SECOND TERM TEST – GRADE: 11

Time: 60 minutes CODE: 111

Name: …………………………………………………… Class: 11…………
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Question 1: A. intact B. comprise C. insoluble D. relic
Question 2: A. commercial B. electricity C. advanced D. processing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. quality B. improvement C. complex D. resident
Question 4:A. expectancy B. sustainable C. inhabitant D. infrastructure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: Cities in poorer countries often lack basic _________. Without it, they are unable to function
properly as cities.
A. structure B. construction C. infrastructure D. condition
Question 6: I __for the university’s reply about entry requirements for a whole week. I hope to receive it soon.
A. was waiting B. have been waiting C. have waited D. waited
Question 7: Developed countries are responsible for 80% of the ______ carbon dioxide that is already in the
atmosphere.
A. man-made B. men-made C. man-making D. man-mades
Question 8: If you need to ______ the teacher's attention, just put up your hand.
A. pull B. pay C. take D. attract
Question 9: Scientists ____ on the site found many ancient tools, tombs and pottery, and made some important
archaeological discoveries.
A. worked B. working C. to work D. to be working
Question 10: The Saga Rose is a good-looking ship. ____ in 1965, she is highly regarded by marine experts for
her elegant lines.
A. Launching B. Was launched C. To launch D. Launched
Question 11: Nobody likes the play at the theater, ____?
A. didn't they B. do they C. don't they D. did they
Question 12: Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is the first site in Vietnam ______ as a mixed cultural
and natural World Heritage Site.
A.recognise B. to recognise C. to be recognised D. recognising
Question 13: These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was
considered a/an ______problem in the first 30 years of this century.
A. insoluble B. soluble C. solubility D. solubilities
Question 14: This ______ city is like a paradise for its inhabitants who can enjoy the highest quality of life.
A.environmental friendly B. environmentally friendly C. environment friend D. friendly environmentally
Question 15: Somebody set the building on fire deliberately, ______ ?
A. do they B. did they C. don’t they D. didn’t they
Question 16: Everyone knows about the pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions.
A. come up with B. thought over C. get round to D. looked into
Question 17: Having so many hobbies in common, Ted and Nick got on like a(n) _____ on fire.
A.block B. apartment C. bungalow D. house
Question 18: Janice _____ some useful suggestions for the class extra – curricular activities.
A.caused B. thought C. made D. caught
Question 19: Vietnam has been named among the 12 countries most ___ for climate change by the World Bank.
A. at danger B. in risk C. at risk D. ready
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: 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
Question 21: 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
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22:Torn did miserably on the final test, which caused a shock to everyone in the class.
A. took B. sat for C. failed D. passed
Question 23: The basic challenge for sustainable agriculture is to maximise the use of locally available and
renewable resources.
A. long-term B. short-term C. beneficial D. harmful
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 24: Mark: "_______”
Jenny: "I think there are various reasons."
A. Do you mind if I think about reasons for urbanization?
B. I'd like to invite you to think about reasons for urbanization.
C. What do you think about reasons for urbanization?
D. Would you mind thinking about the reasons for urbanization?
Question 25: Would you mind closing the door? - “___________”
A. Yes, I do. B. No, of course not. C. Yes, please. D. No, thank you.
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 26 to 30.
THE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD
The Thames Barrier is a major part of the flood defense scheme for (26) ______London (27) ______rising
water levels. The defenses also include raised river embankments and additional flood gates at strategies points,
including the Barking Barrier. The unique structure that is the Barrier spans the 520- metre (28)
______Woolwich reach and (29) ______of ten separate movable gates, each pivoting and supported between
concrete structures which house the operating machinery.
When raised, the four main gates each stands as high as a five - storey building and as wide as the opening
of Tower Bridge . Each weighs 3700 tones. During the first twelve years of operation, the Barrier has been
closed twenty nine times to protect London.
View the Barrier from the comfortable cafeteria . Picnic on the riverside embankment. Enjoy beautiful
views from the riverside walk. Visit the shop which stocks a large selection of souvenirs, books and Barrier
information.
There is children’s play area suitable for 4-to 12 - year olds, located adjacent to the riverside walk. A visit to
the spectacular Thames Barrier is a (30) ______ experience.
Question 26: A. protecting B. protects C. protected D. preventing
Question 27: A. for B. against C. with D. between
Question 28: A. wide B. width C. widen D. widening
Question 29: A. includes B. contains C. consists D. involves
Question 30: A. forgettableB. forgetful C. memorized D. memorable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 31: Marie prepared her homework carefully. She could answer all the questions and got good marks.
A. Although she prepared her homework carefully, Marie could not answer all the questions and got good
marks.
B. Having prepared her homework carefully, Marie could answer all the questions and got good marks.
C. If she had prepared her homework carefully, Marie could have answered all the questions and got good
marks.
D. It was because of her careful preparation for the homework Marie couldn’tanswer all the questions and got
good marks.
Question 32: We have been trying to learn English for years. We haven't succeeded yet.
A. Although we have been trying to learn English for years, we haven't succeeded yet.
B. After we've been trying to learn English for years, we have succeeded.
C. We haven't succeeded yet since we have been trying to learn English for years.

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D. We have been trying to learn English for years, so we haven't succeeded yet.
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 from 33 to 37.
Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar
energy, we only need solar cells and the sun! Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so no new space
is needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy. Compared to other renewable sources, they also
possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which are noise,expensive and easy to break
down. Solar cells are totally silent and non- polluting. As they have no moving parts, they require little
maintenance and have a long life time.
However, solar energy also has some disadvantages. We can only generate solar energy during daytime
because the system depends on sunlight. Besides, solar cells require large area to work effectively. The main
disadvantage of solar energy is that it cost about twice as much as tradition sources such as coal, oil, an gas. This
is because solar cells are expensive. Scientists are hoping that the cost of solar cells will reduce as more and
more people see the advantages of this environmentally friendly source of energy.

Question 33: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Solar energy as an alternative for fossils fuels. B Solar energy’s advantages over other source of energy.
C. Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy. D. The cost of solar energy.
Question 34: What does the word “they” in line 5 refer to?
A. advantages B. solar energy users C. other renewable resources D. solar cells
Question 35: What is not mentioned as an advantage of solar cells?
A. They are non- polluted B. They cost little to produce
C. They require little maintenance D. They operate quietly
Question 36: Which of the following is NOT a traditional source of energy?
A. oil B. gas C. coal D. solar energy
Question 37: Which of the following is the main disadvantage of solar energy?
A. It depends on sunlight B. Solar cells require large area to operate.
C. It is expensive. D. It is unfriendly to the environment.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 38: There are more than two hundred applications for this job vacancy, and most of them can speak
English very well. A B C D
Question 39: Almost all books have a few errors in them in spite of the care taken to check its proof pages
A B C D
before the final printing.
Question 40: Since the beginning of the 20th century, the average temperature has raised by about 0.8°C
A B C
and this has far- reaching consequences.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 41: But for their help, we couldn’t have survived the famine.
A. If they didn’t help us, we couldn’t survive the famine.
B. If they hadn’t helped us, we couldn’t have survived the famine.
C. If only they had helped us. We could have survived the famine.
D.We survived the famine without their help.
Question 42: You have to finish your homework if you want to visit the heritage site with your classmates.
A. Finish your homework if you don't want to visit the heritage site with your classmates.
B. Unless you finish your homework, you can visit the heritage site with your classmates.
C. Finish your homework, otherwise you can visit the heritage site with your classmates.
D. Finish your homework, or else you cannot visit the heritage site with your classmates.
Question 43: Many species are threatened with extinction due to deforestation and loss of habitat.

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A. Deforestation and loss of habitat threaten many species so that they will become extinct.

B. Many species lost their habitat because of deforestation and now they are extinct.
C. Deforestation and loss of habitat are driving many species to the verge of extinction.
D. Many species are extinct, so they run the risk of deforestation and loss of habitat.
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 from 44 to 50.

The Amazon rainforest is home to more than a third of all the world's species of plants, birds and animals.
Twenty per cent of all the birds in the world live in the rainforest. Scientists have discovered thousands of types
of plants and animals that can only be found there. There are thousands - probably millions more that we haven't
discovered yet. There are at least 2.5 million species of insects there. Imagine what would happen if
they all lost their home? It couldn't happen, could it? Unfortunately, it's happening right now. Yet, the rainforest
is big. But it's getting smaller. The problem is that people are cutting down the'trees, mainly to make room for
cows. These provide meat and make money for their owners. This process of cutting down trees is called
`deforestation'.
The good news is that it is slowing down. In 2004, for example, more than 27,000 square kilometres were
cut down. That's an area bigger than Wales. In 2006, because of all the campaigns to save rainforest, it dropped
to just over 13,000 square kilometres. The bad news is that it's not enough. Scientists predict that by 2030, the
rainforest will have become smaller by 40%. It's possible that by the end of the 21st century, the rainforest will
have completely disappeared. With deforestation, thousands of the animals, birds, fish and plants that live in the
Amazon rainforest lose their home, their natural habitat. Some of them move to other areas, but most of them
die. Many species have already become extinct, and many more will if deforestation continues. That will change
the balance of life in the rainforest and could cause enormous problems to the region's ecosystem.
There's another problem too. Trees and plants are a vital source of oxygen. If we cut them down, we lose
that oxygen. But it's worse than just that. With deforestation, the trees and plants are burnt. This sends, gases into
the Earth's atmosphere, which stops some of the Earth's heat escaping. That then leads to the temperature here on
the ground going up. This increase in the world's temperature is called 'global warming'', and most scientists
believe it's a very serious issue. If they stopped deforestation, it might help prevent global warming.
(Source: Adapted from Laser B13 )

Question 44: Which title best summarises the main idea of the passage?
A. Chances for owners of cow ranches B. Global warming effects
C. Threats to Amazon rainforest D. Habitat destruction
Question 45: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. A fifth of all the birds in the world live in the rainforest.
B. 20% of all the animals in the world live in the rainforest.
C. Nearly two million species of insects are found in the Amazon rainforest.
D. Nearly half of the world's species of plants grow there.
Question 46: In paragraph 1, the word "room" is closest in meaning to_______.
A. chamber B. flat C. area D. studio
Question 47: In paragraph 2, the word "it" refers to_______.
A. room B. process C. rainforest D. deforestation
Question 48: According the passage, which of the following is TRUE about Amazon rainforest?
A. It has become smaller by 40%. B. 25% of animal species are extinct now.
C. The deforestation is decreasing. D. The deforestation is under control.
Question 49: In paragraph 2, the word "enormous" is closest in meaning to_______.
A. serious B. important C. common D. insignificant
Question 50: What might help to restrain global warming?
A. increasing deforestation B. stabilising deforestation
C. ceasing cutting down trees D. clearing more trees for farming

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