ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN THI GIỮA HK2 – KHỐI 12

1.PRONUNCIATION
1. A. university B. student C. volunteer D. museum
2. A. game B. organize C. angry D. college
3. A. win B. wine C. wrong D. wet
4. A. read B. teach C. please D. break
5. A. hour B. honest C. vehicle D. happy
6. A. blood B. food C. childhood D. understood
7. A. washed B. matched C. indented D. walked
8. A. repaired B. watched C. finished D. taped

2.STRESS
1. A. discover B. scientific C. horrible D. develop
2. A. necessary B. continue C. irrigate D. different
3. A. against B. believe C. drainage D. enrich
4. A. disappoint B. ancestry C. comfortable D. heavily
5. A. repeat B. between C. caress D. welfare
6. A. before B. arrive C. imply D. countless
7. A. incredible B. humidity C. necessity D. definition
8. A. begin B. mountain C. kingdom D. passage
9. A. dinosaur B. calendar C. eternal D. history
10. A. document B. develop C. opponent D. astonish

3. ADVERBIAL CLAUSES
1. Richard will look for a job __________.
A. after he had passed his exams B. when he passed his exams
C. while he was passing his exams D. when he passes his exams
2. Sarah ______ too fast when the accident happened.
A. drives B. is driving C. was driving D. drove
3. The lift won't start ______.
A. until you press that button B. after you had pressed that button
C. when you pressed that button D. before you will press that button
4. The sun ______ when I woke up this morning.
A. shines B. is shining C. has shone D. was shining
5. I’ll give you my address ______.
A. after I had found somewhere to live B. as soon as I have found somewhere to live
C. before I found somewhere to live D. while I was finding somewhere to live
6. Richard will go on holiday __________.
A. as soon as he completes the course B. after he had completed the course
C. before he completed the course D. while he was completing the course

4. WORD FORM
1. He is unhappy because of his --------------.
A. deaf B. deafen C. deafness D. deafened
2. This country has -------------- climate.
A. continent B. continental C. continence D. continentally
3. She has a -------------- for pink.
A. prefer B. preferential C. preferentially D. preference
4. Computers are -------------- used in schools and universities.
A. widely B. wide C. widen D. width
5. I sometimes do not feel -------------- when I am at a party.
A. comfort B. comfortable C. comforted D. comfortably
6. English is the language of --------------.
A. communicative B. communication C. communicate D. communicatively
7. I have to do this job because I have no --------------.
A. choose B. choice C. choosing D. chosen
8. He is not very -------------- of criticism.
A. tolerable B. tolerated C. tolerant D. tolerating
9. English is used by pilots to ask for landing -------------- in Cairo.
A. instruct B. instructors C. instructions D. instructive

5. TAG QUESTIONS

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1. She’s finished the course, --------------?
A. isn’t she B. hasn’t she C. doesn’t she. D. didn’t she
2. Nobody was injured in the accident, --------------?
A. was there B. was he C. were they D. wasn't it
3. Jogging is good for our hearts, --------------?
A. aren’t we B. aren’t they C. doesn’t it D. isn’t it
4. The film wasn’t as good as you expected, --------------?
A. wasn’t it B. was it C. wasn’t the film D. was the film
5. The building used to be a library, --------------?
A. doesn’t it B. didn’t it C. isn’t it D. wasn’t it
6. You stayed home last night, _________?
A. had you B. would you C. didn't you D. did you
7. The poor don't have many things to eat, _________?
A. do we B. do they C. do you D. do I
8. Let's have a drink, ______________?
A. shalln't we B. do we C. shall we D. don't we
9. The weather is hot today, _____________?
A. isn't he B. isn't there C. aren't they D. isn't it
10. You can speak French, _________?
A. cannot you B. could you C. can't you D. can you
12. You have a ticket to the game, _______?
A. do you B. haven't you C. don't you D. have you
13. No one died in the accident, _________?
A. didn’t they B. did he C. didn't he D. did they?
14. They never came to class late, __________?
A. didn’t they B. did they C. do they D. don’t they

6. BECAUSE/ ALTHOUGH/ IN SPITE OF/ DESPITE/ BECAUSE OF

1. He always did well at school _________having his early education disrupted by illness.
A. Because B. although C. Because of D. In spite of
2. ______ I heard the phone ring, I didn’t answer it.
A. Because B. although C. Because of D. In spite of
3.___________there have been many changes in his life, he remains a nice man to everyone.
A. Because B. although C. Because of D. In spite of
4. _________ they do not have much experience, their applications have been approved.
A. Because B. although C. Because of D. In spite of
5. ____________she worked harder, she couldn't make the deadline.
A. Because B. although C. Because of D. In spite of
6. _______ the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time.
A. Because B. although C. Because of D. In spite of
7. ____________ it was cold and wet, Paul put on his swimming suit and went to the beach.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because D. Because of
8. I can’t sleep ___________the hot weather.
A. though B. because C. because of D. despite
9. He didn’t pass the exam _________ he made many mistakes in his writing.
A. in spite of B. because of C. because D. although

7. REPORTED SPEECH
1. John said “You had better not lend them any money, Daisy”.
A. John said Daisy not to lend them any money. B. John advised Daisy should not lend any money.
C. John said to Daisy not lend them any money. D. John advised Daisy not to lend them any money.
2. “I’m sorry I have to leave so early’, he said.
A. He apologized for having to leave early. B. He apologized to have to leave early.
C. He apologized that he has to leave early. D. He apologized to have left early.
3: “No, no, you really must stay a bit longer!” said the boys.
A. The boys denied my staying a bit longer. B. The boys refused to let me stay a bit longer.
C. The boys didn’t agree to let stay a bit longer. D. The boys insisted on staying a bit longer.
4. “Thank you very much for your help, John” said Daisy.
A. Daisy thanked John for helping her. B. Daisy told John to help her.
C. Daisy wanted John to help her and said thanks. D. Daisy would like John to help her.
5. “ I am sorry. I broke the vase,” my little son said.
A. My little son apologized for breaking the vase. B. My little son refused breaking the vase and said sorry.
C. My little son threatened to break the vase. D. My little son admitted breaking the vase.
6 : “Don’t forget to tidy up the final draft before submission,” the team leader told us.

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A. The team leader reminded us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
B. The team leader asked us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
C. The team leader ordered us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
D. The team leader simply wanted us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
7. “I’ll speak calmly. I really will!”. He said.
A. He offered to speak calmly. B. He reminded me to speak calmly.
C. He promised to speak calmly. D. He refused to speak calmly.
8: “I will not leave until I see the manager,” said the customer.
A. The customer refused to leave until he saw the manager.
B. The customer said he would leave before he saw the manager.
C. The customer was persuaded to see the manager before leaving.
D. The customer decided to leave because he did not see the manager.

8. MODAL VERBS
1: John is not here, perhaps he is ill.
A. John needn't be here because he is ill. B. Because of his illness, John shouldn't have been here.
C. John might be ill, so he is not here. D. John must be ill, so he is not here.
2: I am not sure that she will arrive at the party on time
A. She may not arrive at the party on time B. She mustn’t arrive at the party on time
C. She should arrive at the party on time. D. She doesn’t have to arrive at the party on time.
3: It wasn't obligatory/ obligatory to submit my assignment today.
A. I must have submitted my assignment today. B. I needn't have submitted my assignment today.
C. I could have submitted my assignment today. D. I shouldn’t have submitted my assignment today.
4. If I were you, I would invest more on this project.
A. You mustn’t invest more on this project. B. You should invest more on this project.
C. You cannot invest more on this project. D. You may invest more on this project.
5: It is compulsory/ obligatory / for all the students to hand in their assignments on time.
A. All the students must hand in their assignments on time.
B. All the students can't hand in their assignments on time.
C. All the students may hand in their assignments on time.
D. All the students needn't hand in their assignments on time.
6. You are not permitted/ not allowed to use your mobile phone during the test.
A. You should use your mobile phones during the test. B. You may use your mobile phone during the test.
C. You mustn’t your use mobile phones during the test. D. You needn’t your use mobile phones during the test.
7. My car keys are possibly/ likely in the kitchen.
A. My car keys should be put in the kitchen. B. My car keys cannot be in the kitchen.
C. My car keys might be in the kitchen. D. My car keys must be in the kitchen.

9. PASSIVE VOICE
……………………………………………………………………………….

1: Gold ___________ in California in the 19th century.

A. was discovered B. has been discovered C. was discover D. they discover
2: Fiona ________ to John’s birthday party last month.
A. invited B. is inviting C. was invited D. invite
3. This flower ________by my father every morning.
A. was watered B. is watered C. watered D. waters
4. The steam engine __________ by James Watt in 1852.
A. is invented B. was invented C. has been invented D. is being invented
5: This issue _______ up by the employees during the meeting.
A. brought B. was bring C. bring D. was brought

10. DOUBLE COMPARISON

……………………………………………………………………………………….
1. The faster we walk,_______we will get there.
A. the soonest B. the soon C. the more soon D. the sooner
2. The more I tried my best to help her, ……….she became.
A. less lazy B. the lazier C. the more lazy D. lazier
3. The more polluted air we breathe, ................... we get.
A. the more weaker B. the more weak C. the weaker D. weaker more.
4. The more we study, the ....................... we are.
A. more good B. better C. better than D. good
5. The more you practise speaking English, .

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 A. the more fluently you can speak it B. the more fluent you can speak it
C. the more you can speak it fluent D. the more you can speak it fluently
6______________________he worked, the more he earned.
A. The more hard B. The hard C. The harder D. The hardest

11. HAVING V3/ED

1. ….…… only three hours, I can hardly focus on my work.
A. Having slept b. was slept c. slept d. being slept
2….……. this movie last week, I still wanted to see it again.
A. Having seen b. had seen c. was seen d. to see
3: ______the top of the hill, we suddenly caught sight of the sea.
A. reaching B. Reach C. Reached D. To reach
4: ______, the students did their homework.
A. Asked B. Having asked C. being asked D. Having been asking

12. SPEAKING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
1. Bob is having dinner at a restaurant.
- Bob: “Can you bring me some more salads?” - Waiter: “____________”
A. Certainly, sir B. You’re welcome C. I don’t think so D. You can take them by yourself
2: Nam: “What a cute make-up style you have got, Nga!”
Nga: “ ________”
A. I am afraid not. B. I don’t like your sayings.
C. Thank you for your compliment. D. You are telling a joke.
3: Ben is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.
~ Ben: "Can I have the menu, please?" ~ Waiter: "……...."
A. But I don't like it. B. No, I'll think it over. C. Here you are, sir. D. Enjoy your meal.
4: David is talking to Lucy about her painting.
- David: “What a beautiful painting!” -------- Lucy: “ .”
A. No problem B. It’s on the wall C. I’m glad you like it D. You’re welcome
5. Marx is giving Pam a present on his 18th birthday party.
- Marx: “I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!” - Pam: “_____”
A. What a lovely toy! Thanks. B. Have a nice day! C. The same to you! D. What a pity!
6. Linda: “Our environment is getting more and more polluted. Do you think so?”
Daisy: “ . It’s really worrying.”
A. I’ll think about that. B. I don’t agree. C. I don’t think so. D. I can’t agree more.
7: Two friends, Peter and Linda are talking about family.
- Peter: “I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof.”
- Linda: “________.They can help each other a lot.”
A. I totally agree. B. It’s not true. C. That’s wrong. D. I don’t agree.
8: - Molly: “Shopping online is super convenient and trouble-free.”
- Molly’s sister: “___________. Sometimes a lot of serious problems arise.”
A. That’s it B. I take your view C. I can’t agree with you more D. That’s not entirely true
9: Jack and David are talking about taking a gap year.
- Jack: “I think taking a gap year is a waste of time.”
- David: “_______. It gives gap-year takers a lot of valuable experiences.”
A. I agree with you B. I don’t quite agree C. It’s right D. My pleasure

13. A/AN/THE 7. London is _____ capital of England.

1. My mother goes to church in ______ morning. A. an B. a C. x D. the
A. x B. every C. the D. a 8. I want ______ apple from that basket.
2. I eat ______orange everyday. A. a B. an C. the D. X
A. an B. orange C. the oranges D. any orange 9. She works six days _____ week.
3. Harry is ______ sailor. A. in B. for C. a D. X
A. a B. an C. the D. X 10. I bought ______ umbrella to go out in the rain.
4. We had _____ dinner in a restaurant. A. a B. an C. x D. the
A. a B. an C. x D. the 11. My daughter is learning to play ______violin at her
5. Mary loves _____ flowers. school.
A. a B. an C. the D. X A. a B. an C. x D. the
6. ______ is a star. 12. It’s__________first/second time I’ve met him.
A. Sun B. A sun C. The sun D. Suns A. a B. an C. the D. X

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