BÀI TẬP CỦNG CỐ UNIT 1- LỚP 12

PHẦN I- PRONUNCIATION

Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions.

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

1. At his first school, Mark Zuckerberg in all subjects and worked hard throughout his classes.

A. interested B. excelled C. engrossed D. involved

1. His incredible performance during high school him admission to Harvard University.

A. earned B. attained C. resorted D. applied

1. Mother Teresa suffered various health problems, but nothing could her from fulfilling her mission of serving the poor and needy.

A. persuade B. warn C. appoint D. dissuade

1. In 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for work undertaken in the to overcome poverty and distress.

A. battle B. struggle C. movement D. proposal

1. At the age of 18, Mother Teresa was permission to join a group of nuns in Ireland.

A. required B. sought C. obtained D. given

1. Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his work in helping to end racial

in South Africa

A. integration B. segregation C. achievement D. exploitation

1. Princess Diana fought for her children on any level so they could reach their full as human beings and in their public duties.

A. requirement B. condition C. capacity D. potential

1. Meeting my favorite celebrity at the airport was certainly a of luck that wouldn't have happened if I'd arrived five minutes later.

A. number B. piece C. stroke D. name

1. Steve Jobs might hardly imagine that only a year later the company impressive victory with Apple II, one of the first highly successful personal computer.
   1. attain / massly-produced B. see / mass-produced

C. taste / massive produced D. achieve / mass-producing

1. Ms. May, 59 years old, is the country's longest-serving home secretary in half a century, with a

for seriousness, hard work and above all, determination.

A. fame B. reputation C. achievement D. maintenance

1. Theresa May is one of a growing number of women in traditionally British politics rising to the upper position of leadership.

A. male-dominated B. man-domination C. male-dominating D. man-dominatedly

1. Marilyn Monroe is widely as one of most influential figures in American culture.

A. classified B. depicted C. admired D. regarded

1. May's sports hero was Geoffrey Boycott, a solid, stubborn cricketer who in playing the long game.

A. qualified B. specialized C. engrossed D. indulged

1. Like many other Britain's prime ministers, May a place at Oxford.

A. admitted B. permitted C. won D. constituted

1. She has been quite critical the media focusing on her fashion instead of her achievement as a politician.

A. with B. for C. of D. in

1. Marilyn Monroe was for Golden Globe Best Actress Award for Bus Stop (1956).

A. offered B. nominated C. awarded D. rewarded

1. Marilyn Monroe to a heavy drug use, which had a damaging impact both her mental and physical health.

A. resorted - on B. abused - in C. overexploited - to D. related - for

1. Their family were wealthy but they encouraged their children to work hard and take nothing

.

A. for sure B. for good C. for granted D. for charge

1. When Bill Gates saw an opportunity to found his own company, he dropped Harvard without finishing his course.

A. into B. by C. around D. out of

1. Despite the pervasive press intrusions into her private life, Princess Diana remained very popular because people could identify her.

A. in B. for C. with D. as

1. Elvis was shy and as a youngster was not keen on performing in public.

A. relatively B. respectively C. virtually D. almost

1. As a teenager, he was uninterested in school - but became in music, listening to a huge of contemporary American music.

A. bored - amount B. reluctant – diversity C. reckless - type D. absorbed - range

1. Elvis Presley was for the idea that rock 'n' roll music was having a negative effect on American teenagers.

A. accused B. convicted C. criticized D. charged

1. If Presley was considered a controversial and a rebellious , it just made him more popular with young listeners.

A. creator B. figure C. character D. celebration

1. Darwin was a place on the HMS Beagle to act as a natural scientist on a voyage to the coast of South America.

A. won B. gained C. offered D. admitted

1. Influenced by the work of Malthus, Darwin came a theory of natural selection and gradual evolution over time.

A. off B. into C. out D. up with

1. In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best their environment

A. expense - to B. cost - for C. expenditure - of D. stake - to

1. Van Gogh played a role in the development of modern art.

A. worthless B. valueless C. key D. minor

1. Van Gogh was to a lunatic asylum where he would spend time on and off until his death in 1890.

A. related B. referred C. adapted D. committed

1. Oprah Winfrey has played a key role in modern American life, shaping cultural and promoting various liberal causes.

A. values B. trends C. potentials D. prosperity

1. Martin Luther King devoted his life to the of voting right for black people.

A. effort B. realization C. achievement D. performance

1. His father used to be a professor at the university. Many students worshipped him..

A. distinct B. distinctive C. distinguishing D. distinguished

1. Mark Zuckerberg's enormous success has taken a lot of hard work and .

A. indifference B. dedication C. loyalty D. reputation

1. I can't believe she didn't do anything for the company. I will and be in charge.

A. take over B. take on C. take up D. take in

1. During the Medieval period, people were made public of being witches.

A. complaint B. criminal C. trouble D. accusation

1. That disabled boy's victory in the race set the example to all students in the school.

A. finest B. first-class C. rarest D. most convenient

1. A once said “It is a sweet and honourable thing to die for your country.”

A. patriotism B. patriotic C. patriot D. patrol

1. He is -influenced by his father and grandfather. His behaviors and decisions are exactly the same.

A. mightily B. strongly C. terribly D. weakly

1. IPhone 7 is the latest in the field of smartphone design by Apple.

A. creator B. create C. creativity D. creation

1. Einstein a great impact on modern physics.

A. feels B. does C. a D. has

1. It is the underserved that damaged his life and his family.

A. reputable B. repute C. reputation D. disrepute

1. At the age of 50, Robby William his career after spending his twenty years playing electric guitar.

A. moved B. changed C. adjusted D. stopped

1. She has a wonderful voice but unfortunately, she never gets the to sing in public.

A. event B. occasion C. ability D. chance

1. Michael Hart was the of Project Gutenberg, one of the longest-lasting online library projects.

A. founder B. author C. architect D. father

1. She is not a very nice girl. She seems to enjoy the of others.

A. unfortune B. misfortune C. disfortune D. infortune

1. We the kittens carefully and sold them for a good profit.

A. brought up B. grew up C . rose D. aroused

1. The stores will inevitably end up with each other to increase their market shares.

A. contesting B. contending C. competing D. completing

1. Bill Gates has made large donations to numerous organizations.

A. charitable B. charitably C. charity D. charities

1. Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is encouraging progress in math.

A. doing B. making C. checking D. stopping

1. The of the soil reduced the productivity of the farm.

A. fertility B. hardship C. poverty D. inadequacy

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.

1. His early death only cemented his legendary status, and Elvis Presley has become deeply

ingrained in popular culture.

A. engrossed B. indulged C. deep-rooted D. supreme

1. A distinctive feature of Trump's business and real estate ventures has been the prominent use of his own name.

A. characteristic B. general C. common D. superficial

1. Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world.

A. committed B. dedicated C. committed D. attended

1. Marilyn Monroe has become an iconic representative of fame and female beauty.

A. figure B. image C. typical D. idol

1. Marilyn Monroe was a(n) epitome of sensuality, beauty and effervescence and was naturally photogenic.

A. frame B. indicator C. instructor D. figure

1. Despite the media often being dismissive of Monroe's potential, her efforts to improve acting

paid off.

A. failed B. broke down C. managed D. met with success

1. Margaret Thatcher was known for her tough uncompromising conservative political views, and

became dubbed as ‘The Iron Lady’.

A. reserved B. inflexible C. narrow-minded D. compatible

1. He is commonly referred to as the "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" and epitomizes the post-war pop generation

A. be representative of B. leads C. elaborates D. expands on

1. Leonardo da Vinci created rare masterpieces of art such as The Mona Lisa' and ‘The Last Supper’.
   1. worthless works of art B. invaluable property

C. excellent qualifications D. excellent works of art

1. Da Vinci studied all aspects of life and his far-reaching investigations and discoveries sought to show an underlying unity of the universe.

A. insignificant B. finite C. extensive D. excessive

1. The speaker paused. He hesitated to answer the direct question raised by the audience.

A. decided B. continued C. determined D. wavered

1. Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well.

A. depressed B. motivated C. overlooked D. rejected

1. The government's plans to cut taxes really stimulated the economy.

A. discouraged B. started C. weakened D. improved

1. Chauvet Jeans was a well-known nineteen century painter whose paintings are extraordinarily sophisticated.

A. old-fashioned B. basic C. primitive D. complex

1. Some rock stars started off as rebels with strong and broad principles.

A. beliefs B. honour C. formulas D. law

1. I used to idolize David Beckham because of his dedication and talent.

A. hate B. impress C. worship D. detest

1. Linda is very outgoing, however, her brother is quite reserved.

A. open B. sociable C. easygoing D. shy

1. Ideally, I'd like to work at home but there is no way my boss agrees with that.

A. Generally B. Luckily C. Preferably D. Fortunately

1. Morgan Freeman began to land big roles and won critical and popular acclaim after years of small parts and limited success.

A. arrive B. gain C. deliver D. cause

1. Recognizable smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Lionel Messi was diagnosed by doctors as suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted his growth.

A. inadequacy B. sufficiency C. abundance D. strength

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.

1. Da Vinci from an early age began to display his remarkable academic and artistic talents.

A. striking B. extraordinary C. run-of-the-mill D. exceptional

1. Joachim Lafosse confirms his exceptional talent with "Free Student", a film that is more conventional in its form.

A. out of the ordinary B. abnormal C. usual D. odd

1. Van Gogh became one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century.

A. admired B. honored C. acclaimed D. obscure

1. Michael stood out for his exceptional enthusiasm and soft, infectious musical voice.

A. attract attention B. be inconspicuous C. be conspicuous D. stick out a mile

1. In recent years, Madonna has continued to tour, release albums and engage in humanitarian work.

A. throw oneself into B. become uninvolved in C. have a hand in D. take part in

1. Henry VIII was equally notorious for his six marriages and several scandalous love affairs.

A. anonymous B. infamous C. celebrated D. ill-famed

1. The works Da Vinci did finish were often spectacular masterpieces, such as his paintings The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa.

A. magnificent B. out of this world C. unimpressive D. remarkable

1. The death of Diana princess had a profound impact on the British public and those in other countries.

A. far-reaching B. superficial C. deep-seated D. heartfelt

1. During the Great Depression, many people suddenly found themselves jobless after a night.

A. unemployed B. redundant C. unoccupied D. supplementary

1. I was relieved by the news that they had gone home safe and sound.

A. comforted B. concerned C. relaxed D. lightened

1. She comes from an admirable and respectable family.

A. good B. respected C. unworthy D. dignified

1. 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

1. Her identity will never be revealed in order to protect her children from being judged.

A. uncovered B. proclaimed C. leaked D. hid

1. There are several interesting things emerging from the report.

A. fading B. rising C. coming up D. developing

1. This boy is poorly-educated and doesn't know how to behave properly.

A. uneducated B. knowledgeable C. ignorant D. rude

1. I prefer reading fictional stories to hearing about real events.

A. imaginary B. unreal C. existent D. legendary

1. It is not fair to give such a challenging task to an inexperienced staff like her.

A. comprehensible B. difficult C. provocative D. intriguing

1. White blood cells help defend the body against infection.

A. fight B. cover C. protect D. abandon

PHẦN III- NGỮ PHÁP

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

1. We to the hospital to visit Mike when he to say that he was fine.
   1. were driving - was calling B. drove - called

C. were driving – called D. drove - was calling

1. What to you on Sunday night?

A. happen B. happened C. was happening D. would happen

1. Last night, we for you for ages but you never up.
   1. waited – showed B. would wait - showed

C. were waiting - were showing D. waited – was showing

1. We our quality time when the unexpected guess .
   1. had – came B. were having - came

C. had been having – came D. have had – would have come

1. Since they us they to visit us last Sunday, we forward to the day.
   1. were telling - came - looked B. would tell – would visit - would look

C. told – would come - were looking D. tell - are coming - will look

1. I out last night but at the last minute I that I had a quiz this morning.
   1. was going to go – realized B. went – realized

C. had gone – would realize D. would go - have realized

1. She hasn't paid as much attention to her children as she since she working.
   1. does – starts B. did - started

C. was doing - was starting D. has done - would start

1. My brother at the road when he into a hole.
   1. wasn't looking - was falling B. didn't look - has fallen

C. wasn't looking – fell D. won't look - fall

1. Magellan the first European who through the strait.

• 1. was - was sailing B. was being - was sailing

C. had been – sailed D. was - sailed

1. The first self-sufficient village in Britain the Norman's idea. They were some strange invaders who to change the country in a better way.
   1. was – hoped B. is - have hoped

C. have been - were hoping D. was being - had hoped

1. My best friend and I first four years ago when we were both in the same class.

A. meet B. met C. are meeting D. were meeting

1. Sally a presentation when she forgot how to explain a slide and got embarrassed.

A. is giving B. was giving C. gives D. gave

1. The mechanic our car while we were waiting outside his garage.

A. was repairing B. is repairing C. repairs D. repaired

1. The tourist the night market when someone his wallet.

A. visited , stole B. is visiting , stole C. was visiting, stole D. was visiting, was stealing

1. Nick was listening to the tour guide while William selfies.

A. takes B. took C. was taking D. is taking

1. The tourists were screaming when the zookeeper up the snake and put it into a bag.

A. picked B. pick C. was picking D. is picking

1. A man at the monkeys in the zoo when a monkey snatched his glasses and ran away.

A. is looking B. was looking C. looks D. looked

1. Mary was late for her exam, so she had to cycle to school her life depended it on it.

A. as usual B. as soon as C. as if D. as fast as

1. The fans of Liverpool were because their goalkeeper saved a goal.

A. calm B. anxious C. relieved D. depressed

1. The phonograph by Thomas Edison while he on the telephone repeater.
   1. invented - worked B. was invented - was working

C. was invented - worked D. was inventing - was working

PHẦN IV- ĐỌC HIỂU

Read the advertisement/notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Find Your Inspiration!

Feeling lost or facing a seemingly impossible hurdle? History is filled (1) ordinary people who achieved extraordinary things.

Discover the captivating story of Marie Curie, (2) pioneering scientist who defied societal limitations to unlock the secrets of radioactivity. Her unwavering dedication in the face of hardship will ignite your own inner spark and remind you that even the most (3) dreams are within reach.

Unleash the power of perseverance and embark on your own remarkable journey.

Unveiling the Power Within Explore Lives of Resilience Do you yearn for tales that ignite your spirit and challenge limitations?

Embark on a captivating exploration of remarkable individuals whose unwavering dedication (4)

in history. These narratives, woven with threads of resilience and courage, offer profound lessons in overcoming adversity. Witness firsthand how seemingly (5) obstacles can be surmounted through unwavering determination.

By delving into these exemplary lives, a newfound understanding of human potential can be cultivated. (6) you seek inspiration to conquer your own challenges, or simply a testament to the enduring human spirit, these stories await.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.

Question 7:

1. I just finished reading about Malala Yousafzai and her incredible fight for girls' education.
2. Dear Maya,
3. It makes me want to stand up for what I believe in, no matter the obstacles.
4. It's so inspiring! Her courage in the face of danger is truly remarkable.
5. Maybe we can watch her documentary together sometime?
6. Best, Alex.

A. b – a – c – d – e – f B. b – a – d – c – f – e

C. b – a – d – c – e – f D. b – c – a – d – e – f

Question 8:

1. Together, they revolutionized physics with their groundbreaking research on radioactivity, a term Marie herself coined.
2. Denied formal education due to her gender, she tirelessly studied on her own.
3. Their discoveries earned them a shared Nobel Prize in 1903, with Marie receiving a second Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911, becoming the first person to win twice.
4. Eventually joining the Sorbonne in Paris, she met Pierre Curie, her future husband and scientific partner.
5. Marie Curie, born Manya Sklodowska in Warsaw, Poland, faced constant obstacles in her pursuit of science.

E. e – c – b – d – a B. e – b – d – c – a

C. e – d – b – a – c D. e – b – d – a – c

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 9 to 13.

Helen Keller, (9) became an inspiration to millions, overcame tremendous challenges in her life. Born in 1880, she lost both her sight and hearing due to an illness when she was just 19 months old. (10) these obstacles, her determination and the support of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, helped her learn to communicate. Anne was crucial in Keller's development, teaching her sign language and braille. Not only that, she went on to become the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her story teaches us that with persistence and the right support, we can

1. significant strides in overcoming our challenges. She dedicated her life to advocating for
2. with disabilities, which helped bring about positive changes in society. Helen Keller's life is a powerful reminder of the human spirit's ability to (13) over adversity and make significant contributions to the world.

( Adapted from famouspeoplelessons.com)

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the options that best complete the passage.

Born and grew up in Asella, Ethiopia, Haile Gebrselassie was an incredible athlete. He showed fantastic talent and commitment on his path to success and quickly became famous in the sporting world. However, that doesn’t mean (14) greatness.

When Haile was a child, he lived on a farm in a rural area, and he had no access to transport services. (15) , he had to run 10 kilometers to and from school every day (16) .

(17) . At first, Haile had no interest in running; however, running became his own experience and foundation for his future success.

People soon spotted Haile’s astonishing speed, and his life changed completely (18)

in the Ethiopian national athletics team. Even though he hadn’t had any real training before that, he quickly found success, and by 1998, he had become the world record holder in the 10,000 m race.

Haile is famous for his unique and unusual running style. Even as an adult, he ran with one elbow pointing out as though (19) . From his success, we can learn that whichever background people come from, they can achieve great things if they never stop trying.

1. A. how easy it was for Haile to achieve B. that it was easy for Haile to achieve

C. when Haile was easy to achieve D. why Haily easily achieved

1. A. To get an education B. Getting an education

C. Having got an education D. Before getting an education

1. A. because of carrying his books B. instead of carrying his books

C. by carrying his books D. while carrying his books

1. A. Which was a tough challenge for a boy B. Being a tough challenge for a boy

C. That was a tough challenge for a boy D. As a tough challenge for a boy

1. A. before getting a place B. when he got a place

C. to get a place D. as if he got a place

1. A. carrying his school books B. he is carrying his school books

C. he was carrying his school books D. carried his school books

Read the passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the questions.

Aline White is an inspiring person who has achieved her goal of getting a full scholarship to college. She was born in Washington D.C. in 1976 and had dreams of being successful from an early age.

In her early years, life was very difficult for Aline. She came from a very poor family and

many times they didn’t have enough food to eat or a place to live. She changed schools often

because she didn’t have a permanent home. But she was determined to be a good student and pass

all her exams.

Despite being homeless, Aline never gave up on her dream. At the age of eighteen, she graduated from Anacostia High School as one of the top students. Her hard work earned her a full scholarship to Virginia University. Four years later, Aline graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Justice and Peace studies. After that, she worked with non-profit organizations and government

agencies to help homeless people, so they were really grateful to her. Today, she still helps the poor through public speaking events.

Aline White is a special person because she has worked through her struggles and helped other people. I admire her because she continued to work toward her goals in spite of serious obstacles. She realized education was the way out and worked hard. After all, hard work can change everything.

1. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. The Woman of Charity B. The Woman of Struggles

C. The Woman of the Homeless D. The Woman of Determination

1. The phrase gave up on her dream in paragraph 3 mostly means .

A. stopped dreaming about the future B. stopped seeing something in her dream

C. quit looking for a new home D. quit following her targets

1. The word they in paragraph 3 refers to .

A. the homeless B. agencies C. organizations D. studies

1. According to paragraph 2, Aline was determined to become a good student although .
2. her parents didn’t want her to go to university.
3. she had to work as a child to help her poor family.
4. she went to different schools.
5. she had to help her mom with the cooking.
6. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?
7. Aline never stopped trying to complete her studies.
8. Aline experienced lots of problems in her childhood.
9. The homeless were thankful to Aline for her contribution.
10. Aline was among the best students at Virginia University.

Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.

Nellie Bly’s real name was Elizabeth Cochran Seaman, and she was an American journalist and writer, known for her great contributions to investigative journalism and advocacy for women’s rights. She was also famous for completing the fastest trip around the world.

Born in 1864, Nellie Bly started her career in 1885. She was once rejected from jobs just because she was a female journalist. However, Bly didn’t give up. Finally, she got a job in the New York World by pretending to be suffering from serious mental issues to enter a mental asylum for investigation. Her series of articles exposed the harsh conditions and the mistreatment of patients. Her work helped create significant improvements in mental health care.

Inspired by Jules Verne’s famous novel Around the World in Eighty Days, in 1889, Bly was determined to travel around the world. Many people thought it was impossible for a woman to do it, but she finally beat the fictional record of 80 days and accomplished her feat in just 72 days, which set a new world record.

Throughout her career, Bly tackled various social issues, including the different kinds of hardship faced by female factory workers and their daily struggles. She utilized her writing as a platform to fight for women’s rights.

Nellie Bly’s contributions revolutionized investigative journalism and left an enduring impact on the field. Her fearless determination and commitment to exposing the truth continue to inspire future generations of reporters. Bly’s work not only brought attention to the mistreatment of the mentally ill and led to reform but also proved the power of storytelling to cause crucial social change.

1. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
2. A Journalist Who Traveled Around the World
3. A Journalist Who Never Gave Up
4. A Journalist Who Entered a Mental Asylum
5. A Journalist Who Fought for Human Rights
6. The word rejected in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .

A. reduced B. removed C. declined D. dismissed

1. The word pretending in paragraph 2 mostly means .

A. behaving as if something is true B. acting surprised

C. getting mentally sick D. getting medical help

1. The word it in paragraph 3 refers to .

A. Bly’s report B. Verne’s novel C. the fictional record D. Bly’s determination

1. The word hardship in paragraph 4 is opposite in meaning to .

A. difficulty B. issue C. comfort D. convenience

1. According to paragraph 3, when Bly decided to travel around the world, lots of people believed

.

1. she would create an inspiration for a novel
2. it would be possible to complete such a trip
3. the trip would be accomplished by men only
4. that would be an unachievable target
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
6. Bly tried hard to support women’s rights.
7. Bly was excellent at writing reports that showed the truth.
8. Bly was able to fly an airplane to travel around the world.
9. Bly helped improve the treatment of mental issues.