ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH CUỐI KÌ 1 LỚP 12 FRIENDS GLOBAL CÓ ĐÁP ÁN – ĐỀ 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
1. A. confusion B. musician C. visitor D. museum
2. A. celebrated B. organized C. denied D.sneezed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs
from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following sentences.
3. A. pamper B. fidget C. depict D. visit
4. A. announcement B. voiceover C. profession D. employee
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
5. Harry has a tendency to _______ his fingernails whenever he is nervous.
A. grin B. frown C. bite D. pout
6. I ran into John at the conference two days ago. He _______ in hospital.
A. shouldn’t have been B. can’t have been
C. needn’t have been D. didn’t need to be
7. After months of travelling solo through the Amazon, the young explorer was _______,
bearded and almost unrecognizable.
A. long-haired B. homemade C. deep-throated D. thin-boned
8. The hotel room was so ___________ that they decided to cancel the booking and find
another place for the night.
A. hospitable B. breathtaking C. well-equipped D. dingy
9. By the time their children finish high school, they _______ for almost two years.
A. are retiring B. are going to retire
C. will be retiring D. will have retired
Read the following advertisements and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from
10 to 15.
If you’re big on travelling, you should know that Europe is like a treasure chest filled
with many beautiful countries and cities worth exploring. But travelling is not just about
sightseeing and eating. Staying responsible and organized on your travels with the help of
this app can allow you to have a (10) ______ of a time.
TripIt
Managing a trip’s many moving parts, (11) ______ flights, hotels, and activities, can be a
real pain. As you plan your trip, TripIt compiles all of your relevant details into an
offline-accessible master itinerary.
Just send your (12) ______ emails to TripIt, and the app will make an entire trip plan for
you, complete with maps and directions. If you want to stay on top of your travel plans,
the app can notify you when your flights are changing gates or if there are delays.
10. A. seal B. whale C. dolphin D. turtle
11. A. instead of B. except for C. such as D. apart from
12. A. complaint B. confirmation C. contract D. communication
With hits like I Get Up, Forever You and Me, So Caught Up, The Teskey Brothers need
no further introduction.
Sam and Josh Teskey will perform at Bimbadgen Estate on Saturday 18 January, with
special guests US indie rockers Band of Horses, Americana folk artist Sierra Ferrell, Irish
singer-songwriter CMAT and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Needs Braces.
After (13) _____ most of 2024 playing headline shows across the US, UK and Europe, as
well as several popular gigs, the brothers are planning to deliver the most satisfying show
ever in their career at A Day On The Green this November. (14) _____, this five-time
ARIA winners’ triumphant return promises to be a magical and memorable occasion.
Tickets go (15) _____ on Thursday 27 June at noon via Ticketmaster.
13. A. being spent B. spending C. having been spent D. spent
14. A. Addition B. However C. Otherwise D. Thus
15. A. on sale B. on loan C. in exchange D. in debt
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph in each of the
following questions.
16.
a. Or you can go swimming in one of the hotel’s beautiful pools and watch the monkeys
and birds in the trees above you.
b. There are two excellent restaurants and after dinner you can go for a drink in one of
four treetop bars.
c. Ariau Amazon Towers is one of the most incredible hotels I’ve ever stayed in.
d. What makes it so special is that most of the hotel is up in the trees- 30 meters above
the ground!
e. It’s in the middle of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, about 60 kilometres from
Manaus, the nearest city.
A. b-d-e-c-a B. c-e-d-b-a
C. c-d-b-e-a D. b-c-e-d-a
17.
a. With so much to think about, it’s not surprising many people prefer going on holiday
in their own countries – or you might decide to stay at home!
b. If so, don’t forget to take off your shoes.
c. And if you visit an Arab family’s home, remember that it’s polite to drink three cups of
coffee.
d. Also try not to admire anything valuable because your Arab host will feel he should
give it to you as a present.
e. If you’re travelling in Asia, someone might invite you to visit them at home.
A. e-b-c-d-a B. c-e-a-b-d
C. a-e-b-d-c D. c-d-e-b-a
Mark the letter A, B, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling is a unique and thrilling festival (18) _____ in
Gloucestershire, England. This quirky event (19) ____ on the steep Cooper’s Hill, where
participants chase a round of Double Gloucester cheese down the slope. Once the cheese
is released from the top of the hill, competitors (20) ______ after it, trying to catch it or at
least reach the bottom first. The cheese can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour,
making the chase (21) ______. The first person (22) ______ at the bottom wins the
cheese. The event, rooted in local tradition, attract visitors from around the world, eager
to witness or participate in the madness. (22) ______, including frequent tumbles and
injuries, the Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling festival continues to be a beloved and iconic
celebration of eccentric British culture.
18. A. annual held B. held annually
C. which was annually held D. which annually is held
19. A. takes place B. takes after C.takes part in D. takes turns
20. A. mustn’t sprint B. can’t sprint
C. are supposed to sprint D. should have sprinted
21. A. danger and exhilaration B. not only exhilarating and then dangerous
C. both exhilarating and dangerous D. not danger and exhilarating at all
22. A. to which the finish line is crossed B. who is crossing the finish line
C. crossed the finish line D. to cross the finish line
23. A. Due to its risks B. Despite its risks
C. On account of its risks D. Instead of its risks
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to
28.
The tradition of ‘something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue’ is
a cherished (24) _____ in many Western weddings. Each item (25) _____ different
aspects of the bride’s future and heritage. ‘Something old’ represents continuity and the
bride’s connection to her past, often a family heirloom. ‘Something new’ signifies (26)
_____ and hope for the future, usually the bride’s wedding attire or a new piece of
jewelry. ‘Something borrowed’ is meant to bring good luck, typically an item from a
happily married friend or family member, symbolizing borrowed happiness. ‘Something
blue’ (27) _____ fidelity and love, often incorporated through accessories like a garter or
jewelry. Together, these items form a symbolic link between the bride’s past, present and
future, blending tradition with (28) _____ meaning on her wedding day.
24. A. heritage B. custom C. festival D. culture
25. A. symbolized B. symbolizing C. to symbolize D. symbolizes