Đề kiểm tra học kỳ 1 môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 - Đề 15 (Có đáp án)

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. 
A. high 	B. thought 	C. though 	D. laugh
A. practised 	B. housed 	C. advised 	D. noticed
A. rented 	B. skated 	C. needed 	D. loved
A. cupboard 	B. luck 	C. institution 	D. much
A. hear	B. bear 	C. beard 	D. near
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
She takes the responsibility ___________running the household.
	A. in 	B. with 	C. for 	D. of
I am thinking ___________my corning job interview.
	A. on 	B. in 	C. of 	D. for
I'm sorry that I ___________to you for ages.
	A. don't write 	B. didn't write 	C. haven't written 	D. was writing
I haven't seen you lately. Where ___________.
	A. did you go 	B. have you gone 	C. were you staying 	D. are you staying
The academic year in England ___________into three terms.
	A. divides 	B. is divided 	C. are divided 	D. divide
In many Western societies, good eye ___________is often highly appreciated.
	A. attention 	B. contact 	C. watching 	D. looking
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
Young people should show respect for their ancestors and for ___________people.
	A. older 	B. elder 	C. oldest 	D. elderly
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
The educational quality has been ___________improved. There are still many problems needing to be solved.
	A. slowly 	B. slow 	C. fast 	D. quickly
I've just met Mary, ___________son studies at the same school as yours does.
	A. who 	B. that 	C. whom 	D. whose
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
I had to finish my homework last night ___________I was really so sleepy.
	A. despite 	B. in spite of 	C. although 	D. because
Remember ___________your school certificates with you when corning to the interview.
	A. bring 	B. bringing 	C. to bring 	D. of bringing
___________a happy marriage should be based on love.
	A. I believe in 	B. I believe that	C. My belief is 	D. On my opinion,
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
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.
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?
There will be ___________university in ___________centre of Ben Tre province in 2012.
	A. an/a 	C. a/ the 	D. the/ the 	B. a/ a
___________, 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
___________, 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
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
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.
You're a great dancer. I wish I could do as good as you do.
	A	B	C	D
Those who practise English every day will have more chances to pass the English test than other.
	A	B	C	D
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
Applicants are required to sit for the National Entrance Examination before admitting to higher
	A	B	C
 education institutions.
	D
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)
A. suggest 	B. prove 	C. offer 	D. recommend
A. applying 	B. asking 	C. begging 	D. requiring
A. when 	B. what 	C. how 	D. why
A. punctual 	B. punctuality 	C. on time 	D. punctuate
A. so much 	B. too much 	C. as much 	D. as many
A. you will 	B. you 	C. will you 	D. do you
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
 “ 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.
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.
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.
They moved to the district two years ago.
	A. They have moved to the district for two years.
	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.
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