NỘI DUNG ÔN TẬP KHỐI 11

The mid-term test is basically based on the following list of contents.

Language focus:
1. MODAL VERBS: MUST / HAVE TO / SHOULD (UNIT 1)
2. CLEFT SENTENCES (UNIT 2)
3. LINKING VERBS (UNIT 2)
Test format:
1. PRONUNCIATION
2. LEXICO-GRAMMAR MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
3. ERROR IDENTIFICATION
4. GUIDED CLOZE TEST
5. READING COMPREHENSION
Vocabulary: Unit 1 + 2: RELATIONSHIPS + THE GENERATION GAP
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( OPTION As ARE THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS )
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other
three:
1. A. elongated B. constitution C. disrespectful D. sympathetic
2. A. discrimination B. generational C. interpersonal D. nationality
3. A. nuclear B. unite C. mature D. involve
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each sentence:
4. Conflicts ____ from different interests between parents and their children.
A. arise B. cause C.raise D. create
5. The child’s parents are persuaded to agree because the benefits of the operation ____ its risks.
A. outweigh B. outdo C. overcome D. delete
6. The company manages to attract many talented employees because it is ______ of their
creativity.
A. respectful B. respective C. respectable D. respected
7. Sean ___ close to his kids after the divorce.
A. remains B. acts C. behaves D. tries
8. Group dating is popular because it helps people to feel more at __.
A. ease B. comfort C. joy D. fun
9. From early childhood Minh learned the lesson of ____ from his father.
A. Self-reliance B. Dependence C. Unreliability D. Stubbornness
10. ____ took us all by surprise as he is very timid.
A. Thanh’s decision to take part in a speaking contest
B. Thanh decided to take part in a speaking contest
C. Thanh’s decision taking part in a speaking contest
D. It is Thanh’s decision to take part in a speaking contest
11. You had better ___ your tasks when entrusted such a complicated mission.
A. prioritize B. struggle C. oppose D. contribute
12. The children often confide in Lan as she is willing to ____ a sympathetic ear.
A. lend B. grant C. hand D. own
13. Dr Tuan tries to keep himself ___ by reading medical articles every day.
A. well-informed B. ill-informed C. informative D. informant
14. Why don’t we take the ____ and suggest a solution to improve efficiency?
A. initiative B. lead C. idea D. queue
15. Open communication can really help to create ____ trust and understading between parents
and children.
A. mutual B. typical C. unreasonable D. regretful
16. Anyone ____ have a passport, even a visa when travelling all around the world.
A. has to B. don’t have to C. ought to D. should
17. This warning sign indicates that you ____ litter in the park.
A. mustn't B. shouldn't C. don't have to D. ought not to
18. Audiences ____ show their tickets before entering the cinema.
A. have to B. need not to C. ought to D. don't have to
19. In case you suffer from the injury, you ____ see the doctor today.
A. had better B. may C. ought D. have better
20. If you still want to maintain this relationship, you ____ behave improperly like that.
 A. ought not to B. ought to not C. mustn't have to D. don't have to
21. That kitten's fur ____ so soft.
A. looks B. sounds C. smells D. tastes
22. John grew ____ from the hours of overtime at work. It became quite ____ that he needed a
long vacation.
A. tired/obvious B. tired/obviously C. tiredly/obvious D. tiredly/obviously
23. Linda said she would become a ____ singer ____.
A. famous/quickly B. famous/quick C. famously/quick D. famously/quickly
24. The sky became ____ as the moon moved between the Earth and the Sun.
A. surprisingly dark B. surprising dark C. surprising darkly D. surprisingly darkly
25. It is ________ for this delay.
A. I who am responsible C. I am that responsible
B. me who am responsible D. that me is responsible
26. It was her story ________.
A. that made me laugh C. that made me laughed
B. that made me laughing. D. made me to laugh
27. ________ my parents gave me the book.
A. It was on my birthday that C. It was my birthday when
B. It was my birthday on that D. It was my birthday that
28. ________ a high level of blood cholesterol.
A. It is eggs that contain C. Those are eggs contains
B. It is eggs that contains D. It is eggs contains
III. 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.
29. Larry and Patricia had a lot in common, so they talked all evening.
A. shared similar ideas C. lived together
B. spent lots of time together D. shared accommodation
30. I am reconciled with two of my close friends, whom I hadn't spoken to for 10 years.
A. become friendly again C. contactable
B. opposed D. truthful
IV. 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.
31. My father often encourages me to be open-minded about new opinions and experiences.
A. narrow-minded C. optimistic
B. elegant D. close-knit
32. Eventually, I decide to follow in my grandfather's footsteps to work in state-owned
enterprise.
A. privately-owned C. communally-owned
B. public-limited D. government-owned
V. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to fill in each blank:
 Soft skills are an integral part of your personality, which
indicate how socially and professionally groomed you are.
Here are some simple ways to help strengthen your soft skills
when studying abroad:
1. Know yourself
Reflect on your strengths and weaknesses and create a
growth plan accordingly. You should know what skills you
have and what you <<33>>. ___ for. For instance, if you
<<34>>. ___ to make conversations, you know that’s where
you need to work on. Similarly, if self-expression is your weakness, involve yourself in activities
that make you communicate more.
2. Join clubs and societies
Joining a club or a society is a great way to interact <<35>>. ____ fellow students who think
alike and improve your skills. Being a member of these social groups will also help build your
time management skills.
3. Volunteer for non-profit organisations
When you volunteer for a cause, it helps to <<36>>. ____ your horizons and broaden your skill
set. It also helps learn how to adapt to different kinds of people and environments, improve your
leadership skills, and build <<37>>. _____ your confidence.
4. Participate in skill-building programs
There are many skill-building workshops and programs organised by universities and various
professional organisations for students at nominal or no cost. Interactive sessions are known to
<<38>>. ___ one a patient listener, an effective problem-solver, and a tolerant person towards
multiple opinions.
33. A. strive B. desire C. want D. need
34. A. hesitate B. willing C. love D. prepare
35. A. with B. about C. on D. to
36. A. widen B. close C. narrow D. lengthen
37. A. up B. on C. around D. in
38. A. make B. do C. turn D. create
VI. Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the option that is the most equivalent in meaning to the
first one.
39. The album was first released in 1983, when pop music was so popular.
A. Pop music was so popular in 1983 that the album was first released.
B. It is in 1983, when pop music was so popular, that the album was first released.
C. It was not until after 1983 that the album was first released.
D. Despite the popularity of pop music in 1983, the album was first released.
40. It came to Alice’s family as a surprise when they found her in the attic.
A. Alice’s family was surprised to find her in the attic.
B. Alice’s family found it surprising to be in the attic.
C. When Alice’s family came unexpectedly they found her in the attic.
D. Finding Alice in the attic is no surprise to her family.