lack of motivation to study. (35) _______, it is important for teachers and parents to watch out for these signs and to be as supportive and encouraging as possible.
(Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Brook-Han, Hutchison, Passmore and Uddin) 
Question 31: A. agreed	B. compared	C. closed	D. suggested
Question 32: A. relaxed	B. exhausted	C. excited	D. embarrassed
Question 33: A. each	B. many	C. much	D. every
Question 34: A. which	B. where	C. who	D. when
Question 35: A. Therefore	B. However	C. Although	D. Moreover
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 questions.
	LIVING ON MY OWN
When I tell people about the idea of moving out, many people’s reaction is like, “what do your parents say?” because they assume parents would not like their children to leave them. I don’t know if my parents like it, but they always support and respect my decisions. They think it is good for me to try and live on my own and then I would know it is the best to stay with my family. The most important reason for independent living is to save the travelling time to work. It used to take me one hour fifteen minutes to travel to work from my previous living place.
From my new apartment, it just takes me thirty minutes, so I saved forty-five minutes’ travelling time. I don’t have to get up early, and I save two thirds of my traveling cost. In addition, I gain my personal space and freedom by independent living. I make my own decisions; I don’t have to say whether I would go home for dinner; I can invite my friends to come and stay late.
Money is the main issue in living on your own. You have to be responsible for all the expenses. Therefore, you’ve got to be well prepared and save up for your bills. Although I find my transportation time much shorter, the saved time is spent on other things, such as cooking and other household chores. Preparing and cooking the food do occupy a significant portion of my time, therefore I always try to make simple meals. Moreover, I have to regularly tidy up my apartment and wash my clothes, so it doesn’t really save much of my time after all.
Now I’m getting used to my new life, and I’m enjoying it. I feel that moving out makes it easier for me to strike a balance between my work, my social life, my study and my family. It may be troublesome, but it may be worth it.
(Adapted from https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english) 
Question 36: Why does the writer want to move out?
A. Because it makes his travelling to work more convenient.
B. Because many people assume that he should live independently.
C. Because his parents do not support and respect his decision.
D. Because his parents would like him to live far from them.
Question 37: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is the most time consuming to the writer?
A. Saving up for household bills	B. Tidying up the apartment
C. Transportation time	D. Cooking and doing the housework
Question 38: The word “strike” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. reach	B. upset	C. destroy	D. consider
Question 39: The word “It” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. enjoying life	B. moving out	C. my work	D. my social life
Question 40: What conclusion does the writer make about moving out?
A. It is too troublesome to live on his own.	B. It is easier for others, not for him.
C. It enables him to gain balance in life.	D. He is enjoying the trouble that it brings.
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 questions. 
	Becoming a teacher demands not only knowledge in an academic field but also a personal commitment to lifelong learning, and enthusiasm for sharing knowledge with other people. To become one of those noble educators in the USA, one has to satisfy several basic requirements.
	First and foremost, it is a prerequisite to have bachelor's degree in education. In the event that a candidate already has a bachelor's degree in another field, a teacher preparation program is needed. But that is not all. Almost every school in the USA understands that real classroom teaching experience is a vital part of a teacher's training. Before taking over a class, a person typically needs to complete a training program, including working as a supervised student teacher.
	People who want to become university teachers need master's degrees. Getting a master's degree is a necessity, but if it is gained too early, there may be concerns that the candidate lacks the real-world experience to go with it. In fact, very few schools want to hire novices with little or no classroom experience and even if they are accepted, they are usually ill-paid. One wise solution to the issue is for future postgraduates to start working as teachers before going on to gain their master's degree.
	Besides knowledge and experience, certain personal qualities are also required. A teacher should be positive, prepared, focused, and most importantly, patient. Being a teacher involves being aware of the fact that learning sometimes be hard work, even for the most motivated students. Also, teaching can at times be tiring and frustrating, so teaching candidates have to practice being patient with themselves.
	In short, as in other careers, teaching requires a combination of qualifications, experience, and personal qualities. Teaching candidates meeting mandatory requirements are always in demand in the USA.
Question 41: The text is mainly about ___________________.
A. the importance of teachers.
B. the difference of teaching career.
C. the basic requirements of being a teacher in the USA.
D. the advantages and disadvantages of being a teacher in the USA.
Question 42: The word “mandatory” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______ .
A. compulsory	B. high	C. interesting	D. optional
Question 43: According to the text, teaching requires a combination of many things EXCEPT _______.
A. experience	B. qualifications	C. appearance	D. personal qualities
Question 44: According to the text, the most important quality of a teacher is _______.
A. being a role model	B. being prepared	C. being patient	D. being to work hard
Question 45: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ____________.
A. postgraduates	B. schools	C. novices	D. teachers
Question 46: According to the paragraph 3, teachers with little or no classroom experience ___________
A. will get low salary	B. will get high salary	C. will get no salary	D. will get ill
Question 47: According to the text, all of the following sentences are true EXCEPT _____.
A. A great number of schools in the USA want to hire novices with little or no classroom experience.
B. In addition to knowledge and experience, certain personal qualities are also required.
C. A teachers needs to be aware of the fact that learning can sometimes be hard work
D. Those who want to become university teachers need master's degrees.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 48: Whatever the problem, you should think them over before coming to a decision.
A. Whatever 	B. should 	C. them 	D. coming
Question 49: I get tired of hearing customers’ complaints yesterday morning.
A. get 	B. hearing 	C. complaints 	D. morning
Question 50: While design is important, the reliance of the company’s products is far more valuable to most users.
A. design 	B. reliance 	C. valuable 	D. users
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