The Second English Test- The First Semester 2010-2011 Edited by Vo Pham Thien Thy M.A Code 635. 1 TRƯỜNG THPT Nguyễn An Ninh ĐỀ KIỂM TRA 1 TIẾT số 2/HKI MƠN TIẾNG ANH 12 Thời gian lm bi: 45 pht (40 cu trắc nghiệm) M đề 635 Họ, tn học sinh:__________________________ - Số báo danh: ________ 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 from 1 to 5. A job interview is a process in which a possible employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the job. When you come to an interview, remember to bring with you your school certificates and letters of recommendation from your teachers or your previous employers. In addition, you may jot down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job and prepare for the questions that are often asked during the interview. Make sure you know where the interview is and how to get there. Be on time or a few minutes early. Don’t forget to dress neatly and formally. During the interview, you should focus on what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the questions the interviewer asks. Be clear, polite and honest. If you do not know something about the more technical aspects of the job, admit it and stress that you are ready to learn. Show enthusiasm when the job is explained to you. Always show your best side, your keenness to work and your sense of responsibility. Don’t forget to say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office. After the interview, if you are offered the position, congratulations ! If you do not get the job, try not to be too disappointed. Think about the interviewer’s comments because they may help you prepare better when you are called for the next job interview. Good luck ! Cu 1: What is an interview ? It is a process in which __________ A. An employer evaluates their company B. An employee evaluates an employer C. An employer evaluates an employee D. An employee evaluates an applicant Cu 2: When you come to an interview, it is important for you to__________ . A. arrive late or a few minutes early B. prepare enough kinds of documents C. read your qualifications and experience carefully D. jot down the questions to be asked Cu 3: During the interview, you should _________ . A. be on time and dress neatly and formally B. make a real effort to interview C. be polite, honest, clear, important and enthusiastic D. know something about the technical aspects of the job The Second English Test- The First Semester 2010-2011 Edited by Vo Pham Thien Thy M.A Code 635. 2 Cu 4: After the interview, applicants should __________ . A. send congratulations B. call for the next interview C. look on the bright sight D. be disappointed Cu 5: What is the best title for this passage ? A. A job interview: its strengths and weaknesses B. A job interview: a fight between the employer and the applicant C. Types of job interviews D. A job interview and the preparations Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions 6 to 8. Cu 6: A. changed B. arrived C. rained D. helped Cu 7: A. record B. social C. calendar D. document Cu 8: A. bats B. speaks C. eggs D. photographs Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 9 to 27. Cu 9: We lived in a small town_______________ A. where is called Di An B. called Di An C. is called Di An D. that called Di An Cu 10: : Children ______ up in the country are generally healthy. A. bring B. brought C.bringing D. to bring Cu 11: I did not come to the party due to the rain. A. If it did not rain, I would come to your party B. Even though it rained, I came to your party. C. Suppose it did not rain, I would come to your party. D. If it had not rained, I would have come to your party. Cu 12: ________ should try to make impression ______ the interviewer. A. Apply/ of B. Applications/ on C. Applicants/ on D.Applying/ about Cu 13: Pointing sometimes is simply a way of getting someone’s ________ . A. attention B. assistance C. attraction D. communication Cu 14: He wanted to meet at 1 a .m ________ is a nuisance. A. when B. that C. ,which D. which Cu 15: Mary:” Could you pick me up at 6 o’clock?” Peter : “ _________. I’m still at the meeting”. A. I think, I couldn’t B. No problem C. Yes, of course I could D. I’m afraid not Cu 16: While many people choose to watch films at ______ home, I prefer going to _________ cinema. A. / the B. the /the C.the / D. / a Cu 17: Much progress on computers ________ since 1950. A. has made B. has been made C. has done D. has been done Cu 18: : We________ not to disturb the baby because he ______. A. ask/ is sleeping B. are asked / was sleeping C. asked / was sleeping D. are asked / is sleeping. Cu 19: I wasn’t aware ______ any problems ______ the new designs. The Second English Test- The First Semester 2010-2011 Edited by Vo Pham Thien Thy M.A Code 635. 3 A. in / of B. on / at C. for/ about D. of / of. Cu 20: This is the photo of my late great grandfather. He ________ married six times. A. was B. is C. has been D. had been Cu 21: He doesn’t come home ……… very late at night. A. by the time B. so far C. until D. without Cu 22: A(n) ________ was conducted among students of different nationalities to determine their attitudes toward love and marriage. A. survey B. experiment C. test D. operation Cu 23: We might raise our hand and wave to somebody as a(n)_______that we see her/him. A. attention B. signal C. symbol D. logo Cu 24: “You really have a nice watch !” _ “_____________ .” . A. You’re welcome B. Oh, that’s all right. C. Thank you. That’s a nice compliment. D. You had got to be kidding ! Cu 25: The_______ , of Doi Moi was to raise the living standards of the people. A. reason B. result C. aim D. awareness Cu 26: I didn’t recognize her ________ I’d met her before. A. although B. so that C. while D. because Cu 27: The government accepts the proposals to ______ the social security system. A. inform B. reform C.change D. replace Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 28 to 31. We can communicate not only through words … 28… through body language. Body language … 29… our posture, facial expressions, and gestures. Because body language is so important, you’ll want to know … 30… yours is saying and how to interpret other people’s, too. Here are some examples of body language and its meaning. If your posture is slumped and your head is down, this could … 31… that you are sad or you lack confidence. If your posture is straight but relaxed, you are … 32… confidence and friendliness. Cu 28: A. and B. but also C. as well D. nor Cu 29: A. contains B. carries C. consists D. includes Cu 30: A. how B. about C. what D. that Cu 31: A. understand B. know C. speak D. mean Cu 32: A. expressing B. letting C. telling D. talking Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question 33 to 37. Cu 33: I haven’t met my uncle since last Christmas. A. The last time I met my uncle was in last Christmas. B. I met my uncle last Christmas. C. The last time I met my uncle was on last Christmas. D. I did not meet my uncle last Christmas. The Second English Test- The First Semester 2010-2011 Edited by Vo Pham Thien Thy M.A Code 635. 4 Cu 34: : It’s essential that you are on time for the lecture. . A. It’s necessary for you to arrive early for the lecture. B. You must be on time for the lecture. C. I’d rather you arrive on time for the lecture. D. You don’t have to be late for the lecture. Cu 35: “I’ll come to see you tomorrow,” Tom said to Ann. That is, Tom ………… A. asked to come to see Ann the following day B. suggested coming to see Ann the following day C. promised to come to see Ann the following day D. admitted coming to see Ann the following day Cu 36: They say Lan won a special prize. That is, …………… A. Lan has been said to win a special prize. B. They are said that Lan won a special prize. C. It is said that Lan has won a special prize. D. Lan is said to have won a special prize. Cu 37: Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position. A. It was his ability that helped him do the job and get the position. B. Although he was able to do the job, he was not offered the position C. He was not offered the position regardless his ability to do the job. D. If he had enough ability to do the job, He would be offered the position. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 38 to 40. Cu 38: Although my parents are very busy at work, but they try to spend as much time with their A B C D children as possible. Cu 39: Next year she is going to get married with John and they are going to move to Bristol. A B C D Cu 40: A smile is a sign of friendly and interest, but people sometimes smile just to be polite. A B C D  End of The Test . something about the technical aspects of the job The Second English Test- The First Semester 2010-2011 Edited by Vo Pham Thien Thy M.A Code 635. 2 Cu 4: After the interview, applicants. ______ the new designs. The Second English Test- The First Semester 2010-2011 Edited by Vo Pham Thien Thy M.A Code 635. 3 A. in / of B. on / at C. for/ about D. of / of. Cu 20: This is the. uncle last Christmas. C. The last time I met my uncle was on last Christmas. D. I did not meet my uncle last Christmas. The Second English Test- The First Semester 2010-2011 Edited by Vo