Bài tập Tiếng Anh 12 thí điểm - Unit 1: Life stories

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1. BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH 12 THÍ ĐIỂM 20. Einstein a great impact on modern physics. UNIT 1 - LIFE STORIES A. feels B. does C. a D. has Part I. PHONETICS 21. It is the underserved that damaged his life and his family. Exercise 1. Mark the letter A. B. C or D to indicate the word or phrase A. reputable B. repute C. reputation D. disrepute which does not contain the same sound as the other three. 22. At the age of 50, Robby William his career after spending his twenty years 1. A. aid B. aide C. add D. ade playing electric guitar. 2. A. aisle B. all C. isle D. I'll A. moved B. changed C. adjusted D. stopped 3. A. they're B. their C. there D. the 23. She has a wonderful voice but unfortunately, she never gets the to sing in 4. A. bus B. by C. bye D. buy public. 5. A. carrot B. carat C. carries D. caret A. event B. occasion C. ability D. chance 6. A. sense B. sent C. scents D. cents 24. Michael Hart was the of Project Gutenberg, one of the longest-lasting 7. A. does B. doze C. doughs D. dust online library projects. 8. A. form B. four C. fore D. for A. founder B. author C. architect D. father 9. A. praise B. prays C. prize D. preys 25. She is not a very nice girl. She seems to enjoy the of others. 10. A. cite B. site C. sink D. sight A. unfortune B. misfortune C. disfortune D. infortune Part II. VOCABULARY 26. We the kittens carefully and sold them for a good profit. Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to A. brought up B. grew up C . rose D. aroused each of the following questions. 27. The stores will inevitably end up with each other to increase their market 11. Martin Luther King devoted his life to the of voting right for black people. shares. A. effort B. realization C. achievement D. performance A. contesting B. contending C. competing D. completing 12. His father used to be a professor at the university. Many students 28. Bill Gates has made large donations to numerous organizations. worshipped him A. charitable B. charitably C. charity D. charities A. distinct B. distinctive C. distinguishing D. distinguished 29. Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is encouraging progress in math. 13. Mark Zuckerberg's enormous success has taken a lot of hardwork and A. doing B. making C. checking D. stopping A. indifference B. dedication C. loyalty D. reputation 30. The of the soil reduced the productivity of the farm. 14. I can't believe she didn't do anything for the company. I will and be in A. fertility B. hardship C. poverty D. inadequacy charge. Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST A. take over B. take on C. take up D. take in in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 15. During the Medieval period, people were made public of being witches. 31. The speaker paused. He hesitated to answer the direct question raised by the A. complaint B. criminal C. trouble D. accusation audience. 16. That disable boy's victory in the race set the example to all students in the A. decided B. continued C. determined D. wavered school. 32. Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well. A. finest B. first-class C. rarest D. most convenient A. depressed B. motivated C. overlooked D. rejected 17. A once said “It is a sweet and honourable thing to die for your country.” 33. The government's plans to cut taxes really stimulated the economy. A. patriotism B. patriotic C. patriot D. patrol A. discouraged B. started C. weakened D. improved 18. He is -influenced by his father and grandfather. His behaviors and 34. Chauvet Jeans was a well-known nineteen century painter whose paintings decisions are exactly the same. are extraordinarily sophisticated. A. mightily B. strongly C. terribly D. weakly A. old-fashioned B. basic C. primitive D. complex 19. IPhone 11 is the latest in the field of smartphone design of Apple. 35. Some rock stars started off as rebels with strong and broad principles. A. creator B. create C. creativity D. creation A. beliefs B. honour C. formulas D. law Thẩm Tâm Vy, August 26 2020 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH 12 – THÍ ĐIỂM UNIT ONE – LIFE STORIES
2. 36. I used to idolize David Beckham because of his dedication and talent. Part III. GRAMMAR A. hate B. impress C. worship D. detest Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to 37. Linda is very outgoing, however, her brother is quite reserved. each of the following questions. A. open B. sociable C. easygoing D. shy 51. We to the hospital to visit Mike when he to say that he was fine. 38. Ideally, I'd like to work at home but there is no way my boss agrees with A. were driving - was calling B. drove - called that. C. were driving – called D. drove - was calling A. Generally B. Luckily C. Preferably D. Fortunately 52. What to you on Sunday night? 39. Morgan Freeman began to land big roles and won critical and popular A. happen B. happened C. was happening D. would happen acclaim after years of small parts and limited success. 53. Last night, we for you for ages but you never up. A. arrive B. gain C. deliver D. Cause A. waited – showed B. would wait - showed 40. Recognizable smaller than most of the kids in his age group, Lionel Messi C. were waiting - were showing D. waited – was showing was diagnosed by doctors as suffering from a hormone deficiency that restricted 54. We our quality time when the unexpected guess his growth. A. had – came B. were having - came A. inadequacy B. sufficiency C. abundance D. strength C. had been having – came D. have had – would have come Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE 55. Since they us they to visit us last Sunday, we forward to the day. in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. were telling - came - looked B . would tell – would visit - would look 41. During the Great Depression, many people suddenly found themselves C. told – would come - were looking D. tell - are coming - will look jobless after a night. 56. I out last night but at the last minute I that I had a quiz this morning. A. unemployed B. redundant C. unoccupied D. supplementary A. was going to go – realized B. went – realized 42. I was relieved by the news that they had gone home safe and sound. C. had gone – would realize D. would go - have realized A. comforted B. concerned C. relaxed D. lightened 57. She hasn't paid as much attention to her children as she since 43. She comes from an admirable and respectable family. she working. A. good B. respected C. unworthy D. dignified A. does – starts B. did - started 44. They are going to have to amputate his left leg which was badly injured in C. was doing - was starting D. has done - would start the accident. 58. My brother at the road when he into a hole. A. remove B. separate C. cut off D. mend A. wasn't looking - was falling B. didn't look - has fallen 45. Her identity will never be revealed in order to protect her children from C. wasn't looking – fell D. won't look - fall being judged. 59. Magellan the first European who through the strait. A. uncovered B. proclaimed C. leaked D. hid A. was - was sailing B. was being - was sailing 46. There are several interesting things emerging from the report. C. had been – sailed D. was - sailed A. fading B. rising C. coming up D. developing 60. The first self-sufficient village in Britain the Norman's idea. They were 47. This boy is poorly-educated and doesn't know how to behave properly. some strange invaders who to change the country in a better way. A. uneducated B. knowledgeable C. ignorant D. rude A. was – hoped B. is - have hoped 48. I prefer reading fictional stories to hearing about real events. C. have been - were hoping D. was being - had hoped A. imaginary B. unreal C. existent D. legendary 61. Who is girl over there with Jimmy? 49. It is not fair to give such a challenging task to an inexperienced staff like her. A. the B. a C. an D. Ø A. comprehensible B. difficult C. provocative D. intriguing 62. The boss needs an assistant with good knowledge of foreign trade 50. White blood cells help defend the body against infection. A. a B. the C. any D. Ø A. fight B. cover C. protect D. abandon 63. We are having terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually weather in UK is not this bad. Thẩm Tâm Vy, August 26 2020 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH 12 – THÍ ĐIỂM UNIT ONE – LIFE STORIES
3. A. the – the B. a – the C. Ø - the D. the - a 80. (A) The biggest problem with eating too (B) much sugar is (C) that it can 64. Could you please close window? I don't think it is necessary to open all the cause (D) the diabetes four. 81. (A) The most people need (B) healthy eating and (C) enough exercise (D) A. a B. the C. some D. Ø every day. 65 Gordons is a very interesting family. They like to travel around world. 82. The doctor (A) said that she (B) was making (C) a relatively slow (D) A. A – the B. The - the C. A – a D. A-Ø progress because she was quite old. 66. To absorb more oil from spring rolls, we can use materials like newspaper 83. Now J. K. Rowling is (A) a multi-millionaire, (B) but she was not born into to wrap them after frying. (C) the fame and (D) fortune. A. the B. any C. Ø D. a 84. Last night, suddenly my mother (A) was deciding to ban me from using (B) 67. After a hard-working day, I went to bed and had most beautiful dream the Internet so we (C) ended up having (D) a huge row. ever. 85. It was (A) the day like any other (B) and Martin (C) was doing his normal A. the - the B. a – the C. a – a D. Ø - the round as (D) a safeguard. 68. I have visited Portugal but I have never been to Netherlands. 86. (A) In contrast to my brother is (B) hardworking, I (C) am quite (D) a lazy A. the – the B. Ø - the C. a – the D. a - a boy. 69. Every week, his mother goes to university to visit him while my mother 87. I (A) went into (B) the city center today because I (C) need to get my phone has never come to visit me since I went to university. (D) repaired. A. the - Ø B. the - the C. Ø - Ø D. a - the 88. It (A) was (B) so short-sighted (C) for Mai to (D) leave school. 70. He left on 10 o'clock train yesterday to see his father who was taken 89. (A) The moment I (B) was seeing him, I (C) realized I (D) had met him to hospital last week when he broke right leg. somewhere before. A. the - the - the B. the - a - a C. a - a - the D. the - Ø - Ø 90. I (A) was having a black cat (B) three years ago (C) but now it (D) is no Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that longer with me. needs correction in each of the following questions. Part IV. SPEAKING 71. Last month, while my friend (A) was travelling round England by (B) the Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to car, he crashed (C) the car into (D) a tree. each of the following exchanges. 72. She (A) was walking to (B) the library to borrow (C) some books when she 91. Have you decided who to talk about? (D) was seeing a robbery. A. I see. I will talk to him. B. Let's talk about your study. 73. He (A) can speak (B) French very well and (C) is studying (D) Latin. C. I need to talk to you now. D. Not yet. I am still considering. 74. Please turn off (A) television. I also like watching (B) TV but now I (C) am 92. What do you think about Steve Jobs? having to study for (D) the exam. A. That's right! B. I doubt it. It is not true. 75. (A) The researchers of Harvard University reported that (B) the tigers are C. Well, he is talented. D. I agree with you about him. one of (C) the most dangerous species in (D) the jungle. 93. Good luck to you in your exam! 76. I (A) think a (B) good health is important, and so is (C) education while (D) A. Thank you! Same to you. B. Yeah. That's the one. money, to some extent, is not. C. Well, I'll see. D. Don't worry! I'll be fine. 77. He (A) was reading out the data (B) while Sara (C) wrote it down (D) 94. What a wonderful party! carefully. A. I am fine. Thank you! B. I don't know. Let me check. 78. He (A) would live in (B) the countryside but now he (C) is living in (D) a C. I am happy you like it. D. Same to you. Thanks! big city. 95. What's new with you? 79. (A) Many people (B) used to think (C) learning English is full of (D) the A. Me too. B. Nothing much. difficulties. C. See you later D. Help yourself. 96. Hello. May I speak to Fred, please? Thẩm Tâm Vy, August 26 2020 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH 12 – THÍ ĐIỂM UNIT ONE – LIFE STORIES
4. A. Thanks, I'd love to. B. Good. I'll call you. graphics company into Pixar, the company behind Toy Story and The Monster C. Just a minute. D. Fine, I'll be ready Inc. 97. What are you doing? His countercultural lifestyle and philosophy was a product of the time and A. I see. I will tell Tom about it. place of his (109) Jobs was adopted and raised in San Francisco Bay Area B. I am seeing Tom. Do you have anything to tell him? during the 1960s. In 1972, Jobs attended Reed College from which he (110) in C. I am reading the note Tom left to me. next to no time. Jobs co-founded Apple in 1976 in order to sell Apple I personal D. I am doing fine. computer. At that moment, he might (111) imagine that only a year later the 98. I am so happy. I have just passed my history exam. company tasted impressive victory with Apple II, one of the first highly A. Congratulations! B. What's the matter? successful (112) personal computers. (113) , in 1985, following a long power C. Get well soon! D. Thanks a lot struggle, Jobs was forced out of Apple. After leaving Apple, Jobs took (114) of 99. Would you mind moving your suitcase? its members with him to found NeXT, a computer development company which A. Yes, please! B. No, not at all. was then bought by Apple. The purchase (115) Jobs to become the company's C. Of course! D. Oh, I am sorry to hear. CEO once again. 100. Do you know anything about Mrs. Jackson? Steve Jobs died in 2011 after battling with pancreatic cancer (116) nearly a A. Yes, that's the way it is. B. Oh, I know how you feel. decade. Millions first learned of Job's death on a (117) which had been C. No, nothing . D. Excuse me. invented by himself. 101. Would you like some cookies? I have just baked them. 106. A. most B. almost C. the most D. mostly A. Thank you. Yes, I would. B. Take it easy. 107. A. widely B. hardly C. legally D. nationally C. Yes, I think so. D. Here you are. 108. A. translated B. transferred C. transformed D. transited 102. Shall we talk about Larry or Oprah? 109. A. increase B. upbringing C. rising D. grow A. Never mind. There is always something to do. 110. A. dropped in B. dropped up C. dropped out D. dropped by B. We'd better talk about them both. 111. A. hardly B. truly C. effortlessly D. frequently C. Wow! They are adorable. 112. A. massly-produced B. mass-produced D. Oh, I see what you mean. C. massive-produced D. massproducing 103. What kind of books do you like? 113. A. Generally B. Frankly C. Fortunately D. Unfortunately A. No, I don't have any hobbies. B. Nothing special. 114. A. few B. a few C. a little D. little C. Novels. I believe. D. I believe novels are boring. 115. A. was allowing B. has allowed C. allowed D. had allowed 104. I think it is the best movie I have ever seen. 116. A. for B. since C. during D. of A. Me neither. B. Me too. C. Not me. D. Same to you. 117. A. devil B. deviation C. deviant D. device 105. Did you watch The Voice last night? Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to A. For a while, then I had to study. B. Not now. I am studying. indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. C. Yes, sir. D. Yes, please. Born on June 30, 1985 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Fred and Debbie Phelps, the Part V. READING Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the youngest of three children, Michael Phelps and his sisters grew up in the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each neighbourhood of Rodger Forge. His father, Fred, a former all-rounded athlete, of the numbered blanks. was a state trooper and his mother Debbie was a middle-school principal. When Nowadays, everybody knows Apples and (106) everybody knows that the Phelps's parents divorced in 1994, he and his siblings lived with their mother, company was founded by Steve Jobs, an American inventor and entrepreneur. with whom Michael grew very close. Even at the age of 7, Phelps was still a He is (107) recognized as a pioneer in the field of microcomputer revolution. little scared to put his head under water, so his instructors allowed him to float He helped design the first Macintosh computer, (108) a small computer around on his back. Not surprisingly, despite the fact that later he is very good at Thẩm Tâm Vy, August 26 2020 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH 12 – THÍ ĐIỂM UNIT ONE – LIFE STORIES
5. butterfly swimming, the first stroke he mastered was not the easily-practised That kind of steeliness brought her to center stage in the aftermath of Britain's breaststroke but the backstroke. vote to leave the European Union and the feuding that erupted in the At the age of 15, Phelps became the youngest American male swimmer to Conservative Party over who would succeed David Cameron. Ms. May, 59 years compete at an Olympic Games in 68 years. While he didn't win any medals at old, is the country's longest-serving home secretary in half a century, with a the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, he would soon become a reputation for seriousness, hardwork and above all, determination. She is one of major force in competitive swimming. a growing number of women in traditionally male-dominated British politics In the spring of 2001, Phelps set the world record in the 200-meter butterfly, rising to the upper position of leadership. becoming the youngest male swimmer in history at the age of 15 years and 9 Born in 1956, Ms. May grew up mainly in Oxfordshire, an only child who was months. At the 2001 World Championships in Japan, he then broke his own first drawn to the Conservative Party at age 12. As a conscientious student, she record with a time of 1:54:58, earning his first international medal. In 2002, never rebelled against her religious upbringing and remains a regular Phelps continued to establish several records including the 100-meter butterfly churchgoer. Tellingly, her sports hero was Geoffrey Boycott, a solid, stubborn and the 200-meter individual medley. The following year, at the same event, he cricketer who specialized in playing the long game. Like many other Britain's broke his own world record in the 400-meter individual medley with a time of prime minister including Tony Blair, Sir Robert Peel and Margaret Thatcher, she 4:09.09. won a place at Oxford. But while almost every other political leader got there by After the London Olympics in 2012, Phelps announced he was retiring from his way of Eton College and joined Oxford's hedonistic Bullingdon Club, she sport. However, at the 2016 Olympic Games, he came out of retirement and attended a state secondary school and had a more sedate university career. After returned to professional competition. This was also the event which he won one unsuccessful attempts to be elected to the House of Commons in 1992 and 1994, silver and five gold medals, becoming the oldest individual gold medalist in she finally became an MP in 1997 general election. Olympic swimming history, as well as the first swimmer to win four consecutive May is known for a love of fashion and in particular distinctive shoes. She even golds in the same event, the 200-meter individual medley. wore leopard-print shoes to her final Cabinet meeting as Home Secretary in 118. Phelps's father used to be a comprehensive early 2016. However, she has been quite critical of the media focusing on her A. principal B. trooper C. athlete D. instructor fashion instead of her achievement as a politician. May also describes cooking 119. The first style of swimming Phelps was good at is and walking as primary hobbies, and if someone is raising questions about why A. butterfly B. freestyle C. breaststroke D. backstroke walking can be classified as a hobby, she elaborates in a column for Balance 120. He didn't win any medals at the Olympics of magazine, in which she wrote of her battle with diabetes. A. 2002 B. 2000 C. 2012 D. 2016 123. According to the passage, who is the prime minister coming before Theresa 121. At the 2001 World Championships in Japan, he broke the record of May? A. 200-meter butterfly B. 100-meter butterfly A. Tony Blair B. Margaret Thatcher C. 200-meter individual D. 400-meter individual C. Sir Robert Peel D. David Cameron 122. The word consecutive in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to 124. The most prominent characteristic of Theresa May is A. stoppable B. unending C. uninterrupted D. unrestricted A. stubbornness B. seriousnessC. determination D. hard work Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to 125. Which of the following statements is NOT true? indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. A. British political life is conventionally controlled mainly by men. Theresa May, the second female Britain's prime minister following Margaret B. The number of women in politics is increasing. Thatcher, revealed in 2013 that she had been given a diagnosis of Type 1 C. Conservative Party didn't have to discuss about who would be the next prime diabetes, a condition that requires daily insulin injections. Asked later how she minister. felt about the diagnosis, she said her D. Theresa May's toughness was one of the reasons for the Party to choose her approach to it was the same as toward everything in her life: “Just get on and for the prime minister position. deal with it.” 126. Which of the following facts is TRUE about Theresa May? A. She graduated from Eton College. Thẩm Tâm Vy, August 26 2020 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH 12 – THÍ ĐIỂM UNIT ONE – LIFE STORIES
6. B. As a child, she was quite rebellious. B. I'd rather our presentation change the topic. C. She didn't work part time as a university student. C. It's high time that we changed the topic of our presentation. D. She used not to be a home secretary. D. I suggest we to change the topic of our presentation. 127. She first became a member of parliament in 137. When I was young, I wasn't allowed to watch much TV. A. 1992 B. 1994 C. 1997 D. 2013 A. When I was young, my parents did not make me watch much TV. 128. Her reason to consider walking as one of her main hobbies is B. When I was young, my parents did not let me watch much TV. A. she is quite critical B. it helps her fight diabetes C. When I was young, my parents did not ask me to watch much TV. C. someone asks about it D. it is written on Balance magazine D. When I was young, my parents did not take me to watch much TV. 129. The word approach in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to 138. I only glimpsed her briefly, but I am sure it was Mary. A. means B. advance C. technique D. trick A. Mary only had a brief glimpse, but I am sure. 130. The word hedonistic in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to B. I only had a brief glimpse of her, but I am sure it was Mary. A. ordinary B. luxurious C. economical D. simple C. I only glimpsed briefly but I am sure it was Mary. Part VI. WRITING D. Mary only glimpsed me briefly but I am sure it was her. Exercise 11. Mark the letter A. B. C or D to indicate the sentence that is Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best closest in meaning to each of the following questions. combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 131. Connor is said to be very ambitious and aggressive. 139. A car hit the fence of my garden. I was cleaning the swimming pool. A. People regard Connor as an ambitious and aggressive person. A. While a car hit the fence I was cleaning the swimming pool. B. People talk Connor as an ambitious and aggressive person. B. A car hit the fence and I was cleaning the swimming pool. C. People believe in Conor as an ambitious and aggressive person. C. I was cleaning the swimming pool when a car hit the fence. D. People feel Conor as an ambitious and aggressive person. D. I was cleaning the swimming pool then a car hit the fence. 132. You can always count on me. 140. My daughter asks for money every day. I am really annoyed by it. A. I'll never take you down. B. I'll never let you down. A. I am really annoyed by my daughter asks for money every day. C. I'll never hold you down. D. I'll never make you down. B. My daughter is asking for money every day. 133. Nobody in my class is as outgoing as I am. C. I am really annoyed by it, my daughter asks for money every day. A. I am as outgoing as nobody in my class. D. My daughter is always asking for money every day. B. I am the more outgoing than nobody in my class. 141. She looked up. She saw a big tiger approaching. C. I am the most outgoing person in my class. A. Looking up, a big tiger approached her. D. I am not as outgoing as people in my class. B. Looked up, she saw a big tiger approaching. 134. It is pointless to ask me about it because I know nothing. C. Looking up, she saw a big tiger approaching. A. It's no use asking me about it because I know nothing. D. Look up, she saw a big tiger approaching. B. It's no use to ask me about it because I know nothing. 142. I have presented about Oprah Winfrey. I hope the story would inspire you C. It's not use asking me about it because I know nothing. all. D. It's not use to ask me about it because I know nothing. A. I have presented about Oprah Winfrey to hope the story would inspire you 135. I have accustomed myself to getting up very early. all. A. I have used to getting up very early. B. I have presented about Oprah Winfrey hoping the story would inspire you all. B. I have been used to getting up very early. C. I have presented about Oprah Winfrey hope for the story would inspire you C. I have put getting up very early to good use. all. D. I have made use of getting up very early. D. I have presented about Oprah Winfrey hoped the story would inspire you all. 136. I think we should change the topic of our presentation. 143. Harry's life is rather dull. That's the reason why I don't want to talk about A. It's high time that we change the topic of our presentation. him. Thẩm Tâm Vy, August 26 2020 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH 12 – THÍ ĐIỂM UNIT ONE – LIFE STORIES
7. A. The reason why I don't want to talk about Harry is that his life is quite dull. B. Harry's life is rather dull because I don't want to talk about it. C. What I don't like to talk about is Harry's dull life. D. Reasonably, I don't want to talk about Harry's rather dull life. 144. She got so tired of waiting for him. She just got married to another man. A. She got so tired of waiting for him that at the end she got married to another man. B. She got so tired of waiting for him while she got married to another man. C. She got so tired of waiting for him afterwards she got married to another man. D. She got so tired of waiting for him as a result she got married to another man. 145. Why do you take an umbrella? It is not even raining. A. You need not to take an umbrella because it is not even raining. B. You must not take an umbrella because it is not even raining. C. You need not take an umbrella because it is not even raining. D. You cannot take an umbrella because it is not even raining The End Thẩm Tâm Vy, August 26 2020 BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH 12 – THÍ ĐIỂM UNIT ONE – LIFE STORIES