Đề cương ôn tập học kỳ 2 tiếng anh 12 năm học 2022-2023

ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ II- MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12
(Năm học 2022- 2023)
Giới hạn chương trình: từ Unit 10 đến Unit 16
I. Kĩ năng ngôn ngữ:
Đọc hiểu các bài đọc về môi trường, sách, thể thao, vai trò của phụ nữ; các tổ chức quốc tế 2. Trọng tâm ngôn ngữ: * Ngữ pháp: - Liên từ
- Động từ khuyết thiếu - So sánh kép
- Động từ cụm - Các loại mệnh đề * Từ vựng:
- Các từ vựng liên quan đến các chủ điểm đã học: môi trường, sách, thể thao, vai trò của phụ nữ; các tổ chức quốc tế
* Phát âm và dấu nhấn: ôn lại kiến thức đã học PRACTICE TEST 1 SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions or do as directed.
Question 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the others. A. chances B. pictures C. reserves D. figures
Question 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the others. A. contributed B. needed C. eradicated D. developed
Question 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that has a different stress pattern. A. candidate B. animal C. buffalo D. employer
Question 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that has a different stress pattern. A. extinct B. final C. recent D. useful
Question 5. - Jack: “My test results were not as good as I expected.” - Liz: “______” A. Couldn’t be better. B. Better luck next time. C. Better late than never. D. Get better soon.
Question 6. - Mum: “What's wrong with you? ” - Son: “______”
A. Yes, I was tired yesterday. B. I have a headache. C. Thank you very much. D. No, I don't care.
Question 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
He wasn't exact pleased to see us - in fact he refused to open the door. A B C D
Question 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
A wide knowledge of English can help us looking for a good career in the future. A B C D
Question 9. Population growth is causing destruction of wildlife ______ throughout the world. A. habitat B. pollution C. atmosphere D. forest
Question 10. The company has been trying to
______ its policies to attract customers. A. diversity B. diverse C. diversely D. diversify
Question 11. In the 28th SEA Games, Thailand was ______ first with 95 gold medals. A. replaced B. held C. ranked D. positioned
Question 12. My wife, who always lends a ______ ear, willingly listens to my problems and helps me out. A. sensible B. deaf C. sympathetic D. sharp
Question 13. The firm has a(n)______opportunities policy, which gives the same chance of employment to everyone. A. equal B. limited C. suited D. social
Question 14. The sportsman ______ to answer questions concerning his private life. A. suggested B. refused C. detested D. avoided
Question 15. Even as late as the early 20th century, women ______ the United States could not vote. A. in B. up C. on D. at
Question 16. By the end of this year, this old man ______ in this flat for 5 years. A. is living B. will have lived C. will be living D. has lived
Question 17. ______ animals are in danger of extinction due to environmental pollution. A. More and more B. The more and more C. Most and most D. The most and more
Question 18. The girl has ______ that she has used it for ages without any errors in it. A. so good computer B. a good computer
C. such a good computer D. computer so good
Question 19. She will phone to invite you out for dinner ______ she arrives at the airport. A. since B. until C. while D. as soon as
Question 20. It is believed that men and women ______ equal pay for equal work. A. should have given B. should be giving C. should be given D. should give
Question 21. I need some help with this table. ______ you lift the other end, please? A. Should B. May C. Shall D. Could
Question 22. The Olympic Games ______ every four years in a different country. A. take after B. take place C. take part D. take over
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase for each
of the blanks from 23 to 27. My parents were initially against my taking up wheelchair rugby because
it’s often perceived to be dangerous. Some people even call it “murderball”! So far I (23) ______ to avoid
any crashes on the court myself, although I’ve had a few near misses. I reckon (24) ______ you’re speedy
enough you can avoid most collisions! Anyway, luckily, I managed to persuade my parents to change their
minds and so I wasn’t forced to (25) ______. Now I regularly hear them cheering in the stands – they nearly
deafen me each time I score! Wheelchair rugby’s so exciting that it’s becoming increasingly popular with
spectators, which is great (26) ______ that may mean more funding. (27)______, the modified chairs don’t
come cheap! It’d be a shame if that put anyone off the sport. Question 23. A. manage B. managed C. would manage D. have managed Question 24. A. if B. though C. until D. before Question 25. A. turn it off B. take it up C. give it up D. set it off Question 26. A. because B. therefore C. but D. however Question 27. A. Sad B. Sadly C. Sadness D. Sadden
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 32.
Jamie Oliver is Britain’s most famous chef. He made his first TV cooking programmes when he was only
23, got married at 25 and was given a special award by the Queen at 28. A top supermarket used him in their
advertisements for many years, his books on cooking sell better than any other food writer’s, and journalists
are always writing articles about him.
A few years ago, Jamie opened the restaurant Fifteen in London. The name doesn’t describe where the
restaurant is – it’s because he chose this number of young people to become cooks there. Not one of them
knew how to cook so Jamie sent them to college in the year before he opened the restaurant. They also
visited other restaurants to learn more.
Fifteen really started because of a conversation Jamie had with his wife’s friend. She worked with
difficult children and found that they always enjoyed cooking, so Jamie decided to start a restaurant business
to help young people with problems.
The number of people working at Fifteen has grown. The restaurant in London is always full and Jamie
has several receptionists answering phone calls. There is another Fifteen in Amsterdam. Like the London
restaurant, it trains several young people every year. Its chefs also give cooking lessons in Dutch schools.
The children have fun learning to cook and afterward, they can enter a national competition called Junior
Chefs. Those with the best cooking ideas are invited to a party at Fifteen, where the winner is decided.
Question 28. At the age of 23 Jamie Oliver ______. A. got married
B. went on television C. met the Queen
D. got a special award Question 29. Now, Jamie Oliver ______.
A. is the top-selling writer on cooking in Britain
B. is working with difficult children
C. does some work for a supermarket
D. writes articles for several newspapers
Question 30. Jamie’s restaurant is called Fifteen because of ______. A. the first staff there
B. the opening hours C. his book number D. the street number Question 31.
The cooks who joined Fifteen ______.
A. worked with difficult children B. had no training in cooking C. were already at a college
D. came from other restaurants
Question 32. The winner of the Junior Chefs Competition ______. A. must live in Amsterdam
B. is chosen before the day of the party
C. has had a lesson with a chef from Fifteen
D. is the one decided by only Jamie Oliver SECTION B
Rewrite the sentence so that it is closest in meaning to the original one or do as directed.
Question 1. I could open the mail because it didn't contain a virus.
If ……………………………………….
Question 2. My mother said, “Make an appointment with the dentist.”
My mother reminded ………………………………...
Question 3. John works much. He feels tired. (Use Double Comparative to combine the sentences.)
…………………………………………………….
Question 4. Jane learned/ lot/ Vietnamese while she /Viet Nam. (Write a complete sentence with the words given.)
…………………………………………………. --- The End --- PRACTICE TEST 2
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. Question 1. A. different B. female C. legal D. equal Question 2. A. allowed B. involved C. gained D. advocated
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern. Question 3. A. public B. power C. status D. belief
Question 4. A. political B. economic C. intellectual D. individual
Choose the best answer to each of the following questions or do as directed.
Question 5. - “Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti, or something - “______” different?” A. Yes, please. B. Anything will do. C. Lucky you! D. It’s delicious.
Question 6. - “Where do you suggest I stay?” - “______”
A. Let’s stay at the Hilton. B. I’ll stay at the Hilton. C. I recommend the Hilton. D. I prefer the Hilton.
Question 7. UNICEF provides supports and funds for the most ______ children. A. disadvantage B. advantaged C. disadvantaged D. advantageous
Question 8. Early warnings of rising water levels prevented another major ______. A. catastrophe B. pollution C. epidemic D. disease
Question 9. We all admire this businessman, who has ______ his life to helping the poor. A. wasted B. experienced C. devoted D. spent
Question 10. Scuba-diving can be dangerous because you can easily be ______ by sharks. A. penalised B. attacked C. awarded D. performed
Question 11. Mike's very ______ – he always wants to come first when he plays a game. A. outstanding B. competitive C. interested D. impressed
Question 12. That the bridge was washed away by the flood resulted ______ a huge traffic jam on the road. A. in B. to C. from D. into
Question 13. Today, more and more women are ______ participating in social activities. A. action B. activity C. active D. actively
Question 15. Robots in the home might not be creative enough to ______ the cooking, plan the meal and so on. A. prepare B. enjoy C. do D. make
Question 16. The number of working women in this nation ______ from 49% in 1995 to nearly 70% today. A. have increased B. has increased C. are increasing D. is increasing
Question 17. Your English is improving. It’s getting ______. A. better and better B. more and more C. worse and worse D. less and less
Question 18. The baby is crying! Will you look after him ______ I am preparing his meal? A. since B. before C. after D. while
Question 19. Children ______ in road safety before they are allowed to ride a bike on the road.
A. must be instructed B. can be instructed C. can instruct D. must instruct
Question 20. You ______ file these documents now. It’s not urgent. A. can’t B. may not C. don’t have to D. mustn’t
Question 21. She was very ill but now she has got ______ it. A. by B. over C. off D. out
Question 22. The more she practises, ______ she becomes.
A. the greater confidence B. the more confident C. the more confidently D. the most confident
Question 23. There are so many kinds of books to choose from, and my son doesn't know which ______ first. A. to read B. read C. reads D. reading
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 24. Helen has never met such good person who is ready to help others. A B C D
Question 25. Children love playing in the mud, running through puddles, and get very dirty. A B C D
Question 26. Ann was not the only one thinking that the test was too difficult. A B C D
Question 27. Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words.
I can't make out what he has talked about because I am not used to his accent. A. stand B. write C. understand D. read
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.
Question 28. It’s too late for you to call her at this time of night.
A. You should call her now before it’s too late.
B. You are allowed to call her at this time.
C. Calling her now is not too early.
D. You shouldn’t call her now because it’s too late.
Question 29. We always find Robert’s stories amusing.
A. Robert’s amusing stories are found.
B. Robert is interested in amusing stories.
C. We always find Robert reading amusing stories.
D. We are always amused by Robert’s stories.
Choose the sentence that best combines the sentences.
Question 30. We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
B. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each of the blanks from 31 to 35. Grizzly bear
Another classic symbol of North American wildlife is the grizzly bear. (31)______ hunting and habitat
destruction, its present number is closer to 1,000. Furthermore, because grizzly bears have babies at a very
slow rate, it (32)______ many years for the population to grow.
Most of the grizzly bears in the United States live in Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. As
grizzlies are still protected by the Endangered Species Act, hunting them is (33)______. As bear populations
grow, it becomes very important to prevent encounters between humans and bears. People living in grizzly
bear habitats are encouraged not to leave garbage lying around in case bears are attracted to the smell, and
parks put up (34)______ warning people not to stray off the path. Visitors are also warned not to alarm
(35)______ bears they encounter. Question 31. A. Thanks to B. Due to C. Despite D. Unless Question 32. A. takes B. spends C. needs D. loses Question 33. A. legal B. illegally C. legally D. illegal Question 34. A. signs B. walls C. tents D. fences Question 35. A. some B. many C. any D. most
Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40.
Kim Yeon-Ah looks like every other 18-year-old girl as she carries her skates to the ice rink. However,
Kim Yeon-Ah is no ordinary girl; she is a real class act. She is a four-time South Korean National Champion
figure skater, a World Junior Champion and the 2006-2007 Grand Prix Final Champion.
Kim Yeon-Ah was born in Bucheon, South Korea in 1990. When she was six, she moved to Gunpo, and
then, in 2006, she moved to Toronto, Canada for coaching. She started skating when she was seven. She
skated at her neighborhood rink with her older sister. She was so talented that, at twelve, she became the
youngest skater ever to win the Senior National Title.
Yeon-Ah is the first Korean skater to win the World Cup. She is currently ranked second in the world,
and her home country, Korea, is very proud of her. She is very small for her age and people call her the
“skating elf”. But dynamite comes in small packages. Yeon-Ah is very determined and has a strong fighting
spirit. She exercises for about 8 hours a day and has to follow a very strict diet. She may not eat candy or
junk food. She has to do her schoolwork, too. She works hard and practices every day. She is all heart, and
her determination is what makes her so successful.
Question 36. What did Yeon-Ah win when she was 12? A. The World Cup B. The Olympic gold medal C. The Senior National Title D. The Canadian Cup
Question 37. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. Yeon-Ah is as small as an elf.
B. Yeon-Ah doesn’t have any fun.
C. Yeon-Ah doesn’t enjoy exercising.
D. Yeon-Ah succeeds as she works hard.
Question 38. Why is Yeon-Ah’s home country proud of her?
A. Because she exercises for eight hours a day.
B. Because she is such a successful skater.
C. Because she travels all around the world.
D. Because she is very beautiful.
Question 39. What kind of food does Yeon-Ah eat?
A. She follows a strict diet with no junk food.
B. She eats food from all over the world.
C. She likes to eat pizzas and hamburgers.
D. She likes to eat junk food.
Question 40. What do you think the author meant by “She is currently ranked second in the world”?
A. She is the second best skater in the world.
B. She is the second youngest skater in the world.
C. She has the second highest number of points. D. She always comes in second in competitions. WRITING SECTION B
Rewrite the sentence so that it is closest in meaning to the original one or do as directed.
Question 1. You mustn’t/ take/ your helmet/while you/ride/ a motorcycle.
______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Question 2: Everyone knows that synchronized swimming is a hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and dance.
Synchronized swimming is known………………………………………………………………….
Question 3: The meeting has been postponed until next month. (put)
They ___________________________________ until next month. --- The End --- PRACTICE TEST 3
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. Question 1. A. received B. carried C. designed D. regretted Question 2. A. danger B. nature C. game D. attack
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern. Question 3. A. awareness B. survival C. continent D. reviewer Question 4. A. adopt B. sponsor C. exchange D. combine
Choose the best answer to each of the following questions or do as directed.
Question 5. - Nike: “Would you like something to drink?” - Helen: “______” A. For sure.
B. Could I have some water? C. I didn’t. D. That’s right.
Question 6. - Nick: “Do you mind my taking this seat?” - James: “______” A. No, of course not.
B. Yes, take it please. C. Yes, sit down. D. No, you can’t take it.
Question 7. She got so ______ while watching the game that she began shouting. A. exciting B. excited C. excitingly D. excitedly
Question 8. Many species are threatened in the wild due to habitat ______ by man. A. restoration B. destruction C. preservation D. protection
Question 9. What is being done to stop employers from ______ young people?
A. exploiting B. cooperating C. remaining D. identifying Question 10. The
government has _______ every effort to cure Covid-19 patients. A. done B. created C. brought D. made
Question 11. The festival is ______ dependent on sponsorship for its success. A. heavily B. recently C. respectively D. excellently
Question 12. More people will work from home on computers linked ______ a head office. A. by B. for C. in D. to
Question 13. Employees who prove themselves to be _______ will usually get promoted quite rapidly. A. capabilities B. capability C. capable D. incapable
Question 14. What should be taken into consideration before ______ a decision? A. doing B. making C. getting D. working
Question 15. People living near some nature reserves have to face constant ______ to their livestock and crops. A. questions B. conflicts C. threats D. arguments
Question 16. I was surfing the web when I ______ across the job advertisement for a teaching assistant. A. came B. was coming C. had come D. come
Question 17. The sharper the knife is, ______ it is to cut something.
A. the more easy B. the more easily C. the easier D. the easier and easier Question 18. ______ the
exams are over, I'm going on holiday. A. As quickly as B. As far as C. As long as
D. As soon as Question 19. The machine ______ on by pressing this switch.
A. will turn B. can be turned C. must turn D. should be turning Question 20. This chess game
is going to last ages. They ______ it until midnight. A. won't have finished B. hadn't finished C. haven't finished D. don't finish
Question 21. A large hole in the surface of the road ______ the traffic, which made me late for the interview. A. turned up B. held up C. stood up D. set up
Question 22. Thanks to the Internet, ______ people are turning to online shopping for all their needs. A. more and the most B. the more and most C. more and more D. most and most
Question 23. “Chewing gum is forbidden in class. Get ______ of it now.” A. rid B. away C. waste
D. throw Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 24. (A) The sooner you (B) leave, the (C) earliest you (D) will arrive at your destination.
Question 25. (A) The airline provided (B) food and drink (C) with passengers during (D) the delays.
Question 26. When he (A) will come (B) back from his office, (C) tell him (D) to phone me.
Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined words.
Question 27. Many students take to university life like a duck to water. A. without failure B. very easily C. with problems D. very busily
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one.
Question 28. I am sure it was by mistake that he took your calculator.
A. I’m sure he didn’t take your calculator by mistake.
B. He must have taken your calculator by mistake.
C. It was a mistake that he took your calculator.
D. He took your calculator on purpose.
Question 29. In the class of twenty, Jack is the third best student. A.
Two students in the class are better than Jack.
B. No other students in the class are as good as Jack.
C. The class has only three good students.
D. Jack is not as good as most of the other students.
Choose the sentence that best combines the sentences.
Question 30. He will go to the dentist’s. He wants the dentist to pull his tooth out.
A. He needs to pull his tooth out, so he’ll go to the dentist’s.
B. The dentist will get his tooth pulled out by him.
C. He’ll go to the dentist’s to have his tooth pulled out.
D. Going to the dentist’s, he’ll pull his tooth out.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each of the blanks from 31 to 35.
Mobile phone company SK Telecom put a robot on the first floor of its Seoul headquarters to observe people and
perform cleaning operations. The company says the robot (31)______ records the body temperature of
visitors and can warn officials when a person’s temperature is too high.
The machine can also disinfect the floor and (32)______ small amounts of fluid for people to clean their hands.
The robot – which SK Telecom helped develop – uses machine learning technology to observe when people form
groups. (33)______ individuals are too close to each other, the robot issues a warning: “Please take part in social distancing.”
The company says the robot can also identify people who are not wearing face coverings.
South Korean companies have long used robotics to carry (34)______ manufacturing and cleaning operations. But
the coronavirus crisis has caused an increasing number of companies to use the technology as a way to slow the (35)______ of the virus. Question 31. A. automatic B. automatically C. automated D. automation Question 32. A. release B. pour C. flow D. relieve Question 33. A. Because B. Though C. If D. Unless Question 34. A. on B. off C. over D. out Question 35. A. effect B. movement C. increase D. spread
Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40.
Are you happy with your present job? This is the question, the answer of which has great significance in
your professional life. If you are happy with your job and even love it, then life becomes much easier and
happier for you. After all, when we love a thing, we enjoy doing it. On the other hand, if you look at your
job as a burden and as a necessity, then you can never attain professional satisfaction and happiness. Almost
each of us works for money. However, money should not be the sole criterion for selecting a job. You
should select a job which gives you inner satisfaction and happiness. You should respect your job and feel
happy doing it as that is the marker of true professional success. Job satisfaction plays a great role in
defining your efficiency and productivity. An employee who is satisfied and happy with his job will have
higher productivity than an employee who looks at his job only as a means for monetary benefits. This is
because job satisfaction provides a person with inner motivation and self-encouragement to give his best to
his job. He will always try to scale new heights of success – an attitude which is not only beneficial for the
company, but also for his own professional success. A person who is satisfied with his job helps in creating
a positive work environment. He always helps boost up the morale of his colleagues and helps in creating a
harmonious relationship at work. After all, job satisfied employees are the ones who truly follow the concept
of “work is worship”. This is because, they believe in what they are doing and the belief and confidence
provide them with the required zeal, passion and motivation to succeed in life.
Question 36. The passage is about ______.
A. the necessity of job satisfaction B. the facts that job satisfaction requires C. the concept of job satisfaction
D. job satisfaction and motivation Question 37. Which of the following is true about job satisfaction?
A. One with job satisfaction is only beneficial for the company.
B. An employee who is happy with his job has the highest productivity.
C. Being happy with your job helps your life become easier and happier.
D. Money is much more important than job satisfaction.
Question 38. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A.
Job satisfaction encourages an employee to work better.
B. Companies get benefits from employees who have got job satisfaction.
C. There are employees who look for a job to earn money only.
D. One only needs job satisfaction and salary is not important.
Question 39. The word “boost up” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______. A. produce B. raise C. decrease D. maintain
Question 40. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______. A. money B. satisfaction C. happiness D. job WRITING SECTION B
Rewrite the sentence so that it is closest in meaning to the original one or do as directed. Question 1. It isn’t necessary to pay the fees in advance. (have)
You_____________________________________________
You don’t have to pay the fees in advance.
Question 2. Climate change becomes severe. Wildlife is seriously affected.
The more ________________________________________
Write the complete sentences with the words given
Question 3. A great effort should/make/ conserve/endanger/animals
……………………………………………………………………..
Question 4. Many species/ plants/ animals/ danger/extinct
………………………………………………………………………… --- The End --- PRACTICE TEST 4 SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. Question 1. A. improved B. injured C. struggled D. reacted Question 2. A. special B. successful C. medical D. destructive
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern. Question 3. A. dependent B. important C. typical D. potential Question 4. A. control B. argue C. involve D. respect
Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. - Charles: “I didn’t get the job!” - Kim: “______” A. No, of course not. B. Better luck next time! C. Same to you! D. Good heavens!
Question 6. - Daisy: “Is it all right if I use your bike?” - Ann: “______” A. Sure, go ahead. B. Oh, forget it. C. I don’t care. D. I accept it.
Question 7. The Vietnamese were very satisfied with excellent performances of the young and ______ athletes. A. energy B. energetically C. energetic D. energize
Question 8. The ______ for women’s rights began in the 18th century. A. contest B. struggle C. competition D. war
Question 9. The ______ is the official who controls the game in some sports. A. referee B. attacker C. captain D. defender
Question 10. The Red List has been introduced to ______ people’s awareness of conservation needs. A. lift B. expand C. improve D. raise
Question 11. The mission of this organization is to improve the lives of ______ people who are victims of
natural disasters, poverty, etc. A. vulnerable B. acceptable C. fashionable D. sociable
Question 12. We have just received her invitation to the birthday party but ______ we can’t go. A. efficiently B. seriously C. unfortunately D. amazingly
Question 13. I’d like to work ______ the UN because I can live and work in New York. A. about B. as C. over D. for
Question 14. Helping ______ children’s basic needs is one of the aims of UNICEF. A. reply B. meet C. dedicate D. contribute
Question 15. This letter _______ be from Japan because it’s got a French stamp. A. can’t B. needn’t C. shouldn’t D. won’t
Question 16. - “Is my car ready?” - “No, but we _______ by this evening.” A. will have finished B. would finish C. finish D. have finished
Question 17. We've invited six friends for dinner, so we need a ______ table. A. more large B. more largely C. larger D. largest
Question 18. They’ve had to _______ their wedding until September because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A. turned on B. went on C. looked at D. put off
Question 19. Those windows really ______ soon. A. will need to clean B. need to be cleaned C. must clean D. should be cleaning
Question 20. I usually ______ a book before deciding whether to buy it. A. put away B. dip into C. pick up D. put down
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 21. He got (A) bad marks in (B) the mid-term tests. He (C) must have learnt (D) harder.
Question 22. We (A) like outdoor activities (B) such as swimming, (C) biking or (D) go on a field trip.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each of the blanks from 23 to 27.
My name is Carmen and I work as a receptionist in a large hotel. I became interested in a career in tourism
(23)______ I finished school. I worked as a waitress at first, but I (24)______ going out at night with my
friends, so two months later, I started looking for another job. I was very excited when I got the offer for
this one! It’s very interesting because I meet people from different countries. I speak Spanish, English, and
Portuguese, and I also understand Italian when people speak slowly. You need to be polite and
(25)______when you work in a hotel. I’m also very hard-working. That’s important because the hours are
long and the hotel is always very busy, but I enjoy helping the guests. My colleagues and I reserve rooms
for people and we sometimes tell them about local attractions they can visit. I don’t go abroad (26)______
vacation, but I always go away with my family in August. We stay at a house by the beach and go
swimming every day. Next month, I’m going to take a training course so I can learn more about social
media and websites. I’m really interested in marketing. I hope I’ll get a (an) (27)______ next year. Question 23. A. until B. after C. while D. later Question 24. A. missed B. failed C. forgot D. prevent Question 25. A. patience B. patiently C. patient D. impatient Question 26. A. to B. in C. on D. at Question 27. A. experience B. work C. permission D. promotion
Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions from 28 to 32.
Until recently, Shade Ajayi had never gone to school. Now 50, the businesswoman is learning to read and
write alongside students nearly 40 years younger than she is. Ajayi attends a school in Ilorin, in Nigeria. She
wears the same uniform as hundreds of girls at the school: a pink dress and head covering. “I’m not ashamed
that I wear a uniform,” she said. As a child, Ajayi worked in her aunt’s shop instead of attending school. She
now runs her own business making and selling purses and bags. But she believes her inability to read or write is holding her back.
Ajayi signed up to attend school last year, but the school closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Schools reopened in January and Ajayi finally got her chance. She sits in a class with students aged 11 to 13
and raises her hand to answer questions.
Ajayi’s teacher, Nasrat Busari, said she did not appear worried about the age difference with other students.
“She has been coping well with them: playing together, talking together and discussing things together,” he said.
Ajayi’s daughter, Shola Adeboye, said at first, she was embarrassed that her mother attended school
alongside children. But later, she supported her mother’s efforts.
Ajayi still makes bags and purses after finishing classes. She plans to continue her education for four more
years, saying it will help her business. “People around me can read and write and they are succeeding in
their businesses,” said Ajayi. And she does not seem to care what others may say about her. Ajayi said,
“It’s my duty not to pay attention to what they’re saying.”
Question 28. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Inability to Read or Write Holds a Woman back
B. Businesswoman Learns to Read and Write
C. 50-Year-Old Woman Goes to School for First Time
D. Education Can Help Women’s
Business Question 29. All of the following statements describe Shade Ajayi EXCEPT ______.
A. she’s getting on with her tasks at school
B. she is far older than all the other students
C. she wears a pink dress and head covering D. she’s embarrassed to answer questions Question 30.
She didn’t start school at a proper age ______.
A. due to the coronavirus pandemic
B. because she worked for her relative
C. to make and sell purses and bags
D. because she ran her own business
Question 31. What does Shade Ajayi attend school for? A. to hold her back
B. to run her business better C. to sell purses and bags D. to care others
Question 32. The phrase “embarrassed” is closest in meaning to ______. A. ashamed B. amused C. excited D. annoyed SECTION B: WRITING
Rewrite the sentence so that it is closest in meaning to the original one or do as directed.
Question 1. You should wash your shirt right now before that stain dries.
Your shirt needs ………………………………………………………… before that stain dries.
Question 2. If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
The sooner ……………………………,……………………………….... for all concerned.
Question 3. She will finish her shift soon, then she will hang out with her friends.
As soon as …………………………………..……………………, she will hang out with her friends.
Question 4. If I were you, I’d try to combine exercise with a healthy diet. (Use the modal “should”)
You ………………………………………………… a healthy diet. --- The End ---