Đề thi giữa kì 1 Tiếng Anh 12 Friends global (Đề 3 có file nghe)

Đề thi giữa kỳ 1 Friends Global 12 Đề 3
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. make B. male C. nag D. same Question 2: A. illusion B. lighting C. crime D. violence
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. addicted B. elderly C. crisis D. speculate
Question 4: A. exasperated B. frustrated C. hysterical D. disappointed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answers.
Question 5: Neither of my cousins ________ my aunt at all. A. look up B. take after C. talk into D. turn to
Question 6: Despite their different backgrounds, Jane and Mark see eye to eye on the
importance of education, ________? A. do they B. don’t they C. does she D. doesn’t she
Question 7: When ________ doubt about your own ability, talk to your mentor for advice and motivation. A. in B. beyond C. off D. under
Question 8: The area of Italy is ________ as big as that of Canada. A. near nowhere B. by far C. not just D. nothing like
Question 9: She’s keeping very calm—anyone else would be ____________ in this situation. A. in two minds C. over the moon B. losing face D. tearing their hair our
Read the following notice / list and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the blanks. Attention All Students!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Review Writing Challenge! Whether you’re a
movie buff or (10) ________ bookworm, we invite you to submit a review of your favorite
film or book. Share your insights and opinions, and let your voice be heard. Your review
might just be featured in our school newsletter! Guidelines: Keep it under 250 words. (11) ________ by next Friday. Prizes:
Best reviews will win a gift card!
Start watching or reading, and let the reviews roll (12) ________! Question 10: A. a B. an C. the D.  (no article)
Question 11: A. Submission B. Submissive C. Submissively D. Submit Question 12: A. around B. away C. in D. off
TOP 5 THINGS THAT WORRY US
 Money Problems: Feeling down in the dumps about rising prices, job risks, and shaky stock markets.
 Health Care: Struggling (13) ________ and afford good health services can really get on your nerves.
 Crime: Increases in crime can make you be on (14) ________ about safety.
 Climate Change: Worrying more about global warming and natural disasters (15) ________ before.
 Technology: Concerns about data leaks make you think about your privacy. Question 13: A. gets B. to get C. getting D. got Question 14: A. edge B. border C. line D. rink Question 15: A. as B. of C. than D. that
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. I like my job, but it’s annoying that my commute to work takes an hour and a half each
way and most of my work could really be done online from home.
b. It’s annoying that they feel the need to monitor what we do so closely instead of judging
us based on our task performance.
c. Most companies allow working from home these days, but not mine.
d. But my boss doesn’t seem to trust that we will get any work done if we are left to our
own devices, and everyone in the company has to clock in and out every day.
e. I work in a fairly traditional office environment doing a typical nine-to-five job. A. e- a- d- b- c C. e- a- c- d- b B. a- e- c- d- b D. c- a- e- d- b Question 17:
a. Secondly, these forums can provide diverse perspectives and solutions that one might not have considered alone.
b. Importantly, many forums are moderated to ensure that advice is appropriate and constructive.
c. A teenager should consider seeking advice on an internet forum for several reasons.
d. Moreover, the anonymity of the internet allows for open and honest discussions without
the fear of judgment from familiar faces.
e. However, it’s crucial to approach advice with caution and verify information with reliable sources or trusted adults.
f. Firstly, it offers a platform to connect with peers who may have faced similar issues,
providing a sense of community and understanding. A. c-a-f-d-b-e C. a-b-e-d-f-c B. d-f-e-a-b-c D. c-f-a-d-b-e
Mark the letter A, B, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the blanks.
The concept of time zones was invented to solve a pressing issue (18) ________ in the
19th century. (19) ________, each city operated on its own local time, usually set according
to the position of the sun. This was practical for local scheduling but created chaos for
scheduling trains (20) ________.
The man credited with the invention of time zones is Sir Sandford Fleming. A
Canadian engineer, Fleming proposed a worldwide system of time zones in 1879 after
missing a train in Ireland because its printed schedule listed a PM time as an AM. His
proposal divided the world into twenty-four hour-long segments, (21) ________.
Initially, Fleming’s idea was met with resistance. (22) ________ as rail and telegraph
networks expanded. The International Meridian Conference, held in Washington D.C. in
1884, adopted his system. As a result, the world's major countries agreed to use a single
meridian, running through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, (23) ________.
Today, time zones are an essential part of our global society, facilitating everything
from travel to international business. Fleming’s contribution remains a prime example of
practical problem-solving which leads to a revolutionary change in how the world operates. Question 18:
A. the burgeoning railroad industry was faced
B. the burgeoning railroad industry had faced
C. was faced by the burgeoning railroad industry
D. faced by the burgeoning railroad industry Question 19:
A. Before the establishment of time zones
C. Having established time zones
B. Before the time zones are established
D. After the time zones were established Question 20:
A. travelled across different cities and regions
B. that travelled across different cities and regions
C. and travelled across different cities and regions
D. while travelling across different cities and regions Question 21:
A. each covered 15 degrees of longitude
B. each one covering 15 degrees of longitude
C. each of them covered 15 degrees of longitude
D. each of which covering 15 degrees of longitude Question 22:
A. However, the growing need for standardization became evident
B. Despite that, the evidence of the growing need for standardization
C. In actual fact, the evidence of standardization need stopped growing
D. Consequently, the need for standardization continued to grow evident Question 23:
A. being the reference point for calculating time
B. in reference to calculating time
C. as the reference point for calculating time
D. like the calculating time reference point
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in brackets.