Reference test 3-Grade 11

REFERENCE TEST 3 I. PHONETICS: (1,5pts) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: 1. A. candle B. cake C. decorate D. celebration 2. A. poverty B. populous C. volunteer D. construct 3. A. event B. separate C. depend D. religion Choose the word whose stress pattern is different: 4. A. polite B. popular C. pagoda D. agrarian 5. A. sneaky B. unforgettable C. realise D. idol 6. A. method B. explosion C. develop D. parade II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (4pts) Choose the best answer 1. Teenagers often have their who they admire very much. A. idols B. ideals C. admirers D. images 2. I think I hear someone the back window. Do you hear it, too? A. to open B. opened C. to opening D. opening 3. Taking part in the fight against illiteracy is considered as an honourable job to help people in their home villages. A. contrast B. competition C. struggle D. reaction 4. If you so busy, I would have shown you how to play. A. hadn’t been B. weren’t C. aren’t D. wouldn’t be 5. Has arrived yet? It’s time to start now. A. anyone B. someone C. no one D. everyone 6. Vietnam has a of more than 80 million. A. people B. persons C. population D. citizens 7. is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Thursday in November. A. Thanksgiving B. Mother’s Day C. Christmas Day D. Easter’s Day 8. A sudden large increase in the number of people in an area is called a population . A. growth B. increase C. explosion D. crisis 9. I’m very glad that you have passed your exam. A. hear B. to hear C. hearing D. heard 10. The singer is regarded as of the youth of her generation. A. a representative B. a representation C. representatives D. representations Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: 11. Paul said that he is enjoying an interesting film on TV the night before. 12. John congratulated (A) me of (B) receiving the (C) scholarship the day before.(D) Give the correct form of the word in bracket: 13. Can you tell me one of your most . experiences? EMBARRASE 14. It took ages . the pictures from the Internet. DOWNLOAD 15. We have made a lot of ……………… food. TRADITION 16. We………………….take part in the campaign. VOLUNTEER III. READING CPMPREHENSION: (2.5pts) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: The traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the …1… … to read and write, or the ability to use language to, read, write, listen, and speak. In modern contexts, the word refers to reading and writing at a level adequate for ……2……., or at a level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a literate society,' so as to take ……3…. in that society. The United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has drafted the following definition: “Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written 'materials ……4… with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an Individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his, or her …5… and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society." 1. A. able B. unable C. ability D. unability 2. A. communication B. communicate C. communicating D. communicated 3. A. control B. comfort C. part D. honor 4. A. associated B. worked C. appropriated D. related 5. A. ability B. knowledge C. behavior D. performance Read the passage below carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D: Every day many road accidents happen in Hong Kong. Everyone, especially children must learn how to cross the road. A simple code to remember is “STOP, LOOK and LISTEN BEFORE YOU CROSS”. The Transport Department organized road safety campaigns every year in order to reduce traffic accidents. Parents and teachers should educate children on road safety. Most schools have their own School Road Safety Patrols. The School Road Safety Patrols is a uniformed group. It recruits secondary school students as members. Students in senior forms help fellow students cross the road correctly and safely on their way to and from school. When you go out alone, however, what is the best way to cross the road? First, you must find a safe place to cross. Of course, it is safest to be directed by a policeman or a traffic warden. Roads are dangerous. However, if everyone takes care when crossing the road, there will be fewer traffic accidents. Our transport system will then become safer and more efficient. 6. Who must learn how to cross the road safely? A. Children and their parents. B. Everyone, especially teachers. C. Those injured in road accidents. D. Everyone who uses the road. 7. Road safety campaigns are organized to ………… A. help the School Road Safety Patrols. B. cut down the number of road accidents. C. direct students to cross the road. D. educate children on road safety. 8. What is the most suitable description for the School Road Safety Patrol? A. It accepts school teachers as members. B. Its duty is to participate in Road Safety Campaigns. C. You need not wear a uniform if you join. D. Patrol members direct students to cross the roads correctly. 9. What should you do first if you want to cross a road? A. Look around for traffic. B. Ask a policeman or traffic warden for help. C. Find a safe place to cross. D. Stand at the kerb. 10. According to the writer, what will happen if everyone is more careful in using the road? A. Fewer traffic accidents will happen. B. Our transport system will not be safe. C. There will be no more traffic accidents. D. The roads will be widen. IV. WRITING (2pts) Rewrite each of the following sentences beginning with the word(s) given: 1.I have to write letters , but I hate it. - I hate . 2."I wouldn't go swimming on a day like this, if I were you , Tom" - Brian advised . 3."You stole the money, Joe, didn't you!" said the inspector. - The inspector accused . 4.He gave me a lift to the station and I didn’t miss the train. - If THE END --------------------------------- . REFERENCE TEST 3 I. PHONETICS: (1,5pts) Choose the word whose underlined part is. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: 11. Paul said that he is enjoying an interesting film on TV the night before.