ENGLISH 12 – REVISION FOR THE MID TERM TEST

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ENGLISH 12 – REVISION FOR THE MID TERM TEST

SCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021

PHONETICS

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A. sacrificed B. finished C. promised D. followed
A. obeyed B. quarreled C. regretted D. planned
A. arrived B. believed C. received D. hoped
A. opened B. knocked C. discussed D. developed
A. looked B. arrested C. decided D. attracted
A. notebooks B. prepares C. replies D. leaves
A. brothers B. weekends C. problems D. secrets
A. clothes B. cloths C. roofs D. books
A. beliefs B. laughs C. plates D. apples
A. attempts B. shares C. looks D. beliefs
A. teacher B. children C. chore D. school
A. hurry B. under C. pressure D. rush
A. mother B. breath C. father D. brother
A. passive B. assure C. pressure D. expression
A. certain B. equal C. record D. demand

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

social B. meter C. notice D. begin
whistle B. attract C. discuss D. receive
problem B. minute C. suppose D. instance
verbal B. polite C. even D. common
example B. consider C. several C. attention
exciting B. assistance C. consider D. compliment
general B. applicant C. parallel D. dependent
expression B. politics C. depression D. disruptive
mechanic B. chemistry C. typical D. favorite
requirement B. condition C. example D. previous
library B. entertain C. understand D. referee
hospital B. mischievous C. supportive D. special
family B. whenever C. obedient D. solution
biologist B. generally C. responsible D. security
possible B. university C. secondary D. suitable

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each gap of the following questions.

UNIT 1: HOME LIFE

The boy is very……………… He always does what his parents tell him.
obey B. obeying C. obediently D. obedient
The woman did all the ………………….. on her own.
homeroom B. household C. housework D. homework
Do your children often ……………. a hand with cleaning the house, Daisy?
take B. give C. share D. try
In my family, both my parents join ………………… to give us a nice house and a happy home.
hand B. a hand C. hands D. their hands
They often …………. coffee and ……………classical music in the morning.
drink/ listen B. drank/ listened C. drink/ enjoy D. drank/ enjoyed
My son is always …………. a mess of the house.
creating B. working C. doing D. making
The nurse is always kind and gentle to us. She is a very …………….. person.
caring B. careful C. careless D. care
Family is a base from which we can go into the world with confidence.
part B. foundation C. position D. place
The guidelines in this book can help you become a …………….. speaker.
confide B. confident C. confidence D. self-confidence
……………… programmers known as hackers often try to break into large computer systems.
Mischief B. Misbehavior C. Mischievous D. Misunderstanding
My Quang, a kind of noodle, is one of Lan’s favorite ..……… when she visits Da Nang.
courses B. plates C. dishes D. bowls
My responsibility is to wash the dishes and ………………. the garbage.
take out B. get out C. get up D. take up
We share the house with my mother and father and my wife’s sister and her kids. It is a(n) ……………. family.
nuclear B. extended C. crowded D. single-parent
The engineer admitted the failure …………….. and decided to try another method.
frank B. quick C. always D. frankly
Many workers switch from the day …………….. to the night …………… with difficulty.
light B. shift C. hour D. period

UNIT 2: CULTURAL DIVERSITY

A cold wind ……………. for the last three days.
is blowing B. blew C. blows D. has been blowing
……………… generations may live in a home in Vietnam?
How much B. How many C. How D. What
They asked us ………………. any noise during the performance.
to make B. don’t make C. didn’t make D. not to make
A(n) …………… family consists of three or four generations living together.
nuclear B. extended C. widened D. big
A true friend is someone you can…………. your secret with.
tell B. share C. report D. say
One of the typical …………. of the Vietnamese culture is worshiping ancestors.
features B. methods C. advantages D. actions
I expect to find you …………….. hard when I get back.
working B. worked C. be working D. have worked
The students were …………. to leave school because they couldn’t afford the fees.
willing B. make C. obliged D. able
She’s very sensitive, so ………………… better be careful what you say.
you B. you had C. you would D. you should
In many families, the important decisions are ..……… by women.
made B. done C. given D. got
While I was watching TV, it suddenly……………….
explodes B. exploded C. was exploding D. had exploded
The Vietnamese ……………. chopsticks and rice bowls for their meals.
used B. using C. uses D. use
The wedding day is carefully…………… by the groom’s parents.
decided B. chosen C. selected D. collected
What do the guests often ……………. the newly wedded couples?
send B. give C. share D. take
It is common for members of the same sex to ………………hands while walking.
hold B. take C. keep D. give

UNIT 3: WAYS OF SOCIALISING

She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally ……………. only with colleagues for meals, movies or late nights at a club.
supposes B. socializes c. attention D. discussed
I didn’t think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
correct B. right c. exact D. suitable
You should ……………. more attention to what your teacher explains.
make B. get C. set D. pay
Body language is a potent form of ……………… communication.
verbal B. non-verbal C. tongue D. oral
This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
situation B. attention C. place D. matter
They started, as ………….….. gatherings but they have become increasingly formalized in the last few years.
informal B. informally C. informalize D. informality
Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and ……………..
communicate B. communication C. communicative D. communicator
The lecturer explained the problem very clearly and is always ………..…… in response to questions.
attention B. attentive C. attentively D. attentiveness
Pay more attention …………….. picture and you can find out who is the robber.
to B. for C. at D. on
She looked ………..…… me, smiling happily and confidently.
on B. over C. forward D. at
– What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary! – ………………………
Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie
Thank you for your compliment D. I don’t like your sayings
In ……………. most social situations, ………………. informality is appreciated.
Ø / Ø B. the / an C. a / the D. the / a
– What ……….. beautiful dress you are wearing! – Thank you. That is …………. nice compliment.
a / a B. the / Ø C. Ø / Ø D. the / the
………… you wanted to ask your teacher a question during his lecture, what would you do?
As B. As if C. Even of D. Suppose
John asked me ……….. in English.
what does this word mean B. what that word means
what did this word mean D. what that word meant

UNIT 4: SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM

Tommy left high school ………. the age …………. seventeen.
at / of B. in / for C. on / with D. of / in
The academic year in Vietnam is over ………… the end ………. May.
from / in B. for / on C. on / in D. at / of
In ………… most countries, it is compulsory for children to receive primary education.
a B. an C. the D. Ø
Over……past few decades, …….. schools in the USA have been testing various arrangements.
the / Ø B. Ø / Ø C. a / the D. Ø / the
In England, primary education is provided by state schools run by the government and by …………fee-paying schools.
independent B. independently C. depended D. independence
The United Nations Secretary-General has often spoken of the need for individual …… and human rights in his speeches.
free B. freedom C. freely D. freeing
A/an ……….. is an official document stating that you have passed an examination, completed a course, or achieved some necessary qualifications.
certificate B. requirement C. education D. test
Peter is trying his best to study in hope that he will …… fame and fortune in the near future.
lose B. run C. move D. achieve
………. is the study of the events of the past.
Geography B. History C. Arts D. Literature
She was the first in her family to enjoy the .……….. of a university.
schedule B. education C. science D. technology
English is an important ………… that is required in several national examinations.
language B. test C. evaluation D. subject
……….. is the study of the Earth’s physical features and the people, plants, and animals that live in different regions of the world.
Science B. Geography C. History D. Technology
I hate ………… personal questions by newly-acquainted friends.
to be asking B. to be asked C. being asking D. of asking
It ………. that learning a foreign language ………. a lot of time.
says / is taken B. says / has taken C. is said / takes D. was said / was taken
In the US the first stage of compulsory education ……………. as elementary education.
to be generally known B. is generally known
generally known D. is generally knowing

III. ANTONYM AND SYNONYM

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

1. Men are often attracted to women’s physical
material B. bodily C. emotional D. mental
2. In some countries, a man and a woman may hold hands and kiss each other in public.
commonly B. frequently C. secretly D. particularly
3. The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer.
look down on B. put up with C. take away from D. give on to
4. Last Saturday the representatives of three classes of my school took part in the annual final English Competition organized by our English teachers.
soon B. first C. early D. second
5. I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work.
very busy B. very bored C. very scared D. very idle

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

1. Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.
restricted B. as well as C. unless D. instead of
2. He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
wasn’t happy B. didn’t want to see C. didn’t care D. didn’t show surprise
3. I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
out of work B. out of fashion C. out of order D. out of practice
4. I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
encourage B. congratulate C. respect D. welcome
5. The transition from school to work doesn’t happen smoothly to everybody.
without difficulties B. full of troubles C. with problems D. plenty of challenges

SPEAKING

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

1. Della: “We’re happy you invite us for dinner.” – Ellen: “……………..”
That’s all right. B. That’s OK. C. My pleasure. D. What a mess!
2. Bruce: “Do you fancy eating out tonight?” – Jessica: “……………..”
Yes, I think so. B. That would be nice. C. I’m sorry about that. D. The price is OK.
3. Mabel: “How beautiful you are in this new dress!” – Carol: “……………..”
Never mind B. Thank you C. Yes, I think so D. Well done
4. Eric: “……………..” – Gavin: “Lucky you!”
I’m off to Paris. B. I was busy all day.
The test was really difficult. D. The weather last night was terrible.
Linda: “Come on, Penny. Time for bed!” – Polly: “……………..”
A. Already? No, thanks. C. Really? What is it? D. No, I’m not.
Tom: “You look so good in this dress.” – David: “……………..”
A. It’s nice of you to say so. It’s my pleasure.
That sounds like fun! D. You’re welcome.
7. Ann: “You must have had a very good time on holiday.”

Dawn: “…………….., it was a disaster. Everything went wrong.”

On the condition B. On the contrary C. In short D. By tradition
8. Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” – Maria: “……………..”
Not for me B. Not at all C. Never mind D. Not enough
9. Hoa: “Would you like something else?” – Lan: “……………..”
Two, please. B. That’s all. Thank you. C. No, I wouldn’t. D. Yes, I like everything.
10. Tom: “Thanks for everything.” – Ann: “……………..”
A. Hey, no sweat! Nothing to it C. Don’t say so D. Yes, of course

CORRECTION

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting in each of the following questions.

Who does the household works in your family?

A B C D

We believe that the children will feel safely in their family.

A B C D

Both parents join their hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.

A B C D

My mother is the person I often divide my secret with.

A B C D

I am now under my attempt to win a place at university.

A B C D

I had hidden your wallet before you find it yesterday.

A B C D

By the time you finished cooking, they will have done their homework.

A B C D

When we came to the stadium, the match has already begun.

A B C D

They told me they hadn’t ate such kind of food before.

A B C D

Lan said to me that she has met her boyfriend.

A B C D

A survey was made to determining their attitudes toward love and marriage.

A B C D

An Asian husband is oblige to tell his wife where he has been.

A B C D

What are the Indian students’ attitudes on a partner of equal.

A B C D

American husbands encourage their wives to maintain their beauty and appearing after

A B C D

marriage.

To show the different, a survey was made to determine their attitudes on love and marriage.

A B C D

When choosing a wife, we should pay attention to physical attractive from the girl.

A B C D

A large number of Indian men agree that it is unwise to confident in their wives.

A B C D

In America, it is impolite asking questions about age, marital status and income.

A B C D

There are differences and similar between Vietnamese and American cultures.

A B C D

We have several choice of forms of communication to attract someone’s attention.

A B C D

WRITING

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

“Are you a student now?” I asked him.
I asked him if he was a student then. B. I asked him if was he a student then.
I asked him if he is a student then. D. I asked him if he were a student now.
Lisa started to learn Spanish two years ago.
Lisa didn’t learn Spanish two years ago. B. Lisa has learned Spanish for two years.
Lisa has learned Spanish since two years. D. Lisa hasn’t learned Spanish two years before.
”Where did you go last night”? she said to her boyfriend.
She asked her boyfriend where he had gone the night before.
She asked her boyfriend where had he gone the night before.
She asked her boyfriend where he went the night before.
She asked her boyfriend where did he go last night.
He didn’t listen to his teacher, so he didn’t perform well in the examination.
If he listened to his teacher, he would perform well in the examination.
If he hadn’t listened to his teacher, he would have performed well in the examination.
If he had listened to his teacher, he would have performed well in the examination.
If he had listened to his teacher, he wouldn’t have performed well in the examination.
This is the first time she has attended such an enjoyable birthday party.
The first birthday party she attended was enjoyable.
She had the first enjoyable birthday party.
Her attendance at the first birthday party was enjoyable.
She has never attended such an enjoyable birthday party before.
Peter said if he were me he would stop smoking.
Peter promised to stop smoking. B. I wanted Peter to stop smoking and he promised to do.
Peter advised me to stop smoking. D. Peter said he would stop smoking as I wanted him to.
The old man treated the little boy badly.
The little boy was treated by the old man badly.
The little boy badly was treated by the old man.
The little boy was badly treated by the old man.
The little boy was treated badly by the old man.
During my dinner, the phone rang.
The phone rang and I had dinner.
While I was having dinner, the telephone rang.
The phone rang right after my dinner time.
The phone began to ring as soon as my dinner was served.
They finished their homework and then they went to bed.
After they had finished their homework, they went to bed.
Before they finished their homework, they went to bed.
While they finished their homework, they went to bed.
Because they finished their homework, they had gone to bed.
She helped me with the homework. I thanked her a lot.
I thanked her a lot with helping me with the homework.
I thanked her a lot for helping me with the homework.
I thanked her a lot for help me with the homework.
I thanked her a lot for helped me with the homework.
That factory is producing more and more pollution.
Pollution is being produced more and more by that factory.
More and more pollution is produced by that factory.
More and more pollution are being produced by that factory.
More and more pollution is being produced by that factory.
“How long have you been learning English?” the examiner asked.
The examiner asked me how long I have been learning English.
The examiner asked me how long I had learnt English.
The examiner asked her how long she has been learning English.
The examiner asked how long I had been learning English.
When did you start working here?
How long have you worked here? B. How long ago have you worked here?
How long have you started working here? D. How long have you been starting working here?
We can’t do anything to help him.
Anything can’t be done to help him. B. Nothing can be done to help him.
Nothing can’t be done to help him. D. He can’t be done anything to help by us.
“I’m sorry I have to leave so early.” he said.
He apologized for having to leave early. B. He apologized to have to leave early.
He apologized that he has to leave early. D. He apologized to have left early.
The driver in front stopped so suddenly. Therefore, the accident happened.
If the driver in front hadn’t stopped so suddenly, the accident wouldn’t have happened.
If the driver in front didn’t stop so suddenly, the accident wouldn’t happen.
If the driver in front hadn’t stopped so suddenly, the accident would have happened.
If the driver in front hadn’t stopped so suddenly and the accident would have happened.
My father drinks too much strong coffee, that’s why he can’t sleep.
If My father drinks too much strong coffee, that’s why he can sleep.
If My father didn’t drink too much strong coffee, he could sleep.
If My father doesn’t drink too much strong coffee, he can sleep.
If My father drank too much strong coffee, he couldn’t sleep.
They are not allowed to go out in the evening by their parents.
Their parents do not want them to go out in the evening.
Their parents never let them to go out in the evening.
Going out in the evening is permitted by their parents.
Although their parents do not allow, they still go out in the evening.
His eel soup is better than any other soups I have ever eaten.
Of all the soups I have ever eaten, his eel soup is the best.
I have ever eaten many soups that are better than his eel soup.
His eel soup is the worst of all soups I have eaten.
His eel soup is good but I have ever eaten many others better.
She gets up early to prepare breakfast so that her children can come to school on time.
Despite her getting up early to prepare breakfast, her children cannot come to school on time.
Because she wanted her children to come to school on time, she gets up early to prepare breakfast.
If she does not get up early to prepare breakfast, her children will not come to school on time.
Unless she gets up early to prepare breakfast, her children will not come to school on.

VII. READING

Read the passage carefully and then choose the best answers

Parents often have dreams for their children’s future. They hope their children will have a better life than they had. They dream that their children will do things that they couldn’t do. Parents who come to the U. S from foreign countries hope their children will have better education here. They think their children will have more career choices and more successful lives. Parents make many sacrifices so that their children will have more opportunities. They think their children will remain close to them because of this. Some children understand and appreciate these sacrifices and remain close to their parents. However, other children feel ashamed that their parents are so different from other Americans.

Parents often dream of …………… .
their children’s making a lot of money in the
one day seeing their children become famous
one day living on their children’s
a future for their children.
Parents who come home from U. S from foreign countries hope that …………… .
their children will have a lot of
their children become successful
their children will have more opportunities for good
their children will make a lot of
Parents think their children will remain close to them because …………… .
they give their children a lot of B. of the sacrifices
they know their children will be successful in the future. D. they are living in a foreign country.
The word career in line 4 is closest in meaning to …………… .
education B. travel C. subject D. profession
The word their in line 5 is closest in meaning to …………… .
parents B. friend C. children D. career
What will happen if parents make many sacrifices?
Should parents make many sacrifices, their children will have more opportunities.
If parents make many sacrifices, children will make more opportunities
Should parents makes many sacrifices, their children will have more opportunity.
Parents make many sacrifices, their children will more opportunities.
Parents dream that their children …………… .
will do things that they couldn’t do B. will have a better life than they had
will do things that they could do D. will have a life better than they had

Read the follow passage to indicate the correct words for each of the blanks

Nowadays, teenagers have …………… (1) more money and expensive possessions than their parents ever did. Articles like radios and bicycles, which cost a fortune …………… (2) decades ago, are now mass-produced and cheap. And items that nobody even dreamed of possessing twenty years ago, such as mobile phones and computers, are now in common places. Teenagers are definitely better off financially. …………… (3), life is not easy for them. There is much more to worry about than there was in the past. Jobs are not as secure …………… (4) they used to be and teenagers can no longer be confident that the world will always be (5) …………… and free of pollution.

A. many

A. little

A. Despite

B. most

B. a little

B. In spite

C. much

C. few

C. However

D. lot

D. a few

D. Even though