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Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted ENGLISH SECOND END-OF-TERM TEST (2020-2021)
Student Name:.......................................... Grade 11 MARK:.......................
Class:............. Time allowance: 60 minutes

PART A. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others (0.5 pt.)
1. A. infectious B. questionable C. nutritious D. superstitious 1…………
2. A. intact B. academic C. analysis D. expand 2…………
3. A. attributed B. achieved C. excavated D. talented 3…………
4. A. archaeology B. chemistry C. character D. bachelor 4…………
5. A. collaborate B. climate C. doctorate D. graduate 5…………
II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others (0.5 pt.)
1. A. cultural B. heritage C. citadel D. distinctive 1…………
2. A. religious B. eligible C. catastrophe D. abundant 2…………
3. A. optimistic B. ecological C. analytical D. infrastructure 3…………
4. A. preserve B. pursue C. relic D. absorb 4…………
5. A. diploma B. emperor C. dynasty D. masterpiece 5…………

PART B. USE OF ENGLISH

I. Choose the option that best completes each of the following sentences (1 pt.)
1.Deforestation is one of the biggest environmental threats to the ______ in the world .
A. heat-related illness B. ecological balance C. chemical fertilizers D. carbon footprint 1………
2. When a student enters a college or university, he/she has to choose a main subject of study which is called______.
A. course B. subject C. degree D. major 2………
3. I ______ a report on further education since last Monday. I will finish it this Sunday.
A. read B. was reading C. have read D. have been reading 3………
4. A(n) _______degree is a degree which you study for once you have finished a bachelor’s degree.
A. primary B. secondary C. postgraduate D. undergraduate 4………
5. ______ such a long-lasting history, Trang An Scenic Complex is home to many temples, pagodas and places ______ worship.
A. With/ of B. With/ for C. For/ of D. For/ to 5………
6. The ancient houses ______by the fire are now under reconstruction.
A. were destroying B. were being destroyed C. were destroyed D. destroyed 6………
7. I think everyone’s going to be late, ______?
A. aren’t they B. don’t I C. do you D. are they 7………
8. Barbara’s husband is working for Eco Infrastructure, ______ main function is to deal with urban environmental problems.
A. who B. where, C. whose D. which 8………
9. Many city______ especially in developing countries, still live in poverty.
A. dwells B. dwellers C. dwelling D. dwellist 9………
10. Premature deaths from air pollution will continue to rise to 2040 ______changes are made to the way the world uses energy.
A. unless B. since C. because D. so 10…….

II. Use the correct form of the given word to complete each of the following sentences (1 pt.)
1. Students, parents, and guardians are allowed to view and get copies of student records, including (TRANSCRIBE). 1………………
2. They tried (SUCCEED) to stop the demolition of the old hotel. 2………………
3. She is so (ABSORB) in her work that she thinks about nothing else. 3………………
4. All the buildings on the campus are architecturally (HARMONY). 4………………
5. This safe, (ENVIRONMENT) friendly city is like a paradise for its inhabitants. 5………………
6. Solar panels, wind turbines and hydroelectricity are some of the (ALTER) energy technologies that will supply our 6………………
future energy needs.
7. Little Mary had a(n) (ADVANTAGE) childhood with little education and money. 7………………
8. The virus affects the body's immune system so that it cannot fight (INFECT). 8………………
9. An ambulance soon arrived at the (SCENIC) of the accident. 9………………
10. Most students in my country are interested in pursuing (HIGH) education to get bachelor’s degrees. 10………………
III. Use the correct form and tense of the verb in brackets to complete each of the following sentences (1 pt.)
a. (1. IMPORT) from America, the fruit was expensive. 1………………………...
b. They (2. ADVERTISE) their products through online marketing and flyers once they (3. GET) the 2…………….…………..
budget. 3…………………………
c. How many times you (4. ATTEND) that international conference? 4………………………..
d. The archaeological excavation (5. LEAD) to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several years. 5………………………..

IV. Underline one mistake in each sentence and correct it. (0.5 pt.)
1. Talked with the environmentalists, we changed our attitude to nature. 1………………………...
2. The book publishing last week is her first novel about a World Heritage Site in Vietnam. 2…………….…………..
3. If you borrow my coat, don’t get it dirty, can you? 3…………………………
4. Dr Lam said that we’d boost our immune system if we have a healthy lifestyle. 4………………………..
5. Bao Dai was the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty ruling the country. 5………………………..

V. Supply one appropriate preposition in each blank. (0.5 pt)

1. Don’t forget to hand ______ your essay during Friday’s lesson. 1………………..
2.Tom did miserably ______the final test, which caused a shock ______ everyone in the class. 2…………/………..
3. Most human infections are associated ______exposure to aquatic environments or to recent consumption 3………../…………
______ seafood.

PART C. READING
I. Fill in each blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the provided box (1 pt.)
Svalbard University is the world most northerly campus, (1) l____ in an area dotted with international establishments at the frontiers
of scientific research. The university itself is recognised as a centre of excellence, specialising in things like climate change and
marine biology. What’s more, there are no fewer than fourteen professors on campus, (2) g____ probably the best ratio of
professors to students anywhere in the world. Even more surprising, however, is the fact that Svalbard is the only campus in
Europe (3) w____ the students are routinely armed by the university authorities to learn how to protect themselves (4) a____ attack
from polar bears. (5) S____ great is the risk of attack from this creature that students are told never to venture out without their
rifles. In spite of the bears, Svalbard is a great place to be a student, especially for those into winter sports.
1…………………… 2…………………… 3…………………… 4…………………… 5……………………
II. Read the passage below and decide which option best fits each space (1 pt.)
Cairo, despite its contrasts, is similar to any huge concrete jungle with its high-rise tower blocks and evidence of urban
development. It is melting pot of people from all over Africa and, in pairs, (1) ____ a huge marketplace with little space to move, as
street vendors and customers haggle over the price of goods. Cairo, however, is by no (2) ____ a cheap city to visit, and
accommodation, while not costing the earth can be expensive. This is especially true if you want to stay in one of the hotels along
the banks of the River Nile where there are long (3) ____ of unspoilt beauty. All visitors to Cairo (4) ____ pleasure in experiencing
the city and its sounds, and this is best done on foot. For a trip to the Pyramids, it is better to catch a bus, provided you can (5)
____ the crowded and noisy condition, as taxis can be expensive.
1. A. looks B. resembles C. associates D. appears 1....................
2. A. means B. ways C. reasons D. costs 2....................
3. A. layers B. areas C. stretches D. line 3....................
4. A. take B. enjoy C. get D. make 4....................
5. A. put up B. put up with C. take in D. give up 5....................
II. Read the passage and answer the following questions (1 pt.)
Biofuels and the Environment
Leading investors have joined the growing chorus of concern about governments and companies rushing into producing biofuels
as a solution to global warming, saying that many involved in the sector could be jeopardizing future profits if they do not consider
the long-term impact of what they are doing carefully. It is essential to build sustainability criteria into the supply chain of any green
fuel project in order to ensure that there is no adverse effect on the surrounding environment and social structures. The report
produced by the investors expresses concern that many companies may not be fully aware of the potential pitfalls in the biofuel
sector.
Production of corn and soya beans has increased dramatically in the last years as an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels, but
environmental and human rights campaigners are worried that this will lead to destruction of rain forests. Food prices could also go
up as there is increased competition for crops as both foodstuffs and sources of fuel. Last week, the UN warned that biofuels could
have dangerous side effects and said that steps need to be taken to make sure that land converted to grow biofuels does not
damage the environment or cause civil unrest. There is already great concern about palm oil, which is used in many foods in
addition to being an important biofuel, as rain forests are being cleared in some countries and people driven from their homes to
create palm oil plantations. An analyst and author of the investors' report says that biofuels are not a cure for climate change, but
they can play their part as long as governments and companies manage the social and environmental impacts thoroughly. There
should also be greater measure taken to increase efficiency and to reduce demand.
a. Match each word with its definition b. Decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F)
1. jeopardizing a. impressively Statements T /F
(adj) b. additional result 6. Biofuels are currently accepted as a solution to global warming. 6…….
2. adverse (adj) c. negative 7. It is suggested that there should be sustainability criteria in any green
3. pitfall (n) d. problem 7…….
fuel project.
4. dramatically e. risking to 8. The United Nations have raised their voice on the negative sides of
(adj) damage. 8…….
biofuels.
5. side effect (n) f. action 9. A decrease in biofuels can lead to rainforest destructions. 9…….
1……. 2……. 3…… 4……. 5….. 10. It is suggested that action should be taken to stop the use of biofuels. 10…..

PART D. WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (1 pt.)
1. I started writing the essay in January, but I have yet to finish it now. (WRITING)
 I……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. The local haven’t developed clean technologies in recent years. The public criticizes them for that. (HAVING)
 The public criticizes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. A man was arrested by the police. What was his name? (OF)
 What ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?
4. Burning fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide. (PRODUCED)
 If you ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The only reason I haven’t moved to London yet is the cost. (FOR)
 Had …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
II. Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences. (1 pt.)
1. of/ as/ World/ recognised/ a/ Site/ its Heritage/ Vietnam/ Ha Long Bay/ of /attracts/ thousands/ with/ landscape/ visitors/ magnificent/.
(19 words)
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. that/ mangrove/ forests/ act/ a/ natural/ the/ as/ filter/ what/ healthy/ keeps/ sea/ the/ environment/ clean/. (16 words)
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. should/ people/ by/ suspected/ discourage/ traders/ their/ vendors/ to/ buy/ illegal/ refusing/ goods/ and. (14 words)
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. possibly/ best/ immerse/ Travelling/ in/ is/ the/ other/ cultures/ yourself/ way/ to. (12 words)
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. are/ Mathematics/ compulsory/ for/ and/ the/ A-level/ Chemistry/ subjects/ qualification. (10 words)
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
- This is the end of the test–