Bài kiểm tra năng lực môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 - Bài số 29 - Đỗ Bình

PROGRESS TEST NUMBER 29 TOTAL ________/55
Grammar
I. Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.
1. "She needn't have been hurt, she only had to jump out of the way."
→ She ________ (would/could) have jumped out of the way so as not to get hurt.
2. "It was thanks to your spare key you were able to get in"
→ You ________ (wouldn't/shouldn't) have got in without a spare key.
3. "The number of lives lost was possibly higher because the drugs arrived late."
→ More lives ________ (should/might) have been saved if the drugs had arrived sooner.
4. "Eva ought not to have got so angry about the mistake."
→ Eva ________ (mightn't/needn't ) have got so angry about the mistake.
5. "I think it was wrong of him not to ask before borrowing my tablet."
→ He ________ (should/would) have asked before he borrowed my tablet.
6. "Maybe Ian would have passed the exam, but he didn't answer enough questions"
→ Ian could have passed the exam if he _______ (would have/had) answered more questions.
7. "Setting off later could have meant we missed the train."
→ We ________ (should/might) have missed the train if we'd set off any later.
8. "Perhaps the tiger only attacked him because he moved."
→ The tiger ________ (mightn't/shouldn't) have attacked him if he hadn't moved.
9. "I wish you had stayed with us instead of booking a hotel."
→ You ________ (shouldn't/hadn’t) have booked a hotel. Why didn't you stay with us?
10. "Most trees that were cut down were going to die anyway."
→ Most of the trees would have died even if they ___ (shouldn't have/hadn't) been cut down.
Mark ______/10
II. Choose the best verb for each sentence, using each of them once only. 
might should couldn't would wouldn't
1. Most of my friends ________ probably watch the match if it was televised.
2. You ________ have paid anything to get in if you were members.
3. If I ________ afford it I wouldn't have offered to pay.
4. Eleanor ________ have told me if she wanted to play in today's match.
5. I ________ easily have been chosen for the part myself if I were taller. Mark ______/5
III. Using the words in brackets, form conditional clauses with a comparative.
e.g.: If ____________ (we, be, young) we wouldn’t have been allowed to watch the film.
 	→ If we had been younger, we wouldn’t have been allowed to watch the film.
1. If ________ (he, be, sensible), he wouldn't be in prison.
2. I'd have been happier if you ________ (choose, something, cheap).
3. ________ (it, be, easy, help) if they had told us before now.
4. People ________ (be, sympathetic) now if you hadn't lied at the time.
5. If it had been ________ (write, good, English), we would have understood it. Mark ______/5
Vocabulary
IV. Choose the correct answers.
1. Look at all these spelling mistakes in your job application. You mustn't be so careless/ spiteful/ pretentious!
2. Granny left the front door wide open again. She's getting so foolish/forgetful/cynical, we may have to put her in a nursing home for her own safety. 
3. The firefighters performed a heroic/an eager/a cunning act by entering the collapsing building in search of survivors. 
4. Calm down! There was no need to suddenly become hysterical/cowardly/over-sensitive like that!
5. Our new flat's really tiny. We'll have to be short-sighted/considerate/ruthless selecting what furniture to keep when we move. 
6. It was totally heroic/spiteful/cowardly of him not to defend his friend when he was unfairly accused.
7. I thought Melanie was being so deceitful/pretentious/pushy in the restaurant – insisting on ordering everything in French. The waiter was from Manchester!
8. You can tell animals in captivity are stressed when they move erratically/disorderly/eagerly. 
9. My auntie's the most careless/altruistic/courageous person I know. She always thinks of others before herself. 
10. I told you Henry would propose, but you're too thoughtless/foolish/cynical to believe in true love! Mark ______/10
V. Complete the text with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
During an interview on national TV, tennis champion Tom Higgins gave the reporter a 1 ______________ (mischief) look and smiled with happiness. Despite today's 2_____________ (breeze) conditions, he played with clarity and confidence, unlike his opponent Georgi Miskin, who made many 3_____________ (disaster) mistakes, leading to his defeat. It was 4_____________ (fancy) of Georgi to go on believing he might win in today's final after making so many easily 5 _____________ (prevent) mistakes in the first three sets. Mark _____/5
VI. Complete the sentences with appropriate words. 
1. Many families were torn apart by the terrible e___________ of September 11th.
2. My parents got divorced when I was a child and my father refused to pay m___________ for me.
3. There is no point in sueing for less than a few thousand pounds‘ worth of d___________.
4. Looking at this photograph, the twins really are the s___________ image of their grandmother.
5. I'm sure Simon and Paula's life has been an absolute n___________ since their mortgage payments went up so much. Mark ______/5 
Use of English
VII. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
1. Paul’s behavior was completely________. He took unnecessary risks.
A. reckless 	B. eager 	C. ruthless
2. It was careless________ Jane to lose her handbag in the club.
A. from 	B. of 	C. for
3. There’s nothing difficult or pretentious about his writing. It’s very_____. Anyone can understand it.
A. compatible 	B. accessible 	C. tangible
4. I’m really upset that you didn’t leave me any biscuits! You________ have eaten them all!
A. shouldn’t 	B. needn’t 	C. might not
5. We would have lost the match if we________ in the last minute.
A. didn’t score 	B. haven’t scored 	C. hadn’t scored
6. This sweet is very________. I’ve had it in my mouth for ages and it still isn’t soft enough to swallow!
A. stodgy 	B. chewy 	C. greasy
7. You________ have told me that Tom rang an hour ago to say he was OK. I’ve been really worried about him all day!
A. could 	B. must 	C. would
8. The two parties in the court case agreed to________ their claim.
A. solve 	B. sort 	C. settle
9. If only I________ set the alarm so early this morning! I wouldn’t feel so tired now.
A. wasn’t 	B. didn’t 	C. hadn’t
10. Harriet has such a lovely, ________ face.
A. expressive 	B. expressively 	C. expression Mark ______/10
Reading
VIII. Read the following text and fill the gaps with the missing sentences. There are two sentences you will not need. The Mysteries of Human Behaviour
Scientists have created test-tube babies, sent men to the moon and discovered the DNA which humans consist of, yet they have failed to fully explain some of the mysteries of simpler human behavior. Our everyday lives are filled with actions that are still unexplainable, such as creating art, blushing or altruism.1_______ Here are some theories on why we do those things we do. 
Blushing: Even Charles Darwin was unable to explain why evolution made our cheeks turn red when we are lying, shy or embarrassed. 2_______ Over-sensitive, non-confrontational or shy people may blush because they are trying to avoid conflict, and some might be revealing weakness. 
Altruism: Giving things away, helping old people across the road or being very hospitable despite knowing that we might not get anything in return for our thoughtful actions, is strange behavior in evolutionary terms. Some say that it is more natural for people to be inconsiderate, and to prioritize their own needs over those of others but many of us keep displaying signs of altruism on a daily basis. 3_______ 
Art: When we paint, dance, sculpt and write music, we could be showing off our skills and potential, or communicating what state of mind we are in. If, for instance, we paint a picture of a romantic countryside full of blooming flowers, this could be sending a message that we are exceptionally supportive, hospitable and dependable. Composing sad songs, on the other hand, may be a sign of feeling gloomy or that we feel we are in a hopeless situation. 4_______ 
Adolescence: 5_______ Some suggest that teenage years help our large brain reorganize itself before adulthood, and allow us to experiment with certain behaviors inappropriate in adulthood, before we take over full responsibility for our lives. An explanation for such behavior is that it may be helping us with group bonding or that being kind to others simply gives us pleasure. 
A.
One of the explanations scientists have given is that this behavior alerts others to the fact that we are being deceitful, or are under emotional stress.
B.
Scientists believe that this is one of the reasons why such a small number of people behave this way.
C.
However, some scientists suggest that creativity could in fact be a tool for spreading knowledge or sharing our experiences with others.
D.
Historically, it was considered unusual for women to write classical music, but this has now changed.
E.
As it seems nothing is more fascinating to us than our behavior, it is not surprising that scientists have been trying to explain certain human traits and behaviors for decades.
F.
No other animal undergoes a stage in its life where it becomes unpredictable, mischievous and even foolish.
G.
No other animal undergoes a stage in its life where it becomes unpredictable, mischievous and even foolish. Mark ______/5
_______THE END________