Bài thi môn: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 – BẢNG A

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SECTION A – READING
Part 1. Read the following passage:
There is a close relation between language and culture. The English language has attained the
status of a “world language”. (1)_________, there are now several recognized stereotypical varieties
of English, among which two typical ones are American English and British English. (2)_________,
when studying English, we should know both British and American English as well as American and
British culture. In fact, Americans use English as their mother tongue, and they are much influenced
by the British culture as a great part of the Americans have their English origin. Although there have
been some changes in American manners, basically many behaviors and forms of speech that are
considered polite are acceptable in both cultures.
If we learn just a few polite English expressions, we’ll be ready to face the world of British and
American English speakers with confidence. The polite response to compliment on your looks or
your work is ‘Thank you’ (A smile and a nod are not enough). (3)_________‘How are you?’, don’t
give your medical history. Finally, what you should say when someone sneezes? It may not seem
logical, but the correct response is ‘God bless you’.
(4)_________ being friendly in the British or American way often involves showing that they are
not bothering with formalities. This means not addressing someone by his/her title (Mr., Mrs., Ms.,
Sir., Prof., etc.), not addressing smartly when entertaining guests, not shaking hands when saying
‘goodbye’, and not saying ‘please’ when making a request. (5)_________, the British or the
Americans are not being unfriendly or disrespectful; they are implying that you are in the category
‘friend’, and so all the rules can be ignored.
Questions 1-5: Fill in each gap with one of the words/phrases/expressions in the following table.
There is ONE you don’t need to use. Write A, B, C, D, E or F in Your answers.
A. The key is this: D. In spite of all the reactions,
B. Accordingly E. When they avoid doing these things with you
C. If someone asks F. In this “international language”
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Questions 6-10: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences.
Write A, B, C or D in Your answers.
6. There are ______ variations of the English language.
A. two B. three C. many D. none
7. Language is a part of a nation’s ______.
A. customs B. culture C. behaviors D. expectation
8. The American culture ______ the British culture.
A. is exactly the same as B. has influenced
C. has many things in common with D. is very different from
9. ‘God bless you’ means ______
A. ‘I wish you happiness’. B. ‘I hope you’re all right’.
C. ‘That doesn’t bother me’ D. ‘May God protect you’
10. Nowadays British and American people ______ in their everyday life.
A. tend to be more friendly B. are very formal
C. are careless D. always ignore formalities
Your answers:
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 2. Read the following description of the job
1.

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 An international distributor of computer hardware and software is now looking to recruit an
experienced Sale Supervisor to join the team.
2.
As a Sale Supervisor, you will be responsible for developing new customer relationships as well
as looking after an existing customer base. You will also be supervising a team of eight Sale
Representatives.
3.
You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for selling. You will
demonstrate strong sales ability combined with excellent customer service skills.
Good communication and management skills are essential, and you must have plenty of energy
and drive in order to be successful in the role.
Experience within the computer industry would be an advantage but it is not essential. If you
have proven sales background, product training can be provided. You must, however, have had at
least three years’ experience in a managerial role.
4.
• $28,000 basic per annum + performance – related bonus scheme
• Company car
• 25 days holiday/year + public holidays
• Private health care
• Applications close 30 September, so send your CV and covering letter before that date.
Question 1-4: Insert the missing heading for each paragraph. Write A, B, C, D, E or F in Your
answers. There are 2 headings that you don’t need to use.
A. THE INCOME D. DATE OF APPLICATION
B. THE PACKAGE E. THE CANDIDATE
C. THE COMPANY F. THE ROLE
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Questions 5-10: Fill each blank in the following statements with ONE word from the text. Write
the words in Your answers.
• I’m very (5)_________ and (6)_________. I’m always keen and determined to get the job done.
• This candidate has been working in this field for seven years. He is very (7)_________.
• I’m ambitious and I want to do well. I would describe myself as a person who has a lot of
(8)_________ and (9) _________.
• I would say that I have strong (10)_________ skills. Just ask the employees who work for me in
my previous role.
Your answers:
5. 7. 9.
6. 8. 10.

SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Part 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D
in Your answers
1. How much does he ________ us for cleaning windows?
A. charge B cost C. need D. demand
2. The station clock isn’t as _______ as it should be; it is usually between one and two minutes fast.
A. strict B. certain C. true D. accurate
3. I thought the Australian dollars the man gave me were ______, so I called the police.
A. false B. fake C. artificial D. counterfeit
4. The concert was broadcast ______ in over fifty counties.
A. live B. lively C. alive D. living
5. Do you know that you _______ put this watch in water? It’s not waterproof.
A. don’t have to B. mustn’t C. didn’t need to D. needn’t
6. With three children in such a small flat, we do have a ________ problem.

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 A. space B. spacious C. specious D. space’s
7. Here are your handouts. I _______ in that company’s office.
A. print them B. printed it C. got them printed D. have them print
8. What _______ something mysterious.
A. does he do is B. he does is C. he does that is D. does he do
9. Mrs. Brown are very friendly ________ all customers.
A. with B. of C. for D. to
10. What a lovely song! Can you ________ the radio, please?
A. turn on B. turn up C. turn down D. turn off
Your answers:
1. 3. 5. 7. 9.
2. 4. 6. 8. 10.

Part 2: In the following paragraph, there are 7 unnecessary words. Find the words and the lines
where they are located. Write them in Your answers.
Line
A recent theme in the popular media has been the decline in the quality and 1
nutritional value of the food that we buy. Newspapers in the particular warn us of 2
the problems which associated with the convenience of take-away food, while 3
they commenting on the spread of advertising aimed at children. The government 4
and manufacturers are frequently cited as the sole cause of the several problems. 5
Although they are undoubtedly problems associated with it current eating habits, 6
it can be seen the blame rests mainly upon the consumer that because of the law of 7
demand and supply. In short, modern shoppers who value price and convenience 8
over nutritional quality. 9
Your answers:
Unnecessary word Line Unnecessary word Line
1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4.

Part 3: Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word. Write the words in Your answers.
THE WORLD ENGLISH DICTIONARY BUILDING
The 250 lexicographers from North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the
Caribbean and the UK drew on their own databases and word banks to come (1) _______ with the
most frequently used words, terms and phrases in contemporary English.
The publishers say that this worldwide system has ensured that they have covered all the different
nuances of many words, for instance, the definition of the word "ignorant" which in the Caribbean
means "aggressively quarrelsome" rather (2) _________ "dumb".
Dictionary building has developed over the past couple of decades into a highly technological art.
There are two approaches - one (3)_________ the traditional reporting system, where volunteers
watch all forms of the written word and alert editors to any new words or language usage.
However, in the late 1970s lexicographers began "hoovering up" great swathes of text including
everything (4)_________ travel brochures to technical manuals, novels and newspapers. Every single
word is stored in a corpus, explained the Oxford English Dictionary's Hugh Bernard - the OED's
corpus contains 100 million words - and bespoke software is (5)________ to highlight frequently
used words, new words and patterns of usage. Of those words, 10% are sourced from spoken
language, typically by sending volunteers off (6)_________ record hours of everyday conversation.
These recordings are analyzed and the data stored (7)__________ part of the corpus of words. The
advent of the internet has provided another great store of words for dictionary builders without even
the onerous task of scanning in sheets of text.
Indeed, Microsoft says that without the Internet, the dictionary would have been possible as the
lexicographers, none of whom were initially told what they were working on, were linked to
(8)__________ other via the internet.

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Your answers:
1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4. 8.
Part 4: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to first one. Use and don’t
change the word given. Write 2-5 words in total.
1. Tara was making cakes for the party all evening. THE
 Tara spent ………………………………………………………. cakes for the party.
2. Learning that no-one was hurt during the fire was a great relief. GREATLY
 We …………………………………………………………… ………… that no-one was hurt during the fire.
3. Mohamed is a good dancer but he also plays the piano very skillfully. WELL
 …… …………………………………………………… a good dancer, Mohamed plays the piano very skillfully.
4. It is a good idea to learn English to improve your future job prospects. TAKING
 ………………………..………………………………… is a good way to enhance your work opportunities.
5. He had to repeat the exam because he failed it. CONSEQUENCE
 He failed the exam ………………………………………………………….…………… he had to repeat it.

SECTION D – WRITING
Part 1: You saw this advertisement in your school. Write a letter of request (60-70 words in
total) to ABC Centre to get more information about the course you want to apply for. Use your
name and address as Tim – 123, Park Street, Luton City.
ABC CENTRE (37, Lemon St. -21536789
New courses
 English for tourism  Academic English
 English for banking  General English
Part 2: It is said that Tablet computers and Smart phones are now one of the best ways to learn
foreign languages. As a student, write an essay (of 150-200 words) to your teachers to give your
own opinion.
SECTION D – LISTENING

Part 1: Listen to the text. Are the statements true, false or doesn’t it say? Write T (for True), F
(for False) and NS (for It doesn’t say) in Your answers.

1. Carl has been in England for a year.

2. He didn’t like the new country at first as the weather was wet and cold.

3. He is learning in a private school where there are lots of international students.

4. In London, he plays rugby as he did in New Zealand.

5. He was a member in the school football team in New Zealand.

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Part 2: Listen to five short conversations and choose the correct answer for each question.
Write A, B, C or D in Your Answers

1. Where did the woman go on holiday this year?

A. Portugal B. Scotland

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 C. Spain D. England

2. What was the weather like in Italy?

A. It was cold and it rained B. It was cold but sunny in November
C. Cold but there was sunshine D. It was both warm and sunny

3. Where did the photographer take the photo of the actor?

A. In the hotel B. In the reception
C. On the stairs D. In the street

4. What was the model doing when he took the photo?

A. She was chatting B. She was reading
C. She was walking the ‘catwalk’ D. She was standing on the stage

5. What year did the pop group make their last album?
A. 2002 B. 2001
C. 2003 D. next year

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

___THE END___

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