English written test for grade 12 tern 1 Time :45 minutes pps

English written test for grade 12 tern 1

Time :45 minutes

I Phonetics(1)

 Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently

1. A. tombs B. lamps C. brakes D. invites

2. A character B. teacher C. chemist D. technical

 Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from others.

1. A. expression B. example C. friendliness D. superior

2. A. employment B. remember C. concentrate D. position

II. Vocabulary and grammar (4)

A. Give the correct form of the verb in the bracket.

1. By this time next year I (save) Ј250………………………..

2. When I arrived she (have) lunch. She apologized for starting without me but said that she always

(lunch) at 12.30……………………………….

3. He (lose) his job last month and since then he (be) out of work. ~………….

4. My brother( give) tickets to the concert last night………………………….

B. Give the correct form of the word in the bracket.

1. We haven’t been able to find a house that meets our …………( require).

2. Please tell me about your first ………… ( impress) of your University life.

3. To attract someone’s (attend)…………., we can use either verbal or non-verbal forms of communication

4. Some people think it is (polite)……………..to ask someone’s age.

5. Preparing for an interview can be very ………… (stress).

6. We can raise our hand slightly to show that we need ( assist)……………………………….

C. Choose the best answer to complete the blank.

1. They are university professors who ______ in the history of the Russian empire.

A. special B. specially C. specialize D. specialization

2. ____ I had learned English when I was at high school.

A. If B. Provided C. Unless D. If only

3. “ Sorry, I am late.” – ___ . We haven’t started yet.”

A. Don’t worry B. Thank you C. You are welcome D. Why

4. A: May I borrow your pen for a minute, please? – B: __ .

A. Yes, certainly B. Yes, thank you C. No, thanks D. No, of course

III. Reading. (2)

A Read the passage and choose one correct answer to fill each blank

In the western customs (1 ) _____ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head

or slight bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often (2)

_____ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present

your card or a gift or -any other article using (3) _____ hands. The Chinese are enthusiastic applauders. You

may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is

the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye

(4) _____ and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign

visitors. (5) _____, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you

may notice some stares. Generally speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for

visitors. So, avoid touching or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare.

On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of

friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or

trains. In this case, Apologies are neither offered or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than

Westerners.

1. a. taking b. shaking c. grasping d. hugging

2. a. exchanged b. changed c. transferred d. converted

3. a. pair b. couple c. double d. both

4. a. contact b. look c. stare d. watch

5. a. Moreover b. Furthermore c. However d. Whatever