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(1)THE 1st TEST OF ENGLISH (SEMESTER I) Class: 11CB.… TIME 45 MINUTES Name: ………………………… Friday, september 21st, 2012 Code Mark(s): Examiner’s signature: 101 PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS: (7 MARKS) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words Question 1: A machine B change C teacher D choose Question 2: A hour B honest C vehicle D happy Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words Question 3: A floppy B cotton C embrace D idol Question 4: A finish B prefer C invite D enjoy Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correction Question 5: Simon finds it hard for making friends with other children A B C D Question 6: Computers have made access to information instantly available just by push a few buttons Question 7: Approximately 70 percent of all parents let their children to attend school Question 8: Students in the United States often support themselves by baby sitting, working in restaurants or they drive taxicabs Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence; or that best substitutes the underlined part Question 9: She's made friends a little girl who lives next door A to B of C by D with Question 10: The children seem to be totally capable working by themselves A on B of C in D for Question 11: My parents wouldn't _ to the party A allow me go B allow me to go C allow me going D allow to go Question 12: We hope that the students themselves will enjoy part in the projects A to take B taking C to be taken D being taken Question 13 : I don't like that man There is a sneaky look on his face A furious B humorous C dishonest D guilty Question 14: He has a very outgoing and makes friends very easily A person B personal C personality D personage Question 15: I had a glance at the article, but I haven't read it yet A quick look B close look C direct look D furtive look Question 16: They were extremely to my plight A sympathized B sympathetic C sympathy D sympathetically (2) Question 17: Last night, we saw a meteor through the sky A streaked B to streak C streak D to have streaked Question 18: Dick in London when I saw him last A is working B has worked C has been working D was working Question 19: Tom: “How you do?” – Jerry: “………………….” A yes, OK B Not too bad C How you do? D I’m well Question 20: Lan: “Happy birthday! This is a small present for you” Diep: -“…………….” A What a pity! B How beautiful it is! Thanks C Have a good time D How terrible! Question 21: It's possible _ a train across Canada A take B to take C taking D to be taken Question 22: When they finished singing, Lisa _ the candles on the cake A blew out B cleared up C brought out D turned off Question 23: Alice didn't expect to Bill's party A to be asked B being asked C to ask D asking Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question Having a best friend to confide in can bring a positive effect on our emotional health An evening out with the closest friend may be the best guarantee of a good time In fact, our best friend can prevent us from developing serious psychological problems such as depression and anxiety Best friendship evolves with time - we cannot go out and pick our best friend We become friends with people who share common interests – at school or through hobbies, for example Best friends have usually known each other for years and stuck together through good and bad times If you haven't got one, perhaps you are being too distant from people, or focusing too much on your work Question 24: A best friend can A give us a healthy life B go out with us in the evening C spend much time finding D share joy and sadness with us Question 25: Close friends need to A have the same interests B study at the same school C pursue the same hobbies D spend time together Question 26: The word 'one' in the last paragraph refers to A good time B bad time C a close friend D a friendship Question 27: According to the passage, A it takes a lot of time to make close friendships B we can go out and choose a good friend easily C best friends have good and bad times D It’s very difficult to make lasting friendships Question 28: Which of the following sentences is NOT mentioned? A We often have satisfaction being with a close friend B the ties of close friendship will never be broken C An unsociable person may not have a close friend D Friendships need time to develop (3) PART B: WRITING (3 MARKS) Do the following sentences as directed in parentheses or wih the words given Question 29: In the middle of our dinner, there was a knock at the door When we……………………………………………………………………………… Question 30 : They didn’t allow us to smoke in here They didn’t let ………………………………………………………… Question 31 : My teacher advised buying that book My teacher advised us ………………………………………………… Question 32: The thief forced the bank manager to lie on the ground The thief made ………………………………………………………… Question 33: Would you close the door, please ? Would you mind ……………………………………………………….? Question 34: Jack left the office before I arrived When………………………………….……………………………………… -THE END I phonetics * Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently(0.5) a adult b candle c talk d flower a trust b mutual c number d uncertain * Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from others (0.5) a acquaintance b unselfish c attraction d humorous a refreshment b horrible c exciting d intention II Vocabulary and grammar A Give the correct form of the verb in the bracket.(1) He broke his arm when he (play) football ………………… He expected (appoint) as the headmaster of his school ………………… It’s no use (advise) him to stop smoking ………………… My teacher makes me ( do) a lot of homework everyday ………………… B Give the correct form of the word in the bracket (1) She is a kind and (please) person ………… We have learnt how to write a letter of ( invite) …………… After they got (divorce), she never remarried …………… The food was good but the (serve) was very slow …………… C Choose the best answer to complete the blank.(1) Would you please him speak about the new plan.? a let b allow c ask d tell The novel is based on his in the war a attitudes b images c situations d experiences I had a glance at the article, but I haven't read it yet a close look b quick look c direct look d furtive look Your friendship should be based on trust a basic b fragile c mutual d blind III Reading (4) A Choose the correct words or phrases that best complete the passage.(1) Dear Jane, I'm sorry for not (1) to you for two months In my postcard sent to you when I was on vacation in July, I told you about a new friend of (2) , Lisa Moran, who lives near my uncle's farm in Napan Valley, California You may be curious to know what she is (3) Well, Lisa is of our age - 17 - and not very tall or slim In fact, she has slightly rounded shoulders and a plump face The best features on Lisa's face are her green eyes and the two dimples on her checks She looks lively with her hair cut short and dressed in casual clothes - jeans and a T-shirt When I first met her at my cousin's birthday party, I was attracted by her easy-going and pleasingly direct manners Curiously enough, Lisa has the same 4) in music as you and I That's all about Lisa for the moment How have you been doing with your school work? Please write soon Best wishes Ann Maxfield a write b to write c writing d wrote a I b me c my d mine a looking b like c seen d similar a taste b hearing c sense d way Rewrite the following sentences “ let me pay for the meal” Ann said → Ann insisted on ……………………………………………………… “ Congratulation on getting engaged, Sue, ” said Harry → Harry congratulated ………………………………………… “ You stole Tim’s watch Didn’t you, John ! ” → Tim’ mother accused …………………………………………… “ I’m very grateful to you for your help, Mr Smith ” → Sue thanked …………………………………………….… “ It’s true I killed the man ” → He admitted ………………………………………………… Ms Quyen began teaching Chinese ten years ago Ms Quyen has ………………………………………….… I last heard this song 10 months ago It is ……………………………………………………… (5)