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MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 THPT

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. secondary B. complimentary C. vocabulary D. supplementary
2. A. thoughtful B. threaten C. therefore D. thin
3. A. stopped B. expected C. finished D. faced
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
4. A. experience B. mobility C. independent D. prioritise
5. A. charter B. depict C. enter D. purchase
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6. The volunteer team ____ students with various visual, hearing, physical and cognitive impairments every
two months to give them both financial and spiritual support.
A. call back B. call off C. call on D. call out
7. The waves crashed on the shore where they ____ cool on my hot feet.
A. appeared B. felt C. looked D. sounded
8. We appreciated____ more opportunities ____ part in the story-telling contest.
A. giving/to take B. to give/taking C. given/to take D. being given/to take
9. If you have feeling for someone, then you have worked up the ____ to ask them out.
A. encourage B. encouragement C. courage D. courageous
10. The Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities came into_____ 3rd May 2008.
A. action B. force C. truth D. reality
11. “When will our factory be expanded?” – “____________________”
A. It was expanded in 1996. B. It depends on our director's decision.
C. I didn't hear about it. D. That's good news.
12. Not until we ______the school for children with disabilities ____ how they overcome difficulties.
A. had visited/did we know B. visited/had we known
C. visited/did we know D. have visited/did we know
13. Nicole grew ____ from the hours of overtime at work. It became quite ____ that she needed a long
vacation.
A. tired/obvious B. tired/obviously C. tiredly/obvious D. tiredly/obviously
14. When I was turning out my cupboard I ____ this photograph of my uncle.
A. came over B. came round C. came across D. came into
15. The next dry season will be extremely severe ____ further saltwater intrusion, water and rain shortages,
and heat waves.
A. due to B. thanks to C. because D. although
16. Shall we join the Green Summer Camp after the semester finishes?”
- “________________”
A. That's a great idea! B. They're very good! C. Not at all! D. No, let's!
17. Make sure you ____ us a visit when you are in town again
A. pay B. have C. give D. do
18. This drink isn't beneficial for health. You ____ drink it too much.
A. should B. ought to not C. ought not to D. mustn't
19. For the reason of personal safety, the informantwishesto anonymous.
A.seem B. look C. remain D.feel
20. Every student ____ be disrespectful to their teachers in any circumstances.
A. mustn't B. doesn't have to C. don't have to D. ought to
21. With the outstanding talent and skills, he is one of the most ____ candidates for the presidency.
A. flashy B. mature C. potential D. trivial
22. Healthy relationships allow both partners to feel supported and connected but still feel ____.
A. dependence B. dependent C. depending D. independent
23. Out ___ for a walk after she finished doing her homework
A. did Mary go B. Mary went C. Mary did go D. went Mary
24. She has just bought ____.
A. a Swiss beautiful brand-new watch B. a Swiss brand-new beautiful watch
C. a brand-new beautiful Swiss watch D. a beautiful brand-new Swiss watch
25. The ____ arises when Jack and his parents have considerable disagreement on his choice of university.
A. discrimination B. conflict C. agreement D. gap
26. Some people are meant to fall in love ____ each other but not meant to be together.
A. for B. in C. on D. with
27. We could not ____ my kid in that course because the class was full.
A. send B. enroll C. afford D. interact
28. Students who study far from home often have problems with _______.
A.houses B.rooms C.flats D.accommodation
29. ____ trees around the house on the south and west sides, they can save up to about $250 a year on
cooling and heating.
A. Having planted B. Being planted C. To plant D. To have planted
30. Martin Luther King Jr, after his father's assassination, ____ the mission of his father to fight for the rights
of blacks in America and achieved some notable success in the 1970s.
A. continuing B. and continues C. continue D. continued
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.
31. Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He is always putting his foot in his
mouth.
A. speaking indirectly B. making a mistake
C. saying embarrassing things D. doing things in the wrong order
32. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in
1946.
A. set up B. found out C. run through D. put away
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.
33. The policemen broke upthe fight between the two teenagers
A. started B. stopped off C. called off D. canceled
34. There has been no huge improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. clear B. obvious C. insignificant D. thin
35. He has a good memory toretain facts easily
A. remember B. forget C. understand D. know
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.
36. Technology is define as the tools, skills, and methods that are necessary to produce goods.
A B C D
37. It is noisy enough in this room, so I would rather you stop shouting like that.
A B C D
38. Since erecting in 1886, the Statue of Liberty has served as a symbol of freedom.
A B C D
39. She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole.
A B C D
40. Taking a trip to the foreign country is a good way to practice a second language, but it is too
A B C D
expensive for many people.
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 sentence.
41. James should have been told the news a long time ago.
A. James did not tell the news a long time ago.
B. James was not told the news although it was necessary for him.
C. James should be told the news.
D. James had not told the news for a long time.
42. The last time when I saw her was three years ago.
A. I have often seen her for the last three years.
 B. About three years ago, I used to meet her.
C. I have not seen her for three years.
D. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again.
43. California doesn't permit people to fish without a fishing license.
A. California can't stand fishing without a fishing license.
B. California doesn't allow fishing without a fishing license.
C. California doesn't encourage fishing without a fishing license.
D. California doesn't mind fishing without a fishing license.
44. I hope you stay in touch with me even when you are back to the U.S.A.
A. I want you to stay with me and not to come back to the U.S.A.
B. I hope to meet you in the U.S.A.
C. I want us to be connected even if you are in the U.S.A.
D. I want to stay close to you so I will come to the U.S.A.
45. It is unlikely that he will come on time.
A. He is unlikely to come early.
B. It is likely that he will not come too late.
C. It looks as if he will come late.
D. It seems that he will come lately.
ReadthefollowingpassageandmarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethe
correctwordorphrasethatbestfitseachofthe numbered blanks.
The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and
(46)______ very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at college or university,
sometimes (47)______ a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family.
These students are often (48)______ motivated and work very hard. Younger students are often thought to be
lazy and careless about money but this (49)______ is changing. In Britain reduced government support for
higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses (50)______ for them.
Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (51)______
has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have paid over £1 000 towards tuition (52)______ and this amount will
increase up to a maximum of £3 000. In the US students already (53)______ pay for tuition and room and
board.
Many get a financial aid package which may (54)______ grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of having
large debts places (55)______ pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work
full-time in the vacations.
(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Compass)
46: A. producing B. carrying C. doing D. making
47: A. for B. with C. on D. at
48: A. highly B. mainly C. absolutely D. adequately
49: A. position B. state C. situation D. condition
50: A. paying B. paid C. pay D. to pay
51: A. whether B. what C. which D. who
52: A. money B. fees C. allowances D. charge
53: A. had better B. should C. may D. have to
54: A. include B. consist C. compose D. belong
55: A. large B. generous C. considerate D. considerable

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
Will people still read books 100 years from now? A few years ago, many people would have said no. It
seemed likely that computers and the Internet would replace books. Now, however, most experts think that
books are here to stay.
There are a number of reasons why computers will not replace books entirely. One reason is that books on
paper are much cheaper than computers. And books do not need a power source. You can read a book for as
long as you want and wherever you want. You never have to worry about losing power. Also, many people
feel more comfortable reading words in a book than reading words on a computer screen because it is less
tiring to the eyes.
Will books in the future be exactly the same as the books you can buy today? The answer to that question is
no. In the future, you may only need to buy one book. With this one book, you will be able to read novels,
plays, and newspapers. It will look like today's books, but it will be electronic.
One of the people working on the book of the future is Professor Joseph Jacobson from Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. Professor Jacobson's electronic book will have a small button on the side. When you
press the button, words will instantly appear on the page. When you want to read a different story, you can
push the button again and a new story will quickly appear.
56: The phrase “are here to stay” in the first paragraph mostly means ______.
A. “won’t come” B. “are nearby” C. “won't disappear” D. “are useless”
57: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Reading today’s books needs a power source.
B. Reading words on computer screens is tiring to the eyes.
C. In the future, computers will replace paper books completely.
D. Books will disappear completely sooner or later.
58: What will the book of the future look like?
A. It will look like a book you buy today. B. It will look like a computer.
C. It will look different from today's books. D. We don't know what it will look like.
59: The button on the side of the electronic book is used ______.
A. to turn a light on and off B. to change what you read
C. to turn the power on and off D. to make the book more beautiful
60: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The decline of today's books. B. How to use an electronic book.
C. The book of the future. D. Why a power source is important.
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
Thanksgiving is a holiday in the United States and Canada; it is closely related to European harvest festivals.
The first Thanksgiving was held in 1621. After a good harvest, the Pilgrim Fathers, who had travelled to
America aboard the Mayflower, organised a great feast. They also invited their Indian friends, who had
helped the Pilgrims through their first year in the New World.
After that first Thanksgiving, the holiday was not observed regularly and not usually in autumn. In 1863,
however, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed an annual Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated on the last
Thursday of November. In 1939, President Roosevelt changed the date to the penultimate Thursday of
November to enlarge the Christmas shopping period, which starts after the Thanksgiving celebrations. Not
all states followed Roosevelt’s declaration though, and so in 1941 the United States Congress finally decided
to celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November (which sometimes is the last, sometimes the
penultimate Thursday).
In the United States, Thanksgiving lasts four days now because most people also get the Friday off. The
holiday is celebrated with family and friends, and a huge dinner is served in the early afternoon or evening.
The traditional Thanksgiving dinner is a roasted turkey served with stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry
sauce, green beans and various pies for dessert.
In Canada, the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1710. For about 200 years, it was held for example when
a royal child was born or when a battle was won. It became an annual holiday in 1931 and is now celebrated
on the second Monday of October.
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61.Who did the Pilgrim Fathers have a feast with?
A. Indian residents B. European people
C. native Americans D. Canadian citizens
62. What do people usually do at Thanksgivings?
A. They have dinner with family or friends. B. They organize a huge party in the early morning.
C. They cook a turkey and give it to the poor. D. They go shopping to prepare for Christmas.
63. Why did President Roosevelt change the date of Thanksgiving?
A. to celebrate the last Thursday of November B. to make it suitable for autumn climate
C. to promote shopping for Christmas D. to give people another Friday off
64. The word “penultimate” in the passage means _____ .
A. immediately after the first one B. the first one in a month
C. immediately before the last one D. the last one in a month
65. According the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. At Thanksgiving people usually have roasted turkey and a variety of pies.
B. After Thanksgiving the shops in the USA are decorated for Christmas.
C. Thanksgiving lasts five days as people do not go to work on Fridays.
D. Thanksgiving in the USA and Canada is celebrated on different days.
Fill in the each gap with the most correct forms of the block word on the right.
66. When you have a romantic relationship, you're having a relationship based EMOTION
on love and ___________________attraction.
67. He shouldn't treat his parents _________________________. RESPECT
68. Visual _______________ cause issues with eyesight that can interfere with IMPAIR
students' academic success.
69. Many animal species are in danger of extinction due to the loss of their habitat ADAPTION
and inability to _____________to climate change.
70. Development policy has a critical role to play in supporting ___________ to STABLE
reduce conflict and violence over the long term.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given:
71. Businesses are said to be worried about interest rates. (CONCERN)
 There ................................................................... amongst businesses about interest rates.
72. I don't think they should abolish military service. (AWAY)
 They shouldn't ................................................................... military service.
73. I'd prefer you to get home early tonight. (RATHER)
 I ................................................................................ home early tonight.
74. You were expected to answer all the questions on the exam paper. (ANSWERED)
You ................................................................... all the questions on the examination paper.
75. Heavy smokers are more likely to suffer serious illness than non-smokers. (RUNS)
 A heavy smoker ...................................................... serious illness than a non-smoker.

Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap
Music magazine has eye on China
US publication Rolling Stone magazine is to launch in China. The magazine (76),......................should hit
shelves early next year, will focus on China's emerging youth culture as well as foreign arts and
entertainment. Rolling Stone was first published in San Francisco in 1967 to chronicle cultural changes in the
US. "We feel Chinese music and arts are maturing rapidly and that a Chinese edition (77) ................. be
viable," said Jimmy Jung, of One World Publishing. Rolling Stone has licensed Hong Kong-based One
World to publish the Chinese-language edition. Mr. Jung said the magazine, to be printed in simplified
Chinese characters, will contain a mix of local content (78) ............................primarily by Beijing-based staff
and translations of articles from the US edition. "We want to make (79) ...................... that we're faithful to
the spirit of the brand," said Jung. He added that while Hong Kong and Taiwan had more developed pop
cultures, mainland China was more important. "We feel China offers greater potential and we want to be
there from the (80)...................," said Jung, whose company also publishes Chinese editions of British car
magazine, Top Gear and gadget magazine T3.
KEY
WORD-FORMATION
66. EMOTIONAL
67. DISRESPECTFULLY
68. IMPAIRMENTS
69. ADAPT
70.STABILITY
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
71. is said to be concern or is apparently concern
72. do away with
73. would/'d rather you got
74. should have answered
75. runs more/a greater risk of
OPEN CLOZE
76. which
77. will
78. written
79. sure
80. start