English Quiz Grade 12

Choose the best A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each exchange below.

Long: I didn't know you could play badminton so well, Tram. Tram: Thank you, Long, ___

Sam: "Would you like to have dinner with me?" Susan: A. Yes, it is B. Yes, I'd love to C. I'm very happy D. Yes, so do

Nearly 450,000 businesses are started in Britain every year. One-third of these stops trading during the first three years. Starting a business is never easy (3)___so many things are outside your control. If you are thinking about working for yourself, you must start by thinking about the qualities you need to (4)yourself. If you have a weakness, it is better to find out now rather than later (5)danger. Ask yourself whether you are a good (6) a business. Be hard with your business could be in (7). Is your health good? Are you good at making decisions? Do you have any practical experience of the business you want to start? Are you prepared to work long hours for very little money? If you cannot answer 'yes' to most of these questions, perhaps you should think again about starting up in business on your own.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction. Because (A)his sickness, he (B) didn't take (C) part in the English competition held (D) last Sunday.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction:

In order to (A) avoid to make (B) mistakes, take (C) your time and work carefully(D).

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction. They asked me how long(A) did it take (B) to get to (C) Paris by train(D).

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation. 11. A. wave B. plan C. clap D. hand

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation. 12. A. kits B. dates C. eats D. days

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following question. Music can move the soul. It can be a very strong influence. Some music can calm us down but other music can make us wild! How does music affect us? Music is used in a variety of ways. It is used in the medical field as a source of research and as a sort of treatments as well. Music has been used as treatment to lower blood pressure, help ill children recover quickly, treat mental illness, treat depression, aid in healing, and reduce stress and insomnia and premature infants. Julius Portnoy, a musicologist, found that it can change heart rates, increase or decrease blood pressure, effect energy levels, and digestion, positively or negatively, depending on the type of music. Calming music, such as classical musk, was found to have a very calming effect on the body, and cause the increase of endorphins, thirty minutes of such music was equal to the effect of a dose of valium. Both hemispheres of the brain are involved in processing music. The music in these studies is not the lyrics, but the music itself, the melody, the tones, the tunes, the rhythm, and the chords. Conversely music has also been documented to cause sickness. The right, or wrong music, can be like a poison to the body. Studies had been done on plants and the results were that loud hard rock music killed plants and soft classical music made the plants grow faster. Music is very powerful, like a drug and can even be an addiction. According to Patty Hearst, a researcher on music, it was documented that music was used in the aid of brainwashing some people. In the book, "Elevator Music" by Joseph Lanza, it is stated that certain types of strong music over prolonged periods in certain conditions were shown to cause seizures. 13. Which is the main idea of the text? A. Music used as drugs B. Powerful music C. Music treatment D. The effect of music

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following question. Music can move the soul. It can be a very strong influence. Some music can calm us down but other music can make us wild! How does music affect us? Music is used in a variety of ways. It is used in the medical field as a source of research and as a sort of treatments as well. Music has been used as treatment to lower blood pressure, help ill children recover quickly, treat mental illness, treat depression, aid in healing, and reduce stress and insomnia and premature infants. Julius Portnoy, a musicologist, found that it can change heart rates, increase or decrease blood pressure, effect energy levels, and digestion, positively or negatively, depending on the type of music. Calming music, such as classical musk, was found to have a very calming effect on the body, and cause the increase of endorphins, thirty minutes of such music was equal to the effect of a dose of valium. Both hemispheres of the brain are involved in processing music. The music in these studies is not the lyrics, but the music itself, the melody, the tones, the tunes, the rhythm, and the chords. Conversely music has also been documented to cause sickness. The right, or wrong music, can be like a poison to the body. Studies had been done on plants and the results were that loud hard rock music killed plants and soft classical music made the plants grow faster. Music is very powerful, like a drug and can even be an addiction. According to Patty Hearst, a researcher on music, it was documented that music was used in the aid of brainwashing some people. In the book, "Elevator Music" by Joseph Lanza, it is stated that certain types of strong music over prolonged periods in certain conditions were shown to cause seizures. 14. According the text, A. All pieces of music have the same influence B. Music can be used in the same way C. Children cannot listen to music D. Different music has different effects

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following question. Music can move the soul. It can be a very strong influence. Some music can calm us down but other music can make us wild! How does music affect us? Music is used in a variety of ways. It is used in the medical field as a source of research and as a sort of treatments as well. Music has been used as treatment to lower blood pressure, help ill children recover quickly, treat mental illness, treat depression, aid in healing, and reduce stress and insomnia and premature infants. Julius Portnoy, a musicologist, found that it can change heart rates, increase or decrease blood pressure, effect energy levels, and digestion, positively or negatively, depending on the type of music. Calming music, such as classical musk, was found to have a very calming effect on the body, and cause the increase of endorphins, thirty minutes of such music was equal to the effect of a dose of valium. Both hemispheres of the brain are involved in processing music. The music in these studies is not the lyrics, but the music itself, the melody, the tones, the tunes, the rhythm, and the chords. Conversely music has also been documented to cause sickness. The right, or wrong music, can be like a poison to the body. Studies had been done on plants and the results were that loud hard rock music killed plants and soft classical music made the plants grow faster. Music is very powerful, like a drug and can even be an addiction. According to Patty Hearst, a researcher on music, it was documented that music was used in the aid of brainwashing some people. In the book, "Elevator Music" by Joseph Lanza, it is stated that certain types of strong music over prolonged periods in certain conditions were shown to cause seizures. 16. The talked about the effect of music on A. mammals and turtles B. fish and bird C. men and bird D. human being and plants

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following question. Music can move the soul. It can be a very strong influence. Some music can calm us down but other music can make us wild! How does music affect us? Music is used in a variety of ways. It is used in the medical field as a source of research and as a sort of treatments as well. Music has been used as treatment to lower blood pressure, help ill children recover quickly, treat mental illness, treat depression, aid in healing, and reduce stress and insomnia and premature infants. Julius Portnoy, a musicologist, found that it can change heart rates, increase or decrease blood pressure, effect energy levels, and digestion, positively or negatively, depending on the type of music. Calming music, such as classical musk, was found to have a very calming effect on the body, and cause the increase of endorphins, thirty minutes of such music was equal to the effect of a dose of valium. Both hemispheres of the brain are involved in processing music. The music in these studies is not the lyrics, but the music itself, the melody, the tones, the tunes, the rhythm, and the chords. Conversely music has also been documented to cause sickness. The right, or wrong music, can be like a poison to the body. Studies had been done on plants and the results were that loud hard rock music killed plants and soft classical music made the plants grow faster. Music is very powerful, like a drug and can even be an addiction. According to Patty Hearst, a researcher on music, it was documented that music was used in the aid of brainwashing some people. In the book, "Elevator Music" by Joseph Lanza, it is stated that certain types of strong music over prolonged periods in certain conditions were shown to cause seizures. 17. According to writer, A. All kinds of music are bad for our health B. Music does not influence our blood pressure C. Music can cause addiction D. Music always has positive effects on human beings

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress 18. A. reduce B. aware C. narrow D. enjoy

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress 19. A. customer B. company C. influence D. employment

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word(s) in the sentence 20. David left high school ___the age of seventeen.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word(s) in the sentence 21. The lady ___design had been chosen stepped to the platform to receive the award.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word(s) in the sentence 22. We ___ here in 1993. We ___ here for a long time now.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word(s) in the sentence 23. If you don't try to study harder, you ___ the next exam.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word(s) in the sentence 24. Someone who is ___ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word(s) in the sentence 25. Education ___ to be the most important element to develop a country.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word(s) in the sentence 26. On Fuly 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person ___ foot another celestial body.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word(s) in the sentence 27. If it ___ warm yesterday, we would have gone to the beach.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word(s) in the sentence 28. He has been very interested in doing research on ___ since he was at high school.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word(s) in the sentence 29. When she came home from school yesterday, her mother ___ in the kitchen.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word(s) in the sentence 30. It is parents' duty and responsibility to ___ hands to take care of their children and give them a happy home.

Nearly 450.000 businesses are started in Britain every year. One-third of these stops trading during the first three years. Starting a business is never easy (3) so many things are outside your control. If you are thinking about working for yourself, you must start by thinking about the qualities you need to (4) yourself. If you have a weakness, it is better to find out now rather than later (5) danger. Ask yourself whether you are a good (6) a business. Be hard with your business could be in Is your health good? Are you good at making decisions? Do you have any practical experience of the business you want to start? Are you prepared to work long hours for very _money? If you cannot answer 'yes' to most of these questions, perhaps you should think again about starting up in business on your own. (7)

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following question. Music can move the soul. It can be a very strong influence. Some music can calm us down but other music can make us wild! How does music affect us? Music is used in a variety of ways. It is used in the medical field as a source of research and as a sort of treatments as well. Music has been used as treatment to lower blood pressure, help ill children recover quickly, treat mental illness, treat depression, aid in healing, and reduce stress and insomnia and premature infants...

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following question. According to the text, A. All pieces of music have the same influence B. Music can be used in the same way C. Children cannot listen to music D. Different music has different effects