Đề thi HK1 môn Tiếng Anh 12 năm 2021-2022 - Trường THPT Phan Châu Trinh

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Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each of the blanks from 31 to 35 We may choose to wear particular colours just because of personal preference or fashion. However, particular colours have always had special meanings or uses. Black, for instance, is generally thought of as suitable for serious occasions and in the West it is (31) ______ for funerals. This is not the case in China, (32) ____, where white is worn at funerals. Some colours may be chosen for practical reasons. Road workers, (33) ______ need to be easily seen, often wear jackets with bright yellow or orange stripes which are clearly visible to drivers. Green is generally regarded (34) ______ a calming colour, and so it is often used in places like doctors’ waiting rooms. Blue is many people’s favourite colour, and there may be a connection between this and the popularity of blue jeans. Blue also symbolizes loyalty and for this reason fashion consultants (35) ______ wearing blue clothes to job interviews.

Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40 The next time you are watching a film and you see one of the characters jumping out of a plane, falling off a horse, or being blown through a window – spare a thought for the stunt artist. Lots of people think that stunt artists are just “extras” who play small, unimportant parts in films and television. Nothing could be further from the truth. A stunt artist must combine the skills of an actor with the physical abilities of a first-class athlete. He or she must be extremely fit, and highly trained in a number of activities like scuba-diving, horse riding, martial arts or parachuting. It is not easy to get started in a career as a stunt performer. Film and television producers look for experience and proven ability, so it is unlikely that they will take on a complete newcomer. However, because of the nature of their profession, stunt artists tend to retire early. This means that new performers must be employed, or there will be no one to take over when the present generation quits. Even when a stunt artist becomes well-known, the work is not regular. It may sometimes be necessary to travel to the other side of the world for a job which involves long hours and great physical danger. It is not a glamorous occupation either. Unlike the famous actors for whom they sometimes risk their lives, few stunt artists are recognized in the street by adoring fans.