Test youself Review U1-5 - Tiếng Anh Lớp 12

TEST YOURSELF
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. ancient 	B. educate	C. stranger	D. transfer 
A. account 	B. astound	C. country	D. mounting 
A. coughed 	B. developed	C. introduced 	D. downloaded 
A. wicked 	B. reduced	C. influenced 	D. expressed 
A. accessed 	B. searched	C. surfed	D. recorded
A. because 	B. nurse	C. horse	D. purpose 
A. cultures 	B. customs	C. ideas	D. migrants 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. confide 	B. comfort	C. inflate	D. severe 
A. anthem 	B. appear 	C. attire	D. attend 
A. biology 	B. environment 	C. geography 	D. scientific
A. computer 	B. technology 	C. magazine 	D. connection 
A. networking 	B. television	C. socialize 	D. communication 
A. diversity 	B. endanger	C. geography	D. opposite 
A. circumstance 	B. considerate 	C. community	D. identity
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The speaker paused. He hesitated to answer the direct question raised by the audience.
A. decided 	B. continued 	C. determined 	D. wavered 
The government's plans to cut taxes really stimulated the economy.
A. discouraged 	B. started 	C. weakened 	D. improved
Chauvet Jeans was a well-known nineteen century painter whose paintings are extraordinarily sophisticated. 
A. old-fashioned 	B. basic	C. primitive	D. complex 
Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about the world. 
A. inspirational 	B. provocative 	C . stimulating	D. universal 
She was brought up in the slums of Leeds. 
A. downtown area	B. industrial area 	C. poor area	D. rural area 
For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories. 
A. leak 	B. release 	C. poison	D. pollutant 
We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day. 
A. accident 	B. fullness	C. mass	D. crowd 
Each form of mass media has an important impact on society. 
A. influence 	B. pressure 	C. affection	D. role 
She thinks that unfortunately they may not understand the benefits of online information. 
A. advantages 	B. points 	C. features	D. amounts 
Integration and assimilation can help reduce feelings of loss and grief as the migrant starts to incorporate aspects of the majority culture.
A. disadvantage 	B. disapproval 	C. discrimination 	D. sadness 
This is especially important in the age of globalisation, where countries face a daunting challenge to preserve their own cultural identities. 
A. intimidating 	B. delighting 	C. encouraging 	D. urging
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
She comes from an admirable and respectable family.
A. good 	B. respected 	C. unworthy 	D. dignified 
They are going to have to amputate his left leg which was badly injured in the accident. 
A. remove 	B. separate	C. cut off	D. mend 
Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the exams, but such gender discrimination is now disappearing.
A. unfairness 	B. injustice	C. partiality 	D. equality 
In cities, two of the most pressing problems facing the world today also come together: poverty and environmental degradation.
A. destruction 	B. poisoning 	C. pollution 	D. progression 
'If we continue to deplete our planets natural resources, we will damage the environment significantly. 
A. use up 	B. add to 	C. reduce	D. exhaust 
She stays incredibly focused and is never distracted by others.
A. disturbed 	B. confused 	C. bewildered 	D. concentrated 
The library reduced the number of print newspapers and magazines that they used to
subscribe to. 
A. increased 	B. decreased 	C. rose	D. fell 
Using social networks helps you keep in touch with friends and family any time.
A. put up with 	B. keep track of 	C. lose touch with 	D. catch up with 
Kootenay-Jobin says the cultural integration experience can be exacerbated by challenges such as racism and housing. 
A. increased 	B. improved 	C. provoked	D. worsen 
He said he was only joking, but his comments were so close to the bone. 
A. annoying 	B. offensive 	C. personal	D. respectful 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
His father used to be a ____ professor at the university. Many students worshipped him..
A. distinct 	B. distinctive 	C. distinguishing 	D. distinguished 
Mark Zuckerberg's enormous success has taken a lot of hardwork and ____.
A. indifference 	B. dedication 	C. loyalty 	D. reputation 
The map of top ten most densely ____ countries in the world includes Monaco, Singapore, Bahrain, Malta and Bangladesh.
A. populated 	B. populating 	C. population 	D. popular 
Tony was totally opposed but if you give him some time to think about what you said. I'm sure he will ____ to your point of view. 
A. come round 	B. deal with 	C. fit out	D. keep down 
Don't worry. We're in good time; there's ____ to hurry.
A. impossible 	B. no need	C. no purpose 	D. unnecessary 
____ is wiping out many kinds of plants and animals. 
A. Defoliation 	B. Deforestation 	C. Deformation	D. Degradation 
The tiger is ____ of extinction. It is difficult to find them in the wild. 
A. on the wing 	B. on the rocks 	C. on the verge 	D. on the ground
We ____ the kittens carefully and sold them for a good profit. 
A. brought up 	B. grew up 	C . rose	D. aroused 
We need to act quickly to ____ to climate change, or it will be a disaster for the whole planet. 
A. adapt 	B. go back 	C. reverse	D. transit 
Nowadays, people are searching for more ____ materials to build their houses. 
A. environment-friendly	B. environmentally-friendly 
C. environmental-friendly	D. environmental-friend 
While a sports match has spectators and radio has listeners, television has ____.
A. audience 	B. witnesses	C. viewers 	D. commentators 
I hate ____ newspapers; they're just full of gossip, scandal and lies! 
A. online 	B. daily	C. tabloid	D. rubbish 
New digital media forms are more personal and social as they allow people to connect each other and ____ their experiences.
A. personal 	B. persona 	C. personalize 	D. personify 
The pie chart shows the preferred forms of communication recorded in a survey ____ in Intel Secondary School in August 2014. 
A. carried out 	B. carried on 	C. carried away 	D. carried up 
A broad definition of ____ is when two separate items, each with different characteristics, come together and blend. 
A. assimilation 	B. diversity 	C. preservation 	D. urbanization
Urbanization can bring social health and benefit; ____, it also has its drawbacks.
A. by the way 	B . furthermore 	C. however 	D. moreover 
We ____ to the hospital to visit Mike when he ____ to say that he was fine. 
A. were driving - was calling 	B. drove - called 
C. were driving – called	D. drove - was calling 
Last night, we ____ for you for ages but you never ____ up. 
A. waited – showed	B. would wait - showed 
C. were waiting - were showing 	D. waited – was showing 
Since they ____ us they ____ to visit us last Sunday, we ____ forward to the day. 
A. were telling - came - looked 	B . would tell – would visit - would look
C. told – would come - were looking 	D. tell - are coming - will look 
After a hard-working day, I went to ____ bed and had ____ most beautiful dream ever. 
A. the - the 	B. a – the	C. a – a	D. Ø - the 
Every week, his mother goes to ____ university to visit him while my mother has never come to visit me since I went to ____ university.
A. the - Ø 	B. the - the 	C. Ø - Ø	D. a - the 
He left on ____10 o'clock train yesterday to see his father who was taken to ____ hospital last week when he broke ____ right leg. 
A. the - the - the 	B. the - a - a 	C. a - a - the 	D. the - Ø – Ø
The recommendation that she ____ a holiday was carried out. 
A. has taken 	B. take	C. taken	D. taking 
Was it really necessary that I ____ there watching you the entire time you were rehearsing for the play? It was really boring watching you repeat the scenes over and over again.
A. am sitting 	B. be sitting 	C. being sitting 	D. sitting 
There wasn't a chair for the headmaster, ____ is a big problem. 
A. what 	B. which 	C. that	D. where 
True Blood is my favourite TV series, ____ I don't have much time to watch it often. 
A. although 	B. before	C. if	D. yet 
____ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily crowded. 
A. So 	B. While 	C. Unless	D. Even though 
Linda only ____ the film after she ____ the book. 
A. understood – read	B. understood - had read 
C. had understood – read	D. understood - was reading 
Many of the people who attended Major Gordon's funeral ____ him for many years. 
A. didn't see 	B. wouldn't see 	C. haven't seen 	D. hadn't seen 
Her negligence resulted ____ the loss of a major contract ____ the company. 
A. to - from 	B. for- over 	C. in – for	D. into - about 
You can never rely ____ Anna to provide you ____ information.
A. of - with 	B. for - to 	C. on - with 	D. on - by 
Lately, I ____ about changing my career because I ____ dissatisfied with the conditions at my company. 
A. have been thinking - have become 	B. have been thinking - have been become 
C. have thought - have become	D. have thought - have been becoming 
The market for tablets is becoming ____ all the time. 
A. competitiver and competitiver	B. more and more competitive 
C. more competitiver and competitiver	D. more competitive and competitive 
My dad's eyesight is getting ____. He can hardly see anything these days. 
A. more worser and worser	B. more and more worse
C. worse and worse	D. worser and worser 
Visitors can ____ various types of “ao dai” costumes for free at the Ha Noi Global Cultural Center. 
A. dress up 	B. put on	C. try on	D. wear out 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 
Last month, while my friend was traveling round England by the car, he crashed the car into a tree.
	 A	 B	 C	 D
The researchers of Harvard University reported that the tigers are one of the most dangerous species in the 
 A	 B	 C	 	 D
jungle.
Strong city planning will be essential in managing those and others difficulties as the world's urban areas 
	 A	 B	 C	 D
well.
Because of urbanization continues, not only the infrastructure for health but also other social services in 
	A	 B	 C
cities need improving,
	 D
He shouted at his girlfriend, that really disappointed me. 
	 A	 B	 C	 D
My beautiful and intelligent sister turned off TV, sit down and started to cry.
	 A	 B	 C	 D
The crime rate in this city has increased from ten per cent last year to thirty per cent by the end of 2009 
	A	 B
due to the influx of the gang element.
 C	 D
For conclusion, the death of local languages is an alarming development. 
 A	 B	 C	 D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Good luck to you in your exam! 
A. Thank you! Same to you.	B. Yeah. That's the one. 
C. Well, I'll see.	D. Don't worry! I'll be fine. 
What a wonderful party! 
A. I am fine. Thank you!	B. I don't know. Let me check. 
C. I am happy you like it.	D. Same to you. Thanks! 
Anna: "Personally, I love peaceful and quiet life in rural areas."
 Jenny: “____”
A. Neither do I. 	B. No, I won't. 	C. So do I. 	D. Yes, I like it. 
Mark: "How do you do?"
 Jenny: “____”
A. I'm well. Thank you.	B. How do you do? 	C. Not too bad.	D. Yeah, OK. 
Would you mind closing the door? 
A. Yes, I do.	B. No, of course not. 	C. Yes, please	D. No, thank you. 
The shop opens from Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. 
A. Really? That's wonderful.	B. There's no way I can do it. 
C. There's one around the corner. 	D. Yes, of course, I will join you. 
A: Would you like to come with me to the newsagent's?
 B: ____
A. No, I wouldn't.	B. No, sorry. I don't like movies.
C. Yes, I'd love to.	D. I would like it. 
A: Thanks a lot for fixing the computer for me!
 B: ____
A. You will be welcome!	B. It's my pleasure to help you! 
C. Safe and sound!	D. You must say again! 
Mark the letter A. B. C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Connor is said to be very ambitious and aggressive.
A. People regard Connor as an ambitious and aggressive person. 
B. People talk Connor as an ambitious and aggressive person. 
C. People believe in Conor as an ambitious and aggressive person.
D. People feel Conor as an ambitious and aggressive person. 
The rural population grew slowly from 1950 to 1990 and reached its peak in 1992.
A. The rural population experienced an upward trend from 1950 to 1992. 
B. The rural population hit its highest level in 1992 after a slight increase in 40 years. 
C. The rural population leveled off in 1992 after growing slowly for 40 years.
D. The rural population reached its lowest level in 1992 after growing slowly for 40 years. 
The number of unemployed people doubled between 2005 and 2009.
A. Twice as many people were unemployed in 2005 compared to 2009. 
B. Twice as many people were unemployed in 2009 than in 2005. 
C. There were twice as many unemployed people in 2005 compared to 2009.
D. There were twice as many unemployed people in 2009 as in 2005. 
I think we should change the topic of our presentation.
A. It's high time that we change the topic of our presentation. 
B. I'd rather our presentation change the topic. 
C. It's high time that we changed the topic of our presentation.
D. I suggest we to change the topic of our presentation. 
At no time Jane asks me when she uses my bathroom.
A. Jane is always using my bathroom without asking! 
B. It is very unusual for Jane to ask me when she uses my bathroom. 
C. Jane has no time to ask me when she uses my bathroom.
D. Sometimes Jane asks me when she uses my bathroom. 
Merry allows her children to stay up late on Saturday evenings.
A. Merry makes her children stay up late on Saturday evenings. 
B. Merry gets her children to stay up late on Saturday evenings. 
C. Merry helps her children stay up late on Saturday evenings.
D. Merry lets her children stay up late on Saturday evenings. 
My eldest sister started working as a freelance journalist as soon as she graduated from university. 
A. No sooner had my eldest sister started working as a freelance journalist than she graduated from university. 
B. Hardly had my eldest started working as a freelance journalist when she graduated from university.
C. No sooner had my eldest sister graduated from university than she started working as a freelance journalist. 
D. After my eldest sister graduated from university, she had started working as a freelance journalist. 
Nancy failed to understand what the story was about until she saw the film based on it.
A. Nancy doesn't understand what the story is about. 
B. Not until she saw the film based on it did Nancy understand what the story was about. 
C. It was until she saw the film based on it that Nancy understood what the story was about.
D. Nancy went to see the film before she read the story. 
It was the first time she had ever seen such a moving documentary,
A. She had never seen a moving documentary before. 
B. She had seen such a moving documentary for a long time. 
C. She had never seen a more moving documentary than this before.
D. The first time she saw such a moving documentary was a long time ago 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 
A car hit the fence of my garden. I was cleaning the swimming pool.
A. While a car hit the fence I was cleaning the swimming pool. 
B. A car hit the fence and I was cleaning the swimming pool. 
C. I was cleaning the swimming pool when a car hit the fence.
D. I was cleaning the swimming pool then a car hit the fence. 
She got so tired of waiting for him. She just got married to another man.
A. She got so tired of waiting for him that at the end she got married to another man. 
B. She got so tired of waiting for him while she got married to another man.
C. She got so tired of waiting for him afterwards she got married to another man.
D. She got so tired of waiting for him as a result she got married to another man. 
The share price fluctuated. The trend was slightly upward.
A. The share price fluctuated; as the upward trend. 
B. The share price fluctuated; consequently, the trend was slightly upward. 
C. The share price fluctuated; due to the upward trend.
D. The share price fluctuated; however, the trend was slightly upward. 
We paid for the meal. We wanted to say sorry for what we had done.
A. In order to pay for the meal, we wanted to say sorry for what we had done. 
B. We paid for the meal in order to say sorry for what we had done. 
C. We paid for the meal although we wanted to say sorry for what we had done. 
D. The meal we paid for is what we want to say sorry for what we had done.
My sister thinks the film is too frightening. I am not scared at all.
A. My sister thinks the film is too frightening because I am not scared at all. 
B. My sister thinks the film is too frightening so I am not scared at all. 
C. My sister thinks the film is too frightening whereas I am not scared at all.
D. My sister thinks the film is too frightening although I am not scared at all.