GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12PRACTICE TEST – UNIT 1

I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.1. A. support B. pressure C. discuss D. mischievous2. A. tricks B. leftovers C. depths D. roofs3. A. family B. parents C. happy D. frankly4. A. safe B. secure C. sure D. support

II. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1. A. project B. support C. secure D. believe2. A. obedience B. mischievous C. biologist D. decision3. A. confidence B. suitable C. responsible D. secondary4. A. leftover B. household C. garbage D. attempt

III. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence or substitutes the underlined part.1. He .................. to London three times this year.

A. was B. will be C. had been D. has been2. He said he..................... a book when the robber broke into the house.

A. read B. was reading C. had read D. has been reading3. Many of our students come ....................... poor families.

A. in B. for C. from D. over4. Would you like to share your experience ................... the rest of the group?

A. with B. to C. among D. of5. Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.

A. deal with B. manage C. help together D. work together6. We are very ....................... family and support each other through any crises.

A. old-established B. well-to-do C. hard-up D. close-knit7. My father hasn't seen his older brother ....................... at least thirty years.

A. since B. from C. during D. for8. Can you tell me who is responsible ...................... checking passports?

A. for B. to C. in D. about9. Steve is a ..................... man.He enjoys being at home with his wife and children.

A. free B. family C. single D. married10. It was ....................... of you to leave the medicine where the children could get it.

A. care B. caring C. careless D. careful11. My ...................... was developed much faster than I'd expected.

A. homecoming B. home economics C. hometown D. homework12. In my attempt to win a place at university, I am ………….a lot of pressure. A. in B. with C. within D. under13. I'm sure you'll have no .............................. the exam.

A. difficulty to pass B. difficulties to passC. difficulties passing D. difficulty passing.

14. Last night a tornado swept through Rockvile. It ...................... everything in its path.A. destroyed B. was destroyed C. had destroyed D. has destroyed

15. I'll come to see you before I ......................... for the United States.A. leave B. will leave C. have left D. am leaving

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12

IV. Identify the underlined words or phrasses that need correcting1. They 've lived (A) in Hue from 1990 to (B) 1996, but they are now living(C) in(D) Ha Noi.2. We went(A) to Stan's holiday party(B) last year, hadn't(C) we (D)?3. The (A) robber ran (B) away by the time(C) the police arrived.(D).4. She wanted (A) to know whether(B) I have seen(C) Paul recently(D). 5. Don't worry(A). I will wait for you until (C) you will get(D) back.6. Have you seen (A) my keys? This (B)is the second time (C)I lost (D) my keys. V. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.1. "Good morning, Mary! How are you?" Henry said.

A. Henry said good morning Mary and asked how was she.B. Henry greeted Mary and asked how is she.C. Henry said good morning and asked Mary how she is.D. Henry greeted Mary and asked how she was.

2. " What will you do if you have ten days off school?", he asked.A. He asked me what will I do if I have ten days off school.B. He asked me what I will do if I have ten days off school.C. He asked me what I would do if I had ten days off school.D. He asked what would I do if I had ten days off school.

3. Shall I help you with the washing up, Jane?" John said.A. John told Jane to help him with the washing-up.B. John asked if Jane should help him with the washing-up.C. John suggested helping Jane with the washing-up.D. John offered to help Jane with the washing-up.

4. " You'd better apologize for being so rude," said my friend. A. My friend advised me to apologize for being so rude.B. My friend offered me to apologize for being so rude.C. My friend warned me to apologize for being so rude.D. My friend suggested me apologizing for being so rude.

5. He apologized for being late, explaining that he had had a flat tyre.A. "I apologize for being late. I have a flat tyre," he said.B. "I apologize for being late but I had a flat tyre," he said.C. "I'm sorry for being late, but I have had a flat tyre," he said.D. "Sorry I'm late! I have had a flat tyre," he said.

6. My father hasn't smoke for three years.A. My father started smoking three years ago.B. My father quit smoking for three years.C. My father stopped smoking three years ago.D. My father won't continue smoking in three years' time.

7. John used to write home once a week when he was abroad. A. John doesn't write home once a week any longer. B. Jonh enjoyed writing home every week when he was abroad. C. John never forgot to write a weekly letter home when he was abroad. D. When John was abroad he wrote home weekly.8. He started playing football since he was at high school. A. He has played football when he was he was at high school. B. He played football when he was he was at high school.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12 C. He played football since he was he was at high school. D. He has been playing football since he was he was at high school.

PRACTICE TEST - UNIT 2

I. I. Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest.1. A. answered B. wrapped C. served D. exchanged2. A. ancestor B. celebrate C. confident D. certain3. A. decided B. invited C. operated D. relieved4. A. tension B. decision C. provision D. precision

II. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1. A. cultural B. marriage C. romantic D. sacrifice2. A. similarity B. independent C. generation D. diversity3. A. blessing B. determine C. confide D. precede4. A. accustomed B. contrary C. agreeable D. important

III. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence or substitutes the underlined part.1. Parents are……………..by law to send their children to school.A. obliged B. confided C. demanded D. conducted2. A woman has to ……………..more in marriage than a man.A. determine B. sacrifice C. apologize D. equalize3. He developed his own program……………partnership with an American expert.A. on B. at C. of D. in4. The city center was packed with thousands of tourists of different races and…………A. civilization B. cultures C. customs D. B& C are correct5. Non- verbal…such as waving, nodding or shaking of the head also have cultural meaning.A. signs B. signals C. hints D. mark6. It’s not easy to change people’s ………….toward a certain problem.A. attitude B. idea C. opinion D. thinking7. Safe should take…………..over all other matters in the workplace.A. precede B. precedent C. preceding D. precedence.8. Marriage should be a(n)……………partnership.A. equal B. unique C. limited D. successful9. Her parents………….. sacrifices so that she could have a good education.A. made B. did C. provided D. lent10. The traffic jam……………be late.A. made us B. caused us C. had us to D. forced us11. My brother…………….for a job since he graduated from college.A. is looking B. looked C. was looking D. has been looking12. Next weekend, we …………….the children to the zoo.A. take B. have taken C. are going to have D. will have13. I have never played golf before.A. This is the first time I have ever played golf. B. I used to play golf but I gave it up alreadyC. It’s the last time I played golf. D. It’s the first time I had played golf.14. Hurry up! Our train…………….at 7 o’clock. We have just a little minutes.A. leaves B. is leaving C. will be leaving D. is going to leave

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 1215. I……………. a lot of interesting people while I …………..in Norway.A. met/ worked B. was meeting/ was working B. met/ was working D. was meeting/ worked16. We have planned to leave for Hanoi tomorrow.

A. We will leave for Hanoi tomorrow B. We are leaving for Hanoi tomorrow.C. We will be going for Hanoi tomorrow C.We will have left for Hanoi tomorrow.

17. “ Did you meet Ann here at the University?”- No , we…………..when I started college.A. have already met B. had already met C. had already been meeting D. already met

18. It has been two years since I last saw my brother. A. I didn't see my brother two years ago. B. I haven't seen my brother for two years.

C. The last time I saw my brother two years ago. D. B & C are correct.19. I/ had / Ann / clean/ bedroom/ before/ let/ her/ go out/ play.

A. I had Ann clean up her bedroom before I let her going out to play.B. I had Ann cleaned her bedroom before letting her go out for playing.C. I had Ann clean up her bedroom before I let her go out to play.D. I had Ann to clean her bedroom before letting her go out to play.

20. I haven’t heard from Marie………… .A. since many months before B. since a long time C. for many months ago D. for many months21. …………………, there were no new frontiers to discover in the United States.A. By the 1880s B. It was by the 1880 C. The 1880s D. When in the 1880s22. During the lesson, the light went out.

A. The lights went out as soon as we had the lesson.B. The lights went out when we had the lesson.C. We were having the lesson by the time the lights went out D. The lights went out while we were having the lesson.

23. Mr. Thomas ……………. a trip to the Islands until he realized it was hurricane season.A. planned B. had been planning C. has planned D. plans

24. By next Sunday, they ……………. with us for five months.A. will have stayed B. have stayed C. will stay D. are staying

25. I/ let / borrow/ novel/ but / you/ promise/ return/ next week.A. I’ll let you borrow the novel but you must promise to return it next week.B. I’ll let you to borrow the novel but promise to return it next week.C. I’ll let you borrow my novel but you promise return it next week.D. I’ll let borrow the novel but you must promise to return next week.

26. This large goat………..in the mountains of Switzerland.A. only lives B. is only living C. has only lived D. only lived

27. A :……………….a happy marriage should be based on love. B : I definitely agree! A. I really know B. As I see it C. Personally, I think. D. Do you think.28. A : It seems to me that spring is the most beautiful time of year. B: ………………It really is lovely! A. You’re exactly right. B. You could be right. C. You’re dead wrong D. I couldn’t agree less.29. " …………….children nowadays watch too much TV." - "I couldn't agree more" A: In my conclusion B. In my opinion C. As you see D. As a matter of fact30. A: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester! B:………………but I think it’s quite easy.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12A: I couldn’t disagree more B. I understand what you’re sayingC. You’re right D. I don’t see it that way

PRACTICE TEST – UNIT 3

I. Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest.1. a. informality b. entertainment c. situation d. appropriate2. a. attract b. verbal c. attention d. polite3. a. compliment b. assistance c. communicate d. approach4. a. social b. fashionable c. diversity d. marvelous

II. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1. a. interviewed b. performed c. finished d. raised2. a. attract b. clap c. wave d. hand3. a. excite b. polite c. slightly d. signal4. a. allowed b. passed c. stopped d. laughed

III. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence or substitutes the underlined part.1. Gestures such as waving and handshaking are ………. form of communication.

a. direct b. regular c. verbal d. non-verbal2. It’s …………. knowledge that smoking and cancer are linked.

a. normal b. common c. wide d. complete3. Some people think it is …………. to ask someone’s age.

a. rude b. impolite c. disrespectful d. discourteous4. While studying he was financially dependent ……. his parents.

a. on b. to c. of d. from5. She sent me a …………. letter thanking me for my invitation.

a. polite b. politely c. politeness d. impoliteness6. When the play finished, the audience stood up and …………. their hands loudly.

a. nodded b. shook c. hold d. clapped7. I waved …………. him from the window but he didn’t see me.

a. through b. for c. up d. to8. I …………. very well with my roomate now. We never have any arguments.

a. go on b. carry on c. get on d. put on9. I didn’t think his comments were very appropriate at the time.

a. correct b. right c. exact d. suitable10. This is instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.

a. situation b. attention c. place d. matter11. Laura said she had worked on the assignment since ……….

a. yesterday b. two day ago c. the day before d. the next day12. She asked ……….

a. where was her umbrella. b. where her umbrella were. c. where her umbrella was. d. where her umbrella was?

13. Emily said that her teacher ………. to London ……….a. will go / tomorrow b. would go / the next dayc. went / tomorrow d. had gone / the next day

14. He advised ..........too far.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12 a. her did not go b. her do not go c. her not to go d. she didn't go15. John often says he...........boxing because it ..........a cruel sport.a. doesn't like / is b. didn't like / were c. not like / had been d. hadn't liked / was 16. They wanted to know ______ in this country. a. how long would you stay b. how long you would stayb. how long will you stay d. how long you will stay

17. “You look great in this new dress.” –“_____”a. With pleasure. b. Not at all. c. I am glad you like it d. Do not say anything about it.

18. –“What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” -“______” a. Thank you very much. I’m afraid. b. You are telling a lie. c. Thank you for your compliment. d. I don’t like your saying.19. - "______ " -" Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday."

a. When have you got this beautiful dress? b.You’re just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you? c. How a beautiful dress you’re wearing! d. That’s a beautiful dress you have on!

20. “Would you like to go to the movies tonight?” – “______” a. No, I don’t like b. Yes, I’d like. c. Of course d.Yes, I’d love to.

IV. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.1. She asked if I had passed the English test the week before.

a. “Had you passed the English test the week before?”, she asked.b. “Have you passed the English test the week before?”, she asked.c. “Did you pass the English test last week?”, she asked.d. “If you passed the English test last week ?”, she asked.

2. How about going out for dinner.a. Why don’t we go out for dinner? b. Do you want to go out for dinner?”c. Let go out for dinner?” d. Will you go out for dinner?”

3. “It is a surprising gift. Thank you very much Mary.” said Mr Pike.a. Mr Pike promised to give Mary a surprising gift.b. Mr Pike thanked Mary although she didn’t really like gift.c. Mr Pike thanked Mary for the surprising gift. d. Mr Pike congratulated Mary on the surprising gift.

4. "Don't forget to phone the ofice." she told him. a. She reminded him phoning the office. b. She reminded him to phone the office. c. She reminded him not to forget to phone the office. d. She reminded him not to forget phoning the office. 5. "Oh, no. I have never been arrested," said the man. a. The man denied to have ever arrested. b. The man denied having never been arrested. c. The man denied to be ever arrested. d. The man denied having ever been arrested.6. "You broke my vase, Ann." said Bob.

a. Bob insisted on Ann breaking his vase. b. Bob admitted Ann having broken his vase. c. Bob warned Ann against breaking his vase.d.Bob accused Ann of having broken his vase.

V. Identify the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting.1. My mother told(a) me to watch(b) the milk and don’t(c) let it boil(d) over.2. She says that she would(a) have to close(b) the shop unless(c) business improves(d).3. The little boy (a) wondered who is(b) going to pay for (c) the broken(d) windows.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 124. When my friend insists(a) on them(b) accepting expensive gifts, it makes(c) most Americans uncomfortable(d).5. They have a lot of works(a) to do to solve(b) their social(c) and economic(d) problems.

PRACTICE TEST - UNIT 4

I. Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest.1. a. algebra b. history c. statistics d. chemistry2. a. volunteer b. imitate c. influence d. celebrate3. a. curriculum b. discovery c. minority d. kindergarten4. a. education b. compulsory c. academic d. independent5. a. secondary b. primary c. category d. certificateII. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1. a. society b. social c. mobile d. emotion2. a. certificate b. state c. break d. grade3. a. candidate b. apply c. application d. average4. a. honour b. humour c. hour d. honestIII. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence or substitutes the underlined part.

1. It is said that two men were arrested after the explosion. a. People said two men be arrested after the explosion. b. Two men are said to be arrested after the explosion. c. Two men are said to have been arrested after the explosion. d. Two men were said to be arrested after the explosion

2. A: _____________ B: They are exams taken in England at 18 years old, which you need in order to get into university.

a. When do student take their exams in England? b. What are the GCSE exams?b. What do children do in order to get into university? d. What are 'A levels'? 3. A: ___________ B: No, they have to finance their own studies.

a. Are children in your country compulsory for school education? b. Do students in your country get a grant to study?

c. On whom are students in your country financially dependent? d. Do students in your country have to pay for their study?

4. Like Maths, literature and other core subjects, English is a ___________subject at high school. Every student has to study it.a. important b. compulsory c. necessary d. difficult5. The state school system can be divided ______ two levels of education: primary education and secondary education.

a. in b. into c. up d. with6. Mr John can’t use his office at the moment. It ________.

a. is redecorated b.has redecorated c.is being redecorated d.was redecorated7. All plane __________ before departure.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12a. will checked b. will has checked c. will be checked d.will been checked

8. Students usually ___________ their GCSEs at the age of sixteen.a. pass b. make c. take d. follow

9. People say that he was born in London. a. That is said he was born in London. b. It was said that he was born in London. c. He was said to be born in London. d. He is said to have been born in London.10. People say Chinese food is the best in the world. a. Chinese food is said to be the best in the world. b. I agree that Chinese food is the best in the world. c. Chinese food is eaten all over the world. d. No food in the world is eaten as much as Chinese food.11. The ______ year in Vietnam runs from September to June and is divided into 2 terms.

a. academically b. academicals c. academical d. academic12. Schools in which all students can attend without paying tuition ______ are state schools.

a. fees b. charge c. payment d. bill13. The national______ is a programme of study in all the main subjects that children aged 5 to 16 in state schools must follow.

a. course b. plan c. syllabus d. curriculum14. __________________by your father ? a. Did that book write b. Did that book written c. Was that book written d. Was that book be writing 15. If more chemicals are released into the water, plants and animals ______ . a. would die b. will kill c. will be killed d. would be died IV. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.1. The man suddenly realized that the neighbor was watching him.

a. The man suddenly realized that he was being watched by the neighborb. The man suddenly realized that he was watched by the neighborc. The neighbor was watching the man and he suddenly realized that.d. The neighbor was suddenly realized the man and watching him.

2. I / study / a school / found / nineteen century.a. I’m studying at a school which found in the nineteen century.b. I study at a school that founded in the nineteen century c. I’m studying at a school founded in the nineteen centuryd. I’m studying in a school which was founded in nineteen century.

3. J.K. Rowling's books, / Harry Potter, / translate / many languages. a. J.K. Rowling's books, Harry Porter, have translated into many languages.

b. J.K. Rowling's books, Harry Porter, are translated into many languages.c. J.K. Rowling's books, Harry Porter, have been translated into many languages.d. J.K. Rowling's books, Harry Porter, have been translated many languages.

4. They clean the streets before people start a new day.a. The streets are cleaned before a new day is started.b. The streets have been cleaned before a new day is startedc. The streets have been cleaned before a new day was startedd. The streets were cleaned before a new day was started

5. The storm blew a lot of trees down last night.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12a. A lot of trees were blown down last night by the storm.b. A lot of trees were cut down last night.c. The storm could have blown a lot of trees down.d. The storm was strong enough to blow down old trees.

PRACTICE TEST - UNIT 5

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest:1. A. academic B. campus C. apply D. entrance2. A. tutor B. subject C. study D. result3. A. receive B. achieve C. increase D. creative4. A. supposed B. advanced C. required D. replied

II. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest:1. A. certificate B. necessary C. admision D. obligatory2. A. university B. application C. technology D. entertainment3. A. geographical B. sociology C. economics D. philosophy4. A. engineering B. mathematics C. chemistry D. archeology

III. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence or substitutes the underlined part.1. I wouldn’t have got wet __________________. A. if I had an umbrella with me. B. if I had had an umbrella with me. C. unless I had had an umbrella with me. D. in case I had an umbrella with me.2. She will be ill ____________________. A. unless she takes a few days’ rest. B. provided she takes a rest for a few days. C. in case she takes a rest for a few days. D. if she takes a few days’ rest.3. You are old enough. I think it is high time you applied __________a job. A. in B. of C. for D. upon4. These are requirements ___________those who want to become a pharmacist. A. of B. in C. about D. for5. In most _________developed countries, up to 50% of ________population enters higher education at some time in their lives. A. no article/ the B. no article/ no article C. the/ no article D. the/ a6. ____colleges and ___universities are the main institutions that provide tertiary education. A. the/ no article B. no article/ the C. the/ the D. no article/ no article 7. He was the only ______ that was offered the job. A. apply B. application C. applicant D. applying8. You can choose four students either in Arts ______ in Sciences. A. nor B. or C. and D. as9. Either you or your friend ________ on charge today. A. are B. is C. was D. were10. I would like to invite you to participate in the ________ ceremony. A. graduate B. graduated C. graduation D. graduating11. A ___________ is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study or training. A. certificate B. grade C. subject D. vocation12. An _____ is a student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12 A. undergraduate B. application C. insurance D. exam13. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of ______ courses in the univesity. A. compulsory B. optional C. required D. limited14. Without your recommendation, we ________________ any success last year. A. had not got B. wouldn’t have got C. will not have got D. didn’t get15. Tom’s company will almost certainly fire him _________ he improves his attitude.A. unless B. or C. otherwise D. if16. ____________ as much money as Bill Gates of Microsoft, I would retire. A. Did I have B. If did I have C. unless I had D. if I had had 17. _______________ more carefully, he wouldn’t have had the accident yesterday. A. If Peter had driven B. Had Peter driven C. Unless Peter had driven D. A & B are correct18. She had to have the operation __________ . A. unless she dies B. if she would die C. otherwise she will die D. or she would die19. If you take the 8.a.m flight to New York you ___________ change planes. A. could not have to B. will not have to C. had not had to D. would not to have to 20. If she ___________ the train last night, she ___________ here now. A. had taken/ would have been B. was/ have taken C. took/ were D. had taken/ would be21. ______ his advice, I would never have got the job. A. Except B. Apart from C. But for D. As for 22. Ann: "Thak you very much!" Daisy: " ______ " A. Nothing B. Yes. C. Of course D. Not at all23. "Your parents must be proud of you result at school" _" _______" A. Sorry to hear that. B. Of course. C. Thanks. It's certainly encouraging. D. I'm glad you like it.24. But for television, people in rural areas ______ . A. wouldn't have anything for entertainment at night. B. wouldn't have had anything for entertainment at night. C. wouldn't have nothing for entertainment at night. D. won't have anything for entertainment at night.

IV. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.1. My brother regretted having bought the second-hand laptop. A. My brother wished he had bought the second-hand laptop. B. My brother wished he didn’t buy the second-hand laptop. C. My brother wished he hadn’t bought the second-hand laptop. D. If only my brother had bought the second-hand laptop.2. We can’t possibly afford Harvard University. A. The tuition fee at Harvard is too high for us. B. We like Harvard University but we don’t want to apply to it. C. We don’t know how to apply to Harvard University. D.We can’t be accepted by Harvard University.3. If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf. A. I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf. B. I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall. C. In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf. D. I am too tall to reach the top shelf.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 124. Peter said if he were me he would stop smoking.

A. I wanted Peter to stop smoking and he promised to do. B. Peter promised to stop smoking.C. Peter said he would stop smoking as I wanted him to. D. Peter advised me to stop smoking.

PRACTICE TEST - UNIT 6

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest : 1. a. grandeur b. standard c. grandson d. graduate2. a. ethnic b. although c. sixth d. think 3. a. rose b. lose c. raise d. house 4. employment b. effort c impression d. academic

II. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest: 1. a. corporation b. competition c. television d. graduation 2. a. enthusiasm b. vacancy c. resume d. category3. a. appointment. b. interview c. receptionist d. inaccurate 4. a. interviewer b. preparation c. economics d. education

III. Choose the best answer among a, b, c or d:1. I shall do the job to the best of my ______ . a. capacity b. ability c. knowledge d. talent 2. Never in all my life ______ such a horrible thing. a. I have seen b. I saw c. have I seen d. was I saw 3. If you are still studying at a university, you can apply for a .......................job. a. full-time b. part-time c. good time d. in time4. With so much ______ , I’m lucky to be in work. a. unemployment b. employers c. employment d. employees 5. After you ______ from university, you still have to go on studying. a. graduation b. graduate c. leave d. finish6. Martin tried on three jackets, ______ fitted him. a. none b. none of which c. none of them d. all of those7. The house was ______________ building. a. a nice old stone b. a nice stone old c. a stone old nice d. an old nice stone8. In many ways she reminds me ______ someone I knew at school. a. with b. to c. for d. of 9. He had to pay a fine, ______? a. hadn’t he b. doesn’t he c. didn’t he d. mustn’t he10. The government made serious attempts to raise the ______ of living. a. standard b. cost c. level d. mode 11. It’s difficult to arrange a date ______is convenient for everyone. a. which b. where c. when d. whose12. Wild-preserves have been built in places ______ animal life is threatened. A. why b. when c. where d. who13. What was that notice _____________ ? a. at that were looking b. you were looking at c. you were looking at it d. which you were looking

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 1214. He shouted at us,_______was very rude. A. whom B. who C. where D. which 15. -" I didn’t get the job!" - ' ________________' a. Good heavens! b. That's brilliant! c. Same to you ! d. Never mind, better luck next time!16. What is the polite response to the following? “Thank you very much!” a. "Me too!" b. "Yours truly!" c. "Of course!" d. "You're welcome !"17. A: Shall we have a drink when you finish your class ? B: ____________ a. No, we can’t b. All right c. You’re welcome d. You needn’t do that 18. A: “ Thank you very much for a lovely party.” B: "______ ." a. You are welcome. b. Thanks. c. Cheers. d. Have a good day.19. Jane: "Don't fail to send your parents my regards." John: "______ " a. It's my pleasure. b. You're welcome. c. Thanks, I will d. Good idea, thanks.20. Mary: "Could I speak to Susan, please?" Susan: "______" a. Here you are. b. Yes, I'm free. c. Yes, I'm calling. d. Yes, I'm speaking.21. David: "Do you think it will rain? Peter: "______" a. I don't hope. b. I don't hope so. c. It's hopeless. d. I hope not.

IV. Identify the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting.1. Most of (A) the jobs in the manufactured (B)factories will be taken (C) over by (D) robots. 2. The clothes (A) shop which (B) she works (C) is in (D) the town centre.3. The accident was seen (A) by some (B) people waited (C) at a bus stop (D).4. At (A) that time, she was lying in (B) bed, heard (C) the rain falling (D).

V. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.1. Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad.a. Jane’s refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad. b. Jane made him feel sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party.c. He felt sad not to be able to attend her birthday partyd. Jane refuse to attend his birthday party made him sad.2. The last person to leave the room must turn off the lights. a. The last person who left the room must turn off the lights. b. The last person that leaves the room must turn off the lights. c. The last person who leave the room must turn off the lights. d. B and c are correct.3. I haven't been to the cinema for two months. a. The last time I went to the cinma was two months ago. b. I last went to the cinema was two months ago. c. It is two months when I last went to the cinema. d. I haven't sen any films since two months now.

VI. Complete the sentences with that, who, whom, which, whose or what:

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 121. Did you hear ______ I said? 2. Why do you blame me for everything ______ goes wrong.3. Those cars, ______ belong to Miss Kelly, are very expensive.4. The girl______bike I borrowed is a good friend of mine.5. I won’t be able to do very much but I’ll do the best______I can.6. Mr Smith, ______I had to come to see, said he was too busy to speak to me.

PRACTICE TEST - UNIT 8

I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.1. a. information b. necessary c. scientific d. automatic2. a. optimistic b. preparation c. technology d. transportation3. a. terrorist b. atmosphere c. pilot d. eternal4. a. fiction b. office c. machine d. expert5. a. contrary b. prediction c. incredible d. dramatic

II. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1. a. machine b. change c. achievement d. future 2. a. government b. evironment c. contribute d. economic3. a. eliminate b. pessimistic c. system d. reform4. a. basic b. desire c. disease d. transcript 5. a. inhabitant b. eventually c. affect d. telecommunication

III. Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence1. Our children should be educated and trained well enough to perform the _______ jobs of contemporary society.

a. safe b. diagnostic c. fiction d. high-tech2. He analyzed our country's economic problems profoundly. He must be a/an _______ . a. fiction writer b. expert c. messenger d. scientist3. Peter is so _____ that he never thinks of anything bad and unsuccessful.

a. optimistic b. disappointed c. pessimistic d. keen4. I sometimes read _______ fictions in my spare time.

a. science b. scientific c. scientist d. scientifically5. _______ meant the loss of many factory jobs.

a. Automatic b. Automation c. Automate d. Automatically6. Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of labour-saving ___ . a. equipment b. tools c.devices d. instruments7. People won’t have to live under the _____ of terrorism. a. threaten b. threatened c. threateningd. threat8. I cannot really _____ what the world will be like in the future. a. imagine b. imagination c.imaginative d. imaginary9. Computers have had a great _____ on our lives since its appearance.

a. effect b. affect c. effective d. affected10. It is likely that space-shuttle technology will be used in normal air travel achieving speeds of up to 15,000 kph..

a. arriving b. coming c. reaching d. resulting

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 1211. I'll be ready to leave _______ about twenty minutes. Please come and pick me _____ to the station.

a. away / toward b. in / up c. for / on d. at / out12. _______ United States is _______ world's biggest consumer of energy.

a. The / the b. Ø / a c. An / the d. The / Ø13. Miss Linda speaks _______ Chinese very well although she is from _______ UK.

a. the / Ø b. a / Ø c. the / an d. Ø / the14. We sometimes have _______ pizza for _______ lunch.

a. the / a b. Ø / Ø c. a / the d. the / the15. Which is _______ highest mountain in the world?

a. a b. an c. the d. Ø16. Peter likes to play ______ volleyball, but he is not _______ good player.

a. the / a b. Ø / a c. the / the d. a / the17. My daughter is learning to play _______ violin at _______ school.

a. the / a b. a/ the c. the / Ø d. Ø / the18. I had my sister take care _____ my children while I was _____ business.

a. with / for b. in / away c. for / in d. of / on19. He took a lot of interest ______ our work and he promised to help us _____ any troubles.

a. in / with b. for / on c. about / at d. for / from20. Are you very familiar _______ that new device?

a. of b. to c. with d. for21. Our van runs ____ diesel. a. on b. by c. with d. in22. Wine is made ______ grapes. a. in b. of c. from d. by23. Women make ______ 6o% of the student numbers. a. Ø b. of c. out d. up24. -"Would you like a coke? -"______ ."25. a. Yes, I'd like. b. Yes, please c. Yes, I do d. Yes, I like2. - "Make yourself at home." -" ______" a. Yes, can I help you? b. Not at all. Don't mention it. c. Thanks! Same to you. d. That's very kind. Thank you.26. - "Can I borrow your bike for a day?" -" ______ " a. With pleasure b. Ready c. Welcome d. Yes, I can.

IV. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.1. I will take up golf this year.a. I will begin to play golf this year. b. I will stop playing golf this year.c. I will build a golf court this year. d. I will enter a golf competition this year.2. Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more.a. Housework will never be done by housewives any more.b. Housewives have to spend more and more time to do housework.c. Never have housewives spent as much time doing housework as they do now.d. No longer do housewives have to spend a lot of time doing housework.3. Go over the report before you submit it.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12a. Before you submit the report, you should be finished writing it.b. Type the report quickly and then submit it.c. Read the report carefully before you submit it. d. Before you write the report you have to find enough information.4. The sign says, "Keep off the grass."a. The sign says, "Have someone cut the grass immediately."b. The sign says, "Don't walk on the grass."c. The sign says, "Grass should not be grown here."d. The sign says, "Water the grass, please."

PRACTICE TEST - UNIT 10

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1. a. endangered b. destroyed c. damaged d. provided2. a. attitude b. survive c. introduce d. human3. a. medicine b. priority c. crisis d. primary4. a. chemical b. which c. change d. each5. a. protect b. commercial c. construction d. climate6. a. prohibit b. exhibit c. habit d. hunting7. a. elephants b. decades c. poachers d. actions8. a. weapon b. increase c. threat d. spread9. a. allow b. slowly c. swallow d. below10. a. rented b. mended c. protected d. brushedII. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others:1. a. government b. agency c. benefit d. diversity2. a. disappearance b. vulnerable c. conservation d. generation3. a. extinction b. animal c. classify d. primary4. a. habitat b. different c. industry d. introduce5. a. derive b. provide c. modern d. depend6. a. ability b. agriculture c. development d. contaminate7. a. current b. global c. crisis d. mankind8. a. biologist b. seriously c. commercial d. identify9. a. habitat b. century c. difficult d. prohibit10. a. continent b. however c. elephant d. tropical

III. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence or substitutes the underlined part.1. I ............................. find my own way there. You ....................... wait for me.

a. have to / must b. might / mustn’t c. should / can’t d. can / needn’t2. Peter has been working for 10 hours. He ..................... be very tired now.

a. must b. needn’t c. should d. has to3. You …….. take your umbrella along with you today. It ..…… rain later this afternoon.

a. ought to / mustn’t b. needn’t / will c. will / must d. should / might4. Although we are aware ………… the importance of environment, we still overexploit it. a. from b. on c. for d. of5. The lamp ........................... be broken. Maybe the light bulb just burned out.

a. must not b. will not c. should not d. might not

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 126. …… I borrow your lighter for a minute? Sure, no problem. Actually, you ….. keep it if you want to.

a. May / can b. Must / might c. Will / should d. Might / needn’t7. ............................. is the protection of environment and natural resources.

a. Conservation b. Commerce c. Survival d. Extinction8. 15,589 species of animals and plants are now considered .............risk................ extinction.

a. for / with b. in / at c. at / of d. on / in9. All the countries of the area have …. to protect their wildlife but they are rarely enforced. a. efforts b. laws c. results d. reserves10. It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely populated, such as much of Asia and Africa.

a. disappeared b. threatened c. increased d. reduced11. Chemicals wastes from factories are ……… that cause serious damage to species habitat.

a. pollutants b. pollutes c. pollutions d. polluters12. Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal …… .

a. protect b. protection c. protective d. protector13. The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss.

a. reserve b. generation c. natural environment d. diversity14. Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with …………… .

a. extinct b. extinction c. extinctive d. extinctively15. It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species’ declines and habitat ………………….. is the leading threat.

a. destroy b. destructive c. destructor d. destruction16. Clearing forests for timbers has resulted ………………….. the loss of biodiversity.

a. with b. at c. in d. for17. Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife.

a. organization b. contamination c. protection d. damage18. Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the ………………. of extinction.

a. wall b. fence c. verge d. bridge19. Farmers make their soil more productive by distributing ……………….

a. fertile b. fertility c. fertilizable d. fertilizers 20. …………………………. We have still got plenty of food.

a. You should have bought some more to eat b. You needn’t have gone to the market.c. You must have bought some more food. d. May I go to the market?

IV. Choose the sentence or which has the closest meaning to the original one.1. It’s time we left for the disco.

a. We must have leave for the disco now b. We should leave for the disco nowc. We may leave for the disco now d. We needn’t leave for the disco now

2. I think Tom needs to see a doctor. His cough is terrible.a. With that terrible cough, Tom ought to see a doctor.b. Although his cough was terrible, I think Tom needn’t see a doctor.c. Tom must have got a terrible cough and he needs to see a doctor.

d. Tom did not see a doctor due to his terrible cough.3. You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12a. If you are riding a motorcycle, you needn’t wear a helmet.b. When you are riding a motorcycle, wearing a helmet is not a must.c. You needn’t wear a helmet whenever you are riding a motorcycle.

d. Helmets must be worn at all times when you are riding a motorcycle.4. We / dependent / nature / cannot survive ourselves / without wildlife.

a. As we are dependent on nature and we cannot survive ourselves without wildlife.b. We dependent on nature and therefore cannot survive ourselves without wildlife.c. We are dependent on nature and so cannot survive ourselves without wildlife.

d. We are dependent on nature and cannot survive ourselves without wildlife.

PRACTICE TEST - UNIT 11

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1. a. without                      b. this                           c. author                       d. though 2. a. decision                     b. sugar                         c. Shakespeare             d. surely3. a. digest                         b. gesture                      c. journey                    d. goalie4. a. campaign                   b. against                      c. gradually                  d. struggle 5. a. society                       b. provide                     c. promote                    d. remote6. a. eighteen                    b. heighten                   c. overweight               d. freight 7. a. theory                       b. throughout                c. thesis                        d. worthy 8. a. pushes                       b. smiles                        c. smashes                    d. fetches 9. a. sketch                       b. champagne                c. stretch                       d. choose1o. a. coward                    b. town                          c. power                        d. mow II. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. 1. a. entertainment           b. personality                 c. scientific                  d. imaginary2. a. understand               b. reunite                        c. wilderness                d. recommend3. a. temperature             b. individual                   c. sociable                    d. territory4. a. participate               b. competition                c. disappointed             d. representative5. a. river                        b. result                          c. rewrite                      d. reuse6. a. deforestation           b. endangerment            c. priority                 d. rhinoceros 7. a. register                    b. devotee                      c. catalogue                  d. maximum8. a.  historic                   b. national                      c. unusual                    d. cathedral9. a. cartoon                    b. fiction                        c.. fascinate                  d. horror10. a. entrapment            b. imagine                      c. wilderness                d. intelligentIII. Choose the   word or phrase ( a, b, c or   d )   that   best   completes   the     sentences :1. If  I come to a  boring bit in a book, I just ...........a few pages till the real story starts again .   a. taste                       b. chew                      c. skip                           d. digest 2. Reading for comprehension is the..................of most people’s daily reading .   a. advantage           b. essence                  c. benefit                       d. assistance3. I think he has just had time to.................into the story, not to digest it yet.a. chew                       b. taste                     c. swallow                     d. dip4. Fiction is a type of literature that describes…………….people and events.  a. imaginary              b. real                         c. historic                      d. important5. Books that give fact about real events, things, or people are called…………….  a. novel                   b. biography               c. romance                    d. non-fiction6. If  you  want to learn how to operate a computer, you should read its…………….

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12  a. reference book      b. guidebook              c. instruction  manual    d. craft book7. Go straight on and………………the third turning on the right.  a. take                      b. get                           c. make                           d. catch8. …….knowledge can be acquired from books,  skills must be learnt through practice. a.Whereas                b. Whereby                  c. Whereof                      d. Wherefore 9. … of  reading  include  reading for memorization ( under 100 wpm ),  reading for learning ( 100-200 wpm ),  and  reading for comprehension ( 200 – 400 wpm ). a. Rates                    b. Pressures                  c. Rhymes                       d. Paces 10. A thorough …………….of local customs and etiquette can be vital to a businessman .  a. pleasure                b. knowledge               c. ability                           d. understand11. Jean has a very easy-going………………, which is why she is so popular.  a. role                     b. characteristic             c. personality              d. reputation 12. You’re ill ; you shouldn’t eat meat. Fish is easy to……………….  a. digest                 b. chew                           c. swallow                  d. taste 13. You  promised her a letter; you ought to....................days ago.     a. write                   b. be writing                  c. have written          d. be written14. The new factory...................on time as the profitability of the company depends on it.     a. need be finished b. must be finished      c. might be finished    d. could be finished15. Professor Moore recommended the book .....................all his students .    a. with                     b. to                               c. for                          d. from16. Despite playing under strength, the home team...............beat the rivals.    a. could                   b. were able to              c. couldn’t                   d. weren’t able to17. In 1950, aspirin earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Record..................... a. in the world’s best selling painkiller                 b. in the world as a  best selling painkiller   c. as  the world’s best -selling painkiller              d.  of  the world’s best selling painkiller 18. “ Whose book is it ?” _   “ I don’t know, but I think ..............................”  a. it is Jim’s     b. it is Jim            c. it is  belonging to Jim     d. it belongs to  Jim’s      19. What ...........................is protecting the area and these endangered species .  a. in environmentalists are interested                b. are  environmentalists  interested  in  c. are interested  in environmentalists               d. environmentalists  are interested  inIV. Choose the sentence or which has the closest meaning to the original one.1. We can’t afford to buy such a luxurious house.a.The house is so luxurious that we don’t want to buy it. b.The house can’t be afford by us.c.The house is too expensive for us to buy. d.It's a very expensive house that we can’t buy it.2. Cheques should only be accepted with proof of identity.   a. If you don’t have proof identity, you cheques won’t be accepted . b. Your cheques will be accepted only if you have proof identity. c. You shouldn’t accept cheques with proof of identity. d. Never accept cheques without proof of identity.3. Tim has not had his hair cut for over 6 months. a.Tim  has not cut  his hair for over 6 months.b. It's over 6 months since Tim has his hair cut. c. It's over 6 months since Tim got his hair cut. d. Tim had his hair cutted 6 months ago.4. reading books / regard / relaxing past-time /.   a. Reading books is generally regarded to be a relaxing past-time.   b. Reading books is generally regarded as being  a relaxing past-time.   c. Reading books is generally regarded  of  being a relaxing past-time.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12   d. Reading books is generally regarded to being  a relaxing past-time.5. ability / communicate / English / the / important / you / good / job .   a. The ability to communicate in English is the most important for you to get a good job.   b. The communicative ability in English is the most important for you to get a good job.   c. The most important for you to get a good job is to communicate the ability.  d. The ability to communicate in English is the important most  for you to get a good job.V. Identify the underlined words or phrasses that need correcting1. He even lacks of (A) general knowledge (B). We can’t (C )employ (D)  him.2. If we have a chance to travel(A)abroad, Paris is (B) the fisrt city where(C) we’d like to visit(D).3. When (A) I  walked (B) into (C) my office,  I found Tom was using (D) my telephone .4. Knowing(A) several languages are(B) helpful if (C) you work for(D) an international corporation.   

PRACTICE TEST - UNIT 12 I.  Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.1.   A. head                      B. death                    C. eat                         D. bread 2.   A. pool                      B. soon                     C. flood                     D. shoot 3.   A. competition          B. question               C. extinction              D. pollution 4.   A. town                     B. own                      C. power                    D. how 5.   A. bought                  B. sought                  C. drought                 D. foul 6.   A. divided                 B. created                 C. played                   D. ejected  7.  A. ball                        B. water                    C. game                    D. walk  8.   A. movement            B. centre                   C. penalty                 D. length 9.   A. sprint                   B. line                       C. divide                  D. ride  10.  A. synchronize  B. machine C. chemistry D. character II.   Choose word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.11. A. mother            B. money                 C. machine             D. many 12. A. daughter         B. decide                 C. provide   D. enjoy 13. A. popular          B. dangerous           C. magazine           D. applicant 14. A. disappointed B. competition        C. representative    D. participate 15. A. wilderness     B. opponent             C. penalty   D. podium 16. A. teacher          B. village                 C. police     D. worker 17. A. average         B. aquatic                 C. athletic   D. available  18. A. eject B. vertical             C. chicken D. kitchen19. A. document      B. develop               C. opponent              D. astonish 20. A. necessary      B. important            C. popular   D. beautifulIII. Choose the   word or phrase ( a, b, c or   d )   that   best   completes   the     sentences .21. Doctors recommend taking precautions to protect your skin ………. the sun.        A. away                       B. from              C. off                  D. in22. We hope that the students themselves will enjoy taking .................. in the projects.        A. advantage                  B. notice                      C. part                 D. place23. Susan .................. the first prize in an essay competition.        A. became                     B. won                           C. succeeded        D. earned24. Minh was the winner  and he was ______ a set of CDs for studying English.       A. awarded                    B. announced                C. welcome         D. responded25. The work of the charity is funded by voluntary ______.        A. movement                B. teenagers                  C. campaign           D. donations 26. They play water polo very ______ .        A. good                          B. nice                           C. bad                   D. well

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 1227. The meeting is going to be ______ at 7 o’clock tomorrow morning.        A. run                             B. played                       C. taken                D. held 28. After drinking a big bottle of wine, he got.        A. drinking                    B. drunk                          C. drank              D. drink29. The habit of taking cold baths in winter is said to be ______ to the English.        A. individual                  B. personal                    C. intelligent        D. peculiar30. All the ................. were eager to know to the results.        A. compete                   B. competition             C. competitors         D. competitive31. The ______ of the poetry competition will be known today.        A. decision                    B. result                        C. effect                  D. choice32. She was eighteen, so by law her father can not ______ her marriage.        A. avoid                     B. defeat                      C. prevent                   D. fail33. David always ______ over to my house after he had done his homework.        A. came                     B. went                        C. visited                     D. passed34. The losing team were disappointed at the result, but all the players agreed that it had been a good ______ .        A. play                      B. score                        C. game                      D. sport35. The woman was ______ from hospital yesterday only a week after her operation.       A. ejected                      B. expelled               C. evicted                 D. discharged 36. I can’t still believe it. My bicycle ______  last night.       A. was stolen                B. is stolen               C. had been stolen     D. stole 37. Let’s get the house cleaned up before our guests ______  .A. had arrived                B. arrive                        C. will arrive               D. arrived38. Since _____  to a warmer and less humid climate, I have had no trouble with my asthma.A. I move                       B. moved                       C. moving                  D. move39. There was hardly ______  money left in my account.A. some                         B. any                            C. no                           D. few40. He was watching television ______  the burglar alarm went off.A. when                         B. before                       C. since                      D. afterIV. Choose the sentence or which has the closest meaning to the original one.41. Her good exam results caused us no surprise.       A. We were surprised at her good exam result.       B. We were not surprised at her good exam result.       C. She did well in the exam, which made us surprise.       D. We thought she had got better exam result.42. Getting a good job doesn’t interest him.       A. He isn’t interested in getting a good job.     B. He isn’t good at getting a good job.              C. He is only interested in getting a good job. D. He is good at getting a good job.43. People rumoured that he had died in the battle.       A. He was rumoured to die in the battle.    B. He was rumoured die in the battle.       C. He was rumoured dying in the battle.    D. He was rumoured to have died in the battle.44. They will build a bridge next year.       A. A bridge will be built by them next year.    B. A bridge will built next year.       C. A bridge will be built next year.                  D. A bridge will built by them next year45. She invited us to her party        A. We invited to the party on the occasion of her birthday.       B. We was invited to the party on the occasion of her birthday.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12       C. We were invited to the party on the occasion of her birthday.       D. We were inviting to the party on the occasion of her birthday. V. Identify the underlined words or phrasses that need correcting.1. Tom plays the water polo on Sundays with his friends.               A     B                     C                   D2. After George had returned to his house, he was reading a book.                                     A             B                           C        D3. The letter which typed by your secretary has many careless mistakes       A                            B                                         C                       D4.    My teacher  said to me the sun raises in the east.                             A           B           C    D5.    When she grows she will be a painter.         A                B            C       D PRACTICE TEST - UNIT 13 I.Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1. A. success B. enthusiast C. support D. surprise2. A. competitor B. medal C. level D. development3. A. southern B. athlete C. both D. enthusiasm4. A. organize B. spirit C. title D. surprising5. A. prepared B. organized C. impressed D. proposed6. A. rival B. podium C. precision D. participant7. A. competition B. wrestling C. athletic D. competitive8. A. honor B. high C. host D. hold9. A. games B. teams C. medals D. events10. A. gold B. organize C. game D. regionII. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.1. A. energetic B. competitor C. participate D. technology 2. A. solidarity B. impress C. event D. perform3. A. festival B. badminton C. participant D. organize4. A. development B. cooperation C. surprisingly D. facility5. A. admire B. enthusiast C. organize D. successful6. A. compete B. amazing C. defeat D. attitude7. A. impress B. presented C. defend D. medals8. A. festival B. spectator C. intensive D. athletic9. A. appeal B. injured C. finish D. spirit 10. A. opponent B. agency C. specialize D. business

III. Choose the   word or phrase ( a, b, c or   d )   that   best   completes   the     sentences .1. _______ is the activity of doing special exercises regularly in order to make your muscles grow bigger.

a. Wrestling b. Bodybuilding c. Weightlifting d. Badminton2. He is a great sports _______. He rarely misses any sport games although he was busy.

a. enthusiast b. player c. energy d. programmer3.Thanks to the encouragement and support, all Vietnamese athletes competed __high spirits.

a. for b. of c. on d. in4. In _______ 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam won 158 _______ gold medals.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12a. Ø / the b. the / Ø c. a / the d. the / the

5. Jogging is a very______________form of exercise. a. energy b. energetic C. energize d. energetically6. How many _______ took part in the 22nd SEA Games? a. competition b. compete c. competitors d. competitor7. A plan has been proposed for Vietnam to host the Asia Sports Games at some points between 2010 and 2015. a. arranged b. organized c. suggested d. obtained8. To prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam ______an intensive program for its athletes. a. carried over b. carried on c. carried through d. carried out9. The athlete had tried his best to ___________ his SEA Games title and records. a. carry b. perform c. defend d. support10. The 22nd SEA Games were held in Vietnam in December, 2003. a. organized b. opened c. established d. kept11. Some teams were composed of top competitors in region. a. consisted of b. were led by c. were instructed by d. came from12. The 22nd SEA Games consisted of athletes from eleven ___________ country. a. participate b. participant c. participation d. participating13. Johnny used to be one of the most ________________ athletes in my country. a. succeed b. success c. successful d. successfully14. She won the race in _______ time and got the gold medal.a. included b. durable c. rank d. record15. They will have opportunity to participate _____ the 25th Sea Games next year. a. on b. at c. to d. in16. Nowadays _________people are learning English. a. Most and most b. More and more c. Much and more d. More and most17. _______ he drank, _______ he became. a. More / more violent b. The most / the most violent c. The more / the more violent d. The less / less violent18. Of course you can come to the party. _______. a. The more the merrier b. The more and the merrier c. The more and merrier d. The more and more merrier19. It gets _______ when the winter is coming.a. cold and cold b. the coldest and coldest c. colder and colder d. more and more cold20. Thanks to the progress of science and technology, our lives have become____________.a. more and more good b. better and better c. the more and more good d. gooder and gooder21. The faster we walk,____________we will get there.

a. the soonest b. the sooner c. the soon d. the more soon 22. Mr. Lam cannot earn _______ his wife. a. as much money as b. as many money as c. as much money than d. as many money than IV. Choose the sentence or which has the closest meaning to the original one.23. He tries to practise English everyday so he can speak English more fluently now a. The more he practises English, the more he can speak English. b. The more he practises English, the more fluently he can speak it. c. The more he tries to practise English, the most fluently he can speak it. d. He tries to practise English everyday, but he finds it difficult to speak English fluently.24. The value of the vase depends on how old it is.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12a.The older the vase, the more valuable it isb.The older the vase is, the higher the value it is.b.The more valuable the vase is, the more old it is.d.The older the vase is, the more value it is.

25. “We produce more food. It gets cheap. ”means _______.a. The more food we produce, the cheaper it gets.

b. The most food we produce, the cheapest it gets.c. The least food we produce, the less cheap it gets.d. Most food we produce, cheapest it gets.

26. She can’t cook as well as her mother can. a. Her mother can cook better than she can. b. She can cook well and her mother can either. c. Neither she nor her mother can cook well. d. Both she and her mother can’t cook well.27. No one in the class plays tennis as well as Tom. a. Everyone can play tennis as well as Tom b. Tom is the best tennis player in the class. c. Tom doesn’t play tennis as well as everyone. d.Tom is good at playing tennis. PRACTICE TEST - UNIT 14

I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. 1. a. vulnerable b. struggle c. suffering d. volunteer 2. a. agency b. society c. official d. conference 3. a. mount b. wounded c. found d. without 4. a. result b. disaster c. hesitation d. mission 5. a. appeal b. treatment c. peace d. bearing 6. a. appalled b. dedicated c. designed d. injured 7. a. organized b. involved c. suffered d. founded 8. a. victims b. headquarters c. opportunities d. results 9. a. conferences b. causes c. states d. crosses 10. a. symbol b. emergency c. poverty d. qualifyII. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others. 1. a. federation b. disadvantage c. humanitarian d. international 2. a. epidemic b. disaster c. appeal d. initiate 3. a. dedicated b. independence c. conference d. temporary 4. a. involve b. propose c. improve d. soldier 5. a. earthquake b. famine c. result d. injured 6. a. prisoner b. agency c. family d. protect 7. a. suffering b. president c. catastrophe d. colony 8. a. hesitation b. attainment c. education d. dedication 9. a. mission b. tsunami c. official d. medical 10. a. organize b. prevent c. develop d. supportIII. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence or substitutes the underlined part. 1. I'm just as ............. as you are to make this company successful. a. dedicated b. serious c. willful d. determined 2. The Red Cross provides relief in case of ................., such as floods, earthquakes and hurricanes. a. challenges b. disasters c. commodities d. disadvantages

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12 3. The cyclone has ................. many thousands of deaths. a. resulted in b. led to c. caused d. all are correct 4. we could see an appalled ............. on her face when she knew that he had killed someone. a. signal b. mark c. expression d. sign 5. When the lights ....................., we couldn't see anything. a. put out b. switched off c. went out d. turned down 6. "To give someone a ring" is to ................ a. call him up b. marry him c. admire him d. pick him up 7. Although they are poor, they have .................. five children well. a. grown up b. taken up c. brought up d. pulled up 8. The WHO is a specialized agency of the UN that acts as a coordinating .......... on international public health. a. authority b. government c. management d. administration 9. A ............. funded agency, UNICEF relies on contributions from governments and private donors. a. voluntary b. involuntary c. voluntarily d. involuntarily 10. On 25 April 1945, the UN .......... on International Organization began in San Francisco. a. Committee b. Federation c. Council d. Conference 11. She cleaned …………all the food she spilled onto the floor. a. up b. off c. out d. at 12. If it's raining tomorrow, we shall have to ................... the match until next Sunday. a. put off b. call off c. keep on d. carry out 13. If you stay at the hotel, you will be able to ................... a variety of sporting activities. a. take part in b. take away c. take off d. take place 14. - Do you think you'll get the jog? - ....................... a. I know so b. Well, I hope so c. I think not d. Yes, that's right. 15. In cases of cold and hunger, young children are especially vulnerable. a. worried and shocked b. horrified and trembling c. nervous and angry d. weak and easily hurt 16. Mrs. White dedicated all her life to helping the disable children. a. devoted b. suffered c. sacrificed d. offered 17. Don't believe in him. a. You shouldn't count on him. b. You shouldn't believe what he says. c. You shouldn't trust him. d. a & b are correct. 18. The game ended up in a tie. a. The players were all wearing ties. b. The teams ended with the same score. c. The players regularly became confused about the end of the game. d. The referees stopped the game early. 19. Tom couldn't figure out that was the matter with Carol. a. Carol told Tom she couldn't solve the math problem. b. It seemed that Carol was angry with Tom. c. Carol has nothing to say to Tom. d. It wasn't clear to Tom what Carol's problem was. 20. The students didn't take to their new lecturer. a. The students didn't understand what the new lecturer said. b. The students didn't follow the new lecturer.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12 c. The new lecturer didn't take care of his students. d. The new lecturer was unpopular with his students. 21. When was …………….. United Nations established? a. a b. an c. the d. Ø 22. One of the tasks of the Red Cross is also to support local ……………. care projects. a. health b. healthy c. healthful d. healthily 23. WHO’s main activities are carrying our research …… medical development and improving health care a. on b. in c. for d. of 24. ……….for founding the Red Cross came from a Swiss called Jean Henri Dunant. a. Research b. Invention c. Initiative d. AmbitionIV. Identify the underlined words or phrasses that need correcting.25. We had to cheer up her(A) after the company (B) turned down(C) her qualification(D).26. Tram is often late for (A)work and each time she tries to make out (B) an excuse for (C) her lateness (D). 27. Please pick up (A) all (B) the waste paper (C) and put it (D) away.28. The lights turned off(A)when I entered(B)the house, so(C)everything was(D)in darkness.29. I am looking(A) forward (B) hearing (C) from (D)you.30. I want to try out (A) my new dress that(B) has just been bought (C) in a famous shop(D).

PRACTICE TEST - UNIT 15 I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1. A. civilization B. discriminated C. enlightenment D. recognition2. A. doubt B. power C. knowledge D. allow3. A. seat B. deep C. belief D. widespread4. A. female B. women C. legal D. equal5. A. athletes B. enthusiast C. southeast D. northern6.A. struggle B. public C. culture D. human7.A. initial B. international C. protection D. society8. A. challenge B. chemical C. change D. champion9. A. disappeared B. destroyed C. provided D. classified10.A. danger B. human C. available D. animalII. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.11. A. economic B. establishment C. political D. significant12. A. women B. human C. belief D. legal13. A. nation B. member C. admit D. happen14. A. intellectual B. philosopher C. individual D. recognition15. A childbearing B. nonsense C. cultural D. pioneer16.A.history B. position C. consider D. society17.A. female B. women C. status D. towards18.A. believe B. widespread C. involve D. control19.A.advocate B. discriminate C. involvement D. neglect20. A. equal B. belief C. legal D. periodIII. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence or substitutes the underlined part.21. The media plays a/an…………….role in influence people’s opinion.A. important B. essential C. major D.All are correct22. He had a ……………desire to become a doctor when he was young.A. deep- rooted B. deep-seated C. deeply-rooted D. A and B are correct

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 1223. He encourages parental………………in the running of school.involvement B. attribution C. contribution D. inclusion24. Many political radicals advocated that women should not be discriminated on the basic of their sex.A. publicly said B. openly criticized C. rightly claimed D. publicly supported25. There are……ways of helping these victims, you can help with the repair of their houses.A. vary B. variety C. various D. variously.26. Women in most part of the world have…………. significant legal rights.A. won B. gained C. contributed D. got27.. The article ……………doubts about how effective the new drug really was.A. rose B. raised C. brought D. increased28.There used to be widespread……………..against women doctors.A. discriminated B. discriminating C. discriminatory D. discrimination29. Women have the ability to work and go out without having to feel the ……of childbearing & homemaking until they get married.A. abandon B. burden C. neglect D. heaviness30. She soon received promotion, for her superiors realized that she was a woman of considerable………..A. ability B. possibility C. future D. opportunity31. There needs to be an equal…………..for the work women do.A. awareness B. approval C. recognition D. advocacy32. Parents should pay much attention to a child’s emotional and……development since his early age.A. intelligent B. aware C. equal D. intellectual33. What caused the changes in the position of women in society?A. broke B. brought about C. moved in D. turned out34. A washing machine of this type will certainly ………….normal domestic use.A. stand up to B. come up with C. get on to D. take down in35. They supported a movement ………………greater sexual equality.A. to B. towards C. forwards D. against36. Look …… this document carefully before you sign it.A. Up B. over C. at D. on37. Some old friends of mine visited us last night.A. called on B. called up C. wore out D. called for38. Women were considered be suited……… childbearing and homemaking.A. in B. of C. for D. on39. My father still hasn’t really recovered from the death of my sonA. got up B. got over C. got down D. got on with 40. Because of heavy rain, the game was………..for a few days.A. taken up B. set up C. gotten away D. put off41. Pioneer men and women had a hard life and…………………their children.A. so did B. nor had C. so are D. neither did 42. The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned.A. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.B. If we could solve this problem son, it would be better for all concerned.C. If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon.D. If it would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon.43. You / have / fill/ registration form/ you/ use/ library.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12A. You have to fill in a registration form after you can use the library.B. You have to fill in a registration form before you can use the library.C. You have to fill out a registration form after you can use the library.D. You have filled in a registration form before you can use the library.44. He/ try/ explain/ her/ why he/ late/ but she/ not listen.A. He tried to explain her why he was late but she didn’t listen.B. He tried to explain with her why he was late she didn’t listen.C. He tried to explain to her why he was late but she didn’t listen.D. He tried to explain about her why he was late but she didn’t listen.IV. Identify the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting.45. As for me(A), I think it’s(B) too bored (C)to be a housewife(D) all life.46. I wrote(A)a letter of complaint(B)and they have promised (C) to look the matter into(D). 47. The meeting was so length (A) that many people (B)had to leave (C) before it ended (D).48. They(A)look information up(B)about their ideas & try out new designs(C)until they succeed (D).49. People who(A)volunteer to work in Asia(B) countries spend(C) up to six months at a time in (D)the south of Africa.50. I won’t (A)give up(B) before I will have finished (C)what I set out (D)to do. PRACTICE TEST - UNIT 16

I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1. a. average                b. association               c. accelerate              d. adopt           2. a. realization            b.diverse                       c. vision              d. enterprise3. a. intergrate              b. forge                         c. region                     d. energy4. a. peace                    b. r ealize                       c. year                       d. area5. a. promote b. stability                    c. accelerate               d. intergration 6. a. justice                b. product                     c. culture                   d. country7. a. would b. goods                       c. wood                      d. through 8. a. intergrate             b. trade                        c. stability               d. stable9. a.  provision            b. vision                     c. mission               d. decision10. a. planned              b.  included                  c. adopted                  d. created

II. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.1. a. diverse              b. accelerate          c. stability                   d. intergrate 2. a. cooperation          b. economic          c. electronic                 d. situation3. a. statistics               b. dominant           c. interprises                d. industry4. a. commercial         b. associate           c. average            d. objective5. a. spectacular         b. Christianity         c. significant                d. technology6. a. forge                   b. accelerate          c. Catholicism           d. stability7. a. diverse                b. currency        c. Buddhism                 d. namely8. a. economic            b. series                  c. Ringgit                    d. Peso9. a. Islam          b. justice               c. intergration                      d. social10. a. realization b. intergration        c. economically            d. domestic  

III. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence or substitutes the underlined part.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 121. ASEAN was founded ……...... the five original member countries.    a.  by                      b. from                  c. of                     d. with2. Vietnam became the seventh member of ASEAN ....................... July 28, 1995.   a. on                            b. from                          c. in                         d. since3. Laos and Myanmar were admitted ......................... the association in 1997.     a. of                         b. in                           c. by                          d. to 4. Inflation continues to ........................... rapidly throughout Asia.   a. accelerate               b. grow                        c. exceed                   d. raise5. The country was enjoying a period of economic ...............................    a. diversity                 b. intergration            c. stability                  d. cooperation6. As of 2006, the ASEAN region has a .... gross domestic product of almost 1,100 billion USD.  a. included                b. combined               c. comprised              d. unifying7. In 2006, the ASEAN region had a total ........... of about 1,400 billion USD.                 a. market                   b. commercial                        c. trade                   d. exchange8. The aim of the ASEAN Vision’s 2020 is to forge closer economic ........among the members.  a. intergration          b. growth                    c. reform                    d. investment9. There is a need for greater economic .................... among the countries in the region.    a. combination      b. realization              c. cooperation          d. corporation10. During the 1970s, the US forged trade links with China.    a. developed         b. provided                 c. broke                      d. maintained11. In 1994, ASEAN .......its vision for long-term security with the creation of the ASEAN Regional Forum .   a.  took over    b. brought about   c. put up   d. set out 12. Unlike the Eurpoe Union, ASEAN has been made to serve .....................   a. nationalism        b. nations                    c. national                   d. nationality13. ASEAN has also stated that its aims to complete its free trade ......... with China by 2013.   a. agreement               b. constitution            c charter                     d. policy14. The 13th ASEAN .................. was held in Singapore on 20 November 2007.   a. Forum                  b. Summit                     c. Agenda                  d. Vision15. Myanmar later joined ASEAN on April 30, 1999, following the .........of its government.  a. stabilization            b. stabilize      c. stability                  d. stab16. My parents were watching TV downstairs while I .................... in my bedroom.  a. was reading             b. read                         c. had read                  d. had been reading17. Turn the light out as you ...............................   a.  will leave              b. are leaving              c. have left                  d. leave  18. By the time he ................. work and returned home, he was absolutely exhausted.   a. was finishing          b. finished                  c. had finished           d. has finished19. I’ll help you with your homework as soon as I ....................... my own.   a. did b. do                            c. have done                   d. had done20. By the time you receive this letter, I ................. for Japan.   a. have left          b. will leave                c. will have left                  d. will be leaving21. .................. did I realize that I had left my wallet at home.a. When I arrive at the office b. Only after arriving at the office                   c. After I had arrived at the office                    d. No sooner I arrived at the office

IV. Identify the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting.1. He / send prison / 15 years / after he / plead / guilty to eight robberies.

GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12  a. He was sent to prison for fifteen years after he had pled guilty to eight robberies.  b. He had sent to prison for fifteen yearas after he pled guilty to eight robberies.  c. He had been sent to prison for fifteen years after he was pled guilty to eight robberies  d. He was sent to prison for fifteen years after he had been  pled guilty to eight robberies2. ASEAN / set / 8 August 1967 / meeting / Thai capital Bangkoka. ASEAN was set up on 8 August 1967 at a meeting in the Thai capital Bangkok.b. ASEAN was set in on 8 August 1967 in a meeting in the Thai capital Bangkok.c. ASEAN was set  on in  8 August 1967 at a meeting in the Thai capital Bangkok.d. ASEAN was set  up in  8 August 1967 in  a meeting in the Thai capital Bangkok.3. I left for a two-week holiday as soon as I finished my project. a. Right after I had returned from my two-week holiday, I finished my project. b. I had hardly had a two-week holiday when I finished my project. c. Scarcely had I left a two-week holiday before I finished my project. d. No sooner had I finished my project than I left for a two-week holiday. 4. “Will you please water the plants while I’m away?” a. He wanted to know if I would water the plants while he was away. b. He begged me to water the plants while I’m away. c. He persuaded me to water the plants while he was away. d. He asked me to water the plants while he was away.

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GIA HOI HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12III. 1B 2A 3C 4D 5A 6D 7C 8B 9B 10C 11A 12A 13B 14B 15A 16A 17D 18D19B 20D 21C 22D 23B 24AIV. 1C 2A 3A 4D UNIT 6: I. 1D 2B 3D 4AII. 1C 2A 3B 4AIII.1B 2C 3B 4A 5B 6B 7A 8D 9C 10A 11A 12C 13B 14D 15D 16D 17B 18A 19C 20D 21DIV. 1B 2B 3C 4CV. 1A 2B 3AVI. 1. what 2. that 3. which 4. whose 5. that 6. whom UNIT 8 : I. 1B 2C 3D 4C 5AII. 1A 2A 3C 4D 5BIII.1D2B 3A 4A 5B 6C 7D 8A 9A 10C 11B 12A 13D14B 15C 16B 17C 18D 19A 20C 21A 22C 23D 24B 25D 26A

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