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ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP HỌC KỲ 1
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12
Năm học 2024-2025
I. VOCABULARY: Ôn tập từ vựng các chủ điểm từ Unit 1 đến Unit 5
II. GRAMMAR: Ôn tập các điểm ngữ pháp từ Unit 1 đến Unit 5
III. SKILLS: Ôn tập các nội dung đã học từ Unit 1 đến Unit 5.
IV. PRACTICE:
PRACTICE 1
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. She decided to ______ her free time to volunteering at the local food bank, helping those in need within
her community.
A. devote B. apply C. address D. concentrate
2. A number of festivals are annually organized to promote the cultural ______ among the youth between
Viet Nam and the world.
A. discussion B. exchange C. difference D. identity
3. Traditional dances have regained more _______ among the younger generation.
A. information B. knowledge C. popularity D. variety
4. It is important to _______ and value the contributions of different cultures.
A. affect B. appreciate C. work D. talk
5. More and more rivers in the north of the city were _______ by substances released from the industrial
zone.
A. decomposed B. reused C. thrown away D. contaminated
6. In addition to farming methods, the increasing productivity is partly dependent upon the use of an
appropriate amount of _______.
A. compost B. landfill C. carbon D. waste
7. It is found that higher temperatures go with bigger _______ rates.
A. modernising B. individualism C. industry D. urbanization
8. Local residents expressed _______ about the increasing air pollution in the areas near the construction
site.
A. concern B. interest C. duty D. effect
9. A _______ job allows me to have a balanced work-life routine.
A. night-shift B. challenging C. nine-to-five D. travelling
10. Some professionals often _______ business trips to meet clients or attend conferences.
A. go for B. go from C. go on D. go in
11. While I ______ for my final exams, my friends were busy planning a surprise party for me.
A. had studied B. was studying C. would study D. study
12. _______ UN Secretary-General declared that there is _______ climate emergency affecting the whole
planet, calling it a “code red for _______ humanity”.
A. The - Ø - a B. Ø - a - Ø C. The - a - Ø D. The - a - the
13. The company apologized _______ the customers _______ the inconvenience caused by the temporary
service disruption.
A. from - with B. to - for C. of - by D. to - of
14. The teacher congratulated me _______ my excellent exam results.
A. on B. in C. for D. with
15. He forgot to set his alarm clock, _______ made him late for school.
A. that B. who C. which D. whom
16. In recent decades, the government _______ progress in addressing the various forms of urban land use.
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A. makes B. has made C. made D. has been made
17. When Mother Teresa ______ in Calcutta, she was deeply moved by the poverty and suffering she saw.
A. was arriving B. would arrive C. arrived D. had arrived
18. After the first inspiring workshop on Vietnamese history, ______ foreign scholars are now looking
forward to the second one.
A. more and more B. more and less C. fewer and fewer D. less and less
19. The ______ people move to big cities for job opportunities, the ______ their competition level of the
workforce is.
A. more - more B. fewer - fewer C. more - higher D. more - less
20. She decided to learn English ______ she will have a better chance of finding a job with a multinational
company.
A. although B. while C. if D. so that
Choose the best arrangement of the utterances to make a meaningful exchange.
21. a. Binh: Yes, I do. Everything is so convenient here. Public transport is very good.
b. Khoa: I agree. The services are really efficient.
c. Khoa: Do you like living in a big city?
d. Binh: Exactly! Going to a shopping centre where you can buy everything you need is also very
convenient, and entertainment facilities are available everywhere.
A. a - b – c - d B. b - c - a - d C. c - a -b - d D. d - c - a - b
22. a. Mark: Things are worse here than in the countryside. I wished I hadn’t moved here.
b. Nick: That’s right, but at least I don’t have to sit in my car for hours in traffic jams and pay extra
money for petrol.
c. Nick: I don’t understand why more and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life.
Now, traffic becomes worse and worse.
d. Mark: Really? It’ll take you more time to work by bus. And you have to get up early.
e. Nick: I hate to tell you, but I’m thinking of taking a bus to work.
A. d-a-c-b -e B. c-a-e-d-b C. a-b-e-c-d D. e-b-c-a-d
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
Living a Green Lifestyle
Living a green lifestyle is not just about (1) ______ resources but also about making thoughtful
choices to create a sustainable future for the next generation. One of the most effective ways (2) ______
waste is to embrace the concept of “reduce, reuse, recycle.” For example, instead of buying single-use
plastic bottles, people can switch to reusable ones. Similarly, using cloth bags instead of plastic bags can
help minimise waste. Another step is composting organic materials like food scraps and leaves, (3) ______
reduces the amount of trash sent to landfills.
Energy conservation plays a crucial role in green living. Using renewable energy sources, such as
solar or wind power, can significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. (4) ______, small actions like
turning off lights when leaving a room, unplugging devices not in use, and choosing energy-efficient
appliances can save electricity.
Planting more trees is another important action. Trees not only improve air quality but also help
combat (5) ______ change by absorbing carbon dioxide. Green transportation options like walking,
cycling, or using electric vehicles are also excellent ways to contribute to a cleaner environment.
1. A. saving B. wasting C. destroying D. using
2. A. reduce B. reduction C. to reduce D. reductive
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3. A. which B. that C. when D. who
4. A. However B. Nevertheless C. By contrast D. Additionally
5. A. natural B. climate C. weather D. global
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions from 1 to 5.
Are you happy with your present job? This is the question, the answer of which has great significance in
your professional life. If you are happy with your job and even love it, then life becomes much easier and
happier for you. After all, when we love a thing, we enjoy doing it. On the other hand, if you look at your
job as a burden and as a necessity, then you can never attain professional satisfaction and happiness.
Almost each of us works for money. However, money should not be the sole criterion for selecting a job.
You should select a job which gives you inner satisfaction and happiness. You should respect your job and
feel happy doing it as that is the marker of true professional success. Job satisfaction plays a great role in
defining your efficiency and productivity. An employee who is satisfied and happy with his job will have
higher productivity than an employee who looks at his job only as a means for monetary benefits. This is
because job satisfaction provides a person with inner motivation and self-encouragement to give his best to
his job. He will always try to scale new heights of success - an attitude which is not only beneficial for the
company, but also for his own professional success. A person who is satisfied with his job helps in creating
a positive work environment. He always helps boost up the morale of his colleagues and helps in creating
a harmonious relationship at work. After all, job satisfied employees are the ones who truly follow the
concept of "work is worship". This is because, they believe in what they are doing and the belief and
confidence provide them with the required zeal, passion and motivation to succeed in life.
1. The passage is about ___________.
A. the necessity of job satisfaction B. the facts that job satisfaction requires
C. the concept of job satisfaction D. job satisfaction and motivation
2. Which of the following is TRUE about job satisfaction?
A. One with job satisfaction is only beneficial for the company.
B. An employee who is happy with his job has the highest productivity.
C. Being happy with your job helps your life become easier and happier.
D. Money is much more important than job satisfaction.
3. The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.
A. money B. satisfaction C. happiness D. job
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Job satisfaction encourages an employee to work better.
B. Companies get benefits from employees who have got job satisfaction.
C. There are employees who look for a job to earn money only.
D. One only needs job satisfaction and salary is not important.
5. The word "boost up" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. produce B. raise C. decrease D. maintain
Rewrite the sentence so that it is closest in meaning to the original one or do as directed.
1. The urban population ratio rose steadily throughout the period.
(Rewrite the sentence, using rise)
➔ There was a ___________________________________ throughout the period.
2. When the selection is big, the customers are happy.
(Rewrite the sentence, using Double comparatives)
➔________________________________________________________________________________
3. All the trains were on time. The snow was heavy. (Combine the pairs of sentences, using although)
➔ All the trains _____________________________________________________________________
4. Some families/ Viet Nam/ start/ use/ organic/ farming methods/ grow vegetables/ home.
(Make a complete sentence)
➔________________________________________________________________________________
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PRACTICE 2
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Organic waste such as fruit and vegetables can _______ more quickly than other materials.
A. decrease B. decompose C. destroy D. degrade
2. In 2018, the United Nations announced that Singapore was completely _______ as 100 per cent of its
population is defined as urban.
A. urbanised B. urbanite C. urbanization D. urban
3. On the other hand, urbanisation has caused some _______ problems such as deforestation,
overpopulation, and waste management.
A. serious B. simple C. difficult D. dangerous
4. There are still five teaching _______ in the language centre.
A. employers B. vacancies C. applicants D. employees
5. It’s my grandparents’ 60th wedding anniversary today. The keys to their long and happy _______ are
honesty and just.
A. childhood B. marriage C. adoption D. achievement
6. My dad was given the “Employee of the Year” award for his impressive _______ at work.
A. genius B. accounts C. determination D. achievements
7. Some people think that globalization is a threat to _______ cultures.
A. traditional B. new C. modern D. current
8. The government has spent $10 million to _______ and improve the railway network in the area.
A. build B. increase C. modernize D. change
9. My father’s company currently _______ 50 workers in total.
A. employee B. employer C. employs D. employment
10. If you are interested in the job, please write your _______ letter and send it to me.
A. application B. apply C. applicant D. review
11. Sometimes students rush out of class and leave the lights and fans on, _______ is a waste of electricity.
A. which B. that C. who D. when
12. It is getting ________ difficult for young people to find jobs if they don't have any skills.
A. much and more B. more and more C. more and much D. much and much
13. Many people now start to care _______ the environment and become more aware of green living.
A. of B. about C. for D. with
14. Leaving the countryside to live in a crowded city is the worst decision he _______ in his life.
A. has made B. makes C. made D. had made
15. You had better learn how to use the Internet; _______ you’ll miss job opportunities in the future.
A. because B. unless C. so long as D. otherwise
16. The exceptionally severe natural conditions make _______ life at the Karakoram Range hard for
humans.
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
17. When I turned on the radio, I _______ an interesting story about Steve Jobs.
A. hear B. am hearing C. heard D. was hearing
18.Peter didn’t get the job _______ he had the relevant qualifications.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
19. The more people move to the city, _______ pollution becomes.
A. the more B. worse C. the worse D. the worst
20. Scientists have worked _______ some promising solutions to water pollution in big cities.
A. up B. with C. out D. in
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Choose the best arrangement of the utterances to make a meaningful exchange.
21. a. Mai: Thanks, Lan! I’ve been taking some yoga classes recently.
b. Lan: That’s great! Yoga sounds interesting.
c. Lan: Hello, Mai! It’s been a while. You look amazing!
(Adapted from Global Success)
A. c – a – b B. b – c – a C. a – b – c D. a – c – b
22. a. Mia: I love how we turn off the lights for an hour to save energy.
b. Jake: Exactly! It’s a simple way to remind everyone about climate change.
c. Mia: Let’s invite some friends to join us and make it more fun!
d. Jake: Yes, I am! It's a great way to help the planet.
e. Mia: Are you going to participate in Earth Hour this year?
A. b-a-e-d-c B. c-e-a-b-d C. e-d-a-b-c D. d-b-c-a-e
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
URBANISATION IN RURAL AREAS
Urbanisation in rural areas is when villages and small towns start to grow and become more like
cities. This happens (1)_______ people move from big cities to the countryside, looking for a quieter life
or better job opportunities. As more people move to the countryside, these places start to change. New
houses, schools, and shops are built. Roads are improved, and there might be more buses and trains. (2)
________, urbanisation in rural areas can bring more jobs. When new businesses open, they need workers.
This helps local people find work without moving to the city. Better schools and hospitals can also be built,
improving the quality of life for everyone. However, there are also problems. As more people move to
rural areas, the cost of living can go up. Houses become more (3)_______, and some people might find it
hard to (4)_______ a home. There can also be more traffic and pollution. Natural areas might be destroyed
to (5)_______ new buildings.
( Adapted from https://ourworldindata.org)
1. A. when B. which C. whose D. whom
2. A. Therefore B. Although C. Moreover D. Because
3. A. expensively B. expense C. expend D. expensive
4. A. seek B. expand C. afford D. decrease
5. A. make way for B. give way for C. make up for D. take up space
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions from 1 to 5.
Some people love working so much that it doesn’t feel like work. But most people are not so lucky. They
need money to live, so they need a job. However, they don’t love their work, and they feel unhappy. And
because they are unhappy, they may not work hard. Luckily, some people and companies are trying to
improve things.
Dan Price is the CEO of a company based in Seattle. In 2015, he raised the salaries of all of his workers
to $70,000 a year, much higher than the average income in the United States. To pay for this, he cut his
own salary to the same amount. Interestingly, according to a study by Princeton University in 2010 about
salaries, people who make around $75,000 each year are happier and feel more satisfaction than
those who make less or more money. Since Price made his decision, his workers have been happier and
his company has been more successful.
Money is one reason why some workers are unhappy with their jobs. Another reason is working too
many hours. Perpetual Guardian, a company based in New Zealand, wanted staff to have a better work-life
balance. The company came up with a plan. Its staff were paid for five days, but they only had to work
four days each week. Not surprisingly, workers were happier and more satisfied.
Many studies show that people who do things are happier than people who buy things. For example,
going on a road trip or learning to play the guitar is better than buying a car or guitar. The famous company
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