Tiếng Anh 11 - Sample test 1

SAMPLE TEST 1
SECTION A: MUTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 marks)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. decision
B. anxiety
C. divorce
D. specific
2. A. significant
B. overcome
C. consonant
D. reconcile
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word which has its main stress different from the others. 
3. A. meaningful
B. respectful
C. cognitive
D. possible
4. A. campaign
 B. hearing
 C. talent
 D. mental
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. It would be unreasonable __________ him _________ you money if you didn't pay it back.
 A. to expect/lend 	 B. to expect/to lend 	 C. expect/to lend	 D. expecting/lend
6. John still hasn't come out. H_________ everything for the trip now.
A. must have been preparing B. must be preparing C. will be preparing D. will have prepared
7. The famous physicist Albert Einstein __________ for a $1 to $5 donation before scribbling his name on a piece of parchment, and _________ every cent to various charities.
 A. asked/donated B. had asked/donated C. has asked/donated D. asked/donating
8. That's the best speech __________.
 A. I never heard 	 B. I didn't hear	 C. I used to hear D. I've ever heard
9. Billy did not find his cat in the garden. He found it in the garage.
A. It was the garden and garage that Billy found his cat. 
B. It wasn't the garden that Billy did not find his cat. 
C. It wasn't the garden but the garage that Billy found his cat.
D. Billy could not find his cat anywhere, even in the garage. 
10. Teaching secondary school students _________ and self-reliant is important for their personal development.
 A. to be independence B. to be independent	 C. be independent D. be independence
11. Although my best friend now lives in Da Nang, we still try to keep in touch ____ each other. 
A. for 	 B. on 	 C. up to	 D. with 
12. Children with cognitive impairments may have __________ in learning basic skills like reading, writing, or problem solving.
 A. ability 	 B. determination 	 C. difficulty 	 D. refusal 
13. __________ dating involves couples going out together. It gives you the chance to see how your date interacts with other people.
 A. Blind 	 B. Group 	 C. Online 	 D. Speed 
14. The Braille alphabet has been one of the greatest _________ in human history.
A. invention 	 B. inventions 	 C. inventors 	 D. inventive 
15. She became very ___________ after her boyfriend left her.
 A. depressed 	 B. depressing	 C. depression 	 D. depressive
16. My grandpa is the most conservative person in my family. He never_________ about way of life.
 A. gives his opinion	 B. changes his mind	 C. gives his view	 D. keeps in mind
17. During summer holidays, university students are willing to take part in providing education for children in remote and ________ areas. 
A. mountain 	B. mountainous 	 C. mountaineer 	 D. mountaineering 
18. Each culture develops its own social ____________.
 A. norms B. normal C. normalization D. normalize
19. “Thank you very much for helping our villagers to build their houses”. – “___________.”
 A. See you	 B. Yes, of course	 C. Our pleasure	D. Here you are
20. Mary: “I've seen John at the workshop on communication skills.” - Peter: “_________________.”
 A. I see. I'll call him. 	 B. The workshop was very useful. 
 C. That can't be John because he's in Paris now.	 D. No, I don't think so.
21. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) To keep having a lot of knowledge on current topics, you need to read newspapers and watch the news.
 A. decisive B. responsible C. well-informed 	 	D. confident
22. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) 
Finally, I decide to follow in my father's footsteps to work in state-owned enterprise. 
 A. private-owned	 B. public limited 	 C. privately-owned	D. government-owned 
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
23. We only have 5 minutes left, Peter. There's no need dressing up. 
	A	B	 C	D
24. Your room feels messy. When did you last clean it?
 	 A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 25 to 28.
The skills needed to succeed in college are very different from those required in high school. 
In addition to study skills that may be new to students, there will also be everyday living skills that students may not have had to use before. 
Students should: 
– know how to handle everyday living skills such as doing laundry, paying bills, balancing a checkbook, cooking, getting the oil changed in the car, etc. 
– be familiar and compliant with medical needs concerning medication and health problems. If ongoing medical and/or psychological treatment is needed, arrangements should be made in advance to continue that care while the student is away at college. 
– understand that the environmental, academic, and social structure provided by parents and teachers will not be in place in college. With this lack of structure comes an increased need for responsibility in decision-making and goal-setting.
– know how to interact appropriately with instructors, college staff, roommates, and peers. Appropriate social interaction and communication are essential at the college level of education. 
– be comfortable asking for help when needed. The transition from high school to college can be overwhelming socially and academically. Students should know when they need help and should be able to reach out and ask for that help.
25. According to the writer, if students want to have medical treatment, they should ____.
 A. be away	B. be familiar with medical needs 
 C. make arrangements	D. meet their parents 
26. The word “ongoing" is closest in meaning to ____.
 A. continuing 	B. short-term 	C. brief	D. little 
27. College students should be aware that ____.
 A. everything in college will be different 	B. parents and teachers are not in college 
 C. structures must be provided by parents	 	D. structures must be provided by teachers 
28. The word “overwhelming” is closest in meaning to ____.
 A. simple 	B. confusing 	C. manageable 	D. easy 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 32.
For most people, family is a source of great joy. But when conflict arises family turmoil can lead to depression, anxiety, resentment and fear. A variety of issues can cause (29) _________among relatives, including extramarital affairs, financial difficulties, poor communication and child-related hardships like infertility, disabilities or opposing parenting styles. Arguing from time to time is part of family life, but continuous conflict can damage relationships. Listening, compromising and seeking professional guidance when necessary can help families resolve problems. Financial problems are one of the leading (30) __________ of divorce. A couple may fell overwhelmed by the amount of money they owe, (31) _________affects how much they can afford to do or buy for the family. Financial stress can also appear when a husband and wife disagree about how, where or when money is spent. Other family conflicts arise as a result of unemployment. When someone is (32) __________ work for a long period of time, she might feel anxious, depressed or ashamed, and such negative emotions can fuel arguments with her spouse.
29. A. argument B. break-up C. happiness D. conflicts
30. A. reasons B. results C. causes D. problem
31. A. that B. which C. who D. whom
32. A. at B. off C. out of D. in
SECTION B: WRITING (2.0 marks)
III. Rewrite each of the sentences so that it is closest in meaning to the original one or do as directed. (1.5m)
1. My secretary sent the bill to Mr Pike yesterday. (Using cleft sentence)
à It ________________________________________
2. It’s not necessary to push, just wait your turn. (Using “NEED” to rewrite the sentence)
à There _____________________________________
3. ‘It's me who emailed these documents to the Telex company,’ said Andrew. (ADMITTED) 
àAndrew _____________________________________
Make sentences, using the words or phrases provided. You can add some words and make suitable changes (0.5m)
4. parents /not / criticise / me / but / listen / problems / sympathetically.
SAMPLE TEST 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. decision
B. anxiety
C. divorce
D. specific
2. A. significant
B. overcome
C. consonant
D. reconcile
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word which has its main stress different from the others. 
3. A. meaningful
B. respectful
C. cognitive
D. possible
4. A. campaign
 B. hearing
 C. talent
 D. mental
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. It would be unreasonable __________ him _________ you money if you didn't pay it back.
 A. to expect/lend 	 B. to expect/to lend 	 C. expect/to lend	 D. expecting/lend
6. John still hasn't come out. He ______ everything for the trip now.
A. must have been preparing B. must be preparing C. will be preparing D. will have prepared
7. The famous physicist Albert Einstein __________ for a $1 to $5 donation before scribbling his name on a piece of parchment, and _________ every cent to various charities.
 A. asked/donated B. had asked/donated C. has asked/donated D. asked/donating
8. That's the best speech __________.
 A. I never heard 	 B. I didn't hear	 C. I used to hear D. I've ever heard
9. Billy did not find his cat in the garden. He found it in the garage.
A. It was the garden and garage that Billy found his cat. 
B. It wasn't the garden that Billy did not find his cat. 
C. It wasn't the garden but the garage that Billy found his cat.
D. Billy could not find his cat anywhere, even in the garage. 
10. Teaching secondary school students ___________ and self-reliant is important for their personal development.
 A. to be independence B. to be independent	 C. be independent D. be independence
11. Although my best friend now lives in Da Nang, we still try to keep in touch ____ each other. 
A. for 	B. on 	C. up to	D. with 
12. Children with cognitive impairments may have __________ in learning basic skills like reading, writing, or problem solving.
 A. ability 	 B. determination 	 C. difficulty 	 D. refusal 
13. __________ dating involves couples going out together. It gives you the chance to see how your date interacts with other people.
 A. Blind 	 B. Group 	 C. Online 	 D. Speed 
14. The Braille alphabet has been one of the greatest ____ in human history.
A. invention 	B. inventions 	C. inventors 	D. inventive 
15. She became very ___________ after her boyfriend left her.
 A. depressed 	 B. depressing	 C. depression 	 D. depressive
16. My grandpa is the most conservative person in my family. He never __________ about way of life.
 A. gives his opinion	 B. changes his mind	 C. gives his view	 D. keeps in mind
17. During summer holidays, university students are willing to take part in providing education for children in remote and ____ areas. 
A. mountain 	B. mountainous 	C. mountaineer 	D. mountaineering 
18. Each culture develops its own social ____________.
 A. norms B. normal C. normalization D. normalize
19. “Thank you very much for helping our villagers to build their houses”. – “___________.”
 A. See you	 B. Yes, of course	 C. Our pleasure	D. Here you are
20. Mary: “I've seen John at the workshop on communication skills.” 
 Peter: “__________________________________.”
 A. I see. I'll call him. 	 B. The workshop was very useful. 
 C. That can't be John because he's in Paris now.	 D. No, I don't think so.
21. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) 
 To keep having a lot of knowledge on current topics, you need to read newspapers and watch the news.
 A. decisive B. responsible C. well-informed 	 	D. confident
22. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) 
Finally, I decide to follow in my father's footsteps to work in state-owned enterprise. 
 A. private-owned	 B. public limited 	 C. privately-owned	D. government-owned 
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
23. We only have 5 minutes left, Peter. There's no need dressing up. 
	A	B	 C	D
24. Your room feels messy. When did you last clean it?
 	 A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 25 to 28.
The skills needed to succeed in college are very different from those required in high school. 
In addition to study skills that may be new to students, there will also be everyday living skills that students may not have had to use before. 
Students should: 
– know how to handle everyday living skills such as doing laundry, paying bills, balancing a checkbook, cooking, getting the oil changed in the car, etc. 
– be familiar and compliant with medical needs concerning medication and health problems. If ongoing medical and/or psychological treatment is needed, arrangements should be made in advance to continue that care while the student is away at college. 
– understand that the environmental, academic, and social structure provided by parents and teachers will not be in place in college. With this lack of structure comes an increased need for responsibility in decision-making and goal-setting.
– know how to interact appropriately with instructors, college staff, roommates, and peers. Appropriate social interaction and communication are essential at the college level of education. 
– be comfortable asking for help when needed. The transition from high school to college can be overwhelming socially and academically. Students should know when they need help and should be able to reach out and ask for that help.
25. According to the writer, if students want to have medical treatment, they should ____.
 A. be away	B. be familiar with medical needs 
 C. make arrangements	D. meet their parents 
26. The word “ongoing" is closest in meaning to ____.
 A. continuing 	B. short-term 	C. brief	D. little 
27. College students should be aware that ____.
 A. everything in college will be different 	B. parents and teachers are not in college 
 C. structures must be provided by parents	 	D. structures must be provided by teachers 
28. The word “overwhelming” is closest in meaning to ____.
 A. simple 	B. confusing 	C. manageable 	D. easy 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 32.
For most people, family is a source of great joy. But when conflict arises family turmoil can lead to depression, anxiety, resentment and fear. A variety of issues can cause (29) _________among relatives, including extramarital affairs, financial difficulties, poor communication and child-related hardships like infertility, disabilities or opposing parenting styles. Arguing from time to time is part of family life, but continuous conflict can damage relationships. Listening, compromising and seeking professional guidance when necessary can help families resolve problems. Financial problems are one of the leading (30) __________ of divorce. A couple may fell overwhelmed by the amount of money they owe, (31) _________affects how much they can afford to do or buy for the family. Financial stress can also appear when a husband and wife disagree about how, where or when money is spent. Other family conflicts arise as a result of unemployment. When someone is (32) __________ work for a long period of time, she might feel anxious, depressed or ashamed, and such negative emotions can fuel arguments with her spouse.
29. A. argument B. break-up C. happiness D. conflicts
30. A. reasons B. results C. causes D. problem
31. A. that B. which C. who D. whom
32. A. at B. off C. out of D. in
SECTION B: WRITING (2.0 marks)
III. Rewrite each of the sentences so that it is closest in meaning to the original one or do as directed. 
1. My secretary sent the bill to Mr Pike yesterday. (Using cleft sentence)
à It was my secretary that/who sent the bill to Mr Pike yesterday.
2. It’s not necessary to push, just wait your turn. (Using “NEED” to rewrite the sentence)
à There is no need to push, just wait your turn.
3. ‘It's me who emailed these documents to the Telex company,’ said Andrew. (ADMITTED) àAndrew admitted emailing those documents to the Telex company,
4. parents /not / criticise / me / but / listen / problems / sympathetically.
àMy parents don’t criticize me, but listen to my problems sympathetically.