The Second English Test- The First Semester 2010-2011 Edited by Vo Pham Thien Thy M.A Code 535 1 TRƯỜNG THPT Nguyễn An Ninh ĐỀ KIỂM TRA 1 TIẾT SỐ 2/HKI MƠN TIẾNG ANH 12 Thời gian lm bi: 45 pht (40 cu trắc nghiệm) M đề 535 Họ, tn học sinh:.__________________________ - Số báo danh: ________ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions 1 to 3. Cu 1: A. eggs B. photographs C. bats D. speaks Cu 2: A. changed B. arrived C. rained D. helped Cu 3: A. calendar B. document C. social D. record Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 4 to 6. Cu 4: A smile is a sign of friendly and interest, but people sometimes smile just to be polite. A B C D Cu 5: Next year she is going to get married with John and they are going to move to Bristol. A B C D Cu 6: Although my parents are very busy at work, but they try to spend as much time with their A B C D children as possible. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question 7 to 11. Cu 7: “I’ll come to see you tomorrow,” Tom said to Ann. That is, Tom __________ A. suggested coming to see Ann the following day B. admitted coming to see Ann the following day C. asked to come to see Ann the following day D. promised to come to see Ann the following day Cu 8: : I haven’t met my uncle since last Christmas. A. The last time I met my uncle was in last Christmas. B. I met my uncle last Christmas. C. The last time I met my uncle was on last Christmas. D. I did not meet my uncle last Christmas. Cu 9: : It’s essential that you are on time for the lecture. . A. It’s necessary for you to arrive early for the lecture. B. You must be on time for the lecture. C. I’d rather you arrive on time for the lecture. D. You don’t have to be late for the lecture. Cu 10: : Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position. The Second English Test- The First Semester 2010-2011 Edited by Vo Pham Thien Thy M.A Code 535 2 A. It was his ability that helped him do the job and get the position. B. Although he was able to do the job, he was not offered the position C. He was not offered the position regardless his ability to do the job. D. If he had enough ability to do the job, He would be offered the position. Cu 11: They say Lan won a special prize. That is, _________ . A. They are said that Lan won a special prize. B. Lan is said to have won a special prize. C. It is said that Lan has won a special prize. D. Lan has been said to win a special prize. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 12 to 30. Cu 12: Pointing sometimes is simply a way of getting someone’s _________ . A. attraction B. assistance C. attention D. communication Cu 13: We might raise our hand and wave to somebody as a(n) _________ that we see her/him. A. logo B. signal C. symbol D. attention Cu 14: : We________ not to disturb the baby because he ______. A. ask/ is sleeping B. are asked / was sleeping C. asked / was sleeping D. are asked / is sleeping. Cu 15: : I wasn’t aware ______ any problems ______ the new designs. A. in / of B. on / at C. for/ about D. of / of. Cu 16: I did not come to the party due to the rain. A. If it did not rain, I would come to your party B. Even though it rained, I came to your party. C. Suppose it did not rain, I would come to your party. D. If it had not rained, I would have come to your party. Cu 17 We lived in a small town_______________ A. where is called Di An B. called Di An C. is called Di An D. that called Di An Cu 18: A(n) ________ was conducted among students of different nationalities to determine their attitudes toward love and marriage. A. experiment B. test C. survey D. operation Cu 19: The_______ , of Doi Moi was to raise the living standards of the people. A. awareness B. reason C. result D. aim Cu 20: Much progress on computers ________ since 1950. A. has been done B. has made C. has been made D. has done Cu 21: ________ should try to make good impression ______ the interviewer. A. Apply /of B. Applications/ on C. Applicants / on D.Applying / about Cu 22: He wanted to meet at 1 a .m ________ is a nuisance. A. that B. which C. ,which D. when Cu 23: While many people choose to watch films at ______ home, I prefer going to _________ cinema. A. / the B. the /the C.the / D. / a Cu 24: : Children ______ up in the country are generally healthy. The Second English Test- The First Semester 2010-2011 Edited by Vo Pham Thien Thy M.A Code 535 3 A. bring B. brought C.bringing D. to bring Cu 25: He doesn’t come home __________ very late at night. A. so far B. without C. until D. by the time Cu 26: I didn’t recognize her ________ I’d met her before. A. so that B. while C. because D. although Cu 27: “You really have a nice watch !” _ “______________.” . A. Oh, that’s all right. B. You had got to be kidding ! C. Thank you. That’s a nice compliment. D. You’re welcome Cu 28: Mary:” Could you pick me up at 6 o’clock?” Peter : “ _________. I’m still at the meeting”. A. I think, I couldn’t B. No problem C. Yes, of course I could D. I’m afraid not Cu 29: This is the photo of my late great grandfather. He _______ married six times. A. was B. has been C. had been D. is Cu 30: I wasn’t aware ______ any problems ______ the new designs. A. in / of B. on / at C. for/ about D. of / of. 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 blanks from 31 to 35. We can communicate not only through words … 31… through body language. Body language … 32… our posture, facial expressions, and gestures. Because body language is so important, you’ll want to know … 33… yours is saying and how to interpret other people’s, too. Here are some examples of body language and its meaning. If your posture is slumped and your head is down, this could … 34… that you are sad or you lack confidence. If your posture is straight but relaxed, you are … 35… confidence and friendliness. Cu 31: A. nor B.but also C. as well D. and Cu 32: A. includes B. carries C. consists D. contains Cu 33: A. what B. how C. that D. about Cu 34: A. mean B. know C. understand D. speak Cu 35: A. letting B. telling C. talking D. expressing 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 36 to 40. A job interview is a process in which a possible employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the job. When you come to an interview, remember to bring with you your school certificates and letters of recommendation from your teachers or your previous employers. In addition, you may jot down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job and prepare for the questions that are often asked during the interview. Make sure you know where the interview is and how to get there. Be on time or a few minutes early. Don’t forget to dress neatly and formally. During the interview, you should focus on what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the questions the interviewer asks. Be clear, polite and honest. If you do not know something The Second English Test- The First Semester 2010-2011 Edited by Vo Pham Thien Thy M.A Code 535 4 about the more technical aspects of the job, admit it and stress that you are ready to learn. Show enthusiasm when the job is explained to you. Always show your best side, your keenness to work and your sense of responsibility. Don’t forget to say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office. After the interview, if you are offered the position, congratulations ! If you do not get the job, try not to be too disappointed. Think about the interviewer’s comments because they may help you prepare better when you are called for the next job interview. Good luck ! Cu 36: What is an interview ? It is a process in which __________ . A. An employee evaluates an employer B. An employee evaluates an applicant C. An employer evaluates an employee D. An employer evaluates their company Cu 37: When you come to an interview, it is important for you to__________ . A. prepare enough kinds of documents B. arrive late or a few minutes early C. jot down the questions to be asked D. read your qualifications and experience carefully Cu 38: During the interview, you should _________ . A. be on time and dress neatly and formally B. make a real effort to interview C. know something about the technical aspects of the job D. be polite, honest, clear, important and enthusiastic Cu 39: After the interview, applicants should ________ . A. be disappointed B. look on the bright sight C. send congratulations D. call for the next interview Cu 40: What is the best title for this passage ? A. A job interview: a fight between the employer and the applicant B. A job interview and the preparations C. A job interview: its strengths and weaknesses D. Types of job interviews  End of The Test . Second English Test- The First Semester 2 010 -2 011 Edited by Vo Pham Thien Thy M.A Code 535 1 TRƯỜNG THPT Nguyễn An Ninh ĐỀ KIỂM TRA 1 TIẾT SỐ 2/HKI MƠN TIẾNG ANH 12 Thời gian lm bi:. lecture. Cu 10 : : Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position. The Second English Test- The First Semester 2 010 -2 011 Edited by Vo Pham Thien Thy M.A Code 535 2 A following questions 12 to 30. Cu 12 : Pointing sometimes is simply a way of getting someone’s _________ . A. attraction B. assistance C. attention D. communication Cu 13 : We might raise our