Đề cương ôn thi giữa học kì II môn Tiếng Anh 11

REVISION FOR MID-2ND TERM TEST
ENGLISH 11 NEW
UNIT 6. GLOBAL WARMING
Part I. PHONETICS 
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 
1. A. genius 	B. gorilla	C. global	D. gases 
2. A. pollution 	B. poaching 	C. physical 	D. pesticide 
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 
6. A. campaign 	B. global	C. balance 	D. carbon 
7. A. natural 	B. endangered 	C. dangerous 	D. habitat 
Part II. VOCABULARY 
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
11. We need to cut down on the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 
A. intake 	B. retake	C. uptake	D. discharge 
14. Most people admit that they contribute to global warming.
A. be partly responsible for 	B. disapprove 	C. neglect	D. cause 
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
44. We should grow more trees so that they can absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. 
A. emit 	B. take in	C. consume 	D . cut off 
45. Releasing too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere can lead to global warming.
A. result in 	B. result from 	C. cause	D. activate
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Part III. GRAMMAR 
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 
52. Humans now have to suffer the effects of global warming due to having treat the environment irresponsibly.
	 A	 B	 C	 D
53. Having denied the responsibility for the environmental it caused, the factory was forced to close down.
	 A	B	C	 D
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
75. He thanked us ____ having contributed to cleaning the surrounding environment. 
A. on 	B. to 	C. with	D. for 
76. He was suspected ____ having received presents from the local companies and ignored their violations of the environmental law. 
A. about 	B. on	C. of	D. for 
77. Even when arrested, he denied ____ cut down that tree. 
A. has 	B. having 	C. have	D. have had
7. Scientists worry about the ____ of many species of plants and animals from our planet.
A. erupt	B. amount	C. erode	D. disappearance
8. The heavy rain has caused ____ in many parts of the country.
A. food	B. drought	C. importance	D. floods
9. Plants ____ carbon dioxide from the air.
A. absorb	B. resource	C. sort	D. export
10. You need to ____ the tension in these shoulder muscles.
A. release	B. pleasure	C. strengthen	D. enlighten
Part IV. SPEAKING 
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. Two friends Nam and Lan are talking about the topic of global warming. 
91. Nam: What are the main threats to the environment today?
 Lan: ____
A. Threats are possible dangers to the environment. 
B. Probably deforestation and global warming. 
C. Environmental pollution is a big issue for our planet
D. We need a clean environment to live in. 
92. Lan: How can ordinary people help protect the environment?
 Nam: ____
A. What can ordinary people do to help the environment? 
B. Environment really needs our help. 
C. We may use environmentally-friendly products.
D. Both governments and individuals are to blame on. 
Part VI. WRITING 
Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 
132. Climate change leads to numerous catastrophic consequences.
A. Numerous catastrophic consequences result in climate change. 
B. Numerous catastrophic consequences result from climate change. 
C. Climate change results from numerous catastrophic consequences. 
D. Numerous catastrophic consequences cause climate change.
133. The increase in earth's temperature can cause heat-related illnesses.
A. Heat-related illnesses result from the increase in earth's temperature. 
B. Heat-related illnesses result in the increase in earth's temperature. 
C. Heat-related illnesses lead to the increase in earth's temperature.
D. Heat-related illnesses trigger the increase in earth's temperature. 
 Unit 7. FURTHER EDUCATION
Part I. PHONETICS 
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 
1. A. degree 	B. doctorate 	C. graduate 	D. kindergarten
2. A. bachelor 	B. chapter 	C. chemistry 	D. teacher
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 
6. A. biology 	B. geography 	C. education 	D. relationship 
8. A. college 	B. degree	C. language 	D. subject 
Part II. VOCABULARY 
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
11. It is not easy at all to get a good job without any ____ qualifications. 
A. academic 	B. social	C. great	D. favourite 
12. At the ____ level, you can join three-year or four-year colleges.
A. primary 	B. secondary 	C. postgraduate 	D. undergraduate 
13. Hugh is quite worried because he hasn't ____ for the end-of-term test. 
A. examined 	B. researched 	C. studied	D. read 
14. Any pupil caught ____ was made to stand at the front of the class.
A. misbehave 	B. misbehaved 	C. misbehaviour 	D. misbehaving 
18. I can't cope well ____ all the homework I've got to do!
A. on 	B. of 	C. about 	D. with
21. I wonder if you could tell me who was awarded the ____.
A. scholar 	B. scholastic 	C. scholarship 	D. scholarly
22. My dad said that I'd better spend more time on my ____.
A. student 	B. studied 	C. studious 	D. studies
23. He has got a degree ____ Information Technology from Oxford University. 
A. in 	B. for	C. on 	D. of
25. If you're not sure what “something” means, look it ____ in the dictionary. 
A. for	B. out	C. at	D. up
28. Yesterday, we had a discussion ____ different cultures. 
A. about 	B. around	C. for	D. from 
29. I still have a lot ____ about the English language.
A. for learning 	B. of learning 	C. learning 	D. to learn 
35. It's my ____ ceremony next week; I think my parents are looking forward to it more than I am.
A. graduation 	B. graduate 	C. graduating 	D. graduates 
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
41. When you sit for the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed. 
A. answer 	B. take	C. make	D. write 
45. My application for the scholarship has been turned down because the transcript of marks is not satisfactory enough. 
A. cancelled 	B. postponed 	C. reduced	D. rejected 
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meanin the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
46. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the university. 
A. mandatory 	B. selective	C. free	D. limited
49. Well, Mrs Baker, you'll be pleased to hear that George has made a dramatic improvement in geography.
A. meaningful 	B. important 	C. insignificant 	D. steady 
Part III. GRAMMAR 
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
51. I ____ English for five years. I study it at school. 
A. have been learning	B. have learnt 	C. learnt	D. am learning 
52. You can have your book back now. I ____ it.
A. have been reading	B. have read 	C. had read	D. read 
53. You look upset. ____ you ____?
A. Are – crying	B. Do - cry 	C. Have - been crying	D. Have - cried 
54. How many times ____ you ____ that international conference? 
A. did – attend	B. do - attend 	C. have - been attending	D. have - attended 
55. I ____ for my math textbook all day, but I ____ it yet.
A. have been looking/haven't found 	B. have looked/haven't found 
C. have been looking/haven't been finding	D. have looked/haven't been finding 
56. Mum ____ all morning. She ____ lots of Christmas presents.
A. has shopped/has bought 	B. has been shopping/has bought 
C. has been shopping/has been buying 	D. has shopped/has been buying
57. Kevin ____ his homework, but he ____ it yet.
A. has been doing/hasn't been finishing 	B. has done/hasn't finished 
C. has been doing/hasn't finished 	D. has done/hasn't been finishing 
58. Pete ____ at Midfield Secondary School since 2006, but he ____ music in his lessons twice. 
A. has been teaching/has only played 	B. has been teaching/has only been playing 
C. has taught/has only been playing	D. has taught/has only played 
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 
81. My brother has applied for that scholarship for months, but he has never succeeded yet.
	 A	 B	C	 D
83. I have found a lot of informations about the history of English language teaching recently. 
	 A	B	 C	 C	 D
Part IV. SPEAKING 
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 
92. “If I were you, I would apply for the scholarship to the University of Melbourne.” – “____”
A. I'm not afraid so.	B. No way! 	C. I guess I should.	D. I hope so.
93. “I hear you've passed your exam. Congratulations!” – “____”
A. What a pity!	B. You're welcome. 	C. I'm alright.	D. Thank you. 
94. “Why do you choose French as your second major?” – “____”
A. Because it's quite like English. 	B. Because they are friendly. 
C. I don't really care.	D. It's nice to say so. 
Part VI. WRITING 
Exercise 13. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 
132. I started writing this essay hours ago and it's still not right.
A. I have been writing this essay for hours and it's still not right. 
B. It's hours ago since I last wrote this essay correctly. 
C. The last time I started writing this essay was hours ago, which is still not right.
D. I didn't stop to write this essay hours ago and it's still not right. 
134. Lisa has never studied abroad before.
A. It's the first time Lisa has ever studied abroad. 
B. It's the last time since Lisa studied abroad. 
C. It was the first time Lisa had ever studied abroad.
D. Never before Lisa has studied abroad. 
Unit 8. OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Part I. PHONETICS 
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 
1. A. scholar 	B. technique	C. archaeology 	D. achievement
2.A. ancient 	B. concern	C. associate 	D. special 
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 
8. A. religious 	B. masterpiece 	C. prestigious 	D. abundant 
9. A. intact 	B. nightlife 	C. relic 	D. complex 
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
13. The most popular destinations for ____ holidays are Spain, Italy, and Greece.
A. charter 	B. package 	C. packed 	D. packet 
14. When you are staying at a popular resort, there are plenty of ____ to go on.
A. excursions 	B. expeditions 	C. pilgrimages 	D. sightseeing 
15. One day when I'm rich and famous, I'm going to go on a round-the-world ____.
A. cruise	B. sail 	C. self-catering 	D. survival
16. You can save money by choosing a ____ holiday.
A. do-it-yourself 	B. self-catering	C. self-study	D. survival
17. My favourite part of England is Cornwall. There's some absolutely beautiful ____ there. 
A. nature 	B. signs 	C. scenery 	D. views
20. Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Wherever you go, you can see the ____ of volcanoes, some of which are still alive. 
A. tops 	B. heads 	C . mouths	D. ends 
23. The travel agent wasn't to ____ for the overbooking. 
A. accuse 	B. charge 	C. blame	D. claim 
24. When I worked as a waiter, the hotel manager found ____ with everything I do. 
A. blame 	B. complaint 	C. fault	D. criticism 
25. It can be quite busy here during the tourist ____.
A. period 	B. phase	C. stage	D. season 
26. I always enjoy our school ____ to France. 
A. excursion 	B. journey 	C. trip	D. travel 
27. Captain Cook discovered Australia on a ____ to the Pacific. 
A. voyage 	B. cruise	C. travel	D. tour 
28. The sunset over Niagara Fall is really a magnificent ____.
A. look 	B. sign	C. view	D. sight 
29. The hotel where we are ____ is quite luxurious. 
A. staying 	B. existing	C. remaining	D. living 
30. Passengers requiring a special meal during the flight should inform the airline in ____.
A. ahead 	B. advance	C. front	D. forward
32. The area near the palace gates was ____ with tourists. 
A. full 	B. crowded	C. flooded 	D. covered
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions. 
36. The balance and harmonious blending of various elements contribute to Taj Mahal's unique beauty.
A. successful 	B. agreeable 	C. tasteful 	D. fitting 
38. In addition to exploring the caves and grottos, and seeing its flora and fauna, visitors can also enjoy mountain climbing. 
A. flowers and plants	B. plants and animals
C. plants and vegetation	D. flowers and grass 
40. They can enjoy the -comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.
A. style 	B. convenience 	C. standard 	D. grace 
41. Most of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was demolished in the early 20th century. 
A. rebuilt 	B. pulled down 	C. put up	D. pulled up 
42. Taj Mahal is a giant mausoleum of white marble in Arga, India. It is considered to be an outstanding work of art.
A. noticeable 	B. attractive 	C. brilliant 	D. significant 
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
46. Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact.
A. in perfection 	B. in ruins 	C. in chaos 	D. in completion 
47. Tourists can do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price. 
A. inexpensive 	B. affordable 	C. cheap	D. exorbitant 
48. The major stone sections of the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty remain intact thanks to the unique construction techniques.
A. special 	B. common 	C. excellent 	D. ancient 
Part III. GRAMMAR 
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
51. The best way ____ London is by taking a guided tour. 
A. of which to see	B. to see 	C. seeing	D. in which you see 
52. With its thousands of rocks and caves ____ out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won international recognition.
A. emerge 	B. to emerge 	C. emerging 	D. being emerged 
53. Hoi An Ancient Town is a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port ____ from the 15th to the 19th century. 
A. to date 	B. dated	C. that date 	D. dating
54. We can also see the stone dragons of Kinh Thien Palace and relics associated with many Vietnamese royal families, ____ during archaeological excavations.
A. discovered	B. being discovered 	C. to discover	D. discovering 
55. John F. Kennedy was the last US president ____.
A. to assassinate	B. assassinated 	C. assassinating	D. to be assassinated 
56. The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Viet Nam ____ to the World Heritage List.
A. adding 	B. to add 	C. to be added 	D. added 
57. The archaeological excavation ____ to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several years.
A. led 	B. leading 	C. to lead 	D. being led 
58. Though ____ many centuries ago, the palace remains practically intact. 
A. building 	B. to build 	C. built	D. people built 
Part IV. SPEAKING 
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 
91. “I'm not hot. I'm absolutely roasting” – “____”
A. You lucky thing! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. 	B. Let's go and cool down in the sea. 
C. You'll get a lovely suntan. 	D. Maybe you've got a sun stroke.
92. “Why don't you take your T-shirt off?” – “____”
A. That sounds like a good idea. 	B. Yes, let's take it off.
C. No, of course not. It's boiling here. 	D. Because I don't want to get sunburnt. 
94. “____” – “I'd like to see a cultural one.”
A. Would you like to visit a natural or a cultural world heritage site? 
B. Which site is worth visiting in Hue? The Citadel or the Royal Tombs? 
C. Would you like to go to Tomb of Minh Mang or the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty? 
D. Do you prefer seeing the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty or Tomb of Minh Mang 
X. Rewrite sentences using perfect participles
1.After I watched the documentary about wildlife, I made a donation to an environmental society.
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2.After I ate my evening meal, I decided to go for a walk
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3.Because I had spent the whole day cleaning up my room, I needed to take a shower and have a rest.
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4.Since the authorities had managed water resources irresponsibly, they had to deal with water shortages in the region.
à 
XI. Combine sentences using perfect gerunds
1.He risked his own life to rescue the little boy. He was really admired for that.
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2.She raised $20,000 for wildlife protection. She was praised for that.
à 
3.I have advised you on how to cut down your energy use. I remember that.
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XI. Rewrite the sentences, using the present perfect or the present perfect continuous	
1.Nam’s still studying English. He started studying it two years ago. (for)
à .
4.The university started building a new campus in May. They are still building it. (since)
à .
5.Mary is staying at a homestay during her undergraduate programme. The programme began three weeks ago. (for)
à .
Give the correct form of the words in brackets. 
1. The government has pledged to clean up industrial __________________________ (emit)
2. Flu is highly ______________________________________ (infect)
3. We risk upsetting the (ecology) ___________________________ balance of the area
4. Strikes are causing severe ___________________________________ to all train services. (disrupt)
5. The mountain gorilla is on the verge of __________________________________________ (extinct)
6. Police are investigating the ______________________________ of a young woman. (appear)
7. There is a need for greater ______________________ and choice in education. (diverse)
8. Profits have increased _______________________ over the past few years. (signify)
9. State ___________ have been arguing over the new healthcare reform bill for months. (lawmake) 
10. It is said that land erosion is caused by widespread _______________________________________.(forest)
XII. Combine the two sentences into one, using with an -ing or -ed participle, to-inf
1.A tour guide is taking us to Ha Long Bay. He can speak three languages.
à The tour guide .. can speak three languages.
2.There’s a gate at the end of this corridor. The gate leads to the main door of the temple.
à At the end of this corridor there is a gate ...
3.The pagoda was damaged in the storm. It has now been rebuilt.
à The pagoda has now been rebuilt.
4.That man was selling unusual relics. They were illegally removed from the protected area of this heritage site.
à That man was selling unusual relics ..
1. Write a paragraph about the causes of global warming. Your paragraph should be about 140 words and include the following main point. (1.0 point) 
 - Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel burning power plants
 + electricity production
 + burning coal
 - Carbon dioxide emissions from burning gasoline for transportation
 + cars
 + motorbikes
 - Methane emissions from animals, agriculture
 + rice paddies
 + livestock production
2. Write a short paragraph about a historical place that you know.