REVISION FOR 1ST TERM - GRADE 12

2023-2024
A. PHONETICS:
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. serves B. blocks C. banks D. tourists
2. A. remembers B. cooks C. walls D. pyramids
3. A. miles B. words C. accidents D. names
4. A. sports B. plays C. households D. minds
5. A. makes B. views C. reads D. decides
6. A. wood B. cook C. blood D. push
7. A. excursion B. burry C. nurse D. picture
8. A. weather B. ready C. early D. instead
9. A. caves B. marks C. exams D. days
10. A. site B. trip C. city D. invention
11. A. invited B. attended C. celebrated D. displayed
12. A. removed B. washed C. hoped D. missed
13. A. knocked B. coughed C. stopped D. called
14. A. looked B. laughed C. moved D. stepped
15. A. wanted B. parked C. stopped D. watched

II. Choose the word whose main stress syllable is put differently.
1. A. religion B. beauty C. divide D. impress
2. A. encourage B. environment C. intelligent D. animal
3. A. banyan B. concentrate C. complete D. standard
4. A. return B. industry C. primary D. reason
5. A. commerce B. document C. advantage D. paragraph
6. A. article B. pagoda C. radio D. modern
7. A. popular B. charity C. character D.determine
8. A. publish B. possible C. energy D. deposit
9. A. inhabit B. animal C. treasure D. factory
10. A. ocean B. banana C. dynamite D. sewage
11. A. gravitation B. substantial C. redundancy D. development
12. A. pollution B. numerous C. behavour D. advancement
13. A. informative B. entertainment C. disadvantage D. mathematics
14. A. university B. expectation C. influencial D. reasonable
15. A. fastener B. novelist C. minority D. logical

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR.

I. Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence.
1. Schooling is _______ for all English children from the age of six to sixteen.
A. optional B. pioneer C. compulsory D. plastically
2. In England, an _______ year runs from September to July.
A. academy B. academic C. academically D. academies
3. In a school year in Vietnam, there are two terms called the first term and the second term.
A. infants B. semester C. semesters D. system
4. There are two _______ school systems in England; i. e. , state school system and public school ones.
A. parallel B. paragraph C. paradise D. pyramid
5. In English schools, English, Math and Science are_______ subjects.
A. more B. store C. score D. core
6. Core subjects in Vietnamese schools_______ of Math, Literature and English.
A. makes for B. makes of C. are made up D. will make by
7. Core subjects are _______ in national exams at certain stages of the school education system.
A. paid for B. compulsory C. score D. core
8. In England, schooling is compulsory for all children from the age of 5 to 16.
A. put into blush B. put on clothes C. put into force D. taken off

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9. In Vietnam, schooling is _______ for all children from the age of three to five.
A. optional B. obliged C. compulsory D. compulsive
10. Children receive its early ____ at home so parents should buy some _______ magazines to put them in
the bookcase
A. educational / educate. B. educational /education
C. education / educational D. education / educated
11. Schools in which all students can attend without paying tuition _______ are public schools.
A. fees B. charge C. payment D. bill
12. In England schooling is compulsory _______ all children from the age of 5 to 16.
A. with B. for C. to D. over
13. Watching TV can be very _______.
A. education B. educated C. educate D. educational
14. A school year in England _______ into three terms.
A. is dividing B. divides C. are divided D. is divided
15. _______ candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews.
A. Nervous B. Self-conscious C. Self-doubt D. Self-confident
16. In his latest speech, the Secretary General_______ the importance of wildlife conservation.
A. stressed B. excused C. extorted D. remained
17.Nobody seemed to be interested in the news. It was greeted with a lack of _______.
A. enthusiastic B. enthusiasm C. enthusiastically D. enthusiast
18. I don't like_______ jobs. In fact, I never want to work under high pressure.
A. stress B. stressed C. stressing D. stressful
19. They have an apartment _______ the park.
A. overlooking B. that overlooking C. overlooks D. overlooked
20. A letter of _______ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.
A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D. recommendation
21. Before the interview, you have to send a letter of _______ and your résumé to the company.
A. application B. reference C. curriculum vitae D. photograph
22. Being well-dressed and punctual can help you create a good _______ on your interviewer.
A. impression B. pressure C. employment D. effectiveness
23. Many people will be out of _______ if the factory is closed.
A. work B. career C. profession D. job
24. “Those eggs of different colors are very artistic “. Yes , they _______ in Russia.
A. were painted B. were paint C. were painting D. painted
25. “David is in prison for smoking drugs”. He _______ that it was against the law.
A. is telling B. was told C. told D. tells
26. The students _______ to be at school by the teacher at 8 :00 am.
A. tell B. told C. have told D. were told
27. Our children _______ to school by bus every morning
A. take B. are taken C. have taken D. are taking
28. King Henry, _______ was Elizabeth I, led England into the Age of Empire.
A. daughter B. whom daughter C. which daughter D. whose daughter
29. To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as well as
some important information about yourself.
A. draw B. place C. put D. write
30. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested in C. pay all attention to D. express interest to
31. You should show the interviewer that you are really keen _______ the job you have applied.
A. in B. for C. on D. over
32. If I _______ ten years younger, I would do yoga every day.
A. am B. be C. were D. had been
33. That is the most splendid sight______ I have ever seen.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
34. The clowns and performing animals ______ you saw on piers were from Brighton.
A. who B. whom C. which D. that

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35. She gave them all money______ she found in her pocket.
A. 0 B. that C. which D. all are correct
36. Summer is the time of the year______ the weather is the hottest.
A. who B. when C. which D. where
37. That is the place________ the accident occurred.
A. who B. whom C. which D. where
38. I come to the country_______ history goes back thousands of years.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
39. The man about ________ I was telling you is standing over there.
A. who B. whom C. which D. that
40. I’m sure it was the schoolgirl_______ told them to do it.
A. who B. whom C. which D. that

II. Error Identification and corection.

1. If we continue to use fuels at the current rate, we would soon have to face a fuel crisis.
A B C D
2. Men will continue to live on foods unless other types of protein are not found.
A B C D
3. If I am 10 centimetres taller, I would play basketball.
A B C D
4. If I had known that the road was flooded, I would never have take that way.
A B C D
5. The Vietnamese people are not used to drive on the left side of the road .
A B C D
6. The teacher said that Peter had made much mistakes in his essays .
A B C D
7. I really don’t know the reason on which peter was sacked .
A B C D
8. Every teacher I’ve spoken to tell me that standards of spelling are in decline .
A B C D
9. My mother told me to watch the milk and don’t let it boil over.
A B C D
10. Were our train arrived punctually, we should have time to visit your sister.
A B C D
11. I had ran before you called me.
A B C D
12. I had hidden your wallet before you find it yesterday.
A B C D
13. By the time I come, they had finished watching film.
A B C D
14. Lan has lived in Ho Chi Minh City for 1999.
A B C D
15. The president went fishing after he has finished his work.
A B C D
16. She’s at her best when she will make such a big decision.
A B C D
17. We were spending our next vacation in London next week.
A B C D
18. Mike has phoned you more than one hour ago.
A B C D
19. I painted four chairs and a table so far this morning.
A B C D
20. Frank didn’t live at home with his family since he was a child.
A B C D

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C. WRITING.
I. Rewwrite the following sentences.
1. He said to his wife, “Are you cooking in the kitchen now?”
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2. I said to him, “How did you go to school yesterday?”
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3. He said to the boy, “Put your briefcase on this table.”
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4. The boy said to his friends, “Don’t make too much noise!”
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5. “I started working for this company a year ago”. She said
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6. “You’d better not lend him any more money, Paul,” said Tom.
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7. She asked him, “Have you read this book ?”
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8. The teacher said to me, “You have to learn the lesson by heart.”
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9. The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
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10. "No, I won’t go to work, at the weekend," said Sally.
- Sally refused ……………………………………………………………………………………….
15. The man who is speaking to John is my brother.
- The man ……………………………………………………………………………………………
16. The man who is standing there is a clown.
- The man ……………………………………………………………………………………………
17. The envelop which lies on the table has no stamp on it.
- The envelop ……………………………………………………………………………………………
18. The student don't know how to do exercise which were given by the teacher yesterday.
- The student ……………………………………………………………………………………………
19. The gentleman who lives next door to me is a well-known orator.
- The gentleman …………………………………………………………………………………………
20. I saw many houses that were destroyed by the storm.
- I saw ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
D. READING:
I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage.
A tiny village school is soon to celebrate its 110 birthday - against all expectations. Five years ago it
seemed certain to close but parents and other villagers fought the local education authority and raised funds
to keep it (1)_______. It is now ending its first term as a school run by the village community and the
villagers are just proud of their achievement.
They were furious when education chiefs tried to make them send the village children to other schools
further away because the number of pupils at the village school was too (2)______. The villagers started a
huge campaign to (3)_____money. They collected enough to hire a teacher and begin to help with school
cleaning, lunch supervision and lessons. Now the school is doing well and it seems (4)______it will continue
to run in the future.

1. A. open B. opened C. to opening D. for opening

2. A. little B. less C. few D. small

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3. A. rise B. raise C. pay D. deal
4. A. in case B. even though C. as if D. if only

II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job interview make you
feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process. But it is not
really true. The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out
as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview. Understand the products that
they produce and the services that they provide. It is also good to know who the customers are and
who the major competitors are. Practice makes perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and
relaxed. So, practice your answers to common questions. Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost
all interviewers will ask if you have questions. This is a great opportunity for you to show your
keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
Make a great impression. The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for
the job. Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified. Now it is up to you to
show how your skills and experience match this position and this company. The employer will be
looking and listening to determine if you are a good fit. He/she will be looking for a number of different
qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess. To make the best impression, dress appropriately;
express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be
an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions
After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note. This is a chance for you to restate your interest
and how you can benefit the company. Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there
before the hiring: decision is made. You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back
from the employer within the specified time.

1. The pronoun it refers to ________.

A. the job B. the interview
2. What does the writer advise you to practice?
A. Asking and answering questions related to the job.
C. Providing services that the company serves.
3. Which should not be shown during your interview?
A. Punctuality B. Being properly-dressed
4. You can show your qualifications in the________.
A. dressing style and punctuality
B. resume and letter of application
C. the interviewer D. the preparation
B. Making products that the company produces.
D. Meeting some customers and competitors.
C. A firm hand shaking D. Weaknesses
C. competing with the competitors
D. eye contact with the interview

III. Choose the word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D that best fits each space in the following text.
Manuel Gonzalez comes from Spain. He usually lives in Madrid and works (1)________a journalist for a
Spanish newspaper, but two years ago he decided to take a year (2)________work to live in different
countries in Europe and write a book about Europeans. He spent the first two months in Scandinavia
(3)________information and then moved to Germany for a month. At present he is staying in Paris, where
he is renting a flat for five weeks. Four years ago he wrote a bestselling travel guide to Spain and now he is
working hard to have the same (4)________with his book about Europeans.

1. A. in B. for C. by D. as
2. A. off B. to C. away D. from
3. A. collected B. to collect C. collecting D. collection
4. A. succeed B. success C. successful D. successfull

IV. Read the passage and choose the word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Decades ago, predictions were made about what a house built in the 21st century would be like.
Architects said that we would be living in huge skyscrapers or underground. They also predicted that we
would be living in space houses at the (1) __________of the 21st century.
However, their predictions have already been proved wrong! Designers now realize that houses
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should be more (2) ____________, environmentally friendly and safer than those of the past. The latest
designs reflect this attitude and some modern houses can be kept warm by heating systems that cost a
lot less to operate than those in conventional houses.
Modern technology also allows engineers to use building materials that (3)_______less damage to the
environment. In addition to this, some homeowners don’t need to worry about leaving things like lamps or
cookers on because a computer turns off all electric appliances automatically. Such computers have many
other functions, too. They make sure the owner knows (4) __________is happening outside the house as
they have a close-circuit television and an alarm system. In short, a 21stcentury home is similar to a
stationary robot.
1. A. closing B. starting C. opening D. beginning
2. A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economized
3. A. do B. show C. make D. have
4. A. that B. what C. which D. all

V. Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Culture has a strong influence on non-verbal communication. Even the simple act of looking someone in
the eye is not at all that simple. In the USA, Americans are (1) ________to look directly at people when
speaking to them. It shows interest in what they are saying and is thought to carry a sense of honesty.
Meanwhile, in Japan and Korea, people avoid long periods of eye contact. It is considered more polite to
look to the side during a conversation. The Lebanese, (2) ________, stand close together and look intensely
into each other's eyes. The action shows sincerity and gives people a better sense of what their counterparts
want. Given such differences with even the most common expressions, people (3) _________travel or work
abroad have a real need to learn the other culture's body language. People tend to be unaware of the
messages they are sending to others. So, it is useful to consider your own body language before dealing (4)
________ people from other cultures. Knowing about the body language of friends, clients, and colleagues
can be very helpful in improving understanding and avoiding miscommunication.

1. A. encouraged B. assisted C. forbidden D. opposed

2. A. therefore B. in addition C. in contrast D. moreover
3. A. who B. where C. which D. whose
4. A. of B. with C. from D. over

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Successful students often do the followings while studying. First, they have an overview before reading.
Next, they look for important information and pay greater attention to it (which often needs jumping forward
or backward to process information). They also relate important points to one another. Also, they activate
and use their prior knowledge. When they realize that their understanding is not good, they do not wait to
change strategies. Last, they can monitor understanding and take action to correct or “fix up” mistakes in
comprehension.
Conversely, students with low academic achievement often demonstrate ineffective study skills. They
tend to assume a passive role, in learning and rely on others (e.g., teachers, parents) to monitor their
studying, for example, low-achieving students often do not monitor their understanding of content; they may
not be aware of the purpose of studying; and they show little evidence of looking
back, or employing “fix-up” strategies to fix understanding problems. Students who struggle with learning
new information seem to be unaware that they must extent effort beyond simply reading the content to
understand and remember it. Children with learning disabilities do not plan and judge the quality of their
studying. Their studying may be disorganized. Students with learning problems face challenges with
personal organization as well. They often have difficulty keeping track of materials and assignments,
following directions, and completing work on time. Unlike good studiers who employ a variety of study
skills in a flexible yet purposeful manner, low-achieving students use a restricted range of study skills. They
cannot explain why good study strategies are important for learning; and they tend to use the same, often
ineffective study approach for all learning tasks, ignoring task content, structure or difficulty.
(Source: Adapted from Study Skills: Managing Your Learning — NUI Galway)

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1. What is the topic of the passage?
A. Successful and low-academic achieving students
B. Successful learners and their learning strategies
C. Study skills for high school students
D. Effective and ineffective ways of learning
2. The word “prior” in the first paragraph is closest meaning to ?
A. important B. earlier C. forward D. good
3. According to the passage, what can be learnt about passive students?
A. They depend on other people to organize their learning
B. They are slow in their studying
C. They monitor their understanding
D. They know the purpose of studying
4. The underlined pronoun “They” in the last sentence refers to .
A. study strategies B. study skills
C. low-achieving students D. good studiers

In about 140 words, write a paragraph about a career you would like to pursue after leaving
school. (1 point)
The following prompts may help you:
- what this job would be;
- where you would work;
- which qualifications you would need and
- why you would like to have this job most.

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 SPEAKING
Introduce yourself (0,5point)
- What's your name?
- How old are you?
- Where were you born? Where do you live?
- Who do you live with? / Do you have any siblings?

UNIT 1: HOMELIFE
TOPIC 1: Talk about all members of your family how to share the household chores?
- What is your duty in your family?
- Is your father willing to give a hand with the housework?

UNIT 2 CULTURAL DIVERSITY

TOPIC 2: What are the differences and similarities between Vietnamese cultures and American
cultures?
- Learn more about different and similar cultures
- Improve critical thinking and creativity (different cultures - different viewpoints on the same problem)
- Create a culturally responsive learning environment (be willing to listen gratefully to different viewpoints,
build students' cultural confidence and pride...)

UNIT 5 : HIGHER EDUCATION

TOPIC 3 : Talk about the university you want to enroll in.
You can use the following questions as cues:
- Which university is it?
- What do you like about that university? (Infrastructure, teaching staff, learning environment...)
- How do you expect the chosen university help you in your future career?

UNIT 6: FUTURE JOBS

TOPIC 4: Talk about the job you would like to do in the future.
- What kind of jobs would you like to do?
- Where will you work?
- How much would you like to get?