Name: FIRST-SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Class: 12 Time allowed: 60 minutes
I. Pronuciation:
1. Write /s/, /z/, or /iz/ to show how the -s ending is pronounced.
kids, socks, laughs, watches, glances,

2. Write /id/, /t/, or /d/ to show how the -ed ending is pronounced.
appeared, stopped, created, died, raced,
3. Put the main stress on the following words
discuss, cinema, psychology, mathematics
II. Supply the correct verb form.
1. She said that she (already, see) Dr. Rice.
2. If he (be) you, he (do) it.
3. You (catch) the train if you came earlier.
4. He (write) a book since last year.
5. The light (go) out while we (have) dinner yesterday.
6. The sun (set) in the west.
7. If you had asked me politely, I (help) you.
III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. "I don't have much time to enjoy myself," he said.
->
2. "Where do you live?" he said to me.
-> He
3. He can’t repair my bike.
-> My bike
4. I read a book. It was written by a friend of mine. (which)
-> I read
IV. Inderline the correct word or phrase.
1. Although/In spite of we left late, we still got there in time.
2. It was a fantastic evening although/in spite of the terrible food.
3. Despite/Although the fact that Reid failed to score himself, he helped Jones to score two

Travelers investigating a possible trip can take virtual tours, check airline schedules and
fares, and even book a flight on the Web. All the necessary information is available on the
Web.
Many merchants now do business on the Web. Uers can shop at the Web sites of major
bookstores as wel as clothing sellers and other retailers. Many major newspapers have
special Web editions that are updated more frequently than the printed version. In some
cases, a Web site will offer basic information to everyone, but provide additional
information to use the Web to supplementary materials for radio and television shows,
especially documentaries. Electronic journals in almost every "scholarly" field are now on
the Web. Most musems have Web site that describes their family, hobbies, and other
personal information.
1. What can college applicants go online for?
->
2. Who use the Web as a means to take virtual tours, check airline schedules and fares?
->
3. Do Web editions report the last infomrtion before their printe version?
->
4. Which is the best title for the passage, how the Web Works or World Wide Web?
->
5. Is Academic is different in meaning to the word "scholarly"?
->

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Name: FIRST-SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Class: 12 Time allowed: 60 minutes
I. Pronuciation:
1. Write /s/, /z/, or /iz/ to show how the -s ending is pronounced.

V. Fill in each gap with an appropriate preposition.
1. Most college football games are played Saturdays.
2. Fruit trees generally bloom April or May.
3. Many people are dying various types of cancer.
4. Next year, I am going to get married John and we are going to move to
Bristol.
5. I can't believe you. You always let me down.
6.My home town is not especially interesting. It's not famous anything.
7. Leaves turn red and gold the autumn.
VI. Put a/an/the or zero article (-) in the space.
music plays an important part in film. And I thought music used in
this film was best part.
VII. Complete each of the sentences with the words given in the box.

1. During the recession many small companies were
2. The government expressed about the success of the negotiations.
3. Public co-operation is vital in the fight against
4. She went to college to continue her
5. Before Doi Moi the economy of our country was under
agriculture
6. Our parents to give us a nice house and a happy home.
7. They the rise in oil prices for the big increase in inflation.
8. is a short written account of someone's education and previous
jobs.
VIII. Read the passage and answer the folling questions.
The most remarkable aspect of the World Wide Web arises from its broad appeal. Users
form a cross-section of society, including students preparing term papers, physicians
researching the latest medical information, and college applicants investigating campuses or
filling in application and financial aid forms online. Other users include investors examining
the trading history of a company's stock or evaluating data on various commodities.

decided, walked, played, published, visited,
3. Put the main stress on the following words
student, between, September, archeology
II. Supply the correct verb form.
1. They told me they (not, eat) such kind of food before.
2. If you (not, stop) borrowing money, you'll be in trouble.
3. If John (go) to his home town, he would visit his mother.
4. When I arrived at his house, he still (sleep).
5. After they had gone, I (sit) down and (rest).
6. I (read) the novel written by Jack London several times before.
7. If he failed in his present job, he (think) about another career.
III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. "I'm going to work in Ho Chi Minh City next July," she says.
->
2. "What is your name?" he said to her.
-> He
3. All students attended the meeting.
-> The meeting
4. Britain imports many cars. They were made in Japan. (which)
-> Britain
IV. Inderline the correct word or phrase.
1. Despite/Although the fact that Reid failed to score himself, he helped Jones to score two
goals.
2. Despite/Although having to cope with three small children, she is taking a part-time MBA
course.
3. Although/In spite of we left late, we still got there in time.
4. It was a fantastic evening although/in spite of the terrible food.
V. Fill in each gap with an appropriate preposition.
1. I can't believe you. You always let me down.
2.My home town is not especially interesting. It's not famous anything.

special Web editions that are updated more frequently than the printed version. In some
cases, a Web site will offer basic information to everyone, but provide additional
information to use the Web to supplementary materials for radio and television shows,
especially documentaries. Electronic journals in almost every "scholarly" field are now on
the Web. Most musems have Web site that describes their family, hobbies, and other
personal information.
1. What can college applicants go online for?
->
2. Who use the Web as a means to take virtual tours, check airline schedules and fares?
->
3. Do Web editions report the last infomrtion before their printe version?
->
4. Which is the best title for the passage, how the Web Works or World Wide Web?
->
5. Is Academic is different in meaning to the word "scholarly"?
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