THE FIRST TERM EXAMINATION ( 2010 -2011 ) ppt

AN NHON 2 HIGH SCHOOL THE FIRST TERM EXAMINATION ( 2010 -2011 )

SUBJECT : ENGLISH 12 ( Code : 120 )

TIME ALLOTTED : 45 MINUTES

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Pupil’s name : …………………………………

Class : ………….

I / PHONETICS :

A- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others :

1. a. manufacture b. future c. nursery d. secure

2. a. weather b. thank c. though d. clothes

3. a. looked b. hoped c. prevented d. washed

B – Choose the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the others .

4. a. answer b. refuse c. begin d. enjoy

5. a. conception b. community c. economical d. discover

II / VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR : Choose the best option .

6. At school he not only had a good …………..record but also excelled at sports .

a. knowledge b. academic c. intellectual d. education

7. In our country , many women still have to …………more in marriage than men do .

a. determine b. equalize c. apologize d. sacrifice

8. I think your hair needs ……………. . It’s too long .

a. to cut b. cutting c. to be cutting d. being cut

9. This is an application letter , so you must write it in a/ an …………..way .

a. formal b. informal c. casual d. especial

10. Gestures and facial expressions are called …………….form of communication .

a. social b. verbal c. non-verbal c. informal

11. The government made serious attempts to raise the living …………..of the people .

a. standard b. cost c. level d. price

12. Major new investments are aimed at reviving the …………..economy of the country .

a. developed b. stagnant c. inefficient d. ruin

13. Come and see me as soon as you ……………….your report .

a. finishes b. are finishing c. will finish d. have finished

14. Do you remember Mr. Phung , ………….taught us Literature ?

a. that b. who c. which d. A & B are correct

15. Children are required to be in full-time education …………… the age of 5 and 16 .

a. at b. from c. between. d. by

III / READING :

A - Read the passage and choose the best answer to complete each sentence .

Choosing the right career may be hard . Many people who graduate from school or college do not

know what to do with their lives , and get a job without really thinking about it . For some , things work

out fine , but others often find themselves stuck in a job that they hate .Your working life lasts an average

of forty years , so it is important to find a job you like and feel enthusiastic about . Luckily , there are

many ways you can get help to do this .

The Australian website , WWW.careeronline.com , compares choosing a career with going to the

movies . Before you see a movie , you find out what films are being shown . The site suggests you should

do the same with your career – find out what jobs are available and what your opinions are . Next , decide

which movie you like best ; if you are not a romantic person , you won’t want to see a love story . In other

words , with your career , you should decide which job will suit your personality . Finally , decide how to

get movie tickets , and find out where the theater is before you go . With your career , you need to find

information about where you can work , how much you will earn , and how to get a job in that profession .

16. According to the passage , deciding on the right profession can be ………… .

a. easy b. simple c. challenging d. quick

17. If a person starts working at the age of 20 , he will probably not retire until he is …………. .