Đề thi giữa học kì 2 lớp 11 môn Tiếng Anh - THPT Trần Nhân Tông năm 2016

I. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. (1pt)

Many people cut trees all over the world. These are people (1) ____ do not know they are harming themselves by their action. Recently, there was news about the destruction of lives and property in Uttarakhand due to flash floods (2) _____ by a cloud burst. According to ecologists and environmentalists, one of the main causes of this catastrophe was deforestation. Actually, people cut trees for the sake of luxury and money. Deforestation results (3) ____  global warming, drought and famine. People should be made aware of the ill effects of deforestation. Organisations like WWF (World Wildlife Fund) should be encouraged in their efforts and guided in all possible ways to help promote preservation of forest land. If deforestation continues at the current rate, a day will come when the human (4) _____  itself will be endangered.

II. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (5pts)

1. In the early days of the _______ serice, stamps and envelopes did not exist.

2. Air, water, and soil are necessary to the _______ of all living things.

3. The Nile, _________, is the home of a great variety of fish.

4. She wishes to apply ________ the post of clerk at my office.

5. I don’t believe a word she says, I think she ________.

6. Many sea animals are at ________ due to hunting and water pollution.

7. The paintings _________ with a small red dot have already been sold.

8. Person A: “___________” – Person B: “It’s five thousand dong.”

9. Person A: “Can I leave a message please?” – Person B: “__________”

10. Scientists are now looking for new measures to prevent ________ levels from rising.

11. You’ll never see your money again because I’m afraid he’s gone for good.

12. Fossil fuels that we use today ______ from plants and animals that lived millions of years ago.

13. Global oil prices ________ sharply over the past seven months, leading to significant revenue shortfalls in many energy exporting nations.

14. Petroleum supplies are ________, and in a few decades, they will run out.

15. Error recognition. Circle the letter A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

When man first learned how making a fire, he began to use fuel for the first time.

16. Error recognition. Circle the letter A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

The sunflower, the official state flower of Kansas, and is widespread in the prairies of the western United States.

17. Wind power can be adapted for residential use, but it’s rarely cost-effective _______ such a small scale.

18. Jane has two brothers, _____ are famous footballers.

19. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?” said John.

20. I bought a magazine whose title is “Sun Flowers”.

III. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers. (1pt)

The Post Office in Britain is famous for getting letters and parcels to their destinations. The problem is that we the public have to observe the rules. For example, we must put a stamp on a letter. If we don’t, the receiver will have to pay double. We often see the sign ALL LETTERS MUST BE CORRECTLY ADDRESSED. These days, this means having to use postcodes. If you didn’t use a postcode, it’s no good complaining that your letter should have arrived sooner. Parcels are a problem because they must be correctly packaged. If Aunt Sophie is going to send you a jar of your favourite jam, she will have to wrap it up well. The most important thing we have to do is to address our letters and parcels clearly and correctly. This means clear handwriting and correct 

spelling. What we should do and what we actually do often miles apart. Recently, the Post Office had to deliver a letter which showed a name followed by the word Arijaba. What is this, do you think? Say it out loud and you’ll see it’s just plain English: HARWICH HARBOUR!

1. If you didn’t use a postcode, _________.

2. When we post parcels, we must ___________.

3. From the passage we can see that postmen _______.

4. In England, _______ if you forget to put on a stamp.

IV. Phonetics. (1pt)

Choose the word that has underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word that has different main stress from the others.

V. Wrting. (2pts)

Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same as in the original sentence.

1. I went to two telephone boxes, but they were both out of order. (Using “which” to combine two sentences)

I went to ……………………………………………………………………………… worked.

2. Nam was the only student who got mark 10 in English for the first semester exam. (Reduce relative clause)

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Half past ten is the time. My plane arrives then. (Using preposition + relative pronoun)

Half past ten ………………………………………………………………………………………

4. I have read all of his books but one. (Using “which”)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

In about 60-80 words, write a paragraph about this topic: “How Can We Help to Protect the Environment?”

Đề thi giữa học kì 2 lớp 11 môn Tiếng Anh - THPT Trần Nhân Tông năm 2016

I. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. (1pt)

Many people cut trees all over the world. These are people (1) ____ do not know they are harming themselves by their action. Recently, there was news about the destruction of lives and property in Uttarakhand due to flash floods (2) _____ by a cloud burst. According to ecologists and environmentalists, one of the main causes of this catastrophe was deforestation. Actually, people cut trees for the sake of luxury and money. Deforestation results (3) ____  global warming, drought and famine. People should be made aware of the ill effects of deforestation. Organisations like WWF (World Wildlife Fund) should be encouraged in their efforts and guided in all possible ways to help promote preservation of forest land. If deforestation continues at the current rate, a day will come when the human (4) _____  itself will be endangered.

II. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (5pts)

1. In the early days of the _______ serice, stamps and envelopes did not exist.

2. Air, water, and soil are necessary to the _______ of all living things.

3. The Nile, _________, is the home of a great variety of fish.

4. She wishes to apply ________ the post of clerk at my office.

5. I don’t believe a word she says, I think she ________.

6. Many sea animals are at ________ due to hunting and water pollution.

7. The paintings _________ with a small red dot have already been sold.

8. Person A: “___________” – Person B: “It’s five thousand dong.”

9. Person A: “Can I leave a message please?” – Person B: “__________”

10. Scientists are now looking for new measures to prevent ________ levels from rising.

11. You’ll never see your money again because I’m afraid he’s gone for good.

12. Fossil fuels that we use today ______ from plants and animals that lived millions of years ago.

13. Global oil prices ________ sharply over the past seven months, leading to significant revenue shortfalls in many energy exporting nations.

14. Petroleum supplies are ________, and in a few decades, they will run out.

15. Error recognition. Circle the letter A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

When man first learned how making a fire, he began to use fuel for the first time.

16. Error recognition. Circle the letter A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

The sunflower, the official state flower of Kansas, and is widespread in the prairies of the western United States.

17. Wind power can be adapted for residential use, but it’s rarely cost-effective _______ such a small scale.

18. Jane has two brothers, _____ are famous footballers.

19. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?” said John.

20. I bought a magazine whose title is “Sun Flowers”.

III. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers. (1pt)

The Post Office in Britain is famous for getting letters and parcels to their destinations. The problem is that we the public have to observe the rules. For example, we must put a stamp on a letter. If we don’t, the receiver will have to pay double. We often see the sign ALL LETTERS MUST BE CORRECTLY ADDRESSED. These days, this means having to use postcodes. If you didn’t use a postcode, it’s no good complaining that your letter should have arrived sooner. Parcels are a problem because they must be correctly packaged. If Aunt Sophie is going to send you a jar of your favourite jam, she will have to wrap it up well. The most important thing we have to do is to address our letters and parcels clearly and correctly. This means clear handwriting and correct spelling. What we should do and what we actually do often miles apart. Recently, the Post Office had to deliver a letter which showed a name followed by the word Arijaba. What is this, do you think? Say it out loud and you’ll see it’s just plain English: HARWICH HARBOUR!

1. If you didn’t use a postcode, _________.

2. When we post parcels, we must ___________.

3. From the passage we can see that postmen _______.

4. In England, _______ if you forget to put on a stamp.

IV. Phonetics. (1pt)

Choose the word that has underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word that has different main stress from the others.

V. Wrting. (2pts)

Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same as in the original sentence.

1. I went to two telephone boxes, but they were both out of order. (Using “which” to combine two sentences)

I went to two telephone boxes, neither of which worked. (0,25)

2. Nam was the only student who got mark 10 in English for the first semester exam. (Reduce relative clause)

Nam was the only student to get mark 10 in English for the first semester exam. (0,25)

3. Half past ten is the time. My plane arrives then. (Using preposition + relative pronoun)

Half past ten is the time at which my plane arrives. (0,25)

4. I have read all of his books but one. (Using “which”)

There is only one of his books which I have not read. (0,25)

In about 60-80 words, write a paragraph about this topic: “How Can We Help to Protect the Environment?” (1,0pt)

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