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REVISION FOR THE FINAL TEST – 1ST SEMESTER - ENGLISH 12
FROM UNIT 1 TO UNIT 4
I/ PHONETICS
Verb ending in -ed
Verb ending in -s/es ; Nouns ending in -s/es
Vowels (examples: link / mind ; media / level)
Dipthongs (examples: heat / great)
Consonants (examples: soot / music ; facility / income ; chemical / switch)
Stress: two – syllable words (carbon) ; three – syllable words (instrument) ; four – syllable words
(population)

II/ VOCABULARY
Unit 1: Words related to the topic LIFE STORIES
* Some examples:
Nouns: achievement / generosity / creativity / innovation / instrument / identity / mission / the needy
Adjectives: distinguished / humble / anonymous / outstanding / charitable / annual / talented / respectable /
influential / determined / absolute
Verbs: reveal / initiate / amputate / diagnose / launch / vow / inspire / stimulate / emerge / relieve
Fixed expressions: to claim sb’s life / to devote sb’s life to / to be devoted to = to be dedicated to / to take
advantage of

Unit 2: Words related to the topic URBANISATION

* Some examples:
Nouns: urbanization / counter-urbanization / industrialization / initiative / lack of resources / population /
economics / economy / the living standard / process
Adjectives: rural / urban / thought-provoking / agricultural / (to keep sb) engaged / economically developed /
all compound adjectives (page 20)
Verbs: finalise / illustrate / overload / switch off / summarise / propose / expand / migrate / consider / increase
/ decrease
Fixed expressions: to grab the attention of / solution to / focus on / to be familiar to / to have access to / on a
(massive) scale

Unit 3: Words related to the topic THE GREEN MOVEMENT

* Some examples:
Nouns: movement / campaign / conservation / preservation / mould and mildew / clutter / airflow pathway /
asthma / bronchitis / symptom / soot particle / emission / combustion / exhaust pipe / lifestyle / air purification
/ sewage treatment / global warming / climate change
Adjectives: eco-friendly / environment-friendly / hazardous / renewable / technological / reusable /
energy-saving / alternative / potential / damaging / soot-related (illnesses)
Verbs: deplete / replenish / absorb / release / emit
Fixed expressions: to dispose of / to be unaware of / to have impact (effect - influence) on / to use up / to heat
up

Unit 4: Words related to the topic THE MASS MEDIA

* Some examples:
Nouns: digital devices/ category / social networking/ cyberbullying/ instant messaging/ leaflet/ advent/ print
media/ broadcast media/ visual medium
Adjectives: efficient/ inseparable/ unique
Verbs: diversify/ classify / categorize / emerge/ collaborate/ personalise
Fixed expressions: to be addicted to/ to be coined with / to walk sb through sth/ to classify sth into/ to adapt
to

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III/ GRAMMAR
Unit 1:
- The past simple vs. the past continuous
- Definite and indefinite articles
- Omission of articles
Unit 2:
- The subjunctive in that-clauses after certain verbs, adjectives and expressions
Unit 3:
- Simple, compound and complex sentences
- Relative clauses with which referring to the whole clause
Unit 4:
- Prepositions after certain verbs
- The past perfect vs. the past simple

IV/ COMMUNICATION
Exchanges about LIFE STORIES, URBANIZATION, THE GREEN MOVEMENT and THE MASS
MEDIA

V/ READING
Topics : LIFE STORIES, URBANISATION, THE GREEN MOVEMENT and THE MASS MEDIA

PRACTICE
UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.

1. My favourite pastime is playing ______ guitar, but my best friend prefers playing ______ tennis.
A. the / the B. the / x C. the / a D. a / the
2. She finally ______ her ambition to visit South America.
A. has fulfilled B. had fulfilled C. fulfilled D. was fulfilling
3. The storm hit the island while we ______ our holiday there.
A. have enjoyed B. enjoyed C. had enjoyed D. were enjoying
4. I ______ these photos while I ______ out my cupboard.
A. have found / was cleaning B. was finding / cleaned
C. found / was cleaning D. had found / cleaned
5. Larry handed out thousands of dollars to ______ needy every Christmas in public places.
A. x B. a C. an D. the
6. She was diagnosed with bone cancer; therefore, the doctors ______ to amputate her leg to save
her life.
A. had decided B. were deciding C. decided D. have decided
7. They ______ a lot of irritating noise late at night, which very much annoyed their next-door
neighbors.
A. made B. were making C. were always making D. had made
8. For an actor, winning an Oscar is one of the greatest ______ you can hope for.
A. achievements B. achieve C. achiever D. achievable
9. Alexander Yersin, who was greatly admired by the Vietnamese people, had a long and ______
career as a doctor and scientist.
A. anonymous B. generous C. distinguished D. respectable
10. The war has ______thousands of lives so far, which has brought great misery to thousands of
families.
A. diagnosed B. claimed C. revealed D. launched
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11. The doctor has ______ a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.
A. initial B. initiative C. initiated D. initially
Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting in the following questions.
12. Because of the severity of the accident, the patient required hospital.
A. Because B. severity C. the D. hospital
13. I feel that the leaders will have to make some historical decisions to save the company from
going bankrupted.
A. The B. historical C. from D. bankrupted
Choose the answer that is CLOSEST in the meaning of the underlined word.
14. One of the things I like about working here is that everyone is so talented.
A. excited B. gifted C. amazed D. untalented
Choose the answer that is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the underlined word.
15. For reasons of personal safety, he wishes to remain anonymous.
A. not made public B. hidden C. unknown D. publicly known
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to the following questions.
Members of the royal family have led an outpouring of tributes from around the world at the
death of Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth. Buckingham Palace has spoken of the
Queen’s “deep sorrow” after her husband of 73 years, who had been by her side throughout her
reign, died peacefully at Windsor Castle aged 99 on Friday night (Australian time).
Flags at Buckingham Palace and government buildings across the United Kingdom were lowered
to half-mast, and within an hour of the announcement the public began to lay flowers outside
Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace. However, mourners have been urged not to gather and
leave tributes at royal residences, and the public has been asked to stay away from funeral events
because of the coronavirus pandemic. An online book of condolence has been launched on the Royal
Family’s official website for people to leave messages of sympathy.
The prince died two months short of his 100th birthday. He had recently spent four weeks in
hospital with an infection where he was treated for a heart condition before being discharged and
returned to Windsor early in March. The Duke of Edinburgh had been by his wife’s side throughout
her 69-year reign, the longest in British history, and during that time earned a reputation for a tough,
no-nonsense attitude, and a propensity for occasional gaffes. A Greek prince, Philip married
Elizabeth in 1947, and together they had four children, eight grandchildren, and nine great
grandchildren. He played a key role helping the monarchy adapt to a changing world in the
post-World War II period, and behind the walls of Buckingham Palace was the one key figure the
Queen could trust and turn to, knowing he could tell her exactly what he thought.
The death of the Duke comes in the midst of the worst public health crisis for generations as
Britain and countries around the globe reel from the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Philip will not have a state funeral nor lie in state for the public to pay their respects ahead of the
funeral, the College of Arms said, with arrangements revised to meet coronavirus restrictions.
(Adapted from https://thenewdaily.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/royal/2021/04/10/prince-philip-dead/, retrieved 10 April, 2021)
16. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Prince Philip’s death B. The public’s tribute to Prince Philip
C. A bibliography of Prince Philip D. Life and contributions of Prince Philip
17. The word “mourners” in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
A. bearers B. visitors C. participants D. grievers
18. Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Prince Philip was 25 years old when he got married to Queen Elizabeth.
B. Flowers were laid outside some royal residences after the death announcement.
C. Prince Philip was admitted to hospital for 28 days.
D. Prince Philip was born into a Greek royal family.

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19. The word “their” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. countries B. the public C. generations D. arrangements
20. Which statement can be inferred from the passage?
A. Prince Philip will not have a state funeral as he comes from Greece.
B. Prince Philip’s funeral will be conducted online to avoid coronavirus spread.
C. Prince Philip will be buried behind the walls of Buckingham Palace.
D. Prince Philip’s funeral will be conducted differently from other royal funerals.
UNIT 2: URBANISATION
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.
1. “How much time does John have to make his choice?” “I suggest he ______ a quick decision.”
A. having made B. make C. made D. to make
2. Miss Jane insisted that every student ______ their report by Friday.
A. finished B. finish C. finishes D. had finished
3. To solve this problem, it is advisable ______.
A. a drastic measure to be adopted B. that to adopt a drastic measure
C. that a drastic measure be adopted D. that a drastic measure is adopted
4. I requested that I ______ to change my class.
A. permit B. permitted C. was permitted D. be permitted
5. The teacher always ______ that the student make an outline before writing the complete essay.
A. reports B. tells C. says D. recommends
6. The lecture was so long that some of the students ______.
A. saw off B. put off C. turned it off D. switched off
7. Rapid ________ in Ghana over the past three decades has helped to create more jobs.
A. Determination B. Education C. Urbanization D. Motivation
8. Urbanization is a process in which populations move from ______ to urban areas, enabling cities
and towns to grow.
A. industrial B. agricultural C. surrounding D. rural
9. A large majority of villagers move to cities and towns because their villages are filled with
hardship and backward ______.
A. lifestyle B. manner C. behavior D. decision
10. It is local ______ activities that have strengthened social stability.
A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economically
11. His face was lined and ______, reflecting ups and downs that he had experienced.
A. weathered B. waterproof C. weather-beaten D. weather-beating
12. The government’s goal is to create ______ medical care and make it accessible to ordinary
people.
A. cost-effective B. downmarket C. long-lasting D. high-priced
13. Teachers should not ______ their students with too much information in a lesson.
A. overdo B. overload C. overcome D. overdevelop
14. It is important that ______.
A. an exact record should be kept B. an exact record to be kept
C. to keep an exact record D. keeping an exact record
15. The doctor recommended ______.
A. that my father eat more fish and not drink wine
B. my father that eating more fish and no drinking wine
C. my father that to eat more fish and not to drink wine
D. that my father eating more fish and no drinking wine

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Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each of the numbered blanks
from 16-20.
A striking feature of Viet Nam’s remarkable progress over the last few decades is the rapid pace
of urbanisation. In 1986, there were fewer than 13 million urban (16) _______. Today there are 30
million. Cities have become strong growth forces, with urban areas growing twice as fast as the
national average rate, and contributing over half of the country’s gross domestic product.
Viet Nam needs to (17) _______ its urbanization process to create more efficient cities - cities
(18) _______ have sufficient population densities and are well- (19)_______ internally and
regionally, and well-managed. (20) _______, in line with Viet Nam’s strong preference for social
equity, cities will need to ensure inclusion of all residents, with no groups or areas “left behind”.
16. A. migrants B. leavers C. residents D. peasants
17. A. reshape B. repeat C. revive D. restore
18. A. where B. what C. who D. that
19. A. connection B. connected C. connective D. connectivity
20. A. Nevertheless B. In contrast C. In addition D. As a result

UNIT 3: THE GREEN MOVEMENT

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions
1. Switching to ____ eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment.
A. energy-wasting B. energy-expending
C. energy-lacking D. energy-saving
2. Nowadays, people are searching for more ____ materials to build their houses.
A. environment-friendly B. environmentally-friendly
C. environmental-friendly D. environmental-friend
3. There is great public concern about some of the chemicals used in food ______.
A. preservation B. preservative C. preserve D. preserved
4. His brother is suffering from _____, and he often finds it difficult to breathe.
A. toothache B. asthma C. backache D. heart attack
5. Someone came to my desk and searched for something, which has made my desk a _____.
A. clutter B. biomass C. pathway D. mould
6. _____ is the black powder that is produced when wood, coal, etc. is burnt.
A. Fire B. Ash C. Smoke D. Soot
7. Due to our consumption and improper disposal _____ plastic items, human beings have created a
swirling mess of garbage.
A. with B. of C. off D. about
8. In the _____ agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
A. Sustainable B. conserving C. preserving D. supporting
9. Earthquakes are one of the scariest natural phenomena _____ they are so unpredictable.
A. because B. but C. so D. neither
10. There wasn't a chair for the headmaster, ____ is a big problem.
A. what B. which C. that D. where
11. Employees are supplied with reusable coffee cups _____ they will use fewer disposable ones.
A. although B. when C. but D. so that
Choose the answer that is CLOSEST in the meaning of the underlined word.
12. It is now considered essential for any new fish-farming businesses to consult the relevant
conservation agency.
A. prevention B. destruction C. production D. protection

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Choose the answer that is OPPOSITE in the meaning of the underlined word.
13. If we continue to deplete our planets natural resources, we will damage the environment
significantly.
A. use up B. add to C. reduce D. exhaust
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the given one.
14. To be as green as possible, you need to start by reducing your overall consumption.
A. You need to start by reducing your overall consumption because you have gone green.
B. You need to start by reducing your overall consumption and you go green.
C. If you really want to be as green as possible, you need to start by reducing your overall
consumption.
D. We can lead a green lifestyle so that you need to start by reducing your overall consumption
Choose the best answer to complete the following exchange.
15. Peter and Lucy are discussing the topic of Going Green.
Peter: “Why should we use eco-friendly products? Lucy: “________”
A. Why not? They are cost-effective.
B. Because they help to protect the environment.
C. Well, many of them include harmful chemicals.
D. I’m not sure. They should be checked and double checked.
Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
If you want to make your school green, think beyond your classrooms. Here are some
suggestions that are all easy and simple to follow, and can make a big difference (16) _____
reducing your carbon footprint and creating a sustainable community.
One of the places where both teachers and students often spend some of their time in the
library. An eco-friendly reading space is likely to create a favorable impression on library users, and
bring some significant (17) _____ benefits. For example, you can install energy-saving products like
fans instead of air-conditioners (18) _____ consume a lot of energy. You can also use biodegradable
dust cloths or old T-shirts to clean the environment.
Sporty students may prefer to spend more time in the swimming pool than in the library.
Therefore, keeping this place safe and green will also help to (19) _____ their environmental
awareness. Remember that chlorinated pool water may cause red eyes and itchy skin to some people
if they spend much time in the pool. An ideal alternative would be a salt-water pool, which can be
naturally clean and economical. In case warm water is required, think of solar heating save the (20)
_____ as one pool with gas or electric heater may emit tons of carbon dioxide each year.
16. A. On B. about C. without D. in
17. A. Education B. educational C. educationally D. educate
18. A. Where B. which C. what D. when
19. A. make B. create C. raise D. cause
20. A. school B. environment C. development D. pollutant
UNIT 4: THE MASS MEDIA
Choose correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Teenagers can become ______ to social networking if they can't control the time they spend
online.
A. interested in B. addicted C. aware D. neglectful
2. This social network - LinkedIn-basically lets you ______ with people in a professional way.
A. join B. connect C. relate D. associate
3. ______ involves sending electronic messages in real time via the Internet, which are immediately
displayed on the recipient's screen.
A. Social networking B. Social media
C. Instant messaging D. Mass media
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4. Snapchat is an image messaging ______ software product that was created by Reggie Brown,
Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy when they were students at Stanford University.
A. media B. social C. application D. cyber
5. The app - WhatsApp- relies ______ the Internet to send images, texts, documents, audio
and video messages to other users that have the app installed on their devices.
A. on B. at C. in D. with
6. After the students ______ a survey on the use of the internet and analysed the related data, they
began drawing their charts.
A. has carried out B. could have carried out
C. carried out D. had carried out
7. Digital media have a great ______ on people's lives and society.
A. decision B. dependence C. opinion D. influence
8. The ______ involves TV, radio and even electronic forms of communication such as the
Internet.
A. media B. press C. network D. telecommunication
9. Christine ______ in London for a few years before she moved to Ireland.
A. has lived B. lived C. has been living D. was living
10. Because of cyber bullying, many Internet users delete their social ______.
A. accounts B. nicknames C. passwords D. profiles
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11. In the early 21 century, with the ______ of mobile communication technology, the mobile
phone has emerged as a new and unique media channel.
A. explosion B. explode C. explosive D. explosively
12. Instant messaging tools can be more ______ than email for quick questions.
A. efficient B. inefficicent C. efficiently D. efficiency
13. This is a travel company that ______ in European tours.
A. thinks B. concentrates C. responds D. specializes
14. Mass media have proven to be a(n) ______ part of people's lives as hardly anyone can live without
them.
A. unique B. popular C. diverse D. inseparable
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
15. Stephanie was the last person to hand in the essay on the advantages and disadvantages of social
networks.
A. The last thing Stephanie handed in was her essay on the advantages and disadvantages of social
networks.
B. Everyone had submitted the essay on the advantages and disadvantages of social networks before
Stephanie did.
C. Among the last people who submitted the essay on the advantages and disadvantages of social
networks was Stephanie.
D. Everyone had heard about the essay on the advantages and disadvantages of social networks
before Stephanie did.
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
The invention and development of the Internet was the biggest discovery by mankind in the 20th
century. Today, the Internet is used by more than 50% of the world population. Its applications are
found in every field, be it communication, knowledge, news, shopping, marketing, entertainment,
education, etc.
The fast and relatively low-cost access is one of the major (16) ______ of Internet to people and
students all over the world, as getting an Internet connection is easy. Communication and
information are the two basic uses of the Internet. Information available on websites can be updated
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or modified at any time and for any number of times, (17) ______ helps in learning and better
understanding.
Arguably, it is believed that visual data has a greater impact (18) ______ learning and
memorizing than plain text. (19) ______ , images, graphics, animation, pictures, slides,
documentaries, etc., have a greater appeal than a plain textbook. Using multimedia and Internet
provides an opportunity for children to gain knowledge about a particular subject in (20) ______ .
Students can now see actual photographs of rare bird species, or see animated graphics of a volcanic
eruption to understand the concept in detail.
(Source: https://eduzenith.com/advantages-of-internet-in-education)

16. A. benefits B. benefical C. beneficially D. beneficence

17. A. that B. which C. who D. where
18. A. on B. in C. to D. with
19. A. In contrast B. However C. Therefore D. On the contrary
20. A. depth B. size C. width D. length

MORE PRACTICE TEST

Mark the letter to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
A. influenced B. received C. copied D. welcomed
Question 2: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
A. bear B. fear C. rear D. hear
Question 3: Choose the word that has stress pattern different from the others.
A. carbon B. labour C. belief D. social
Question 4: Choose the word that has stress pattern different from the others.
A. efficient B. integrate C. attitude D. diagnose
Question 5: Most people nowadays _______ with their computers more often than with their family and
friends.
A. maintain B. interact C. rely D. impact
Question 6: If we continue to _______ the earth's natural resources, we will cause serious damage to
the environment.
A. switch B. increase C. dispose D. deplete
Question 7: Carbon dioxide and black carbon, or ______, are two of the most dangerous air pollutants.
A. clutter B. soot C. emission D. dispose
Question 8: The council wants to _____ the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter.
A. preserve B. store C. support D. abandon
Question 9: The ______ can provide useful resources for learning and teaching, stimulate interest, and
develop knowledge.
A. instant messaging B. press C. mass media D. digital device
Question 10: You can’t rely ______ good weather for the whole trip.
A. on B. in C. for D. of
Question 11: A lot of residents had to recover ______ the unexpected hurricane last month.
A. of B. for C. with D. from
Question 12: Modern buildings are designed to______ natural light.
A. be absorbed in B. be aware of C. let go of D. take advantage of
Question 13: Choose the word(s) which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Soot does not only exert an impact on global warming and climate change, but is also unhealthy.
A. take B. get C. give D. make
Question 14: Choose the word(s) which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Newspapers had enjoyed the position of the most preferred medium to reach a wider audience until electronic
communication emerged on the media scene.
A. disappeared B. became known C. stayed hidden D. limited
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Question 15: Choose the word(s) which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
She incredibly concentrates on her work and is never distracted by others.
A. disturbed B. confused C. bewildered D. focused
Question 16: Choose the word(s) which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Teenagers can become addicted to social networking if they can't control they spend online.
A. dependent on B. based on C. indifferent to D. exhausted by
Question 17: The computer allows you to ______ standard letters by adding a greeting to each one.
A. personalize B. personal C. personality D. impersonal
Question 18: His _______ was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money.
A. reputably B. reputable C. repute D. reputation
Question 19: The boys _____ a window when they were playing football yesterday.
A. was breaking B. broke C. had broken D. has broken
Question 20: She ______ for the dinner at 6:30 pm yesterday.
A. has prepared B. had prepared C. was preparing D. prepared
Question 21: Earthquakes are among nature’s most terrifying forces ____ they are so unpredictable.
A. so B. but C. because D. while
Question 22: We got home to find that someone ______ the vase out of the shelf.
A. had already taken B. took C. takes D. has already taken
Question 23: She's such a ____ girl that nobody in my neighbourhood likes her.
A. badly-behaved B. kind-hearted C. badly-treated D. self-motivated
Question 24: This shop specialised ____ hand-made chocolate.
A. in B. for C. with D. about
Question 25: Young people are starting to practise simple green living, _____ will help to save our planet for
future generations.
A. that B. which C. what D. this
Question 26: For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes ______ they are
hazardous.
A. but B. because C. and D. or
Question 27: Those who ______ asthma are likely to breathe with difficulty.
A. refer to B. care for C. approve of D. suffer from
Question 28: School need to _____ students from dangerous material on the Internet.
A. provide B. protect C. respond D. suffer
Question 29: Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
Tom: “I think people nowadays prefer instant messaging and social networking to letters.”
Mary: “______”
A. That’s true! B. I would like it.
C. I’m glad you like it. D. I don’t find them useful at all.
Question 30: Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
Mark: “Would you like to come with me to the newsagent's?”
Susan: “______”l
A. No, I wouldn't. B. No, sorry. I don't like movies.
C. Yes, I'd love to. D. I would like it.
A. Read the passage carefully and choose the word that best fills in each blank.
GREEN ENERGY
Fossil fuels are used to generate the majority of the world's energy, and they come in different forms. (31)
______, coal may be burned in a power plant to generate electricity, but gasoline is burned in a car's engine to
make it run. Neither of these two sources is considered green energy because they produce a lot of pollution
when they are burned. In addition, they come from a source that is inevitably going to run (32) ______.
Green energy can be defined as any energy source that is to some degree non-polluting. When the energy
is called (33) ______, this means that the energy resources can be naturally replenished or regenerated over

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time and they are not depleted when used. Since it took millions and millions of years to create fossil fuels (34)
_____ we now burn, we know that they cannot be replaced by us.
Wind power and solar power, when collected (35) _____, are two excellent sources of green energy. Once
the necessary parts such as wind turbines to generate wind power and solar panels to create solar power have
been produced, only the pollution from the production is left.
Question 31: A. For example B. In addition C. Besides D. However
Question 32: A. out B. up C. into D. away
Question 33: A. renewable B. unique C. harmful D. effective
Question 34: A. what B. who C. that D. whom
Question 35: A. properly B. proper C. improperly D. probability
B. Read the following passage and then choose the best answer.
Although noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is a widely recognized form of pollution, it is very
difficult to measure because the discomfort experienced by different individuals is highly subjective and
therefore, variable. Exposure to lower levels of noise may be slightly irritating, whereas exposure to higher
levels may actually cause hearing loss. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a
by-product of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological harm, and detracts from the quality
of life for those who are exposed to it.
Unlike the eyes, which can be covered by the eyelids against strong light, the ear has no lid, and is therefore,
always open and vulnerable; noise enters without protection.
Noise causes effects that the hearer cannot control and to which the body never becomes accustomed. Loud
noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings. In
response, heartbeat and respiration increase, blood vessels become tighter, the skin pales, and muscles tense. In
fact, there is a general increase in functioning brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to
fear, and some of these responses exist even longer than the noise, occasionally as long as thirty minutes after
the sound has stopped.
Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same way
that we would respond to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be
much more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being,
causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach. We have long known that
hearing loss is America's number one nonfatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with
heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well. Fetuses exposed to noise tend to be overactive, they
cry easily and they are more sensitive to gastrointestinal problems after birth. In addition, the psychic effect of
noise is very important. Nervousness, irritability, tension, and anxiety increase, affecting the quality of rest
during sleep, and the efficiency of activities during waking hours, as well as the way that we interact with each
other.
Question 36: According to the passage, what is noise?
A. unwanted sound B. physical and psychological harm
C. congestion D. a by-product of technology
Question 37: Why is noise difficult to measure?
A. Because it causes hearing loss.
B. Because it is unwanted.
C. Because people become accustomed to it.
D. Because all people do not respond to it in the same way.
Question 38: The word congested in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ______.
A. polluted B. dangerous C. crowded D. rushed
Question 39: The word it in the paragraph refers to ______.
A. our advancing technology B. the noise
C. the quality of life D. physical and psychological harm
Question 40: According to the paragraph, all the following are true, EXCEPT ______.
A. Noise may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being
B. Noise may cause heart disease and ulcers.
C. Noise may affect the way that we interact with each other.
D. Muscles may not be affected by noise.

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Question 41: Mark the letter to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the question.
He treated her nicely and elegantly, that made her fall in love with him.
A. treated B. nicely C. that D. with
Question 42: Mark the letter to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the question.
Though the coverage of coral reefs on the sea bed are small, its vital role is undeniable.
A. Though B. on C. are D. undeniable
Question 43: Mark the letter to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the question.
It's time you tidied your room. It's getting the messiest.
A. It’s B. tidied C. getting D. the messiest
Question 44: Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that is the closest in meaning to the question.
Binh Thuan province is famous for its beaches. It is located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam.
A. Binh Thuan province, that is located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, is famous for its beaches.
B. Binh Thuan province, which is located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, is famous for its beaches.
C. Binh Thuan province which is located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam is famous for its beaches.
D. Binh Thuan province, where is located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, is famous for its beaches.
Question 45: Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that is the closest in meaning to the question.
Steve left before my arrival.
A. I arrived after Steve had already left. B. Steve had already left as soon as I arrived.
C. While Steve was leaving I arrived. D. Steve hadn’t left until I arrived.
Question 46: Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that is best combines each pair of sentences.
Tom passed the driving test. This surprised everyone.
A. Tom passed the driving test, that surprised everyone.
B. That Tom passed the driving test surprises everyone.
C. Although Tom passed the driving test, it surprised everyone.
D. Tom passed the driving test, which surprised everyone.

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KỲ I LỚP 12
BÌNH THUẬN NĂM HỌC 2022-2023
Môn: Tiếng Anh
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(Đề này có 04 trang) (Không kể thời gian phát đề)

Họ và tên: ............................................................................ SBD: ................................................. Mã đề: 801

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 1: A. lovely B. casual C. polite D. careful
Question 2: A. argument B. approval C. example D. permission

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Question 3: A. needs B. roofs C. dusts D. hopes
Question 4: A. mind B. child C. link D. wise

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 5: Be nice to John - He's been under a lot of study _________ recently. He’s preparing for his final
examinations.
A. attraction B. pressure C. research D. course
Question 6: The government has succeeded in reducing the level of ________ to only 7 %.
A. unemployment B. employers C. employment D. employ
Question 7: American and Asian students have different _________ towards love and marriage.
A. impression B. experience C. attitude D. attention

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Question 8: We are conducting a(n) _______ of consumers’ opinion about our new products.
A. campaign B. survey C. experiment D. advertisement
Question 9: She waved to attract the ________ of the waiter, but he didn’t see her.
A. concentration B. attention C. interest D. notice
Question 10: Many parents find it difficult to ________with their teenage sons or daughters.
A. communicatively B. communication C. communicate D. communicable
Question 11: We must _________ a decision about what to do next by tomorrow.
A. come B. pay C. make D. hold
Question 12: It's _______ not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.
A. shy B. rude C. kind D. nice
Question 13: If you want to attract the waiter’s attention, wait until you _______ his eye and raise your hand slightly.
A. make B. catch C. take D. pay
Question 14: Because she was ________ to Mills College on a full scholarship, she graduated Phi Beta Kappa without a
penny of help from her parents.
A. experienced B. attended C. rejected D. admitted
Question 15: The book is divided __________ six chapters.
A. with B. into C. to D. in
Question 16: He returned her ________ by saying how well she looked.
A. attractiveness B. compliment C. sadness D. enjoyment
Question 17: In general, both parents are equally _________ for raising the children.
A. dependent B. unwilling C. supportive D. responsible
Question 18: Thousands of people _________ the local arts festival last week.
A. attended B. will attend C. were attending D. attend
Question 19: If the road hadn’t been closed, we _________ to the meeting on time.
A. would come B. will come C. could come D. could have come
Question 20: The winner of the singing competition _________ 50 million VND last Saturday.
A. has awarded B. was awarded C. awarded D. was awarding
Question 21: She asked me ___________ my holidays the previous year.
A. where I spend B. where did I spend C. where I had spent D. where I spent

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges
Question 22: Hoa and Lan are talking about Hoa’s dress.
- Hoa: “You look very beautiful in that dress, Lan.”
- Lan: “_________”
A. Thanks for your compliment. B. What a pain!
C. Sorry, but I have no idea. D. I’m afraid not.
Question 23: Jenny and Jimmy are talking about the benefits of the Internet.
- Jenny: "I think the Internet is a great tool for students nowadays."
- Jimmy: "__________. It is a useful source of information."
A. I don't quite agree B. That's all right
C. That's life D. I couldn’t agree more
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions
Question 24: It was so simple an exercise that all weak students could do it well.
A. easy B. weak C. new D. hard
Question 25: I was so tired when I got home from work last night that I went to bed right away without taking a shower.
A. hungry B. bored C. excited D. exhausted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 26: The only way we could communicate was between ourselves when our teachers were out of earshot.
A. impossible to be seen B. necessary to be told
C. likely to disappear D. able to hear
Question 27: You did the task so well that I'm going to give you something a bit more challenging to do this time.
A. easy B. difficult C. tough D. tricky
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions
Question 28: We often drink coffee and listened to classical music in the evening.
A. in B. coffee C. classical D. listened
Question 29: Safety instructions often give in symbols, which can help people to comprehend them quickly.
A. quickly B. to comprehend C. which D. often give
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Question 30: To get someone’s attendance so that we might speak to that person, we can use either verbal or non-verbal
forms of communication.
A. forms of B. either C. to D. attendance

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks
More and more people live in large cities these days, and this means that it is becoming more and more difficult (31)
_______ space and time for us. But for many people, personal privacy is very important in many homes, a few minutes in
the bathroom is all the privacy that is available.
Teenagers especially need their own personal space at home (32) _______ they can feel relaxed and private. But, of
course, not all teenagers are lucky enough to have a room of their own. Where space is short, they often have to (33)
_______ a bedroom with a brother or sister. In that case, it's a good idea for them to have a special area or corner of the
room to call their own. It's especially important for young people to have somewhere to (34) _______ their personal things.
This may or may not be a tidy place and it is not a good idea for parents to try and tell teenagers how to organize their space,
as this is likely to lead to arguments. Parents can, (35) _______, make sure that there is enough storage space such as
shelves, cupboards and boxes. This will allow the teenager to keep their space tidy if they want to.
(Adapted from https://www.english-grammar.at)
Question 31: A. found B. finding C. to find D. finds
Question 32: A. whom B. where C. which D. when
Question 33: A. share B. take C. make D. have
Question 34: A. locate B. serve C. keep D. maintain
Question 35: A. however B. although C. since D. whereas

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
Although we are all natural born liars, most of us seem to take it for granted that lying is bad. However, psychologists
argue that lying is just as important as any other social skill we possess.
We learn the art of deception very early in life; by the age of five, we have not only become quite efficient at lying, but
we have also learnt how to read people’s reactions and act accordingly.
For example, if someone is avoiding direct eye contact with us, this makes us think that we're being lied to so we might
lie, too. A person's smile is also a giveaway. A genuine smile makes the skin near the eyes crease, whereas a "put on" smile
doesn't have the same effect on the facial features as a real one.
Even though both women and men know how to watch out for clues that somebody is lying, it is a fact that women are
far more skillful liars than men. Despite this, women are also more affected by other people's feelings, so they have more
sympathy for them. As a result, women tend to be more willing to have an honest conversation.
(Adapted frrom English Reference Book)
Question 36: What is the best title for the passage?
A. Men - natural born liars. B. How to deceive other people.
C. A talent for lying. D. Women - skillful liars.
Question 37: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. At the age of five, we know how to react others efficiently.
B. Lying is as important as other social skills we possess.
C. Women and men are both skillful liars.
D. A true smile makes the skin near the eyes crease.
Question 38: Women tend to have an honest conversation because they are more ______ than men.
A. careful B. caring C. sympathetic D. effective
Question 39: The word “they” in the 4th paragraph refers to ____________.
A. women B. clues C. feelings D. people
Question 40: The word “read” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A. prevent B. understand C. determine D. avoid

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
The UK has a vast variety of higher education opportunities to offer students with over 100 universities offering various
degree programs for students from the UK and around the world. In the UK about one-third of all students go on to some
form of higher education and this number is well over 50% for students from Scotland. This makes competition for places
very fierce and so it is advised to apply early for courses.
In the UK most undergraduate degree programs take three years to finish; however, the "sandwich course" is increasing
in popularity, which is four years and involves one year in the workplace (normally in your third year). In Scotland, the
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undergraduate program. Some professional degrees like medicine, veterinary, law, etc. have longer programs that can be as
much as five years.
From 2007, universities in the UK are allowed to charge students from the UK up to £3,070 per year (depending on the
school and location). For students from the EU, you will also only have to pay the same fees as students from the UK, but
international students from the rest of the world will have to pay the full school fees which will vary depending on the
school. These fees for international students can range anywhere from £4,000 per year right up to £18,000 per year or more.
(Adapted from https://www.internationalstudent.com/study_uk/education_system/higher_education/)
Question 41: The word "charge" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. borrow money B. support tuition fees C. request payment D. formally accuse
Question 42: The word "which" in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. popularity B. sandwich course C. work place D. program
Question 43: How long do most of undergraduate degree programs in the UK last?
A. 4 years B. 1 year C. 5 years D. 3 years
Question 44: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The school fees for international students are more expensive than those for UK students.
B. More than a half of the students from Scotland go on to some form of higher education.
C. A student from the EU has to pay £12,000 for his three-year course at a UK university.
D. It takes about eight years for a student of medicine to complete a professional degree.
Question 45: What can be the best title for the passage?
A. UK Higher Education System: Facts and Figures.
B. UK Education in Comparison with the Scotland's.
C. UK Tertiary Schools: Freedom of Choice.
D. UK Higher Education System: A Brief Overview.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions
Question 46: "Would you like to go to the party with me tomorrow evening?" John said to Susan.
A. John reminded Susan to go to the party with him tomorrow evening.
B. John invited Susan to go to the party with him the following evening.
C. John encouraged Susan to go to the party with him the evening before.
D. John persuaded Susan to go to the party with him the next evening.
Question 47: People report that children are more susceptible to depression when they have to face family violence.
A. It was reported that children faced with family violence are more susceptible to depression.
B. Children are reported to have been more susceptible to depression when they have to face family violence.
C. Children are reported to be more susceptible to depression when they have to face family violence.
D. It was reported that children are more susceptible to depression when they have to face family violence.
Question 48: He last talked to his cousins a month ago.
A. He hasn’t talked to his cousins for a month. B. He has a month to talk to his cousins.
C. He didn’t talk to his cousins a month ago. D. He has talked to his cousins for a month.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions
Question 49: He didn’t take his coach's advice. Therefore, he failed to win the gold medal.
A. If he had failed to win the gold medal, he would have taken his coach’s advice.
B. He would have failed to win the gold medal if he had taken his coach’s advice.
C. He wouldn’t fail to win the gold medal if he took his coach’s advice.
D. If he had taken his coach’s advice, he wouldn’t have failed to win the gold medal.
Question 50: She wanted to apply for a job in Australia. That’s why she studied English hard.
A. Because she wanted to apply for a job in Australia, she studied English hard.
B. Although she wanted to apply for a job in Australia, she studied English hard.
C. She studied English hard; therefore, she wanted to apply for a job in Australia.
D. She wanted to apply for a job in Australia; however, she studied English hard.
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