E11 – REVISION

I. LISTENING:
Ex 1: Listen & choose the correct answer.
1. What was damaged in the storm?
A. The car
B. The window
C. The roof
2. What present does the man decide to take?
A. Some flowers
B. Some chocolates
C. A plant
3. Which is the woman’s jacket?
A. A grey jacket with four buttons
B. A grey jacket with two buttons
C. A grey jacket with no button
4. Which sport is not included in the price of the holiday?
A. Horse riding
B. Golf
C. Windsurfing
5. Which postcard will they send?
A. A picture of a castle
B. A picture of the beach and town
C. A picture of a cottage and flowers
6. Where do they decide to go?
A. An exhibition of photographs
B. An exhibition of clothes
C. An exhibition of sculpture

Ex 2: You will hear a conversation between a girl called Julia and her father, about choosing a course at
a university. Listen and decide whether the following statements are True or False.
1. Julia wants to choose a course as soon as possible.
A. True B. False
2. Julia’s father thinks that studying business may be boring.
A. True B. False
3. Julia’s father believes Julia’s friend is making the wrong choice.
A. True B. False
4. Julia’s father thinks she might find studying business too difficult.
A. True B. False
5.Julia is confident about her maths.
A. True B. False
6. Julia is keen to consider her father‘s suggestion.
A. True B. False

II. LANGUAGE
Ex 1: Mark the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each
group.
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1. A. pollution B. poaching C. physical D. pesticide
2. A. warming B. warn C. walk D. wasn't
3. A. degree B. doctorate C. graduate D. kindergarten
4. A. bachelor B. chapter C. chemistry D. teacher
5. A. culture B. student C. institution D. university
6. A. appreciate B. psychology C. programme D. respectively
7. A. academic B. apply C. apology D. achieve

Ex 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
the primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. campaign B. global C. balance D. carbon
2. A. natural B. endangered C. dangerous D. habitat
3. A. rainforest B. tropical C. discover D. animal
4. A. pollution B. continue C. enormous D. disappear
5. A. devastated B. environment C. diversity D. ecology
6. A. biology B. geography C. education D. relationship
7. A. broaden B. provide C. pursue D. succeed
8. A. college B. degree C. language D. subject
9. A. analytical B. opportunity C. qualification D. university
10. A. bachelor B. diploma C. internship D. scholarship

Ex 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
1. The president of the company officially apologised to the local residents ____ having dumped a large amount
of raw sewage in the area.
A. about B. with C. at D. for
2. The factory was accused ____ having caused higher level of pollution to the environment.
A. about B. on C. of D. for
3. We all admire him ____ having changed both his attitude and behaviours towards the environmental issues.
A. about B. for C. with D. at
4. Human activities are also blamed ____ having contributed to global warming.
A. for B. on C. at D. with
5. We congratulated him ____ having invented an energy-saving device.
A. for B. at C. about D. on
6. He was criticised ____ not having put the elephant poachers in jail.
A. at B. about C. for D. on
7. His company was punished ____ not having dumped the rubbish properly.
A. by B. for C. about D. because of
8. The city mayor praised all voluntary students ____ having cleaned the playgrounds for the children.
A. for B. because of C. at D. due to
9. He thanked us ____ having contributed to cleaning the surrounding environment.
A. on B. to C. with D. for
10. Even when arrested, he denied ____ cut down that tree.
A. has B. having C. have D. have had
12. Thank you for having ____ the information about global warming.
A. shared B. sharing C. share D. shares
13. He regretted ____ killed and eaten several rare species.
A. to have B. having C. have D. has
14. I remember ____ advised you to stop hunting endangered animals.
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 A. to have B. having C. have D. had
15. The local authorities were blamed ____ ignored the pollution issues in the area.
A. about having B. on having C. for having D. before having
16. It is not easy at all to get a good job without any ____ qualifications.
A. academic B. social C. great D. favourite
17. At the ____ level, you can join three-year or four-year colleges.
A. primary B. secondary C. postgraduate D. undergraduate
18. Hugh is quite worried because he hasn't ____ for the end-of-term test.
A. examined B. researched C. studied D. read
19. A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants ____ degrees at all levels in a
variety of subjects.
A. secondary B. optional C. academic D. vocational
20. You have to be highly ____ to do well in these subjects.
A. competitive B. competitor C. competition D. competed
21. ____ education normally provides undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as vocational
education and training.
A. Intermediate B. Primary C. Secondary D. Tertiary
22. You'll find plenty of books on the ____ of business studies in the library.
A. lesson B. subject C. curriculum D. schedule
23. I wonder if you could tell me who was awarded the ____.
A. scholar B. scholastic C. scholarship D. scholarly
24. My dad said that I'd better spend more time on my ____.
A. student B. studied C. studious D. studies
25. He has got a degree ____ Information Technology from Oxford University.
A. in B. for C. on D. of
26. If you need to ____ the teacher's attention, just put up your hand.
A. attract B. pay C. take D. pull
27. I did six hours of ____ for the test, but I still failed.
A. education B. survey C. revision D. training
28. Australians and New Zealanders often have a/an ____ year before going to college or after finishing high
school to travel overseas independently.
A. gap B. new C. busy D. graduation
29. 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
30. Going to university is expensive because in addition to the tuition ____, there are expenses for
accommodation, books, living costs, etc.
A. grants B. fees C. fares D. scholarships
31. The more ____ you have, the more chance you have of finding a better job.
A. courses B. contributions C. qualifications D. qualities
32. Next year, I have to decide which area of medicine I want to ____ in.
A. come B. focus C. hand D. specialise
33. I got a diploma in business administration, but still sometimes wish I had been able to go to university and
get a ____.
A. certificate B. diploma C. degree D. scholarship
35. Anthropogenic global warming is a theory explaining today's long-term increase in the average temperature
of Earth's atmosphere as an ______ of human industry and agriculture.
A. end B. affection C. effect D. efficiency

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36. ______ the latter half of the 20th century, growing banks of data and improved climate models have
convinced most climate scientists.
A. For B. Since C. In D. At
37. Rising trends in greenhouse gas emissions are directly ______ for a rising trend in atmospheric temperature.
A. responsibly B. respond C. response D. responsible
38. The source of these emissions vary, ______ of a mix of gases that include methane and carbon dioxide.
A. consisting B. containing C. including D. comprising
39. ______ some sources - such as volcanoes - are natural, their overall emissions compared with those
produced by human industries, transport, and livestock have been regarded as insignificant over recent
centuries.
A. Because B. While C. However D. Moreover
40. Global warming and cooling have occurred naturally throughout history. ____ in the last 200 years,
humans' uses of fossil fuels and clear cutting of forests have increased the amount of carbon dioxide and other
gases in the atmosphere.
A. When B. So C. But D. Because
41. Given the current state of environmental pollution caused by human ____, scientists believe the average
temperature of the earth may increase 1-2 degrees Celsius which put simply, means some places will get much
hotter and some much colder.
A. active B. activities C. activates D. actively
42. At the same time, this overall warming ____ means more frequent and more intense weather systems,
especially in terms of flooding and drought.
A. end B. affection C. efficiency D. effect
43. Vietnam is one of the most vulnerable environments due to its location ____ the planet.
A. on B. to C. in D. at
44. It is already subject to some of the earth's most powerful weather systems and the increased frequency and
intensity of storms will ____ it often and directly, especially in coastal areas where most people live.
A. cause B. affect C. make D. create
45. 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
46. 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
47. 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
48. 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
49. I ____ the biography of Robbie Williams, but I'm on page 50.
A. have read B. have been reading C. had read D. was reading
50. Jimmy can go out when he ____ for the exam.
A. has been studying B. has been studied C. has studied D. studied
51.I ____ the latest Harry Potter book all day. I'm dying to know what happens in the end!
A. am reading B. have been reading C. have read D. had read
52. So far I ____ any of the exams at school.
A. haven't been failing B. hadn't failed
C. didn't fail D. haven't failed
53. We ____ our classroom for the upcoming Teachers' Day, but there's still a lot to do.
A. are decorating B. decorated
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 C. have been decorating D. have decorated
54. Margaret ____ in the school marathon for charity before.
A. has never run B. never runs C. never ran D. has never been running
55. My brother graduated from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology last month and ____ for a
job since then.
A. has been looking B. has looked C. was looking D. had looked

Ex 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.
1. We need to cut down on the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
A. intake B. retake C. uptake D. discharge
2. Land erosion is mainly caused by widespread deforestation.
A. afforestation B. reforestation C. logging D. lawn mowing
3. We must admit that people are heavily polluting the environment.
A. decline B. rebut C. deny D. accept
4. Global warming has severe impact on water supplies.
A. very good B. very bad C. normal D. long-lasting
5. Global warming occurs when the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap the heat from the sun.
A. catch B. discharge C. dispose D. release
6. Such unhygienic conditions encourage the spread of diseases.
A. decline B. stability C. decrease D. increase
7. Deforestation is one of the biggest environmental threats to the ecological balance in the world.
A. sureties B. certainties C. dangers D. safety
8. As fossil fuel resources are running out, it is important for the government to find some types of alternative
energy.
A. irreplaceable B. substitute C. impossible D. practical
9. Because farmers had been informed about the bad effects of chemical fertilisers, they started using them
sparingly on their farms.
A. carelessly B. moderately C. recklessly D. irresponsibly
10. Global warming is one of the biggest issues facing humans nowadays.
A. causes B. factors C. concerns D. agreements
11. The biggest cause of global warming is carbon dioxide emissions from coal burning power plants.
A. fauna B. flora C. trees D. factories
12. Global warming effects on people and nature are catastrophic.
A. destructive B. constructive C. evaluative D. creative
13. Coal burning releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
A. discourages B. reduces C. relaxes D. discharges
14. The demand for cars is increasing rapidly in the modern world.
A. need B. offer C . reply D. discovery
15. Flood and drought are two major causes of famine.
A. family B. obesity C. hygiene D. hunger
16. It is important to maintain the biological diversity of the rainforests.
A. similarity B. identity C. variety D. compatibility
17. We may help if we cut down on energy use by using LED lightbulbs and unplug unused electronic devices.
A. reuse B. reduce C. recycle D. reproduce
18. Reusing and recycling glass, plastic, paper and other products help to reduce waste and pollution, and
conserve natural resources.
A. preserve B. reserve C. converse D. reverse
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19. The thick layer of global warming gases keeps more heat from the sun, which leads to the increase in the
earth temperature.
A. catches B. releases C. allows D. loses
20. Global warming results in climate change and extreme weather patterns.
A. results from B. causes C. originates D. is due to
21. Our city is going to ban supermarkets from using plastic bags.
A. reduce B. encourage C. prohibit D. allow
22. Many species are threatened with extinction due to deforestation and loss of habitat.
A. damaged B. spoilt C. treated D. endangered
23. It is important to raise money to help people who have to suffer consequences of global warming.
A. collect B. donate C. sponsor D. contribute
24. Everyone should remember to switch off the lights before going out.
A. go off B. turn off C. take off D. log off
25. When you sit for the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed.
A. answer B. take C. make D. write
26. If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low mark.
A. declare B. estimate C. communicate D. understand
27. If you want to get a high mark on a test, review the material carefully beforehand.
A. performance B. score C. figure D. note
28. 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
Ex 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. - “____________" - "I hate it, but I have to do it.”
A. How do you feel about learning English? B. How do you learn English?
C. Is English important in your country? D. Is English easy to learn?
2.Lan: What can government do to punish factories that violate environmental law?
Nam: ____
A. So many of them are polluting the environment.
B. Yes, I think a big fine would be relevant.
C. They may force those factories to close down.
D. There are no factories in this region.
3. Lan : Who has to suffer global warming effects the most?
Nam: ____
A. What are global warming effects?
B. Maybe poor people in low-lying areas.
C. All people suffer from global warming.
D. Only few people benefit from global warming.
4. Lan: How can we help to fight deforestation?
Nam: ____
A. We may recycle paper and buy recycled paper products.
B. We may cut down trees at an alarming rate.
C. We should only cut branches of big trees.
D. We should set up animal ranches near forests.
5. Lan: What do you do to help the environment?
Nam: ____
A. It is the responsibility of the government.
B. I try to recycle more and reduce carbon footprint.
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D. Environment helps people live comfortably.
6. “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.
7. “I hear you've passed your exam. Congratulations!” – “____”
A. What a pity! B. You're welcome. C. I'm alright. D. Thank you.
8. “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.
9. “Can I have a quick look at your lecture notes?” – “____”
A. Of course not today. B. So far, so good!
C. No, I don't think so. D. Sorry, I'm using them myself.
10. - "Let's go to the Dr. Millet's seminar on learning styles this afternoon!”
- “____”
A. I wish I could but I'm busy then. B. Learning styles are really subjective.
C. Thanks, I won't. D. I would if I were you.
11. - "Mom, I've received an offer for a summer internship in Singapore!” - “____”
A. Really? Good luck! B. Oh, that's great! Congratulations!
C. I couldn't agree more. D. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
12.- “It was very kind of you to help me with the difficult homework!"
A. Oh, don't mention it. B. Sorry, I don't know.
C. That sounds nice. D. Thanks a lot.
13. “Do you mind if I use your dictionary for a while?” – “____”
A. Yes, I don't mind. B. No, I don't think so.
C. Yes, go ahead. D. No, go right ahead.
14. “I'm sorry, teacher. I've left my exercise book at home today!” – “
A. I'm afraid, you can't. B. Well, don't do that again next time.
C. No, of course not. D. I hope you won't.
15. - “I’ll celebrate my graduation party this weekend. Could you come?" - “____”
A. Yes, of course, I will. B. How can this be?
C. The more, the merrier. D. Great work! Keep up!
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Every summer, when the results of the university entrance exam come out, many newspaper stories are
published about students who are top-scorers across the country. Most portray students as hard-working,
studious, smart and, generally, from low-income families. They are often considered heroes or heroines by their
families, communes, villages and communities. And they symbolize the efforts made to lift them, and their
relatives, out of poverty. The students are often too poor to attend any extra-classes, which makes their
achievements more illustrious and more newsworthy. While everyone should applaud the students for their
admirable efforts, putting too much emphasis on success generates some difficult questions.
If other students look up to them as models, of course, it's great. However, in a way, it contributes to
society's attitude that getting into university is the only way to succeed. For those who fail, their lives are over.
It should be noted that about 1.3 million high school students take part in the annual university entrance exams
and only about 300,000 of them pass. What's about the hundreds of thousands who fail? Should we demand
more stories about those who fail the exam but succeed in life or about those who quit university education at
some level and do something else unconventional?
"I personally think that it's not about you scoring top in an entrance exam or getting even into Harvard.
It's about what you do for the rest of your life," said Tran Nguyen Le Van, He is the founder of a website,
vexere.com, that passengers can use to book bus tickets online and receive tickets via SMS. His business also

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arranges online tickets via mobile phones and email. Van dropped out of his MBA at the Thunderbird School of
Global Management in Arizona in the United States. His story has caught the attention of many newspapers and
he believes more coverage should be given to the youngsters who can be role models in the start-up community.
Getting into university, even with honours, is just the beginning. "We applaud them and their efforts and
obviously that can give them the motivation to do better in life. However, success requires more than just
scores," Van said. Van once told a newspaper that his inspiration also came from among the world's most
famous drop-outs, such as Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook or Bill Gates who also dropped out of Harvard
University.
Alarming statistics about unemployment continue to plague us. As many as 162,000 people with some
kind of degree cannot find work, according to Labour Ministry's statistics this month. An emphasis on getting
into university does not inspire students who want to try alternative options. At the same time, the Ministry of
Education and Training is still pondering on how to reform our exam system, which emphasises theories, but
offers little to develop critical thinking or practice. Vu Thi Phuong Anh, former head of the Centre for
Education Testing and Quality Assessment at Viet Nam National University in HCM City said the media should
also monitor student successes after graduation. She agreed there were many success stories about young
people, but added that it was imbalanced if students taking unconventional paths were not also encouraged.
Viet Nam is, more than ever, in desperate need of those who think outside the box. Time for us to
recognise talent, no matter where it comes from or how.
(Source: http://vietnamnews.vn)
Question 1: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A. Many students consider universities as their only way after school.
B. A good model of being successful in the real-life out of school.
C. Not many students are successful after graduating from university.
D. University is not the only way to success.
Question 2: What is NOT stated in the passage about the top-scorers in the entrance exam?
A. The majority of them are poor but intelligent and eager to learn.
B. They are hoped to find a way to better their families’ lives.
C. Their success is more glorious because they attend more classes than others.
D. The students are admired for their great efforts.
Question 3: The author described Tran Nguyen Le Van in the third passage as ___________.
A. a good example to achieve success although he didn’t finish his education.
B. a businessman who gains money by selling mobile phones online.
C. a founder whose website was inspired by social networks like Facebook.
D. a top-scorer who books online tickets and confirms through messages.
Question 4: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _________________.
A. honours B. role-modelsC. the youngsters D. newspapers
Question 5: The word “plague” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. conflict B. afflict C. remind D. bother

WRITING: Rewrite sentences with the same meaning as sentences given or combine two sentences into
one using either participle or to-infinitive.
1. Visitors should avoid shops which sell unusual relics from the area.
-> Visitors should avoid shops selling unusual relics from the area
…………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Many of the items such as rings, key chains, or souvenirs are made of unusual shells or unique stones which
are illegally remove from the protected areas.
-> Many of the items such as rings, key chains, or souvenirs are made of unusual shells or unique stones
illegally removed from the protected areas ………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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3. If you buy stolen relics, you will help to create a black market, which leads to further destruction of the
heritage site.
-> If you buy stolen relics,you will help to create a black market, leading to further destruction of the heritage
site …………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The final thing that you must remember is to admire the corals from a distance and not to break off any
pieces to take home as souvenirs.
-> The final thing to remember is to admire the corals from a distance and not to break off any pieces to take
home as souvenirs ……………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The young woman who is talking with the principal is our new teacher.
-> The young woman talking with the principal is our new teacher
………………………………………………………………………………………
6. The first book that I will read on my summer reading list is ‘War and Peace'.
-> The first book for me to read on my summer reading list is ‘War and Peace’
……………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Some of the participants who were invited to the conference couldn't come because of the bad weather.
-> Some of the participants invited to the conference couldn’t come beacause of the bad weather.
………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. A tour guide is taking us to Ha Long Bay. He can speak three languages.
-> The tour guide taking us to Ha Long Bay can speak three languages
……………………………………………………………………………………
9. There's a gate at the end of this corridor. The gate leads to the main door of the temple.
-> At the end of this corridor there is a gate leading to the main door of the temple
……………………………………………………………………………..
10. The pagoda was damaged in the storm. It has now been rebuilt.
-> The pagoda damaged in the storm has now been rebuilt
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
11. That man was selling unusual relics. They were illegally removed from the protected area of this heritage
site.
-> That man was selling unusual relics illegally removed from the protected area of this heritage
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
12. The Taj Mahal complex was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1983. It includes the tomb, the mosque,
the guest house, and the main gate.
-> The Taj Mahal complex, recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1983 includes the tomb, the mosque, the
guest house, and the main gate. ……………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….