Phan Đình Phùng High School ____________ THE 2010-2011 SECOND TERM FINAL TEST ENGLISH 12 – Basic program TIME ALLOWANCE: 60 minutes CODE 101 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others Question 1: A. chew B. news C. few D. view Question 2: A. maintained B. developed C. concerned D. raised Question 3: A. much B. chore C. exchange D. technology Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others Question 4: A. computer B. medical C. dangerous D. powerful Question 5: A. wherever B. volunteer C. example D. disaster Choose the one word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences Question 6: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer. A. speed B. expectation C. improvement D. treatment Question 7: A nuclear station may take risk exploding due to unexpected incidents. A. developing B. going off C. destroying D. running Question 8: Anna needed some money, ________, she took a part-time job. A. furthermore B. therefore C. moreover D. however Question 9: World Wide Fund for Nature was formed to do the mission of the preservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of natural resources, and the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. A. energy B. extinction C. development D. contamination Question 10: Frank's wallet is lying on the coffee table. He _______ it here last night. A. must have left B. should have left C. must be leaving D. needn't leave Question 11: Since their appearance, books are a previous ________ of knowledge and pleasure. A. sum B. pile C. source D. amount Question 12: The goalie tried to catch _______ ball, but he failed. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø Question 13: lf a defender ___ with a free throw, holds or sinks an attacker, he is excluded from the game for twenty seconds. A. punches B. passes C. plays D. interferes Question 14: Viet Nam's successful hosting of the 22nd SEA Games is considered a/an _____ example for other countries to follow, particularly in honesty, consistence and organizing method. A. festival B. outstanding C. energetic D. peaceful Question 15: Gertrude _______her mother; she has blue eyes and fair hair too. A. take after B. take in C. take up D. take down Question 16: The machine ________ on by pressing this switch. A. can turn B. must turn C. can be turned D. should be turning Question 17: To become a novelist, you need to be ________. A. imagine B. imagination C. imaginative D. imaginarily Question 18: A _______ is a very large wave, often caused by an earthquake that flows onto the land and destroys things. A. famine B. catastrophe C. flood D. tsunami Question 19: ________ has changed. Everything is the same as it was. A. Nothing B. Everything C. Anything D. Something Question 20: Mark Twain is an author ______ I like best. A. that books B. whose books C. the book of whom D. his books Question 21: Peter _______ for thirty minutes before Mary arrived. A. was waiting B. has been waiting C. had been waiting D. would be waiting Question 22: John has not phoned us _______ he left the city. A. until B. since C. after D. as Question 23: Our country is trying its best to accelerate the rate ___ economic growth. A. of B. at C. for D. from Question 24: Alex is busy _______ for his exams. A. to study B. studied C. studies D. studying Question 25: _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. In spite B. In spite of C. Although D. Despite Question 26: Either you or your friend _______ on charge today. A. is B. are C. was D. were Question 27: You are not allowed to use the club's facilities _____ you are a member. A. if B. unless C. provided D. supposed Question 28: We saw many beautiful birds _______ in the lake. A. when we are fishing B. while fished C. fishing D. while fishing Question 29: Magret: You look great in this new dress, Ann. Ann: ______________________. A. I am glad you like it B. Do not say anything about it C. Not at all D. With pleasure Question 30: He advised _______ too far. A. her did not go B. her do not go C. her not to go D. she did not go Identify the one underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that must be corrected Question 31: That the trees lose their leaves are a sign of winter. A B C D Question 32: One of the most popular holiday is Thanksgiving, which is celebrated in November. A B C D Question 33: Would you mind not to smoke on the bus? It disturbs other people. A B C D Question 34: The length of the trip will depend on how good are the roads. A B C D Question 35: Caroline did so well in her speech today that she should have rehearsed it many times this past week. A B C D Choose the one word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage The film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is based on the first of the· books by J.K. Rowling. It is an excellent attempt at re-creating the magic of the books. The dialogue is just ___(36)___ the original, with the actors often using the exact words as they were written. The characters all look very ___(37)___ and they are dressed in the sort of costumes you imagine when you read the book. Only the. soundtrack is truly ___(38)___ because, of course, there isn't any music in the book. The scene where the children are learning to ___(39)___ their broomsticks has some amazing special effects which create a wonderful magical atmosphere. It also required a number of clever stunts which ___(40)___ have been quite dangerous. When the film was released, it had record ticket sales at the box office. Question 36: A. alike B. like C. likely D. as Question 37: A. real B. reality C. realize D. realistic Question 38: A. original B. origin C. originate D. originally Question 39: A. blow B. drive C. ride D. climb Question 40: A. should B. must C. needn't D. couldn't Read the passage carefully, then choose A, B, C or D for the best answer Technology has come to the rescue of those who hate to be out of touch. First there were beepers; now there are cellular phones. These small telephones can go anywhere with you. Anyone who may need to reach you can simply call your cellular number. Of course, the numbers for most cellular phones work only in a specific city. Some companies have formed networks with other cellular phone services in other cities to try to make numbers work for their customers no matter where they are . But customers who travel frequently to the same city have come up with their own solution - they simply get a second cellular phone number for the second city. Question 41: Why do people like cellular phones? A. They can use them in the office. B. They fit in a briefcase. C. They like technology. D. They can use them anywhere. Question 42: What is the disadvantage of cellular phones? A. The sound is not clear. B. They do not ring loudly. C. They are expensive. D. They work only in one city. Question 43: If people visit another city often, what is the simple solution to make their cellular phone work? A. Get a second number in that city B. Use a regular telephone C. Communicate by fax D. Buy a beeper Question 44: The sentence "no matter where they are" in the passage is closest in meaning to _______. A. they don't care where they are B. wherever they are C. they have no idea where they are D. where they are is not known Question 45: The phrase "come up with" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________. A. found B. confronted C. accepted D. crested Choose a sentence A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the original one Question 46: It is really important to have friends whom you can count on. A. You should have reliable friends whom you can trust. B. You should not contact with friends who make use of you. C. Some friends may make your feelings hurt. D. Do not believe in any friends. Question 47: We will set off tomorrow. A. We will have to postpone our trip tomorrow. B. Tomorrow will be a good day for us to go C. We will leave the place tomorrow. D. We will arrive home tomorrow. Question 48: Despite her age, she gets about easily. A. She is too old to do anything easily. B. Because she is old, she cannot go anywhere. C. Her age prevents her from going from place to place. D. Although she is old, she can travel easily. Question 49: "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary. A. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home. B. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home. B. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home. D. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home. Question 50: The criminals got away in spite of the efforts of the police. A. Even though the police made their efforts, the criminals escaped. B. Without the efforts of the police, the criminals would have escaped. C. Thanks to the efforts of the police, the criminals were imprisoned. D. The criminals were caught because of the efforts of the police. . THE 201 0-2 011 SECOND TERM FINAL TEST ENGLISH 12 – Basic program TIME ALLOWANCE: 60 minutes CODE 101 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the. excellent attempt at re-creating the magic of the books. The dialogue is just ___(36)___ the original, with the actors often using the exact words as they were written. The characters all look. Question 50: The criminals got away in spite of the efforts of the police. A. Even though the police made their efforts, the criminals escaped. B. Without the efforts of the police, the criminals