Đề cương ôn tập thi HKI Khối 12 môn Tiếng Anh
CONSOLIDATION FOR THE FIRST TERM
ENGLISH 12
Choose the best answer:
1. I’ll not be here next week. I’m going to be ----------- business in Mexico.
A. in B. on C. at D. with
2. Do you think doing the household chores is the---------- of the women only ?
A. responsibility B. responsible C. responsibly D. responsive
3. Some days of rest may help to ……………….. the pressure of work.
A. increase B. chop C. produce D. reduce
4. “ Your hairstyle is terrific, Cindy” - “………………………..”
A. Thanks, Peter B.You’re welcome C. Not at all D. It’s nice
5. When students finish the secondary education, they have to take a (n)………called GCSE.
A. examination B. check C. interview D. test
6. “ I’m going away tomorrow, mother.”
_ Leo told his mother that………………..away the…………………
A. he was going / following day C. I was going / day after
B. I’m going / day after D. he’s going / following day
7. “ It was nice of you to give me the present. Thank you” Ben said to Mary.
_Ben thanked Mary……… the present.
A. for giving him C. of giving him
B. it had been nice of her to give him D. that she had been nice to give him
8. Did you read…….. novel I lent you……….. last week?
A. the/- B. a /- C. -/on D. -/in
9. To my ____, I was not offered the job.
A. happiness B. dream C. joy D. disappointment
11. Many children are under such a high ____ of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
A. recommendation B. interview C. pressure D. concentration
12. Has the letters which I want been typed yet?
A B C D
13. If I / not / television / I / hear / burglar alarm / off
A. If I hadn’t watched the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off.
B. If I didn’t watch the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off.
C. If I hadn’t watched the television, I would have heard the burglar alarm go off.
D. If I hadn’t watch the television, I would hear the burglar alarm go off.
14. "Thank you for the nice gift." - " ..................................."
A. You're welcome B. I'm glad you like it
C. But do you know how much it costs? D. In fact, I myself don't like it
15. .................. little knowledge is ................ dangerous thing.
A. a/a B. a/ - C. -/a D. -/-
16. You should find a job to live _______ from your parents.
A. dependence B. independent C. dependently D. independently
17. Without transportation, our modern society could not exist.
A. Our modern society could not exist if there is no transportation.
B. Our modern society will not exist without having transportation.
C. If there were no transportation, our modern society would not exist.
D. If transportation no longer exists, our modern society will not exist.
18. The academic year in Vietnam is over _______ the end _______ May.
A. from / in B. for / on C. on / in D. at / of
19. The architect _______ Mario works is brilliant.
A. whom B. that C. with whom D. with who
20. Vietnam exports a lot of rice grow mainly in the south of the country.
A B C D
21. I had my motorbike repair yesterday but now it still does not work.
A B C D
22. Maria: “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.” - Sarah: “_______”
A. Good chance B. Good time C. Good day D. Good luck
23. Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.” Hoa: “_______”
A. You are welcome B. Cheers C. Have a good day D. Thanks
24. - “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” _ “___________”
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid… B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings
25. He has just come back from London, ________is the capital of England.
A. that B. which C. where D. in which
26. We are finding the man. He saved the baby from the fire yesterday nigh.
A. We are finding the man who he saved the baby from the fire yesterday nigh.
B. We are finding the man whom saving the baby from the fire yesterday nigh.
C. We are finding the man saved the baby from the fire yesterday nigh.
D. We are finding the man saving the baby from the fire yesterday nigh.
27. “How long have you been interested in jazz?” Nick asked me.
A. Nick asked me how long I had been interested in jazz.
B. Nick asked me how long have I been interested in jazz.
C. Nick asked me how long I have been interested in jazz.
D. Nick asked me how long had I been interested in jazz.
28. I have not finished reading this book yet.
A. I have read this book before. B. The book I am reading has not finished.
C. I am still reading this book. D. I will read this book some day.
29. School uniform is required in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. divided B. depended C. compulsory D. paid
30. Shakespeare wrote “ Romeo and Juliet” in 1605.
A.“ Romeo and Juliet” was written by Shakespeare in1605.
B.“ Romeo and Juliet” were written by Shakespeare in1605
C.“ Romeo and Juliet” was written in 1605 by Shakespeare.
D.“ Romeo and Juliet” were written in 1605 by Shakespeare
31. The success of a shared holiday depends on __________ you share with it.
A. whom B. who C. which D. whose
33. No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _______.
A. expected B. unexpected C. expectedly D. unexpectedly
34. If she _______ the train last night, she _________ here now.
A. took / were B. were taking / is
C. had taken / would have been D. had taken / would be
35. There are many ways _________ someone’s attention.
A. to attract B. to sell C. to lend D. to buy
36. A _______ is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study or training.
A. vocation B. subject C. certificate D. grade
37. Learning English, I find prepositions very ...............................
A. interested B. interestingly C. interest D. interesting
38. He is very worried _______ his new job because he is not quite prepared _______ working.
A. on / over B. to / off C. about / for D. in / at
39. If I _______ 10 years younger, I _______ the job.
A. am / will take B. was / have taken
C. had been / will have taken D. were / would take
40. When I _______ up this morning, my roommate _______ already.
A. am waking / leaves B. wake / has left
C. woke / had left D. was waking / left
41. Football is thought ______ in the world.
A. to be the most popular sport B. to play the most popular sport
C. the most popular sport D. is the most popular sport
42. Robert wanted to know if I would leave the _______ Friday.
A. following B. ago C. previous D. before
43. It is of great ______ to show your interest and politeness when you are having a job interview.
A. importance B. important C. importantly D. unimportant
44. She is the eldest in her house, so she has to look _________her brother when her parents go out.
A. for B. at C. up D. after
45. He won’t return home...............midnight.
A. when B. for C. while D. until
46. People say that Vietnamese students are not well-prepared for their future jobs.
A. Vietnamese students are said not to be well-prepared for their future jobs.
B. Vietnamese students are said to be not well-prepared for their future jobs.
C. Vietnamese students say not to be well-prepared for their future jobs.
D. Vietnamese students say to be not well-prepared for their future jobs.
47. "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.
A. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help. B. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help.
C. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help. D. A & C
48. If it does not rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.
A. Unless it rain tomorrow, we will water the garden. B. Unless it does rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.
C. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will water the garden. D. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will not water the garden.
49. Since they study in the same primary school, they have known each other.
A B C D
50. His children are carrying the chairs into the house.
A.The chairs are being carried into the house by his children
B.The chairs are being carried by his children into the house
C. The chairs have been carried into the house by his children
D. The chairs are carried by his children into the house
51. Their old house ...............soon
A. will sell B. will have sold C. will be selling. D. will have to be sold
52. I would have got into lots of trouble if ..........................
A. you had helped me B. you would have helped me
C. you hadn’t helped me D. you wouldn’t help me
53. Bob: “When did you get this job?” - Jill “..............”
A.Yes, I did B. I work in a fashion shop
C. I enjoy it a lot D. Only last month
54. We often ..........to show that we agree on something.
A. shake B. nod C. wave D. attract
55. I just want to know what did you tell the police about the accident
A B C D
56. The school year in England is dividing into three terms.
A B C D
57. Those ________ to go with me, please raise your hand.
a. wanting b. who wants c. who want d. wants
58. At present Mary _______ her clothes. She __________ the clothes on Sunday.
a. is washing / often washes b. has washed / is often washing
c. was washing / has often washed d. washes / often washed
59. They ________ good preparations before they _______ their final examination yesterday.
a. made / had taken b. have made / take
c. had made / took d. will have made / have taken
60. Julie failed her driving test because she hasn’t practised enough.
a b c d
61. if / I / have / money / I / buy / a new suit
a. If I had enough money, I will buy a new suit. b. If I have enough money, I will buy a new suit.
c. If I have enough money, I would buy a new suit. d. If I had enough money, I bought a new suit.
62. He ……….. for Canada two years ago and I ………….. him since then.
a. left / did not see b. has left / have not seen
c. left / do not see d. left / have not seen
63. The bedroom needs …………. now.
a. decorate b. decorated c. decorating d. to decorate
64. I advised her ________ anything about it to her friends.
A. not saying B. not to say C. saying D. not say
65. “…………….” – “Oh, thanks. I’m glad you like it.”
a. What does your house cost? b. I like your house. It has nice view.
c. I don’t know how to get to your house. d. Who designed this beautiful house?
66. Which word is pronounced differently?
a. achieved b. advanced c. required d. replied
67. Which word is stressed differently from the rest?
A. believe B. marriage C. response D. maintain
68. Which word is stressed differently from the rest?
A. experience B. technology C. environment D. optimistic
69. Which word is stressed differently from the rest?
a. confide b. verbal c. signal d. college
70. Which is pronounced differently?
a. biologist b. traditional c. particular d. attractive
71. Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!”
Helen: “………….”.
a. It’s up to you b. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s c. You can say that again d. You, too
73. Jane………….. law for four years now at Harvard.
a. has been studying b. is studying c. studies d. studied
74. She takes the responsibility............running the household.
A. of b. at c. for d. in
75. She was offered the job thanks to her.......................performance during her job interview.
a. impressively b. impressive c. impression d. impress
76. You are old enough. I think it is high time you applied ………… a job
a. in b. of c. upon d. for
77. .........should try to make good impression on interviewers.
a. Apply b. Applicants c. Applying d. Applied
78. Does Dr. Brown mind to be called at home if his patients need his help?
A B C D
79. John; “ Merry Christmas.” _ Mary; “ ………….”
a. The same to you b. Good. I like it c. Happy to you d. I want it
80. I met my old school friend when I …………… in the street.
a. am walking b. was walking c. had worked d. walking
81. I’m not allowed …………….. my dad’s car.
a. to drive b. drive c. driving d. driven
82. "I have found a new flat," said Ann.
a. Ann told to me that she had found a new flat. b. Ann said me that she had found a new flat.
c. Ann said to me that she had found a new flat. d. Ann said that she has found a new flat.
83. Someone knocked on the door during my lunchtime.
a. When I had had lunch, someone knocked on the door.
b. I was having lunch when someone knocked on the door.
c. I was having lunch when someone was knocking on the door.
d. I had lunch when someone knocked on the door.
84. No one has cleaned the floor.
a. The floor hasn't been cleaned. b. The floor has been cleaned.
c. The floor hasn't been clean. d. The floor hasn't cleaned.
85. He didn't hurry so he missed the plane.
a. If he had hurried, he could have caught the plane.b. If he had hurried, he might catch the plane.
c. If he hurried, he wouldn't miss the plane. d. He didn't miss the plane because he hurried.
86. I started working here in 2000.
a. I have worked here since 2000. b. I have started working here since 2000.
c. I have started work here since 2000. d. I haven't worked here since 2000.
87. I have just been called _______ a job interview. I am so nervous.
a. for b. in c. over d. with
88. Qualifications and _______ are two most important factors that help you get a good job.
a. politeness b. experience c. attention d. impression
89. Britney Spears is famous ________ her beautiful face and sweet voice.
A. by B. for C. with D. about
90. I didn't get the job _______ which I applied.
A. in B. on C. at D. for
91. Jane said she_________20 the following week
A. would be B. was C. will be D. is
92. Windmills _________ by the Persians around 1500 years ago.
A. invented B. are invent C. are invented D. were invented
93. I haven’t seen him _______ .
A. since many years B. many years ago C. last year D. for many years
94. Which is pronounced differently?
A. mended B. arrived C. stimulated D. decided
95. He said that he _________ his homework since 5 o’clock.
A. did B. had done C. was doing D. has done
96. Which of the following words is stressed on 3rd syllable?
A. Philosophy B. Engineering C. Linguistics D. Biology
97. "I must leave now or I will miss the bus." is closest in meaning to "________"
A. I will miss the bus unless I leave now. B. If I don't miss the bus, I must leave now.
C. If I must leave now, I will miss the bus. D. If I won't leave now, I must miss the bus
98. Which is pronounced differently?
A. boys B. enjoys C. parents D. speeds
99. He _________ for not coming to the party.
A. refused B. apologized C. denied D. complained
100. You shouldn't wear casual clothes to an interview.
A. informal B. untidy C. formal D. elegant
101. I / study / a school / found / nineteenth century
A. I study at a school that founded in the nineteenth century.
B. I'm studying at a school which found in the nineteenth century.
C. I'm studying at a school was founded in the nineteenth century.
D. I'm studying at a school founded in the nineteenth century.
102. The building, __________ by the storm, has to be torn down.
A. that severely damaged B. severely damaged C. was severely damaged D. which severely damaged
103. We can raise our hand slightly to show that we need assistance.
A. food B. communication C. help D. attention
104. Which is stressed differently?
A. archeology B. Mathematics C. television D. application
105. “I’ll come to see you next Sunday,” Bill said to you.
A. Bill promised to come to see me the following Sunday B. Bill promised coming to see me the following Sunday
C. Bill told me to come to see him the following Sunday
D. Bill promised that he will come to see me the following Sunday
106. Which is stressed differently?
A. optional B. interview C. mechanic D. candidate
107. Love is supposed to follow marrige, not precede it.
A. take out B. find out C. happen D. exist before
108. ________ this work ________ before you went to Moscow?
A. Will / have been done B. Has / been done C. Will / be done D. Had / been done
109. Which is pronounced differently?
A. terrified B. washed C. averaged D. accompanied
110. Britain imports many cars. They were made in Japan.
A. Britain imports many cars made in Japan B. Britain imports many cars that were made in Japan
C. A and B are correct D. Britain imports many cars making in Japan
111. They don’t travel far a lot. They are afraid of flying.
A. If they were afraid of flying, they would travel far a lot
B. If they were not afraid of flying, they would travel far a lot
C. Unless they were afraid of flying, they would not travel far a lot
D. If they are not afraid of flying, they will travel far a lot
112. You should concentrate to what the interviewer is asking you to answer his questions.
113. Don’t forget to dress neatly and formal when you are called for an interview.
114. English is said to be spoke at the conference next August.
115. There are a lot of people in your office who wants to talk to you.
116. My bicycle,………last night, has just been found. A. stole B. steal C. was stolen D. stolen
117. A surprise party ………………..by my students tomorrow.
A. is going to be organized B. is gone to organize C. is going to organize D. A and B are correct
118. …………….. leaves last should turn off the lights.
A. Whoever B. Which C. Whom D. Whose
119. Unless he ……… them immediately, he won't get any information.
A. phones B. will phone C. won't phone D. doesn't phone
120. We saw many soldiers and horses ………….. were moving to the front line.
A. which B. whom C. who D. that
121. She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a _______ of a receptionist or tourist guide.
a. location b. position c. site d. word
122. Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good _______ on your interviewer.
a. impression b. pressure c. employment d. effectiveness
123. Many people will be out of _______ if the factory is closed.
a. work b. career c. profession d. job
124. At first year, college was a little daunting. I graduated……………a small school.
a. off b. from c. on d. with
125. The first year at college was probably the best and most………year of my life.
a. challenge b. challenged c. challenging d. challenges
126. The people………..the party were busy playing some game, and no one seemed to notice my existence
a. at b. for c. on d. with
127. The new library in my school was built in the centre of the……
a. city b. country c. campus d. village
128. Whistling and _________ in a restaurant is considered to be impolite and even rude.
A. talking B. clapping hands C. smiling D. nod slightly
129. Raising hand and waving are of the _________ forms of communication.
A. uncountable B. countable C. non-verbal D. verbal
130. Mary looks very attractive in her _________ clothes.
A. terrible B. old fashioned C. fashionable D. out-dated
131. In Vietnamese schools, English, mathematics, and literature are three _______ subjects, which are compulsory in many important national examinations. A. core B. part C. center D. middle
132. Had I known she was sick , I …………….. her.
A visited B. had visited C. would have visited D. would visit
133. "I will do it for you, Mary", Peter said.
A. Peter advised Mary to do it B. Peter advised Mary not to do it.
C. Peter promised to do it for Mary D. Peter wanted Mary to do it.
134. The trees _______.
A. were grown by John yesterday in the backyard B. were grown in the backyard by John yesterday
C. were grown in the backyard yesterday by John D. in the backyard were grown yesterday by John
135. Reagan _______ an actor years ago.
A. is said to be B. was said being C. was said have been D. is said to have been
136. The last time when I saw her was three years ago.
A. I have often seen her for the last three years. B. About three years ago, I used to meet her.
C. I have not seen her for three years. D. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again.
137. Lien passed the oral test ………..pleased her parents.
A. which B. , that C. , which D. that
138. The preparations _______ by the time the guests _______.
A. had been finished / arrived B. have finished / arrived
C. had finished / were arriving D. have been finished / were arrived
139. What’s the name of the man ……..?
A. you borrowed his car B. whose car you borrowed
C. which car you borrowed D. his car you borrowed
140. …….traveler’s checks, you may not need to carry money.
A. If you carry B. To carry C. If he had carried D. For carrying
141. Don’t forget …… goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office.
A. to say B. saying C. to tell D. telling
142. Things will be much worse than they are now, to …….
A. pessimists B. pessimistic C. pessimistics D. pessimistically
143. I saw ……car crash this morning. Fortunately , nobody was hurt in ……accident.
A. the /an B. the / the C. a / an D. a / the
144. An important decision ………by my father.
A. has just made B. has just been made C. made D. had made
145. I didn’t have an umbrella with m , so I got wet .
A. If I had had an umbrella, I wouldn’t get wet B. If I had had an umbrella, I would get wet
C. If I had had an umbrella, I wouldn’t have got wet D. If I had had an umbrella, I would have got wet
146. Someone who is ______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.
A. powerful B. optimistic C. stagnant D. pessimistic
147. Bad driving often ______ many accidents.
A. has caused B. will cause C. caused D. causes
148. I will see him when he ___________ here tomorrow.
A. comes B. will come C. has come D. had come
149. Find the incorrect sentence:
A. The man spoke to John is my brother. C. The man who spoke to John is my brother .
B. The man who is speaking to John is my brother. D. The man speaking to John is my brother.
150. You should find out as much as possible about the job and the vacancy.
A. a part of a newspaper where jobs are advertised B. a job that is available.
C. a seat that is available D. an empty seat.
151. Remember to bring with you your school certificate and letters of ______from your teachers or your previous employers when you come to the interview.
A. complaint B. invitation C. recommendation D. advertisement 152. An Asian husband is oblige to tell his wife where he has been.
153. American husbands encourage their wives to maintain their beautiful and appearance after marriage.
154. By the end of this year, Tom ________ English for three years .
A. will be studying B. has studied C. will have studied D. has been studying
155. “Congratulation! You did great.” – “________ “ .
A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. It’s my pleasure C. You’re welcome D. That’s OK
156. She had to have the operation _______. A. unless she would dies B. if she would die
C. otherwise she will die D. or she would die
157. Nam: “ Whose book is this?” - Mai: “ ___________”
A. No, It’s over there B. It’s my mother’s C. It’s just outside D. It’s my mother
158. Birds make nests in trees ............... they can hide their young in the leaves and branches.
A. which B. in that C. where D. that