Da Phuc High school The 1st term test – Grade 11

Da Phuc High school The 1st term test – Grade 11 Grade 11 Week 16 Test 1 I READING 1 Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question In Vietnam, there is great excitement built up wel[.]

Grade 11 Week 16 Test I READING Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question In Vietnam, there is great excitement built up well before Tet Nguyen Dan First, every family organizes a trip to the cemetery to visit the graves of their ancestors After that, to create an air of prosperity, wealth and fun for the first three days of the Lunar New Year, people are kept busy cooking traditional foods, buying gifts, and making other preparations Such traditional foods as Banh chung, dried watermelon seeds, tea, dried sausages, fruit (fresh and candied), ornamental plants and flowers are prepared or made some days before Red and yellow flowers are ideal as they make the house more welcoming On the New Year's days, only good comments and wishes can be expressed Children receive their li xi (or red envelopes with lucky money inside) People make a visit to family members, neighbors, and close friends And people who live apart from their family try to get together on these days Clearly enough, games and various forms of entertainment are staged and these often last a week Varying traditional specialties including wrestling, buffalo fighting, dragon or unicorn dancing take place in different regions 01 Why are red and yellow flowers popular in the house decoration at Tet? A Because they represent good luck B Because they make the house look comfortable to be in C Because they are attractive and cheap D Because they are friendly and pleasant: 02 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT usually eaten during Tet? A beef stew B sausages C watermelon D candied plants 03 Before Tet, people usually A are very busy with the preparations B have great excitement and fun C rebuild their ancestral graves D spend time on traveling 04 On the New Year's days, A everybody receives their 'lucky money' B only good comments can be made C houses are cleaned and decorated with trees and flowers D people are busy cooking traditional foods II STRESS Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others 05 A affair B number C figure D floppy 06 A available B interesting C embarrassing D agrarian III Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence below 07 I don’t think likes the novel It’s so boring A someone B no one C anyone D everyone 08 2015 the world’s population is predicted to be over billion A In B During C Since D By 09 One cause of population explosion is people’s being unaware of the problems of A overpopulation B population C overpopulating D popularity 10 I can’t come to the next meeting Please for my absence A care B thank C wait D apologize 11 Our teacher an amused twinkle in his eyes Look at him over there A had B is having C has had D has 12 The aim of the competition is the spirit of learning English among students A to encourage B to suggest C to stimulate D excite 13 the cartoon several times, he didn’t want to see it once again A Having watched B Be watched C Watching D To have watched 14 Great is found everywhere every where on the days before Tet A excitedly B excited C exciting D excitement 15 Hoa: ~ Have you made any preparation for Tet? * Nam: ~ A Yes, I hope for it B I’ve passed it C Not yet So busy D So I 16 I’ll lend you this music CD if I it before you go on holiday A finish B finished C will finish D had finished 17 We all the boy on having won the English Competition A congratulated B greeted C welcomed D insisted 18 Children always teachers A enjoy to be praised B enjoy being praised C enjoy praising D enjoy to praise IV Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others words Number A11001 1st term test- 2014 19 A Thanksgiving B author C death D though 20 A digestion B suggestion C question D celebration V WRITING Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original one 21 “I’ll pay for the meal,” Miss White said to Jack Miss White insisted on ………………………………….…………………… 22 “If you don’t practice your English, you won’t get any better,” the teacher said to the students The teacher told the students …………………….…………………………… 23 “I heard you won the championship Congratulations!” said Jane Jane congratulated me ……………….………………………………………… 24 Because I don’t have enough free time, I can’t help my mother with the housework If I ……………………………………………….……………………………… 25 Our teacher did volunteer work in a remote village for years He went on with his teaching After having ………………….………………………………………………… VI READING Read the text below and choose the correct word or phrase for each space In some countries there is negative population growth, (26) means that the population decreases, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, mainly due to low birth rates, and Southern Africa due to the high number of HIV-related (27) Within the next decade, Japan and Western Europe are also (28) to encounter negative population growth due to sub-replacement birth rates Population growth which is greater than the carrying capacity of an area or environment (29) in overpopulation On the contrary, such areas may be considered “under populated” if the population is not large (30) to maintain an economic system The future of world’s population could be significantly affected by the worldwide HIV/AIDS pandemic In Africa, birth rates are already the highest in the world, especially in sub-Sahara Africa But if HIV/AIDS is controlled or even wiped out, the world’s population could increase (31) faster than predicated 26 A this B which C that D whose 27 A deaths B die C deadly D dead 28 A appeared B expected C shown D represented 29 A results B leads C causes D makes 30 A enough B quite C very D too 31 A more B much C many D as VII Choose one underlined word or phrase A, B, C, or D that needs correcting 32 I’m delighted (1) hearing (2) that you have made (3) much progress in your study (4) A hearing B I’m delighted C in D have made 33 John’s friends (1) had celebrated (2) a farewell party (3) for him last Sunday (4) A a farewell party B had celebrated C for D John’s friend 34 Everyone (1) like (2) parties, don’t (3) they? (4) A Everyone B they C don’t D like 35 My mother said I could (1) stay in (2) if I had felt (3) unwell (4) A unwell B stay in C had felt D could Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions 'I'm sorry I couldn't come to visit you last summer.' =>Kate apologized ………………………………………………………………………………………… They had a good meal and then went to dance => After they …………………………………………………………………………………………… Sally doesn't know what she has to for homework because she was absent from school on Friday => If…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.He said to me, “Would you like to have a drink with me?” He invited “If I were in your place, I would accept John’s invitation,” she said to him She told him I don’t have money, so I will not buy beautiful presents for you If Number A11001 1st term test- 2014 Grade 11 Week 16 Test I Phonetics: * Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest : A mutual B question C feature D confidential A available B land C family D plan * Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others : A relevant B volunteer C primary D different A college B healthy C remote D children II Grammar and vocabulary: A Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the bracket He did not expect (invite)……………………………………… to the party (Fail) ………………………… …… twice, he didn’t want to try again I was sure that I (meet) ………… …………………… him before I remember (take) ………………….……………… to the zoo when I was a child She is busy (shop)………………………………… for her wedding John had agreed (meet)………………………………… me in his office B Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences ) 1) Laura reminded her roommate _ her alarm clock for 6:00 A to setting B setting C to set D to be set 2) I _ the film last night because I _ it several times before A had not seen / saw B did not see / had seen C not see / have seen D have not seen / see 3) Each nation has many people who voluntarily take care of others “Take care of” means _ A look after B bring along C keep up with D get on with 4) There’s _ at the door Can you come and see who it is? A everyone B anyone C no one D someone 5) A(n) _ is a person who is killed because of their political beliefs A war invalid B soldier C martyr D veteran 6) Can you tell me one of your most _ experiences? A unforgettable B memorable C embarrassing D All are correct 7) Let’s hurry! We must finish _ the office before 3pm today A painted B to paint C to painting D panting 8) A selfish person is incapable _ true friendship A of B with C in D on 9) I’m very glad _ that you have passed your exam A to hear B hear C hearing D heard 10) I’m pleased to _ the winner of the final competition A recite B explain C announce D appoint 11) A _ is a person who is chosen or appointed on behalf of another person or group A sponsor B judge C competitor D representative 12) The 60th wedding anniversary is also called the _ wedding A golden B diamond C silver D bronze 13) Alice didn’t expect _ to Bill’s party A being invited B to be invited D inviting C to invite 14) I think I hear someone _ the back window Do you hear it, too? A to open B opened C opening Number A11001 D to opening 1st term test- 2014 15) Tommy admitted _ the rock through the window A throwing B to throw C being thrown D to be thrown 16) Has _ arrived yet? It’s time to start now A anyone B someone C no one D everyone 17) Vietnam has a _ of more than 80 million A people B population C persons D citizens 18) _ is a holiday in Vietnam celebrated on September nd every year A Thanksgiving B Mother’s Day C Teachers' Day D Independence Day IV Writing: III Reading: A Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to fill in each blank: (1,25 p) More and more young people are doing volunteer work at home and abroad The….(1)… variety of jobs and destinations available is making it an increasingly attractive option … (2)… those who have just left school and have a year free before university Many choose to spend these twelve months … (3)… in poor countries There they will earn little or no money, but they will be doing something useful and enjoying the experience Americans are not an exception They love doing volunteer work Former United States President Richard Nixon supported a week of celebrating the act of volunteering In 1974, Former president Nixon signed the legislation that created National Volunteer Week This special holiday is held each April in the United States of America … (4)… Nixon’s administration, each new president has supported and promoted National Volunteer Week During this week, many celebrations are held to recognize and honor … (5)… individuals that volunteer in an assortment of ways Volunteering makes a difference Have you made a difference lately? A huge B large C wide D big A to B for C out of D in A to work B work C to working D working A From B After C Since D Right after Number A11001 1st term test- 2014 A one B many C every D much B Read the passage then choose the best option: (1,25 p) In the United States, friendships can be close, constant, intense, generous and real, yet fade away in a short time if circumstances change Neither side feels hurt by this Both may exchange Christmas greetings for a year or two, perhaps a few letters for a while – then no more If the same two people meet again by chance, even years later, they pick up the friendship where it left off and delighted In the United States, you can feel free to visit people’s homes, share their holidays, or enjoy their lives without fear that you are taking on a lasting obligation Do not hesitate to accept hospitality because you can’t give it in return No one will expect you to so for they know you are far from home Americans will enjoy welcoming you and be pleased if you accept their hospitality easily Once you arrive there, the welcome will be full and warm and real Most visitors find themselves readily invited into many homes there In some countries, it is considered inhospitable to entertain at home, offering what is felt as only home cooked food, not “doing something for your guest” It is felt that restaurant entertaining shows more respect and welcome Or for other different reasons, such as crowded space, language difficulties, or family custom, outsiders are not invited into homes In the United States, both methods are used, but it is often considered friendlier to invite a person to one’s home than to go to a public place, except in purely business relationships So, if your host or hostess brings you home, not feel that you are being shown inferior treatment Don’t feel neglected if you not find flowers awaiting you in hotel room, either Flowers are very expensive there; hotel delivery is uncertain; arrival times are delayed, changed, or cancelled – so flowers are not customarily sent as a welcoming touch Please not feel unwanted! Outward signs vary in different lands, the inward welcome is what matters, and this will be real In the United States, you will find friendship ………….if circumstances change A die suddenly B pass away C disappear gradually D last forever Americans…………their foreign friends to make a return for their hospitality A ask B wish C never allow D don’t expect In some other countries, giving a dinner party at home is considered…………than in a restaurant A less friendly B less hospitable C less natural D more popular According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A Flowers are available at all time B Flowers are expensive C Flowers are signs of outward welcome D Flowers are not necessarily sent to guests The word “themselves” (line - paragraph3) refers to………… A countries B Americans C visitors D welcomes IV Writing: A Find out one mistake in each sentence (1p) You'd not better swim too far from the shore A B C D I saw a man to jump through the window minutes ago, but I couldn't remember his face A B C Some adults have a total lack of sympathy for young people A B C D D Unless we work harder, we will finish it on time A B C D They give care and comfort …………… disadvantaged children A for B to C on D at I want to congratulate you ……………the contest A to win B at winning C on winning D about winning Your friendship should be based on …………… trust A basic B fragile C mutual D blind She made a big ………… about not having a window seat on the plane A complaint B fuss C excitement D interest An English Club will be …………… to help poor children improve their English skills A set up B showed up C brought on D put on What is ……… aim of the competition? A a B an C the D  Number A11001 1st term test- 2014 -End of the test- PHẦN I: TRẮC NGHIỆM Chọn phương án tốt để hoàn thành câu sau Chọn từ mà phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với từ cịn lại 19) A character B choice C change 20) A helicopter B hospital C husband 21) A money B notice C glance Chọn từ/cụm từ gạch chân cần sửa lại D teacher D hour D thank 22) As Geoff was introduced to Mrs Brown, he realizes that he had met her before A B C D 23) There was a gradual raise in the number of literate males and females in the Lowlands A B C D 24) She made her son to wash the windows before he could go out with his friends A B C D 25) If you were so busy, I would have shown you how to play A B C D Hãy đọc kỹ đoạn văn trả lời câu hỏi bên cách chọn phương án Mankind is feeling greater pressure from the expanding number of people The area of the earth can never be expanded Nor are there endless sources of food and clothing Yet people are being born faster than they are dying In the next forty years, the world population may double How can so many people be fed? What is worse, there is danger that someday mankind will have only standing room Birth control should be a basic policy in our country China has the greatest number of population in the world With the high birth rate, the production of grains and goods will be unable to meet the need of the people To raise people’s living standard, we must practise birth control There are disadvantages of a family having more children First, parents cannot give their children a good breeding in food, clothing and shelter and let alone education Second, child-rearing will exhaust the parents, leaving no time and energy for their work Last, a family with more children will increase the burden of society 26) The _ is putting more pressure on mankind Number A11001 1st term test- 2014 A increasing population B supplying of food and clothing C building of remote regions D expanding area of the earth 27) The world population may double in the next 40 years because _ A people don’t know how to limit population B government hasn’t provided birth-control methods C each individual isn’t responsible for limiting population D birth rates are more than death ones 28) Which country is the most populous in the world? A the United States B China C Britain D Canada 29) Which of the following is TRUE? A The natural resources are always enough to supply the hugest population B The production of grains will meet the need of people C It’s necessary to practise birth control to raise people’s living standards D The faster the population grows, the more natural resources we own 30) In a family having more children, _ A children cannot be given a good breeding B the parents have more time and energy for their work C the parents will die at their young age D it’s very difficult for children to take care of their parents PHẦN II: TỰ LUẬN Hãy viết lại câu sau đây, bắt đầu từ/cụm từ cho sẵn Hãy kết hợp cặp câu sau thành một, sử dụng phân từ (V-ing) 31) Because I had already read the book several times, I didn’t borrow it 32) She went to bed early She felt very tired HẾT Number A11001 1st term test- 2014 ... presents for you If Number A11001 1st term test- 2014 Grade 11 Week 16 Test I Phonetics: * Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest : A mutual B question... has the greatest number of population in the world With the high birth rate, the production of grains and goods will be unable to meet the need of the people To raise people’s living standard,... up B showed up C brought on D put on What is ……… aim of the competition? A a B an C the D  Number A11001 1st term test- 2014 -End of the test- PHẦN I: TRẮC NGHIỆM Chọn phương án tốt để hoàn thành