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BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 MỚI THEO UNIT
UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES
I. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
1. His early death only cemented his legendary status, and Elvis Presley has
become deeply ingrained in popular culture.
A. engrossed B. indulged C. deep-rooted D. supreme
2. A distinctive feature of Trump's business and real estate ventures has been
the prominent use of his own name.
A. characteristic B. general C. common D. superficial
3. Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving
the poor and destitute around the world.
A. committed B. dedicated C. committed D. attended
4. Marilyn Monroe has become an iconic representative of fame and female
beauty.
A. figure B. image C. typical D. idol
5. Marilyn Monroe was an epitome of sensuality, beauty and effervescence
and was naturally photogenic.
A. frame B. indicator C. instructor D. figure
II. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.
1. Andy Warhol played a ____ role in the development of pop art.
A. worthless C. key
B. valueless D. minor
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2. The ______ for street artists to move into a commercial space or create
street art on a canvas is likely to continue into the new year.
A. value C. potential
B. trend D. prosperity
3. Their family were wealthy but they encouraged their children to work hard
and take nothing ____.
A. for sure C. for granted
B. for good D. for charge
4. Scarlett Johansson was ____ for Golden Globe Best Actress Award for A
Love Song for Bobby Long (2004).
A. offered C. awarded
B. nominated D. rewarded
5. Like many other Britain's prime ministers, Boris Johnson ____ a place at
Oxford.
A. admitted C. won
B. permitted D. constituted
III. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
1. Henry VIII was equally notorious for his six marriages and several
scandalous love affairs.
A. anonymous C. celebrated
B. infamous D. ill-famed
2. The works Da Vinci did finish were often spectacular masterpieces, such as
his paintings The Last Supper and The Mona Lisa.
A. magnificent D. remarkable
B. out of this world 3.
C. unimpressive
The death of Diana princess had a profound impact on the British public
and those in other countries. C. deep-seated
A. far-reaching D. heartfelt
B. superficial
IV. Fill in the blanks, using the right choice given in the box.
meet/ meat ; road/ rode ; here/ hear ; made/ maid ; read/ red ; week/ weak
1. Nobody can _______ what I tell _______.
2. I have not _______ the _______ cover book till now.
3. Last _______, she was _______.
4. They _______ at the market where they buy .
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5. The house _______ was _______ to work for many hours without rest.
6. She _______ on a _______ which was paved with flowers.
Give the correct form of the words in the following sentences.
1. Do you know Professor Phan Huy Le whose great ________ was his books on the history
of Vietnam in the 19th century? ACHIEVE
2. He wishes to straighten up and lead a _______ life. RESPECT
3. His career as a journalist was full of ___________ achievements. He was a respected and
admired journalist. DISTINGUISH
4. To be successful takes hard work and __________. DEDICATE
5. He was the most _________ football player that our school had produced in years His
talent for football was great. TALENT
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. This school has an excellent ____ in the community.
A. image C. name
B. reputation D. opinion
2. I first met her four years ago when we ____ at a middle school.
A. had been studying C. have been studying
B. are studying D. were studying
3. Mr. Smith is ____ old customer and ____ honest man.
A. An/ the C. an/ an
B. the/ an D. the/ the
4. You'll get ____ shock if you touch ____ live wire with that screwdriver.
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A. an/ the C. a/ a
B. x/ the D. an/ the
5. She has read ____ interesting book.
A. a C. the
B. an D. X
6. "How do you like your steak done?" – “____.”
A. I don't like it C. Well done
B. Very little D. Very much
7. "Oops! I'm sorry for stepping on your foot" – “____.”
A. Never mind C. You're welcome
B. You don't mind D. That's fine
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
Gia Long was the 1.______ emperor of the Nguyen dynasty as well as the founding father of
the modern nation 2.______ Vietnam. Born as Nguyen Phuc Anh, he was the nephew of the
last Nguyen lord who ruled over southern Vietnam. In spite of 3._______ into a royal
family, he had to encounter many 4. ________ in his early life as he became the target of
rival groups who attempted to wipe out the Nguyen clan 5.________. After the deaths of his
father and uncle at the hands of the rival leaders, Nguyen Phuc Anh fled to the southern
coastal tip of Vietnam 6.______ by chance he met a French priest, Pigneau de Behaine, who
would eventually become his trusted 7. _______ and play a major role in his rise to power.
He 8. ________ the help of the priest and later on sought aid 9. ______ the French in his
struggle against his rivals. With the help of the French, and equipped with advanced
European armaments, he was 10. ______ securing victories over his rivals.
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1. A. first B. one C. most D. lastest
2. A. in B. of C. at D. within
3. A. born B. bear C. was born D. being born
4. A, difficulty B. difficult C. difficulties D. differ
5. A. completely B. completing C. complete D. complements
6. A. which B. when C. that D. where
7. A. advice B. leader C. adviser D. advance
8. A. escaped with B. escaped from C. escaping with D. escaping from
9. A. in B. from C. with D. under
10. A. succeed in B. success with C. unsuccessful in D. successful in
Put the verb in the past simple tense or the past continuous.
1. Tommy (see) ___________ a serious accident while he (stand) _________ at the train
station.
2. The children (play) ________ volleyball when their father (come) _________ back home.
3. The phone (ring) __________ while Tom (take) ________ a bath.
4. He (sit) _________ in a café when I (see) ____________ him.
5. We (clean) ______ the house when she (come) __________ yesterday
Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
1. Even if the job market is not stable, those who persist will be able to land jobs eventually.
A. When it's hard to find a job, jobs on land are even harder.
B. Patient people will secure jobs even in an instable job market.
C. Only persistent job seekers can find jobs.
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D. In land jobs are only available to persistent jobs applicants.
2. "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.
B. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
C. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress.
D. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
Choose the correct words in the box to complete the sentences.
gained patriotism favourable
talented celebrated leadership
1. Her mother is always the first reader of her books, and she creates the most ________
conditions for her daughter to work.
2. Nguyen Dinh Chieu was a Vietnamese poet who was known for his ________ and anti-
colonial writings against the French
3. The work, Luc Van Tien, remains one of the most ________ works in Vietnamese
literature.
4. He was the most _______ football player that our school had produced in years. His talent
for football was great.
5. Nguyen Hue, with his genius _______, created a people's army, no matter small or large.
6. Nguyen Binh Khiem _________ a reputation as someone who could foretell the future.
Indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. Anne: "Fancy a bite to eat?" - Barbara: “____”
A. No thanks, I've just had some. C. No thanks, I'm not neatly very thirsty.
B. No thanks, I've just had something. D. No thanks, I'm trying to give up.
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2. Receptionist: "Good morning." - Chris: "Good morning. I've come to ____ Mrs. Dabria."
A. see C. do business with
B. visit D. hold a talk with
3. Arm and Mary are studying in their classroom.
Ann: "Can I borrow your dictionary?" – Mary: “____”
A. I'm afraid I can't C. I think so.
B. Here you are! D. It doesn't matter.
4. Jack and Joe are discussing how to make salad for dinner.
Jack: “____” - Joe: “How about putting some grapes in it, instead?”
A. We could fry some onions with it too. C. Let's put some pieces of apple in the
B. I'd rather just have some bread, thanks. salad.
D. Good idea! I'll go and make one.
5. - Would you mind lending me you bike?" – “____.”
A. Yes. Here it is C. Great
B. Not at all D. Yes, let's
Put the verbs into the past simple or past continuous tense.
1. I used my time well while I (wait) _______ for the train - I wrote some emails.
2. I (not/work) _______ when my boss walked in my office. I was on Facebook.
3. I saw a car crash when I (wait) _______ for the taxi.
4. Tom (have) _______ long hair and a beard when he was at university.
5. It started raining while I (drive) _______ to work.
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. The boys broke a window when they ____ football.
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A. played B. were playing C. half played D. are playing
2. I ____ about him when suddenly he came in.
A. talk B. talked C. am talking D. was talking
3. Last night at this time, they ____ the same thing. She ____ and he ____ the newspaper.
A. are doing/ is cooking/ is reading B. were doing/ was cooking/ was reading
C. was doing/ has cooked/ is reading D. had done/ was cooking/ read
4. When Carol ____ last night, I ____ my favorite show on television.
A. was calling/ watched C. called/ was watching
B. called/ have watched D. had called/ watched
5. Every week, his mother goes to ____ university to visit him while my mother has never
come to visit me since I went to ____ university.
A. the - Ø B. the - the C. Ø - Ø D. a - the
Choose the correct answer in the bracket.
1. Last night I _______ on my thesis and it took me a while to realise that my phone was
ringing. (work/ was working)
2. When you _______ I was in a meeting so I couldn't answer your call. (called/ were
calling)
3. David can never agree with Tim. They _______. (always argue/ are always arguing)
4. Why did you disagree with me at the meeting? _______ to make me look incompetent?
(Did you try/Were you trying)
5. Daisy _______ the buffet while I was seeing to the drinks. (prepared/ was preparing)
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