TIẾNG ANH 12 GLOBAL SUCCESS – UNIT 1
LIFE STORIES WE ADMIRE – ĐỀ 4
PART I: PHONETICS
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.- A. day
- B. had
- C. famous
- D. brave
- A. show
- B. know
- C. now
- D. grow
- A. president
- B. ambitious
- C. impressive
- D. successful
- A. biography
- B. historical
- C. achievement
- D. ordinary
- A. devote
- B. admire
- C. national
- D. achieve
PART II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
The general considered the victory one of the greatest ______ of his military career.- A. difficulties
- B. achievements
- C. characters
- D. biographies
- A. was looking / found
- B. looked / was finding
- C. was looking / was finding
- D. looked / found
- A. attended
- B. translated
- C. defeated
- D. devoted
- A. admitted
- B. admired
- C. adopted
- D. attended
- A. prepared
- B. was preparing
- C. has prepared
- D. prepares
- A. ambitious
- B. impressive
- C. admirable
- D. ordinary
- A. resign
- B. graduate
- C. adopt
- D. translate
- A. still talked
- B. have still talked
- C. were still talking
- D. still talk
- A. ordinary
- B. ambitious
- C. careless
- D. impatient
- A. put off
- B. grow up
- C. pass away
- D. drop out
- A. grew up
- B. turned up
- C. gave up
- D. passed away
- A. interviewed / was going
- B. were interviewing / went
- C. interviewed / went
- D. were interviewing / was going
- A. determination
- B. biography
- C. contribution
- D. childhood
- A. attended
- B. devoted
- C. resigned
- D. defeated
- A. read / watched
- B. was reading / watched
- C. read / was watching
- D. was reading / was watching
- A. admitted
- B. translated
- C. defeated
- D. adopted
- A. imaginary
- B. authentic
- C. ordinary
- D. unsuccessful
- A. character
- B. volunteer
- C. graduate
- D. genius
- A. was examining / was preparing
- B. examined / prepared
- C. was examining / prepared
- D. examined / was preparing
- A. animation
- B. application
- C. biography
- D. invention
PART III: READING
Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question.
GENERAL VÕ NGUYÊN GIÁP – THE PEOPLE'S GENERAL
Võ Nguyên Giáp was born in Quảng Bình Province in 1911. As a young man, he was interested in history and politics. Before beginning his military career, he worked as a history teacher. Although he did not receive formal training at a military academy, he became one of the most respected military commanders of the twentieth century.
General Giáp played an important role in Việt Nam's struggle for national independence. He commanded Vietnamese forces during the decisive Battle of Điện Biên Phủ in 1954. The victory brought an end to French colonial rule in Indochina and made his name known around the world.
General Giáp was respected not only for his military ability but also for his close relationship with ordinary soldiers. He carefully studied the conditions of each battle and understood the importance of public support. His leadership combined careful planning, patience and strong determination.
After retiring from public service, General Giáp continued to write and speak about Vietnamese history. He passed away in Ha Noi in 2013 at the age of 102. Millions of Vietnamese people expressed their respect for him, remembering him as the “People's General” and a national hero.
- A. The development of military education in Việt Nam
- B. General Võ Nguyên Giáp's life and major achievements
- C. The history of Quảng Bình Province
- D. The lives of Vietnamese history teachers
- A. He worked as a history teacher.
- B. He studied at a foreign military academy.
- C. He wrote books about French history.
- D. He served as a doctor in a field hospital.
- A. unexpected and confusing
- B. ordinary and unimportant
- C. lengthy but unsuccessful
- D. extremely important in determining the final result
- A. General Giáp became successful mainly because of formal military training.
- B. He had little contact with ordinary soldiers during the war.
- C. His leadership qualities earned him widespread respect.
- D. He stopped contributing to society immediately after his retirement.
- A. an ordinary soldier
- B. General Võ Nguyên Giáp
- C. a history teacher
- D. a public servant
