Đề luyện thi học sinh giỏi lớp 12

.............that I.....................him before.
	A. recognize/meet 	B. recognized/met 
	C. recognized/had met 	D. had recognized/met 
17. His mother persuaded him .............. his hair .............. .
	A. have /cutting B. to have/cuts C. of having /cut D. has/cut
18. Janet promised .............. anyone what I'd said .
	A. not tell B. not C. not to tell D. telling
19. That smell always reminds me .............. hospitals .
	A. on B. of	 C. about D. for
20. 10. Do you think he is ….. of doing the job? 
 	A. capable B. competent C. able D. suited 
Question III: Use the correct forms of the words in the brackets to complete the passage below.
 Centuries ago, when gold coins (1) (exclusive) ……………………….. were used as the money of nations and city-states, the (2) (compare) ………………………. value of each nation’s money was (3) (determine) ………………………... by the ratio of gold content of each coin. Today, gold coins are “used” only by (4) (collect)………………………. . (5) (nation) ………………………… money is printed on paper. Each country has its own currency, with names such as pound, dollar, dong, yuan and so on. (6) (decide) ……………………….. the rate for the international exchange of money is one of the most complex, and to many (7) (observe) …………………………, one of the most (8) (fascinate) …………………………. aspects of international banking. Each major currency has a “par value” that is (9) (usual) ………………... defined, (10) (office) ………………………., in terms of gold. 
Question IV: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word for each space. 
your	beginners	learnt. 	 test	knowledge
practise	teaching	class and	 at
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The maximum class size is twelve (1) .................... the average is ten. We use modern methods of (2) .................... and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. You will only be successful in improving (3) .................... English, however, if you work hard and (4) .................. speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (5) ................... in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (6) .................... at the most suitable level.
 	 There are two classes at the Elementary level; one is for complete (7) ..................... and the other is for students who know only a little English, in both classes you will practise simple conversations. In the class (8) ..................... the intermediate level you will have a lot of practice in communication in real-life situation because we help you to use the English you have previously (9) ................... in your own country, You will also have the chance to improve your (10) ................... of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary...	
Question V: Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word in the box.
1. The police is now investigating the robbery that took place in our neighbourhood last night.
 A B C D
2. There was a slight disagreement between committee members of the Club, regarding their 
 A B C D
trip next month.
3. She was not unaware of their presence in the room as she was absorbed in her reading. 
 A B C D
4. My pen has very few ink in it; so could you give me some?
 A B C D
5. Neither William or his brother stole the rambutans from your orchard. 
 A B C D
6. It is hoped that the develop countries will be less selfish in their economic policies and help 
 A B C D 
the poorer nations. 
7. The audience watching the rock concert obviously do not satisfy with the slow numbers that 
 A B C
the band presented. 
 D
8. She is no longer young enough to entering a beauty contest.
 A B C D
9. Many women have reached high positions in business but there are still little women in 
 A B C
government.
 D
10. For they, the most rewarding shipwreck found was the HMS Associated
 A B C D
11. How much times did Peter and Alice have to do the experiment before they obtained the 
 A B C
result they had been exciting.
 D
12. Neither of the girls have turned in the term papers to the instructor yet.
 A B C D
13. Tom and Mary have known one another since they were at school.
 A B C D
14. I'd be very exciting to go to England one day.
 A B C D
15. The police didn't permit going across that area, but they didn't let us to know why.
 A B C D
Question VI: Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals and so that the meaning stays the same.
1. Daisy finds it easy to make friends.
	ð Daisy has no..............................................................................................................
2. They need to paint the walls of the building.
	ð The walls of the building .............................................................................................
3. I've forgotten that actor's name but he is very well - known.
	ð That actor ....................................................................................................................
4. We must leave now , or we will miss the plane.
	ð We will miss ................................................................................................................
5. It is thought that the Prime Minister is considering raising taxes.
ð The Prime Minister ......................................................................................................
6. They built the cathedral in the 18th century.
	ð The cathedral ...............................................................................................................
7. “Don’t leave the house until I get back, Tom” his mother said. 
	 ð Tom’s mother told ......................................................................................................
8. Although Tom took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
	 ð In spite .......................................................................................................................
9. “I don't think Jonh will come”, said Bill.
	ð Bill doubted whether..................................................................................................
10. We couldn't drive because of fog.
	ð The fog prevented........................................................................................................
11. Although his leg was broken he managed to get out of the car.
	ð In spite ........................................................................................................................
12. Somebody repaired her car yesterday.	 	
	ð She..............................................................................................................................
13. That meal was excellent !
	ð What...........................................................................................................................
14. Please don’t smoke in this area of the restaurant.
	ð Customers are requested .........................................................................................
15. “ I ‘m sorry, Angela” said Martin , “ I’m afraid I ‘ve damaged your car”
	ð Martin apologised .....................................................................................................
16. Although he took a taxi, Peter arrived late for the concert. 
	ð In spite .......................................................................................................................
Question VII: Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following eight sets of words and prhases, eight sentences which together make a complete letter. Note carefully from the example what kind of alterations need to be made. 
 Example: I/ wonder/ why you/ not/ reply/ last letter.
 Answer: I was wondering why you had not reply to my last letter.
 Dear MrBrown, 
 I be happy/ get/ letter/ offer job/ your company.
1/ ................................................................................................................................................
 You/ not tell/ when/ want me/ start work/ for you.
2/ ...........................................................................................................................................
 My present employer/ expect me/ stay him/ end month.
3/ ...........................................................................................................................................
 We think/ about buy/ house / the office.
4/ ...........................................................................................................................................
 My wife/ be anxious/ find good school/ children/ attend.
5/ ............................................................................................................................................
 She worry/ not be able/ continue/ study/ same subjects.
6/ ............................................................................................................................................
 Let hope/ problems/ not take/ long solve.
7/ ...........................................................................................................................................
 I look forward/ start work/ you.
8/ ...........................................................................................................................................
	Your sincerely, 
	 John Smith
Question IV: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word for each space. 
1. and	3. your	5. test	 7. beginners	9. learnt
2. teaching	4. practise	6. class	 8. at	10. knowledge
1. Bill doubted if/ whether Jonh would come.
2. The fog prevented us from driving.
3. In spite of his leg being broken he managed to get out of the car.
6. She had her car repaired yesterday.
Dear MrBrown, 
 1. I am happy to get your letter offering me a job in your company.
 2. You do not tell me, when you want me to start working for you.
 3. My prese