BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 MỚI THEO UNIT
UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES CÓ ĐÁP ÁN
Give the correct form of the words in the following sentences.
1. Do you know Professor Phan Huy Le whose great ________ was his books on the history
of Vietnam in the 19th century? ACHIEVE
2. He wishes to straighten up and lead a _______ life. RESPECT
3. His career as a journalist was full of ___________ achievements. He was a respected and
admired journalist. DISTINGUISH
4. To be successful takes hard work and __________. DEDICATE
5. He was the most _________ football player that our school had produced in years His
talent for football was great. TALENT
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. This school has an excellent ____ in the community. A. image B. reputation C. name D. opinion
2. I first met her four years ago when we ____ at a middle school. A. had been studying B. are studying C. have been studying D. were studying
3. Mr. Smith is ____ old customer and ____ honest man. A. An/ the B. the/ an C. an/ an D. the/ the
4. You'll get ____ shock if you touch ____ live wire with that screwdriver. A. an/ the B. x/ the C. a/ a D. an/ the
5. She has read ____ interesting book. A. a B. an C. the D. X
6. "How do you like your steak done?" – “____.” A. I don't like it B. Very little C. Well done D. Very much
7. "Oops! I'm sorry for stepping on your foot" – “____.” A. Never mind B. You don't mind C. You're welcome D. That's fine
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Gia Long was the 1.______ emperor of the Nguyen dynasty as well as the founding father of
the modern nation 2.______ Vietnam. Born as Nguyen Phuc Anh, he was the nephew of the
last Nguyen lord who ruled over southern Vietnam. In spite of 3._______ into a royal
family, he had to encounter many 4. ________ in his early life as he became the target of
rival groups who attempted to wipe out the Nguyen clan 5.________. After the deaths of his
father and uncle at the hands of the rival leaders, Nguyen Phuc Anh fled to the southern
coastal tip of Vietnam 6.______ by chance he met a French priest, Pigneau de Behaine, who
would eventually become his trusted 7. _______ and play a major role in his rise to power.
He 8. ________ the help of the priest and later on sought aid 9. ______ the French in his
struggle against his rivals. With the help of the French, and equipped with advanced
European armaments, he was 10. ______ securing victories over his rivals.
1. A. first B. one C. most D. lastest
2. A. in B. of C. at D. within
3. A. born B. bear C. was born D. being born
4. A, difficulty B. difficult C. difficulties D. differ
5. A. completely B. completing C. complete D. complements
6. A. which B. when C. that D. where
7. A. advice B. leader C. adviser D. advance
8. A. escaped with B. escaped from C. escaping with D. escaping from
9. A. in B. from C. with D. under
10. A. succeed in B. success with C. unsuccessful in D. successful in
Put the verb in the past simple tense or the past continuous.
1. Tommy (see) ___________ a serious accident while he (stand) _________ at the train station.
2. The children (play) ________ volleyball when their father (come) _________ back home.
3. The phone (ring) __________ while Tom (take) ________ a bath.
4. He (sit) _________ in a café when I (see) ____________ him.
5. We (clean) ______ the house when she (come) __________ yesterday
Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
1. Even if the job market is not stable, those who persist will be able to land jobs eventually.
A. When it's hard to find a job, jobs on land are even harder.
B. Patient people will secure jobs even in an instable job market.
C. Only persistent job seekers can find jobs.
D. In land jobs are only available to persistent jobs applicants.
2. "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.
B. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
C. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress.
D. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
Choose the correct words in the box to complete the sentences. gained patriotism favourable
talented celebrated leadership
1. Her mother is always the first reader of her books, and she creates the most ________
conditions for her daughter to work.
2. Nguyen Dinh Chieu was a Vietnamese poet who was known for his ________ and anti-
colonial writings against the French
3. The work, Luc Van Tien, remains one of the most ________ works in Vietnamese literature.
4. He was the most _______ football player that our school had produced in years. His talent for football was great.
5. Nguyen Hue, with his genius _______, created a people's army, no matter small or large.
6. Nguyen Binh Khiem _________ a reputation as someone who could foretell the future.
Indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. Anne: "Fancy a bite to eat?" - Barbara: “____”
A. No thanks, I've just had some.
B. No thanks, I've just had something.
C. No thanks, I'm not neatly very thirsty.
D. No thanks, I'm trying to give up.
2. Receptionist: "Good morning." - Chris: "Good morning. I've come to ____ Mrs. Dabria." A. see B. visit C. do business with D. hold a talk with
3. Arm and Mary are studying in their classroom.
Ann: "Can I borrow your dictionary?" – Mary: “____” A. I'm afraid I can't B. Here you are! C. I think so. D. It doesn't matter.
4. Jack and Joe are discussing how to make salad for dinner.
Jack: “____” - Joe: “How about putting some grapes in it, instead?”
A. We could fry some onions with it too.
B. I'd rather just have some bread, thanks.
C. Let's put some pieces of apple in the salad.
D. Good idea! I'll go and make one.
5. - Would you mind lending me you bike?" – “____.” A. Yes. Here it is B. Not at all C. Great D. Yes, let's
Put the verbs into the past simple or past continuous tense.
1. I used my time well while I (wait) _______ for the train - I wrote some emails.
2. I (not/work) _______ when my boss walked in my office. I was on Facebook.
3. I saw a car crash when I (wait) _______ for the taxi.
4. Tom (have) _______ long hair and a beard when he was at university.
5. It started raining while I (drive) _______ to work. ĐÁP ÁN
Give the correct form of the words in the following sentences.
1. Do you know Professor Phan Huy Le whose great ____achievement_____ was his books
on the history of Vietnam in the 19th century? ACHIEVE
2. He wishes to straighten up and lead a _____respectable____ life. RESPECT
3. His career as a journalist was full of _______distinguished______ achievements. He was
a respected and admired journalist. DISTINGUISH
4. To be successful takes hard work and _____dedication______. DEDICATE
5. He was the most ____talented_____ football player that our school had produced in years
His talent for football was great. TALENT
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1 - B; 2 - D; 3 - C; 4 - C; 5 - B; 6 - C; 7 - A;
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
1 - A; 2 - B; 3 - D; 4 - C; 5 - A;
6 - D; 7 - C; 8 - A; 9 - B; 10 - D;
Put the verb in the past simple tense or the past continuous.
1. Tommy (see) _____saw______ a serious accident while he (stand) _____was
standing____ at the train station.
2. The children (play) ____were playing____ volleyball when their father (come) _____came____ back home.
3. The phone (ring) _____rang______ while Tom (take) ____was taking_____ a bath.
4. He (sit) _____was sitting_____ in a café when I (see) ____saw________ him.
5. We (clean) ___were cleaning____ the house when she (come) _____came______ yesterday
Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 1 - B; 2 - D;
Choose the correct words in the box to complete the sentences. gained patriotism favourable
talented celebrated leadership
1. Her mother is always the first reader of her books, and she creates the most ____
favourable ____ conditions for her daughter to work.
2. Nguyen Dinh Chieu was a Vietnamese poet who was known for his ____ patriotism ____
and anti-colonial writings against the French
3. The work, Luc Van Tien, remains one of the most ____ celebrated ____ works in Vietnamese literature.
4. He was the most ____ talented ____ football player that our school had produced in
years. His talent for football was great.
5. Nguyen Hue, with his genius ____ leadership ___, created a people's army, no matter small or large.
6. Nguyen Binh Khiem ____ gained _____ a reputation as someone who could foretell the future.
Indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1 - B; 2 - B; 3 - B; 4 - C; 5 - B;
Put the verbs into the past simple or past continuous tense.
1. I used my time well while I (wait) _was waiting______ for the train - I wrote some emails.
2. I (not/work) _wasn’t working______ when my boss walked in my office. I was on Facebook.
3. I saw a car crash when I (wait) __was waiting_____ for the taxi.
4. Tom (have) __had_____ long hair and a beard when he was at university.
5. It started raining while I (drive) _was driving______ to work.