Materials for Grade 12 - A guide for success - Đỗ Bình

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1. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS GRDAE 12 TOPIC 1. LIFE STORIES I. VOCABULARY: 01. achievement /ә’tʃivmәnt/ n Thành tớch 02. anonymous /ә’nɔnimәʊs/ a Ẩn danh 03. dedication /dedi’keiʃn/ n Sự tận tõm 04. diagnose /’daiәgnәʊz/ v Chuẩn đoỏn 05. distinguished /dis’tiŋgwiʃt/ a Kiệt xuất 06. figure /’figәr/ n Nhõn vật 07. generosity /dʒenә’rɔsәti/ n Rộng lượng 08. hospitalization/hɔspitәlai’zeiʃn/ Nhập viện 09. humble beginnings /’hmbl bi’giniŋ/ Khởi đầu kộm cỏi 10. perseverance /pз:si’viәrәns/ n Tớnh kiờn trỡ 11. prosthetic leg /prɔs’etik leg/ n (n) Chõn giả 12. reputation /repjʊ’teiʃn/ n Danh tiếng 13. respectable /ri’spektәbl/ a Đỏng kớnh 14. talented /’tổlәntid/ a Tài năng 15. waver /’weibәr/ v Phõn võn II. PRONUNCIATION: Pure vowels /i/ /i://e//ổ/ /ɔ/ /ɔ:/ // /ɑ:/ /ʊ/ /u:/ /ә/ /з:/ III. GRAMMAR: 1. The Tenses (review) 2. Articles IV. PRACTICE TEST: I. Choose the word marked A, B, C, or D which is stressed differently from the rest. Question 1. A. hospital B. mischievous C. supportive D. special Question 2. A. family B. whenever C. obedient D. solution Question 3. A. biologist B. generally C. responsible D. security Question 4. A. confident B. important C. together D. exciting Question 5. A. possible. B. university C. secondary D. suitable II. Choose the option marked A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence. Question 6. Each of us must take___ for our own actions. A. probability B. ability C. possibility D. responsibility Question 7. These quick and easy___ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost. A. solve B. solvable C. solutions D. solvability Question 8. John is___ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot. A. a B. an C. the D. no article Question 9. According to the boss, John is the most___ for the position of executive secretary. A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable Question 10. She got up late and rushed to the bus stop. A. came into B. went leisurely C. went quickly D. dropped by Question 11. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking. A. help B. prepared C. be busy D. attempt Question 12. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. A. happen B. encounter C. arrive D. clean Question 13. - Lam: What are the___ of that country? - Lan: I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces. A. drinks B. beverages C. grains D. special dishes Question 14. Peter tried his best and passed the driving test at the first___. A. try B. attempt C. doing D. aim Question 15. - An: Where is Jimmy? - Anh: He is___ work. He is busy___ his monthly report. A. on/ for B. in/ about C. to/ through D. at/ with Question 16. With greatly increased workloads, everyone is___ pressure now. A. under B. above C. upon D. out of Question 17. We are not allowed___ jeans at school. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 1
2. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. wear B. to wear C. wearing D. worn Question 18. Sometimes I do not feel like___ to my sibling about my troubles. A. talk B. to talk C. talking D. talked Question 19. The worker was___ his boss expected, so he was offered a raise. A. more hard-working B. as hard-working than C. more hard-working than D. more hard-working as Question 20. John___ a respectful and obedient student. A. said to be B. is said C. is said being D. is said to be Question 21. I love ___ films but I seldom find time to go the cinema. A. see B. saw C. seen D. seeing Question 22. In the last hundred years, traveling___ much easier and more comfortable. A. becomes B. has become C. became D. will become Question 23. In the 19th century, it___ two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon. A. took B. had taken C. had taken D. was taking Question 24. In the past the trip___ very rough and often dangerous, but things___ a great deal in the last hundred and fifty years. A. was/ have changed B. is/ change C. had been/ will change D. has been/ changed Question 25. Now you___ from New York to Los Angeles in a matter of hours. A. are flying B. would fly C. will fly D. can fly Question 26. When Carol___ last night, I___ my favorite show on television. A. was calling/ watched B. called/ have watched C. called/ was watching D. had called/ watched Question 27. By this time next summer, you___ your studies. A. completes B. will complete C. are completing D. will have completed Question 28. Right now, Jim___ the newspaper and Kathy___ dinner. A. reads/ has cooked B. is reading/ is cooking C. has read/ was cooking D. read/ will be cooking Question 29. Last night at this time, they___ the same thing. She___ and he___ the Newspaper. A. are doing/ is cooking / is reading B. were doing/ was cooking/ was reading C. was doing/ has cooked / is reading D. had done/ was cooking/read Question 30. When I___ home last night, I___ that Jane___ a beautiful candlelight dinner. A. had arrived/ discovered/ prepared B. was arriving/ had discovered/ was preparing C. have arrived/ was discovering/ had prepared D. arrived/ discovered/ was preparing III. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer marked A, B, C, or D provided. Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life. She was only ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family alone. Her mother soon went to work outside the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of the oldest, had to help care for her younger siblings. Although she had much responsibility at home, Jean thoroughly enjoyed school and was an excellent student. She went on to graduate 10th in her class at Otsego High School in 1953. While still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck" Holly, at a dance in Alamo; and they were quite taken with each other. Over the next few years, their love for each other blossomed and they were married on February 24, 1953, while Jean was still in school. At the time, Chuck was serving his country in the military, and had come home on leave to marry his sweetheart. Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve in Korea for the next fifteen months. Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the Plainwell, Otsego area. To help make ends meet, Jean went to work at the collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a while, before taking a job at the cheese company in Otsego. In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of their son, Chuck, who brought great joy into their lives. Jean remembered how her mother was always gone so much working after her father died and she did not want that for her son, so she left her job to devote herself to the role of a mother. Question 31. After Jean's father passed away, her mother used to___. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 2
3. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. work outside the home B. be a housewife C. support the family alone D. work as a secretary Question 32. Which is not referred to Jean? A. She was a responsible girl. B. She never helped her mother with household chores. C. She often did well at school. D. She went to high school. Question 33. Jean's husband was a___. A. teacher B. dancer C. soldier D. servant Question 34. Jean___. A. served in the military B. lived in Korea for fifteen months C. had a daughter D. got married when she was a student Question 35. Which is not TRUE about Jean? A. She disliked staying at home and taking care of her child. B. She worked outside the home before she had a child. C. She was very happy when she got a baby. D. She quit her job to look after her baby. IV. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D provided. On December 10, 2006, I was going through some hard time. The landlady did not want to release the house any more so I had to (36)___ and only had one month to find a place. Because Christmas was coming and it was difficult for me to (37)___ a suitable accommodation. I had only some money (38)___. I could not buy a Christmas tree and some presents for my three boys, (39)___ I had to use the money to find a place to live. Tome, it broke my heart as I could not prepare the Christmas for my three boys. I have been their only parent since my husband (40)___ away two years ago. I was so sad and everything was getting on my nerves. Although I managed to solve the problem myself I could not help (41)___ my sons about the things. When I suddenly woke up at midnight, I found my eldest son was sitting (42)___ me. He kissed me and said, "Don't worry, Mum. We love you very much and always stand by you (43)___ happens." At the moment I started weeping, grabbed him and kissed him. His words and love made me (44)___ all about what I was stressing about. In fact ever since that moment, I have realized that I can overcome any problems thanks to my sons' love. The most important thing of my life is that my boys are safe and healthy, and they bring me joy all the time. The memory (45)___ me that nothing really matters, when I have the love of my children. Question 36. A. transfer B. convert C. move D. change Question 37. A. notice B. watch C. find D. see Question 38. A. leave B. to leave C. leaving D. left Question 39. A. because B. although C. as though D. if Question 40. A. passes B. passed C. has passed D. was passing Question 41. A. tell B. to tell C. told D. telling Question 42. A. by B. next C. over D. up Question 43. A. whenever B. whatever C. whoever D. however Question 44. A. forget B. to forget C. forgot D. forgetting Question 45. A. remembers B. minds C. reminds D. misses V. Mark the option marked A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction. Question 46. The wave lengths of ultraviolet light are short than those of visible light but longer than those of X-rays. A. lengths B. short C. those D. but Question 47. All thoroughbred are descended from three Arabian stallion imported into England between 1689 and 1724. A. All B. from C. stallion D. into Question 48. By measuring the rate of decay of potassium isotopes in volcanic ash, scientists can date the layers of volcanic ash and any human remain in they. A. measuring B. can date C. remain D. they Question 49. Hundreds of parts to complete fossil skeletons of Triceratops have been gather in North America from rocks of the late Cretaceous period. A. Hundreds of B. to complete C. gather D. rocks By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 3
4. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Question 50. By the time of the dinosaurs, turtles have already developed the hard shell into which their heads and legs could be drawn. A. time B. have C. into which D. drawn ___THE END___ TOPIC 2. URBANIZATION I. VOCABULARY: 01. agricultural /ổgri’kltʃәrәl/ a Thuộc nụng nghiệp 02. centralize /’sentrәlaiz/ v Tập trung 03. discrimination /diskrimi'nei∫n/ n Kỡ thị, phõn biệt 04. cost-effective /kɔst i’fektiv/ (a) Phự hợp với chi phớ, đỏng 05. counter-urbanization/’kaʊtә з:bәnai’zeinʃn/ (n) Phản đụ thị 06. densely populated/’densli ‘pә:pjʊleitid/ (a) Cú đụng dõn cư 07. energy saving /’enәdʒi seiviŋ/ (a) Tiết kiệm năng lượng 08. industrialization /indstriәlai’zei∫n/ (n) Cụng nghiệp húa 09. self-motivated /self-‘mәʊtiveitid/ (n) Động cơ nội lực 10. time-consuming /taim-kәn’su:miŋ/ (a) Tốn thời gian 11. thought-provoking /’ɔ:t prә’vәʊkiŋ/ (a) Đỏng để suy nghĩ 12. unemployment /nim’plɔimәnt / (n) Thất nghiệp 13. urbanization/з:bәnai’zeinʃn/ (n) Đụ thị húa 14. weather-beaten /’weә ‘bi:tn/ (a) Dói dầu sương giú 15. well-established /wel i’stổbliʃt/ (a) Cú định hỡnh, tiếng tăm 16. double /dbl/ n Gấp đụi 17. down-market /daʊn ma:kit/ (a) Rẻ, bỡnh dõn 18. down-to-earth / daʊn tә з:/ (a)Sỏt thực tế 19. expand /ik’spổnd/ v Mở rộng 20. interest-free /’intrәst fri:/ (v) Khụng lói suất 21. kind-hearted /kaind ’ha:tid/ (a) Tốt bụng, tử tế 22. long-lasting /lɔŋ ‘la:stiŋ/ (a) Lõu dài, kộo dài 23. migrate /mai’greit/ v Di cư 24. mindset /’maindset/ n Định kiến 25. overload /әʊvә’lәʊd/ v Chất quỏ tải 26. sanitation /sổni’teiʃn/ n Vệ sinh dịch tễ 27. slum /slm/ n Nhà ổ chuột 28. switch off /switʃ ɔf/ v Dừng, thụi chỳ ý 29. upmarket /p’ma:kit/ a Xa xỉ, đắt tiền 30. worldwide /’wз:ldwaid/ a Khắp toàn cầu II. PRONUNCIATION: The diphthongs: /ei/ /ai/ /ɔi/ /jʊ/ /aʊ/ /әʊ/ /iә/ /eә/ /ʊә/ III. GRAMMAR: 1. The Subjunctive Cases (bare infinitives) (review) 2. That Clauses (review) IV. PRACTICE TEST: I. Choose the word marked A, B, C, or D whose main stress syllable is put differently. Question 1. A. maintain B. attitude C. determine D. develop Question 2. A. brilliant B. different C. secretary D. attractive II. Choose the word marked A, B, C, or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently. Question 3. A. bride B. fridge C. bridge D. driven Question 4. A. borrow B. neighbor C. stapler D. harbor Question 5. A. booked B. pushed C. caused D. matched III. Choose the word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D that best completes each sentence. Question 6. ___, women are responsible for the chores in the house and taking care of the children. A. With tradition B. On tradition C. Traditional D. Traditionally Question 7. All of the students are___ to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 4
5. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. obsessed B. obliged C. obtained D. observed Question 8. It is important to have someone that you can___ in. A. talk B. speak C. confide D. know Question 9. Most adjectives can be used to___ a noun. A. precede B. advance C. occur D. stand Question 10. Which of the following sentences has the correct word order? A. She walks usually past my house in the morning. B. She in the morning walks usually past my house. C. She usually walks past my house in the morning. D. She walks usually in the morning past my house. Question 11. I'm very tired now because___ more than 800 kilometers today. A. I'm driving B. I've driven C. I drive D. I've been driving Question 12. When she returned home from work, she___ a bath. A. takes B. took C. has taken D. was taking Question 13. Your car is quite old. It's the same as___. A. us B. our C. ours D. we're Question 14. My father didn't go to college; ___ did my mother. A. none B. either C. so D. neither Question 15. Our English teacher would like___. A. that we practicing our pronunciation B. us practicing our pronunciation C. us to practice our pronunciation D. we to practice our pronunciation Question 16. Our relatives___ meet us at the station this evening. A. are being B. are going to C. go to D. will be to Question 17. He___ for that company for five months when it went bankrupt. A. has been worked B. has worked C. had been working D. was working Question 18. At this time next week, all of the students___ for their examinations. A. will be sat B. have been sitting C. have sat D. will be sitting Question 19. Rachel is good at badminton. She___ every game. A. wins B. winning C. have won D. is able win Question 20. - Carol: "Let's have a pizza." - Cook: "___" A. Not again B. It doesn't matter C. It’s a good idea D. Not really Question 21. I didn't need___ anything. I just sat there and listened. A. say B. saying C. to say D. having said Question 22. She prefers carnations___ roses. In fact, she dislikes roses. A. to B. from C. over D. than Question 23. My mother made a birthday cake___. A. about me B. for me C. to me D. to I Question 24. He can't go out because he___ his work. A. doesn't finish B. hasn't finished C. didn't finish D. hadn't finished Question 25. Our neighbors are normally very noisy, but they're___ this evening. A. unusual quiet B. unusual quietly C. unusually quiet D. unusually quietly Question 26. I saw him hiding something in a ___bag. A. plastic small black B. small plastic blackC. black small plastic D. small black plastic Question 27. If Tan Son Nhat Airport___ clear of fog we'll land there. A. is B. was C. will be D. could be Question 28. Did he tell you___? A. where could we meet him B. we would be able to meet him where C. where would be able to meet him D. where we would meet him Question 29. If she had known how awful this job was going to be, she___ it. A. would accept B. wouldn't accept C. wouldn't have accepted D. would have accepted Question 30. I'll see you___. A. at the moment B. in an hour C. last night D. usually Question 31. You___ write to her for she'll be here tomorrow. A. don't B. mustn't C. needn't D. haven't Question 32. You___ to spend more time in the library. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 5
6. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. must B. should C. had better D. ought Question 33. Carol is excited___ her new job. A. for starting B. to starting C. about starting D. for start Question 34. ___ if they had feathers instead of hair? A. Can people possibly fly B. Could people be able to fly C. Will people possibly fly D. Would people be able to fly Question 35. The jeans are too long; you should have them___. A. shorten B. to shorten C. shortened D. being shortened IV. Choose the underlined part marked A, B, C, or D in each sentence that should be corrected. Question 36. Caroline refused taking the job given to her because the salary was not good. A. talking B. because C. was D. given Question 37. I finished college last year, and I am working here for only eight months now. A. only B. am working C, now D. only Question 38. If you think carefully before making your decision, you will avoid to get into trouble later. A. making B. to get C. later D. carefully Question 39. Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week. A. to write B. were C. week D. members Question 40. Last week Mark told me that he got very bored with his present job and is looking for a new one. A. got B. new one C. is looking D. told V. Choose the option marked A, B, C, or D that best completes each of the following sentences. My aunt is one of those people who can talk to anyone about anything. If she goes to a party where she doesn't know any of the people, she just walks up to the first person that she sees and introduces herself. And yet she doesn't seem to talk about deeply important things like politics or religion. She always starts off on something very obvious like the other person's job. Very soon she's talking as if she's known the other person for years. I asked her once what her secret was. She said that the most important thing in a conversation was listening. People love to talk about themselves, so if you allow them to do so, it's very easy to keep a conversation going. You have to listen very carefully and ask questions. And you have to look interested, too. So don't keep looking at other things in the room while you're talking to someone. Another thing that I've noticed is that she only pays people compliments. She says: “I like your hair. Which hairdresser do you go to?” or “You look very well. Have you been on holiday?” Friendly messages like this seem to provide an easy way into a conversation. Question 41. According to my aunt, the most important thing in a conversation was___. A. speaking B. discussing C. looking D. listening Question 42. At parties where she does not know anybody, my aunt normally___. A. feels embarrassed and stays away from people B. asks people to introduces themselves to her C. comes over to the first person and introduces herself D. sits alone and avoids talking to other people Question 43. My aunt thinks that it's very easy to keep a conversation going if you___. A. let people talk about themselves B. let people hear about yourself C. talk about politics or religion D. ask people about their secrets Question 44. What should you NOT do when you have a conversation with someone? A. Looking very interested in his or her story B. Looking at other things in the room C. Listening very carefully and asking questions D. Paying him or her compliments Question 45. According to the passage, my aunt often starts a conversation by talking about ___. A. the other person's wealth B. the other person's health C. the other person's daily activities D. the other person's job VI. Choose the word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D that best fits each space in the following text. In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (46)___ you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people. They work in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't likeã interruptions or (47)___ changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments. At meeting, it's important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (48)___ speaker. If you give a presentation, you should focus (49)___ facts and technical information By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 6
7. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS and the quality of your company's products. You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (50)___ a person asks you to. Question 46. A. while B. as if C. such as D. as Question 47. A. sudden B. suddenly C. abruptly D. promptly Question 48. A. other B. others C. another D. the other Question 49. A. on B. to C. at D. in Question 50. A. if only B. as C. unless D. since ___THE END___ TOPIC 3. THE GREEN MOVEMENT I. VOCABULARY: 01. asthma /’ổsmә/ n Hen, suyễn 02. biomass /’baiәʊmổs/ (n) Nguyờn liệu từ tự nhiờn 03. bronchitis /brɔŋ’kaitis/ n Viờm phế quản 04. clutter /’kltәr/ n Sự bừa bộn 05. combustion /kәm’bstʃәn/ n Sự đốt chỏy 06. conservation /kәnsә'vei∫n/ n Sự bảo tồn 07. deplete /di’plit/ v Rỳt, cạn kiệt 08. dispose of /dis’pәʊz әv/ v Vứt bỏ 09. geothermal /dʒiәʊ’з:mәl/ a Địa nhiệt 10. habitat /’hổbitổt/ n Mụi trường 11. lifestyle /’laifstail/ n Phong cỏch 12. mildew /’mildju:/ n Nấm mốc 13. mould /mәʊld/ 13. Mốc, meo 14. organic /’ɔ:gổnik/ a Hữu cơ 15. pathway /’pa:wei/ n Đường mũn 16. preservation /prezә’veiʃn/ n Sự bảo tồn 17. promote /prә’mәʊt/ v Thỳc đẩy 18. purification /pjʊrifi’keiʃn/ n Lọc, làm sạch 19. replenish /ri’pleniʃ/ v Bổ xung, làm mới 20. soot /su:t/ n Bồ húng, nhọ nồi 21. sustainability /sәsteinә’bilәti/ n Bề vững II. PRONUNCIATION: The voiceless consonants of /p/ /f/ // /t/ /s/ /ʃ/ /t∫/ /k/ /h/ III. GRAMMAR: 1. Simple and Complex sentences 2. Relative Clauses of which (refer to the whole sentence) IV. PRACTICE TEST: I. Choose the word marked A, B, C, or D which is stressed differently from the rest. Question 1. A. attract B. person C. signal D. instance Question 2. A. verbal B. suppose C. even D. either Question 3. A. example B. consider C. several D. attention Question 4. A. situation B. appropriate C. informality D. entertainment Question 5. A. across B. simply C. common D. brother II. Choose the option marked A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence. Question 6. She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally___ meals, movies or late nights at a club with her colleagues. A. supposes B. discusses C. attends D. socializes Question 7. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time. A. correct B. right C. suitable D. exact Question 8. You should___ more attention to what your teacher explains. A. make B. get C. set D. pay Question 9. Body language is a potent form of___ communication. A. verbal B. non-verbal C. tongue D. oral By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 7
8. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Question 10. Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? ___ your hand." A. Rise B. Lift C. Raise D. Heighten Question 11. This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate. A. matter B. attention C. place D. situation. Question 12. They started, as___ gatherings but they have become increasingly formalized in the last few years. A. informal B. informally C. informalize D. informality Question 13. Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and___. A. communicate B. communication C. communicative D. communicator Question 14. The lecturer explained the problem very clearly and is always___ in response to questions. A. attention B. attentively C. attentive D. attentiveness Question 15. Pay more attention___ picture and you can find out who is the robber. A. to B. for C. at D. on Question 16. She looked___ me, smiling happily and confidently. A. on B. over C. forward to D. at Question 17. - Timmy: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!“ - Tommy: “___ “ A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings Question 18. In___ most social situations, ___ informality is appreciated. A. 0/ 0 B. the/ an C. a/ the D. the/ a Question 19. – Thin: “What___ beautiful dress you are wearing!” – Thu: “Thank you. That is ___ nice compliment.” A. 0/ 0 B. the/ 0 C. a/ a D. the/ the Question 20. ___ you wanted to ask your teacher a question during his lecture, what would you do? A. As B. As if C. Even of D. suppose Question 21. John asked me___ in English. A. what does this word mean B. what that word means C. what did this word mean D. what that word meant Question 22. The mother told her son___ so impolitely. A. not behave B. not to behave C. not behaving D. did not behave Question 23. She said she___ collect it for me after work. A. would B. did C. must D. had Question 24. She said I___ an angel. A. am B. was C. were D. have been Question 25. I have ever told you he___ unreliable. A. is B. were C. had been D. would be Question 26. I told him___ the word to Jane somehow that I___ to reach her during the early hours. A. passing/ will try B. he will pass/ tried C. to pass/ would be trying D. he passed/ have tried Question 27. Laura said she had worked on the assignment since___. A. yesterday B. two days ago C. the day before D. the next day Question 28. John asked me___ interested in any kind of sports. A. if I were B. if were I C. if was I D. if I was Question 29. I___ you everything I am doing, and you have to do the same. A. will tell B. would tell C. told D. was telling Question 30. John asked me___ that film the night before. A. that I saw B. had I seen C. if I had seen D. if had I seen III. Choose the option marked A, B, C, or D that needs correcting. Question 31. According to Mehrabian in1971, only 7% of the information we communicate to others depends upon the words we saying; 93% of that depends on non-verbal communication. A. According to B. only 7% C. we saying D. to others Question 32. Body language is quiet and secret, but most powerful language of all. A. most B. and secret C. Body language D. of all Question 33. Our bodies send out messages constantly and sometimes we do not recognize that we are using many nonverbal language. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 8
9. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. send out B. many C. we do not D. recognize Question 34. Our understanding and use of non-verbal cues in facial expressions and gestures are familiar to us nearly in birth. A. Our understanding B. in facial expressions C. in D. are familiar Question 35. A person's body postures, movements but positions more often tell us exactly what they mean. A. A person's B. exactly C. what D. but IV. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer marked A, B, C, or D. BODY LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES The body language people use often communicates more about their feelings than the words they are saying. We use body movements, hand gestures, facial expressions, and changes in our voice to communicate with each other. Although some body language is universal, many gestures are culturally specific and may mean different things in different countries. If you want to give someone the nod in Bulgaria, you have to nod your head to say no and shake it to say yes – the exact opposite of what we do! In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude. In France, you shouldn’t rest your feet on tables or chairs. Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets will only make matters worse. In the Middle East, you should never show the soles of your feet or shoes to others as it will be seen as a grave insult. When eating, only use your right hand because they use their left hands when going to the bathroom. In Bangladesh, the ‘thumbs-up’ is a rude sign. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude. In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a meal to show that you have enjoyed it. The ‘OK’ sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) means ‘everything is good’ in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero. In Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture. Question 36. It is mentioned in the passage that many gestures___. A. may mean different things in different countries B. are not used to communicate our feelings C. can be used to greet each other in public D. are used in greeting among men and women Question 37. People nod their head to say no in___. A. Belgium B. Bulgaria C. France D. Japan Question 38. In the Middle East, people do not use their left hands for eating because they use their left hands___. A. when going to the bathroom B. when preparing the meal C. to put in their pockets D. to clean their tables and chairs Question 39. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. In France, people shouldn’t rest their feet on tables. B. In Belgium, snapping your fingers at someone is very rude. C. In China, the ‘OK’ sign means money D. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping Question 40. The word “others” in paragraph 3 refers to___. A. other people B. other shoes C. other soles D. other feet V. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D. Researchers in communication show that more feelings and intentions are (41)___ and received nonverbally than verbally. Mehrabian and Wiener following have stated that only 7% (42)___ message is sent through words, with remaining 93% sent nonverbal (43)___. Humans use nonverbal communication because: Words have limitations: There are (44)___ areas where nonverbal communication is more (45)___ than verbal, especially when we explain the shape, directions, personalities which are expressed nonverbally. Nonverbal signal are powerful: Nonverbal cues primarily express inner (46)___ while verbal messages deal basically with outside world. Nonverbal message are likely (47)___ more genuine: because nonverbal behaviors cannot be controlled as easily as spoken words. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 9
10. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Nonverbal signals can express feelings inappropriate to state: Social etiquette limits (48)___ can be said, but nonverbal cues can communicate thoughts. A separate communication channel is necessary to (49)___ send complex messages: A speaker can add enormously to the complexity of the verbal message through simple nonverbal (50)___. Question 41. A. sent B. posted C. mailed D. thrown Question 42. A. through B. in C. of D. for Question 43. A. thought B. expressions C. gestures D. postures Question 44. A. sum B. great deal C. amount D. numerous Question 45. A. effect B. effective C. effectively D. effectiveness Question 46. A. feelings B. words C. shows D. sorrows Question 47. A. be B. being C. to be D. been Question 48. A. what B. that C. why D. when Question 49. A. get B. have C. make D. help Question 50. A. signs B. signals C. sight D. signatures ___THE END___ TOPIC 4. THE MASS MEDIA I. VOCABULARY: 01. addicted /ә’diktid/ a Nghiện 02. advent /’ổdvent/ n Đến, tới 03. application /ổpli’keiʃn/ n Ứng dụng 04. attitude /’ổtitjʊ/ n Thỏi độ 05. connect /kә’nekt/ v Kết nối 06. cyberbullying /’saibәbʊliiŋ/ n Khủng bố mạng 07. documentary /dɔkjә’mentәri/ n Phim tài liệu 08. dominant /’dɔminәnt/ a Thống trị 09. drama /’dra:mә/ n Kịch 10. efficient /i’fiʃnt/ a Cú hiệu quả 11. emerge /i’mз:dʒ/ v Trồi, nổi lờn 12. fivefold /’faivfәʊld/ a Gấp 5 lần 13. GPS Global Positioning System (n) Định vị toàn cầu 14. leaflet /’li:flәt/ n Tờ rơi 15. mass /mổs/ n Số đụng, nhiều 16. media /’mi:diә/ n Đa phương tiện 17. microblogging /’maikrәʊ blɔgiŋ/ (n) Blog cỏ nhõn 18. medium /’mi:diәm/ n Phương tiện 19. pie chart /’pai tʃa:t/ n Biểu đồ trũn 20. social-networking /’sәʊʃl ‘netwз:kiŋ/ (n) Mạng xó hội 21. print /print/ n/v Chữ in, in ấn 22. subscribe /sb’scraib/ v Đặt bỏo 23. tie in /’tai in/ v Gắn với 24. website /’websait/ n Trang webs 25. the mass media /mổs ’mi:diә/ (n) Truyền thụng đa ph tiện 26. tablet PC /’tổblәt pi si/ (n) Mỏy tớnh bảng II. PRONUNCIATION: The voiced consonants of /b/ /v/ // /d/ /z/ /ʒ/ /dʒ/ /g/ /l/ /m/ /n/ /ŋ/ /r/ /w/ /j/ III. GRAMMAR: 1. The Verbs – Prepositions (review) 2. The Sequences of Tenses (review) IV. PRACTICE TEST: I. Choose the word marked A, B, C, or D whose main stress syllable is put differently. Question 1. A. remain B. seaman C. contain D. retain Question 2. A. control B. patrol C. idol D. extol By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 10
11. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS II. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. Question 3. A. parallel B. label C. vessel D. chapel Question 4. A. typist B. typical C. typing D. stylish Question 5. A. vein B. reign C. foreign D. main III. Choose the word or phrase marked A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence. Question 6. With black hair and eyes, she is___ of the people from her country. A. the same B. typical C. similar D. identical Question 7. Military is___ in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve in the army for two years. A. compulsory B. optional C. illegal D. unnecessary Question 8. People tend to work hard at this___ of life. A. distance B. stage C. space D. level Question 9. Concern for the environment is now at the___ of many governments' policies. A. core B. aim C. target D. purpose Question 10. Why don't you have the document___? A. photocopy B. to photocopy C. photocopying D. photocopied Question 11. The strange disease___ to have originated in Africa. A. thinks B. is thinking C. is thought D. thought Question 12. You can use my phone if yours ___. A. won't be worked B. won't work C. isn't worked D. doesn't work Question 13. We were rather late, but fortunately there were some tickets___. A. to leave B. left C. leaving D. having left Question 14. It's a beautiful photo. I'm going to___. A. get it enlarging B. have it enlarging C. have it enlarged D. set it enlarged Question 15. ___these plants regularly or they will die. A. Water B. If you water C. Unless you water D. Because you water Question 16. I took off my shoes before entering the room___. A. in order to not dirty the floor B. so that I not dirty the floor C. in order not dirtying the floor D. so as not to dirty the floor Question 17. What___ if you saw a pickpocket steal money from someone in the street? A. do you do B. did you do C. will you do D. would you do Question 18. The living conditions of the population___ in the past years. A. has been improved B. have been improved C. improved D. were improved Question 19. His father used the money he won to set___ his own company. A. on B. about C. up D. forward Question 20. Although I was very tired, ___. A. but I helped to clear up the mess after the party B. I helped to clear up the mess after the party C. and I tried to clear up the mess after the party D. I didn't help to clear up the mess after the party Question 21. We hope to have the law___ by December. A. pass B. to pass C. passing D. passed Question 22. - Anna: "How does the washing machine work?" - Anne: "___ " A. Not often B. Like this C. Too much D. A little Question 23. I___ like that dress. It's really nice. A. do B. very C. am D. have Question 24. We couldn't find___ could take over his job. A. anyone B. whom C. someone D. anyone who Question 25. Everything___ turned out to be imaginary. A. she said it B. she said C. which she said it D. that said Question 26. I keep sneezing because I got wet___ the way home yesterday. A. in B. from C. on D. during Question 27. Don't you know what happened___ the people who went on holiday with us? A. to B. with C. for D. at Question 28. Spain___ once a very powerful country. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 11
12. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. was B. is C. used to D. has been Question 29. I___ tired. Let's find somewhere to have a rest. A. got B. am getting C. get D. was getting Question 30. By the end of this week, I___ here for ten days. A. stay B. am staying C. will stay D. will have stayed Question 31. I found this wallet on the street while I___ to school. A. walk B. am walking C. have walked D. was walking Question 32. The washing-machine has broken down again. I think we should get___. A. a new B. a new one C. other new D. new one Question 33. – Mike: “I don't feel like___ home.” – Maria: “What about___ out for a walk?” A. to stay/to go B. to stay/going C. staying/to go D. staying/going Question 34. ___we were lost, he offered to show us the way home. A. Thought B. Thinking C. To think D. Think Question 35. He ___missed the train. He was just in time to catch it. A. near B. nearly C. nearest D. mostly IV. Choose the underlined part marked A, B, C, or D in each sentence that should be corrected. Question 36. The oil price is believing to be rising again. A. is believing B. rising C. oil D. be Question 37. While the Browns were away on holiday, their house was broke into. A. were B. away C. the D. broke into Question 38. Why don’t you congratulate our son about passing his final exam? A. passing B. about C. don’t D. final Question 39. Now that I’ve become old, I can’t read as quick as I used to. A. old B. used to C. quick D. Now that Question 40. There have been a report of several bombings by terrorist groups. A. have been B. terrorist C. several D. bombings V. Choose the option marked A, B, C or D that best completes each of the following sentences. In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced. The National Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have to take assessment tests. Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams. Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign language and Technology. In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and Sex Education, although they do not take exams in these subjects. At the age of 16, pupils can leave school. If pupils stay on, they usually take A (Advanced) levels, AS (Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications). It is quite common to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ. Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History. To go to university, pupils usually need two or three A levels. AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils take the A-level German language exam, but do not take the A-level German Literature exam. GNVQs are vocational qualifications. Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisure and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design. One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two A levels. Question 41. Britain began to have a National Curriculum___. A. one hundred years ago B. in the nineteenth century C. in 1898 D. in 1988 Question 42. Which of the following subjects do British students NOT take exams in? A. Science B. Physical Education C. Maths D. English Language Question 43. Pupils need___ A levels to continue to study at university. A. one or two B. two or three C. four or five D. five or six Question 44. Which of the following subjects do pupils NOT take on GNVQ in? A. German Literature B. Business C. Art and Design D. Manufacturing Question 45. Pupils normally study for their GCSE between the ages of___. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 12
13. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. 12 and 14 B. 14 and 16 C. 15 and 17 D. 16 and 18 VI. Choose the word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D that best fits each space in the following text. A tiny village school is soon to celebrate its 110 birthday - against all expectations. Five years ago it seemed certain to close but parents and other villagers fought the local education authority and raised funds to keep it (46)___. It is now ending its first term as a school (47)___by the village community and the villagers are just proud of their achievement. They were furious when education chiefs tried to make them send the village children to other schools further away because the number of pupils at the village school was too (48)___. The villagers started a huge campaign to (49)___money. They collected enough to hire a teacher and begin to help with school cleaning, lunch supervision and lessons. Now the school is doing well and it seems (50)___it will continue to run in the future. Question 46. A. open B. opened C. to opening D. for opening Question 47. A. run B. running C. has run D. to run Question 48. A. little B. less C. few D. small Question 49. A. rise B. raise C. pay D. deal Question 50. A. in case B. even though C. as if D. if only ___THE END___ TOPIC 5. CULTURAL IDENTITY I. VOCABULARY: 01. assimilate / ә’simileit / v Đồng húa 02. assimilation / ә’simileiʃn/ n Sự đồng húa 03. custom /’kstәm/ n Phong tục 04. blind man’s buff /blaind mổnz bf/ Trũ bịt mắt bắt dờ 05. cultural identity /’kltʃәrәl ai’dentәti/ Bản sắc văn húa 06. cultural practice /’kltʃәrәl ‘prổktisiz/ Tập quỏn 07. martial spirit /’ma:ʃl ‘spirit/ Tinh thần thượng vừ 08. national costume /’nổʃnәl ‘kɔstjʊm/ Trang phục dõn tộc 09. national pride /’nổʃnәl praid/ Lũng tự hào dõn tộc 10. diversity /dai’vз:sәti/ n Tớnh đa dạng 11. flock /flɔk/ v Lũ lượt kộo đến 12. maintain /mein’tein/ v Duy trỡ, gỡn giữ 13. multicultural /mlti’kltʃәrәl/ a Đa văn húa 14. solidarity /sɔli’dổrәti/ n Sự đoàn kết 15. unify /’jʊ:nifai/ v Thống nhất 16. unite /’jʊ:nai/ v Đoàn kết 17. worship /’wз:ʃip/ v Tụn kớnh II. PRONUNCIATION: Stresses on words with two syllables III. GRAMMAR: 1. The Double and Parallel Comparison (review) 2. The Sequences of Tenses (review) IV. PRACTICE TEST: I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. Question 1. A. same B. taste C. swallow D. page Question 2. A. sleep B. keep C. pleasure D. people Question 3. A. too B. book C. look D. good Question 4. A. described B. picked C. swallowed D. informed Question 5. A. words B. reviewers C. describes D. types II. Choose the word marked A, B, C, or D that has the stress pattern different from the rest. Question 6. A. subject B. swallow C. story D. digest Question 7. A. example B. holiday C. careful D. interest Question 8. A. describe B. chapter C. wonder D. easy Question 9. A. understand B. television C. improvement D. introduce Question 10. A. imaginary B. advantageous C. information D. incredible By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 13
14. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS III. Choose the most suitable word or phrase marked A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. Question 11. My parents___ they will move to the seaside when my father retires next year. A. think B. thinking C. will think D. thought Question 12. I couldn't resist reading the book even___ I was very sleepy. A. though B. although C. however D. otherwise Question 13. ___ that the hope for cancer control may lie in the use of vaccine. A. To believe B. It is believed C. Believing D. The belief Question 14. I went to___ some pictures by a new painter the other day. A. watch B. see to C. look at D. visit Question 15. My roommate's handwriting was very bad, so he had me___ his paper for him last night. A. to type B. type C. to have typed D. typed Question 16. The book is so interesting that I can't___. A. put down it B. put it down C. put down D. be put down Question 17. Would you be___ to hold the door open? A. too kind B. as kind C. kind enough D. so kind Question 18. What do you mean, he's watching television? He's___ to be washing the car. A. hoped B. expected C. supposed D. thought Question 19. Children are___ in watching cartoon films. A. interested B. keen C. fond D. concerned Question 20. The___ thing about travelling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or read during the journey. A. enjoyment B. enjoyed C. enjoying D. enjoyable Question 21. I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It.___ have been Jane because she was out all day. A. must B. could C. needn't D. can't Question 22. Books in the home are a wonderful___ of knowledge and pleasure. A. source B. resource C. list D. sum Question 23. Reviewers describe books___ "hard-to-put-down", or "hard-to-pick-up-again". A. as B. for C. into D. in Question 24. Books are still a cheap___ to get knowledge and entertainment. A. means B. way C. method D. measure Question 25. A fine tomb,___ , marks the grave of the poet Chaucer. A. which in the fifteenth century was erecting B. erecting in the fifteenth century C. erected in the fifteenth century D. being erected in the fifteenth century IV. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correction. Question 26. People respected him because he was a honest man. A. because B. man C. a D. respected Question 27. Today the number of people whom enjoy winter sports is almost double that of twenty years ago. A. whom B. the number C. that D. is Question 28. My uncle has just bought some expensive furnitures for his new house. A. his B. My uncle C. just D. furnitures Question 29. Have you ever read any novels writing by Jack London? A. any B. writing C. Have you D. read Question 30. He studied very hard, so he passed the exam easy. A. easy B. studied C. so D. hard V. Read the passage below and decide which answer marked A, B, C or D best fits each space. Today there are libraries in almost every town in the world. Even in areas (36)___ there are no libraries, there are often mobile libraries which take boos from one village to (37)___. But in the days when books were copied by hand (38)___ than printed, libraries were very rare. The reason is simple: books took a very long time to produce, and there were far fewer copies of any given work around. The greatest library (39)___ all, that in Alexandria, had 54,000 books. In the ancient world, this number (40)___ considered huge. It was the first time that anyone had collected so many books from all around the world (41)___ one roof. There are many theories about why these books were lost. (42)___ is that the library accidentally burned down. Another is that one of the rulers of the city ordered the books to be burned. They were taken By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 14
15. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS to various places and it took six months to burn them. (43)___ happened, the collection there was priceless. Many of the library’s treasures were lost forever-some books were (44)___ recovered. We cannot even know (45)___ what the library contained. Question 36. A. where B. who C. the place D. which Question 37. A. other B. others C. the other D. another Question 38. A. rather B. else C. more D. much Question 39. A. of B. about C. in D. over Question 40. A. is B. was C. were place D. has been Question 41. A. in B. under C. over D. below Question 42. A. One B. A theory C. None D. All Question 43. A. Whoever B. Whichever C. whatever D. wherever Question 44. A. almost B. never C. already D. yet Question 45. A. exactly B. really C. detailedly D. yet VI. Read and choose the best answer among A, B, C, or D provided. There are books with fairy tales in many countries. Often the same stories are known and repeated in many languages. Some of the things that happen in these stories are remarkable, although not as remarkable as things that are truly happening in medicine and science today. Most fairy tales begin with “Once upon a time” and end with “They lived happily ever after”, so we will begin in the same way. Once upon a time there was a girl called Cinderella who did all the work in the kitchen while her lazy sister did nothing. One night, her sister went to a ball at the palace. Cinderella was left home, very sad. After a time her fairy godmother appeared and told Cinderella that she could go to the ball- but to return home by midnight. So she went to the ball in a beautiful dress in a wonderful coach. She danced with the prince but at midnight she ran back home, leaving one of her shoes on the floor. The prince wanted to see her again and went to every house in the capital until he found that the shoe was the right size for Cinderella. She and the price were married and lived happily ever after. Question 46. Books with fairy are found in ___. A. our country only B. few countries C. all countries except ours D. many countries Question 47. According to the passage, things truly happening in medicine and science today are___ things that happen in some fairy tales. A. more remarkable than B. less remarkable than C. as remarkable as D. not as remarkable as Question 48. The word “ball” in the fourth paragraph means ___. A. a sport equipment B. a dancing hall C. a balloon D. sphere Question 49. Cinderella was very sad because ___. A. her sister did nothing C. her sister went to a ball and left her at home C. she did all the work in the kitchen D. her sister was invited to a hall Question 50. At the end of the story ___. A. Cinderella could go to the ball and it was so happened that she and the prince was married B. Cinderella’s godmother came to comfort her C. one of Cinderella’ sisters was married to the prince D. the prince invited Cinderella to the hall ___THE END___ By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 15
16. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS TOPIC 6. ENDANGERED SPECIES I. VOCABULARY: 01. biodiversity /baiәʊdai’vз:sәti/ (n) Đa dạng sinh học 02. conservation /kәn’sзrveiʃn/ n Bảo tồn 03. conservation status /‘steitәs/bTỡnh trạng bảo tồn 04. endangered /in’deindʒd/ a Bị đe dọa 05. evolution / i:vә’lu:ʃn/ n Tiến húa 06. extinct /ik’stiŋkt/ a Tuyệt chủng 07. extinction /ik’stiŋkʃn/ n Tuyệt chủng 08. habitat /’hổbitổt/ n Mụi trường 09. poach /pәʊtʃ/ v Săn trộm 10. rhinoceros /rai’nɔsәrәs/ n Tờ giỏc 11. sea turtle /’si: tз:tl/ n Rựa biển 12. survival /sә’vaivl/ n Sự sống sút 13. survive /sә’vaiv/ v Sống sút 14. trade /treid/ n/v Buụn bỏn 15. vulnerable /’vlnәrәbl/ a Dễ tổn thương II. PRONUNCIATION: Stresses on words with more than two syllables III. GRAMMAR: 1. The Double and Parallel Comparison (review) 2. The Sequences of Tenses (review) IV. PRACTICE TEST: I. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others Question 1. A. bamboo B. good C. foot D. cook Question 2. A. cake B. panda C. face D. late Question 3. A. social B. science C. sour D. sure II. Choose the word marked A, B, C, or D whose stress part is placed differently from the others. Question 4. A. reserve B. schedule C. wildlife D. beauty Question 5. A. derive B. contain C. leopard D. prevent III. Choose the word marked A, B, C, or D that best fits each of the blank. Question 6. Many plants and endangered species are now endangering of___. A. expression B. expulsion C. extinction D. extension Question 7. ___ is destroying larger areas of tropical rain forests. A. Disforestation B. Deforestation C. Anti-forestation D. forests Question 8. A lot of different conservation efforts have been made to___ endangered species. A. save B. kills C. make D. do Question 9. The raw sewage needs to be___ treated. A. chemically B. chemical C. chemist C. chemistry Question 10. There are more than 20___ working on the water treatment project. A. researches B. researcher C. researchers D. research Question 11. More and more people___ of food poisoning nowadays. A. exits B. survive C. die D. starve Question 12. The government___ the flood victims with food, clothes and money. A. gave B. provided C. offered D. presented Question 13. Many people___ that natural resources will never be used up. A. view B. consider C. believe D. regard Question 14. Conservation is the protection of the ___ environment. A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalize Question 15. There are many___ of pollution in our modern world A. resources B. sources C. foundations D. bases Question 16. You___ ask a woman about her age. It’s not polite. A. must B. need C. mustn’t D. needn’t Question 17. Pay attention___ all traffic signs when you are travelling in the street. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 16
17. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. for B. on C. to D. from Question 18. Their plans were cancelled___ of a bad storm. A. in spite B. because C. instead D. in place Question 19. I’ll lend you the money and you___ pay me back till next month. A. needn’t B. mustn’t C. need D. must Question 20. You should change your wet shoes, ___ you’ll catch cold A. therefore B. or C. if D. unless Question 21. The twins used to play rugby when they were four year old, ___? A. don’t they B. didn’t they C. didn’t used they D. did they Question 22. You would rather___ talking in class so as not to make your teacher angry. A. stops B. stopping C. to stop D. stop Question 23. I’ve got___ money to lend you now. I think you can ask Lyn for some. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little Question 24. To tell the truth, Aim frightened___ ghosts. A. for B. on C. with D. of Question 25. Tell her that she___ be here by six. I insist on it. A. may B. must C. ought to D. might Question 26. He hurried ___ he wouldn’t be late for class. A. since B. as if C. unless D. so that Question 27. There should be no discrimination___ grounds of sex race or religion. A. on B. at C. of D. in Question 28. He has refused, but he___ change his mind if you asked him again. A. might B. may C. can D. must Question 29. Two parallel white lines in the middle road meant that you___ not overtake. A. must B. might C. may D. need Question 30. There’s___ university in my neighborhood. A. an B. a C. the D. 0 IV. Choose the underlined words marked A, B, C, or D that need correcting. Question 31. The bus will be leaving on five minutes so you’d better hurry up. A. so B. on C. better D. be leaving Question 32. Many teachers have devoted their lives to teaching, therefore teaching is not a well-paid job. A. their B. to C. Many D. therefore Question 33. My parents often take careful of me when I am ill. A. ill B. careful C. parents D. when Question 34. She passed the board exam, who made her parents proud. A. her B. who C. proud D. passed Question 35. Lack of properly physical exercise cause tiredness and poor health. A. poor B. properly C. cause D. exercise V. Read the passage and choose the best answers among A, B, C, or D provided. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) safeguards hundreds of species around the world, but we focus species attention on our flagship species: giant pandas, tigers, endangered whales and dolphins, rhinos, elephant, marine turtles and great apes. These species not only need species measures and extra protection in order to survive, they also serve as “umbrella” species: helping them helps numerous other species that live in the same habitats. In addition to our flagship animals, we work to protect numerous species in peril around the world that live within our priority eco-regions. Laree predators like snow leopards and grizzly bears, migratory species like whooping cranes and songbirds, and a lot of other species facing threats also benefit from WWF’ s conservation efforts. Our wildlife trade experts at “traffic” work to ensure that trade wildlife products, doesn’t harm a species, while also fighting against illegal and unsustainable trade. WWF is known for acting sound science. Science leads and guides us strategies and approaches, from the way to restore tigers in viable, breed population to decide which areas need protection the most. Question 36. What does WWF stand for? A. World Wildlife Food. B. World Wildlife Formation. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 17
18. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS C. World Wildlife Fund. D. World Website Fund. Question 37. How many species do we pay much attention to? A. 5 B. 8 C. 7 D. 9 Question 38. What is the meaning of the world habitats in paragraph 1? A. The place where animals or plants are normally found. B. The place where animals or plants can drink and sleep. C. The place where animals or plants can eat find their enemy. D. The place where animals can find and keep their body warm. Question 39. What can science help us in safeguarding endangered species? A. Find the way to kill all species easily. B. Lead and guide strategies and approaches. C. Discover another habitat of animal. D. Search for a food source for animals. Question 40. Which of the following is not stated in the passage? A. WWF safeguards hundreds of species around the world. B. WWF is known for acting on sound science. C. these above species need extra protection so as not to be extinct. D. All species are so fierce that scientists can’t take care of them. VI. Read and choose the appropriate option from A, B, C, or D provided. WHY DO ANIMALS GO EXTINCT? Different kinds of animals have appeared and disappeared throughout Earth’s history. Some animals go extinct because the climate (41)___ they live changes. The climate may become wetter or drier. It may become warmer or cooler. If the animals cannot change, or adapt, to the new climate, they die. Some animals go extinct because they cannot (42___ with other animals for food. Some animals go extinct because they are killed by enemies. New kinds of animals are always evolving. Evolving means that the animals are changing (43)___ from generation to generation. Small differences between parents, children, and grandchildren slowly add up over many, many generations. Eventually, a different kind of animal evolves. Sometimes many of the animals on Earth go extinct at the (44)___ time. Scientists call this a mass extinction. Scientists think there (45)___ at least five mass extinctions in Earth’s history. The last mass extinction happened about 65 million years ago. This mass extinction killed off the dinosaurs. Question 41. A. where B. which C. when D. what Question 42. A. complete B. find C. compete D. exist Question 43. A. accidentally B. suddenly C. quickly D. slowly Question 44. A. same B. similar C. different D. various Question 45. A. has been B. have been C. will be D. are VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning. Question 46. Because of cutbacks in council spending, plans for the new swimming pool had to be shelved. A. stopped B. canceled C. disapproved D. delayed Question 47. Peter is very thankful for all the help you have given him. A. generous B. pleasant C. acceptable D. grateful Question 48. She is eighteen, so by law her father cannot prevent her marriage. A. avoid B. forestall C. defeat D. fail VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning. Question 49. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country. A. permanent B. guess C. complicated C. soak Question 50. My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which 4 comics she was going to buy. A. excessive B. limited C. required D. abundant ___THE END___ By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 18
19. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS TOPIC 7. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE I. VOCABULARY: 01. activate /’ổtiveit/ v Kớch hoạt 02. algorithm /’ổlgәriәm/ n Thuật toỏn 03. automated /’ɔtәmeitid / a Tự động 04. call for /’kɔl fәr / v Kờu gọi 05. cyber-attack /’saibә ә’tổk/ n Tấn cụng mạng 06. exterminate /ik’stз:mineit/ v Tiờu diệt 07. faraway /’fa:rәwei/ a Xa xụi 08. hacker /’hổkәr/ n Tin tặc 09. artificial intelligence /a:ti’fiʃl in’telidʒәns/ (n) Trớ tuệ nhõn tạo 10. implant /im’plổnt/ v Cấy ghộp 11. incredible /in’kredәbl/ a Đỏng kinh ngạc 12. intervention /intә’venʃn/ n Sự tương tỏc 13. malfunction /mổl’fnʃn/ n Sự trục trặc 14. navigation /nổvi’geiʃn/ n Sự điều hướng 15. overpopulation/әʊvәpɔpjʊ’leiʃn/ (n) Quỏ tải dõn số 16. resurrect /rezә’rekt/ v Hồi phục 17. unbelievable /nbi’li:vәbl/ a Khú tin II. PRONUNCIATION: Stresses on words with more than two syllables III. GRAMMAR: 1. The Reported Speech (review) 2. The Reported Speech in Statements, Questions (review) IV. PRACTICE TEST: I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. Question 1. A. burden B. bureau C. burning D. turning Question 2. A. device B. servile C. entice D. service Question 3. A. terrorism B. tertiary C. terrible D. terrify Question 4. A. blood B. food C flood D. enough Question 5. A. tried B. laughed C. typed D. liked II. Choose the word or phrase marked A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence. Question 6. - Bob: ''You must have had a very good time on holiday." - Brian: "___, it was a disaster. Everything went wrong." A. By tradition B. In short C. On the condition D. On the contrary Question 7. There are___ ways of spending your free time, so you can choose to do whatever you like. A. scanty B. various C. ridiculous D. variety Question 8. They are trying to persuade the rich to___ their money to the charities. A. provide B. invest C. finance D. contribute Question 9. Local authorities have to learn to allocate resources___. A. efficient B: efficiency C. inefficient D. efficiently Question 10. Thousands of factory workers are attending evening classes in an attempt to___ themselves. A. better B. be better C. being better D. better than Question 11. He eats nothing___ hamburgers. A. but B. unless C. despite D. apart Question 12. He worked hard___ a mechanic for ten years before being appointed manager. A. like B. alike C. as D. same as Question 13. This organization is quick___ sending relief goods to the flooded areas. A. with B. at C. for D. about Question 14. When are you leaving___ Singapore? This week or next week? A. for B. in C. to D. at Question 15. He suddenly saw Cindy___ the room, so he pushed his way___ the crowd of people to get to her. A. across/through B. over/through C. over / over D. through/ across By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 19
20. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Question 16. The doctor will not give the patient the test results___ tomorrow. A. until B. from C. at D. on Question 17. Can you help me, please? I can't see the difference___ these words. A. from B. in C. between D. about Question 18. I don't understand this point. Could you please___? A. explain to me it B. explain me with it C. explain it to me D. explain it for me Question 19. That house reminds me ___the one where I used to live. A. of B. for C. about D. with Question 20. It was very kind___ you to lend me the money I needed. A. for B. of C. to D. with Question 21. The bus hit a truck coming___ the opposite direction A. in B. at C. for D. by Question 22. The company made very good profit in ___. A. the 1990 B. 1990s C. the 1990s D. 1990's Question 23. Alex failed his English exam, but his teacher is going to give him___ chance to pass it. A. another B. the other C. the others D. other Question 24. Her eyes are different colors. One eye is gray, and___ is green. A. another B. the other C. the others D. other Question 25. ___him the whole truth or he'll get angry with you. A. If you don't tell B. Unless you tell C. Don't tell D. When you tell Question 26. This is the strangest case that the detective___. A. has ever investigated B. is ever investigating C. ever investigates D. has never investigated Question 27. To reduce air pollution, ___. A. all automobiles necessary to be banned from the city center B. banning all automobiles from the city center should be done C. it is necessary banning all automobiles from the city center D. the authorities should ban all automobiles from the city center Question 28. Fred refused to travel by air because he was afraid of___. A. long B. lengths C. heights D. high Question 29. Don't worry! The plane___ at the airport right now. A. arrives B. arrived C. has arrived D. is arriving Question 30. ___ about the good news, Sarah seemed to be indifferent. A. In spite of exciting B. In addition to exciting C. Instead of being excited D. Because of being excited Question 31. He___ for that company for five months when it went bankrupt. A. has been worked B. has worked C. had been working D. was working Question 32. – Anne: "___ does Joe like his new motorbike?" – Peter: "He's crazy about it." A. How B. What C. When D. Why Question 33. Some people think___ to master a foreign language. However, it isn't. A. it’s easy B. easy C. easily D. it is easily Question 34. When his parents died, they___ him a house in which he still lives. A. continued B. from earning C. inherited D. saved Question 35. Most people prefer spending money___ it. A. than earning B. from earning C. to earn D. to earning III. Choose the underlined part marked A, B, C or D in each sentence that should be corrected. Question 36. Scientists sent an expedition to the Mars during the 1990s. A. the 1990s B. the Mars C. an D. during Question 37. Mr. Carlos, along by his cousins from Mexico City, is planning to attend the festivities. A. by B. from C. to attend D. is Question 38. Do you think you could lend me good pair of gloves to wear to the wedding? A. to swear B. good pair C. could D. gloves Question 39. You had better to tell her the truth or she'll get angry with you. A. to tell B. angry C. with D. truth Question 40. Many superstitions and symbols are connected for Halloween. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 20
21. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. superstitions B. are C. Many D. for IV. Choose the option marked A, B, C or D that best completes the following questions. One of the greatest advantages of robots is that they can work in situations that are dangerous or harmful for human workers. For example, the continuous smell of paint has a harmful effect on painters, but it doesn't "bother" a robot. Robots can work in nuclear power plants and in undersea research stations that might be dangerous for humans. Already, robots are working in the plastics industry and in chemical and industrial equipment industries. One of the most common uses of robots is still in automobile factories. They can do the heavy, unpleasant, or dangerous work. These kinds of industrial robots are not usually "mobile". The work they need to do is brought to them, like cars on an assembly line, for example. The robot industry is a big business. By the middle of the 1990s, Japan' led the world in robot production with more than 71,000 industrial robots at work. Both the United States and Japan, as well as other countries, continue to develop more advanced robots. Robots can now be made to perform more complex jobs. Robots can make decisions while they are working and learn from their mistakes. Robots can now see with TV camera "eyes." They can easily hear and can even speak using a voice made by a computer. But it is difficult to make a robot "understand." Thinking and understanding are very human qualities. The robots of the future will probably be very complex. They will be able to perform many humanlike tasks. Robots and other technology will make the future a very interesting place! Question 41. We can infer from the passage that by the middle of the 1990s___. A. only Japan had used robots in production B. Japan and the USA were the only countries to use robots C. some countries had used robots in industrial production D. Japan led the world in production thanks to robots Question 42. Which of the following are robots NOT be able to do? A. To speak using a voice made by a computer B. To think and understand C. To make decisions at work D. To learn from mistakes Question 43. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the robots of the future? A. They will probably be very complicated. B. They will be able to do humanlike tasks. C. They will contribute to making the future more interesting. D. They will replace human workers in all kinds of work. Question 44. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "bother" in the first paragraph? A. cancel B. change C. upset D. terminate Question 45. Which of the following can be the opposite of the word "mobile" in the first paragraph? A. stationary B. movable C. unthinkable D. repairable V. Choose the word or phrase marked A, B, C or D that best fits each space in the following text. We know that there is no life on Mars. The Viking robot missions to the Red Planet proved that. The mission was (46)___ to one man for the most part. Percival Lowell, a rich American businessman, suggested that Mars contained life. He was fascinated by Mars. He spent 23 years studying it. He was so (47)___ involved in the search for Martian life that he built his own laboratory. It housed a huge telescope. At 7,000 feet (2.13km) (48)___ sea level in a dry climate, it was a perfect site to view Mars. Lowell believed that he saw a network of lines (49)___ Mars. He also thought that the lines were built by intelligent life. There was also the chance that water was on the planet. He drew many maps in his notebooks. His idea (50)___ the public's attention. People soon believed that life on Mars could exist. Question 46. A. due B. because C. except D. instead Question 47. A. deep B. deeply C. depth D. deepen Question 48. A. on B. over C. above D. up Question 49. A. cross B. crossing C. to cross D. crossed Question 50. A. made B. achieved C. absorbed D. drew ___THE END___ By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 21
22. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS TOPIC 8. THE WORLD OF WORK I. VOCABULARY: 01. academic /ổkә’demik/ a Học thuật 02. administrator /ә’ministreitәr/ (n) Nhõn viờn quản trị 03. align /әlain/ v Tuõn theo 04. applicant /’ổplikәnt/ n Người xin việc 05. apply /ә’plai/ v Xin việc, học 06. apprentice /ә’prentis/ n Tập sự, thử việc 07. approachable /ә’prәʊtʃәbl/ a Dễ tiếp cận 08. articulate /a:’tikjʊleit/ a Hoạt ngụn 09. barista /bә’ri:stә/ n NV quỏn cà phờ 10. candidate /’kổndideit/ n Ứng viờn 11. cluttered /’kltәd/ a Lộn xộn 12. compassionate /kәm’pổʃәnәt/ (a) Cảm thụng 13. colleague /’kɔli:g/ n Đồng nghiệp 14. covering letter /’kvәriŋ letәr/ (n) Thư xin việc 15. dealership /’di:lәʃip/ n DN kinh doanh 16. well-spoken /wel spәʊkәn/ (a) Núi hay, chau chuốt 17. demonstrate /’demәnstreit/ v Thể hiện 18. entrepreneur /ɔntrәprә’nз:r/ n DN, khởi nghiệp 19. potential /pәtenʃl/ a Tiềm năng 20. prioritize /prai’rәtaiz/ v Ưu tiờn 21. probation /prә’beiʃn/ n Thử việc 22. qualification /kwɔlifi’keiʃn / n Bằng cấp 23. recruit /ri’kru:t/ v Tuyển dụng 24. relevant /’relәvәnt/ a Thớch hợp 25. shortlist /’ʃɔ:tlist/ (n/v) Danh sỏch rỳt gọn 26. specialize /’speʃәlaiz/ v Chuyờn (về) 27. tailor /’teilәr/ v Điều chỉnh 28. trailer /’treilәr/ n Xe kộo, rơ mooc 29. tuition /’tjʊ:ʃn/ n Học phớ II. PRONUNCIATION: Stresses on special words III. GRAMMAR: 1. The Reported Speech (review) 2. The Reported Speech with Gerunds, Infinitives (review) IV. PRACTICE TEST: I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. Question 1. A. casual B. case C. cashier D. cash Question 2. A. admit B. advance C. advent D. admire Question 3. A. command B. compose C. complain D. comment Question 4. A. humor B. honest C. human D. horror Question 5. A. reserved B. locked C. forced D. touched II. Choose the word or phrase marked A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence. Question 6. It was just a friendly get-together. Everyone was wearing___ clothes. No one needed to be well-dressed. A. formal B. casual C. unimportant D. unfriendly Question 7. ___ candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews. A. Nervous B. Self-conscious C. Self-doubt D. Self-confident Question 8. In his latest speech, the Secretary General___ the importance of wildlife conservation. A. stressed B. excused C. extorted D. remained Question 9. Nobody seemed to be interested in the news. It was greeted with a lack of___. A. enthusiastic B. enthusiasm C. enthusiastically D. enthusiast By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 22
23. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Question 10. I don't like___ jobs. In fact, I never want to work under high pressure. A. stress B. stressed C. stressing D. stressful Question 11. The voters were overwhelmingly against the candidate___ proposals called for higher taxes. A. who his B. who he had C. whose D. that his Question 12. Was___ I said a moment ago clear? A. when B. which C. that D. what Question 13. The medicine___ had no effect at all. A. the doctor gave it to me B. the doctor gave me C. which the doctor gave it to me D. which given to me by the doctor Question 14. My bike, ___ I had left at the gate, had disappeared. A. when B. which C. that D. whose Question 15. The new shopping mall is gigantic. It's advertised as a place___ you can find just about anything you might want to buy. A. which B. where C. in where D. in that Question 16. Annie has three brothers, ___are pilots. A. who they all B. who all of them C. that all of them D. all of whom Question 17. – Jane: "Is April twenty-first the day ___?" – James: ''No, the twenty-second." A. you'll arrive then B. on that you'll arrive C. when you'll arrive D. when you'll arrive on Question 18. They have an apartment___ the park. A. overlooking B. that overlooking C. overlooks D. overlooked Question 19. – Jones: "___ having a swim in the river?" - Jimmy: "That's a good idea." A. Why don't B. How about C. Why aren't D. Shall we Question 20. There's nothing you can do___ me change my mind. A. to make B. make C. making D. makes Question 21. - Max: "My uncle has been a writer for many years." - Mike: "How many books___ so far?" A. did he write B. has he been writing C. has he written D. was he writing Question 22. Housework is___ shared between them. A. equally B. equal C. equality D. equalizing Question 23. – Jim: "Would you like a drink?" – Joan: "Oh, yes. ___ a Coke. Thank you." A. I have B. I'll have C. I'm having D. I'm going to have Question 24. Hard___ he tried, the second runner could not catch up with the first one. A. as B. for C. so D. that Question 25. Do you know___ this handbag might be? A. whom B. who's C. to whom D. whose Question 26. The weather was very nice, so he found___ a raincoat with him. A. it necessary to take B. it unnecessary taking C. unnecessary to take D. it unnecessary to take Question 27. ___ these lessons carefully or you won't understand the information on the test. A. If you read B. When you read C. Unless you read D. Read Question 28. Joe, who is one of my elder sister's sons, is my favorite___. A. nephew B. niece C. grandson D. uncle Question 29. Angela is not only a capable reporter___ a promising writer. A. and B. or C. but also D. as well as Question 30. Her husband is a writer and___. A. so she is B. neither is she C. so is she D. she is neither Question 31. I wish I ___more time to study before last exam. A. could have B. had C. had had D. have had Question 32. He solemnly promised___ in our business. A. not interfering B. to not interfere C. wouldn't interfere D. not to interfere Question 33. If you put your money into that business, you risk___ every penny. A. lose B. to lose C. losing D. lost Question 34. Wendy got a part-time job___ she would be able to pay for school expenses. A. unless B. although C. so that D. but By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 23
24. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Question 35. ___ did it take you to get used to wearing glasses? A. How long B. How much C. How far D. How often III. Choose the underlined part marked A, B, C or D in each sentence that should be corrected. Question 36. Liquids take the shape of any container which in they are placed. A. they B. which in C. the shape D. placed Question 37. Two out of three people striking by lightning survive. A. survive B. striking C. lightning D. out of three Question 38. Some of the houses had been wrecked by the storm belonged to the poor villagers. A. by the storm B. had been wrecked C. the poor D. Some of Question 39. The notebook lists every opportunities for handicapped workers in the area. A. list B. handicapped C. opportunities D. The Question 40. In my opinion, the new foreign coach does his job relative well. A. foreign B. well C. relative D. In IV. Choose the option that marked A, B, C or D best completes each of the following sentences. Computer programmer David Jones earns Ê35,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he cannot find a bank prepared to let him have a cheque card. Instead, he has been told to wait another two years, until he is 18. The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job. David's firm releases two new games for the expanding home computer market each month. But David's biggest headache is what to do with his money. Despite his salary, earned by inventing new programs within tight schedules, with bonus payments and profit-sharing, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage, or obtain credit cards. He lives with his parents in their council house in Liverpool, where his father is a bus driver. His company has to pay Ê150 a month in taxi fares to get him the five miles to work and back every day because David cannot drive. David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. "I got the job because the people who run the firm knew 1 had already written some programs," he said. "I suppose Ê35,000 sounds a lot but actually that's being pessimistic. I hope it will come to more than that this year." He spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother Ê20 a week. But most his spare time is spent working. "Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school," he said. "But 1 had been studying it in books and 'magazines for four years in my spare time. 1 knew what 1 wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway." David added: "I would like to earn a million and 1 suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never know when the market might disappear." Question 41. Why is David different from other young people at his age? A. He earns an extremely high salary. B. He is not unemployed. C. He does not go out much. D. He lives at home with his parents. Question 42. David's greatest problem is___. A. Making the banks treat him as an adult. B. inventing computer games. C. spending his salary. D. learning to drive. Question 43. He was employed by the company because___. A. he had worked in a computer shop. B. he had written some computer programs. C. he works very hard. D. he had learnt to use computers at school. Question 44. He left school after taking O-levels because___. A. he did not enjoy school. B. he wanted to work with computers and staying at school did not help him. C. he was afraid of getting too old to start computing. D. he wanted to earn a lot of money. Question 45. Why does David think he might retire early? A. You have to be young to write computer programs. B. He wants to stop working when he is a millionaire. C. He thinks computer games might not always sell so well. D. He thinks his firm might go bankrupt. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 24
25. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS V. Choose the word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D that best fits each space in the following text. Manuel Gonzalez comes from Spain. He usually lives in Madrid and works (46)___a journalist for a Spanish newspaper, but two years ago he decided to take a year (47)___work to live in different countries in Europe and write a book about Europeans. He spent the first two months in Scandinavia (48)___information and then moved to Germany for a month. At present he is staying in Paris, where he is renting a flat for five weeks. Four years ago he wrote a (49)___travel guide to Spain and now he is working hard to have the same (50)___with his book about Europeans. Question 46. A. in B. for C. by D. as Question 47. A. off B. to C. away D. from Question 48. A. collected B. to collect C. collecting D. collection Question 49. A. best-sell B. best-sold C. best-selling D. best-to- sell Question 50. A. succeed B. success C. successful D. successfully ___THE END___ TOPIC 9. CHOOSING A CAREER I. VOCABULARY: 01. advice /әd’vais/ n Lời khuyờn 02. ambition /ổ’biʃn/ n Khỏt vọng 03. be in touch with /bi in ttʃ wi/ (ph) Giữ liờn lạc với 04. career /kә’riәr/ n Nghề nghiệp 05. career adviser / kә’riәr әd’vaizә/ (n) Tư vấn nghề 06. come up with /km p wi/ (v) Tỡm thấy, nảy ra ý 07. cut down on /kt daʊn ɔn / (v) Cắt giảm 08. dishwasher /’diʃwɔʃәr/ n Mỏy rửa bỏt 09. downside /’daʊnsaid/ n Mặt trỏi 10. drop in on /drɔp in ɔn/ (v) Ghộ thăm 11. drop out of /drɔp aʊt әv/ (v) Bỏ học, bỏ nghề 12. fascinating /’fổsәneitiŋ/ a Hấp dẫn 13. get on with /get ɔn wi/ v Sống hũa thuận 14. get to grips with /get tә grips wi/ Bắt đầu giải quyết 15. keep up with /ki:p p wi/ (v) Theo kịp, bắt kịp 16. look forward to/lʊk ‘fɔ:wәd tә/ (v) Trụng mong, đợi 17. mature /mә’tʃʊәr/ a Trưởng thành 18. paperwork /’peipәwз:k/ n Việc bàn giấy 19. pursue /pз:’su:/ v Theo đuổi 20. put up with /pʊt p wi/ (v) Chịu đựng 21. rewarding /ri’wɔ:diŋ/ a Thỏa đỏng 22. run out of /rn aʊt әv/ v Hết, cạn kiệt 23. secure /si’kjʊr/ v Đạt được 24. shadow /’ʃổdәʊ/ v Thực tập, theo 25. tedious /’ti:diәʊ/ a Tẻ nhạt, mệt 26. think back on /iŋk bổk ɔn/ (v) Nhớ lại 27. workforce /’wз:kfɔ:s / n Lao động II. PRONUNCIATION: 1. Stresses on special words 2. The ending sounds of “S” and “ED” III. GRAMMAR: 1. Phrasal Verbs (review) 2. Adverbial Clauses of Comparison, Condition, Manner, Result IV. PRACTICE TEST: I. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. Question 1. A. women B. movie C. lose D. prove Question 2. A. intellectual B. international C. interview D. responsibility Question 3. A. rear B. bear C. fear D. dear By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 25
26. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS II. Circle the word marked A, B, C, or D which has a different stress pattern from the others. Question 4. A. achievement B. involvement C. confinement D. argument Question 5. A. pioneer B. mountaineer C. suggestion D. engineer III. Choose the option marked A, B, C, or D that best fits each blank. Question 6. People used to consider women to be better___ for childbearing and homemaking. A. regarded B. suited C. understood D. kept Question 7. In the past, men seemed to___ their duties at home. A. expect B. inspect C. neglect D. collect Question 8. Nowadays, women have gained significant legal___ . A. wrongs B. rights C. responsibilities D. works Question 9. The pioneer thinkers___ that women shouldn’t be discriminated on the basis of their sex. A. recommended B. disapproved C. showed D. passed Question 10. The___ for women’s rights began in the 18th century. A. battle B. war C. struggle D. fight Question 11. Women are only asking to be given equal___ to that of men. A. state B. status C. situation D. ideas Question 12. That scholar___ on people who haven’t been to university. A. looks up B. looks at C. looks down D. looks on Question 13. Most relations between men and women soon___ in to love. A. deep B. deepen C. deeply D. depth Question 14. The newspaper provided little___ about the cause of the war. A. enlightenment B. meanings C. reasons D. ideas Question 15. It’s___ to say that women are slaves at home. A. truth B. action C. legality D. rubbish Question 16. He didn’t even have the intelligence to call___ an ambulance. A. at B. on C. for D. about Question 17. From 1865 to 1875, a remarkable variety of inventions___. A. was produced B. were produced C. are produced D. produced Question 18. The French Quarter is___ famous and the oldest section of New Orleans. A. more B. the most C. the more D. most Question 19. The painting___ Ms. Wallace bought was very expensive. A. whom B. whose C. which D. where Question 20. You___ carry that carpet home yourself; the shop will send it. A. can’t B. couldn’t C. needn’t D. mustn’t Question 21. Will it be necessary for us___ this accident to the police? A. report B. to reporting C. to report D. reporting Question 22. A beautiful clock was given___ her by a handsome boy. A. for B. to C. at D. 0 Question 23. The kitchen hadn’t been cleaned for ages. It was really___. A. disgusted B. disgust C. disgusting D. to disgust Question 24. She’s very old and can’t live alone. She needs someone to look___ her. A. for B. at C. up D. after Question 25. It was the___ day of my life when I heard I failed the university entrance examination. A. sadden B. saddest C. sad D. sadly Question 26. The homeless people___ story appeared in the paper last week have now found a place to live. A. who B. whom C. that D. whose Question 27. It is our duty to care for___ sick. A. an B. the C. a D. 0 Question 28. Rachel will be pleased if she___ her driving test. A. would pass B. had passed C. passes D. passed Question 29. The___ you are, the more quickly you learn. A. more young B. youngest C. younger D. young Question 30. Martha Graham, ___ of the pioneers of modern dance, didn’t begin dancing until she was 21. A. one B. who, as one C. she was D. was one By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 26
27. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS IV. Identify the word/ phrase that must be changed to make the sentence correct. Question 31. Actually, I strongly disapprove of your bad behave towards your parents. A. behave B. Actually C. of D. parents Question 32. Modern motorcycles are lighter, faster, and specialized than motorcycles of 25 years ago. A. motorcycles B. and specialized C. lighter D. Modern Question 33. Job enrichment is a technique used to increase satisfaction workers by giving them more responsibilities. A. responsibilities B. giving them C. satisfaction workers D. technique used Question 34. In spite of their frightening appearance, the squid is shy and completely harmless. A. In spite of B. frightening C. harmless D. their Question 35. Virgin Islands National park features a underwater preserve with coral reefs and colorful tropical fish. A. a underwater B. fish C. colorful D. coral V. Choose the suitable option marked A, B, C, or D to fill in each blank. The future role of women can be looked at more optimistically. Nowadays, there seems (36)___ recognition of the vital role women play in society and more status is given to women. Overall, excellent progress has been made (37)___ education. This has played a powerful role for women self-esteem. It demonstrates women’s intellectual abilities to gain expertise in the field of their choice. However, this progress has still to be reflected in the job market. Since a more educated society is good for industry and society (38)___ a whole, it is even more urgent for women to gain an acceptable status in their profession. The message is that women have the ability to change their roles and that they will demand to have the means to do it. It is (39)___ accepted by the new generation of young men and women that co-operation and mutual aid are far more productive than the divider camp of men and women. Society is changing and with it the role of men and women. In many fields women have come a long way from just their roles as mothers and homemakers. They no longer think that children rearing and home management are their (40)___ duties. Question 36. A. be B. being C. to being D. to be Question 37. A. in B. at C. on D. for Question 38. A. to B. as C. out D. for Question 39. A. general B. generally C. generality D. generalize Question 40. A. sole B. lonely C. alone D. own VI. Read the passage and choose the best answers among A, B, C, or D provided. Until the 19th century, the denial of equal rights to women met with only occasional protest and drew little attention from most people. Because most women lacked the educational and economic resources that would enable them to challenge the prevailing social order, women generally accepted their inferior status as their only option. At this time, women shared these disadvantages with the majority of working class men, as many social, economic, and political rights were restricted to the wealthy elite. In the 19th century, as governments in Europe and North America began to draft new laws guaranteeing equality among men, significant numbers of women – and some men – began to demand that women be accorded equal rights as well. At the same time, the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America further divided the roles of men and women. Before the Industrial Revolution most people worked in farming or crafts- making, both of which took place in or near the home. Men and women usually divided the numerous tasks among themselves and their children. Industrialization led male workers to seek employment outside of the home in factories and other large-scale enterprises. The growing split between home and work reinforced the idea that women’s “rightful place” was in the home, while men belonged in the public world of employment and politics. Organized efforts by women to achieve greater rights occurred in two major waves. The first wave began around the mid-19th century, when women in the United States and elsewhere campaigned to gain suffrage – that is, the right to vote. This wave lasted until the 1920s, when several countries granted women suffrage. Question 41. Why did the denial of equal rights to women draw little attention from the society until the 19th century? A. They could not challenge the prevailing social order. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 27
28. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS B. They did not have any other option. C. Most women lacked the educational and economic resources. D. All are correct. Question 42. Until the 19th century, what was the status of the working class men in the society? A. They had the same rights as women. B. They had no right at all. C. They did not have much power compared to the wealthy people. D. They had much power in the society. Question 43. When did the women’s movement start in Western countries? A. in the 18th century B. in the late 18th century C. in the 19th century D. in the early 20th century Question 44. What did the effect of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and North America bring about?A. Male workers tried to seek employment outside of the home. B. It did not bring the equality to women. C. Well-educated, upper-class men controlled most positions of employment and power in society. D. All are correct. Question 45. What was the aim of the women’s movement in the United States in the 1920s? A. to gain the right to have much power in the society B. to gain the right to vote C. to gain the right to go to work in the factory D. to have the complete equality to men VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning. Question 46. Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals. A. irrefutable B. imminent C. formidable D. absolute Question 47. The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies. A. unique B. novel C. vital D. exotic Question 48. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years. A. absolutely B. relevantly C. comparatively D. almost VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning. Question 49. I'll have to whisper to you, otherwise he will hear. A. say B. whistle C. shout D. talk Question 50. Only the interior of the building is going to be remodeled. A. exterior B. outward C. external D. coastal ___THE END___ TOPIC 10. LIFELONG LEARNING I. VOCABULARY: 01. adequate /’ổdikwәt/ a Thỏa đỏng, hợp 02. e-learning /’i:lз:niŋ/ n Học trực tuyến 03. ẹmployable /im’plɔiәbl/ a Cú thể thuờ 04. facilitate /fә’siliteit/ v Tạo điều kiện 05. flexibility /fleksә’bilәti/ n Linh động 06. genius /’dʒi:niәs/ n Thiờn tài 07. hospitality /hɔspi’tổlәti/ n Lũng mến khỏch 08. initiative /i’niʃәtiv/ n Sỏng kiến 09. institution /insti’tjʊʃn/ n Cơ quan, học viện 10. interaction /intәr’ổkʃn/ n Sự tương tỏc 11. lifelong /’laiflɔŋ/ a Suốt đời 12. opportunity /ɔpә’tjʊ:nәti/ n Cơ hội 13. overwhelming /әʊvәr’welmiŋ/ (a) Vượt trội 14. pursuit / pз:’sju:t/ n Sự theo đuổi 15. self-directed /self-dai’rektid/ (a) Định hướng cỏ nhõn 16. self-motivated /self-‘mәʊtiveitid/(a) Động lực cỏ nhõn 17. temptation /temp’teiʃn/ n Sự lụi cuốn By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 28
29. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS 18. ultimate /’ltimәt/ a Quan trọng nhất 19. voluntarily /’vɔlәntrәli/ adv Tự nguyện II. PRONUNCIATION: 1. Stresses 2. The ending sounds of diphthongs III. GRAMMAR: 1. Conditional Type 3 2. Mixed Conditional Type 2 and 3 IV. PRACTICE TEST: I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest Question 1. A. catastrophe B. trophy C. notify D. recipe Question 2. A. famine B. determine C. mineral D. miner Question 3. A. mission B. revision C. division D. collision II. Circle the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others Question 4. A. inhabitant B. interpreter C. imitation D. initiate Question 5. A. stimulate B. sharpener C. festival D. disaster III. Choose the word or phrase marked A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence. Question 6. Failure to win the championship will___ in the dismissal of the coach. A. result B. happen C. affect D. cause Question 7. He tried to___ to everyone to support him. A. make B. appeal C. persuade D. advise Question 8. There was a hold-up on the road because a bridge had been___ away by the flood. A. washed B. flowed C. blown D. destroyed Question 9. He___ his life to helping the poor. A. spent B. experienced C. dedicated D. used Question 10. The Red Cross is an organization whose purpose is to help people in war time and___ disasters. A. commercial B. political C. military D. humanitarian Question 11. She got angry when they started to___ her private life. A. ask for B. enquire after C. ask about D. enquire with Question 12. She ran in a marathon last week but___ after ten kilometers. A. dropped out B. closed down C. broke up D. made up Question 13. Gertrude takes___ her mother; she has blue eyes and fair hair, too. A. in B. up C. after D. down Question 14. It took him a long time to ___the death of his wife. A. take away B. get over C. take off D. get through Question 15. There were so many kinds of cameras___, and I didn't know which to buy. A. to choose B. choosing from C. chosen D. to choose from Question 16. Billy hasn't been working; he won't___ his examinations. A. get off B. get through C. keep up D. keep off Question 17. They arrived___ the airport___ good time for the plane. A. in/ on B. to/ in C. at/ in D. to/ for Question 18. Did Mr. Tan___ the class while Miss Fiona was ill in hospital? A. take away B. take over C. take up D. take off Question 19. Paula applied for the post but she was___. A. turned down B. checked out C. kept under D. pushed ahead Question 20. If orders keep coming in like this, I'll have to___ more staff. A. give up B. add in C. gain on D. take on Question 21. Why do they___ talking about money all the time? A. keep on B. side with C. take after D. work off Question 22. In addition to Mr. Thomas and Miss White, the principal___ attend the school party. A. is likely B. is going to C. are likely D. are going to Question 23. - Jimmy: "Can I help you?" - Mary: " ___ " A. At two o'clock. B. I can help you C. No, I don't. D. Yes, please. Question 24. My uncle___ until he was fifty. A. married B. didn't marry C. would marry D. was not marrying Question 25. She could do nothing___ complain about the weather all day. A. but B. for C. about D. with By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 29
30. MATERIALS FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS – A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Question 26. If a book is really___, it will certainly___ the reader. A. interesting/ interest B. interests/ interest C. interested/ interesting D. interests/ interested Question 27. Cigarette smoking can___ a loss of appetite. A. cure B. release C. cause D. treat Question 28. In this case, I think ___nothing. A. it is better to say B. it be better to say C. better to say D. better for saying Question 29. Mark, I don't think you___ Carol, the new department typist. A. meeting B. having met C. to have met D. have met Question 30. The___ is an international organization that aims to fight and control disease. A. World Health Organization B. Word Health Organization C. World Healthy Organization D. World Health Organism Question 31. He felt ___ when he failed the exams the second time. A. discouraged B. discouraging C. encouraged D. encourage Question 32. He set out soon after dark___ home an hour later. A. to arrive B. and arrived C. in order to arriving D. so that arrived Question 33. I'd rather you___ anyone else about our plan. A. not tell B. didn't tell C. not to tell D. don't tell Question 34. Tell the police the truth___ you'll be in trouble! A. if B. unless C. when D. or Question 35. According to this schedule, the next train___ in ten minutes. A. leave B. leaves C. left D. leaving IV. Choose the underlined part marked A, B, C, or D in each sentence that should be corrected. Question 36. That the trees lose their leaves are a sign of winter. A. lose B. a C. are D. their Question 37. One of the most popular holiday is Thanksgiving, which is celebrated in November. A. holiday B. the most C. is D. in Question 38. Would you mind not to smoke on the bus? It disturbs other people. A. other B. not C. to smoke D. disturbs Question 39. The length of the trip will depend on how good are the roads. A. length B. how C. will D. are the roads Question 40. William Samuel Johnson, who helped write the Constitution, become the first president of Columbia University in 1787. A. become B. write C. who D. the first V. Choose the best answers marked A, B, C, or D to the question. UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young. We believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. We believe that we can, together, advance the cause of humanity. We advocate for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person’s future. We promote girls’ education – ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum – because it benefits all children, both girls and boys. Girls who are educated grow up to become better thinkers, better citizens, and better parents to their own children. We act so that all children are immunized against common childhood diseases, and are well nourished, because it is wrong for a child to suffer or die from a preventable illness. We work to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people because it is right to keep them from harm and enable them to protect others. We help children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity. By Đỗ Bỡnh – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phỳc https:// violet.vn/quocbinh72 Page 30