Đề kiểm tra cuối kì I Tiếng Anh 12 (Mới nhất) - Đề 14

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40.History books recorded that the first film with sound was The Jazz Singer in 1927. But sound films, or talkies, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings. From the earliest public performances in 1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects. These were produced by a single pianist, a small band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie theatres could buy sound-effect machines. Research into sound that was reproduced at exactly at the same time as the pictures - called "synchronized sound" – began soon after the very first films were shown. With synchronized sound, characters on the movie screen could sing and speak. As early as 1896, the newly invented gramophone, which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was used as a sound system. The biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become unsynchronized if, for example, the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of the projector changed. This system was only effective for a single song or dialogue sequence.In the "sound-on-film" system, sound was recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which could be read by an optical sensor. These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image, guaranteeing synchronization. Short feature films were produced in this way as early as 1922. This system eventually brought us "talking pictures"

The passage is mainly about the_____.

According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened_____.

The word "screenings" is closest in meaning to "_____".

Which of the following is not mentioned as a producer of sound to accompany movies?

The phrase "these signals" refers to_____.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.  SPEND, SPEND, SPENDPeople attitude to money has changed in recent years. When my mother was younger, she never (31)______from anyone and she always paid her bills on time. Things like cars, TVs and washing machines cost a huge amount of money and there weren’t so many different makes to choose from.Nowadays, the number of mobile phones on the market is unbelievable. Some of my friends change their mobile every few months (32)_____the expense. There is also huge choice in clothes and shoes, especially on the Internet. I ordered some jeans once but they were very disappointing because they didn’t fit me very well – they were much too big. I prefer to try things (33)_____before I buy them. I think I know what looks good on me and I quite often get great (34)____in the sales. Some shops charge a fortune but the style of clothes that they sell is awful. They persuade people to buy things (35) _____don’t suit them, just because they have a designer label. I don’t have to pay high prices in shops in order to feel good about the way I look.When my mother was younger, she never (31)______from anyone and she always paid her bills on time.

When my mother was younger, she never (31)______from anyone and she always paid her bills on time.

Some of my friends change their mobile every few months (32)_____the expense.

I prefer to try things (33)_____before I buy them.

I think I know what looks good on me and I quite often get great (34)____in the sales.

They persuade people to buy things (35) _____don’t suit them, just because they have a designer label.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

It’s discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on the air.

Choose the option that best completes each of the following exchanges:

Jane offered Jim some more chicken; however, Jim was full and seemed not to have another serving.

Jane: “Would you like some more chicken?” Jim: “ _______. I’m full.”

Kate: “How lovely your cats are!” David: “ ______.”

Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.

Tom asked if he______use the phone.

If he had known that the river was dangerous, he______to swim across it.

The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have______by 2025.

When I last saw him, he____in London.

Her bicycle needs _____.

Some modern couples organize their marriage and work out the tasks and duties, which may gradually turn their marriage into a business or ____relationship.

There______some money on the table.

Sometimes at weekends, my father helps my mom with ______meals.

He told me that he ______.

If people drove more carefully, ______fewer accidents.

The National Curriculum______by the government.

I____to New York three times this year.

Ludwig van Beethoven was regarded as one of the most_____musicians to even walk this great Earth.

______can cause problems such as transport congestion, lack of sufficient housing, over-rapid growth and environmental degradation.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

She asked how long did it take to reach the South Pole.

He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant informations.

They have made a lot of progress until the country became independent.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

She has known how to play the piano for 5 years.

We survived that accident because the driver was driving carefully.

It is reported that the prisoners escaped by means of a helicopter.