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In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people.. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and

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ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG CUỐI HỌC KỲ I

KÌ I NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017 MÔN : TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 Thời gian : 60 phút

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SỞ GD & ĐT BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG CUỐI HỌC KỲ I

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PART I: Phonetics

I Find the word that has its underlined part pronounced differently from the other three in each question (5p)

II Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question (5p)

1 A impressive B composition C international D competition

2 A instrument B inflation C regional D satellite

3 A consider B interactive C behavior D attachment

4 A calculate B confidence C engineer D pentagon

5 A monastery B dependence C associate D composer

PART II: Reading comprehension.

I Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space (10p)

The history of the teddy bear goes back no further than 1903 In that year, a cartoon appeared in an American newspaper showing President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt refusing to shoot a bear cub on a hunting expedition Soon after this, an enterprising toyshop owner in New York made some toy bears and (1) them in his shop window with a sign that (2) _ “Teddy’s bear” These bears proved to be so popular that they soon sold (3) _, and it wasn’t long before a factory was established to (4) _ advantage of the great (5) _ for these new toys

At about the same time, the Steiff toy factory in Germany had introduced a (6) _ of soft toys, made (7) _ mohair and wood shavings, with movable heads and limbs (8) the popularity of the teddy bears in the USA, Steiff decided to (9) _ making these as well and they were modelled (10) _ the real bears in Stuttgart zoo It is early Steiff bears that are now most eargerly sought after by collectors

These days, teddy bears are a good investment for people who want to sell them years later at a much higher price However, it’s obvious that most teddy bear lovers collect them for pleasure rather than profit

Question 2: A spoke B wrote C said D named

Question 7: A along with B down from C up for D out of

Question 9: A enter B put C set D begin

II Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow (10p)

Millions of people are using cell phones today In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one In

many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people They find that the phones are more than a means of

communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected

The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there

has been a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such

ideas They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health

On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment In one case, a

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traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss He couldn't remember even simple tasks.

He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High-tech machines can detect

very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about

As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often

Question 1: According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because

A they make them look more stylish B they keep the users alert all the time

C they cannot be replaced by regular phones D they are indispensable in everyday communications

Question 2: The word "means" in the passage most closely means

Question 3: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _

A cause some mental malfunction B change their users’ temperament

C change their users’ social behaviours D damage their users’ emotions

Question 4: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _

A information on the lethal effects of cell phones B widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones

C the negative public use of cell phones D poor ideas about the effects of cell phones

Question 5: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with

A the smallest units of the brain B the mobility of the mind and the body

C the resident memory D the arteries of the brain

Question 6: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often,

A had a problem with memory B abandoned his family

C suffered serious loss of mental ability D could no longer think lucidly

Question 7: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _

Question 8: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is

A their radiant light B their raiding power

C their power of attraction D their invisible rays

Question 9: According to the writer, people should

A keep off mobile phones regularly B never use mobile phones in all cases

C only use mobile phones in medical emergencies D only use mobile phones in urgent cases

Question 10: The most suitable title for the passage could be

A The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular B The Way Mobile Phones Work

C Technological Innovations and Their Price D Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time

PART III: Vocabulary and Grammar.

I Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct (10p)

1 The skin receives nearly the third of the blood pumped out by the heart

A B C D

2 I had my motorbike repair yesterday but now it still doesn’t work

A B C D

3 Although not widely sold, that book is considered to be best book on the subject

A B C D

4 Because his sickness he didn’t take part in the English competition held last Sunday

A B C D

5 The primary causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commerce exploitation and pollution

6 I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end

A B C D

7 After driving a car for ten miles, John suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction

A B C D

8 When I came to the theatre, I saw a handsome American young man standing on the stage

A B C D

9 It was suggested that Tom studied the document more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam

A B C D

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10 I often look into new words in the dictionary whenever I don’t know their meanings.

A B C D

II Put the verb into the correct form (10p)

- “I (1.come) to see you tomorrow unless I (2 keep) late at the office.

- We were shocked (3 hear) _ the news of your (4 fire) _.

- You should have been more careful You (5.avoid) having had this accident.

- Not until later did they discover that the picture (6 steal) .

- The faulty goods had better (7.return) to the shop by Friday.

- This time next week, he (8 attend) _ a press conference in Geneva.

- He was the first suspect (9 question) .

- (10 Write) _ the letter, she put it in an envelop

Your answers:

III Read the text below Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space

in the same line (10p).

1 The doctor gave him an injection to (DIE) the pain.

2 After the tsunami many people lost their families, friends, and (LIVE) .

3 They are (MIND) people, so the bad language in that film is unlikely to offend them.

4 I was surprised by the (FORMAL) of the occasion All the men wore dark suits and ties.

5 With a population of over 85 million, Vietnam is the 13th most (POPULATE) country in the world Your answers:

PART 4: Writing

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before

it (20p)

1 " Let 's go for a walk in the park," said Andrew

Andrew suggested

2 His second attempt on the world record was successful

He broke

3 She and I have never been there before

Neither

4 What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English

I

5 The result of the match was never in doubt

At no time

6 The weather was such good that we went swimming

It

7 In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late at the meeting

Although Bill

8 It is years since we decorated the room

We haven’t

9 The girl living next-door to me is getting married next year

The girl that

10 Mosquitoes cause malaria

Malaria is known

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KEYS TO TIENG ANH 11 TOTAL MARK : 80

Part 1: Phonetics.(10p)

I 1D, 2A, 3C, 4A, 5C

II 1A, 2B, 3B, 4C, 5A

Part 2: Reading Comprehension

I (10p)

1A, 2C, 3A, 4B, 5C

6B, 7D, 8A, 9D, 10A

II (10p)

1.A 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.A 6.A 7.B 8.D 9.D 10.C

Part 3: Vocabulary and Grammar

I (10p)

1 B 6 B

II (10p )

1 will come

2 am kept

3 to hear

4 being fired

5 could have avoided

6 had been stolen

7 be returned

8 will be attending

9 to be questioned

10 Having written

III (10p)

1 deaden (v): làm dịu

2 livelihoods (n): kế sinh nhai

3 broad-minded (a): rộng lượng

4 formality

5 populous

Part 4: Writing (20p)

1 Andrew suggested going for a walk in the park / Andrew suggested that they should go for a walk in the park

2 He broke the world record at / on his second attempt

3 Neither she nor I have been there before / Neither have she and I been there before.

4 I was particularly impressed by her excellent command of English

5 At no time was the result of the match in doubt

6 It was such good weather that we went swimming

7 Although Bill took a taxi, he arrived late at the meeting.

8 We haven’t decorated the room for years.

9 The girl that lives next-door to me is getting married next year.

10 Malaria is known to be caused by mosquitoes

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