Bài thi môn: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 – BẢNG B
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SECTION A – READING

Part 1. Read the following passage:
There is a close relation between language and culture. The English language has attained the status of a “world language”. (1)_________ there are now several recognized stereotypical varieties of English, among which two typical ones are American English and British English. (2)_________ when studying English, we should know both British and American English as well as American and British culture. In fact, Americans use English as their mother tongue, and they are much influenced by the British culture as a great part of the Americans have their English origin. Although there have been some changes in American manners, basically many behaviors and forms of speech that are considered polite are acceptable in both cultures.
If we learn just a few polite English expressions, we’ll be ready to face the world of British and American English speakers with confidence. The polite response to compliment on your looks or your work is ‘Thank you’ (A smile and a nod are not enough). (3)_________‘How are you?’, don’t give your medical history. Finally, what you should say when someone sneezes? It may not seem logical, but the correct response is ‘God bless you’.
(4)_________ being friendly in the British or American way often involves showing that they are not bothering with formalities. This means not addressing someone by his/her title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Sir., Prof., etc.), not addressing smartly when entertaining guests, not shaking hands when saying ‘goodbye’, and not saying ‘please’ when making a request. (5)_________ the British or the Americans are not being unfriendly or disrespectful; they are implying that you are in the category ‘friend’, and so all the rules can be ignored.

Questions 1-5: Fill in each gap with on of the words/phrases/expressions in the following table. Write A, B, C, D or E in Your answers.
A. The key is this:
D. When they avoid doing these things with you,

B. Accordingly,
E. In this “international language”,

C. If someone asks



Your answers:
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3.
4.
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Questions 6-10: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D in Your answers.
6. There are ______ variations of the English language.
A. two B. three C. many D. none
7. Language is a part of a nation’s ______.
A. customs B. culture C. behaviors D. expectation
8. The American culture ______ the British culture.
A. is exactly the same as B. has influenced
C. has many things in common with D. is very different from
9. ‘God bless you’ means ______
A. ‘I wish you happiness’. B. ‘I hope you’re all right’.
C. ‘That doesn’t bother me’ D. ‘May God protect you’
10. Nowadays British and American people ______ in their everyday life.
A. tend to be more friendly B. are very formal
C. are careless D. always ignore formalities

Your answers:
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10.

Part 2. Read the following description of the job

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An international distributor of computer hardware and software is now looking to recruit an experienced Sale Supervisor to join the team.
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As a Sale Supervisor, you will be responsible for developing new customer relationships as well as looking after an existing customer base. You will also be supervising a team of eight Sale Representatives.
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You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for selling. You will demonstrate strong sales ability combined with excellent customer service skills.
Good communication and management skills are essential, and you must have plenty of energy and drive in order to be successful in the role.
Experience within the computer industry would be an advantage but it is not essential. If you have proven sales background, product training can be provided. You must, however, have had at least three years’ experience in a managerial role.
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