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TRƯỜNG THPT KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II ~ NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 TỔ ANH VĂN MÔN ANH VĂN LỚP 11 Mã Đề 309 Ngày ……… tháng 05 năm 2008 (Thời gian: 45 phút) Mã Phách …………… Điểm I. READING COMPREHENSION. Read the passages below then choose and circle the correct answer among A, B, C or D. THE ANCIENT SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD In 200 B.C., Philon of Byzantium, a traveller, first compiled a list of the most beautiful architectural buildings and sculptures, which are still known today as the Seven Wonders of the World. These wonders belong to the Ancient World and were all constructed more than 2,000 years ago. Today, only Egyptian Pyramids at Giza remain. In September 1999, Bernard Weber, a Swiss, launched his Web site to offer people the opportunity to participate in the first global Internet vote to elect the New Seven Wonders of the World of the past 2,200 years. There are 25 candidate sites, 17 from UNESCO's world heritage list and 8 sites suggested by the public. Seven of twenty-five nominated sites will be elected the New Seven Wonders of the World. Bernard Weber said, "Seven will be the exact number of things that an average person can remember with a little challenge, and you need that little challenge not to forget!" It is expected that the official declaration ceremony of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, July 7, 2007, will be broadcast around the world. 01. How many ancient wonders of the world still exist? A. Two. B. Four. C. One. D. Three. 02. Who designed the metal structure for the Statue of Liberty? A. An English engineer. B. A French engineer. C. An American engineer. D. A Chinese engineer. 03. Which of the following is not located in the United States? A. The Empire State Building. B. The Sears Tower. C. The Statue of Liberty. D. The Petronas Towers. 04. When were the Seven Wonders of the World first compiled? A. In the 16th century. B. In 200 A.D. C. In the 12th century. D. More than 2,000 years ago. 05. Which of the following is the tallest building in the world now? A. The Eiffel Tower. B. The Petronas Towers. C. Taipei 101. D. The Empire State Building II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY. Circle the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. 06. He used to read a lot of books, ………? A. didn't he B. did he C. does he D. doesn't he 07. Kate is the only person …… understands me. A. that B. whom C. whose D. who 08. The spacecraft ……. on the moon's surface successfully. A. took off B. flew C. landed D. fell 09. Neither Dad nor my brothers ……. at my last party A. were B. was C. went D. came 10. Soccer and football are two most popular ………. sports. A. individual B. spectator C. competitive D. crowded 11. Was Yang Liwei the first man that ……. foot on the moon? A. set B. placed C. laid D. put 12. China …… as the first country in Asia that launched humans into space. A. ranks B. numbers C. sorts D. classifies 13. The Games was an occasion …… strength and sports skills are tested. A. when B. which C. that D. where 14. How the Great Pyramid of Giza was built is still …… A. mysterious B. mystery C. buried D. hidden 15. In Britain, the most ……… leisure activities are home based. A. common B. often C. famous D. well-known 16. Vietnam was the …… country in 22 nd SEA Games. A. chief B. key C. master D. host 17. It was late, but we …… come home before midnight. A. were able to B. could C. were possible to D. were enabled to 18. We …… you on your successful venture into space. A. congratulate B. miss C. owe D. thank 309 B 19. Those ……. asked the policeman for direction to the city centre. A. buses B. pedestrians C. lorries D. automobiles 20. The Cosmonaut Training Centre at Star City, Russia was ……. after Yuri Gagarin. A. followed B. named C. built up D. going 21. Other pursuits …… listening to music, reading, do-it-yourself home improvements, and gardening. A. include B. involve C. add D. consist 22. ……. do you spend on your hobbies? A. How many times B. How long C. How much time D. How often 23. Yuri Gagarin's ………. flight was made on 12 th , April, 1961. A. historian B. historical C. historic D. history 24. These sporting activities are almost ……. undertaken by men and women. A. evenly B. wholly C. equally D. totally III. WRITING. Rewrite each of these sentences in such a way that the original meaning is retained. 25. It was said that many people were homeless after the floods. Many ……………………………………………………………………………………… 26. My father doesn't like football and my mother doesn't either. Neither …………………………………………………………………………………… 27. On 15 th , 2003, China launched its first spacecraft into space. On 15 th , 2003, Chinese first …………………………………………………. IV. CORRECTIONS. Pick out the mistake (A, B, C or D) in each of these sentences and correct them. 28. The (A) flight which (B) I travelled was (C) fully booked (D). ………… 29. Nam was (A) said to leave (B) before (C) the exam began (D). ………… 30. I have never (A) gone (B) to (C) the pyramids before (D) ………… V. GAP-FILL. Read the passage then find ONE word to fill in each blank. Last summer we (31) a brief tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, Nha Trang. This tower complex is one of the most beautiful examples of Cham architecture in central Vietnam. The Ponagar Cham Towers (32) of four towers. They are heated on Cu Lao Marble Hill, 2 km north of Nha Trang. They were built between the 8 th and 13 th centuries. The remaining towers were dedicated to different gods. The largest one was built (33) honour of Lady Thien Y. The 22.5 m tower contains her sandstone statue sitting on Buddha's throne. The 2.6 m statue has 10 hands, (34) is holding a specific object illustrating the power of Buddha. The tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, (35) 5 hours, was a tiring but enjoyable and memorable trip. 31. ……………………… 32. ………………….……. 33. ……………………….34. ………………………….… 35. …………………………… VI. STRESS. Circle the word whose stressed syllable is different from the others. 36. A. enthusiasm B. appreciate C. participant D. circumstances 37. A. beautiful B. accomplished C. relative D. envelope 38. A. activities B. experiment C. ability D. generosity 39. A. profitably B. entertainment C. ignorantly D. popularly 40. A. necessary B. immediately C. continually D. categories VII. PHONETICS. Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) corresponding to the underlined part that is pronounced differently from those of other three words. 41. A. laugh B. enough C. though D. cough 42. A. pleasure B. sure C. frienship D. official 43. A. drove B. move C. love D. over 44. A. paid B. made C. said D. laid 45. A. pyramid B. hurry C. pyjamas D. typical THE END TRƯỜNG THPT ĐẠ HUOAI KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II ~ NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 TỔ ANH VĂN MÔN ANH VĂN LỚP 11 Mã Đề 473 Ngày ………tháng 05 năm 2008 (Thời gian: 45 phút) Mã Phách……………… Điểm I. READING COMPREHENSION. Read the passages below then choose and circle the correct answer among A, B, C or D. THE ANCIENT SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD In 200 B.C., Philon of Byzantium, a traveller, first compiled a list of the most beautiful architectural buildings and sculptures, which are still known today as the Seven Wonders of the World. These wonders belong to the Ancient World and were all constructed more than 2,000 years ago. Today, only Egyptian Pyramids at Giza remain. In September 1999, Bernard Weber, a Swiss, launched his Web site to offer people the opportunity to participate in the first global Internet vote to elect the New Seven Wonders of the World of the past 2,200 years. There are 25 candidate sites, 17 from UNESCO's world heritage list and 8 sites suggested by the public. Seven of twenty-five nominated sites will be elected the New Seven Wonders of the World. Bernard Weber said, "Seven will be the exact number of things that an average person can remember with a little challenge, and you need that little challenge not to forget!" It is expected that the official declaration ceremony of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, July 7, 2007, will be broadcast around the world. 01. How many ancient wonders of the world still exist? A. Two. B. Four. C. One. D. Three. 02. Who designed the metal structure for the Statue of Liberty? A. An English engineer. B. A French engineer. C. An American engineer. D. A Chinese engineer. 03. Which of the following is not located in the United States? A. The Empire State Building. B. The Sears Tower. C. The Statue of Liberty. D. The Petronas Towers. 04. When were the Seven Wonders of the World first compiled? A. In the 16th century. B. In 200 A.D. C. In the 12th century. D. More than 2,000 years ago. 05. Which of the following is the tallest building in the world now? A. The Eiffel Tower. B. The Petronas Towers. C. Taipei 101. D. The Empire State Building II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY. Circle the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. 06. He used to read a lot of books, ………? A. didn't he B. doesn't he C. did he D. does he 07. Kate is the only person …… understands me A. that B. whom C. whose D. who 08. The spacecraft …… on the moon's surface successfully. A. took off B. flew C. landed D. fell 09. Neither Dad nor my brothers ……. at my last party. A. were B. was C. went D. came 10. Soccer and football are two most popular ……… sports. A. individual B. spectator C. competitive D. crowded 11. Was Yang Liwei the first man that ……. foot on the moon? A. set B. placed C. laid D. put 12. China …… as the first country in Asia that launched humans into space. A. ranks B. numbers C. sorts D. classifies 13. The Games was an occasion …… strength and sports skills are tested. A. when B. which C. that D. where 14. How the Great Pyramid of Giza was built is still …… A. mysterious B. mystery C. buried D. hidden 15. In Britain, the most ……… leisure activities are home based. A. common B. often C. famous D. well-known 16. Vietnam was the …… country in 22 nd SEA Games. A. chief B. key C. master D. host 17. It was late, but we …… come home before midnight. A. were able to B. could C. were possible to D. were enabled to 18. We …… you on your successful venture into space. A. congratulate B. miss C. owe D. thank 473 B 19. Those ……. asked the policeman for direction to the city centre. A. buses B. pedestrians C. lorries D. automobiles 20. The Cosmonaut Training Centre at Star City, Russia was …… after Yuri Gagarin. A. followed B. named C. built up D. going 21. Other pursuits …… listening to music, reading, do-it-yourself home improvements, and gardening A. include B. involve C. add D. consist 22. ……. do you spend on your hobbies? A. How many times B. How long C. How much time D. How often 23. Yuri Gagarin's ………. flight was made on 12 th , April, 1961. A. historian B. historical C. historic D. history 24. These sporting activities are almost ……. undertaken by men and women. A. evenly B. wholly C. equally D. totally III. WRITING. Rewrite each of these sentences in such a way that the original meaning is retained. 25. It was said that many people were homeless after the floods. Many …………………………………………………………………………… 26. My father doesn't like football and my mother doesn't either. Neither ………………………………………………………………………… 27. On 15 th , 2003, China launched its first spacecraft into space. On 15 th , 2003, Chinese first ………………………………………………… IV. CORRECTIONS. Pick out the mistake (A, B, C or D) in each of these sentences and correct them. 28. The (A) flight which (B) I travelled was (C) fully booked (D). ………… 29. Nam was (A) said to leave (B) before (C) the exam began (D). ………… 30. I have never (A) gone (B) to (C) the pyramids before (D) ………… V. GAP-FILL. Read the passage then find one word to fill in each blank. Last summer we (31) a brief tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, Nha Trang. This tower complex is one of the most beautiful examples of Cham architecture in central Vietnam. The Ponagar Cham Towers (32) of four towers. They are heated on Cu Lao Marble Hill, 2 km north of Nha Trang. They were built between the 8 th and 13 th centuries. The remaining towers were dedicated to different gods. The largest one was built (33) honour of Lady Thien Y. The 22.5 m tower contains her sandstone statue sitting on Buddha's throne. The 2.6 m statue has 10 hands, (34) is holding a specific object illustrating the power of Buddha. The tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, (35) 5 hours, was a tiring but enjoyable and memorable trip. 31. ………………………… 32. ……………………………… 33. ………………………… 34. ……………………. 35. ……………………… VI. STRESS. Circle the word whose stressed syllable is different from the others. 36. A. enthusiasm B. appreciate C. participant D. circumstances 37. A. beautiful B. accomplished C. relative D. envelope 38. A. activities B. experiment C. ability D. generosity 39. A. profitably B. entertainment C. ignorantly D. popularly 40. A. necessary B. immediately C. continually D. categories VII. PHONETICS. Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) corresponding to the underlined part that is pronounced differently from those of other three words. 41. A. laugh B. enough C. though D. cough 42. A. pleasure B. sure C. frienship D. official 43. A. drove B. move C. love D. over 44. A. paid B. made C. said D. laid 45. A. pyramid B. hurry C. pyjamas D. typical THE END TRƯỜNG THPT ĐẠ HUOAI KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II ~ NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 TỔ ANH VĂN MÔN ANH VĂN LỚP 11 Mã Đề 594 Ngày ……… tháng 05 năm 2008 (Thời gian: 45 phút) Mã Phách ………… Điểm I. READING COMPREHENSION. Read the passages below then choose and circle the correct answer among A, B, C or D. THE ANCIENT SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD In 200 B.C., Philon of Byzantium, a traveller, first compiled a list of the most beautiful architectural buildings and sculptures, which are still known today as the Seven Wonders of the World. These wonders belong to the Ancient World and were all constructed more than 2,000 years ago. Today, only Egyptian Pyramids at Giza remain. In September 1999, Bernard Weber, a Swiss, launched his Web site to offer people the opportunity to participate in the first global Internet vote to elect the New Seven Wonders of the World of the past 2,200 years. There are 25 candidate sites, 17 from UNESCO's world heritage list and 8 sites suggested by the public. Seven of twenty-five nominated sites will be elected the New Seven Wonders of the World. Bernard Weber said, "Seven will be the exact number of things that an average person can remember with a little challenge, and you need that little challenge not to forget!" It is expected that the official declaration ceremony of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, July 7, 2007, will be broadcast around the world. 01. How many ancient wonders of the world still exist? A. Two. B. Four. C. One. D. Three. 02. Who designed the metal structure for the Statue of Liberty? A. An English engineer. B. A French engineer. C. An American engineer. D. A Chinese engineer. 03. Which of the following is not located in the United States? A. The Empire State Building. B. The Sears Tower. C. The Statue of Liberty. D. The Petronas Towers. 04. When were the Seven Wonders of the World first compiled? A. In the 16th century. B. In 200 A.D. C. In the 12th century. D. More than 2,000 years ago. 05. Which of the following is the tallest building in the world now? A. The Eiffel Tower. B. The Petronas Towers. C. Taipei 101. D. The Empire State Building II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY. Circle the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. 06. He used to read a lot of books, ………? A. didn't he B. doesn't he C. did he D. doesn't he 07. Kate is the only person …… understands me. A. that B. whom C. whose D. who 08. The spacecraft …… on the moon's surface successfully. A. took off B. flew C. landed D. fell 09. Neither Dad nor my brothers ……. at my last party. A. were B. was C. went D. came 10. Soccer and football are two most popular ……… sports. A. individual B. spectator C. competitive D. crowded 11. Was Yang Liwei the first man that ……. foot on the moon? A. set B. placed C. laid D. put 12. China …… as the first country in Asia that launched humans into space. A. ranks B. numbers C. sorts D. classifies 13. The Games was an occasion …… strength and sports skills are tested A. when B. which C. that D. where 14. How the Great Pyramid of Giza was built is still …… A. mysterious B. mystery C. buried D. hidden 15. In Britain, the most ……… leisure activities are home based. A. common B. often C. famous D. well-known 16. Vietnam was the …… country in 22 nd SEA Games. A. chief B. key C. master D. host 594 B 17. It was late, but we …… come home before midnight. A. were able to B. could C. were possible to D. were enabled to 18. We …… you on your successful venture into space. A. congratulate B. miss C. owe D. thank 19. Those ……. asked the policeman for direction to the city centre. A. buses B. pedestrians C. lorries D. automobiles 20. The Cosmonaut Training Centre at Star City, Russia was ……. after Yuri Gagarin. A. followed B. named C. built up D. going 21. Other pursuits …… listening to music, reading, do-it-yourself home improvements, and gardening. A. include B. involve C. add D. consist 22. ……. do you spend on your hobbies? A. How many times B. How long C. How much time D. How often 23. Yuri Gagarin's ………. flight was made on 12 th , April, 1961. A. historian B. historical C. historic D. history 24. These sporting activities are almost ……. undertaken by men and women. A. evenly B. wholly C. equally D. totally III. WRITING. Rewrite each of these sentences in such a way that the original meaning is retained. 25. It was said that many people were homeless after the floods. Many …………………………………………………………………………………… 26. My father doesn't like football and my mother doesn't either. Neither ………………………………………………………………………………… 27. On 15 th , 2003, China launched its first spacecraft into space. On 15 th , 2003, Chinese first ………………………………………………… IV. CORRECTIONS. Pick out the mistake (A, B, C or D) in each of these sentences and correct them. 28. The (A) flight which (B) I travelled was (C) fully booked (D). ………… 29. Nam was (A) said to leave (B) before (C) the exam began (D). ………… 30. I have never (A) gone (B) to (C) the pyramids before (D) ………… V. GAP-FILL. Read the passage then find ONE word to fill in each blank. Last summer we (31) a brief tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, Nha Trang. This tower complex is one of the most beautiful examples of Cham architecture in central Vietnam. The Ponagar Cham Towers (32) of four towers. They are heated on Cu Lao Marble Hill, 2 km north of Nha Trang. They were built between the 8 th and 13 th centuries. The remaining towers were dedicated to different gods. The largest one was built (33) honour of Lady Thien Y. The 22.5 m tower contains her sandstone statue sitting on Buddha's throne. The 2.6 m statue has 10 hands, (34) is holding a specific object illustrating the power of Buddha. The tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, (35) 5 hours, was a tiring but enjoyable and memorable trip. 31. ………………………. 32. …………………………… 33. …………………………… 34. ……………………… 35. ……………………… VI. STRESS. Circle the word whose stressed syllable is different from the others. 36. A. enthusiasm B. appreciate C. participant D. circumstances 37. A. beautiful B. accomplished C. relative D. envelope 38. A. activities B. experiment C. ability D. generosity 39. A. profitably B. entertainment C. ignorantly D. popularly 40. A. necessary B. immediately C. continually D. categories VII. PHONETICS. Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) corresponding to the underlined part that is pronounced differently from those of other three words. 41. A. laugh B. enough C. though D. cough 42. A. pleasure B. sure C. frienship D. official 43. A. drove B. move C. love D. over 44. A. paid B. made C. said D. laid 45. A. pyramid B. hurry C. pyjamas D. typical THE END TRƯỜNG THPT ĐẠ HUOAI KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II ~ NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 TỔ ANH VĂN MÔN ANH VĂN LỚP 11 Mã Đề 682 Ngày ……… tháng 05 năm 2008 (Thời gian: 45 phút) Mã Phách ………… Điểm I. READING COMPREHENSION. Read the passage below then choose and circle the correct answer among A, B, C or D. THE ANCIENT SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD In 200 B.C., Philon of Byzantium, a traveller, first compiled a list of the most beautiful architectural buildings and sculptures, which are still known today as the Seven Wonders of the World. These wonders belong to the Ancient World and were all constructed more than 2,000 years ago. Today, only Egyptian Pyramids at Giza remain. In September 1999, Bernard Weber, a Swiss, launched his Web site to offer people the opportunity to participate in the first global Internet vote to elect the New Seven Wonders of the World of the past 2,200 years. There are 25 candidate sites, 17 from UNESCO's world heritage list and 8 sites suggested by the public. Seven of twenty-five nominated sites will be elected the New Seven Wonders of the World. Bernard Weber said, "Seven will be the exact number of things that an average person can remember with a little challenge, and you need that little challenge not to forget!" It is expected that the official declaration ceremony of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, July 7, 2007, will be broadcast around the world. 01. How many ancient wonders of the world still exist? A. Two. B. Four. C. One. D. Three. 02. Who designed the metal structure for the Statue of Liberty? A. An English engineer. B. A French engineer. C. An American engineer. D. A Chinese engineer. 03. Which of the following is not located in the United States? A. The Empire State Building. B. The Sears Tower. C. The Statue of Liberty. D. The Petronas Towers. 04. When were the Seven Wonders of the World first compiled? A. In the 16th century. B. In 200 A.D. C. In the 12th century. D. More than 2,000 years ago. 05. Which of the following is the tallest building in the world now? A. The Eiffel Tower. B. The Petronas Towers. C. Taipei 101. D. The Empire State Building II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY. Circle the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. 06. He used to read a lot of books, ………? A. doesn't he B. didn't he C. did he D. doesn't he 07. Kate is the only person …… understands me A. that B. whom C. whose D. who 08. The spacecraft ……. on the moon's surface successfully. A. took off B. flew C. landed D. fell 09. Neither Dad nor my brothers ……. at my last party A. were B. was C. went D. came 10. Soccer and football are two most popular ……… sports. A. individual B. spectator C. competitive D. crowded 11. Was Yang Liwei the first man that ……. foot on the moon?. A. set B. placed C. laid D. put 12. China …… as the first country in Asia that launched humans into space. A. ranks B. numbers C. sorts D. classifies 13. The Games was an occasion …… strength and sports skills are tested. A. when B. which C. that D. where 14. How the Great Pyramid of Giza was built is still …… A. mysterious B. mystery C. buried D. hidden 15. In Britain, the most ……… leisure activities are home based. A. common B. often C. famous D. well-known 16. Vietnam was the …… country in 22 nd SEA Games. A. chief B. key C. master D. host 17. It was late, but we …… come home before midnight. A. were able to B. could C. were possible to D. were enabled to 18. We …… you on your successful venture into space. A. congratulate B. miss C. owe D. thank 682 B 19. Those …… asked the policeman for direction to the city centre. A. buses B. pedestrians C. lorries D. automobiles 20. The Cosmonaut Training Centre at Star City, Russia was …… after Yuri Gagarin A. followed B. named C. built up D. going 21. Other pursuits …… listening to music, reading, do-it-yourself home improvements, and gardening. A. include B. involve C. add D. consist 22. ……. do you spend on your hobbies?. A. How many times B. How long C. How much time D. How often 23. Yuri Gagarin's …… flight was made on 12 th , April, 1961. A. historian B. historical C. historic D. history 24. These sporting activities are almost ……. undertaken by men and women. A. evenly B. wholly C. equally D. totally III. WRITING. Rewrite each of these sentences in such a way that the original meaning is retained. 25. It was said that many people were homeless after the floods. Many ………………………………………………………………………………………. 26. My father doesn't like football and my mother doesn't either. Neither …………………………………………………………………………………… 27. On 15 th , 2003, China launched its first spacecraft into space. On 15 th , 2003, Chinese first ……………………………………………………. IV. CORRECTIONS. Pick out the mistake (A, B, C or D) in each of these sentences and correct them. 28. The (A) flight which (B) I travelled was (C) fully booked (D). ………… 29. Nam was (A) said to leave (B) before (C) the exam began (D). ………… 30. I have never (A) gone (B) to (C) the pyramids before (D) ………… V. GAP-FILL. Read the passage then find one word to fill in each blank. Last summer we (31) a brief tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, Nha Trang. This tower complex is one of the most beautiful examples of Cham architecture in central Vietnam. The Ponagar Cham Towers (32) of four towers. They are heated on Cu Lao Marble Hill, 2 km north of Nha Trang. They were built between the 8 th and 13 th centuries. The remaining towers were dedicated to different gods. The largest one was built (33) honour of Lady Thien Y. The 22.5 m tower contains her sandstone statue sitting on Buddha's throne. The 2.6 m statue has 10 hands, (34) is holding a specific object illustrating the power of Buddha. The tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, (35) 5 hours, was a tiring but enjoyable and memorable trip. 31. ………………………. 32. …………………………… 33. …………………………. 34. …………… ………… 35. ……………………………. VI. STRESS. Circle the word whose stressed syllable is different from the others. 36. A. enthusiasm B. appreciate C. participant D. circumstances 37. A. beautiful B. accomplished C. relative D. envelope 38. A. activities B. experiment C. ability D. generosity 39. A. profitably B. entertainment C. ignorantly D. popularly 40. A. necessary B. immediately C. continually D. categories VII. PHONETICS. Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) corresponding to the underlined part that is pronounced differently from those of other three words. 41. A. laugh B. enough C. though D. cough 42. A. pleasure B. sure C. frienship D. official 43. A. drove B. move C. love D. over 44. A. paid B. made C. said D. laid 45. A. pyramid B. hurry C. pyjamas D. typical THE END TRƯỜNG THPT ĐẠ HUOAI KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II ~ NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 TỔ ANH VĂN MÔN ANH VĂN LỚP 11 Mã Đề 719 Ngày ……… tháng 05 năm 2008 (Thời gian: 45 phút) Mã Phách ………… Điểm I. READING COMPREHENSION. Read the passages below then choose and circle the correct answer among A, B, C or D. THE ANCIENT SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD In 200 B.C., Philon of Byzantium, a traveller, first compiled a list of the most beautiful architectural buildings and sculptures, which are still known today as the Seven Wonders of the World. These wonders belong to the Ancient World and were all constructed more than 2,000 years ago. Today, only Egyptian Pyramids at Giza remain. In September 1999, Bernard Weber, a Swiss, launched his Web site to offer people the opportunity to participate in the first global Internet vote to elect the New Seven Wonders of the World of the past 2,200 years. There are 25 candidate sites, 17 from UNESCO's world heritage list and 8 sites suggested by the public. Seven of twenty-five nominated sites will be elected the New Seven Wonders of the World. Bernard Weber said, "Seven will be the exact number of things that an average person can remember with a little challenge, and you need that little challenge not to forget!" It is expected that the official declaration ceremony of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, July 7, 2007, will be broadcast around the world. 01. How many ancient wonders of the world still exist? A. Two. B. Four. C. One. D. Three. 02. Who designed the metal structure for the Statue of Liberty? A. An English engineer. B. A French engineer. C. An American engineer. D. A Chinese engineer. 03. Which of the following is not located in the United States? A. The Empire State Building. B. The Sears Tower. C. The Statue of Liberty. D. The Petronas Towers. 04. When were the Seven Wonders of the World first compiled? A. In the 16th century. B. In 200 A.D. C. In the 12th century. D. More than 2,000 years ago. 05. Which of the following is the tallest building in the world now? A. The Eiffel Tower. B. The Petronas Towers. C. Taipei 101. D. The Empire State Building II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY. Circle the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. 06. He used to read a lot of books, ………? A. didn't he B. doesn't he C. did he D. does he 07. Kate is the only person …… understands me A. that B. whom C. whose D. who 08. The spacecraft ……. on the moon's surface successfully. A. took off B. flew C. landed D. fell 09. Neither Dad nor my brothers …… at my last party A. were B. was C. went D. came 10. Soccer and football are two most popular ………. sports. A. individual B. spectator C. competitive D. crowded 11. Was Yang Liwei the first man that ……. foot on the moon? A. set B. placed C. laid D. put 12. China …… as the first country in Asia that launched humans into space. A. ranks B. numbers C. sorts D. classifies 13. The Games was an occasion …… strength and sports skills are tested. A. when B. which C. that D. where 14. How the Great Pyramid of Giza was built is still …… A. mysterious B. mystery C. buried D. hidden 15. In Britain, the most ……… leisure activities are home based. A. common B. often C. famous D. well-known 16. Vietnam was the …… country in 22 nd SEA Games. A. chief B. key C. master D. host 17. It was late, but we …… come home before midnight. A. were able to B. could C. were possible to D. were enabled to 719 B 18. We …… you on your successful venture into space. A. congratulate B. miss C. owe D. thank 19. Those …… asked the policeman for direction to the city centre. A. buses B. pedestrians C. lorries D. automobiles 20. The Cosmonaut Training Centre at Star City, Russia was ……. after Yuri Gagarin. A. followed B. named C. built up D. going 21. Other pursuits …… listening to music, reading, do-it-yourself home improvements, and gardening. A. include B. involve C. add D. consist 22. ……. do you spend on your hobbies? A. How many times B. How long C. How much time D. How often 23. Yuri Gagarin's ………. flight was made on 12 th , April, 1961. A. historian B. historical C. historic D. history 24. These sporting activities are almost ……. undertaken by men and women. A. evenly B. wholly C. equally D. totally III. WRITING. Rewrite each of these sentences in such a way that the original meaning is retained. 25. It was said that many people were homeless after the floods. Many ………………………………………………………………………… 26. My father doesn't like football and my mother doesn't either. Neither ………………………………………………………………………… 27. On 15 th , 2003, China launched its first spacecraft into space. On 15 th , 2003, Chinese first ………………………………………………… IV. CORRECTIONS. Pick out the mistake (A, B, C or D) in each of these sentences and correct them. 28. The (A) flight which (B) I travelled was (C) fully booked (D). ………… 29. Nam was (A) said to leave (B) before (C) the exam began (D). ………… 30. I have never (A) gone (B) to (C) the pyramids before (D) ………… V. GAP-FILL. Read the passage then find one word to fill in each blank. Last summer we (31) a brief tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, Nha Trang. This tower complex is one of the most beautiful examples of Cham architecture in central Vietnam. The Ponagar Cham Towers (32) of four towers. They are heated on Cu Lao Marble Hill, 2 km north of Nha Trang. They were built between the 8 th and 13 th centuries. The remaining towers were dedicated to different gods. The largest one was built (33) honour of Lady Thien Y. The 22.5 m tower contains her sandstone statue sitting on Buddha's throne. The 2.6 m statue has 10 hands, (34) is holding a specific object illustrating the power of Buddha. The tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, (35) 5 hours, was a tiring but enjoyable and memorable trip. 31. ……………………… 32. ………………………… 33. ………………………… 34. …………………………35. …………………………… VI. STRESS. Circle the word whose stressed syllable is different from the others. 36. A. enthusiasm B. appreciate C. participant D. circumstances 37. A. beautiful B. accomplished C. relative D. envelope 38. A. activities B. experiment C. ability D. generosity 39. A. profitably B. entertainment C. ignorantly D. popularly 40. A. necessary B. immediately C. continually D. categories VII. PHONETICS. Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) corresponding to the underlined part that is pronounced differently from those of other three words. 41. A. laugh B. enough C. though D. cough 42. A. pleasure B. sure C. frienship D. official 43. A. drove B. move C. love D. over 44. A. paid B. made C. said D. laid 45. A. pyramid B. hurry C. pyjamas D. typical THE END [...]...TRƯỜNG THPT ĐẠ HUOAI TỔ ANH VĂN KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II ~ NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 MÔN ANH VĂN LỚP 11 Ngày ……… tháng 05 năm 2008 (Thời gian: 45 phút) Mã Đề 843 Mã Phách ………… Điểm I READING COMPREHENSION Read the passages below then choose and circle the correct answer among A, B, C or D THE ANCIENT SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD In 200 B.C., Philon of Byzantium, a traveller, first compiled a list of the most... (B) I travelled was (C) fully booked (D) 29 Nam was (A) said to leave (B) before (C) the exam began (D) 30 I have never (A) gone (B) to (C) the pyramids before (D) ………… ………… ………… V GAP-FILL Read the passage then find one word to fill in each blank Last summer we (31) a brief tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, Nha Trang This tower complex is one of the most beautiful examples of Cham architecture in central... Gagarin's ……… flight was made on 12th, April, 1961 A historian B historical C historic D history 24 These sporting activities are almost …… undertaken by men and women A evenly B wholly C equally D totally III WRITING Rewrite each of these sentences in such a way that the original meaning is retained 25 It was said that many people were homeless after the floods Many ……………………………………………………………………………………… 26... heated on Cu Lao Marble Hill, 2 km north of Nha Trang They were built between the 8th and 13th centuries The remaining towers were dedicated to different gods The largest one was built (33) honour of Lady Thien Y The 22.5 m tower contains her sandstone statue sitting on Buddha's throne The 2.6 m statue has 10 hands, (34) is holding a specific object illustrating the power of Buddha The tour to Ponagar... classifies D where D hidden D well-known D host D were enabled to D thank 843 B 19 Those …… asked the policeman for direction to the city centre A buses B pedestrians C lorries D automobiles 20 The Cosmonaut Training Centre at Star City, Russia was …… after Yuri Gagarin A followed B named C built up D going 21 Other pursuits …… listening to music, reading, do-it-yourself home improvements, and gardening A... C In the 12th century D More than 2,000 years ago 05 Which of the following is the tallest building in the world now? A The Eiffel Tower B The Petronas Towers C Taipei 101 D The Empire State Building II GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY Circle the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence 06 He used to read a lot of books, ………? A didn't he B does he C did he 07 Kate is the... necessary B B B B B appreciate accomplished experiment entertainment immediately C C C C C participant relative ability ignorantly continually D D D D D circumstances envelope generosity popularly categories VII PHONETICS Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) corresponding to the underlined part that is pronounced differently from those of other three words 41 42 43 44 45 A A A A A laugh pleasure drove paid pyramid . TRƯỜNG THPT KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II ~ NĂM HỌC 2007-2008 TỔ ANH VĂN MÔN ANH VĂN LỚP 11 Mã Đề 309 Ngày ………. ……. undertaken by men and women. A. evenly B. wholly C. equally D. totally III. WRITING. Rewrite each of these sentences in such a way that the original