Đề ôn thi kiểm tra học kì 1 môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12

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1. Name: ___ Date: ___ COMPLETE TEST FOR TERM 1 I. LISTENING 1. Listen to the tooth fairy customs in Spain and in Viet Nam. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE. 1. According to Vietnamese people, a lost tooth will be replaced by a gift. T F 2. Vietnamese children make a wish related to the mouse when they toss their T F teeth. 3. The lost tooth will be thrown onto the roof in Spain. T F 4. The lost tooth can be found under the pillow according to the Vietnamese T F custom. 5. A mouse is involved in the custom of both countries. T F 2. Listen to a talk about living in the countryside. Fill each of the gaps with no more than TWO words. You will listen TWICE. 1. When you live in the countryside, you can enjoy the ___ surroundings. 2. The city lacks space for ___ activities. 3. In the city you may not know your ___ neighbour's name. 4. The ___ is not too high in the countryside. 5. The low ___ rate is important for families with small children. II. READING 1. Read the passage and answer the questions. "Li xi" is an important part in Vietnam’s customs of Tet Festival, especially with children. It is a small amount of money that can bring good fortune to the upcoming year. However, "li xi" is not limited only on the first day, but can even last to the 9th or 10th day of Tet Festival, and given when the adults first met the kids. Besides the money, the tiny red envelope also has its own meaning. It represents the secrecy and privacy to avoid comparison as adults want children to regard the money as the gift of New Year, instead of being jealous of receiving less than other kids. The red color, the most popular color appearing in Vietnamese festivals, signifies the prosperity and great luck according to Asian’s beliefs. In the morning of the first day of Lunar New Year, children and parents will visit grandparents’ home, wishing for a happy new year and great health, showing respect and gratitude, and giving gifts. After that, it is grandparents and adults’ turn to give children lucky money to welcome their new age. 1. By whom is the custom loved most? ___ 2. For how long can the custom be applied? ___ 3. Why is a red envelope used? ___ 4. What does the red color signify? 1
2. ___ 5. Why do adults give "li xi" to children? ___ 2. Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question or complete each sentence. The meaning of Mid-Autumn Day is rather different to that in China, though the Vietnamese also celebrate it by eating mooncakes. In Viet Nam the Mid-Autumn Festival is the happiest day for children, during which parents buy their children various kinds of lanterns and snacks. There are also various activities held to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Viet Nam. The main activities include worshipping the God of Earth, and carrying carp-shaped lanterns. Usually a worshipping platform is set up in the yard during Mid-Autumn night, on which mooncakes, fruits, and snacks are laid. Later family members sit to gether to eat the food while appreciating the moon. It's also a tradition for the Vietnamese to light lanterns during the Mid-Autumn night. It is thought that if people walk at night with a carp lantern in hand, they will be safe from the carp spirit. Now, children hold various kinds of paper lanterns and play in the moonlight, while eating mooncakes during the evening of Mid-Autumn Day. 1. What is Vietnamese Mid-Autumn festival different from that of China in? A. time B. food C. meaning 2. Parents buy children all of these things EXCEPT ___. A. mooncakes B. carps C. lanterns 3. What are the main activities in Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival? A. worshipping the God of Earth B. carrying carp-shaped lanterns C. Both A and B 4. Why do children carry a carp lantern? A. To scare the carp spirit. B. Because it is very beautiful. C. To enjoy the moonlight better. 5. The word "hold" can be replaced by ___. A. buy B. carry C. light EXERCISES I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. 1. While I the performance, I met one of my old friends. A. watched B. was watching C. watch D. am watching 2. You should buy the blue sweater. It suits you than the red one. A. good B. well C. better D. the best 3. The of quan ho singing has been recognized as a world heritage. A. preservation B. procession C. song D. performance 4. Saint Giong was unable to talk, smile, or walk he was three years old. A. even though B. because C. while D. if 5. It’s a rule, so everyone strictly follow it. A. doesn’t have to B. shouldn’t C. has to D. should 6. The 54 ethnic peoples of Vietnam are , but they live peacefully. 2
3. A. similar B. unlike C. diverse D. like 7. I detest .so early in the morning. A. get up B. getting up C. gets up D. to get up 8. Both my brother and I help our family’s goats. We feed them on the pastures by the edge of the village. A. herds B. to herd C. herding D. to herding 9. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food he was very poor. A. although B. when C. while D. because 10. The girl was crying when a fairy A. appears B. was appearing C. appeared D. is appearing II. Identify a mistake in each sentence and correct it. 1. Vietnam is an multicultural country with 54 ethnic group. 2. We speak English fluent now than last year. 3. We broke with tradition by make sponge cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival instead of moon cakes. 4. You has to take off your hats when you go to the pagoda. III. Rewrite 3
4. IV. Cirlce A, B, C or D V. Give the correct form 4