Bài ôn tập Tiếng Anh 12 - Unit one: Home life

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UNIT ONE - HOME LIFE 
PRACTICE TEST 1 
A. PHONETICS 
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 
1. A. parents B. enjoys C. boys D. speeds 
2. A. nurses B. watches C. chores D. dishes 
3. A. photographs B. speaks C. soups D. sometimes 
4. A. weekends B. works C. always D. feelings 
5. A. hours B. students C. brothers D. hospitals 
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others. 
6. A. family B. father C. brother D. believe 
7. A. generally B. biologist C. mischievous D. secondary 
8. A. obedient B. hospital C. possible D. confidence 
9. A. together B. relationship C. responsibility D. whenever 
10. A. suitable B. solution C. confidence D. interest 
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE 
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 
11. I was born in Huế but I........in Nha Trang. 
 A. grew up B. raised C. brought up D. rose 
12. When Henry arrived home after a hard day at work,......... 
 A. his wife was sleeping B. his wife has slept 
 C. his wife slept D. his wife has been sleeping 
13. Edward was named after one of his father's distant......... 
 A. family B. brothers C. members D. relations 
14. You can't tell what someone is like just from their .. 
 A. character B. appearance C. personality D. looking 
15. I........here for hours and I feel so tired. 
 A. am standing B. was standing C. have been standing D. stood 
16. Julie had a terrible........with her parents last night. 
 A. row B. discussion C. argue D. dispute 
17. I got to........ Steve well last year when we worked together. 
 A. introduce B. know C. meet D. sympathize 
18. Last week I my scarf, and now I ..my gloves. 
 A. lost - just lost B. lost - have just lost 
 C. had lost - just lost D. lost - am just losing 
19. Parents have to try hard to understand the younger .. 
 A. generation B. people C. adolescents D. teenagers 
20. Helen never does the housework. She is rather ..... 
 A. lazy B. reliable C. gentle D. hard-working 
21. ....... have long hair when you were younger? 
 A. Used you to B. Did you use to C. Have you used to D. Are you used to 
22. Teresa never gets angry with the children. She is very ..... 
 A. brave B. pleasant C. patient D. generous 
23. I went out into the garden to fetch my bike, but someone  it. 
 A. found - had stolen B. was finding - stole 
 C. found - stole D. was finding - had stolen 
24. My mother takes the ..... for running the household. 
 A. task B. duty C. responsibility D. ability 
25. She described her boss..... a very unpleasant person. 
 A. like. B. as if C. such as D. as 
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 
26. (A) The food (B) that Mark (C) is cooking in the kitchen (D) is smelling delicious. 
27. (A) After George (B) had returned (C) to his house, he (D) was reading a book; 
28. (A) Certain bats used their own (B) sound to (C) locate food and to avoid obstacles (D) as they fly at night. 
29. I (A) live in the same town (B) all my life and I do not want to (C) move to another (D) one. 
30. Although it (A) raining (B) heavily, he (C) went out (D) without a raincoat. 
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III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 
31. Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water. 
 A. After Michael had taken a deep breath, he dived into the water. 
 B. Having taken a deep breath, Michael dived into the water. 
 C. After Michael took a deep breath, he had dived into the water. 
 D. A & B are correct. 
32. We started working here three years ago. 
 A. We worked here for three years. B. We have no longer worked here for three years. 
 C. We have worked here for three years. D. We will work here in three years. 
33. It's a long time since we last went to the cinema. 
 A. We have been to the cinema for a long time. B. We haven't been to the cinema for a long time. 
 C. We don't go to the cinema as we used to. D. We wish we went to the cinema now. 
34. I haven't finished reading this book yet. 
 A. I'm still reading this book. B. I have read this book before. 
 C. The book I'm reading hasn't finished. D. I will read this book some day 
35. I predict a victory for our team. 
 A. I think our team will win. B. The victory is definitely in our hands. 
 C. I'm sure our team is going to win. D. I have no doubt that our team will win the victory. 
C. READING 
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. 
BRINGING UP A FAMILY 
 “It can be so difficult to support a family and bring up children,” says Mjchael Wilson, father of two teenage 
girls. “It's something that (36)........ can ever prepare you for because every family (37)........of different people 
and personalities.” 
 Firstly, you have to make sure that everyone has what they (38)........ . Children require so many things these 
days, from school uniforms and books, pens and pencils to games, toys, computers, and, of course, clothes. 
Secondly, there is always the concern that they might be in danger. I (39) ........so many terrible things on the 
news everyday that I always wonder whether my own children are safe or (40)........ and sometimes I get very 
concerned, even if they are only a little late (41) ........ home. That's what they don't (42)........ when I tell them 
off. 
 Of course, there are wonderful aspects to (43) ........a family. It is a great pleasure to (44)........them grow and 
develop their own personalities, not to mention the love and warmth that exists in a family. My wife and 
children are the most precious things in my life and, (45) ........ the difficulties, I can honestly say that I couldn't 
change a thing! 
36. A. nobody B. somebody C. one D. they 
37. A. includes B. consists C. has D. contains 
38. A. need B. ask C. wish D. request 
39. A. listen B. look C. watch D. see 
40. A. so B. no C. not D. what 
41. A. reaching B. going C. coming D. making 
42. A. think B. imagine C. wonder D. understand 
43. A. having B. growing C. bringing D. rising 
44. A. look B. watch C. glimpse D. stare 
45. A. however B. in spite C. despite D. although 
II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. 
 When I was younger, I hated being the eldest child and the only girl in my family. But now I am older, I realize 
that being 'Big Sister' actually has its advantages. First of all, I get special treatment from my parents and 
brothers. I get my own room, and brothers have to do all the heavy work around the house. Another benefit is 
that, being the eldest, I have learned to be responsible and dependable. For example, my parents often leave my 
brothers in my care when they go out. I also try my best in whatever I do in order to be a good example for my 
brothers. The experience I've had in taking care of my brothers has prepared me for my own family in the future. 
So, even though I didn't choose to be the eldest child and the only girl in my family, I have succeeded in making 
this situation work to my best advantage. 
46. The writer disliked........ when she was younger. 
 A. having too many brothers in her family 
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 B. being the eldest child and the only girl in her family 
 C. being the only child in her family 
 D. getting special treatment from her parents and brothers 
47. ‘Big Sister' means...... 
 A. the only child B. the biggest sister C. the eldest sister D. the oldest person 
48. She has to........when her parents go out. 
 A. look after her brothers B. cook every meal 
 C. do heavy work around the house D. lay the table for dinners 
49. She has........in making the situation work to her best advantage. 
 A. liked B. failed C. chosen D. succeeded 
50. When the writer grows up, she finds jt is ...... to be a big sister. 
 A. boring B. enjoyable C. unacceptable D. miserable 
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PRACTICE TEST 2 
A. PHONETICS 
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 
1. A. tasks B. sisters C. books D. biologists 
2. A. houses B. rushes C. goes D. watches 
3. A. nights B. markets C. talks D. things 
4. A. solutions B. hands C. schools D. knits 
5. A. hurries B. nurses C. dishes D. washes 
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others. 
6. A. household B. behave C. daughter D. children 
7. A. attempt B. secure C. member D. collect 
8. A. decision B. important C. another D. personal 
9. A. football B. support C. happy D. member 
10. A. supportive B. different C. motorbike D. anyway 
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE 
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 
11. Emily........off the bus, and , into the bank. 
 A. got - walked B. was getting - was walking 
 C. got - was walking D. was getting - walked 
12. Penny never does anything silly. She's very......... 
 A. sensible B. sensitive C. logical D. senseless 
13. All Sue's friends and ...... came to her party. 
 A. relations B. relatives C. relationship D. A or B 
14. When you........over the cliff, what........next? 
 A. fell - happened B. were falling - happened 
 C. fell - was happening D. fell - had happened 
15. In an ideal marriage, husband and wife........each other's problems. 
 A. have B. divide C. share D. take 
16. ........ the fighting stopped, travel across country has been quite safe. 
 A. When B. After which C. Since D. Unless 
17. that men make house and women make home. 
 B. It is generally believed A. To believe generally 
 C. Believing generally D. The general belief 
18. That can't be right! I . it! 
 A. am not believing B. won't be believing 
 C. don't believe it! D. am not going to believe 
18. ........most men, my father enjoys cooking very much. 
 A. Unlike B. Not like C. Dislike D. Likewise 
20. She is the first student ........in the assignment. 
 A. handing B. to hand C. who hand D. hands 
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21. She was a devoted nurse, always very........to the needs of her elderly patients. 
 A. careful B. observant C. earnest D. attentive 
22. The passengers are tired because they........all night. 
 A. don't sleep B. haven't slept C. wasn't sleeping D. not sleep 
23. I........very well with my father now; we never have any arguments. 
 A. go on B. carry on C. get on D. put on 
24. Mrs Carter........her son for getting dirty. 
 A. told off B. put down C. brought up D. took on 
25. David........ he ...... her somewhere before. 
 A. knew - had seen B. had known - had seen 
 C. had known - saw D. knew - saw 
II. Choose the anderlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 
26. (A) When I (B) was a child, I (C) was riding a tricycle (D) to school. 
27. I (A) can't (B) come out because (C) I didn't finish (D) my homework yet. 
28. (A) We'd (B) better wait here (C) unt ... a science student in his final year. 
"What do I spend my money on?" Well, not on clothes, and not a lot on going out in the evening. My rent is 
expensive, and I suppose I spend quite a lot on books. 
46. This is from  
A. a student's notebook C. a magazine article 
B. a letter to a friend D. an advertisement 
47. The aim of the writer is to....... 
A. show how students live C. explain that students work hard 
B. give advice to students D. complain about students' way of life 
48. The students' main problem is.... 
A. deciding what to wear C. finding enough time to study 
B. living on the money they receive D. cooking their own food 
49. Colin is different from Sarah because......... 
 A. he has generous parents who help him B. he doesn't need to study very hard - 
 C. he is not a second year student ' D. his clothes and transport cost less 
50. Which of the following is TRUE for Diana? 
A. "I haven't bought any clothes this year but I will have to next year when 1 start work." 
B. "I'm going to buy a new pair of boots this winter, after my birthday." 
C. "I bought a new jacket and trousers yesterday, so I haven't any money." 
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D. "A friend is going to pay me to make a jacket for her, so 1 will have enough money after all." 
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UNIT SIX - FUTURE JOBS 
PRACTICE TEST 1 
A. PHONETICS 
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 
1. A. prepared B. called C expressed D. employed 
2. A. employers B. forgets C. asks D. stops 
3. A. advice B. find C. interview D. tjme 
4. A. possible B. company C. job D. responsible 
5. A. should B.young C. couple D.rough 
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others. 
6. A. prepare B. stressful C. pressure D. early 
7. Ä.reduce B. advice C. aspect D. create 
8. A. interview B. impression C. addition D. remember 
9. A. experience B. concentrate C. enthusiasm D. certificate 
10. A. candidate B. interest C. company D. employment 
B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE 
I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 
11. I expect it will rain again when we're on holiday this year, but at least we are properly prepared........ it this 
time. 
 A. about B. at C. with D. for 
12 Could you be more-specific about what is........ in this particular job? 
 A. enclosed B. concentrated C. represented D. involved 
13. If it........fine, I ll go out. 
 A. was B. is C. were D. will be 
14. What's the name of the man........? 
 A. you borrowed his car B. whose car you borrowed 
 C. which car you borrowed D. his car you borrowed 
15. The expansion of the factory will mean the ........of sixty extra workers. 
 A. employ B. employment C. unemployment D. employed 
16. ........traveller's checks, you may not need to carry money. 
 A. If you carry B. To carry C. If he had carried D. For carrying 
17. The movie has been highly........by critics. 
 A. recommended B. recommendation C. recommend D. recommending 
18. A hotel room is being........for their arrival. 
 A. served B. equipped C. prepared D. given 
19. A lot of people........for the job. 
 A. intended B. requested C. applied D. referred 
20. I don't like stories........ have unhappy endings. 
 A. where B. which C. they D. who 
21. Don't forget........goodbye,to the interviewer before leaving the office. 
 A. saying B. to say C. telling D. to tell 
22. They tell me he is........a lot of money in his new job. 
 A. having B. profiting C. gaining D. earning 
23. Colin told me about his new job,........very much. 
 A. that he's enjoying B. he's enjoying 
C. which he's enjoying D. he's enjoying it 
24. The shop assistant was quite helpful; but she felt he could have given her ........advice. 
 A. a B. an C. more D. many 
25. Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be........ immediately. 
 A. dismissed B. rejected C. disapproved D. refused 
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 
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26. Jackie Robinson, whose joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, was the first black American to play 
basketball in the major leagues. 
27. (A) Today we (B) know that the earth is (C) one of nine planets (D) orbit the sun. 
28. (A) While the boys were (B) ice-skating, they (C) slip on the thin ice and (D) fell into the deep water. 
29. I (A) hear that Kate (B) had accepted a new (C) position (D) at the East Side Clinic. 
30. If you (A) setted the plant in a (B) cooler location, the (C) leaves would (D) not have burned. 
III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 
31. We are talking about the girl who used to be a Miss World. 
 A. The girl about whom we are talking used to be a Miss World. 
 B. We hardly know a girl who used to be a Miss World. 
 C. The girl who used to be a Miss World said that she knew you. 
 D. We know the girl who used to be a Miss World. 
32. Unless you can swim, you aren't allowed to sail this boat. 
 A. Anyone who wants to sail this boat must be able to swim. 
 B. If you can't swim, you'll have to go in this boat. 
 C. You may sail this boat whether you can swim or not. 
 D. The only persons allowed to swim are those in the boat. 
33. Tom said: "If I were you, I wouldn 't trust Peter." 
 A. Tom wasn't me and he trusted Peter. B. Tom advised me not to trust Peter. 
 C. Itrusted Peter and Tom did, too. D. Whatever Tom said, I trusted Peter. 
34. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough. 
 A. The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea. 
 B. The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in. 
 C. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming. 
 D. The sea was too rough to the children's swimming. 
35. Passengers ünable tö show a ticket must pay an immediate fine £10. 
 A. You are fined £10 at once if you can't show us your ticket. 
 B. A £10 fine will be payable later if you travel without a ticket. 
 C. If you lose your ticket, a new one will cost you £10. 
 D. If you are travelling without a ticket, we may fine you £10. 
C. READING 
I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. 
THE JOB INTERVIEW 
 Nicole had always thought that she would work (36)........advertising. She had always been (37)........in creative 
work. Even at primary school, she was (38)........ in projects that had an artistic element. As soon as her first year 
at university was over, she decided to (39)........for just such a job for the summer. Nicole filled in an application 
form for a big advertising agency, attaching her photo as requested. The next week she received a phone call 
asking her to see a Ms Sweeney. She made her (40)........to the interview in her best clothes but was surprised 
when Ms Sweeney insisted (.41)........ her changing into new clothes and high heels. She thought it a little 
strange when she was (42)........ to walk slowly round the room. But when another woman came in and started 
(43)........at her face, she decided to ask what the matter was. She couldn't believe it when she was offered a full-
time (44) as a fashion model with a very large starting (45)......... 
36. A. at B. in C. to D. on 
37. A. keen B. excited C. tempted D. interested 
38. A. involved B. employed C. excited D. keen 
39. A. apply B. see C, make D. do 
40. A. route B. road C. way D. direction 
41. A. in B. at C. to D. on 
42. A. wanted B. said C. involved D. made 
43. A. looking B. glimpsing C. watching D. seeing 
44. A. work B. job C. employment D. career 
45. A. salary B. wages C. money D. purse 
II. Decide which of the alternatives given for each question best completes each sentence. 
HOW TO PREPARE FOR JOB INTERVIEWS 
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 You've been invited for interview find now you want to make sure you do everything within your power to get 
the job. So what do you need to do to prepare yourself for the big day? 
 Firstly, you should find out as much as you possibly can about the position, the company, the industry and 
even the interview. You should go to your prospective employer's website on the Internet, where the company 
presents itself as it wants to be seen; relevant trade journals will then tell you how it is viewed by others. You 
should perhaps also speak to people who work or have worked for the company, if at all possible. 
 All this information will give you a great deal to talk about during the interview and so help create the right 
impression. The more you know, the greater your competitive edge over other candidates. 
 To help increase confidence, many people practise rhe interview in frant of a mirror. However, you should 
instead try it out with a real person: it's far more realistic and it gives you the chance to ask him or her for some 
feedback on your performance. " 
In particular, you should practise answers to common questions you can expect to be asked. These include: 
 • What do you consider to be your major strengths and weaknesses? 
 • Why do you want to work for this company? 
 • Where do you see yourself in five years' time? 
 An interview is also your chance to decide whether you want to work for the company, so be prepared to ask 
three or four relevant questions yourself. You shouldn't ever underestimate the effect of your appearance on the 
interviewer: make sure you wear a suit to the interview, even if the normal working environment of the 
company allows for more informal dress. 
 Punctuality is another crucial factor with regards to first impressions, and for this reason you should always 
arrive at the interview site at least 15 minutes before your scheduled meeting. All that's left now is the interview 
itself. See over for information and advice on successful interview strategies. 
46. Before a job interview, you should........... 
 A. get some information about your future company 
 B. wander on the Internet to get some work experience 
 C. meet the interviewer 
 D. chat with your prospective employer on the Internet 
47. .........helps you easily surpass other candidates. 
 A. Your ability to speak 
 B. Your ability to start a conversation 
 C. The company's impression on you 
 D. The information you know about the company 
48. To help increase confidence, you should practise the interview .. 
 A. in front of a mirror B. with a real person 
 C. ask the interviewer some questions D. give the interviewer a chance to ask you some questions 
49. Before an interview, you should........... 
 A. prepare 3 or 4 questions yourself 
 B. only practise answers to common questions 
 C. only think,of the questions on the job of your choice 
 D. give you a chance to practise speaking 
50. All of the following factors help you become a successful candidate except  
 A. your appearance B. your punctuality C. your informal dress D. your knowledge