WorksheetsEnglish 12 - End of Semester 1 Review Worksheet (2025-2026)
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 36mins
Part 1: You will hear a man giving some information about different languages. Listen and decide whether each of the following statements is True or False. Question 1. Different languages do not always have the same number of basic colour words.
True
False
Some languages only have simple number words like ‘one’, ‘two’, and ‘many’.
True
False
In every language, people always use the same vocabulary at home and in polite situations.
True
False
Some languages describe places using north, south, east and west instead of left or right.
True
False
You will hear a man giving some information about different languages. Listen and decide whether each of the following statements is True or False. There are still many people using these special languages around the world now.
True
False
You will hear a man giving some information about different languages. Listen and decide whether each of the following statements is True or False. Modern technology does nothing to help young people learn or save these languages.
True
False
The purpose of the talk show is to give practical tips for an eco-friendly life.
True
False
Part 2: Listen to the talk show "Green Living Today" and decide whether the following statements are True (A) or False (B). Question 8. Two special guests in this show are experts in science and technology.
A. True
B. False
Part 2: Listen to the talk show "Green Living Today" and decide whether the following statements are True (A) or False (B). Question 9. Alex Evergreen is an eco conscious lifestyle Blogger.
True
False
Dr. Green recommends reducing the use of single-use plastics.
True
False
Alex Evergreen suggests planting more fruits and vegetables.
True
False
Part 2: Listen to the talk show "Green Living Today" and decide whether the following statements are True (A) or False (B). Question 12. The host finishes the show by encouraging listeners to adopt eco-friendly practices.
True
False
How long has Tom lived in Brighton?
1 year
2 years
3 years
How long has he lived in his flat?
1 year
2 years
3 years
What does he like about the city?
the sea
the events
the nightlife
What does he dislike about the city?
the crime
the poor transport
how dirty it is
How does he get around the city now?
bike and skateboard
bus and skateboard
skateboard and car
Which is his favourite place to eat out?
a restaurant in the city centre
a café near his office
a café by the sea
Where did the woman buy the T-shirt with the 'living green' text on the back?
At a convenience store.
At a local gift shop.
At a second-hand clothes shop.
At a luxury clothes store.
According to the woman, how can wearing used clothes benefit the environment?
It decreases the pollution of natural resources.
It raises people's awareness about the environment.
It indirectly causes less damage to the environment.
It helps people save a lot of money and energy.
Which of the following does the woman think is the best way to help the environment?
Not consuming electricity.
Recycling usable trash.
Switching off electrical devices.
Reducing private vehicles.
What is the man likely to do with the woman's recommendations?
He will make decisions later.
He's not going to do any of them.
He will share them with others.
He's going to act on them.
What's the man's attitude towards "green living"?
Excited
Unsure
Supportive
Critical.
Which of the following is NOT MENTIONED as one of the ways to help the environment?
sorting and recycling trash
buying and wearing used clothes
turning off all electrical devices when not in use
burning trash and using plastic bags
Read the passage about summer jobs and answer the following question: What is the passage mainly about?
Differences between summer jobs.
Difficulties in finding a job.
Advantages of doing a summer job.
Tips on finding a summer job.
According to the passage, information about summer jobs ______.
should be gathered before the holiday starts
can be obtained easily on the Internet
should be kept secret during the application process
can be shared widely among applicants
The phrase 'lined up' in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. flexible
B. engaged
C. occupied
D. ready
Read the passage about summer jobs and answer the following question: Which paragraph mentions the suitable time to find information about summer jobs?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
The word 'one' in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
a shop assistant
application letter
a home tutor
a young child
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
You should use the same application letter for all jobs to save time.
You might rewrite your application letter once to show general skills.
You may adjust your application letter for each job to improve success.
You must write a new application letter after passing the first stage.
Read the passage about summer jobs and answer the following question: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Good preparation and professional behavior can leave a positive impression in interviews.
Employers usually decide to hire candidates before asking them to attend a job interview.
Wearing casual clothes can help candidates feel more relaxed and confident in an interview.
Bringing documents to an interview is unnecessary if the employer already has digital copies.
Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit? Poor communication, lack of work-life balance, and office politics are among the most common problems.
A. [I]
B. [II]
C. [III]
D. [IV]
The phrase stems from in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _______.
leads to
results in
results from
copes with
The word their in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. employers
B. deadlines
C. policies
D. staff
According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of burnout due to excessive stress?
deteriorating mental health
missing work more often
ultimately leaving the job
a lack of career advancement
Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?
A. Toxic work environments can damage team relationships but do not impact organizational goals.
B. The consequences of workplace issues affect not only individuals but also the overall organization.
C. Workplace problems primarily lead to miscommunication and decreased team cohesion.
D. Stressed-related burnout is the main cause of employee dissatisfaction and absences from work.
The word excessive in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.
A. overwhelming
B. tremendous
C. moderate
D. redundant
Read the passage below and answer the following question: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
Both mismanagement and favoritism contribute to the problem of office politics.
Burnout is the most significant consequence of workplace issues.
Employee satisfaction improves thanks to the employer's effort to promote flexibility.
Workplace problems are caused by poor communication, not unrealistic expectations.
Read the passage below and answer the following question: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Brazil is (16) ______ to the largest population in Latin America, of more than 215 million people.
A. house
B. home
C. land
D. place
Most of them live in the south-central area, (17) ______ includes the industrial cities of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte.
A. who
B. that
C. which
D. whose
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. The pace of urbanisation has been rapid, with 75% of the population living in (18) ______ areas by 1991.
A. urban
B. rural
C. city
D. country
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (19) ______ this growth has contributed to economic development, it has also led to serious social, environmental, and political challenges in major cities.
A. If
B. Unless
C. Despite
D. While
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. The Brazilian population is (20) ______ four main groups: the Portuguese, who colonised Brazil in the 16th century; Africans who were brought to Brazil as slaves; various other European, Middle Eastern, and Asian immigrant (21) ______ who have settled in Brazil since the mid-19th century; and the indigenous people.
A. made from
B. included
C. consisted of
D. made up of
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. The Brazilian population is made up of four main groups: the Portuguese, who colonised Brazil in the 16th century; Africans who were brought to Brazil as slaves; various other European, Middle Eastern, and Asian immigrant (21) ______ who have settled in Brazil since the mid-19th century; and the indigenous people.
A. groups
B. people
C. organizations
D. blocks
Although the Portuguese were once the dominant European ethnic group in Brazil, waves of immigration have resulted ______ a diverse ethnic and cultural heritage.
A. on
B. with
C. in
D. of
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. The largest Japanese (23) ______ in the world is located in Sao Paulo.
A. identity
B. community
C. majority
D. unity
Urbanization is changing the way people live, that affects the environment and social relationships in many cities.
is
changing
that
relationships
Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the part that needs correcting to make a meaningful sentence. Question 2. The earth is a only planet with a large amount of oxygen in its atmosphere.
a
only
amount of oxygen
in its
Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the part that needs correcting to make a meaningful sentence. Question 3. The longest the children waited in the long queue, the more impatient they became.
A. The longest
B. waited in the long queue
C. the more
D. impatient
Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the part that needs correcting to make a meaningful sentence. Question 4. Most bothersome flies belong to the family Sarcophagidae and are known as flesh flies because of the larvae feed on flesh.
belong to
are known as
because of
feed on
Rewrite the following sentence in another way, beginning as shown, without changing their meanings. Question 1: As television programs become more popular, they seem to get worse. The more _________________________________________________ .
The more popular television programs become, the worse they seem to be/get.
The more popular television programs become, the better they seem to be.
The more popular television programs become, the more interesting they get.
The more popular television programs become, the less people watch them.
Rewrite the following sentence in another way, beginning as shown, without changing their meanings. Question 2: The last time I met him was two months ago.
I haven’t met him for two months.
I have met him every two months.
I met him two months later.
I will meet him in two months.
Rewrite the following sentence in another way, beginning as shown, without changing their meanings. Vietnamese ancestors passed down a lot of valuable traditions to the future generations, _________________.
which makes Viet Nam a multicultural society.
which makes Viet Nam a monolingual society.
which makes Viet Nam a modern society.
which makes Viet Nam a technological society.
Rewrite the following sentence in another way, beginning as shown, without changing their meanings. Question 4: During his visit to Japan, my father bought a lot of souvenirs. While _________________________________________________ .
While my father was visiting Japan, he bought a lot of souvenirs.
While my father was buying souvenirs, he visited Japan.
While my father was visiting souvenirs, he bought a lot of Japan.
While my father was buying Japan, he visited a lot of souvenirs.
Rewrite the following sentence in another way, beginning as shown, without changing their meanings. Question 5: Indian people practice Namaste in daily life. This is exotic in the eyes of the overseas visitors. Indian people practice Namaste in daily life, _________________.
Indian people practice Namaste in daily life, which is exotic in the eyes of the overseas visitors.
Indian people practice Namaste in daily life, that is exotic in the eyes of the overseas visitors.
Indian people practice Namaste in daily life, who is exotic in the eyes of the overseas visitors.
Indian people practice Namaste in daily life, where is exotic in the eyes of the overseas visitors.
Rewrite the following sentence in another way, beginning as shown, without changing their meanings. Question 6: Jane didn’t attend the AI course last year, so she missed the opportunity to work on a major project. → If Jane _________________________________________________ .
If Jane had attended the AI course last year, she wouldn’t have missed the opportunity to work on a major project.
If Jane attends the AI course last year, she will not miss the opportunity to work on a major project.
If Jane attends the AI course last year, she wouldn’t miss the opportunity to work on a major project.
If Jane had attended the AI course last year, she will not miss the opportunity to work on a major project.
Rewrite the following sentence in another way, beginning as shown, without changing their meanings. Question 7: Students are under increasing pressure because of the upcoming exams. → Students are becoming more _________________________________________________ .
Students are becoming more and more stressed because of the upcoming exams.
Students are becoming more and more excited because of the upcoming exams.
Students are becoming more and more relaxed because of the upcoming exams.
Students are becoming more and more distracted because of the upcoming exams.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. You must use between TWO and FIVE words for your answer. Question 1: The company offered him a job with higher salary and better working conditions, but he refused it. Although the company offered him a job with higher salary and better working conditions, _________________.
he refused it.
he accepted it.
he was promoted.
he was grateful.
Question 2. I have not seen him for ten years. The last time __________________________ ten years ago.
I saw him was
I have seen him was
I see him was
I had seen him was
The more people move to big cities, __________________________ they become.
the more crowded
the less crowded
the more empty
the less busy
The teacher is speaking so fast, so we couldn’t keep __________________________.
up with her
on her
to her
for her
While __________________________ breakfast, our little son broke some dishes.
we were having (eating)
we have
we had
we are having
Which of the following is a key requirement when writing a paragraph about the job you want to do in the future, according to the instructions?
Write about the job in about 150 words and give reasons for your choice.
List five jobs you do not want to do.
Describe your current job in detail.
Write a poem about your dream job.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of urbanization?
Increased pollution and overcrowding
Improved access to healthcare
Enhanced employment opportunities
Better infrastructure and transportation
Which of the following is a suggested solution to paper pollution at school, as described in the report outline?
Encourage students to use both sides of the paper before discarding it.
Ban the use of paper in classrooms entirely.
Require students to bring their own paper from home.
Increase the use of single-use worksheets.
