Read the following passage and choose the best answer to complete each blank.. YURI GAGARIN Yuri Gagarin was born in Klushino near Gzhatsk, a region west of Moscow, Russia, on March 9, 1[r]
(1)Grade 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 THE SECOND EXAM Some wild animals are in danger in this region A dangerous B likely to cause harm C likely to be extinct Water energy is used to create electricity A produce B design C operate The earth is one of the _ in the solar system A planets B meteors C environments I wish you a speedy recovery from your illness to return to work soon A thoughtful B gradual C courteous Nuclear power is cleaner than coal A strength B might C rule Underground cables carry _ to all parts of the town A electric B electricity C electrify We will never actually used solar energy in its _ A entire B entirely C entirety Oil, coal natural gas are _ A solar system B nuclear power C hydropower Deforestation is destroying large areas of tropical rain forest A changing B raising C becoming Coal power stations _ sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere A clean B build C release The staff of the hotel are always sociable and courteous A efficient B polite C helpful Newspapers and magazines are often delivered early in the morning A offered B given C provided We are proud of our _ staff, who are always friendly and efficient A well-done B well-appointed C well-behaved Many organizations have been set up and funds have been raised A established B collapsed C founded Laws have been introduced to prohibit the killing of endangered animals A advised B decreased C ban Many national parks have been established _ endangered animals A to save B to kill C to protect Many rare _ of animals are in danger of extinction A species B classes C being People are destroying the air by adding _ to it A polluted B pollutions C polluters Fossil fuels will be exhausted with in a relatively short time A comparatively B shortly C rapidly The area is roped off because the water is seriously polluted A contaminated B disappeared C purified Oil shortages have brought on an _ crisis A energy B electricity C source _ energy is the one that comes from sun A Wind B Wave C Nuclear _ heat comes from deep inside the earth A Geothermal B Solar C Nuclear Solar energy is not only plentiful but also infinite A strong B endless C without limits Solar energy doesn’t make the environment _ A pollute B pollution C polllutant The pollution problem is very complicated to solve A quick B easy C complex If you go to the post office, please post these letters A fax B mail C send The number of rare animals is decreasing rapidly A dangerously B quickly C mostly We all regard pollution as a _ matter to human beings A serious B seriously C seriousness The World Wild Funds is working to protect and save the forests that are in _ A danger B interest C encouragement Hunting for meat and burning forests for soils _ wildlife A protect B conserve C destroy Because of forest destruction, some rare animals cannot survive, let alone _ A produce B production C productive John often uses Express Money _ to send money to his parents in the countryside A Change B Exchange C Transfer Fax _ has become more and more popular because it is cheap and convenient Lop11.com D predators D heat D continents D quick D energy D electrical D entireties D fossil fuels D damaging D use D perfect D distributed D well- trained D A&C D encouraged D to prevent D pairs D pollutants D disadvantageously D endangered D heat D Solar D Hydro D B&C D polluted D prompt D B&C D gradually D seriousful D consequence D survive D productivity D Send Page (2) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM A exchange B distance C sending 35 You can pay for the goods on _ A deliver B delivery C deliverable 36 Someone send you a parcel this morning and I put it on your table A package B letter C stamp 37 The winner will be notified by post A sent quicky B limited strictly C acted thoughtfully 38 England was one of the first countries to _ A industry B industrial C industrialize 39 Their _ is rejected due to some problems of pollution A suggest B suggestion C suggestive 40 Cycling and karate are among her hobbies A pursuit B entertainment C amusement 41 My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A skillful B famous C perfect 42 My friend Dave was really interested in my best stamp, so I _it away to him A gave B threw C brought 43 These ideas have now been completely discarded A come up with B got rid of C put forward 44 This vase is quite rare and is almost a _'s item A collect B collective C collection 45 The singer was _on the piano by her sister A played B performed C accompanied 46 The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied A busy B relaxed C comfortable 47 I don't know the title but I recognize the _of this song A sound B rhyme C tune 48 Yuri Gagarin lifted off into space aboard the Vostok A attracted B occured C reacted 49 The flowers are made of plastic They look unnatural A beautiful B artificial C phychological 50 Gagarin became the first person to eat and drink in zero gravity It means _ A conquest B weightlessness C spacecraft 51 The world “ astronaut” is close in meaning to _ A hero B cosmonaut C spaceman 52 The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the famous man-made wonders of the world A artificial B natural C modern TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A cost B lost C post A energy B go C get A maps B clubs C stops A swing B swallow C answer A needed B discarded C stopped Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences I was talking to a man _has worked with my father since last week A when B whose C who -A: Where is your sister? -B: She is busy _ dinner in the kitchen A of cooking B to cook C cooking Human beings have a great influence on the rest of the world A Humans B Animals C Creatures Oil, coal, and natural gas are _ A fossil fuels B power nuclear C geothermal heat 10 She often uses Express Money _ to send money to her parents in the countryside A Exchange B Transfer C Send 11 I wish you a speedy recovery from your illness to return to work soon A quick B slow C gradual 12 Would you like me to post the letter? A to discard B to deliver C to send 13 If she were able to come to the party, she _herself so much A would have enjoy B will enjoy C enjoyed 14 The film was about John, _was a well-known artist A that B who C whom 15 Mary, to _I talked yesterday, is moving to Florida next Monday A whom B whose C who 16 _taught me how to play the guitar when I was at primary school Lop11.com D transmission D delivering D fax D inform officially D industriallization D suggestible D pastime D modest D put D put into practice D collector D helped D free D theme D launched D human D experiment D B&C D enternal D office D government D shops D swim D wanted D which D cook D Beings D solar energy D Change D quickly D to subscribe D would enjoy D whose D that Page (3) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM A It was my uncle that B It has been my uncle C It is my uncle he D It was my uncle whom 17 To become a good guitarist, my uncle tells me that, all I need is to practice regularly A often B rarely C seldom D always 18 _for him is one of the most boring things for me to A Wait B Waited C Waiting D Waits 19 It is _we are going to make a three-day trip to Ha Long Bay A in June that B in June where C June D June that 20 The Vietnamese participants took part in this event with great enthusiasm A entered B came to C were present D participated in 21 Fencing was introduced for the first time _the 13th Asian Games A at B in C to D on 22 The job for _he applied was really challenging A which B that C it D whose 23 My uncle is extremely good at _ people singing with his guitar A accompanying B accompany C accompanist D accompaniment 24 Sunday is the day _few people go to work A on which B that C when D A&C 25 She tried to protect herself _the strong wind A with B in C of D from 26 The chemical _ from cars and factories make the air, water and soil dangerously dirty A polluting B pollution C pollutants D pollute 27 The stamp collector only got the stamps and _the envelopes away A collected B threw C gathered D kept 28 Water is one of the most important resources _for our life A we depend on which B which we depend C on which we depend D on that we depend 29 The old man _a green suit is a famous energy researcher A wearing B whom is wearing C to wear D is wearing 30 It is the library _ A from which I often borrow books B that I often borrow books from C where I often borrow books D all are correct 31 Solar energy is not only _ and infinite but also clean and safe A plentifully B plenties C plentiful D plenty 32 The book _ by Xuan Dieu is a best-seller A wrote B written C writing D write 33 I have something interesting _ A that tells you B telling you C to say you D to tell you 34 I will _ every effort to arrive on time A try B take C make D 35 More actions should _to protect wildlife immediately A been done B be taken C be done D be made Read the passage and fill in each blank with one suitable word Becoming a collector of something is very interesting The most interesting is _(36) stamps because there are so many to choose from Stamps - collecting _(37) a hobby of millions of people all over the world for more than some hundred years Nobody _(38) how many stamps there are in the world The _(39) problem of all for the beginner is just which stamps to collect, as there are so many and nobody could collect them all Many people collect stamps of one country, perhaps the one they live _(40) or small group of countries, or a theme "Thematic collection" means gather all stamps in connection with an idea 36 A collect B collection C collects D collecting 37 A is being B has been C was D is 38 A have known B are knowing C knows D know 39 A big B bigger C most big D biggest 40 A in B of C on D at Read the following passage and then choose the best answer One of the most urgent environment problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water Having clean drinking water is a basic human right But acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable Lakes and even entire seas have become large pools of poison Lake Baikal in Russia is one of largest lake in the world It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that not exist anywhere else in the world But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial pollutants which pour into the lake everyday Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them Most industries simply ignore the regulations The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world's water surface But it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution Almost sixteen countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore Water is free to everyone A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source We should something now 41 One environment problem in the world today is _ A industrial pollution B population explosion C acid rain D the fresh water shortage 42 What is the message to the readers? A We should something to protect our water resources B We should encourage people to use safe water C We should limit the clean water in the world D We should use a lot of clean water Lop11.com Page (4) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM 43 Many sources of water are not drinkable because of _ A industrial pollution B acid rain C acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage D garbage 44 What is a serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia? A The government did not have the power to enforce laws and regulations B It contains a rich variety of animals and plants C It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it D It has 1,300 rare species that not exist anywhere else in the world 45 How many countries throw industrial wastes into the Mediterranean Sea regularly? A nearly 16 B exactly 16 C less than 15 D exactly 15 Writing 46 The last person that leaves the house must lock the door (Rewrite the sentences, using an infinitive phrase ) 47 The man was very kind I talked to him last night (Combine the sentences, using preposition + whom or which) 48 Do you know the woman who is waiting for us? (Rewrite the sentences, using a present participial phrase ) 49 The building was destroyed in the fire It is now being rebuilt (Join the sentences, using the relative pronoun “which”) 50 We've all met Michael Jackson He has visited us for three days (Join the sentences, using the relative pronoun “who”) THE END -TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A Portugal B psychology C Spain A concerned B passed C managed A thousand B relatives C news Circle the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the rest A classify B organize C occupy A regularly B successful C accompany Choose the best option to complete these following sentences She is the famous writer books I always enjoy reading A who B that C whose My mind has been too occupied with the coming examination A tired B excited C busy The Asian games are held for the of developing intercultural knowledge A objective B purpose C aim All fossil fuels are resources that can not be replaced after use A non-renewable B renewable C available 10 The hotel which we are staying is neither spacious A or comfortable B nor comfortable C or comfort 11 The natural enviroment consists all natural resources A of B to C on 12 The water in this river is too seriously polluted to swim in A disappeared B purified C endangered 13 He has gone to school by bus since his bicycle stolen last week A was B is C has been 14 Football has the most of all sports A attractive B attractor C attract 15 In 1961, Yuri Gagarin lifted into space aboard the Vostok A off B up C on 16 Neil Armstrong was the first person foot on the moon A to set B to be set C who setting 17 Nobody wants to talk to him, ? A don’t he B doesn’t he C they 18 The woman next door, to I talked last week, is moving next month A who B whom C her 19 The average T.V time of the British is about 25 hours a week A viewing B observing C seeing 20 My father, knows a lot about this sort of thing, told me about what I should A whose B that C where 21 Neither him nor I good at English A is B are C am 22 Smoking bad for health, so my father many years ago A is/ has stopped smoking B was/stopped smoking C is / stopped to smoke Choose the underlined part that needs correction Lop11.com D person D preserved D transfer D admire D variety D whom D bored D target D unlimited D nor comfort D in D contaminated D were D attraction D in D set D don’t they D that D looking D who D aren’t D is/ stopped smoking Page (5) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM 23 The song to that we listened last night was beautiful 24 After Ann finished his homework, he watched cartoon film 25 I don’t remember the people whom came late 26 Both Lan and Hoa is very good at chemistry Read and then choose the correct option to complete each blank Human beings (1) to protect only the beautiful and non-threatening parts of our environment We tend to pay more (2) to animals on land than any other large sea animals Environmentalists have not done much enough to help save the Pacific Ocean sharks (3) population has decreased nearly to the point of extinction Sharks are among the oldest creatures on Earth, having survived in the seas for more than 350 million years The fact that they have managed to live in the oceans for so many millions of years is enough proofs of their efficiency and adaptability to change environments It is time (4) human beings to begin considering the protection of sharks as (5) important part of a program for protection of our natural environment 27 A seem B make C advise D let 28 A pleasure B attention C notice D fun 29 A that B whom C whose D which 30 A for that B when C for which D for 31 A No article B an C the D a Choose the sentence that is similar to the root one 32 We need to plant trees and protect forests from being cut A Trees need planted and forests need protected from being cut B Trees need planting and forests need protecting from being cut C Trees need to plant and forests need to protect from being cut D Trees need plant and forests need protect from being cut 33 Neither Tom nor his father has been to Italy A Tom wants his father to go to Italy B Not only Tom but also his father has been to Italy C Either Tom or his father hasn’t been to Italy D Tom has been to Italy, and so has his father 34 “You shouldn’t lend him any more money” said she A She advised us to not lend any more money B Her advised us not lending him any more money C She advised us not to lend him any more money D She advised us not lend him any more money 35 There are no parks or gardens in the city centre A It is in the city centre that there were no parks or gardens B It is in the city centre that there are no parks or gardens C It was in the city centre that there are no parks or gardens D It was parks and gardens that no in the city centre Read and then choose the best answer The origins of the Olympic Games can be traced back to ancient Greece, to as far back as 776 B.C It was a Greek tradition to hold athletic competitions every four years in honour of their gods or dead heroes The prizes awarded to the winners of each event in those days were a crown of olive and a palm branch Although this may seem meaningless in modern times, the true prize lay in the honour of having won the event The winners were given places of honour on public occasions In some towns they even exempted from paying taxes The first modern Olympic games were held in Athens in 1896 Since then, nations from around the world have been meeting every four years to compete against one another New Olympic records are set every time they meet The only exception to this quadrennial event was in 1944, when the Olympic games were not held because of the Second World war {trace: find the origin of} 36 There were no Olympic Games in 1944 because A there was an exception B they were quadrennial C no record was set D of World War II 37 The first Olympic Games were held A in four years B in about 776 C in 1896 D in 776 38 How often Olympic Games take place? A every four years B every three years C every two years D every year 39 The purpose of the ancient Olympic games was A to hold competitions B to win a prize C to honour their gods D relaxing 40 In those days, apart from a crown of olive and a palm branch as an award, some winners A got exemption from taxes B got a lot of money C got meaningless prize D were given public places THE END -TESY Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A famous B chat C calculation A event B recent C model A biology B dictionary C appliance Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest A complex B achieve C restore A body B inform C message Choose the best answer: It was a boring speech that I fell asleep A too B very C such The woman I was looking smiled A at which B at whom C for whom We can’t go skating The has been closed for repairs A rink B pitch C ring Lop11.com D relax D label D blind D demand D knowledge D so D at whose D course Page (6) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM The patient examined by the doctor A were B is being C have been D has 10 The film by the time we get there A will have ended B will end C ends D is ending 11 It was the first time I such a beautiful girl A have ever seen B had ever seen C ever see D ever saw 12 Your brother is considered the best chances A have B having C to have D will have 13 The flat he lived was dirty A to which B to whom C in which D in what 14 Don’t believe her because she always A lies B laid C lain D lays 15 It’s sweet tea that I can’t drink it A too B very C so D such 16 15 When we came to the stadium, the match A already begins B have already begun C had already begun D already began 17 16 The shop really good meat is on Tran Hung Dao Street A sold B sell C be sold D selling 18 He in this school before he for England A has taught /left B taught /had left C taught /has left D had taught /left 19 I think you better not tell him the truth A should B had C will D would 20 The car outside belongs to Susan A to park B park C parked D parks 21 A(n is a person who sees something and can tell what he or she sees A warden (keeper) B observer C newsreader D witness 22 He is the boy I went to school A to whom B with whom C to which D with which 23 The girl with Ann is very beautiful A be worked B work C worked D working III Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that wouldn’t be correct 24 I think (A) I am really(B) lucky that(C) I could met (D) you 25 The (A) girl whom (B) he fell in love with her (C) left him after a few(D) months 26 Peter, that (A) I spoke to on the phone (B) last night, is (C) very interested in (D) mathematics V Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as overs (envelopes or packages with stamps on them) It is one of the world’s most popular hobbies, with estimates of the number of collectors ranking up to 20 million in the United States alone Many casual collectors enjoy accumulating (tích luyõ) stamps without worrying about the tiny details, but the creation of a large or comprehensive collection generally requires some philatelic knowledge This is especially important for those who intend to spend large amounts for stamps Stamp collectors are an important source of revenue (income) for some small countries who create limited runs of elaborate (complicated) stamps designed mainly to be bought by stamp collectors The stamps produced by these countries far exceed the postal needs of the countries Some collectors, observing the generally rising prices of rare stamps, have taken to Philatelic Investment, Rare stamps are among the most portable of tangible(clear) investments, and are easy to store They offer an attractive alternative to art, other collectible investments, and precious metals 27 The estimated number of stamp collectors in the United States is A 30 million B 20 million C 10 million D 15 million 28 Philatelic knowledge is especially important for A many casual collectors enjoy B some small countries C those who intend to spend large amounts for stamps D the postal needs of the countries 29 Why have some collectors taken to Philatelic Investment? A Because they have observed the generally rising prices of stamps B Because they have observed the generally rising prices of rare stamps C Because they have observed the generally low prices of stamps D Because they haven’t observed the generally rising prices of stamps 30 The word They refers to A Stamp collectors B Small countries C Rare stamps D Prices of rare stamps 31 Which of the following is NOT true about rare stamps A They are among the most portable of tangible investments B They are easy to store C They are an important source of revenue D They offer an attractive alternative to art Combine the following sentences, using PREPOSITION + WHOM or WHICH 32 The song was interesting We listened to it last night 33 The man was very kind I talked to him yesterday Lop11.com Page (7) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM 34 The man works in the hospital I told you about him 35 The woman teaches me English I am telling you about her 36 The movie is fantastic They are talking about it Rewrite these sentences as directed 37 I bought the book from that corner shop ( Use a cleft sentence) 38 The police arrested the thief at the station ( Use a cleft sentence) 39 Both Ann and her friend had bad voices (Neither) 40 Let’s go to the beach this afternoon (tag question) THE END TEST Choose the word that has the diffrent stress from the rest A comfortable B postcard C architecture D artificial A uncertainty B activity C organize D gigantic A express B panel C wrestling D danger Choose the underlined part that is pronounced differently from others A governments B laws C hundreds D fuels A skill B billiards C biking D weightlifting Choose the best answer Many kinds of rare animals are on the verge of _ A disappearance B death C destruction D extinction Yuri Gagarin was really a well-known _ all over the world A spacecraft B cosmonaut C pilot D flight attendant Despite the bad weather, he _ get to the airport in time A could not B might C was able to D couldn’t He did well in _ mathematics and history A neither B or C and D both 10 The people _ for the bus in the rain are getting wet A waiting B to wait C who waiting D which waited 11 A _ is a place where you can buy stamps, send letters, etc A station B post office C bookshop D market 12 A _ is a vehicle that travels in space A satellite B spaceman C spacecraft D train 13 The fish _ for dinner was really delicious A we had B that we had it C we had it D had 14 The story to _ I listened yesterday was interesting A that B whom C which D who 15 The ancient Egyptians built stone _ as places to bury their kings A monuments B graves C tombs D pyramids 16 The singer was _ on the piano by her sister A discarded B accompanied C performed D played 17 Peter has left these socks on the bathroom floor, _? A didn’t Peter B hasn’t Peter C hasn’t he D didn’t he 18 My grandmother, was an extraordinary woman, lived to the age of a hundred and fifteen A whom B who C which D that 19 The book is about the girl _ runs away from home A whom B which C whose D who 20 I hate camping because I can’t an umbrella tent in the wind and can’t make a fire in the rain A put up B take over C set off D turn round 21 The Asian Games _ every four years A takes place B takes over C takes part in D takes off 22 There are some hobbies that I in for a while besides reading books and collecting stamps A occupy B indulge C fascinate D accomplish 23 Scientists should be encouraged to develop _ for the present sources of energy A gases B alternatives C fuels D power Choose the underlined part that needs correction 24 It was at the shop which she bought a wonderful present for him on his birthday 25 Using bicycles in big cities is good because they are not only clean and easy to park 26 This school is only for children their first language is not English 27 John was the last man reached the top of the mountain in the contest held last year Lop11.com Page (8) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM 15th 28 On October in 2003, China launched its first manned spacecraft into space, wasn’t it? Read and fill in the blanks with the beast answer We need energy to live and work Our major source of (6) _is oil Oil is one kind of fossil fuel The amount of fossil fuels in the world is (7) _ Therefore, we must save it and must find new sources of energy Geothermal (8) _and nuclear power are alternative sources of energy They can give us electricity Other alternative sources are the sun, waves (9) _water These sources are not only unlimited and available (10) _clean and safe for the environment People should develop and use them more and more in the future 29 A oil B fuel C heat D energy 30 A renewable B unlimited C plentiful D limited 31 A heated B heat C hot D heating 32 A and B or C both D also 33 A both B either C but also D and Read the passage and the tasks that follow The Asian Games, also called the ASIAD, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medals are awarded in each event, with gold for the first place, silver for second and bronze for third This tradition started in 1951 The Asian Games are dominated by the People’s Republic of China Competitors are entered by a National Olympic Committee (NOC) to represent their country of citizenship National anthems and flags accompany the medal ceremonies, and tables showing the number of medals won by each country are widely used In general, only recognized nations are represented, but a few non-sovereign countries are allowed to take part The special case of Taiwan was handled by having it compete as Chinese Taipei due to the political status of Taiwan The 15th Asian Games were held in Doha, Qatar from December 1st to December 16, 2005 The next ASIAD will be held in Guangzhou, China from November 2nd to November 18th, 2010 34 The Asian Games is _ A dominated by the People’s Republic of China B supervised by the Olympic Council of Asia C rewarded with only gold medals D regulated by International Olympic Committee 35 The Asian Games are _ A held every for years B also called ASIAD C a multi-sport event D All are correct 36 Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A In general only recognized nations are represented B Gold medals are awarded for the first place C Taiwan was not represented because of its political status D There are many sports events played in the Asian Games 37 Where will the 16th Asian Games be held? A In Japan B In China C In Doha D In Taiwan 38 The best title for the passage is _ A The Asian Games (The ASIAD) B The Olympic Council of Asia C The International Olympic Committee D The National Olympic Committee Choose the one that is closest meaneang to the root one 39 The boy played football the whole afternoon A It was the whole afternoon that the boy played B It was football that the boy played the whole afternoon C It was the boy that football played the whole afternoon D It was football which played with the boy the whole afternoon 40 My mother gave me this camera on my 18th birthday A It was this camera that was given to me on my 18th birthday B It was on my 18th birthday that I gave this camera to my mother C It was me that gave this camera to my mother on my 18th birthday D It was my mother that was given this camera on my 18th birthday -THE END - TEST I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A called B admired C played A guitars B stamps C relatives II Read these words and find out the word that has different stress pattern from the others A recreation B decision C improvement A enormous B technical C beautiful III Choose the best answer to complete the sentences below Excuse me! Could I have my EMS in the shortest possible time A delivered B delivering C to deliver The first person the classroom last Monday might know the reason A entered B to enter C who enters Tom has a large of foreign coins A collecting B collective C collector The most common activities in my country are home based A test B leisure C practice Julia her sister are going to the party A Both / and B Neither / nor C Ether / or 10 Either my brother or my sister listening to classical music Lop11.com D liked D friends D important D cosmonaut D deliver D whom enters D collection D freedom D Not only / but also Page (9) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM A likes B like C to like D liking 11 If you like music, you can take a in karaoke singing A test B class C course D book 12 Another hobby of my brother is A to draw B drawing C drawn D draw 13 Yuri Gagarin was the first Russia to be in orbit around the earth A astronaut B pilot C actor D doctor 14 He is the singer about I often tell you A that B who C whose D whom 15 The film was really interesting They are talking about it A The film was really interesting which they are talking about it B The film was really interesting about which they are talking about it C The film which was really interesting they are talking about it D The film about which they are talking was really interesting 16 All students should be equipped a pocket calculator A for B in C of D with 17 Elvis Presley, died in 1977, earned millions of dollars A who B whom C that D whose 18 Mr and Mrs Smith neither came sent a message A or B neither C and D nor 19 A burglar is someone breaks into the house to steal things A he B that C which D whom IV Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to compete the following passage On 12th April, 1961, Yuri Gagarin, a Russian (20) became the first human being in space Although his flight lasted only 108 minutes, its (21) made him a national hero He also became the first person to eat and drink in zero (22) , and he was able to view the (23) in a way that no one had done before Unfortunately, a plane crash (24) March 1968 made Gagarin’s desire of revisiting space impossible After his death, his hometown and the Cosmonaut Training Centre at Star City, Russia named after him 20 A writer B cosmonaut C fighter D worker 21 A attraction B strength C success D failure 22 A spacecraft B gravity C water D weightlessness 23 A Mars B Moon C Earth D Sun 24 A in B at C on D after V Circle the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 25 Either John or you was responsible for the things that happened 26 British people are very interested in watching and take part in sports 27 Neil Armstrong was the first person setting foot on the moon 28 Hanoi, where is the capital of our country, is a city of peace VI Read the passage and answer the following questions People collect a large variety of objects stamps, postcards, dolls, Some people collect objects which are connected with historical events with famous people But one of the strangest collections is that of eggcups Kenvin’s Murphy of Bradford in Yorkshire has 10000 of them Not surprisingly, his favorite eggcup is one of the shape of a typical Yorkshireman Kenvin’s hobby began seven years ago, after he lent a elephant eggcup to granddaughter who took such a liking to it she insisted on keeping it Kenvin saw a few eggcups he likes at a sale at a local shop, and started collecting them 29 Which objects some people collect? 30 Who has one of the strangest collections? 31 How many eggcups does he have? 32 What does his favorite eggcups look like? 33 When did he began to collect eggcups? VII Give the correct form of the words in brackets 34 She got great… …………………from helping people learn ( satisfy) 35 The Vietnamese athletes will receive more medals in a ………….….of international sports events ( vary) VIII Rewrite these sentences as directed 36 The Smiths were given rooms in the hotel Their house had been destroyed in the explosion ( Combine the sentences, by using a relative pronoun.) 37 Goats provide milk for cheese Goats provide wool for clothing (Use “ both…………and.) 38 We visited our grandparents last week ( Use a cleft sentence in the passive voice) 39 The black jacket didn’t fit her The white jacket didn’t fit her, either (Use “neither…………nor.) Lop11.com Page (10) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM 40 She is the only student that came to see me yesterday (Reduce a relative clause.) THE END TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A design B exist C biography D iron A travel B survey C space D accommodate A event B enjoy C energetic D experiment Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others: A excursion B passenger C frontier D astronaut A attack B exact C ancient D behave A remain B famous C relax D pretend Choose A, B, C or D that best completes each of the following sentences He was the first guest _at the party last night A arrives B arriving C arrived D to arrive Neither of these roads _to the airport A lead B leading C leads D A&C None of the shops _open at ten o’clock last night A were B are C is D have been 10 It was through the Internet _they got that song A which B whom C who D that 11 My mother together with her friends often _in this park A jog B jogged C jogging D jogs 12 We can _ dance _sing well A neither/nor B neither/or C both/or D either/nor 13 I’m really not interested in sports I like _football _tennis A either / nor B either/ or C neither/ or D neither/ nor 14 You have eaten nothing all day You _be very hungry A could B might C should D must 15 He wasn't able to cope _the stresses and strains of the job A in B with C to D at 16 I’m talking to the man _for more than 20 years A I have known B to whom I have known C which I have known D whose I have known 17 Even though I’d hurt my leg, I _swim back to the boat A can B couldn’t C was able to D am able to 18 This restaurant is well-known for its friendly atmosphere and excellent service A famous B outstanding C renowned D all are correct 19 The information you told me was so _that it made me _ A surprising/surprised B surprised / surprising C surprising/surprising D surprised/surprised 20 _I bought the golden fish A It was this shop which B It was from this shop where C It was this shop that D It was from this shop that 21 The participants' efforts were much appreciated when they won some gold medals A accepted B encouraged C understood D highly valued 22 Some films about violence have badly _on children A taken B influenced C entertained D offered 23 My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play A skillful B famous C perfect D modest 24 _ working for a research institute A Both of they are B Both of them is C Both of them are D Both they Which of the following sentences expresses the same idea? 25 He hasn’t smoked a cigarette for nearly a week A It’s a cigarette that he smoked a week ago B It was for a week that he hadn’t smoked a cigarette C It’s nearly a week since he last smoked a cigarette D It’s a week ago that he smoked a cigarette 26 Having put the child in bed, I phoned the doctor A After I put the child in bed, I phoned the doctor B Before I had put the child in bed, I phoned the doctor C After putting the child in bed, I phoned the doctor D After I have put the child in bed, I phoned the doctor 27 Although he is intelligent, he doesn’t well at school A In spite of being intelligent, he doesn’t well at school B In spite of he is intelligent, he doesn’t well at school C Despite of being intelligent, he doesn’t well at school D Be intelligent, he doesn’t well at school 28 The men whom I don’t like are angry A The men I don’t like are angry B The men who I don’t like are angry C The men that I don’t like are angry D All are correct Choose the underlined part that needs correction Lop11.com Page 10 (11) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM 29 My teachers congratulated me for my success 30 There is a door at either ends of the corridor 31 I had an artist drawn my portrait It looked just like me 32 The house which she lived was destroyed by the storm Read the following passage and choose the best answer to complete each blank YURI GAGARIN Yuri Gagarin was born in Klushino near Gzhatsk, a region west of Moscow, Russia, on March 9, 1943 He was a Soviet (33) _who in 1961 became the first person in space and the first person to (34) _the Earth The adjacent town of Gzhatsk was renamed Gagarin in 1968 in his (35) _ His parents worked on a collective farm His mother was reportedly a voracious reader, and his father a skilled carpenter He was the third of four children (36) _his family His teachers described him as intelligent and hard-working (37) _starting an apprenticeship in a metal works as a foundry worker, he was (38) _for further training at a high technical school in Saratov While there, he joined the “AeroClub”, and learned how to (39) _a light spacecraft In 1955, after completing his technical schooling, he entered military flight training at the Orenburg Pilot’s school While there he met Valentina Goryacheva, (40) _he married in 1957, after gaining his pilot’s wings in a MiG-15 33 A cosmonaut B pilot C driver D sailor 34 A orbit B travel C set on D move 35 A name B honor C death D life 36 A on B for C in D at 37 A If B After C Because D Although 38 A decided B approved C invented D selected 39 A drive B take C ride D fly 40 A which B that C Ø D whom THE END TEST Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A chemist B scheme C church A well-done B so C go A children B check C machine Pick out the word that has the different stress from that of the others A excellent B gymnastic C stadium A champion B qualify C penalty Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence Leningrad was _St Petersburg A rename B renamed C renaming Neil Armstrong was the first man to _foot on the moon A try B let C put The sheer size of the cathedral is a _reminder of the power of religion A whole B continual C continuous Cuts in the health service could have tragic _for patients A effect B results C consequences 10 We were just talking about her when, at that precise _, she walked in A time B period C date 11 Please _attention to what I am saying A draw B put C pay 12 No candidate fulfils all the _for this position A standard B experience C criteria 13 I have heard nothing from him since _ A he had left B he leaves C he has left 14 -"What was your impression _that concert? - "I thought it was great." A of B to C with 15 Colonists in isolated areas of Northern America were almost totally self-sufficient A lived B living C who living 16 We should use time we have available to discuss Jon's proposal A many B little C few 17 Despite the bad weather, he get to the airport in time A could B couldn't C was able to 18 23 Bill is jealous your promotion A of B with C for 19 -“I haven’t been to New York yet.” -“Neither ” A haven’t we B we have C have we 20 The Civil War in 1861 and lasted for four years A begin B began C beginning Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 21 Friends advised her to stop doing the housework because her old age 22 Although she is 103 but she still does a lot of work in the flat Lop11.com D school D alone D charity D volleyball D respect D to rename D set D constant D damage D moment D take D require D he left D at D who that lived D the little D wasn't able to D at D we haven’t D which began Page 11 (12) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM 23 The first May Day celebrated in England in 1890 24 We should eat food that is good at our teethand our body 25 I found it hardly to keep my concentration with such a noise going on Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the root one 26 31 In spite of their differences, Peter and John plan to be roommates A Peter and John not like each other B Peter and John will be different roommates C Peter and John are too different to be roommates.D Peter and John intend to be roommates even though they are different 27 32 It won't be long before her husband comes back A There's likelihood that her husband won't return soon B Her husband will come back later than planned C Her husband will be returning quite soon D Possibly, her husband won't come back as soon as he wants 28 33 Nothing but the whole story would satisfy Tim A On the whole, Tim was satisfied with the story B Tim wouldn't be satisfied with anything C Tim wanted to know just the end of the story D Tim insisted on being told the complete story 29 34 I should have studied last night, but I was too tired A I couldn't study last night because I was very tired B I studied last night because I was bored C I studied last night because I had to D I tried to study last night, but the homework was too hard 30 35 I have never felt better than I now A I have never felt well B I have always felt well C I felt better before D I feel well now Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage: HARNESSING THE WIND Wind power is an (31) option for collection alternative electric power Wind power works by (32) the energy from the wind with a rotor that turns and powers a generator The (33) is then stored or used to power machinery, lighting, and even homes Wind power is (34) even if you don't have much land, but is not (35) for city areas where nearby buildings will block most of the wind 31 A inexpensive B expensive C inexpense D expensively 32 A collected B collecting C collect D collection 33 A electric B electrical C electricity D electrically 34 A inconvenient B convenience C conveniently D convenient 35 A recommended B recommend C recommending D recommendation Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage: NASA officials expressed a great deal of concern over the descent of Skylab, a satellite which was slowly making its way back to Earth and was expected to reenter our atmosphere within the two weeks The aluminum Skylab was not expected to burn up on reentry In fact, it was feared that some 400 to 500 pieces, some weighing up to 1,000 pounds, could survive reentry These pieces would not all land in one area, but would be spread over hundreds of miles causing a great deal of damage to property and endangering human lives At this point, we just don't know where or when it will come down or how much damage it might cause 36 In this passage, the word "satellite" means A a plane B a space station C a spaceship D a TV station 37 From what type of material was Skylab made? A aluminum B steel C aging D burnable 38 Which of the following statements is true? A It would burn on reentry to the earth's atmosphere B It would collide with aircraft on reentry C It might cause considerable damage D It would not survive its atmospheric descent 39 Which of the following statements is NOT true? A The pieces would be concentrated in one area B The Skylab would not completely burn before reentry C There could be considerable property damage D Some 400 to 500 pieces might survive 40 In this passage, the word "concern" most nearly means A worry B annoyance C damage D reentry THE END TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words A architect B arch C church A summer B tutor C struggle A vacation B exhibition C nation Choose the word that has different stress pattern from that of the other words A sophisticated B painting C interesting A provide B struggle C ethnic Circle the best answer for each sentence By the time I into town, the shops A did/was closing B got/had closed C did/had closed Lop11.com D cheese D study D question D popular D village D was closing/closed Page 12 (13) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM the drawer, she took out a book A Open B Opened C Opening D Having opened In some countries, women’s rights are not equal _men’s A for B with C from D to You can _take a train or go by bus to Hue A either B not C both D neither 10 I left it _on the table _in the drawer A either/nor B neither/or C either/or D either/either 11 Not _did she refuse to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again A even B only C at all D always 12 The knife _we cut bread is very sharp A which B with which C that D with that 13 I'll be staying with Adrian, _brother is one of my closest friends A whom B whose C which D that 14 The little girl _I borrowed this pen has gone A from that B whose C from whom D from who 15 Their efforts were much _when they won two gold medals in bodybuilding and billiards A expended B appreciated C required D considered 16 _Julia _her sister is going to the party A Not only/but also B Neither/nor C Either/or D All are corerct 17 I first met my girlfriend A It was in Dalat that B It was in Dalat where C It was Dalat that D It Dalat London which 18 We are proud of our _staff, who are always friendly and efficient A well-done B well-appointed C well-behaved D well- trained 19 Many rare species of animals are in of extinction A danger B dangerous C endangerous D endanger 20 Fossil fuels will be exhausted with in a relatively short time A comparatively B shortly C rapidly D disadvantageously 21 _ energy is the one that comes from the wind A Wind B Wave C Nuclear D Solar 22 John often uses Express Money _ to send money to his parents in the countryside A Change B Exchange C Transfer D Send 23 Their suggestion is due to some problems of pollution A ruined B rejected C damaged D suggested 24 Yuri Gagarin lifted off into space aboard the Vostok A attracted B occurred C reacted D launched 25 Taking care of my children makes me occupied A busy B relaxed C comfortable D free Choose the underlined part that needs correction 26 The policeman ordered the suspect to not remove his hands from the car 27 I’m very hungry and thirsty now I could ate a horse and drink an ocean 28 They prevented her from to go out without their permission that night 29 He said he was accused of have deserted his ship two months before 30 Paul said that he is enjoying an interesting film on TV the night before Read the passage and choose one correct option to each blank In 1857, (27) the age of twenty-two, Sam Clemens boarded a steamboat and headed to New Orleans He planned (28) a trip to South America Instead, he met the steamboat pilot Horace Bixby, (29) agreed to let Clemens train with him as a riverboat pilot for a fee of five hundred dollars For the next two years, Clemens learned (30) to pilot a riverboat on the Mississippi River He gained his piloting license in April 1859 and made a good living until the outbreak of the Civil War in April 1861 when all commercial traffic on the river stopped Clemens then joined the Marion Rangers, a group of Confederate volunteers (31) disbanded after only two weeks 31 A at B on C in D from 32 A taking B take C to take D took 33 A that B whom C which D who 34 A what B how C why D where 35 A that B which C whose D whom Read the passage and choose one correct answer to each question A new study shows that women can reduce their chances of developing heart disease by jogging for about three hours every week The researchers at Harvard University Medical in Boston have just reported the results of the study on the New England Journal of Medicine The study is the first to show the effectiveness of jogging in the developing of heart disease in women Only a few earlier studies have examined the effects of jogging on the heart, but nearly all have been done on men The new study involves more than 72,000 women between the ages of forty and sixty-five during a period of eight years The researchers have found that women who jog at least three hours a week have a thirty to forty percent lower chance of suffering a heart attack than those who not 36 The new study is about A men and heart attack B effects of jogging on women’s heart C men and jogging D medicine in Harvard University 37 Who have done the research? Lop11.com Page 13 (14) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM A The journalists on the New England Journal of Medicine B The researchers at Harvard University Medical in Boston C Women between the ages of forty and sixty-five D Some joggers 38 How many hours should women jog at least a week to reduce heart attacks? A B 40 C 65 D 72 39 Most of the early researches have been done on A babies B children C women D men 40 How long does the new research take? A years B years C 10 years D 12 years THE END TEST Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others A accompany B participants C Vietnamese D guitar A interesting B necessary C dangerous D endanger Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A laughed B bridged C managed D showed A provided B introduced C participated D appreciated A easy B speak C reason D idea Choose the best answer ( A, B, C or D ) that best completes each sentence It is Tom _ A from which I often borrow books B that I often borrow books from C where I often borrow books D all are correct The Vietnamese participants took part in this event with great enthusiasm A entered B came to C were present D participated in He is extremely good at _ people singing with his violin A accompanying B accompany C accompanist D accompaniment She tried to protect herself _ dangerous diseases A with B in C of D from 10 The stamp collector only got the stamps and _ the envelopes away A collected B threw C gathered D kept 11 Miss Mary, to _I talked yesterday, is moving to Florida next Monday A whom B whose C who D that 12 She is not good _ collecting books, so she is not interested _ collecting them A at/at B in/in C at/in D in/at 13 the classroom, he began to talk about the car accident yesterday A To Enter B Entered C Enter D Entering 14 that the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia A In 1970 was B It was 1970 C In 1970 D It was in 1970 15 It _the man who shared the room with me when we were at college A is B was C are D were 16 The average T.V _time of the British is about 25 hours a week A seeing B viewing C looking D observing 17 He _ fishing for recreation only A go B to go C goes D going 18 These books are not _ interesting _ cheap A both / and B either / or C neither / and D either / nor 19 On Saturday evening I go to the cinema _ stay home watch T.V A both / and B neither / and C either / or D either / nor 20 The house is beautiful but also comfortable A not only B and C as well D either Choose the underlined part that needs correction 21 Peter, whom has never been abroad before, is now studying French and Germany 22 Yuri Garagin was the first man flying into space 23 I’d like to thank the man from who I got the present 24 Sunday is the day which people scarcely go to work Reading the passage and the tasks that follow Anyone who thinks that bats are dangerous pets is wrong in most cases In fact, most species of bats are helpful to human beings Sixty to seventy percent of bat species eat insects These bats will eat anything that they find as they fly through the air at night Some people even try to attract bats to their property to help control mosquitoes Other bats are necessary to the pollination {phấn hoa} of species of plants Unfortunately, bats are frightening to anyone who believes in the old stories of vampire bats In reality, only three species of bats feed on blood, usually only from small animals It is true, however, that vampire bats can spread diseases such as rabies {/’reibiz/ bệnh dại} to other species Even though many people will continue to dislike and fear bats, it is important to remember that they are an important part of the ecology, especially, in rainforests Anything that endangers to bats in these areas will also affect the regions’ fragile ecosystems Anyone who is interested in learning more about bats can visit his or her local library Questions: 25 What people often think about bats? Lop11.com Page 14 (15) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM A Bats are dangerous pets B Bats are helpful pets C Bats are wild pets D Bats are useful pets 26 Infact, most species of bats are _ to human beings A dangerous B helpful C wild D useful 27 How many percent of bat species eat insects? A fifty percent B sixty percent C seventy percent D sixty to seventy percent 28 When bat look for their food? A at noon B at night C in the morning D in the afternoon 29 Why some people try to attract bats to their property? A to catch them B to help control mosquitoes C to add to their collection bats D to kill them Rewrite these sentences as directed 30 His brother teaches him how to play the guitar ( Use a cleft sentence) It 31 My mother gave me a new hat some days ago ( Use a cleft sentence in passive) It 32 Lan likes watching cartoon films, so I (Use “ both…and.) Both 33 You can call me today or you can call me tomorrow – whenever you want (Use “either…or”) You can call me either 34 She can sing very well, she can play the guitar well, too (Use “not only…but also) She can not only 35 I don’t like snake I don’t like spider, either (Use “neither…nor”) I like THE END TEST 10 I Choose the word of which the stressed syllable is different from the others A ability B activity C accompany D entertainment A president B possible C astronaut D engineer II Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others A miles B words C accidents D tensions A without B earth C death D thank III Choose the correct answer that best completes the sentence Only 489 athletes took part in the first Asian Games A participated in B got rid of C gave up D added to I often collect stamps in my free time A spare B bed C allotted D engaged Which is the most popular recreation _summer? A for B at C on D in A/ An _is a person who is trained for traveling in a spacecraft A engineer B scientist C astronaut D technical My father was a very clever man He _speak languages A wasn’t able to B could C isn’t able to D can 10 I am late, _? A am not I B aren’t I C don’t I D won’t I 11 You have got a new car, _? A you B don’t you C aren’t you D haven’t you? 12 I _play football now, but when I was young I _play very well A am able to/ was able to B cannot/ could C am not able to/ was not able to D can/ was able to 13 A: “Would you like something to drink?” -B: “ _.” A No, I won’t B Not at all C I’m not thirsty Thank you.D Yes, I will 14 Alice: “Mike, can you take these books back to the library for me? I’m running late.” Tom: “ _.” A I’m late too Sorry B No C Never mind D No, I don’t 15 Linda: “Excuse me! Where’s the post office?” - Maria: “ _.” A It’s over there B Don’t worry C I’m afraid of D Yes I think so 16 The man _the bank is a millionaire A is entering B entering C to be entered D enters 17 Research and teaching are of _ importance A equal B equally C equality D equalize IV Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting 18 Either you or John are going to help Peter with his work 19 It was the event that had talked about a lot 20 John neither plays football and runs fast Lop11.com Page 15 (16) Grade 11 THE SECOND EXAM V Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one 21 Yuri Gagarin/ born/ Russia/ March 9, 1934 A Yuri Gagarin was born in Russia in March 9, 1934 B Yuri Gagarin was born on Russia on March 9, 1934 C Yuri Gagarin was born in Russia on March 9, 1934 D Yuri Gagarin was born on Russia in March 9, !934 22 She likes both ice-cream and candies A She likes not only ice-cream but also candies B She doesn’t both like ice-cream or candies C She doesn’t like neither ice-cream nor candies D She likes either ice-cream or candies 23 She is intelligent, and she is beautiful A She is not intelligent nor beautiful B She is both intelligent and beautiful C She is neither intelligent nor beautiful D She is either intelligent or beautiful VI Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answer We are all slowly destroying the Earth The seas and the rivers are too dirty to swim (24) _ There is so much smoke in the air that it is (25) _to live in many of the world’s cities In one famous city, for (26) _, poisonous exhaust from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks We have to cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of waste land all over the world As a (27) _, farmers in parts of Africa can not grow enough to eat In certain countries in Asia there is too little rice We must act now before it is too late to anything about it Save the (28) _! 24 A in B on C from D to 25 A healthy B health C unhealthy D healthily 26 A as B example C so D that 27 A result B complete C end D last 28 A Moon B Sun C Mars D Earth 29 A leg injury prevented him from active participation in the (compete) (Give the correct form of the word in the bracket.) 30 She doesn’t know She doesn’t care what happened ( Using “Neither … nor …”) _ 31 My parents go to the cinema My cousins go to the cinema (Using “Not only … but also …”) _ 32 I wanted to see different kinds of paintings at the Trang Tien exhibition (Using “It was…that…”) _ 33 My son has just learned some of irregular verbs by heard ( Using “It is … that … ” in passive) _ 34 The letter which was left in the mailbox was for me (Reduce relative pronoun.) _ 35 She had some close friends She wanted to send her cards to them.(Combine sentences using relative pronoun.) _ Lop11.com Page 16 (17) Page 17 Lop11.com THE SECOND SEMESTER (18)