School: Student’s name:

Grade: 11 Class:

END-OF-TERM TEST (60 minutes)

FIRST SEMESTER
PART I: LANGUAGE

Questions 1 – 5: Circle the correct option (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.
1. A. charter B. casual C. curfew D. compare
2. A. impairment B. confidence C. solution D. assistance
3. A. cognitive B. financial C. infectious D. disabled
4. A. sympathetic B. interference C. economic D. elongated
5. A. associate B. independent C. mobility D. community

Questions 6 – 13: Circle ONE option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
6. The school regulations say that students don’t have to fight each other.
A B C D
7. You ought to not be rude to your friends; otherwise people will say you have no
A B C D
manners.
8. Who is my mother that I always speak to when I have problems.
A B C D
9. My mom was surprised hear that I would take part in the singing contest.
A B C D
10. We have collected more than 200 pieces of warm clothes for the “Warm Winter”
A B C
campaign since we have started calling for donation.
D
11. I can’t help smile whenever thinking about the time I travelled around Southeast
A B C D
Asia with her.
12. Some teenagers want expensive clothes, can leads to financial burden on
A B C D
their parents.
13. Vietnam boasts a unique shape of an elongating S and a long coastline of
A B C D
3,260km.

Questions 14 – 21: Circle the correct option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following
sentences.
14. We plan to make this Christmas _____________ for the orphans.
A. inforgettable B. disforgettable C. imforgettable D. unforgettable
15. ________________ is a good way to experience daily life in an English family and learn English
quickly.

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A. Clubbing B. Discussion C. Homestay D. Reading
16. She was a ______________ child who loved spending most of her time reading.
A. study B. studied C. studying D. studious
17. Paul was ______________ with Kate after a misunderstanding was explained.
A. reconciled B. quarreled C. opposed D. engaged
18. Claire is always the one who __________ a sympathetic ear if you have problems.
A. listen B. hear C. show D. lends
19. The ASEAN Charter came into _____________ on 15 December 2008.
A. life B. force C. impact D. own
20. ______________ people used to think that people with disabilities always need to be
looked after.
A. Undisabled B. Imdisabled C. Indisabled D. Non-disabled
21. Some parents discipline their teen children harshly for missing ______________ even
though they are only a few minutes late.
A. curves B. curlews C. curation D. curfews

PART II: SKILLS

SPEAKING
Circle the correct option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following dialogues.
Lan: (22) ____________________________________________________________________________
James: Oh, I had too much homework to do. I was exhausted.
A. What’s the problem with her, James?
B. But I have an idea, James.
C. What should I do, James?
D. Why didn’t you go the gym, James?
Ms Hoa: Kids are spoilt. They don’t listen to our advice.
Mr Lam: (23) ____________________________________________________________________________
A. I prefer watching TV than listening to music.
B. Well, our parents said the same when we were 16.
C. Don’t worry, I’ll complain with the authority.
D. Playing computer games is not good for you.
Chloe: There’s too much information these days, so without being able to evaluate
information, we can easily be confused.
Nick: (24) ____________________________________________________________________________
A. Don’t be confused by her, Chloe.
B. How about going to Rome this summer?
C. Agree. It’s the most important life skill.
D. Can you open the door for me, please?

LISTENING
Section 1: You will hear three short conversations. There is one question for each
conversation. For questions 25 – 27, circle the right answer (A, B, C or D). You will hear each
conversation twice.
25. What is the daughter wearing?

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A. a skinny T-shirt C. a short top
B. a tight dress D. casual jeans
26. What does the boy think about single-sex schools?
A. It’s boring. C. It’s full of joy.
B. It limits academic performance. D. It’s life-changing.
27. Which is NOT correct about Tom Butler?
A. He’s excellent at Maths. C. He plays a sport well.
B. He wants to join a sport team. D. He won a medal in soccer.

Section 2: Listen to a passage on The International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Fill in
each gap (28 - 32) of the note below with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
You will hear the recording twice. Write your answers in the given spaces.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Started: 1992
Aims: To increase (28)_________________________________________ of disabilities issues
Activities: Events, workshops and (29)______________________________________________
Facts about disability:
+ Over (30)________________________________________ in the world live with disabilities
+ Many people with disabilities lack help, care, (31)_____________________________ and rights
+ Disability is strongly connected with (32)_________________________________________

READING (0.2 point/ correct answer)

Section 1: Read the passage about Online dating and circle the best option (A, B, C or D) to
fill in each numbered blank (33 – 37). An example has been done for you.
A new report from the Pew Research Center (0)____________ most Americans think online
dating is a good way (33)____________ people. Almost 60 per cent of Internet users said there is
nothing wrong with trying to find a partner on the Internet. Around one in ten Americans has
used online dating services. About 11 per cent of people who started a long-term (34)____________
in the past decade met their partner online. However, 32 percent of the interviewees think the
Internet does not help with marriage.
Sociologist Dr Kevin Lewis of the University of California told the USA Today newspaper
that women must remain (35)____________ about online dates. He said: "There are lots of guys who
build (36)____________ profiles but they are not honest." He said men can have problems finding a
date, too. "They can't get a woman to respond because women receive so many messages." The
Pew Report also warned people to be careful about those who tell lies about themselves online.
Online (37)____________ are suggested to spend time understanding their dates before they decide
to meet face to face.
0. A. tells B. talks © says D. speaks
33. A. meet B. to meet C. meeting D. met
34. A. relate B. relative C. relating D. relationship
35. A. easy B. cool C. elegant D. cautious
36. A. flashy B. fashionable C. fast D. flying
37. A. dating B. services C. daters D. assistants

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Section 2: Read the passage about the ASEAN Para Games and circle the correct option (A, B,
C or D) to answer each of the given questions (38 – 42).
The year 2015 is a major year for Singapore sports! December 2015 will see Singapore
hosting the 8th ASEAN Para Games. It is the first time in the history Singapore hosts the ASEAN
Para Games for the persons with disabilities of this scale. Let’s see how we are going to Celebrate
the Extraordinary!
The ASEAN Para Games- an every-two-year multi-sport event organised by the ASEAN
Para Sports Federation (APSF) for athletes with a disability- will be hosted here in conjunction
with our 50th anniversary of independence. The eighth Games, expected to host 3,000 athletes
and officials, will wrap up Singapore’s 50th birthday celebrations. The seven-day multi-sport
event will have their competition venues mainly at the Singapore Sports Hub and Kallang areas.
There will be 15 sports in the 8th ASEAN Para Games. Beyond physical fitness, we believe in the
power of sports to strengthen the character, uplift the spirits, and bond the community.
Adopting the theme of Celebrate the Extraordinary, the Games aims to stimulate
friendship and solidarity amongst persons with disabilities in the ASEAN region, to encourage
sport for the differently abled, and to integrate persons with disabilities into the society through
sport. It will serve as a platform for promoting the bloc’s motto “One Vision, One Identity, One
Community”.

38. What is the best title for the text?

A. Singapore sports events C. Who come to the Games?
B. Celebrate the Extraordinary! D. The seventh ASEAN Para Games
39. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to ____________.
A. the ASEAN region C. Singapore
B. the ASEAN motto D. the Games
40. If the Games is held every two year (paragraph 2), the 9th ASEAN Para Games will be
organized in ____________.
A. 2016 C. 2018
B. 2017 D. 2019
41. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the power of sports?
A. improve physical health C. connect the society
B. inspire people’s spirits D. recognize individual character
42. One goal of the ASEAN Para Games is ____________.
A. to enhance solidarity among ASEAN C. to serve a social platform
B. to integrate sports into the society D. to create an ASEAN motto

WRITING
Section 1: For each question 43 - 47, complete the new sentence so that it means the same as
the given one(s), using NO MORE THAN FIVE words. Write the missing words in the spaces
provided. An example has been done for you.

0. Daniel started Italian classes six months ago.

 Daniel’s had Italian classes ………for………….. six months.
43. It is not necessary for you to wear uniform on Tuesday.
 You don’t ……………………………...……………………………...……...………… uniform on Tuesday.

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44. I’m sorry if I am disturbing you.
 I’m ……………………………...……………………………...……………………………...………………………
45. He is dishonest. That’s what I dislike about him.
 It is his ……………………………...……………………………...……...………………………… about him.
46. They do not permit using mobile phones in the Convention Hall.
 They do not permit us ……………………………...…… mobile phones in the Convention Hall.
47. Students with visual impairments need specialized study materials.
 Students who ……………………………...……………………… need specialized study materials.

Section 2: Write a paragraph (100-120 words) on the following topic.

What are the two most important skills teenagers need if they want to be independent?
Give reasons and/ or examples to support your points. Write your response in the given
space.

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KEY
Part I

1D 6C 12 C 17 A
2B 7B 13 C 18 D
3A 8A 14 D 19 B
4D 9B 15 C 20 D
5B 10 D 16 D 21 D
11 B

Part II
22 D
23 B
24 C

25 C
26 A
27 D
28. global understanding
29. campaigns
30. 650 million
31. medicine
32. poverty

33 B
34 D
35 D
36 A
37 C
38 B
39 D
40 B
41 D
42 A

43. have to wear

44. sorry to disturb you
45. dishonesty that I dislike
46. to use
47. are visually impaired

Sample writing

I believe that finding information and problem solving are the two most essential skills of
independent teenagers. First, being able to acquire reliable information allows teenagers to
make informed decisions. These days, too much information on the Internet may make people
overloaded. Therefore, good information finding skill serves teenagers to judge the situations
and take decisions reasonably. Second, problem-solving skill makes teens ready to cope with
difficult situations. For example, a teenager who does not understand Maths may avoid doing his
homework and end up falling behind his classmates. With good problem solving skill, he knows
how to seek help from teachers and peers and consequently improve the situation. In

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conclusion, being able to search information and solve problems will best prepare teenagers for
an independent life. (127 words)

Transcript for listening

Woman (người dẫn – narrator): Section 1: You will hear three short conversations. There is one
question for each conversation. For questions 25 – 27, circle the right answer (A, B, C or D). You will
hear each conversation twice.
Now you have 30 seconds to look through the questions.
[30s trống để học sinh đọc câu hỏi. Hết 30s có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu]
Are you ready? Let’s start.
Conversation 1:

(tiếng chân chạy từ cầu thang xuống)

Woman: Stop, Anna. What are you wearing?
Girl: Come on, Mum, I’m late for class. Just a crop top with skinny jeans.
Woman: I’m sorry, dear but these are too short and tight for class. Change to casual stuffs …
Jeans and T-shirt… your new white dress is ok.
Girl: Oh, Mum…

[10s trống, sau đó có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2]
(tiếng chân chạy từ cầu thang xuống)
Woman: Stop, Anna. What are you wearing?
Girl: Come on, Mum, I’m late for class. Just a crop top with skinny jeans.
Woman: I’m sorry, dear but these are too short and tight for class. Change to casual stuffs …
Jeans and T-shirt… your new white dress is ok.
Girl: Oh, Mum…

[15s trống, sau đó có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu chuyển sang conversation 2]

Woman (người dẫn – narrator): Conversation 2

Woman (Giọng người già): In my old days, we went to single-sex school.

Boy: Didn’t you feel bored, Granny?
Woman: Not a second. We concentrated on study, and we had very good academic performance.
Boy: But I feel it limited your chance to enjoy life to the full.

[10s trống, sau đó có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2]
Woman (Giọng người già): In my old days, we went to single-sex school.
Boy: Didn’t you feel bored, Granny?
Woman: Not a second. We concentrated on study, and we had very good academic performance.
Boy: But I feel it limited your chance to enjoy life to the full.

[15s trống, sau đó có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu chuyển sang conversation 3]

Woman (người dẫn – narrator): Conversation 3

Boy: Do you know Tom Butler?
Girl: Who don’t know him? The Maths monster of our school. He has just won a gold medal in the
city Mathematics contest.
Boy: Well, he has asked to join my soccer team.
Girl: I saw him play soccer once. I’m sure he won’t make you disappointed.

[10s trống, sau đó có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2]

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Boy: Do you know Tom Butler?
Girl: Who don’t know him? The Maths monster of our school. He has just won a gold medal in the
city Mathematics contest.
Boy: Well, he has asked to join my soccer team.
Girl: I saw him play soccer once. I’m sure he won’t make you disappointed.
[15s trống, sau đó có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu chuyển sang Section 2]

Woman (người dẫn – narrator): Section 2: Listen to a passage on The International Day of
Persons with Disabilities. Fill in each gap of the note below with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS
AND/OR A NUMBER. You will hear the recording twice. Write your answers in the given spaces.
Now you have 30 seconds to look through the questions.
[30s trống để học sinh đọc câu hỏi. Hết 30s có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu]
Are you ready? Let’s start.

Man: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities started in 1992. Now it happens every
year. It highlights issues that are an everyday concern for millions of people around the world.
Organizers hope to promote global understanding of disability issues and recognize the rights
and dignity of people with disabilities. People act in many ways to increase awareness, including
organizing events, workshops and campaigns in support of the day.

Disability affects all societies and almost all families at some time. More than 650 million people
across the globe live with disabilities. In richer nations, there are very good support systems for
the disabled. However, in poorer nations, people with disabilities are further disabled by a lack
of help, care, medicines and rights. It is a sad fact that 80 per cent of people with disabilities live
in poorer countries. There is a very strong link between poverty and disability. The situation is
also tragic for children. UNESCO says 90 per cent of children with disabilities in developing
countries do not go to school. It is important we act on this day!

[10s trống, sau đó có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2]

Man: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities started in 1992. Now it happens every
year. It highlights issues that are an everyday concern for millions of people around the world.
Organizers hope to promote global understanding of disability issues and recognize the rights
and dignity of people with disabilities. People act in many ways to increase awareness, including
organizing events, workshops and campaigns in support of the day.

Disability affects all societies and almost all families at some time. More than 650 million people
across the globe live with disabilities. In richer nations, there are very good support systems for
the disabled. However, in poorer nations, people with disabilities are further disabled by a lack
of help, care, medicines and rights. It is a sad fact that 80 per cent of people with disabilities live
in poorer countries. There is a very strong link between poverty and disability. The situation is
also tragic for children. UNESCO says 90 per cent of children with disabilities in developing
countries do not go to school. It is important we act on this day!

[10s trống, sau đó là giọng nữ thông báo kết thúc]

Woman: That is the end of the listening test. You now have 30 seconds to check your answer.
[30s giây trống. Hết đoạn ghi âm]