Tiếng Anh 12 Bright - Kiểm tra giữa kỳ 1

Time allotted: 60 minutes

PART 1 PRONUNCIATION (4 questions)

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following questions.
1. A. medal B. graduate C. candidate D. rewarding
2. A. knowledge B. blow C. programme D. social
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in the following questions.
3. A. nervous B. challenge C. passion D. support
4. A. organise B. terrified C. embarrassed D. manager

PART 2 USE OF ENGLISH (5 questions)

Choose the correct answer to the following sentences.
5. A Vietnamese track and field athlete ______________ by a dog while he ______________ the marathon, and won the
race in the end.
A. was chased / ran B. was being chased / ran
C. was being chased / was running D. was chased / was running
6. Linh was ______________ and overjoyed when she received the news that she had won the scholarship.
A. frustrated B. surprised C. embarrassed D. tired
7. Most people feel ______________ when they go for a job interview as they want to make a good impression on the
employers.
A. nervous B. respectful C. punctual D. annoyed
8. Julia ______________ for several jobs before finally landing her dream position.
A. was applying B. has applied C. had applied D. applied
9. I've reached my limit – I can no longer ______________ my uncooperative coworkers.
A. make up B. put up with C. make up for D. put up to

PART 3 SENTENCE ARRAGEMENT (2 questions)

Choose the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph in the following questions.
10.
a. My grandfather had a long career.
b. When he reached 55, he decided to stop working and enjoyed his retirement.
c. He gained valuable experience and became very good at his job.
d. After many years, he became a successful branch manager.
e. He started work as a bank clerk, assisting customers with their financial matters.

A. a-e-b-d-c B. e-d-b-e-a C. b-d-c-e-a D. a-e-c-d-b

11.
a. Therefore, I am confident that my skills and experience would be a valuable asset to your team.
b. Moreover, I am a highly motivated and reliable person with excellent communication skills.
c. Please find my CV attached for your review and I am available for an interview at any time.
d. I am writing to express my interest in the Software Developer position advertised on your website on Monday 5th
March.
e. I have worked as a Junior Software Engineer for Tech Solution company for 3 years and gained valuable
experience.

A. d-b-e-a-c B. d-a-e-b-c C. d-e-b-a-c D. d-c-e-a-b

PART 4 CLOZE TEST (17 questions)

Choose the correct option that best fits each of the following blanks. (3 questions)
CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Alysa Smith

Education:
• A degree (12)___________ Marketing from Curtin University.
Skills:
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage project timelines and (13)___________ deadlines.
Work experience:
Finished a marketing internship at ABC Agency in 2022.
 Gained (14)___________ experience in creating social media content

(12) A. for B. in C. on D. with

(13) A. reach B. fulfil C. run D. meet
(14) A. practical B. previous C. formal D. direct
Choose the correct option that best fits each of the following blanks. (3 questions)
BARISTA WANTED

We are looking for keen young people to work in our cafes.

You'll be great if you:
▷ Can stay calm and work well (15)___________ pressure during busy times.
▷ Are (16)___________ and can work different shifts.
Bonus points if you're (17)___________ in a second language.
Contact us at www.cubacoffee.com and send us your CV.

(15) A. in B. at C. with D. under

(16) A. respectful B. flexible C. excited D. successful
(17) A. fluent B. good C. reliable D. pleased
Choose the correct option that best fits each of the following blanks. (6 questions)
Oprah Winfrey is a famous American talk show host, actress, and entrepreneur. She was born on January 29, 1954,
in Mississippi. She had a very challenging childhood. (18)___________, she always had a positive attitude towards life
and was determined to be on TV. Winfrey received a full scholarship to Tennessee State University, but left to pursue
a(n) (19)___________ in broadcasting. She eventually (20)___________ her degree in 1986. (21)___________ the age
of 19, she got her first television job in Nashville, Tennessee. Her big (22)___________ came with The Oprah Winfrey
Show in 1986. The show became a huge hit, known for its personal stories and in-depth conversations. Over the years,
Oprah Winfrey (23)___________ numerous awards throughout her career. Today, she continues to inspire millions with
her kindness, wisdom, and dedication to making the world a better place.

(18) A. However B. Although C. Therefore D. Besides

(19) A. job B. certificate C. career D. application
(20) A. awarded B. earned C. rewarded D. acquired
(21) A. By B. In C. On D. At
(22) A. break B. breaking C. breaker D. breakage
(23) A. achieved B. had achieved C. has achieved D. are achieving
Choose the correct option that best fits each of the following blanks. (5 questions)
The history of life expectancy has seen amazing changes. Long ago, people often didn't live beyond their 30s or 40s
due to diseases, lack of healthcare and difficult living conditions. Even in developed countries, until the late 19th century
average life expectancy (24)___________ above 40. But this average was the result of the large number of deaths of
young children. For example, a quarter of all children born in the UK in 1850 died before their fifth birthday. If a person
survived childhood at the time, they (25)___________ expect to live to 50 or 60, with 10% getting to 80 or more.
The improvement in healthcare and living conditions in the 20th century (26)___________ that average life expectancy
in many countries rose to around 70 years. Today, people are living even longer, with life expectancy often greater than
80 years. This is because of advances in medical science and healthier lifestyles. Clean water and access to good food
(27)___________ big roles, too.
Is living forever possible in the future? Doctors say that there is a limit to how much we can increase human life. At
least at the moment, every human body goes through changes (28)___________ it ages. Until science can find a way to
stop or reverse these changes, living forever is impossible.

(24) A. did not rise B. not rose C. has not risen D. was not rising
(25) A. can B. may C. could D. should
(26) A. meant B. showed C. predicted D. resulted
(27) A. played B. has played C. are playing D. play
(28) A. so B. as C. since D. for

PART 5 COMPREHENSION TEST (12 questions)

Choose the correct answer to each of the questions. (5 questions)
Getting through a job interview

Everybody feels nervous before a job interview, particularly if it's the first one you've ever had. However, if you
remember the four things below, the interviewers will definitely be impressed with your skills and attitude. Even if you
don't get the job, you should feel good about your performance.
 Before your interview, research the company. This is usually easy now, because companies have websites with a
lot of information. Don't worry too much about what the company makes or who it sells to. Try to understand instead
what it believes in and wants to achieve. You must find out about the job you are applying for, too. Prepare to talk about
how your skills and experience match the job requirements. Think of some questions they might ask and then practise
answering them.
Dress neatly in a professional way in clothes that you think are correct for the company. You can often get a good
idea from photographs of staff on their website. But if you are not sure, wear business clothes – a suit or a blouse and a
skirt or trousers, rather than a T-shirt and jeans. This shows you respect the interviewers.
Arrive early. Check the location of the interview carefully and plan your route, allowing extra time in case there
are any delays. This seems obvious, but it is surprising how often people arrive late for interviews. If you are even a few
minutes late, you will arrive feeling upset. In addition, being on time shows that you are reliable and that you know the
interviewers are busy people.
During the interview, listen carefully to the questions and answer them clearly and confidently. Use examples from
your past experience to illustrate your skills and qualifications. Keep good eye contact and body position. Prepare some
questions about the company, the team or the job itself to show your interest and help you decide if the job is right for
you … if they offer it to you!

29. According to the writer, what is the most important thing to find out about the company before the interview?
A. its website B. its main customers C. its main products D. its values and goals
30. The writer thinks you should not wear casual clothes at an interview because ______________.
A. people in good companies never wear these types of clothes B. most people look better in
business clothes
C. they suggest you do not care about the interviewers D. you will not be allowed to wear a T-shirt and jeans if you
get the job
31. How many reasons does the writer give for not arriving late?
A. one B. two C. three D. four
32. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. body language B. communication C. job requirements D. social skills
33. If you follow the advice in the text, the writer thinks the interviewers ______________.
A. will not ask you any difficult questions B. will recognise that you are ready for the world of work

C. will think that you are a very nice person D. will usually offer you the job
Choose the correct answer to each of the questions. (7 questions)
Technology has always changed the way we work. From the days when the earliest humans used simple tools right
up to now, the things we use to help us work have shaped our jobs. Let's look at how technology has changed jobs in
the past, what it's doing now and what it might do in the future.
From the earliest days, humans made tools from stone for hunting and preparing food. Maybe some people were
given the job of 'stone-breaker' to make sure there were always enough tools. Later, when farming started, people made
tools to cut into the hard ground of their fields before they planted seeds. Some of these were made of metal, so obviously
there were metal workers who heated and made the hot metal into the correct shapes.
During the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, big machines started to be used in factories. These machines
did the work that many people used to do by hand. This meant that some people lost their jobs. They were very upset.
But, at the same time, new jobs were created. People were needed to run these machines, repair them and manage the
factories.
Later, in the 20th century, computers came into our lives in the IT revolution. They changed many things about
how we work. Some jobs, like typing letters or managing files, became easier and faster with computers. This meant
that some people didn't need to do these jobs anymore. But, just like before, new jobs were created. People were needed
to build computers, create software and help others learn how to use them.
Today, we have even more advanced technology. Robots and machines can do many jobs, from making cars to
serving food. Computers can now think and learn in some ways like humans, using artificial intelligence, or AI. This
means that even more jobs will change. Some people worry that robots and AI will take many jobs, leaving people
without work. But history shows that new technology always brings new jobs. It's sometimes impossible to guess what
those new jobs will be, but our challenge is to be ready for change, to be ready to learn new things and to find new ways
to work with the machines of the future.

34. From the information in paragraph 1, how many points of discussion do you expect to find in this article?
A. two B. three C. four D. five
35. The word 'seeds' in paragraph 2 refers to things which produce ______________.
A. trees B. food crops C. flowers D. grass
36. What does 'these' refer to in paragraph 2?
A. seeds B. tools C. people D. fields
37. What does 'run' mean in paragraph 3?
A. design B. examine C. organise D. operate
38. What is the writer's purpose paragraph 4?
A. to show the difference between the 20th century and earlier ages
B. to suggest that the relationship between new technology and jobs has changed
C. to point out the similarities between two major changes in history
D. to give examples of jobs in the IT industry
39. From the information in paragraph 5, how does the writer feel about the future of work?
A. It will be easy to deal with changes, just like in the past.
B. There will not be jobs for most people because of computers.
C. We need to rise to the challenge.
D. We should be very worried about the world which robots and AI will create.
40. What is the best title for this article?
A. The dangers of new technology B. How new technology changes jobs
C. The winners and losers from new technology D. Why we need new technology in jobs

---THE END---