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Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the SECOND END-TERM TEST (2021-2022)

Gifted Grade 11 MARK:.......................
Name:................................... Time allowance: 60 minutes
Class:...

PART A. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (0.5 pt.)
1. A. entrance B. diploma C. exchange D. apply 1. C
2. A. pursue B. curtain C. furniture D. further 2. A
3. A. admission B. profession C. passion D. passive 3. D
4. A. certificate B. decorate C. undergraduate D. doctorate 4. B
5. A. tutor B. master C. tuition D. transcript 5. C
II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others (0.5 pt.)
1. A. diploma B. doctorate C. internship D. scholarship 1. A
2. A. undergraduate B. university C. baccalaureate D. accommodation 2. D
3. A. eligible B. kindergarten C. magnificent D. secondary 3. C
4. A. coordinator B. opportunity C. international D. similarity 4. A
5. A. mandatory B. magnificent C. harmonious D. imperial 5. A

PART B. USE OF ENGLISH

I. Choose the option that best completes each of the following sentences (1 pt.)
1. The vegetation layers in Cat Ba Archipelago form spectacular and scenic landscapes and make the site
become …………. of all Vietnam’s typical ecosystems. 1. A
A. home B. house C. scenery D. basis
2. Hoi An Ancient Town is preserved in a remarkably …………. state. 2. C
A. damaged B. unsploiled C. intact D. unharmed
3. At most institutions in the UK, the …………. starts in September or October and runs until June or July. 3. B
A. calendar year B. academic year C. leap year D. gap year
4. …………. for ten hours, I felt fantastic and pleased. 4. A
A. Having slept B. Have slept C. Having been slept D. Have been slept
5. A Bachelor’s degree is also known as a(n) …………. degree or an undergraduate degree. 5. A
A. first B. major C. main D. ordinary
6. Sea level rise is usually regarded as Vietnam’s main ………….: a one-meter rise would submerge 40 percent of the country
and make millions homeless. 6. D
A. disaster B. hope C. destruction D. concern
7. The reduction of the protective ozone layer …………. many more causes of skin cancer. 7. C
A. have caused B. is causing C. has caused D. is caused
8. Hue imperial citadel is the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty …………. our country from 1802-1945. 8. C
A. ruled B. being ruled C. to rule D. which had ruled
9. A wide range of …………. fee and living costs make studying in the United States financially possible for many
international students. 9. D
A. debt B. money C. pay D. tuition
10. “John, what …………. since morning? I believe you are tired!“ 10. C
A. are you reading B. did you read C. have you been reading D. have you read
II. Use the correct form of the given word to complete each of the following sentences (2 pts.)
1. A/an (GRADUATE) degree is a degree which you study for four years at a national university or 1. undergraduate
liberal arts college.
2. Besides the cave, other significant (ARCHAEOLOGY) sites have been investigated and 2. archaeological
excavated. 3. applicants
3. We have decided to interview only the best six (APPLY) for the job. 4. impractical
4. To believe we can solve the math problems in about 1 hour is totally (PRACTICE). 5. qualifications
5. In order to apply for the job, one needs to prepare proper (QUALIFY)
6. Finally, we visited Cisco’s Global (INNOVATE) lab where more technologies in development were 6.innocation
on trend.
7. I hadn’t made a (RESERVE), so I just got on the first flight available. 7. reservation
8. We hope to achieve a balance between tourism and ecology, thus developing a (SUSTAIN) 8. sustainable
approach to the green industry.
9. Japanese (HABIT) gets the benefits of green atmosphere and a healthy diet. 9. inhabitants
10. (URBAN) can lead to many issues in a big city. 10. urbanization
III. Use the correct form and tense of the verb in brackets to complete each of the following sentences (1pt.)
1. (HEAR) the bad news, Kerry broke down and cried out loud. 1. Hearing/ Having heard
2. By the year 2050, workers (FINISH) the Millennium Bridge in Sai gon. 2. will have finished
3. If we (NOT LOSE) our map, we wouldn’t have got lost. 3. hadn’t lost
4. What you (DO)? You look so dirty with the muddy face! 4. have you been doing
5. I (WORK) out 5 math problems today! 5. have worked

IV. Underline word/phrase that needs correcting in each of the following sentences and provide correction (1pt.)
1. This book was written by Jack London, the American writer. 1. the -> an
2. He says the bridge has been built since 10 years. 2.since –> for
3. Measles are a very contagious disease that can spread through contact with infected mucus and 3. are -> is
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 saliva. 4. to chat ->
4. Helen likes listening to music, going to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping. chatting
5. During those childhood years, he wasn’t popular to the girls. 5. to -> with
PART C. READING
I. Read a text about common wedding rituals in the USA and answer the questions that follow. (1pt.)
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the patient’s skin at specific points on the body, and the
needles are inserted to various depths. The medical community is not in conclusive agreement about how acupuncture works
scientifically. However, we know that it does have some therapeutic benefits, including pain relief.
According to WHO, acupuncture is effective for treating 28 conditions, while evidence indicates it may have an effective
therapeutic value for many more. People with tension, headaches or migraines may find acupuncture to be very effective in
alleviating their symptoms. Another study found that twice weekly acupuncture treatments relieve debilitating symptoms of
zerostomia - severe dry mouth - among patients treated with head and neck cancer.
Traditional Chinese medicine explains that health is the result of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes
of yin and yang of the life force known as chi or qi. Qi is said to flow through pathways in the human body. Through 350
acupuncture points in the body, these pathways and energy flows may be accessed. Illness is said to be the consequence of
an imbalance of the forces. If needles are inserted into these points with appropriate combinations, it is said that the energy
flow can be brought back into proper balance.
In Western societies and several other parts of the world, acupuncture is explained, including concepts of neuroscience.
Acupuncture points are seen by Western practitioners as places where nerves, muscles and connective tissue can be
stimulated. Acupuncture practitioners say that the stimulation increases blood flow while at the same time triggering the
activity of our own body’ s natural painkillers.
1. The word “triggering” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. making something happen suddenly B. making something develop very quickly
C. causing a device to start operating D. causing something to explore
2. With the practice of acupuncture, it is believed that ____.
A. patients can get proper balance between yin and yang B. illness causes the imbalance of qi throughout the body
C. the energy flow can be brought back to patients D. energy can go through acupuncture points in the body
3. It is thought that acupuncture is effective in treating all of the following symptoms EXCEPT ____.
A. migraines B. nervousness C. headaches D. cancer
4. According to Western medicine, the insertion of needles through acupuncture points in the body may ____.
A. help to explain where nerves and muscles can be stimulated
B. increase blood flow and stimulate our instinct of pain relief
C. stimulate the effect of painkillers in our bodies for treatment
D. be used only in China and the Far East not the Western countries
5. In acupuncture, the insertion of the very thin needles involves with ____.
A. agreement from scientists B. the locations, and the depths
C. the thinness of needles and skin D. therapeutic benefits of pain relief
1. A 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. B
II. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete the following passage, using the first letter given (1 pt.)
Like any other universities, the Open University can give you a degree. However, you don't have to (1) s____ working to
study. It can also open up a whole variety (2) o____ interest. If you have (3) n____ studied before, you will enjoy the special,
new pleasure of increasing your (4) k_____. You will make (5) f_____of all kinds. You may also find that your qualification
provides new career opportunities.
1. stop 2. of 3. never / not 4. knowledge 5. friends

PART D. WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (1pt.)
1. The editor in-chief said that their correspondent in Paris had sent that report some days before.
2. As long as you keep calm, you will pass your driving test.
3. One point in favour of living in the city is the range of clothes shops.
4. Had it not been for his advice, we wouldn’t have decided to spend our holiday there.
5. Lately your work has definitely improved.
II. Write full sentences using the words given. Change the form of the verbs if necessary (1pt.)
1. Even slight increases in the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can cause a significant rise in temperature
2. As an international student, what worries me (the) most is the high cost of living in London.
3. Global warming is the increase in the earth's average surface temperature due to the warming effects of greenhouse gases.
4. The aim of this project is to promote the production of clean vegetables and high-quality flowers for both the local and export
markets.
5. Most programmes can be flexible to allow students to enrol on/in double degree program to obtain two bachelor’s degrees .

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