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Dang Tien Dong High school
 Time: 60 minutes
TEST ENGLISH
Class 12- February,2017
Name: Class: 12A1 Mã đề thi: 300
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in the following questions
I did not understand what the lecturer was saying because I had not read his book.
A. What the lecturer wrote and said was too difficult for me to understand.
B. The lecturer's book which I had not read was difficult to understand.
C. I found it very difficult to understand what the lecturer said in his book.
D. I would have understood what the lecturer was saying if I had read his book.
The roads were slippery because it snowed heavily.
A. It snowed too heavily to make the roads slippery.
B. The heavy snow prevented the roads from-being slippery.
C. Thanks to the slip of the roads, it snowed heavily.
D. The heavy snow made the roads slippery.
3. No one in the team can play better than John.
A. John plays well but the others play better.
B. John as well as other players of the team plays very well.
C. Everyone in the team, but John, plays very well.
C. John is the best player of the team.
4. He only feels happy whenever he does not have much work to do.
A. The more he works, the happier he feels.
B. The less he works, the happier he feels.
C. His work makes him feel happy.
D. He feels happier and happier with his work. 
5. Peter said if he were me he would stop smoking.
A. I wanted Peter to stop smoking and he promised to do.
B. Peter promised to stop smoking.
C. Peter said he would stop smoking as I wanted him to.
D. Peter advised me to stop smoking. 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 6 to 15
Making time to read is something we all know we (6) ______ do, but who schedules book reading time every day? There are very few. That is why adding book reading to your daily schedule and sticking to it can improve discipline.
Books are (7) _____. You can take them almost anywhere. As such, you can learn almost anywhere too.
By reading more books and exposing yourself (8) ______ new and more complete information, you will also be able to come up with more (9) ______ ideas. When you have read so many books on the subject, you can combine lessons from all of them into new (10) ______.
Reading gives you something to talk about. Have you ever (11) ______ out of things to talk about with your best friend, wife or husband? This can be uncomfortable. It (12) ______ even make married couples wonder if their marriage is in trouble. (13) ______, if you read a lot of books, you will always have something to talk about. You can discuss various plots in the novels you read, you can discuss the things you are learning in the business books you are reading as well. The possibilities of sharing are endless.
Bocks are inexpensive (14) ______ to help you reduces stress. Many readers relax by reading. Compared with the person who gets home from work and immediately (15) ______ on the TV news, you are going from work stress to crime stress. TV as a source of relaxation is too full of loud commercials and fast moving violent images. If relaxation is something you want, turn off the TV or computer and pick up a book. 
6. A. should	B. mustn't 	C. needn't 	D. might
7. A. durable 	B. portable	C. changeable 	D. capable
8. A. for 	B. with 	C. on 	D. to
9. A. disapproved 	B. dull 	C. creative	D. required
10. A. solutions	B. problems 	C. troubles 	D. difficulties
11. A. put 	B. had 	C. walked 	D. run
12. A. should 	B. might	C. need 	D. must
13. A. So 	B. Therefore 	C. However	D. Although
14. A. entertainment	B. tension 	C. machinery 	D. media
15. A. gets 	B. turns	C. takes 	D. makes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
16. Although species evolve differently, most of them adapt to a specific habitat or environment that best meets their survive needs.
	A. Although	B. that	C. survive	D. adapt
17. They congratulated me onpass the final exam the day before.
A. pass	B. the day before	C. congratulated	D. on
18.Such human activities as pollution, drainage of wetlands, cutting and clearing of forests, urbanization, and road and dam construction has destroyed or :seriously damaged available habitats.
	A. clearing	B. has destroyed	 C. Such	D. drainage
19 .Body language is quiet and secret, but most powerful language of all.
	A. most	B. Body language	 C. secret	D. of all
20. He said that if he hasmore time, he would come to see us.
	A. said that	B. has	 C. come to see	D. more time
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate thecorrect answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25.
 Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better.
 It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men. Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun.
 When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious seasons.
 Then plan their menu. Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favourite drinks.
 The next thing to do is the shopping. Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it!
 On the day, start cooking early. Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait. Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a good time – you’ve earned it!
21. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the purpose of giving a dinner party?
A. to get people to know more about their host and hostess. C. to make new friends.
B. to help people to know each other better. D. to entertain people.
22. When giving a dinner party, you should NOT invite ........................ .
A. those who are vegetarians.	B. husbands and wives.
C. both women and men.	D. those who can’t eat or drink certain things.
23. According to the passage, starters should be served ...........................
A. because the guests may be hungry while having to wait
B. because the guests like eating them
C. because the guests want to have a good time together
D. because the guests want to eat them while having to wait
24. What should you do while the guests are having their evening meal?
A. Sit down with the guests to show your politeness. B. Stand beside the guests without doing anything.
C. Sit down with the guests and have a good time.	D. Only serve the guests with the food.
25. What is a wonderful way of entertain people?
 A. Giving a party B. Going shopping C. Planning the menu D. Giving a dinner party
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
26. On behalf of _______ host country; Prime Minister Phan Van Khai declared the 22nd SEA Games opening ceremony.
A. a 	B. an 	C. the	D. Ø
27.The room ________ once a day.
A. should clean 	B. should be cleaning
C. should be cleaned	D. should have cleaned
28.The fast we finish, _______.
A. the sooner we can leave 	B. we can leave sooner and sooner
C. the sooner can we leave 	D. we can leave the sooner
29.Mai Huong congratulated me .the exam with flying colors.
A. of passing	B. about passing	C. on passing	D. to pass
30.That’s the doctor for________________ Cliff works.
 A. that 	B. which 	C. whom	D. whose
31.Peter: “I thought your baseball game was a lot better, Phil” - Phil: “___________”
You are kidding. I thought it was bad	B. Yes, please. Just a little
 C. Thank you. I’d love to. 	 D. No, thanks. I think I can do.
32. I can’t ____________ the habit of walking at six in the morning.
A. get out of	B. get round to C. get up to	D. get off
33.Tommy joined the English Club _______ to increase his circle of friends.
A. because his desire 	B. because of his desire
C. because of he desired 	D. due to he desired..
34.It is believed _____________ cause insomnia.
	A. too much caffeine which	B. that too much caffeine
	C. it in too much caffeine 	D. too much caffeine that
35. The harder you try, _____________ .
	A. the most you achieve	B. you achieve the more 
	C. the more you achieved. 	D.the better achieve you have
36. - “ More coffee?, Anybody? - “ ..............................”	
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid	B. Yes, I’d love to	 C. Yes, please D. It’s right, I think
37.I. ruined her if I bought her everything she asked for.
	A. were	B. will be	C. would have been	 D. would be
38.They seemed when I told them the news.
A. surprising	B. to surprise	C. being surprising	D. to be surprised
39. you should realize the of the important of having a healthy diet.
A. unaware	B. awareness	C. awaring	D. aware
40. The villagers are in danger ...being killed by an earthquake.
A. with	B. of	C. for	D. on
41. Marie,______________ brother helps me a lot, called me last night.
 A. that 	B. whom 	C. which 	D. whose
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
42. The aim of the competition is to stimulate the spirit of studying English among students.
A. excitement	B. purpose	C. sponsor	D. result
43. He can’t make up his mind whether he should phone her or not.
A. decide	B. wonder	C. know	D. recognize
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
44. It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.
A. obvious	B. indistinct	C. transparent	D. evident
45. My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic	B. be pessimistic	C. be confident	D. be smart
Mark the letterA ,B,C orD to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
46. A. games	B. teams	C. medals	D. events
47. A. organize 	B. spirit	C. title 	D. surprising
48. A. figure	B. average C. organize D. grow 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the otherthree in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
49. A. festival	B. badminton 	C. participant	D. organize
50. A. solidarity 	B. energetic 	C. excellently	D. combination
Dang Tien Dong High school
 Time: 60 minutes
TEST ENGLISH
Class 12- February,2017
Name: Class: 12A1 Mã đề thi: 400
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in the following questions
1. Both Peter and Mary enjoy scientific expedition.
A. It is not Peter, but Mary, that enjoys scientific expedition.
B. Peter enjoys scientific expedition. Therefore, does Mary.
C. However Peter enjoys scientific expedition and Mary does.
D. Peter enjoys scientific expedition, and so does Mary.
2.He cannot afford a new computer.
A. The new computer is so expensive that he cannot buy it.
B. Therefore, he would buy a new computer.
C. So, he would buy a new computer.
D. The new computer is so expensive but he can buy it
3. I first started to play the guitar when I was sixteen.
A. I have played the guitar when I was sixteen.	B. I have started the guitar when I was sixteen.
 C. I have started the guitar since I was sixteen.	 D. I have been playing the guitar since I was sixteen
4. Tom did his homework and then he went to bed .
A. After Tom had done his homework , he went to bed . 
B. Having done his homework , Tom went to bed .
C. Doing his homework , Tom went to bed .	
D. A and B are correct .
5. Let’s start our journey or we’ll be late .
A. If we start our journey , we won’t be late .	B. Unless we start our journey , we won’t be late .
C. If we don’t start our journey , we’ll be late .	D. We would be late if we didn’t start our journey .
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 6 to 15
Revising for exams is not as easy as it looks. You will need to work out which routine suits you best, and then stick to it. Some people like studying at night when it’s quiet, whereas others find the early morning is a good time to get things done. You might enjoy (6).. to music while you revise, but this can be (7)... Can you really concentrate (8)..two things at once? So think (9) you turn your radio on.
	Your (10).. is also important while you are revising. This may be a more than usually (11). period of your life, when you should take extra care to eat properly. No missed meals, or junk food, or (12).cups of coffee! Get plenty of exercise as well. If you have got fed up with (13). you’re doing, or find it hard to concentrate, go for a walk to clear your head. (14). exercise will help to keep your body fit and your brain working (15)
	Finally, you also need to take time off. Go out occasionally, see your friends, make time to relax. Then you will return to your studies fresh and full of enthusiasm.
6. A. listen	B. having listened	C. to listen	D. listening
7. A. helpful	B. helpless	C. unhelpful	D. helping
8. A. of	B. on	C. for	D. in
9. A. if	B. unless	C. after	D. before
10. A. diet	B. menu	C. slim	D. Healthy
11. A. stressful	B. unforgettable	C. interesting	D. memorable
12. A. restless	B. endless	C. hopeless	D. worthless
13. A. who	B. what	C. that	D. which
14. A. Always	B. Every	C. Strongly	D. Regular
15. A. energetic	B. correct	C. well	D. good
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
 16. He is too old joining this event.
 A. joining	 B. is C.this	 D.too
17.Once you can overcome your difficulty, the problems may well become a source of strengthen to your marriage and to your faith. 
 A. overcome	 B. may well become	C. Once	D. strengthen
 18. Does Dr Johnson mind callingat home if his patients need his help?
A. Does 	B. calling	C. need	D. at
19 .The major goals of primary education isto achieve basic literacy and numeracy among all students. 
 A. is	 B. The major goals 	C. is	 D. and
 20. Two friendsshould be loyal at each other.
 A. other	B. at	C. should	 D. friends
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 from 21 to 25.
Every four years people all over the world watch the Olympic Games. It is a time for all kinds of people to unite in peace. Some of them join together to compete for gold medals. Millions of other people watch them on television.
Why do we have the Olympic? How did they begin?
The first Olympic Games were in Greece in 776 B.C. There was only one event. People ran a nice the length of the stadium. The Games lasted one day.
Slowly people added more events. The Games were only for men, and women could not even watch them. Only Greeks competed. They came from all parts of the Greek world. The time of the Games way; a time of peace, and government let everyone travel safely. The winners became national heroes.
The first modem Games were in 1896 in Athens. The Greeks built a new stadium for the competition. Athletes from several countries competed. Then there were Olympics every four years in different cities in Europe and the United States until 1952. After that they were in Melbourne, Tokyo, Mexico City, and Montreal besides in European cities. Each year there were athletes from more nations. The first Winter Olympics were in 1924. The athletes compete in skiing and other winter sports.
21.How often do people all over the world watch the Olympic Games ?
A.every 4 years	 B. 4 years	 C.2 years	 D. every 4 year
22. Where were the cities where the Olympics were held between 1896 and 1952?
A. In European and South American countries.
B. In European countries only.
C. In European countries and the United States.
D. In Japan, Australia and North American and European countries
23. How long after the founding of the modern Olympics were the Winter Olympics introduced? 
A. 20 years B. 24 years C. 28 years D. 32 years
24. In what city were the 1952 Olympic Games held?
A. New York B. Melbourne C. Moscow D. London
25. Which sport is competed in the Winter Olympic?
A. Running	B. Skiing	C. Horse racing	D. Car racing
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
26.Tom. "Thank you for your help." - Mary. "_______ ."
A. Never mind me	B. Wish you	C. With all my heart	D. It’s my pleasure
27. Her mother, ______ has been working for thirty years, is retiring next month.
A. that	B. whose	C. who	D. whom
28. Hardly had he stepped out of the room _________ he heard a loud laughter within.
A. then	B. than	C. when	D. Until
29. What______ if the earth stopped moving?
A. happens	B. happened	C.will happen	D. would happen
30. I’d rather he ______ the door blue.
A. painted	B. paint	C. paints	D. painting
31. I am late because my alarm clock never ______ this morning.
A. came out	B. went off	C. turned on	D. rang out
32. You can meet Mr. Pike, who is _______ behalf _______ the university to solve the problems of foreign students.
A. on / of 	 B. in / for 	 C. with / at 	 D. for / at 
33. In most _______ developed countries, up to 50% of _______ population enters higher education at some time in their lives.
A. Ø / the	 B. the / a 	 C. Ø / Ø	 D. the / Ø
34. By the end of next week, you ______ your assignments.
A. will have finished	B. will finish	C. have finished	D. will be finishing
35. No sooner ______ into the bath than someone knocked at the door.
A. did I got	B. had I got	C. I got	D. I have got
36. Alex is going to take extra lessons to_____ what he missed while he was away.
A. cut down on	B. put up with	C. catch up on	D. take up with
37.We need new curtains.” “Okay, let's buy _________ them.”
A. some with flower on	B. ones
C. ones with flowers on	D. one
38. She was _____ she could not say anything.
A. so surprised at the news that	B. such surprised at the news that
C. so surprised of the news that	D. so that surprised for the news
39.These are the people ... after the flood.
 A. who rescued	B. who was rescuing	C. rescuing	D. rescued
40. You’d better not call your friends ______ night.
A. at	B. on	C. in	D. to
41. The teacher..students are excellent is a good teacher.
 A. whose	B. whom	C. that	D. A & B are correct
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
42. If petrol price go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle.
	A. ascend	B. develop	C. increase	D. raise	
43. There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned. 
	A. invited	B.insisted	C.opposed	D. apposed 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
44. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A.   soak          	B.   permanent            C.   complicated          D. guess
45. Last Saturday the representatives of three classes of my school took part in the annual final English Competition organized by our English teachers.
A. first	B. soon	C. early	D. second
Mark the letterA ,B,C orD to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
46. A. reasonable	B. pleasant	C. treatment	D. decrease
47. A. friends	B. tickets	C. books	D. meets
48.A. interfered	B. allowed	C. visited	D. played
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to in