ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ I – C12 (Đề có 09 trang) 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 from 26 to 30 To attract someone’s (26)……………so that we might speak to that person, we can (27)…….. either non-verbal or verbal forms of communication. Let us look at non-verbal communication in English. Probably (28)……..… most common way of attracting someone’s attention is by (29)…….... For example, if we are a noisy party and see a friend come (30)……..… the door about 20 metres away, we might raise our hand and wave to her as a signal that we see her. Question 26. A. attended B. attendance C. attention D. attend Question 27. A. make B. use C. do D. give Question 28. A. the B. ø C. an D. a Question 29. A. to wave B. to waving C. wave D. waving Question 30. A. of B. in C. from D. on
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 from 31 to 35 My aunt is one of those people who can talk to anyone about anything. If she goes to a party where she doesn't know any of the people, she just walks up to the first person that she sees and introduces herself. And yet she doesn't seem to talk about deeply important things like politics or religion. She always starts off on something very obvious like the other person's job. Very soon she's talking as if she's known the other person for years. I asked her once what her secret was. She said that the most important thing in a conversation was listening. People love to talk about themselves, so if you allow them to do so, it's very easy to keep a conversation going. You have to listen very carefully and ask questions. And you have to look interested, too. So don't keep looking at other things in the room while you're talking to someone. Another thing that I've noticed is that she only pays people compliments. She says: “I like your hair. Which hairdresser do you go to?” or “You look very well. Have you been on holiday?” Friendly messages like this seem to provide an easy way into a conversation. Question 31. According to my aunt, the most important thing in a conversation was__________. A. speaking B. discussing C. looking D. listening Question 32. At parties where she does not know anybody, my aunt normally__________. A. feels embarrassed and stays away from people B. asks people to introduces themselves to her C. comes over to the first person and introduces herself D. sits alone and avoids talking to other people Question 33. My aunt thinks that it's very easy to keep a conversation going if you__________. A. let people talk about themselves B. let people hear about yourself C. talk about politics or religion D. ask people about their secrets Question 34. What should you NOT do when you have a conversation with someone? A. Looking very interested in his or her story B. Looking at other things in the room C. Listening very carefully and asking questions D. Paying him or her compliments Question 35. According to the passage, my aunt often starts a conversation by talking about__________. A. the other person's wealth B. the other person's health C. the other person's daily activities D. the other person's job
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 from 31 to 35 Marriage nowadays is a choice people make on their own, but this has not always been the case in society. Thousands of years ago, the average lifespan was shorter than it is today. A man usually lived until he was about 40 years old, while women died even sooner because of childbirth. There were many wars and illnesses, and people had to protect themselves by having more children while they were still young. The parents lived through their children. Marriage was not so much a romantic love story but a business transaction, or deal. Most marriages were arranged between parents while their children were still very young. It was the custom that the fathers made the decision on whom their children were going to marry. The mothers had little say in it since they rarely made any decisions outside the household. The fathers would meet to arrange the wedding date and the money given for the bride on her wedding date. The more money and land a girl had, the more chances she had to marry well. Therefore, it was important that her father choose the bridegroom very well. Usually, it was someone who came from a good family or who was rich too. It was very unlikely that people married outside their social class. A few well-off and rich merchants got to marry poorer noblewomen and became King’s business advisors. In a way, poor peasants had an easier choice as it was less important whom they married. The practice of arranged marriage is still common in some countries in the Middle East, such as India or Pakistan. Here, social classes are still strongly divided and very well-kept. Often however, arranged marriages are a sign that people do not want to give up the past, which gives them comfort and security in an ever-changing world. Question 31: What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Mothers' roles in their children's marriage. B. The practice of arranged marriage. C. Marriage practices in modern society. D. Marriage as a business transaction today. Question 32: The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to ______. A. society B. marriage C. the average life span D. a choice Question 33: According to paragraph 1, women died even sooner than men because of ______. A. was B. childbirth C. marriage D. illnesses Question 34: The word "bridegroom" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______. A. daughter-in-law B. bridesmaid C. son-in-law D. bride Question 35: According to the passage, why is the practice of arranged marriage common in India? A. The mothers arrange the wedding date. B. Rich merchants get married to poor noblewomen. C. Social classes are still strongly divided and well-kept. D. People marry inside their social classes.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 31 to 35 Before the 19th century, families usually (31)_____ marriages for their children. Young people didn’t decide who they want to marry. After they got married, they usually had (32)_____ children. In the 19th century, most children could not choose the person they wanted to marry. A marriage joined two people and not two families. Two people could get (33)_____ because they loved each other, not just because their families wanted them to marry. At the same time, people began to realize that they had to (34)____ very good care of their children. Before this, most people didn’t go to school. The family members all worked together at home. Later, people realized that (35)____ is necessary for a good life. 31. A. have arranged B. arranged C. were arranging D. arrange 32. A. much B. little C. a lot of D. few 33. A. marry B. marriage C. marrying D. married 34. A. make B. get C. take D. give 35. A. educate B. educated C. educator D. education
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions, Students working for their first degree at a university are called undergraduates. When they take their degree we say they graduate, and then they are called graduates. If they continue studying at university after they have graduated, they are called post- graduates. Full time university students spend all their free time studying. They have no other employment. Their course usually lasts for three or four years. Medical students have to follow a course lasting for six or seven years. Then they graduate as doctors. In Britain, full–time university students have three terms of about ten weeks in each year. During these terms they go to lectures or they study by themselves. Many students become members of academic societies ands sports clubs and take part in their activities. Between the university terms they have vacations (or holiday periods). Their vacations are long, but of course they can use them to study at home. 1. Students who continue studying at university after having graduated are called ________. A. undergraduates B. postgraduates C. graduates D. pre – graduates 2. Between the university terms, students have their ________. A. tests B. vacations C. practice time D. employment 3. The phrase “by themselves” means _________. A. crowded B. lonely C. team D. alone 4. Which of the following is NOT correct? A. Full time university students don’t have other employment. B. Medical students spend six or seven years studying at university. C. A university course usually lasts for three or four years. D. Students in Britain have no holiday periods.
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. Students at the age of 18 always have to face a difficult decision to make. Some want to go on with their study at college or university, others prefer to start work immediately. Many school leavers are eager to go to work in order to make money to live independently and help their parents. They always do their best to overcome any obstacles they may encounter. Unfortunately, owing to the guidance which is poor and biased from their parents and teachers, most boys and girls are ill-prepared for employment. Therefore, they often feel worried and build up all sorts of fearsome prospects in their mind as the time to start work gets nearer. It is the duty of the school and family to prepare these young people for their future jobs. 1. The main idea of the passage is ____________. A. Learning at university B. Making an important decision at 16 C. Starting to work after leaving school D. Getting to know about new jobs 2. Why do some young people want to find a job after they leave school? A. They are badly in need of money B. They want to get rid of schooling C. Their parents do not help them D. They want to lead an independent life 3. What attitude do some young people have when they are faced with difficulty? A. They just let things go B. They make good efforts C. They become discouraged D. They complain about their parents and teachers 4. The word “duty” in line 7 is nearest in meaning to ___________. A. responsibility B. work C. job D. activity 5. Which of these following is NOT mentioned concerning young people starting work? A. Anxiety B. Encouragement C. Fear D. Poor preparation
Read the passage carefully and choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer. The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary education prior to attending university or college. This may be accomplished either at public or government-operated schools, or at private schools. These 12 years of schooling or their equivalent may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education. Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is that a large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries have experienced the American education system and graduated from a university or school in the USA. In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought- after programs at the world's best schools. That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment in your future. Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school, a thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential. Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student will find it difficult to make the right academic choices. It is no surprise that the American education system and the American school system host more international students than any other country in the world! 1. The expression government-operated could best be replaced by _______. A. state B. independent C. boarding D. vocational 2. According to the text, students in the USA _______. A. are not necessarily take primary and secondary education in the country B. are made to take primary and secondary education in the country C. spend less than 12 years for primary and secondary education D. needn't take primary and secondary education 3. What is the writer's advice? A. International students should have a thorough understanding of how the American education system works before going there to study. B. International students should not study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school. C. International students should not invest their future education in the US. D. Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student can make the right academic choices. 4. The writer _______the US education.
A. appreciates B. overstates C. underestimates D. dislikes 5. Which sentence is true? A. There are not many foreign students in the US. B. Many leaders all over the world have studied in the US. C. Foreign students are not offered opportunities in the US. D. The US education is not good enough for foreign students. Read the passage and choose the best answers: …Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses or professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be __(31)__. If you are genuinely interested __(32)__ the job, let the interviewer know that. One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also __(33)__ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its service and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and __(34)__ close attention to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the __(35)__ of the interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear from the employer. 1. A. enthusiasm B. enthusiastic C. enthusiastically D. enthusiast 2. A. with B. for C. on D. in 3. A. appear B. conceal C. show D. cover 4. A. pay B. choose C. make D. spend 5. A. close B. final C. end D. finish
Read the passage and choose the best answers: University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students. High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities. The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families. In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly 1 million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded. Normally, candidates take 3 exam subjects, and each lasts 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose. There are 4 fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics. In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes, professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses. According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities. These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students or 11.7% of the total number of students. The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007. 1. University Entrance Examination in Vietnam is very _________. A. interesting B. stressful C. free D. easy 2. The word those refers to _________. A. exam subjects B. young people C. universities D. examinations 3. In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about _________ percent. A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 50 4. Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam? A. Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination. B. Maths is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination. C. Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects. D. There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose. 5. According to the passage, _________. A. the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year B. the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities C. the Vietnamese government encourages the establishment of non-public universities D. Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities