A SAMPLE THE FIRST MID-TERM TEST –GRADE 11

I. LISTENING
Task 1. Listen to the recording and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
You will listen to this audio TWICE.
TRU FALSE
E
Question 1. The more exercise you do, the healthier you become x
Question 2. Doing extensive workouts is too much of a good thing. x
Question 3. People may become addicted to high-intensity physical activity. x
Question 4. Over-exercising can be harmful to the body’s muscles, joints and heart. x
Question 5. You should consult with an instructor before starting a new exercise x
programme.
Task 2. Listen and choose the most correct answer for each of the questions below. You will listen to this
recording TWICE.
Question 6. One hundred years ago, what percentage of the human population lived in cities?
A 10% B 20% C 40% D 80%
Question 7. What lead to the development of the first semi-permanent settlements?
A.Changes in the global climate B. An increase in fresh water supplies
C.Improvements in healthcare D. Advancements in agriculture
Question 8. Which of these technologies developed because of the desire to trade with other cities?
A Tractors B City walls C Roads D Aqueducts
Question 9. Why did people first move into cities?
A Jobs B Fun C Safety D.More farmland
Question 10. The global population is expected to peak at _________ billion.
A 7 B 6 C 9 D 10

II. LEXICO LANGUAGE

Mark the letter A, B, C or D t to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 11. A. antibiotic B. bacteria C. balanced D. diameter
Question 12. A. disease B. examine C. hire D. illness
Question 13. A. extended B. influenced C. pumped D. liked

Choose 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.
Question 14. A. urban B. sensor C. traffic D. disease
Question 15. A. energy B. organism C. nutrient D. diameter

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 16. These exercises are a great way to increase ___________while maintaining flexibility.
A. strong B. strongly C. strength D. strengthen
Question 17. There is a strong sense of _______________________ here; everyone is friendly and helpful
A. sensor B. community C. footprint D. infrastructure
Question 18.
Girl: Do you think that your kids will make friends with robots instead of parents or the elderly?
Boy: ______ I love playing with children, so I think we will still have a close social connection.
A.I have no doubt about it. What will be will be. B. I’m not convinced that this will be the truth.
C.I’m not sure whether robots will tell the truth. D.I’m convinced that people are not to trust babies.
Question 19. Pick the word which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following
sentence:
You should also exercise early in the morning when it's not too hot.
A. work out B. give off C. stay up D. cut down on
Question 20. Pick the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following
sentence:
Most of us need to lead more balanced lives to be healthy and happy
A. ill B. upset C. happy D. funny
Question 21. John __________ in the same house since he left school.
A. lived B. has lived C. had lived D. lives
Question 22. She ____ in the departure lounge 30 minutes ago
A. waits B. waited C. had waited D. has waited
Question 23. All students ____ wear uniforms at school because it is a rule.
A. have to B. mustn’t C. should D. must
Question 24. Parents ______ put too much pressure on their children.
A.should have B. ought C.shouldn’t D.ought to
Question 25. My friend ______ that cities in the future will also be more sustainable.
A. think B. thinks C. is thinking D. was thinking

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 26. Although the dish smelt well, he refused to eat saying that he was not hungry.
A B C D
Question 27. Exercising regular always keeps your body fit and your mind happy.
A B C D
Question 28. Students don't have to consume food or drink in the class or in the library
A B C D

III. READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 33.
There (29) ______ some ways by which generation gap can be bridged. Firstly, parents and their
children have to be aware of the importance of open (30) ______. In order to break the “ice” and rebuild a
close parent-child relationship, communication is extremely crucial. Parents should not only concentrate
(31) ______ their jobs and leave their children alone. They have to reserve some specific time to be with
their children and show care to them. Similarly, children have to discuss serious things or big decisions
with their parents as it (32) __________ respect to them. The second one is that parents must not put too
much pressure on their children’s studies. Parents shouldn’t have too high expectation. They have to
discuss their children’s progress with the teachers. Moreover, parents should know what their children like
the most. (33) ______, the generation gap between parents and their children can easily be bridged.
Question 29. A. is B. has been C. are D. was
Question 30. A. communication B. communicative
C. communicatively D. communicate
Question 31. A. on B. in C. out D. with
Question 32. A. feels B. shows C. takes D. gets
Question 33. A. Therefore B. Although C. Because D. However
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
The New Year is the most popular time for many people to think about what they eat and to try to be
healthier. However, it is not always easy to change what you eat and many people give up their healthy diet
after just a few weeks. Here is some advice to help you continue your diet, and to feel healthier and
happier.
Healthy Snacks
Most of us get hungry between meals, especially after a busy day at work or school. A lot of people will eat
the first thing they can find and this is often something not so healthy, like a bar of chocolate or some
biscuits. To avoid eating these unhealthy snacks, cut up some fresh fruit and vegetables and keep them in
the fridge for when you are feeling hungry. Dried fruit and nuts are also healthy snacks and will hopefully
stop you from eating chocolate or biscuits when you feel like eating something sweet.
Cooking at Home
It is good to cook at home when you are following a healthy diet, because then you will know exactly what
you are eating. You can make your cooking healthier by using less sugar, oil and salt. Instead, use herbs
and spices to give your dishes more flavour. When you cook meat or fish, try to grill or boil it rather than
frying. Always include plenty of fresh, steamed or boiled green vegetables as part of your meal. You may
find it useful to buy a cookery book of healthy recipes, or to look up healthy recipes online.
Question 34. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Continuing healthy diets B. Tips for healthy eating
C. How to be healthier D. Healthy snacks and cooking at home
Question 35. The word "flavour" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. colour B. taste C. favourite D. value
Question 36. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. cooking at home helps you save money B. bananas and oranges are healthy snacks
C. boiled meat is less popular than fried meat D. eating biscuits is useful for your health
Question 37. It is good to cook at home because _______.
A. you can buy a cookery book of healthy recipes
B. you can cook healthy food with more salt and sugar
C. you know exactly what is included in the dishes
D. you can look for recipes online
Question 38. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. It's always difficult to change what you eat.
B. Fresh vegetables should not be a part of your meal.
C. Dried fruits and nuts cannot replace chocolates
D. Herbs and spices may make your dishes better.
IV. WRITING
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Question 39. Tom (move) __________to this town in 1994.
Question 40. I can't take any pictures because I (not / buy) _____________a new film yet.
Question 41. I think you should (learn) ___________ harder
Question 42. My best friend (believe) ____________ that the cities in the future will be sustainable

Rewrite the following sentences, so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given.
Question 43. The company last won a trophy 20 years ago.
=> The company has_____________________________________________
Question 44. If I were you, I would spend more time talking with my children.
=>You should_______________________________________________
Question 45. Why don’t we work out everyday?
=> How about ______________________________________________________________?

Your friend, Linda, has invited you to her house this Sunday. Write a short message (5 sentences - 46 to
50) to your friend.
In your message, you should:
– thank for and accept the invitation.
– ask what time you should go to Mai’s place or suggest a time to meet.
– ask if you need to bring or buy anything else in advance.
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