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Grade 11- tuberose

REVISIONS FOR THE MID- TERM EXAMINATIONS
PART I. PHONETICS
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. dweller B. overcrowded C. network D. waste
2. A. commercial B. electricity C. advanced D. processing
3. A. inhabitant B. geography C. radiation D. available
4. A. upgrade B. presentation C. description D. consumption
5. A. disposal B. optimistic C. population D. occupy
6. A. sugar B. consume C. trans-fat D. obesity
7. A. vitamin B. mineral C. diet D. fitness
8. A. medicine B. remedy C. exercise D. obesity
9. A. balanced B. yoga C. fatty D. natural
10. A. vegetable B. hygiene C. sugary D. longevity
11.A. scholar B. technique C. archaeology D. achievement
12. A. ancient B. concern C. associate D. special
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. organiser B. comfortable C. technology D. populated
2. A. presentation B. pessimistic C. residential D. innovative
3. A. renewable B. sustainable C. infrastructure D. environment
4. A. familiar B. generate C. assignment D. pollutant
5. A. overcrowded B. inhabitant C. geography D. convenient
6. A. prevent B. injure C. sugar D. fitness
7. A. healthy B. consume C. diet D. headache
8. A. yoga B. fatal C. immune D. careful
9. A. infectious B. essential C. precaution D. properly
10. A. unhealthy B. vitamin C. mineral D. natural
11. A. archaeology B. itinerary C. unforgettable D. authenticity
12. A. magnificent B. associate C. mausoleum D. harmonious
PART II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Exercise 3. 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. The balance and harmonious blending of various elements contribute to Taj Mahal's unique beauty.
A. successful B. agreeable C. tasteful D. fitting
2. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics comprising more than 70 architectural works such as towers,
temples, and tombs.
A. royal B. precious C. holy D. valuable
3. In addition to exploring the caves and grottos, and seeing its flora and fauna, visitors can also enjoy mountain
climbing.
A. flowers and plants B. plants and animals C. plants and vegetation D. flowers and grass
4. Ha Long Bay has attracted millions of visitors who come to enjoy its breathtaking views and experience other
activities.
A. unbreathable B. heartbreaking C. awe-inspiring D. unforgettable
5. They can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.
A. style B. convenience C. standard D. grace
6. 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
7. Taj Mahal is a giant mausoleum of white marble in Arga, IndiA. It is considered to be an outstanding work of art.
A. noticeable B. attractive C. brilliant D. significant
8. Recognised as a World Heritage Site in 1983, the Taj Mahal Complex, including the tomb, mosque, guest house, and
main gate, has preserved the original qualities of the buildings.

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A. initial B. ancient C. unique D. perfect
9. As visitors explore this magnificent place, there are always new surprises for them.
A. interesting B. strange C. impressive D. unusual
10. The mausoleum represents the greatest architectural and artistic achievement of Muslim art.
A. contains B. includes C. claims D. embodies
Exercise 4. 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.
1. If I take the pessimistic viewpoint, Tokyo won't be a safe place to live in.
A. negative B. optimistic C. optical D. neutral
2. To reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, ways to limit the use of private cars must be found.
A. public B. personal C. common D. shared
3. People who live in towns and cities live in an urban environment.
A. remote B. deserted C. suburban D. rural
4. There is pollution not only of the physical environment because the various pressure of urban life causes cities to breed
crime.
A. social B. mental C. moral D. manual
5. Governments have to join hands to solve the environmental problems on a global scale.
A. worldwide B. nationwide C. local D. international
6. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the university.
A. mandatory B. selective C. free D. limited
7. 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
8. Schools are more relaxed nowadays as discipline is less tough than before.
A. accurate B. severe C. strict D. loose
9. Well, Mrs. Baker, you'll be pleased to hear that George has made a dramatic improvement in geography.
A. meaningful B. important C. insignificant D. steady
10. Most of the students in our country are interested in pursuing higher education to get bachelor's degrees.
A. following B. giving up C. trying D. interrupting
Exercise 5. Choose one word in A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences:
1. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and _______ when being asked about their future.
A. depress B. depression C. depressing D. depressed
2. Constant _______ of attack makes everyday life dangerous here.
A. threat B. threaten C. threatening D. threateningly
3. No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _______.
A. expected B. unexpected C. expectedly D. unexpectedly
4. Someone who is _______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.
A. powerful B. optimistic C. stagnant D. pessimistic
5. There will be powerful network of computers which may come from a single computing _______ that is worn on or in
the body.
A. device B. machinery C. equipment D. vehicle
6. In the future many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.
A. companies B. services C. supermarkets D. farms
7. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. expectation C. improvement D. treatment
8. Let's put off that meeting to next Monday.
A. postpone B. schedule C. arrange D. appoint
9. A nuclear station may take risk going off due to unexpected incidents.
A. demolishing B. exploding C. developing D. running
10. She is looking _______ a new place to live because she does not want to depend _______ her parents any more.
A. for / on B. after / with C. up / forward D. at / into
11. I was brought _______ in the countryside by my aunt after my parents had pass _______.
A. on / over B. for / on C. on / off D. up / away

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12. She intended to quit her job to stay _______ home and look _______ her sick mother.
A. in / at B. at / after C. for / over D. up / on
13. He is very worried _______ his new job because he is not quite prepared _______ working.
A. on / over B. to / off C. about / for D. in / at
14. Instead _____ petrol, cars will only run ____ solar energy and electricity.
A. of / on B. for / by C. in / over D. from/ upon
15. She has a promising future ahead _______ her.
A. for B. from C. on D. of
16. He regretted________ killed and eaten several rare species.
A. to have B. having C. have D. has
17. His company was fined________dumped tons of toxic waste near the residential area.
A. to have B. because of having C. for having D. of having
18. These students were rewarded________ actively taken part in voluntary activities.
A. with B. before C. on having D. for having
19. She was praised________ donated a lot of money to the wildlife protection organisation.
A. for having B. to have C. because of having D. due to having
20. I remember________ advised you to stop hunting endangered animals.
A. to have B. having C. have D. had
21. The local authorities were blamed________ ignored the pollution issues in
the areA. .
A. about having B. on having C. for having D. before having
22. 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
23. You look upset______ you______?
A. Are — crying B. Do — cry
C. Have — been crying D. Have — cried
24. How many times______ you______ that international conference?
A. did — attend B. do — attend
C. have — been attending D. have — attended
25. Let's go out tonight,_______?
A. shall we B. will we C. could we D. would we
26. Don't forget to write to me soon,_______?
A. would you B. could you C. can you D. will you
27. Nothing frightens you, _______?
A. does it B. doesn't it C. do they D. don't they
28. Somebody's just called my name, _______?
A. hasn't he B. didn't he C. haven't they D. have they
29. I suppose you don't like the course,_______?
A. don't I B. do I C. don't you D. do you
30. Everyone's going to be there, _______?
A. isn't he B. is he C. aren't they D. are they
Ex6 . Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in the brackets.
1. Lists of (danger) ……………………..species have been made by the scientists.
2. This problem is too (complicate)………………….. for us to solve.
3. The government should prohibit factories from (discharge)…....… chemical (pollute………into the environment.
4. His (perform) …......……………..was highly (appreciate)……………….. by the art council.
5. (Able)………………….athletes are provided with special facilities and special services.
6. Mary took to collecting stamps some years ago and now she has a big (collect)….……………..
7. Sometimes our hobbies help (broad)…….....……….. our (know)………..…………
8. (Sun)…………….......… energy and wind energy are (new) ………………resources.
9. Due to the messenger call service, the (receive)……are notified of the time and place to receive the call.

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10 The Earth is expected to be a place where human beings and other living things can (peace)……. coexist.
11. Fossil fuels are becoming (exhaust) ……………….while
exhausted the world’s demand for energy is increasing.
unlimited
12.Wind energy is abundant and (limit)………..……………., however, it is not always available.
13. Sometimes the staff in that shop are very rude and (polite) …………………….
impolite
14. Air water and soil are necessary things to our ( survive) …………………….
survival
15.Water power provides energy without (pollute) ……………………… pollution
responsibility
16. You are old enough to take …………………………… for what you have done. (RESPONSIBLE)
17. Life……………………………
expectancy of people around the world has increased dramatically. (EXPECT)
18. Humans depend on species …………………………to
diversity provide food, clean air and water. (DIVERSE)
19. The ……………………………
excavation will last for several years. (EXCAVATE)
archeological
20. Many visitors want to see the…………………………… sites. (ARCHAEOLOGY)
PART III: LANGUAGE FUNCTION ( SPEAKING)
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. "Could you pass that book over to me, please?" — "_________”
A. Yes, of course. B. No, why not? C. Actually, I'm busy. D. Yes, go ahead.
2 "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.
3 "I hear you've passed your exam. Congratulations!" — "_________”
A. What a pity! B. You're welcome. C. I'm alright. D. Thank you.
4. "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.
5. "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.
6. - "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.
7. - "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.
8. "Sorry, I'm late! May I come in, Miss Millie?" — "_________”
A. Yes, come in, please! B. Not right now.
C. Let's do it! D. I guess so.
9. "What an imaginative essay you've written, Matt!" — “_________”
A. That's the least I could do. B. Actually, I don't mind.
C. Thanks, it's nice of you to say so. D. Sorry, just my luck!
10. - "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.
PART IV: WRITING
Exercise 8. Rewrite the following sentences using conditional sentences type 0 or 1:
1. You have to study hard, or you will fail the next exam.
 If _______________________________________________________________
2. Please come before 8 A.m., otherwise, you can’t meet her.
 If _______________________________________________________________
3. Tell her the truth when you see her tomorrow.
 If _______________________________________________________________

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4. You press this button to stop the machine.
 _______________________________________________________________
5. I hope it is sunny tomorrow because I can go to the beach then
 _______________________________________________________________
6. Make me some coffee and I will give you one of my biscuits.
 _______________________________________________________________
7. In the snowy weather, we don’t go to school.
 _______________________________________________________________
If the weather is snowy,we won't go to school.
8. I only come if they invite me.
Unless __________________________________________________________
9. Work hard or you can’t pass the exam
If _______________________________________________________________
10. Practice speaking every day or you can’t improve your English
If _______________________________________________________________
Exercise 9. Complete the following sentences without changing their meanings:
1. The doctor said to me, “You should lose weight.”
to lose weight
The doctor advised me .............................................................. .
2. Mary said, “Let’s go to a movie.”
going to a movie
Mary suggested ......................................................................... .
3. “I didn’t break the windows”, Bill said.
having broken the window
Bill denied ................................................................................ .
4. “You told a lie, Tom”, she said.
of telling a lie
She accused Tom ...................................................................... .
5. “I can’t go to your birthday party next Saturday evening, Jack”, said Mary.
not going to Jack's ...the next...
Mary apologized for ................................................................... .
6. “I won’t help you with your homework. Never ! ” Jane said to me.
to help me with my homework
Jane refused .............................................................................. .
7. Joe said, “Please come to my party.”
me to come to his party.
Joe invited ................................................................................. .
8. Mr. Gray said, “Don’t play in the street.”
to play ...
Mr. Gray warned the children not .............................................. .
9. “Would you like to come on a picnic with us?
They invited .............................................................................. .
10. “Please don’t tell anybody what happened.”
He asked ................................................................................... .
11. “If you don’t give me a pay rise. I’ll resign.”
to resign if i didn't give her a pay rise
She threatened ........................................................................... .
12. “I’ll finish the work by the end of this week.”
to finish ....that week.
John promised ........................................................................... .
13. “You ought to take a break, Andrew.”
Andrew to take a break.
She advised ................................................................................ .
14. “Don’t forget to go to the supermarket after work.”
me to go to...
They reminded .......................................................................... .
C. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
1. It has been a long time since we talked to John, isn’t it?
2. There’s a new Orient restaurant in town, isn’t it?
3. They hardly never go to the beach because of their sickness, do they?
4. Nobody had bothered to plant new ones, do they?
5. You won’t be leaving for another hour, won’t you?
6. They enjoy watching soccer on television, do they?
7. David and Peter love football but their classmates don’t, do they?
8. I’ll help you with your homework, shan’t I?

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9. There are ten children playing in the yard near her house, aren’t they?
10. Smoking isn’t good for our health, so it should be banned, is he
11. I asked him how far was it to the station if I went there by taxi.
12. All of my students wondered how many people lived in Tokyo?
13. They asked me that I could do the shopping for them.
14. Her mother ordered her do not go out with him the night before
15. The traffic warden asked me why had I parked my car there.
16. He said that he will pick me up at 8 am the following day.
17. She said that the books in the library would be available tomorrow .
18. He advised her thinking about that example again because it needed correcting.
19. The receptionist said I must fill out that form before I attended the interview.
20. Marty said a good friendship is like a diamond – valuable, beautiful and durable
PRACTIE TEST 6
I/ LISTENING (10 POINTS)
Part 1: Listen to a person talking about the Great Wall of China and fill in the missing information.
Attraction of - It is said to be visible from the moon
the wall - It was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in (1) …………………………….
1987

- It was mostly built during the Ming Dynasty

Construction
- It took (2) ………………………….
200 years to complete the wall.
of the wall
- Some of its parts were built around (3) ………………………………BC.
200
- The length of the wall is 6000km
Special 11 metres
- The average height of the wall is (4) ………………………………………
features of the stones
- The ancient people used (5) ………………………………………… to build the
wall
roadway.

Part 2: Listen to an interview about people’s life expectancy in the future and decide whether the
following statements are true (T) or false (F)
T F
st
6. Nobody can predict how long we will be able to live in the 21 century. x
7. People’s general health will improve because they eat a lot of mushroom. x
8. Nowadays, if people look after themselves, they can live to be 90. x
9. Within 30 years, 80% of cancers will be curable. x
10. Eternal life isn’t impossible. x

II/ LEXICO & GRAMMAR (4 POINTS)

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
1. A. heritage B. complex C. relic D. generate
2. A. recognized B. overcrowded C. installed D. issued
Choose the word which has different stress pattern.
3. A. intact B. relic C. global D. climate
4. A. disaster B. renewable C. powerful D. pollution
Choose the best answer to complete the sentence or best substitute the underlined part.
5. Global warming has severe impact on water supplies.
A. very good B. very bad C. normal D. long-lasting
6. He thanked us ____ having contributed to cleaning the surrounding environment.
A. on B. to C. with D. for
7. It is not easy at all to get a good job without any ____ qualifications.
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A. academic B. social C. great D. favourite
8. If you're not sure what “something” means, look it ____ in the dictionary.
A. for B. out C. at D. up
9. I'd like to book a room with a/an ____ of the sea.
A. outlook B. sight C. view D. scenery
10. 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
11. He denied having polluted the environment, ____ no one believed him.
A. however B. despite C. but D. in spite of
12. He regretted ____ killed and eaten several rare species.
A. to have B. having C. have D. Has
13. You have to be highly ____ to do well in these subjects.
A. competitive B. competitor C. competition D. competed
14. You'll find plenty of books on the ____ of business studies in the library.
A. lesson B. subject C. curriculum D. schedule
15. Please, don't forget ____ your essays during Friday's lesson.
A. hand in B. handing in C. to hand in D. to handing in
16. 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
17. The hotel where we are ____ is quite luxurious.
A. staying B. existing C. remaining D. living
18. Passengers requiring a special meal during the flight should inform the airline in ____.
A. ahead B. advance C. front D. forward
19. The area near the palace gates was ____ with tourists.
A. full B. crowded C. flooded D. covered
20. ____ UNESCO criteria for outstanding universal value to humanity, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
was added to the World Heritage List in 2014.
A. Meeting B. Met C. To meet D. Having met
III/ READING (3 POINTS)
Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the following passage. (1.25p)
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza (1) …………………. by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu around the year 2560
BC. The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve (2) ………..…….…….a tomb when he died and to
protect the burial chamber from the weather and from thieves (3) ……………………..might try to (4)
……………..…….the treasures and belongings there. The Great Pyramid is believed to have been built over a
20-year period. First, the site was prepared and then the huge (5) …………….……. of stone were transported
and put in their places.
1. A. built B. was built C. builds D. is built
2. A. to B. on C. as D. from
3. A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
4. A. emerge B. steal C. borrow D. buy
5. A. pieces B. bars C. blocks D. cubes
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for the questions that follow. (1.25p)
The costs and benefits of global warming will vary greatly from area to area. For moderate climate change, the
balance can be difficult to assess. But the larger the change in climate, the more negative the consequences will
become. Global warming will probably make life harder, not easier, for most people. This is mainly because we
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People in some temperate zones may benefit from milder winters, more abundant rainfall, and expanding crop
production zones. But people in other areas will suffer from increased heat waves, coastal erosion, rising sea le
more erratic rainfall, and droughts.
The crops, natural vegetation, and domesticated and wild animals (including seafood) that sustain people in a
given area may be unable to adapt to local or regional changes in climate. The ranges of diseases and insect
pests that are limited by temperature may expand, if other environmental conditions are also favourable.
In its summary report on the impacts of climate change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated,
"Taken as a whole, the range of published evidence indicates that the net damage costs of climate change are
likely to be significant and to increase over time.”
6. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Environment pollution is real. B. Reasons why low-lying areas are flooded.
C. Solutions to global warming. D. Reasons why global warming is a problem.
7. Which of the following is TRUE as the result of global warming?
A. All people suffer from global warming. B. All people benefit from global warming.
C. Life is more difficult for the majority of people. D. Life is easier for most people.
8. In paragraph 1, the word “this” refers to ____.
A. harder life as a result of global warming B. easier life as a result of global warming
C. climate change on global scale D. flood in low-lying areas
9. According to the passage, all of the following are the results of global warming EXCEPT ____.
A. higher temperature B. coastal erosion
C. increasing sea level D. stable rainfall
10. What may happen to diseases and insect pests as a result of global warming?
A. They will become extinct. B. They will increase in number.
C. They will not harm our planet. D. They will be under good control.
IV/ WRITING (3 POINTS)
Rewrite the following sentence as directed
1. After we had chosen a destination for our holiday, we began preparing for the trip
Having ............................................................................................................................................................
2. The criminal who was picked up at the airport was taken into police custody. (reduce relative clause)
...........................................................................................................................................................................
3. People who buy lottery tickets are often found at bingo. (reduce relative clause)
...........................................................................................................................................................................
4. Pham Tuan was the first Vietnamese who flew into space. (reduce relative clause)
...........................................................................................................................................................................
5. I started studying English 10 years ago. Now I’m still studying it. (have)
I have studied EL for 10 years.
............................................................................................................................................................................
6. He was late for the meeting. He apologized for that. (use perfect gerund)
He apologized for having been late...
............................................................................................................................................................................
7. Because they had seen the film before, they didn’t want to see it again. (use perfect participle)
Having .................................................................................................................................................................
8. Someone had damaged the car. He was blamed for that. (use perfect gerund)
............................................................................................................................................................................
Rearrange the words and phrases to make meaningful sentences
9. is / religious relics / 70 architectural works / My Son Sanctuary / comprising / a large complex of / more than.
My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religiuos relics comprising more than 70 architectural works.
............................................................................................................................................................................
10. Tokyo / still complain / public transport system / during the rush hour / about overcrowded trains / has /
people / but / quite a good.
Tokyo has quite a good public transport system, but people still complain about overcrowded trains during the rush hour.
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PRACTICE TEST 7

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