KIỂM TRA GIŨA KÌ LẦN 1 KHỐI 12 2020

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined/bold part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. clears B. brings C. talks D. trains
2. A. cried B. washed C. rained D. whispered

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress is different from that of
the rest in each of the following questions.
3. A. confident B. important C. together D. exciting
4. A. possible. B. university C. secondary D. suitable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
sentences.
5. In the last hundred years, traveling _______ much easier and more comfortable.
A. becomes B. has become C. became D. will become
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6. In the 19 century, it _______ two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon.
A. took B. had taken C. had taken D. was taking
7. In the past the trip _______ very rough and often dangerous, but things _______ a great deal in the last
hundred and fifty years.
A. was / have changed B. is / change C. had been / will change D. has been / changed
8. Now you _______ from New York to Los Angeles in a matter of hours.
A. are flying B. would fly C. will fly D. can fly
9. Joan asked _________.
A. if there was coffee B. there was coffee C. was there coffee D. where was the coffee
10. John asked me _______ in English.
A. what does this word mean B. what that word means
C. what did this word mean D. what that word meant
11. The mother told her son _______ so impolitely.
A. not behave B. not to behave C. not behaving D. did not behave
12. I didn't need __________anything. I just sat there and listened.
A. say B. saying C. to say D. having said
13. Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? _______ your hand."
A. Rise B. Lift C. Raise D. Heighten
14. In _______ most social situations, _______ informality is appreciated.
A. Ø / Ø B. the / an C. a / the D. the / a
15. - What_______ beautiful dress you are wearing! - Thank you. That is _______ nice compliment.
A. Ø / Ø B. the / Ø C. a / a D. the / the
16. Pay more attention _______ picture and you can find out who is the robber.
A. to B. for C. at D. on
17. She prefers carnations __________roses. In fact, she dislikes roses.
A. to B. from C. over D. than
18. What are the _______ of that country? - I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces.
A. drinks B. beverages C. grains D. special dishes
19. Peter tried his best and passed the driving test at the first _______.
A. try B. attempt C. doing D. aim

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined/ bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
20. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. help B. prepared C. be busy D. attempt
21. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
 A. happen B. encounter C. arrive D. clean

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined/ bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. It is obvious that he is envious of your success.
A. obscure B. noticeable C. clear D. understandable
23. That the teacher often points to the students in the class is not considered impolite.
A. courteous B. rude C. discourteous D. clean

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
sentences.
24. - “I’ve passed my driving test.” - “______”
A. Congratulations! B. That’s a good idea. C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. Do you?
25. - “Would you like to have dinner with me?” - “______.”
A. Yes, I’d love to B. Yes, so do I C. I’m very happy D. Yes, it is
26. The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. I have not been to the museum for a year. B. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
C. My going to the museum lasted a year. D. At last I went to the museum after a year.
27. I have not seen Tom for ages.
A. It has been a long time since I last saw Tom. B. Tom and I do not look the same age.
C. Tom and I are friends for a long time. D. I often met Tom ages ago.
28. This pasta is a new experience for me.
A. I used to eat a lot of pasta. B. I am used to eating pasta.
C. It is the first time I have eaten pasta. D. I have ever eaten pasta many time before.
29. I have not met her for three years.
A. The last time I met her was three years ago. B. It is three years when I will meet her.
C. I didn’t meet her three years ago. D. During three years, I met her once.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined/ bold part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
30. The farmers had to work hardly in the fields all day.
A. had to B. hardly C. in D. all day
31. These tribes lived mainly on hunting, fishing, and raising goats. They also knew how making jewelries from
shells.
A. lived mainly on B. fishing C. also knew D. how making

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the
blanks.
In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't
make jokes (32) _______you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people. They work in a very
organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't like· interruptions or (33) _______changes of
schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments. At meeting, it's
important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (34) _______speaker. If you give a presentation, you should
focus (35) _______facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You should also
prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for
example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names unless a person asks you to.
32. A. while B. as if C. such as D. as
33. A. sudden B. suddenly C. abruptly D. promptly
34. A. other B. others C. another D. the other
35. A. on B. to C. at D. in
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for most of us our
family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where each man is for himself,
there are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.
We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in
this world. Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your well-being, and try their best to provide you
the greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your family must forgive the endless number of
mistakes you may make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there
for you, when you need them the most.
Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children about the
subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children about good
habits. They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare
them a sustainable and bright future.
A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, children have to work in order to build a strong family.
If any one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a
single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard
and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on
society and societies create countries.
36. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Family is a vital part of your life.
B. Not everyone has a family.
C. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.
D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions of family.
37. To children, family plays a role in ____.
A. teaching them academic subjects B. developing their personal traits
C. helping them to find a good job D. encouraging them to study a lot at school
38. The word "ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. destroyed B. saved C. built D. constructed
39. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relation between family and society?
A. When a family fails, the w hole society falls down.
B. A family member will be unhappy to try his best.
C. Family members have responsibilities to set good examples.
D. Strong families build a wealthy society.
40. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Educational role of family B. The importance of family
C. family and society D. The birth of fragile object