MATRIX AND TEST SPECIFICATION

TEXTBOOK: I-LEARN SMART WORLD 11

UNIT: 6,7,8
The matrix of test (Time: 60 minutes)

Level of knowledge
Higher order Total
Identification: Understanding Application
Knowledge/ Skills application
Percentage Time Percentage Time Percentage Time Percentage Time Percentage Time
(%) (minutes) (%) (minutes) (%) (minutes) (%) (minutes) (%) (minutes)
Language Pronunciation 10 1 10 1
1
Vocabulary 15 2 5 1 20 3
Grammar 10 1 5 3 15 4
2 Reading 5 2 15 8 5 7 25 17
3 Writing 30 35 30 35
Total 40 6 20 9 10 10 30 35 100 60
Percentage (%) 40 20 10 30
Overall (%) 60 40 100
Note:

● The questions at the level of Identification: and Understanding are selected responses having four options, and only one correct answer.
● Questions at the Application and High order application levels are in the form of constructed response (sentence writing, essay writing,...).
However, in the reading comprehension section, there are additional multiple-choice questions with four options and only one correct
answer.
● The number of points calculated for multiple choice questions is equal points; The number of points for the constructed response is specified
in the marking instructions but must correspond to the score ratio specified in the matrix.
 Questions based on level of knowledge Total of question
Level of knowledge and Higher
Unit of knowledge/
Skills skills to be tested and Identification Understanding Application order
skill
assessed application
SR CR SR CR SR CR SR CR SR CR
Language 1. Pronunciation Identification: 4
Identify:
- How to pronounce e/es
- How to pronounce the 4
sound /th/
- How to stress words:
compound nouns
2. Vocabulary Identification: 6
- Vocabulary - The word form and
6
learned in the vocabulary’s meaning
topics: - Collocation
Unit 6: World Understanding: 2
Heritages - Synonym of words
1
Unit 7: Ecological - The word’s meaning from
2
Systems the topics covered in 3
Unit 8: Independent units
life
3. Grammar Identification: 4
- Grammar knowledge
about the modal verb:
should and the Past 4
participle clauses, Present
Perfect Continuous Tense

Application: 2
2
- Rewrite the sentences
 using the Present Perfect
Continuous Tense
- Rewrite the sentences
using the modal
verb“should” to convey the
advice
2 Reading 1. Cloze test Identification:
Understanding a - Word forms 1 1
reading passage of
approximately 150 Understanding:
words on topics -Choose correct grammar
covered in unit (Tenses, Modal Verbs…) 3 3
6,7,8 and choosing - Vocabulary's meaning
the appropriate related to 3 units
word/phrase in Application:
blanks - Analyze the connection
between sentences and 1 1
choose appropriate
conjunctions.
2. Reading Identification: 1
1
comprehension - Specific information
- Understand the Understanding 3 3
main idea and
- Understand the passage’s
specific
information of a meaning to choose
passage of about appropriate answers
200 words,
- Understand references
revolving the
learned topic in unit meaning
- Eliminate details to
 6,7,8. choose appropriate answers
Application: 1
- Understand, analyze, and
synthesize the passage's 1
main ideas to choose the
appropriate answer.
Writing Higher order application:
Write an expository essay about - Ensure the essay structure
the learned topic in unit 7: - Introduce the topic
Ecological Systems - Develop the details and
(150-180 words) give examples to clarify the (1
problems of a specific topic 1 paragra
- Give and explain ph-
effective solutions for the 30%)
mentioned problems.
- Summarize the problems
and solutions
Total 26 2+(1
paragra
16 8 2 2 1
ph-
30%)
Test specification (Time:60)
Demonstration
I. Pronunciation
1. Identification:
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others
1. waterfall B. sunshine C. rainstorm D. record
Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
2. either B. neither C. brother D. breathtaking
3. seeds B. oils C. grains D. snacks
=> Keys: 1.D 2. D 3.D
II. Vocabulary
1. Identification:
Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the questions.
1. Saltwater invasion can be quite _______ to coastal farmers who depend on fresh groundwater.
A. danger B. endanger C. dangerous D. dangerously
2. The Grand _________ is located in the state of Arizona, the United States.
A. Cliff B. River C. Canyon D. Mountain
3. She doesn’t rely _____ her parents for money.
A. at B. on C. over D. about
=> Keys: 1 C 2. C 3. B
2. Understanding:
Read each sentence and choose the synonym of the underlined word:
1. The monumental structure of the Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors each year.
A. Massive B. Tiny C. Insignificant D. Tradition

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the questions.

2. What is a World Heritage site?

A. A place where independent living is encouraged.
B. An area designated for agricultural development.
C. A location recognized by UNESCO for its cultural or natural significance.
D. A site renowned for its historical importance and significance to humanity.
=> Keys: 1. A 2.C
III. Grammar
1. Identification:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. We _______ knock down any old buildings. They’re all part of our country’s history.
A. shouldn’t B. should C. have to D. can’t
2. John __________ in God since he was a child.
A. believed B. has been believed C. believe D. has been believing
=> keys: 1. A 2.D
3. Application:
Rewrite the sentence with the words given
1. He started playing games when I got here. Now, he’s still playing games. (since)
=> ____________________________________________________________
=> key: He has been playing games since I got here.
2. It isn’t a good idea for you to put too much salt in the soup. (Should)
=> ____________________________________________________________
=> key: You shouldn’t put too much salt in the soup.
IV. Reading
Part 1 Choose the options that best complete the passage.
Some Buddhists have a long-standing tradition of freeing animals from captivity. It is regarded by these people as a kind action which could
influence what will happen to them in their future lives. However, according to some (26) __________, this practice also poses harm to local
wildlife, and the government should be urged to ban it.
The improper release of animals can have negative impacts on the living environment in local areas. It can help quickly spread foreign
species into the native environment. Many people have (27) __________ poisonous snakes and red-eared turtles, which can reproduce
quickly, eat other species or even destroy the local ecosystems.
(28) __________, some species may die after being released. Wild birds, for example, fall into a cycle of being caught and released, and then
being caught again, causing the birds to die slowly. Many species of turtles like mountain turtles are often released into pagoda ponds, but
they cannot survive a week in the new environment, and some (29) __________ die within three days.
Experts suggest that the tradition of freeing animals should be ended because apart from destroying native species (30) __________, this
release does not have much meaning in bringing life to the liberated species. There should be instructions on what animals can be released
and how to release animals into the environment to make sure they can continue living.
1. Identification:
26. A. environment B. environmental C. environmentally D. environmentalists
2. Understanding
27. A. release B. releasing C. released D. to release
29. A. still B. hardly C. even D. only
30. A. hunting B. populations C. invasion D. trade
3. Application
 28. A. In addition B. Therefore C. Nevertheless D. As a result
=> Keys 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. C 30. C
Part 2 Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the questions.
Like many other school leavers, Duong is coping with the issue of high life-plan anxiety. There are two conventionally available options for
her to consider: entering the world of work or enrolling in the university system. She has finished high school this year and wants to get
work immediately; however, it’s difficult for her to go ahead with her plan due to her parents’ objections. In Viet Nam’s society, it’s a
common practice that people with low qualifications rarely earn others’ respect and have fewer opportunities to get promotions in their
career ladder. That’s why her parents strongly expect that her distinguished academic result of the national entrance examination can help
her win a place at a popular economic university despite her family’s state of financial crisis. In contrast, she doesn’t want to put more strain
on her family with costly tuition fees and huge student loan debts during the four years of university. She has convinced her parents to let her
find a stable job to support her family several times before, but they haven’t agreed yet. Yesterday she had a consultation meeting with Mr
Trung, her homeroom teacher. He advised her to give in her parents’ demand by choosing a university with reasonable fees and scholarships
offered to excellent students. Meanwhile, she can obtain a part-time job to relieve the cost burden, accumulate more experience and
decorate her future CV. Now she is taking his advice into account and ready to persuade her parents to change their minds one more time.

1. Identification:
1. Which of the following is NOT a recommendation from Mr. Trung?
A. Trying to win a place at a popular economic university
B. finding a part-time job while studying at university
C. selecting a university with reasonable costs
D. choosing a university that awards scholarships to stop students
2. Understanding

2. What does the word their in line 4 mean?

A. Low-qualified individuals’ B. Ordinary people’s C. Duong’s parents’ D. School-leavers’

3. Application

3. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Anxiety of many school-leavers about their future jobs

B. The supporting roles of parents and teachers in guiding school-leavers to pursue their dreams

C. Contrasting views on future education choices between a school-leaver and her parents

D. The misunderstanding of choosing a university betnween a school-leaver and her parents

Keys: 1A 2A 3. C
V. Writing
Write an essay (150-180 words) about the problems and solutions of deforestation. Write at least two problems and two solutions.
You can use the suggested ideas to help you and/ or add your own ideas.
Problems:
- Cause climate change
- Cause air pollution
- Cause land erosion
…
Solutions:
- Raise human awareness
- Grow trees
- Enact strict laws
…
Group 5:

Members Students’ code Contribution

1 Nguyen Thi Thanh Tuyen 21F7010207 100%

2 Le Thi Ty 21F7010208 100%

3 Vo Huu Thao Nhi 21F7010047 100%

4 Tran Thi Tu Kiem 21F7010115 100%