PHU XUAN HIGH SCHOOL                             THE SECOND - SEMESTER  EXAMINATION

Full name: ……………………………………..                 ENGLISH 12                

Class: 12 ………………………………………                  Time allotted: 60 minutes

Candidate ID number …………………                            Academic year: 2015 - 2016

_____________________________________________________________________________________

TEST CODE: 103

PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE ( 0.2 * 40 = 8 P)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs

 from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1.   A. school                            B. choose                           C. blood                              D. bamboo       

2.   A. liked                               B. bothered                         C. swallowed                      D. earned

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

3.   A. charity                           B. helicopter                       C. enthusiasm                     D. operate

4.   A. acquaintance                  B. attraction                        C. suspicion                        D. influence

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5.   By the time I _____ to bed last night, I _____ my homework.

      A. went – have already finished                                     B. had gone – already finished

      C. went – had already finished                                       D. was going – were already finishing

6.   Electric lights are _____, clean, and give more light than gas.

      A. economy                        B. economical                     C. economic                        D. economics   

7.   Peter: “I thought your game was much better last night.” – Dave: “You’ve got to be kidding! _____!”

      A. I myself like it very much                                          B. I thought it was terrible   

      C. I’m sure you enjoy it                                                 D. I suppose it was not bad 

8.   _____ her hard work, she could not have passed the exam.                                      

      A. Due to                           B. Because                         C. Though                           D. Had it not been for   

9.   She suggested that we _____ at the restaurant in the Hilton Garden Inn for a change of venue.          

      A. could meet                     B. will meet                        C. meet                              D. met 

10.  My father and his teacher talked a lot about the things and persons _____ they could remember.

      A. who                               B. which                             C. what                              D. that

11. The textbook _________ to my teacher has just been stolen.

         A. belonged                       B. belonging                      C. belongs                           D. belong

12.  Mai: “Our living standards have been improved greatly” – Susan: “_____.”

      A. Thank you for saying so B. Sure. I couldn’t agree more                                      

      C. No, it’s nice to say so                                                D. Yes, it’s nice of you to say so

13.  We arrived_____ to have some coffee before class.

      A. enough early                   B. too early                         C. early enough                   D. early too      

14.  You and I are busy right now, _____?

      A. aren’t I                          B. aren’t we                       C. we aren’t                       D. aren’t you   

15.  We’ve just bought _____table.

     A. a big old square               B. an old big square             C. a big square old           D. a square big old

16.  I am going to ___________ .

      A. have tested my eyes       B. have my eyes testing C. have my eyes test      D. have my eyes tested

17. The more he tried to help her, _________ she seemed to appreciate it.

         A. less                                B. lesser                          C. the less                           D. the lesser

18. Will you keep _________ on things here until I get back?

      A. an eye                            B. eyes                               C. your eyes                       D. the eye

Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

19.  If I knew you were coming, I would have met you at the airport.

      A. knew                             B. at                                   C. would have                     D. were

20.  Despite of the fact that I washed my hands, they still look dirty.

      A. that                                B. Despite of                      C. they                               D. dirty

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer.

            Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communication without speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of a signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and the dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in of themselves. A stop sign of a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theatre provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural message.

            Although signals, sings symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have major disadvantage. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech. Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few.

21. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

      A Signs, signals                   B Gestures                                C Communication             D Speech

22. What does the author say about the speech?

      A It is the only true form  of communication             

      B. It is dependent upon the advances made by inventor

     C It is necessary for communication to occur            

     D It is the most advanced form of communication

23.  According to the passage, what is a signal?              

      A The most difficult form of communication to describe

      B A form of communication which may be used across long distances

      C A form of communication that interrupts the environment

      D The form of communication most related to cultural perceptions

24. The phrase “impinge upon” in paragraph 1 is closet in meaning to _______

      A. prohibit                           B. vary                                     C. intrude                         D. improve

25. The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to _______

      A. way                               B. environment                          C. function                       D. signal

26. The word “potential” in paragraph 1 could be replaced by _______

      A. advanced                       B. organization                          C. possibility                     D. range

27. The word “intricate” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by …..

      A. inefficient                       B. complicated                          C. historical                      D. uncertain

28. Applauding was cited as an example of _______

      A. a signal                          B. a sign                                   C. a gesture                     D. a symbol

29. Why were the telephone, radio, television invented?

      A Because people were unable to understand signs, signals, symbols and gesture

      B Because people wanted to communicate across long distances

      C Because people believed that signs, signals, symbols were obsolete

      D Because people wanted new forms of entertainment

30.  It may be concluded from this passage that

      A signs, signals, symbols and gestures are form of communication

      B symbols are very easy to define and interpret

      C only some cultures have signs, signals, symbols

      D waving and handshaking are not related to culture

Read the following passage and  indicate the correct word for each of the numbered blanks.

Statesmen define a family as "a group of individuals having a common dwelling and related by blood, adoption or marriage, (31) _______ includes common-law relationships." Most people are born into one of these groups and (32) _______ live their lives as a family in such a group.

Although the definition of a family may not change, (33) _______ relationship of people to each other within the family group changes as society changes. More and more wives are (34) _______ paying jobs, and, as a result, the roles of husband, wife and children are changing. Today, men expect to (35) _______ for pay for about 40 years of their lives, and, in today's marriages (36) _______ which both spouses have paying jobs, women can expect to work for about 30 to 35 years of their lives. This means that men must learn to do their share of family tasks such as caring for the children and daily (37) _______ chores. Children, too, especially adolescents, have to (38) _______ with the numbers of their family in sharing household tasks.

The widespread acceptance of contraception has meant that having (39) _______ is a matter of choice, not an automatic result of marriage. Marriage itself has become a choice. As alternatives (40) _______ common-law relationships and single-parent families have become socially acceptable, women will become more independent.

31. A. which              B. that                          C. what                          D. it

32. A. must                B. need                         C. would                       D. will

33. A. a                     B. any                          C. some                        D. the

34. A. taking              B. making                     C. keeping                    D. performing

35. A. live                  B. work                       C. hope                         D. ask

36. A. in                    B. for                           C. with                         D. to

37. A. home               B. family                       C. house                      D. household

38. A. carry               B. deal                          C. cooperate                 D. combine

39. A. time                 B. families                    C. happiness                 D. children

40. A. similar to          B. like                           C. such as                    D. or else

PART 2: WRITING TASK (2.0p)

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (0.5p)

1. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.

     It is such_________________________________________

2. Tom is the most industrious pupil.

    No other pupil_________________________________________

3. I had no sooner closed the door than somebody knocked.

  Hardly_________________________________________

4.  People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.  

   The Chinese _________________________________________

5. My husband didn’t leave the car keys, so I couldn’t pick him up at the station.

     If my husband_________________________________________

Write about the following topic: (1.5p)

What would you like to do when you finish your education? In about 140 words, write the kind of work you want to do and give some reasons to explain why.

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PHU XUAN HIGH SCHOOL                             THE SECOND - SEMESTER  EXAMINATION

Full name: ……………………………………..                 ENGLISH 12                

Class: 12 ………………………………………                  Time allotted: 60 minutes

Candidate ID number …………………                            Academic year: 2015 - 2016

_________________________________________________________________________________

TEST CODE: 105

PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE ( 0.2 * 40 = 8 P)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs

 from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1.   A. school                            B. choose                           C. blood                            D. bamboo       

2.   A. liked                             B. bothered                         C. swallowed                      D. earned

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

3.   A. charity                           B. helicopter                       C. enthusiasm                   D. operate

4.   A. acquaintance                  B. attraction                        C. suspicion                        D. influence

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

5.   By the time I _____ to bed last night, I _____ my homework.

      A. went – have already finished                                     B. had gone – already finished

      C. went – had already finished                                   D. was going – were already finishing

6.   Electric lights are _____, clean, and give more light than gas.

      A. economy                        B. economical                   C. economic                        D. economics   

7.   Peter: “I thought your game was much better last night.” – Dave: “You’ve got to be kidding! _____!”

      A. I myself like it very much                                          B. I thought it was terrible          

      C. I’m sure you enjoy it                                                 D. I suppose it was not bad 

8.   _____ her hard work, she could not have passed the exam.                                      

      A. Due to                           B. Because                         C. Though                D. Had it not been for

9.   She suggested that we _____ at the restaurant in the Hilton Garden Inn for a change of venue.          

      A. could meet                     B. will meet                        C. meet                             D. met 

10.  My father and his teacher talked a lot about the things and persons _____ they could remember.

      A. who                               B. which                             C. what                              D. that

11. The textbook _________ to my teacher has just been stolen.

         A. belonged                       B. belonging                    C. belongs                           D. belong

12.Mai: “Our living standards have been improved greatly” – Susan: “_____.”

      A. Thank you for saying so                            B. Sure. I couldn’t agree more                                 

      C. No, it’s nice to say so                                D. Yes, it’s nice of you to say so

13.  We arrived_____ to have some coffee before class.

      A. enough early                   B. too early                         C. early enough                D. early too      

14.  You and I are busy right now, _____?

      A. aren’t I                          B. aren’t we                      C. we aren’t                       D. aren’t you   

15.  We’ve just bought _____table.

     A. a big old square             B. an old big square             C. a big square old           D. a square big old

16.  I am going to ___________ .

      A. have tested my eyes       B. have my eyes testing C. have my eyes test   D. have my eyes tested

17. The more he tried to help her, _________ she seemed to appreciate it.

         A. less                                B. lesser                          C. the less                         D. the lesser

18. Will you keep _________ on things here until I get back?

      A. an eye                           B. eyes                               C. your eyes                       D. the eye

Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

19.  If I knew you were coming, I would have met you at the airport.

      A. knew                             B. at                                   C. would have                     D. were

20.  Despite of the fact that I washed my hands, they still look dirty.

      A. that                                B. Despite of                     C. they                               D. dirty

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer.

            Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communication without speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of a signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and the dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in of themselves. A stop sign of a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theatre provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural message.

            Although signals, sings symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have major disadvantage. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech. Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few.

21. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

      A Signs, signals                   B Gestures                                C Communication          D Speech

22. What does the author say about the speech?

      A It is the only true form  of communication             

      B. It is dependent upon the advances made by inventor

      C It is necessary for communication to occur           

      D It is the most advanced form of communication

23.  According to the passage, what is a signal?              

      A The most difficult form of communication to describe

      B A form of communication which may be used across long distances

      C A form of communication that interrupts the environment

      D The form of communication most related to cultural perceptions

24. The phrase “impinge upon” in paragraph 1 is closet in meaning to …………….

      A. prohibit                           B. vary                                     C. intrude                       D. improve

25. The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to ………….

      A. way                               B. environment                          C. function                       D. signal

26. The word “potential” in paragraph 1 could be replaced by ………..

      A. advanced                       B. organization                          C. possibility                  D. range

27. The word “intricate” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by …..

      A. inefficient                       B. complicated                        C. historical                      D. uncertain

28. Applauding was cited as an example of ………..

      A. a signal                          B. a sign                                   C. a gesture                     D. a symbol

29. Why were the telephone, radio, television invented?

      A Because people were unable to understand signs, signals, symbols and gesture

      B Because people wanted to communicate across long distances

      C Because people believed that signs, signals, symbols were obsolete

      D Because people wanted new forms of entertainment

30.  It may be concluded from this passage that

      A signs, signals, symbols and gestures are form of communication

      B symbols are very easy to define and interpret

      C only some cultures have signs, signals, symbols

      D waving and handshaking are not related to culture

Read the following passage and  indicate the correct word for each of the numbered blanks.

Statesmen define a family as "a group of individuals having a common dwelling and related by blood, adoption or marriage, (31) _______ includes common-law relationships." Most people are born into one of these groups and (32) _______ live their lives as a family in such a group.

Although the definition of a family may not change, (33) _______ relationship of people to each other within the family group changes as society changes. More and more wives are (34) _______ paying jobs, and, as a result, the roles of husband, wife and children are changing. Today, men expect to (35) _______ for pay for about 40 years of their lives, and, in today's marriages (36) _______ which both spouses have paying jobs, women can expect to work for about 30 to 35 years of their lives. This means that men must learn to do their share of family tasks such as caring for the children and daily (37) _______ chores. Children, too, especially adolescents, have to (38) _______ with the numbers of their family in sharing household tasks.

The widespread acceptance of contraception has meant that having (39) _______ is a matter of choice, not an automatic result of marriage. Marriage itself has become a choice. As alternatives (40) _______ common-law relationships and single-parent families have become socially acceptable, women will become more independent.

31. A. which              B. that                          C. what                          D. it

32. A. must                B. need                         C. would                       D. will

33. A. a                     B. any                          C. some                        D. the

34. A. taking             B. making                     C. keeping                    D. performing

35. A. live                  B. work                       C. hope                         D. ask

36. A. in                    B. for                           C. with                         D. to

37. A. home               B. family                       C. house                       D. household

38. A. carry               B. deal                          C. cooperate               D. combine

39. A. time                 B. families                    C. happiness                 D. children

40. A. similar to          B. like                           C. such as                   D. or else

PART 2: WRITING TASK (2.0p)

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (0.5p)

1. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.

    It is such  a dirty restaurant that no one wants to eat there.

2. Tom is the most industrious pupil.

     No other pupil is as industrious as Tom

3. I had no sooner closed the door than somebody knocked.

   Hardly had I closed the door when somebody knocked

4.  People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.  

  The Chinese are believed to have invented paper in 105 A.D

5. My husband didn’t leave the car keys, so I couldn’t pick him up at the station.

 If my husband had left the car keys, I could have picked him up at the station.

Write about the following topic: (1.5p)

What would you like to do when you finish your education? In about 140 words, write the kind of work you want to do and give some reasons to explain why.