Kỹ Năng Mềm - Khoa học xã hội - Ngữ Văn I. PHONETICS Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1. A. bake B. hang C. capture D. challenge 2. A. emission B. awareness C. possibility D. success Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. 3. A. threaten B. accept C. anxious D. patient 4. A. media B. computer C. employee D. collection II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. 5. He at the age of 60 and now he’s living on his pension. A. resigned B. retired C. retrained D. retreated 6. Jack on his grandparents’ farm and he enjoyed his childhood there. A. brought up B. grew up C. settled down D. came into 7. Tom and Mary have just got and they are getting ready for their wedding. A. married B. divorced C. split D. engaged 8. When you are your twenties, you are in perfect health to do whatever you want. A. of B. on C. in D. under 9. My family has lived in this village for many . A. categories B. descendants C. generations D. ancestors 10. How long is it since John collecting memorabilia? A. starts B. started C. has started D. had started 11. Peter in Paris for 4 years, then he to London and there ever since. A. has lived – has moved – has been B. lived – has moved – was C. lived – moved – has been D. had lived – moved – was 12. We the housework all morning. That’s why we are exhausted. ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KÌ 1 – ĐỀ SỐ 1 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 11 FRIENDS GLOBAL BIÊN SOẠN: BAN CHUYÊN MÔN LOIGIAIHAY.COM A. have cleaned B. have been cleaning C. were cleaning D. cleaned 13. This camera helps you a perfect image of the landscape you’re enjoying. A. arrest B. captivate C. capture D. catch 14. Open and friendly talks will help you stay on good with your colleagues and boss. A. relationships B. terms C. boats D. networks 15. She’s frustrated that she has to do all the household chores his sister doesn’t. A. when B. that C. while D. which Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 16. Unless you keep your parents informed, they are likely to be more and more distrustful. A. doubtful B. trustworthy C. strict D. reliable 17. An exchange course during secondary years will surely transform your child into a mature teenager. A. affect B. change C. develop D. train Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 18. I was surprised at the profound changes my hometown had undergone over the two decades. A. negligible B. considerable C. noticeable D. unavoidable 19. Most teachers easily get irritated by such troublesome behaviours. A. confused B. embarrassed C. excited D. pleased Make the correct form of the verbs in the brackets. 20. Jack (have) a car crash last weekend and (be) in hospital since then. 21. After a while, John got used to (take) care of himself living in the dormitory. 22. I (just, know) that Jane is in the hospital. I (visit) her this afternoon. Choose the correct adjectives. 23. She finds reading books bored boring. She’s interested interesting in playing sports. 24. Shua looks so tired tiring. He has just finished the running competition. 25. She forgot her lines in the play and looked so embarrassed embarrassing. III. READING Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. Preparing for an exchange course abroad involves a lot of things, one of which should be getting gifts for your hosts. As you are going to be under the same (26) for a while, it would be advisable to (27) good impression on arrival. Your gifts needn’t be (28) expensive or cumbersome, but it is crucial that it be something meaningful. There is a long list of items to choose from: your hometown (29), your handmade gifts, your school tee-shirt. Whatever the gift is, the (30) you present it to your hosts counts even more. 26. A. house B. ceiling C. home D. roof 27. A. make B. give C. do D. get 28. A. both B. all C. either D. neither 29. A. speciality B. specialist C. specialisation D. special 30. A. method B. way C. skill D. process Read the text and choose the correct answers. Human activities increasingly emit greenhouse gases, which build up in the atmosphere and warm the climate and lead to many changes around the world: in the atmosphere, on land and in the oceans. Many of these changes have positively and negatively affect people, society and the environment, including plants and animals. Major greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere for dozens (and even hundreds) of years, so their warming effects on the climate last for a long time, affecting both present and future generations. Climate change encompasses not only global warming, i.e. the rising average temperature, but also extreme weather events, shifting wildlife populations and habitats, rising seas and various other impacts. Warmer temperatures mean that there are more and more insects that spread diseases and that heat waves are getting more lethal to humans. Droughts and floods resulting from climate change also pose great threats to agriculture. A recent study shows that for every rise of one degree Celsius crop yields will go down 3 to 7 percent, severely affecting food insecurity. 31. Through their activities, man is creating greenhouse gases. A. the same amount of B. a greater amount of C. a smaller amount of D. the greatest amount of 32. The writer agrees with all the following EXCEPT . A. The increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause warmer weather. B. Greenhouse gases influence not only plants but also animals. C. Greenhouse gases are of no use to the earth. D. Greenhouse gases do not disappear quickly. 33. The word “encompass” means . A. hinder B. improve C. worsen D. include 34. Disease-spreading insects are mentioned as an example consequence of . A. extreme weather events B. higher temperatures C. wildlife habitat change D. climate change 35. According to the texts, heat waves are becoming to humans. A. unbearable B. more familiar C. less severe D. dissatisfying WRITING Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions. 36. When did John start studying Spanish? How long ? 37. They have never ridden a horse before. This is ? 38. My sister and I have no difficulty in decorating the house at Xmas. My sister and I are . 39. The principal visited our class during our test. While . 40. The last time I visited Jenny was 2 years ago. I haven’t . ----- THE END ----- I. PHONETICS Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1. A. teenager B. privacy C. irritation D. hatred 2. A. adolescent B. independence C. distrust D. education Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. 3. A. figure B. drama C. ballet D. guitar 4. A. kayaking B. mountaineer C. instrument D. dialog II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. 5. Helen dolls for years and hers is a huge collection now. A. has collected B. has been collecting C. collected D. were collecting 6. Peter as a bank manager for 30 years and retired at the age of 65. A. worked B. had been working C. had worked D. has worked 7. This is the fourth time we Paris. A. visited B. have been visiting C. have visited D. had visited 8. I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is out of this . A. earth B. world C. planet D. universe 9. Sitting in the front , I couldn’t enjoy the movie at all. A. row B. desk C. line D. queue 10. You must see this new film. It your favourite actor. A. stars B. acts C. directs D. displays 11. We planned a birthday party for him, but he wasn’t at all. A. surprised – surprising B. surprising – surprised ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KÌ 1 – ĐỀ SỐ 2 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 11 FRIENDS GLOBAL BIÊN SOẠN: BAN CHUYÊN MÔN LOIGIAIHAY.COM C. surprising – surprising D. surprised – surprised 12. With a mobile phone, an exchange student can easily stay in with his family and friends in his home country. A. communication B. touch C. correspondence D. call 13. I don’t think young children be allowed to use mobile phones at mealtime. A. ought B. much C. better D. should 14. Much to our surprise, we a huge sum of money from our uncle when he died. A. left B. deposited C. mortgaged D. inherited 15. My cousin got married and quickly down in Paris. A. emigrated B. closed C. settled D. lived Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 16. I really admire Hellen Keller for all her efforts and determination. A. doubt B. tolerate C. respect D. trust 17. Teenagers see the world differently and develop their own views. A. arguments B. pictures C. sights D. opinions Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 18. Home (2009) has been made available in different languages so that it will be of educational benefits to a larger audience. A. unrestricted B. impractical C. unusable D. inaccessible 19. Natural disasters, such as storms, are the direct consequences of climate change. A. causes B. impacts C. root D. development Make the correct form of the verbs in the brackets. 20. I (not come) home late. I promise 21. My parents (get) married in 1999 and they (have) 2 years after. 22. They (know) each other since they (be) young children. Choose aanthe to fill in the blanks. 23. My dad is Math teacher. In fact, he is only teacher in our family. 24. She is known as one of most beautiful girls in this ...
ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KÌ 1 – ĐỀ SỐ 1 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 11 FRIENDS GLOBAL BIÊN SOẠN: BAN CHUYÊN MÔN LOIGIAIHAY.COM I PHONETICS Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined 1 A bake B hang C capture D challenge 2 A emission B awareness C possibility D success Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others 3 A threaten B accept C anxious D patient 4 A media B computer C employee D collection II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences 5 He _ at the age of 60 and now he’s living on his pension A resigned B retired C retrained D retreated 6 Jack _ on his grandparents’ farm and he enjoyed his childhood there A brought up B grew up C settled down D came into 7 Tom and Mary have just got _ and they are getting ready for their wedding A married B divorced C split D engaged 8 When you are _ your twenties, you are in perfect health to do whatever you want A of B on C in D under 9 My family has lived in this village for many _ A categories B descendants C generations D ancestors 10 How long is it since John _ collecting memorabilia? A starts B started C has started D had started 11 Peter _ in Paris for 4 years, then he _ to London and _ there ever since A has lived – has moved – has been B lived – has moved – was C lived – moved – has been D had lived – moved – was 12 We _ the housework all morning That’s why we are exhausted A have cleaned B have been cleaning C were cleaning D cleaned 13 This camera helps you _ a perfect image of the landscape you’re enjoying A arrest B captivate C capture D catch 14 Open and friendly talks will help you stay on good _ with your colleagues and boss A relationships B terms C boats D networks 15 She’s frustrated that she has to do all the household chores _ his sister doesn’t A when B that C while D which Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences 16 Unless you keep your parents informed, they are likely to be more and more distrustful A doubtful B trustworthy C strict D reliable 17 An exchange course during secondary years will surely transform your child into a mature teenager A affect B change C develop D train Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences 18 I was surprised at the profound changes my hometown had undergone over the two decades A negligible B considerable C noticeable D unavoidable 19 Most teachers easily get irritated by such troublesome behaviours A confused B embarrassed C excited D pleased Make the correct form of the verbs in the brackets 20 Jack (have) _ a car crash last weekend and (be) in hospital since then 21 After a while, John got used to (take) _ care of himself living in the dormitory 22 I (just, know) that Jane is in the hospital I (visit) _ her this afternoon Choose the correct adjectives 23 She finds reading books bored / boring She’s interested / interesting in playing sports 24 Shua looks so tired / tiring He has just finished the running competition 25 She forgot her lines in the play and looked so embarrassed / embarrassing III READING Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage Preparing for an exchange course abroad involves a lot of things, one of which should be getting gifts for your hosts As you are going to be under the same (26) _ for a while, it would be advisable to (27) _ good impression on arrival Your gifts needn’t be (28) _ expensive or cumbersome, but it is crucial that it be something meaningful There is a long list of items to choose from: your hometown (29) _, your handmade gifts, your school tee-shirt Whatever the gift is, the (30) _ you present it to your hosts counts even more 26 A house B ceiling C home D roof 27 A make B give C do D get 28 A both B all C either D neither 29 A speciality B specialist C specialisation D special 30 A method B way C skill D process Read the text and choose the correct answers Human activities increasingly emit greenhouse gases, which build up in the atmosphere and warm the climate and lead to many changes around the world: in the atmosphere, on land and in the oceans Many of these changes have positively and negatively affect people, society and the environment, including plants and animals Major greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere for dozens (and even hundreds) of years, so their warming effects on the climate last for a long time, affecting both present and future generations Climate change encompasses not only global warming, i.e the rising average temperature, but also extreme weather events, shifting wildlife populations and habitats, rising seas and various other impacts Warmer temperatures mean that there are more and more insects that spread diseases and that heat waves are getting more lethal to humans Droughts and floods resulting from climate change also pose great threats to agriculture A recent study shows that for every rise of one degree Celsius crop yields will go down 3 to 7 percent, severely affecting food insecurity 31 Through their activities, man is creating _ greenhouse gases A the same amount of B a greater amount of C a smaller amount of D the greatest amount of 32 The writer agrees with all the following EXCEPT _ A The increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere cause warmer weather B Greenhouse gases influence not only plants but also animals C Greenhouse gases are of no use to the earth D Greenhouse gases do not disappear quickly 33 The word “encompass” means _ A hinder B improve C worsen D include 34 Disease-spreading insects are mentioned as an example consequence of _ A extreme weather events B higher temperatures C wildlife habitat change D climate change 35 According to the texts, heat waves are becoming _ to humans A unbearable B more familiar C less severe D dissatisfying WRITING Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions 36 When did John start studying Spanish? How long _? 37 They have never ridden a horse before This is _? 38 My sister and I have no difficulty in decorating the house at Xmas My sister and I are _ 39 The principal visited our class during our test While _ 40 The last time I visited Jenny was 2 years ago I haven’t _ - THE END - ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KÌ 1 – ĐỀ SỐ 2 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 11 FRIENDS GLOBAL BIÊN SOẠN: BAN CHUYÊN MÔN LOIGIAIHAY.COM I PHONETICS Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined 1 A teenager B privacy C irritation D hatred 2 A adolescent B independence C distrust D education Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others 3 A figure B drama C ballet D guitar 4 A kayaking B mountaineer C instrument D dialog II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences 5 Helen _ dolls for years and hers is a huge collection now A has collected B has been collecting C collected D were collecting 6 Peter _ as a bank manager for 30 years and retired at the age of 65 A worked B had been working C had worked D has worked 7 This is the fourth time we _ Paris A visited B have been visiting C have visited D had visited 8 I highly recommend this restaurant The food is out of this _ A earth B world C planet D universe 9 Sitting in the front _, I couldn’t enjoy the movie at all A row B desk C line D queue 10 You must see this new film It _ your favourite actor A stars B acts C directs D displays 11 We planned a birthday party for him, but he wasn’t _ at all A surprised – surprising B surprising – surprised C surprising – surprising D surprised – surprised 12 With a mobile phone, an exchange student can easily stay in _ with his family and friends in his home country A communication B touch C correspondence D call 13 I don’t think young children _ be allowed to use mobile phones at mealtime A ought B much C better D should 14 Much to our surprise, we _ a huge sum of money from our uncle when he died A left B deposited C mortgaged D inherited 15 My cousin got married and quickly _ down in Paris A emigrated B closed C settled D lived Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences 16 I really admire Hellen Keller for all her efforts and determination A doubt B tolerate C respect D trust 17 Teenagers see the world differently and develop their own views A arguments B pictures C sights D opinions Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences 18 Home (2009) has been made available in different languages so that it will be of educational benefits to a larger audience A unrestricted B impractical C unusable D inaccessible 19 Natural disasters, such as storms, are the direct consequences of climate change A causes B impacts C root D development Make the correct form of the verbs in the brackets 20 I (not come) home late I promise! 21 My parents (get) married in 1999 and they (have) _ 2 years after 22 They (know) each other since they (be) young children Choose a/an/the to fill in the blanks 23 My dad is _ Math teacher In fact, he is _ only teacher in our family 24 She is known as one of most beautiful girls in this town 25 You can earn about 100$ hour by doing this job, but it also puts high demands on the data quality III READING Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage The most important (26) _ of a person’s life is the first few years when he/she is a child It is in these years (27) _ the brain grows the fastest The brain makes more than one million new connections every second In actual fact, it is widely held that 80 percent of the brain is formed by the time a child (28) _ three A child needs food, play and love to grow mentally and physically Half of each meal a baby eats is used to (29) _ his/her brain All the energy from the meal is devoted to making the brain connections A child learns a lot during his/her playtime and develops a sense of security in his/her parent’s love (30) _, as parents, one should never underestimate the power of nutritious food, playtime and food 26 A part B phase C era D season 27 A that B when C which D where 28 A develops B becomes C turns D has 29 A build B built C building D have built 30 A However B Moreover C Lastly D Therefore Read the text and choose the correct answers Sporting memorabilia has always been the craze among fans of all kinds of sports Collecting sporting memorabilia is a fun and exciting way to show your love and passion for sports The most common reason for collecting memorabilia is its sentimental value Memorabilia bring back collectors’ special memories of their favourite teams, players, or sports moments Some other people take great lengths in pursuing the rare items They say that the thrill of the search is as rewarding as owning one and that is an adventure of excitement Some others collect sports memorabilia as a form of investment Many items get increasingly valuable over time These are the ones associated with legendary players or historic moments Ultimately, collecting sports memorabilia is a matter of personal choice depending on individual preferences and motivations Whatever kind of collectors, it’s undeniable that collecting sporting memorabilia is a way to show our appreciation of the sports we love 31 What does the passage mainly discuss? A The benefits of collecting memorabilia B The ways to collect memorabilia C The causes of collecting memorabilia D The guide to collect memorabilia 32 The word “craze” is closest in meaning to _ A madness B happiness C trend D aim 33 Which of the following is NOT true of collecting memorabilia? A Most people collect memorabilia for emotional reasons B It is the best way to show you love a sport C Memorabilia can be a form of investment D Some people try hard to own rare memorabilia 34 It can be inferred from the passage that _ A memorabilia’s value stays unchanged throughout the years B owning one item of memorabilia is the most important C what memorabilia to collect reflects collectors’ likes and dislikes D memorabilia are collected only for fun and childhood memories 35 What is the tone of the passage? A Neutral B Approving C Disapproving D Sarcastic WRITING Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions 36 I have never been to such an impressive toy museum before This is _ 37 I haven’t been to the cinema for two months The last _ 38 I hang out with Elena a lot, but now we don’t often meet each other I used _ 39 I find getting up early difficult I’m _ 40 If I were you, I would try different kinds of food I think - THE END - ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KÌ 1 – ĐỀ SỐ 3 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 11 FRIENDS GLOBAL BIÊN SOẠN: BAN CHUYÊN MÔN LOIGIAIHAY.COM I PHONETICS Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined 1 A manner B accessible C adolescent D financial 2 A stressed B released C accessed D raised Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others 3 A guilty B upset C worried D social 4 A impact B release C control D distrust II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences 5 John _ with the kids That’s why he looks exhausted A played B has played C has been playing D had played 6 John left the lecture early because he _ a headache A had B used to have C was having D had had 7 Helen is _ with working on night shifts She can easily stay up all night A used B familiar C accustomed D aware 8 While we _ dinner, Jack came We asked him to join us A had had B were having C had D have been having 9 Most parents _ technology for their children’s distraction from schoolwork A scold B disapprove C blame D oppose 10 Her _ tone means she suspected us of stealing her money A miserable B arrogant C accusing D confident 11 Social teenagers can easily _ on with their teachers and classmates A fit B make C live D get 12 Most teenagers prefer being on their own to being in the _ of their parents A attendance B appearance C company D surveillance 13 It’s an _ competition The children are so _ A excited – excited B exciting – exciting C excited – exciting D exciting – excited 14 Jack _ taken to the zoo every month when he was a kid A was used to B used to C used to being D used to be 15 Is this book that you’re looking for? A a B the C an D x Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences 16 The findings of latest research confirm the harm that greenhouse gases do to the environment A reveal B ignore C question D prove 17 I expected him to help me, so his refusal was a real let-down A disappointment B excitement C opposition D encouragement Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences 18 My mom never believes in psychological consultation and she regards the advice as good in theory A in lessons B in calculations C in practice D in control 19 Vietnamese ethnic groups have distinct customs, and we can easily tell the apart A different B similar C complicated D boring Make the correct form of the verbs in the brackets 20 He (live) _ in New York, but he (move) _ to Los Angeles last year because of his new job 21 Can you guess the winner? – I’m not sure, but I think the Red team (become) _ the winner Their teamwork is really good 22 She’s not used to (have) _ meals without watching something on YouTube Choose the correct answers 23 They sounded so angry / angrily when knowing that their son hadn’t told her them truth 24 She is a / the last person who left the room 25 Do you find knitting interested / interesting? III READING Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage Leisure activities (26) _ an important part in a teenager’s development They arouse his or her interests, urging him or her to explore a new world of knowledge (27) _ leisure activities, teenagers join in a community of people with the same likes The network (28) _ to close friendships which help teenagers through thick and thin (29) _, leisure activities make an excellent heaven (30) _ teenagers get away from the stress for a while or let off their steam or anger in a positive way 26 A do B play C have D serve 27 A By B In C On D Through 28 A forms B refers C causes D leads 29 A However B Thus C Besides D Otherwise 30 A which B that C whose D where Read the passage below and choose the correct answers It is a common misconception that greenhouse gases only have detrimental effects on the Earth and our world would be a much better place without them In fact, they play an indispensable role in our ecology The Earth’s most abundant greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, CFCs and water vapour, all of which can be found near the Earth surface They absorb radiation, heating up the atmosphere For example, carbon dioxide and water vapour take in infrared radiations coming to the earth At the same time, they partly reflect these infrared radiations back to the earth’s surface The process of radiation absorption maintains the temperature of the Earth in a way that makes the green planet habitable for mankind Without these greenhouse gases and their service, the Earth’s temperature would fall drastically and become uninhabitable 31 What is the purpose of the text? A To inform ways to conserve the earth B To deal with a mistaken belief regarding greenhouse gases C To emphasise the damaging effects of greenhouse gases D To define and categorise greenhouse effects 32 Radiation absorption makes the earth _ enough for habitation A cold B hot C stuffy D warm 33 Near the surface of the Earth are _ types of greenhouse gases A 4 B 5 C 6 D 7 34 The word “drastically” is closest in meaning to _ A gradually B moderately C slightly D considerably 35 What is the tone of the passage? A Sarcastic B Critical C Complimentary D Neutral WRITING Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions 36 John started his game of tennis 4 hours ago and he’s still playing John has _ 37 It is the first time I have ever looked up to a scientist so much I have never 38 I walked to school when I was a child, but now I go to school by bike I used _ 39 I haven’t gone to the cinema for about 2 months The last 40 I haven’t seen such a monumental statue before This is the first time - THE END -