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English 12 Vocabulary Worksheet – Final Term Review

Total questions: 136

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the best answer: Her diary contains detailed ____ of her travels around Europe.

a)

novels

b)

biographies

c)

accounts

d)

poems

2.

Choose the best answer: My mother and father _____ the same school.

a)

attended

b)

went

c)

studied

d)

worked

3.

Choose the best answer: My dad was given the 'Employee of the Year' award for his impressive _____ at work.

a)

genius

b)

accounts

c)

determination

d)

achievements

4.

Choose the best answer: Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who ______ her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world.

a)

cutting-edge

b)

pancreatic

c)

visionary

d)

dedicated

5.

Choose the best answer: Despite growing up in an orphanage, she always felt a strong connection to her ______ family, hoping to reunite with them someday.

a)

biological

b)

ambitious

c)

cutting-edge

d)

creative

6.

Choose the best answer: He didn’t get married and _____ a child from the orphanage.

a)

adopted

b)

adapted

c)

advertised

d)

admitted

7.

Choose the best answer: While he was doing his _____, he was killed by the enemy.

a)

visionary

b)

animated

c)

duty

d)

stylish

8.

Choose the best answer: It was their determination that helped them ______ the enemy.

a)

contain

b)

publish

c)

remain

d)

defeat

9.

Choose the best answer: Nelson Mandela is one of the most ______ political leaders of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Century.

a)

admired

b)

perfect

c)

talent

d)

skilled

10.

Choose the best answer: The soldiers who fought together in the war formed a tight-knit brotherhood, forever ______ by their shared experiences.

a)

adopted

b)

devoted

c)

bonded

d)

investigated

11.

Choose the best answer: The operation to rescue the captured soldiers was highly ______, thanks to their strategic planning.

a)

succeed

b)

success

c)

successful

d)

succeeding

12.

Choose the best answer: The nurse devoted her time to ______ injured soldiers in the field hospital.

a)

take after

b)

taking care of

c)

break down

d)

putting on

13.

Choose the best answer: After releasing his first song, Mono quickly became known to everyone. His song also became ______ everywhere.

a)

enjoyable

b)

effective

c)

tragic

d)

popular

14.

Choose the best answer: Many soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country during the ______.

a)

resistance

b)

biography

c)

account

d)

experience

15.

Choose the best answer: ______ is usually understood as the identity or feeling of belonging to a group that has its own culture.

a)

Global warming

b)

Cultural identity

c)

Biodiversity

d)

Global effects

16.

Choose the best answer: There are many problems that migrants have to face when living in a place which is not their ______.

a)

town

b)

nation

c)

origin

d)

homeland

17.

Choose the best answer: The food at the festival is not only diverse but also incredibly ______.

a)

tasty

b)

boring

c)

plain

d)

unhealthy

18.

Choose the best answer: The ______ of the festival has grown over the years, attracting more visitors annually.

a)

popularity

b)

possibility

c)

mystery

d)

privacy

19.

Choose the best answer: Visitors ____ the beautiful traditional costumes displayed at the festival.

a)

ignore

b)

criticize

c)

neglect

d)

admire

20.

Choose the best answer: The process of ______ has made it easier for people to share and enjoy different cultural traditions around the world.

a)

isolation

b)

globalization

c)

migration

d)

celebration

21.

Choose the best answer: A popular Vietnamese ______ is Bun Cha, which includes grilled pork and noodles.

a)

speciality

b)

meal

c)

dessert

d)

beverage

22.

Choose the best answer: Globalization can sometimes cause smaller cultures to lose their ______ of identity as they blend into dominant ones.

a)

sense

b)

strength

c)

popularity

d)

distinction

23.

Choose the best answer: Food in Singapore has been influenced by different cultures, so you can find a wide variety of ______ in the city.

a)

languages

b)

cuisines

c)

cooking

d)

views

24.

Choose the best answer: There are many ways for foreign students to deal with _____ and adjust to the new environment.

a)

globalisation

b)

cultural group

c)

culture shock

d)

youth culture

25.

Choose the best answer: The UK is a _____ society where different ethnic groups are required to contribute to the country, but can maintain their national identity.

a)

historical

b)

popular

c)

musical

d)

multicultural

26.

Choose the best answer: The modern Christmas tree has its _____ in 16th-century Germany.

a)

custom

b)

tradition

c)

origin

d)

practice

27.

Choose the best answer: Some people think that globalisation is a threat to _____ cultures.

a)

traditional

b)

new

c)

modern

d)

current

28.

Choose the best answer: The ao dai, the traditional long dress for women, has become a symbol of Vietnamese ______ and culture.

a)

people

b)

identity

c)

location

d)

voice

29.

Choose the best answer: This festival aims to strengthen local people’s sense of ______.

a)

specialty

b)

anxiety

c)

identity

d)

cuisine

30.

Choose the best answer: The ______ lasted four days and included a parade, several concerts, and a dance party.

a)

trends

b)

origins

c)

festivities

d)

attractions

31.

Choose the best answer: Using a ______ to store leftovers helps reduce food waste.

a)

bag

b)

container

c)

microwave

d)

oven

32.

Choose the best answer: Items like glass and metal should not be thrown into the ______ because they do not break down easily.

a)

pond

b)

compost

c)

landfill

d)

layer

33.

Choose the best answer: An ______ product is designed to have minimal impact on the environment.

a)

contaminated

b)

disposable

c)

eco-friendly

d)

wasteful

34.

Choose the best answer: To make sure your compost pile works effectively, add a ______ of green materials followed by brown materials.

a)

layer

b)

peel

c)

mould

d)

waste

35.

Choose the best answer: Properly managing ______ at home can lead to a cleaner environment and less pollution.

a)

pipe

b)

waste

c)

finance

d)

chore

36.

Choose the best answer: To reduce waste, you should avoid buying products with excessive ______.

a)

packaging

b)

peeling

c)

covering

d)

boxing

37.

Choose the best answer: Before recycling a plastic bottle, make sure to ______ it to remove any residue.

a)

wash

b)

rinse

c)

clean

d)

empty

38.

Choose the best answer: Protecting the environment is crucial for a more ______ future.

a)

sustainable

b)

reusable

c)

single-use

d)

recyclable

39.

Choose the best answer: My mum never throws away any _____, but recycles them into new dishes.

a)

leftovers

b)

waste

c)

packaging

d)

compost

40.

Choose the best answer: I try to buy food that is packed in recyclable ______.

a)

leftovers

b)

waste

c)

packaging

d)

compost

41.

Organic ____ made from dry leaves and grass can help make your garden healthy and beautiful.

a)

waste

b)

compost

c)

leftovers

d)

landfills

42.

Many volunteers are participating in the campaign to ____ up our beaches.

a)

rub

b)

wash

c)

clean

d)

rinse

43.

To minimize your carbon footprint, you should ____ the use of single-use plastics.

a)

increase

b)

maintain

c)

ignore

d)

reduce

44.

When moving houses, people often use ____ boxes to pack their belongings.

a)

cardboard

b)

plastic

c)

wooden

d)

metal

45.

Organic materials such as ____ can be turned into nutrient-rich compost for gardening.

a)

plastic bottles

b)

fruit peel

c)

metal cans

d)

glass jars

46.

When organic waste is left to ____, it turns into compost, which is great for gardens.

a)

bloom

b)

decompose

c)

spoil

d)

decay

47.

Rural dwellers migrate to big cities to ____ better job opportunities.

a)

seek

b)

afford

c)

modernise

d)

upgrade

48.

An influx of ____ move to the capital city in the hope of getting a better job.

a)

migrants

b)

slums

c)

stores

d)

concerns

49.

The government has been trying to address the problem of youth ____.

a)

infrastructure

b)

resident

c)

unemployment

d)

sanitation

50.

There is an urgent need to ____ the city’s leisure and sport facilities.

a)

fluctuate

b)

upgrade

c)

seek

d)

afford

51.

____ office buildings have mushroomed in recent years as a result of urbanisation.

a)

Urban

b)

Convenient

c)

High-rise

d)

Colonial

52.

Residents on low incomes struggle to find ____ housing in urban areas.

a)

gradual

b)

affordable

c)

crowded

d)

sharp

53.

People believe that urbanisation is likely to exacerbate social ____.

a)

migrant

b)

sanitation

c)

inequality

d)

slum

54.

Poverty remains a ____ issue, leading to the development of slums in some areas.

a)

pressing

b)

normal

c)

typical

d)

different

55.

City dwellers prefer to travel by bus and train because the public transport system in the city is ____.

a)

colonial

b)

crowded

c)

urban

d)

reliable

56.

During the ____, the main streets are crowded with commuters trying to get to the office on time.

a)

rush hour

b)

convenience store

c)

urbanisation

d)

density

57.

The population ____ of the city is much higher compared to the countryside.

a)

fine

b)

trend

c)

grid

d)

density

58.

The government is implementing a programme to alleviate ____ and improve living standards across the state.

a)

fine

b)

poverty

c)

density

d)

leisure

59.

The level of urban unemployment and numbers of ____ are high.

a)

joblessness

b)

the jobless

c)

the joblessness

d)

the jobs

60.

With so many daily design resources, how do you ____ with technology without spending too much time on it?

a)

connect to Internet all day

b)

update new status

c)

stay up-to-date

d)

use social network daily

61.

Many illnesses in refugee camps are the result of inadequate (thiếu) ____.

a)

sanitation (vệ sinh)

b)

bitterness (trại tị nạn)

c)

pollution

d)

uncleanliness

62.

It is ____ that urban people not look down on rural areas.

a)

evil

b)

optional

c)

unnecessary

d)

crucial (quan trọng, thiết yếu)

63.

Each child had to ____ a short speech to the rest of the class.

a)

do

b)

carry out

c)

make

d)

take

64.

My father's company currently ____ 50 workers in total.

a)

employee

b)

employer

c)

employs

d)

employment

65.

Ms Smith devoted her entire life to social work because she knew that it was a ____ career.

a)

rewarding

b)

difficult

c)

relevant

d)

demanding

66.

Staff members were given a ____ for finishing the project on schedule.

a)

wage

b)

bonus

c)

money

d)

salary

67.

Many companies offer benefits to their workers, such as ____ working hours and bonuses.

a)

flexible

b)

convenient

c)

competitive

d)

boring

68.

I usually do ____ work to earn some pocket money during the summer holidays.

a)

casual

b)

formal

c)

permanent

d)

urgent

69.

The company will offer ____ training for those who don't have relevant experience.

a)

within-the-job

b)

in-the-job

c)

out-of-job

d)

on-the-job

70.

There are still five teaching ____ in the language centre.

a)

employers

b)

vacancies

c)

applicants

d)

employees

71.

If you are interested in the job, please write your ____ letter and send it to me.

a)

application

b)

apply

c)

applicant

d)

review

72.

I realise that a rigid ____ schedule isn’t suitable for me.

a)

responsible

b)

enthusiastic

c)

nine-to-five

d)

hard-working

73.

A skilled ____ will help candidates feel relaxed.

a)

interview

b)

interviewing

c)

Interviewer

d)

interviewee

74.

My sister spent her summer holiday ____ tables in the local restaurant.

a)

waiting on (phục vụ bàn)

b)

wait in

c)

waiting for

d)

wait at

75.

You’re good at maths, so you should ____ his footsteps.

a)

follow in

b)

listen to

c)

go after

d)

take up

76.

Automation is likely to ____ the loss of many manual jobs.

a)

give rise to (khiến điều gì xuất hiện)

b)

wait on

c)

interfere with

d)

apply for

77.

Learning a new language can ____ lots of opportunities for career prospects and international positions.

a)

bringing into

b)

open up

c)

taking on

d)

bearing up

78.

The store owner decided to increase the minimum ____ for workers to address concerns about living expenses.

a)

fare

b)

pension

c)

wage

d)

fine

79.

My father is a factory worker and he always works in ____.

a)

plans

b)

shifts

c)

systems

d)

demands

80.

My sister spent her summer holiday ____ tables in the local restaurant.

a)

working

b)

employing

c)

waiting for

d)

waiting on

81.

The company hopes to fill a ____ for the head of the development team.

a)

bonys

b)

vacancy

c)

wage

d)

review

82.

Teaching young minds, though low-paid, can be a very ____ career for some.

a)

stressful

b)

challenging

c)

responsible

d)

rewarding

83.

As a leader, Sam is responsible for ____ his team’s progress and ensuring that project deadlines are met.

a)

attending

b)

shifting

c)

Employing

d)

Supervising

84.

My father works the night ____, so he usually sleeps during the day.

a)

bonus

b)

client

c)

shift

d)

salary

85.

After many years of working hard, he decided to ____ at the age of 60.

a)

retire (hưu)

b)

apply

c)

employ

d)

submit

86.

She is studying accounting because she wants to become an ___.

a)

accountant

b)

babysitter

c)

pilot

d)

employer

87.

If you want to get this job, you should ___ your application form before Friday.

a)

admire

b)

submit

c)

promote

d)

exist

88.

A nurse’s job can be very tiring and sometimes quite ___.

a)

rewarding

b)

stressful

c)

well-paid

d)

happy

89.

Workers will receive a generous ___ if they meet their performance targets.

a)

apprenticeship

b)

regulation

c)

qualification

d)

bonus

90.

To be a doctor, you need the right ___ and many years of study.

a)

qualifications

b)

footsteps

c)

salaries

d)

shifts

91.

Working as a ___ can be rewarding if you enjoy spending time with children.

a)

client

b)

babysitter

c)

accountant

d)

employer

92.

The company wants to ___ more workers to increase production.

a)

apply

b)

employ

c)

promote

d)

admire

93.

Good ___ skills are essential if you want to balance study, work, and personal life effectively.

a)

stress management

b)

time management

c)

money management

d)

project management

94.

Don't trust him. He is just a wolf in sheep's ______.

a)

clothing

b)

clothes

c)

cloth

d)

skin

95.

Few newlyweds can _____ to buy their own house in big cities.

a)

fluctuate

b)

upgrade

c)

expand

d)

afford

96.

Travelling by double-decker is a more _____ way to explore the old town.

a)

high-rise

b)

sharp

c)

steady

d)

convenient

97.

Many single parents have to take on two jobs to earn a(n) ___.

a)

population density

b)

living wage

c)

convenience store

d)

urban sprawl

98.

The government is implementing a programme to alleviate _____ and improve living standards across the state.

a)

fine

b)

poverty

c)

density

d)

leisure

99.

The city’s ____ needs upgrading to meet the demands from its citizens.

a)

leisure

b)

convenience

c)

infrastructure

d)

unemployment

100.

Youth crime in the inner city has increased ____ in recent months, requiring tightened security.

a)

reliably

b)

affordably

c)

conveniently

d)

rapidly

101.

Air pollution and traffic congestion are two major ____ among city dwellers.

a)

concerns

b)

residents

c)

unemployment

d)

infrastructure

102.

The urban ____ can threaten the unique charm of the countryside.

a)

unemployment

b)

housing

c)

leisure

d)

sprawl

103.

Traffic in the ____ is a nightmare for commuters.

a)

resident

b)

rush hour

c)

urbanisation

d)

concern

104.

Many fresh graduates are struggling to _____ a nine-to-five job.

a)

expand

b)

seek

c)

afford

d)

modernise

105.

The municipal authority is implementing new policies to address affordable ______.

a)

housing

b)

resident

c)

concern

d)

infrastructure

106.

An influx of ____ move to the capital city in the hope of getting a better job.

a)

migrants

b)

slums

c)

stores

d)

concerns

107.

The promise of jobs and prosperity pulls people to cities.

a)

education

b)

employment

c)

stabilization

d)

wealth

108.

We could mention some solution and government ____ in the conclusion.

a)

initiates

b)

initiatives

c)

initiations

d)

initiators

109.

Overpopulation in urban areas tends to create unfavourable conditions, which may result in ____ of food in developing countries.

a)

damages

b)

failures

c)

shortages

d)

supplies

110.

Thanks to the development in technology, students have ____ to good resources.

a)

been accessed

b)

access

c)

accessing

d)

assessed

111.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): They took him as their own child when he was two.

a)

adopted

b)

adapted

c)

applied

d)

born

112.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): Dr Wilson chose to devote his professional life to treating homeless people.

a)

waste

b)

dedicate

c)

gain

d)

save

113.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): It is the custom in that country for women to marry at a young age.

a)

choice

b)

rule

c)

practice

d)

exception

114.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): Taking part in exchange programmes teaches students to respect the diversity of other cultures.

a)

limitation

b)

variety

c)

similarity

d)

agreement

115.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): Instead of getting rid of fruit peels, we use them to make simple compost.

a)

relying on

b)

throwing away

c)

preparing for

d)

responding to

116.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): You can use orange peels to make tea, or you can add them to cakes for extra flavour.

a)

skin

b)

flesh

c)

seeds

d)

content

117.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): City dwellers prefer to travel by elevated railway because it is reliable and affordable.

a)

dependable

b)

inconvenient

c)

realistic

d)

temporary

118.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.

a)

changed completely

b)

cleaned well

c)

destroyed completely

d)

removed quickly

119.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): The bus system in our city is very good and reliable; I often get around the city by bus.

a)

can be trusted

b)

changeable

c)

can be seen

d)

reasonable

120.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): It is crucial that urban people not look down on rural areas.

a)

evil

b)

optional

c)

unnecessary

d)

vital

121.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): The company has a number of regulations that you must follow.

a)

degrees

b)

traditions

c)

rules

d)

ideas

122.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): We are looking for a reliable assistant who will oversee a new branch in town.

a)

dependable

b)

suitable

c)

suspected

d)

certain

123.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): As the head chef of the restaurant, my brother is responsible for supervising the work of the kitchen staff.

a)

greeting

b)

promoting

c)

managing

d)

following

124.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s): Young people nowadays don't want nine-to-five jobs.

a)

daytime jobs

b)

part-time jobs

c)

office jobs

d)

summer jobs

125.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): The reason behind Apple's huge success lies in its focus on user experience.

a)

fame

b)

benefit

c)

achievement

d)

failure

126.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): During the wars, our country fought bravely against the enemies to defend our freedom.

a)

friends

b)

attackers

c)

opponents

d)

competitors

127.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): This restaurant serves the most delicious steak in the region.

a)

tasty

b)

yummy

c)

tasteless

d)

average

128.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): Americans often eat turkey at their traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

a)

modern

b)

ancient

c)

old

d)

antique

129.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): Single-use products provide great convenience, but they also harm the environment.

a)

contaminated

b)

decomposed

c)

reusable

d)

released

130.

She always devoted ______ improving the community and her efforts are still celebrated today.

a)

to

b)

with

c)

on

d)

at

131.

My younger brother is looking forward ______ the diary because it is a very good book.

a)

to reading

b)

to read

c)

reading

d)

read

132.

I saw them. They were walking ______ the town.

a)

into

b)

under

c)

toward

d)

above

133.

There are mainly two ways for migrants to pass ______ their culture to the next generation.

a)

down

b)

up

c)

away

d)

out

134.

The first person to swim ______ the English Channel was Mathew Webb, in 1875.

a)

across

b)

around

c)

through

d)

up

135.

When we arrived ………….the beach, the festival was over, and the beach was full of rubbish.

a)

in

b)

at

c)

on

d)

to

136.

We’re preparing …………the Green Ideas competition, which will take place next week.

a)

for

b)

with

c)

about

d)

on