Đề thi giữa kì 1 Tiếng Anh 12 Friends global (Đề 1 có file nghe)

Đề thi giữa kỳ 1 Friends Global 12 Đề 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that
of the other three in pronunciation.
Question 1: A. admired B. attached C. locked D. missed
Question 2: A. humiliated B. public C. stunned D. upbeat
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress.
Question 3: A. memorable B. problem C. relationship D. sibling Question 4: A. security B. situation C. connection D. deduce
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answers.
Question 5: _______ parents joined the survey on uniforms; the hall was almost empty. A. A few B. Quite a few C. Very few D. Several
Question 6: After much persuasion, Lisa managed to _______ attending the family reunion. A. make her brother up C. talk her brother into B. put her brother down D. turn her brother down
Question 7: Steel is _______ as expensive as gold. Gold is the most precious metal. A. just quite B. by far C. much more D. nowhere near
Question 8: Crime rates in the two cities have been falling at a similar _______. A. figure B. pace C. rate D. speed
Question 9: It happened, whether _______ or design, that Steve and I were the last two people to leave. A. at stake B. by accident C. in trouble D. on purpose
Read the following review / email and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the blanks.
Unbreakable Ties: The Heart of Teenage Friendship
Friendship Everlasting is a teenage film where the bonds of friendship are tested and
celebrated. Set in a suburban high school, the story follows a group of friends (10)
________ the trials of adolescence. The film is beautifully shot, and the performances are
heartfelt. Notably, the narrative is driven by the characters’ experiences, which are portrayed
with authenticity and depth. Rarely (11) ________ the themes of loyalty and self-discovery
been so compellingly explored. By the film’s end, it (12) ________ that true friendship,
once formed, is never truly lost. This movie is a must-watch for its poignant portrayal of enduring companionship. Question 10: A. acting B. looking C. strengthening D. navigating Question 11: A. has B. have C. did D. do
Question 12: A. is understood B. was understood C. has understood D. understands
Subject: Can’t Stand This Show Anymore! Hey Amy,
I hope (13) ________ well! I just needed to vent a bit about this TV show I’ve been
watching—it’s driving me up the wall! It’s called ‘Daily Dramas’ and honestly, it’s becoming too much to handle.
Every episode feels like the same thing over and over again. The plot hardly moves forward,
and the characters keep (14) ________ the worst decisions possible. I don’t know why I
keep watching it; maybe I’m just hoping it’ll get better. But every time I tune in, I find myself more frustrated than the last.
Have you seen it? Please tell me you understand my pain, or better yet, tell me it gets better later on?
Anyway, (15) ________ catch up soon. Maybe you can recommend something better to watch! Take care, Peter
Question 13: A. you’re doing B. you did C. you were doing D. you’ll do Question 14: A. make B. to make C. making D. made Question 15: A. fancy B. I suggest C. let’s D. why not
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make
a meaningful paragraph in each of the following questions. Question 16:
a. As a result, my mood soured even more as the minutes ticked by.
b. One of the most annoying situations I’ve ever experienced was this one time I was stuck in traffic for hours.
c. Then, the air conditioning in my car stopped working, which only added to my frustration.
d. Yet worse, every radio station seemed to play the same five songs on repeat.
e. Though the situation was highly irritating, it taught me the value of patience and
preparedness for unexpected delays.
f. Firstly, the delay made me late for an important meeting.
g. Despite this, I tried to remain calm and use the time to catch up on some audiobooks. A. f-c-d-e-b-g-a C. a-b-d-c-e-g-f B. b-f-c-d-a-g-e D. e-d-c-f-g-e-b Question 17:
a. These differing perspectives can lead to misunderstandings and frustrations.
b. When handled with empathy and respect, these arguments can ultimately strengthen family relationships.
c. Therefore, effective communication is essential in resolving these conflicts, allowing both
sides to express their concerns and desires.
d. Family arguments between parents and teenage children often arise due to contrasting viewpoints and expectations.
e. Firstly, parents might impose rules and guidelines they believe are in their child’s best
interest, while teenagers seek more independence and freedom.
f. Secondly, teenagers may feel their parents do not trust or understand them, while parents
might worry about their children’s safety and future. A. e-c-f-b-d-a C. d-a-e-c-f-b B. d-e-a-f-c-b D. b-a-e-c-f-d
Mark the letter A, B, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the blanks.
Becoming an empty nester is often seen as a time for more freedom, but it can also make
some parents feel sad and anxious. (18) __________, happens when children leave home.
Dr. Marjorie Collins and Angela Pearce talk about (19) __________, especially those with
just parents and children. Dr. Collins suggests parents can enjoy this new time (20)
__________ and introduce new activities into their lives. According to the Empty Nesters
Report, 41.1% of parents feel sad when (21) __________ leave, but 51.4% feel happy,
showing mixed feelings. The report also says being an empty nester can bring benefits like
more spontaneity and simpler daily routines. For parents (22) __________, Dr. Collins
recommends seeking mental health support. Overall, empty nest syndrome can not only
bring different feelings, (23) __________ for personal growth and new experiences. Question 18:
A. Its emotional experience, calling empty syndrome nest
B. Which emotional experience, call empty nest syndrome
C. This emotional experience, called empty nest syndrome
D. These emotional experiences, to call syndrome empty nest Question 19: A. how to affect change family
C. where this change affects families
B. how this change affects families
D. what does this change affect families Question 20: A. by finding their roles C. about to find their roles B. with to find their roles D. and finding their roles Question 21: A. our children B. his children C. those children D. their children Question 22:
A. it is hard to find adjustment C. finding it hard to adjust B. found it hard to adjust D. to find it hard to adjust Question 23:
A. however it also opens up chances C. also opens up chances
B. but it also opens up chances D. and also opening up chances
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in brackets.
Question 24: The local council provides services to care for __________ people living at home. (ELDER)
Question 25: The government repeatedly stressed its support for __________ choice in the
selection of a child’s school. (PARENT)
Question 26: There is a certain amount of friendly __________ between the teams. (RIVAL)
Question 27: She began to grow __________ when she realized how late it was. (ALARM)
Question 28: He was _________ with himself for letting things get so out of control. (FURY)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
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