Bài thi môn: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 – BẢNG B
Thời gian làm bài 150 phút
Điểm Họ tên, chữ ký giám khảo Số phách
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SECTION A – READING
Part 1. Read the following passage:
There is a close relation between language and culture. The English language has attained the
status of a “world language”. (1)_________ there are now several recognized stereotypical varieties
of English, among which two typical ones are American English and British English. (2)_________
when studying English, we should know both British and American English as well as American and
British culture. In fact, Americans use English as their mother tongue, and they are much influenced
by the British culture as a great part of the Americans have their English origin. Although there have
been some changes in American manners, basically many behaviors and forms of speech that are
considered polite are acceptable in both cultures.
If we learn just a few polite English expressions, we’ll be ready to face the world of British and
American English speakers with confidence. The polite response to compliment on your looks or
your work is ‘Thank you’ (A smile and a nod are not enough). (3)_________‘How are you?’, don’t
give your medical history. Finally, what you should say when someone sneezes? It may not seem
logical, but the correct response is ‘God bless you’.
(4)_________ being friendly in the British or American way often involves showing that they are
not bothering with formalities. This means not addressing someone by his/her title (Mr., Mrs., Ms.,
Sir., Prof., etc.), not addressing smartly when entertaining guests, not shaking hands when saying
‘goodbye’, and not saying ‘please’ when making a request. (5)_________ the British or the
Americans are not being unfriendly or disrespectful; they are implying that you are in the category
‘friend’, and so all the rules can be ignored.
Questions 1-5: Fill in each gap with on of the words/phrases/expressions in the following table.
Write A, B, C, D or E in Your answers.
A. The key is this: D. When they avoid doing these things with you,

B. Accordingly, E. In this “international language”,
C. If someone asks
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Questions 6-10: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences.
Write A, B, C or D in Your answers.
6. There are ______ variations of the English language.
A. two B. three C. many D. none
7. Language is a part of a nation’s ______.
A. customs B. culture C. behaviors D. expectation
8. The American culture ______ the British culture.
A. is exactly the same as B. has influenced
C. has many things in common with D. is very different from
9. ‘God bless you’ means ______
A. ‘I wish you happiness’. B. ‘I hope you’re all right’.
C. ‘That doesn’t bother me’ D. ‘May God protect you’
10. Nowadays British and American people ______ in their everyday life.
A. tend to be more friendly B. are very formal
C. are careless D. always ignore formalities
Your answers:
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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Part 2. Read the following description of the job
1.
An international distributor of computer hardware and software is now looking to recruit an
experienced Sale Supervisor to join the team.
2.
As a Sale Supervisor, you will be responsible for developing new customer relationships as well
as looking after an existing customer base. You will also be supervising a team of eight Sale

Representatives.
3.
You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for selling. You will
demonstrate strong sales ability combined with excellent customer service skills.
Good communication and management skills are essential, and you must have plenty of energy
and drive in order to be successful in the role.
Experience within the computer industry would be an advantage but it is not essential. If you
have proven sales background, product training can be provided. You must, however, have had at
least three years’ experience in a managerial role.
4.
• $28,000 basic per annum + performance – related bonus scheme
• Company car
• 25 days holiday/year + public holidays
• Private health care
Applications close 30 September, so send your CV and covering letter before that date.
Question 1-4: Insert the missing heading for each paragraph. Write A, B, C or D in Your answers.
A. THE PACKAGE C. THE CANDIDATE
B. THE COMPANY D. THE ROLE
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Questions 5-10: Fill each blank in the following statements with ONE word from the text. Write
the words in Your answers.
• I’m very (5)_________ and (6)_________. I’m always keen and determined to get the job done.
• This candidate has been working in this field for seven years. He is very (7)_________.
• I’m ambitious and I want to do well. I would describe myself as a person who has a lot of
(8)_________ and (9) _________.
• I would say that I have strong (10)_________ skills. Just ask the employees who work for me in
my previous role.
Your answers:
5. 7. 9.

6. 8. 10.
SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Part 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D
in Your answers.
1. In some countries many _______ parents live in a nursing home.
A. year-old B. old age C. old-aged D. years old
2. It is a great ______ to live in a big city.
A. convenience B. comfortable C. ease D. meaningful
3. I object to working overtime without ______ for it.
A. paying B. money C. being paid D. paid
4. The concert was broadcast ______ in over fifty counties.
A. live B. lively C. alive D. living
5. Do you know that you _______ put this watch in water? It’s not waterproof.
A. don’t have to B. mustn’t C. didn’t need to D. needn’t
6. With three children in such a small flat, we do have a ________ problem.
A. space B. spacious C. specious D. space’s
7. Here are your handouts. I _______ in that company’s office.
A. print them B. printed it C. got them printed D. have them print
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8. What _______ something mysterious.
A. does he do is B. he does is C. he does that is D. does he do
9. Mrs. Brown are very friendly ________ all customers.
A. with B. of C. for D. to
10. What a lovely song! Can you ________ the radio, please.
A. turn on B. turn up C. turn down D. turn off
Your answers:
1. 3. 5. 7. 9.
2. 4. 6. 8. 10.
Part 2: In the following paragraph, there are 7 unnecessary words. Find them, indicate the line.

Write in Your answers.
MY FIRST HOUSE Line
When my parents married, they rented a small house and they didn’t have a lot of 1
much money for furniture. The kitchen had a sink for washing up and a cooker, but 2
that was all. They bought an old table and a chair from the near market. They borrowed 3
a sofa which was also old, but they made it to more beautiful by covering modern 4
materials. Outside, there was a small garden behind the house. In the garden where 5
we did planted different kinds of flowers. 6
We lived there until I was ten and we were very happy. We had to move because of 7
the house became more smaller when my twin sisters were born. We all felt sad when 8
we left this small house. 9
Your answers:
Unnecessary word Line Unnecessary word Line
1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4.
Part 3: Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word. Write the words in Your answers.
Jeans have their long story of development. In the 1950s, two people helped (1)_______ jeans
popular with teenagers: Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll, and James Dean, a famous movie
star. Elvis wore tight jeans. Most parents didn’t like Elvis or his music. But teenagers loved him and
started to dress (2)_______ him. In Rebel Without a Cause, James Dean wore jeans, (3)_______. He
became a hero to many young people. During the 1960s, rock and roll became even (4)_______
popular. Young people had more freedom. Their clothes showed their independence. Some people
decorated their jeans (5)_______ colorful patches and flowers. In the seventies and eighties, jeans
became very expensive. (6)_______ addition to the regular brands like Levi’s and Lee, famous
designers like Calvin Klein and Pierre Cardin started making “designer jeans”. They were very stylish
and very expensive. Jeans are (7)_______ popular that Levi’s has sold over twenty billion pairs.
(8)_______ anywhere in the world you know what young people want to wear: jeans.
Your answers:

1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4. 8.
Part 4: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to first one. Use and don’t
change the word given. Write 2-5 words in total.
1. I started learning English in 2006. LEARNT
 I …………………………………………………………… ………… ……………. 2006
2. Learning that no-one was hurt during the fire was a great relief. GREATLY
 We …………………………………………………………… ………… that no-one was hurt during the fire.
3. They think he is living in the north now. BE
 He …………………………………………………………… ………… …………… in the north now.
4. Tom didn’t take the medicine yesterday. He feels worse now. BETTER
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 If Tom had taken the medicine yesterday, …………………………………………………………………now.
5. Mohamed is a good dancer but he also plays the piano very skillfully. WELL
 …… …………………………………………………… a good dancer, Mohamed plays the piano very skillfully.
SECTION D – WRITING
Write an essay of about 200-250 words on the following topic:
What career would you like to choose after leaving school?
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SECTION D – LISTENING
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Part 1: Listen to the text. Are the statements true, false or doesn’t it say? Write T (for True), F
(for False) and NS (for It doesn’t say) in Your answers.
1. Carl moved to London two years ago as his father got a new job there.

2. In New Zealand he lived near the sea.
3. He is learning in a private school.
4. He can go to the beach and go sailing after school in London.
5. He was a member in the school football team in New Zealand.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Part 2: Listen to five short conversations and choose the correct answer for each question.
Write A, B, C or D in Your Answers
1. Where did the woman go on holiday this year?
A. Portugal
B. Scotland
C. Spain
2. What was the weather like in Italy?
A. It was cold and it rained
B. It was cold but sunny in November
C. It was cold with lots of sunshine
3. Where did the photographer take the photo of the actor?
A. In the reception
B. On the stairs
C. In the street
4. What was the model doing when he took the photo?
A. She was reading
B. She was walking the ‘catwalk’
C. She was standing on the stage
5. What year did the pop group make their last album?
A. 2001
B. 2002
C. next year
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

___THE END___
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