SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP GIỮA HỌC KỲ II

TRƯỜNG THPT NĂM HỌC 2022-2023

TRẦN HƯNG ĐẠO - HÀ ĐÔNG Môn: Tiếng Anh – KHỐI 11

A. PHONETICS
I. 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. emission B. degree C. receive D. education
2. A. fertiliser B. chemical C. academic D. consider
3. A. climate B. undergraduate C. educate D. passionate
4. A. atmosphere B. document C. biological D information
5. A. stable B. practical C. major D. vocational
6. A. tomb B. dome C. mosaic D. poetic
7. A stage B engage C page D. heritage
8. A associate B achievement C assessment D. archeology

9. A. pollution B. poaching C. physical D. pesticide

10. A. increase B. release C. please D. grease
11. A. degree B. doctorate C. graduate D. kindergarten
12. A. bachelor B. chapter C. schedule D. teacher
13. A. appreciate B. psychology C. programme D. respectively
14. A. achievement B. technique C. archaeology D. scholar
15. A. ancient B. concern C. musician D. special

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. natural B. endangered C. dangerous D. habitat
2. A. cultural B. heritage C. memory D. represent
3. A. religious B. masterpiece C. prestigious D. abundant
4. A. bachelor B. diploma C. internship D. scholarship
5. A. analytical B. opportunity C. qualification D. university
6. A. devastated B. environment C. diversity D. ecology
7. A. rainforest B. tropical C. discover D. animal
8. A fertilizer B vocational C postgraduate D responsible
9. A atmosphere B natural C doctorate D disaster
10. A predictable B independent C redeployment D recreation
11. A conservation B fundamental C ecosystem D immigration
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 12. A energy B monument C atmosphere D recycle
13. A population B distribution C catastrophe D situation
14. A pollution B continue C enormous D disappear
15. A archaeology B itinerary C unforgettable D authenticity

fundamental natural endangered represent

religious dangerous abundant independent
prestigious habitat diploma redeployment
analytical cultural environment disappear
tropical heritage discover unforgettable
vocational memory postgraduate
opportunity masterpiece responsible
university bachelor disaster
diversity internship predictable
authenticity scholarship recycle
ecology rainforest catastrophe
archaeology animal continue
qualification fertilizer enormous
recreation atmosphere itinerary
conservation ecosystem
immigration energy
population monument
distribution
situation
pollution
devastate
doctorate

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B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. You have to be highly ____ to do well in these subjects.
A. competitive B. competitor C. competition D. competed
2. The increase in the earth's temperature can cause ____illness which can be dangerous to people.
A. heat-related B. heat-relate C. heat-relating D. heated-relate
3. The archaeological ________ that led to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several days.
A. excavate B. excavating C. excavations D. excavators
4. We need to preserve the ______of wildlife because each species has an important role to play.
A. diversity B. diverse C. population D. populate
5. ________ are interested in the quality and price of our products.
A. Consume B. Consumption C. Consumers D. Consuming
6. The number of rare animals is decreasing so rapidly that they are in danger of becoming ____ .
A. extinction B. extinctional C. extincted D. extinct
7. Over the past decade, Viet Nam-ASEAN ____ have been growing fast in all areas, particularly in politics and
the economy.
A. relates B. relatives C. relations D. relationships
8. The members meet once a week to develop and adopt proposals on new ____ and legislation.
A. policy B. politic C. political D. politician
9. We tend to pay more ________ to animals on land than any other large sea animals.
A. pleasure B. attention C. notice D. fun
10. The ASEAN charter entered into ____ after ten members signed it.
A. action B. force C. influence D. order
11. The ____ is a legal agreement among the ten ASEAN member states.
A. charter B. motto C. policy D. principle
12. There are many ways for us to reduce our ______ in order to save our environment.
A. deforestation B. extinction C. carbon footprint D. diversity
13. The ____ is the air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live.
A. consequence B. environment C. planet D. resource
14. Land erosion is mainly caused by widespread ____.
A. drought B. deforestation C. logging D. lawn mowing
15. Tree plantation helps to reduce global warming since trees ________ CO2 in the air.
A. absorb B. emit C. release D. pollute
16. Depending on your nationality, you may be ____ for a loan or financial support from the UK government.
A. legal B. capable C. able D. eligible

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17. Academic courses should teach practical skills ___________addition to critical thinking.
A. into B. to C. from D. in
18. Scientists working on the site found many ancient tools, tombs, and pottery, and made some important
________ discoveries.
A. geological B. archaeological C. exploring D. preservation
19. Hoi An Ancient Town is preserved in a remarkably_________ state.
A. damaged B. unspoiled C. intact D. unharmed
20. Known as 'Ha Long Bay on Land', Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is famous for its mountains,
caves, and archaeological ____.
A. excavations B. sites C. relics D. heritages

21. We admired the Japanese ____ the city of Fukushima after the disaster.
A. to being rebuilt C. to rebuild
B. for having rebuilt D. of having rebuilt
22. He was accused of ____ his ship.
A. having deserted B. deserted C. to have deserted D. desert
23. We congratulated him ____ an energy-saving device.
A. on having invented C. to have invented
B. having invented D. having been invented
24. He was criticized ____ the elephant poachers in jail.
A. having put C. for not having put
B. having putted D. not having put
25. ____ from the horse back, he was taken to hospital and had an operation.
A. Being fallen C. Having fallen
B. To be fall D. Fall
26. Sharks are among the oldest creatures on Earth, ____ in the seas for more than 350 million years.
A. to be survived C. has survived
B. having survived D. survive

27. Scientists _______on the site found many ancient tools, tombs and pottery, and made some important
archaeological discoveries.
A. worked B. working C. to work D. to be working
28. I picked up some holiday brochures ____ around the table at the travel agency.
A. to lie B. lying C. to be lying D. being lying
29. The ancient houses by the fire are now under reconstruction.
A. to destroy B. destroying C. destroyed D. destroy

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30. The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Viet Nam ____ to the World Heritage List.
A. adding B. to add C. to be added D. added
31. The most magnificent feature of Taj Mahal _ is the central dome.
A. noticed B. being noticed C. to notice D. noticing
32. The best way ____ London is by taking a guided tour.
A. of which to see B. to see C. seeing D. in which you see
33. At 24, William Pitt was the youngest person ____ Prime Minister.
A. becoming C. became
B. to become D. was become

34. The teacher the speaking task on the board, so now the students are discussing it.
A. has already been writing C. already wrote
B. has already written D. had already written
35. Sandy his sister since she to university in 2014.
A. hadn't seen/went C. didn't see/has gone
B. hasn't been seeing/went D. hasn't seen/went
36. Peter at Midfield Secondary School since 2006, but he music in his lessons twice.
A. has been teaching/has only played C. has taught/has only been playing
B. has been teaching/has only been playing D. has taught/has only played
37. I ____ for him for 5 hours but he ____ yet.
A. have been waiting/ hasn't been appeared C. have waited/ hasn't been appearing
B. have been waiting/ hasn't appeared D. have waited/ hasn't been appeared
38. So far, global warming and its effects ____ the health of older people and children.
A. have been threatening C. threaten
B. had been threatening D. are threatening
39. Several people ____ along when suddenly tons of earth ____ crashing down the hillside and ____ the road
in front of them.
A. were walking/ came/ blocked C. walked/ came/ blocked
B. walked/ was coming/ blocking D. have been walking/ came/ blocked
40. He ______ his homework yet because he _____ games all the time.
A. hasn’t finished/ has been played C. hasn’t been finishing/ has played
B. hasn’t been finishing/ has been playing D. hasn’t finished/ has been playing
41. The city mayor praised all voluntary students for ____ the playgrounds for the children.
A. having cleaned C. having been cleaned
B. being cleaned D. have been cleaning

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42. So far I ________ any of the exams at school.
A. haven't been failing C. didn't fail
B. hadn't failed D. haven't failed
43. The phone ____ for 2 minutes, but I ____ it yet.
A. has rung/ haven’t been answered C. has been ringing/ haven’t been answered
B. has rung/ haven’t been answering D. has been ringing/ haven’t answered
44. My father ____ as a teacher for almost thirty years.
A. works B. is working C. worked D. has been working
45. He ____ to New York at least three times this year.
A. has been going B. was going C. has been D. is going
46. George mentioned _________ in an accident as a child, but he never told us the details.
A. having injured C. to have injured
B. having been injured D. to have been injured
47. Sandy ____ his sister since she ____ to university in 2014.
A. hadn't seen/went C. didn't see/has gone
B. hasn't been seeing/went D. hasn't seen/went
48. Poor Tracy! She ____ that essay for hours now and she still ____.
A. has written/hasn't finished C. has been writing/hasn't finished
B. has been writing/didn't finish D. has written/hasn't been finishing
49. She ____ of great help to us because she ____ for such a long time with us.
A. has been/had lived C. has been/lived
B. has been/has been living D. was/has lived

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II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in
each of the following questions.
✓ flora and fauna ~
✓ magnificent ~
✓ demolish ~
✓ sit for ~
✓ make sense of ~
✓ spread ~
✓ plant ~
✓ diversity ~
✓ cut down on ~
✓ ban ~

1. In addition to exploring the caves and grottos, and seeing its flora and fauna, visitors can also enjoy mountain
climbing.
A. flowers and plants B. plants and animals
C. plants and vegetation D. flowers and grass
2. As visitors explore this magnificent place, there are always new surprises for them.
A. interesting B. strange C.splendid D. unusual
3. Most of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was demolished in the early 20th century.
A. rebuilt B. pulled down C. put up D. pulled up
4. When you sit for the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed.
A. answer B. take C. make D. write
5. If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get a low mark.
A. declare B. estimate C. communicate D. understand
6. Such unhygienic conditions encourage the spread of diseases.
A. decline B. stability C. decrease D. increase
7. The biggest cause of global warming is carbon dioxide emissions from coal burning power plants.
A. fauna B. flora C. trees D. factories
8. It is important to maintain the biological diversity of the rainforests.
A. similarity B. identity C. variety D. compatibility
9. We may help if we cut down on energy use by using LED light bulbs and unplug unused electronic devices.
A. reuse B. reduce C. recycle D. reproduce
10. Our city is going to ban supermarkets from using plastic bags.
A. reduce B. encourage C. prohibit D. allow

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III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in
each of the following questions.
✓ absorb ><
✓ lead to ><
✓ turn to ><
✓ optional ><
✓ pursue ><
✓ dramatic ><
✓ intact ><
✓ reasonable ><
✓ subsequent ><
✓ abundant ><

1. We should grow more trees so that they can absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
A. emit B. take in C. consume D. cut down on
2. Releasing too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere can lead to global warming.
A. result in B. result from C. accuse D. deny
3. Farmers turned to bio-fertilisers after they had been told about the dangers of chemical fertilisers.
A. fined B. disbelieved C. criticised D. depended on
4. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the university.
A. mandatory B. tough C. free D. limited
5. Most of the students in our country are interested in pursuing higher education to get bachelor's degrees.
A. passing B. giving up C. trying D. interrupting
6. Well, Mrs Baker, you'll be pleased to hear that George has made a dramatic improvement in geography.
A. meaningful B. important C. insignificant D. steady
7. Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact.
A. popular B. in ruins C. in chaos D. unique
8. Tourists can do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price.
A. inexpensive B. affordable C. cheap D. exorbitant
9. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was first built during the Ly Dynasty and then expanded by subsequent
dynasties.
A. following B. successive C. preceding D. next
10. Visitors with more abundant travel budgets can enjoy the comfort of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships.
A. huge B. plentiful C. mean D. tight

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IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
1. In a hot, sunny climate, man acclimatizes by eating less, drink (A) more liquids, wearing (B) lighter and
experiencing (C) a darkening of the skin (D).
2. To relieve pain caused (A) by severe burns, prevent (B) infection, and treating (C) for shock, take (D)
immediate steps.
3. The study demonstrates (A) that (B) neither experience or (C) awareness will improve chances (D) of
success.
4. Manufacturers may use (A) food addictives for preserving (B), to color, or (C) to flavor (D) foods.
5. Perhaps (A) the most (B) popular film in the movie history (C), Star Wars, was written and direction (D) by
George Lucas.
6. People arrived (A) late (B) will not be (C) allowed to enter (D).
7. We found (A) the (B) fifth person surviving (C) after the (D) earthquake.
8. She was the (A) first woman to elected (B) as the (C) president of the (D) Philippines.
9. Despacito, which viewed (A) over four billion times on YouTube, is one of (B) the most (C) favorite songs
among teenagers worldwide (D).
10. The Complex (A) of Hue Monuments was the first site (B) in Viet Nam recognised (C) as a World Heritage
Site by (D) UNESCO.
11. I take (A) responsible (B) for clearing (C) up the room after (D) the class.
12. Trang An Scenic (A) Landscape Complex (B) includes both (C) natural and culture (D) sites.
13. In the (A) UK, A-levels are still the most (B) common way of fulfilling (C) the entry require (D) for degree
courses.
14. The statement will be spoken (A) just once, therefore, you must listen very careful (B) in order to
understand (C) what (D) the speaker has said.
15. It is not surprised (A) that the Arabs, who (B) possessed (C) a remarkable gift for astronomy,
mathematics, and geometry, were (D) also skillful mapmakers.

V. Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
1. The rainforest gorillas are in danger of extinction because of ______________. (deforest)
2. Although Kevin did not have any______________qualifications, he had a lot of practical experience.
(academy)
3. Maria wants to take a gap year after her secondary school______________ (graduate)
4. Most universities are now offering courses to help students to improve their______________skills. (analyse)
5. Having two majors can______________your employment potential. (broad)
6. A bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in the UK usually require three and one year of
study______________(respective)

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7. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park provides a lot of valuable information about the earth's
_______development. (geology)
8. The archaeological_____________that led to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several years.
(excavate)
9. At the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, visitors can see the_____________site at 18
Hoang Dieu Street and several famous monuments. (archaeology)
10. Lack of_____________of this heritage building has resulted in damage to its walls. (preserve)

C. FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE
1. Lan: How can ordinary people help protect the environment? - Nam: ____
A. What can ordinary people do to help the environment?
B. Environment really needs our help.
C. We may use environmentally-friendly products.
D. Both governments and individuals are to blame on.
2. Nam: Do you do anything to protect the environment? - Lan: ____
A. I refuse to use plastic bags and try to recycle as much as possible.
B. I use a lot of plastic bags and containers to save the environment.
C. I'm not interested in the subject of the environment.
D. I don't want to change my lifestyle.
3. Nam: What will happen if the low-lying areas are flooded? - Lan: ____
A. Low-lying areas are often flooded.
B. Flood happens when water level rises.
C. Low-lying areas can never be flooded.
D. People in these regions will have to face a lot of problems.
4. “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.
5. Lan: How can we help to fight deforestation? - Nam: ____
A. We may recycle paper and buy recycled paper products.
B. We may cut down trees at an alarming rate.
C. We should only cut branches of big trees.
D. We should set up animal ranches near forests.
6. “I hear you've passed your exam. Congratulations!” – “____”
A. What a pity! B. You're welcome. C. I'm alright. D. Thank you.

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7. "Let's go to Dr. Millet's seminar on learning styles this afternoon!” - “____”
A. I wish I could but I'm busy then. B. Learning styles are really subjective.
C. Thanks, I won't. D. I would if I were you
8. "What an imaginative essay you've written, Matt!” – “____”
A. That's the least I could do. B. Actually, I don't mind.
C. Thanks, it's nice of you to say so. D. Sorry, just my luck!
9. “Do you mind if I use your dictionary for a while?” – “____”
A. Yes, I don't mind. B. No, I don't think so.
C. Yes, go ahead. D. No, go right ahead.
10. “I'm sorry, teacher. I've left my exercise book at home today!” – “
A. I'm afraid you can't. B. Well, don't do that again next time.
C. No, of course not. D. I hope you won't.
11. “Why don't you take your T-shirt off?” – “____”
A. That sounds like a good idea. B. Yes, let's take it off.
C. No, of course not. It's boiling here. D. Because I don't want to get sunburnt.
12. “Can you recommend a good guest house in this area?” – “____”
A. I know. I prefer a B&B round the corner.
B. Yes, there's a nice B&B round the corner.
C. Wow! It's very kind of you to ask me.
D. Let's stop at the first hotel we find.
13. “My back feels sore. Does it look a bit red?” – “____”
A. Yes, it does. I think you'll get a lovely suntan.
B. Yes, it does. Probably you should go for a swim.
C. Yes, it does. It's important to go for a paddle.
D. Yes, it does. Perhaps you should keep out of the sun for the rest of the day.
14. “____” – “Glorious! Warm and sunny every day.”
A. What was the beach like? B. What was the weather like?
C. What was the hotel like? D. What were the people like?
15. “Can you give me some information about the city?” – “____”
A. Great. Thanks very much. B. No. I’m afraid not.
C. I can’t help doing it. D. Certainly.

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D. READING
I.
Air pollution happens when wastes are poured into the atmosphere and the air becomes contaminated and
unpleasant to breathe. There are many causes that lead to air pollution. The most serious cause is the development
of industry. Smoke, chemicals, and wastes from factories which consist of Sulphur and nitrogen oxides are dangerous
for our health. Burning coal and oil release other gases that are harmful to human. Vehicles, especially cars, help to
make our material life more comfortable and convenient; however, they also account for air pollution in the cities.
People all know that they are breathing polluted air but it is difficult for them to choose, fresh air or comfortable
material life.

1. What is the best title for the text?

A. Air pollution and its effects
C. Air pollution, the causes and effects
2. The word “contaminated” means ______
A. dirty B. polluted
3. Which sentence is NOT true?
A. We will stop using cars.
C. Polluted air is toxic to breathe.
4. The main factor that makes air polluted is ______
A. vehicles B. industrial development
5. Cars ______
A. are friendly to the environment
C. do not contribute to air pollution
B. Air pollution and its causes
D. Fresh air or comfortable life, what should people choose?
C. harmful D. dangerous
B. People are aware of air pollution.
D. Burning coal does harm to us.
C. gas D. Household garbage
B. make our life more convenient
D. release no harmful smoke

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II.
One of the factors in global warming is carbon monoxide. The more carbon monoxide in the atmosphere, the
less the atmosphere is able to clean itself. The result is a warming of the atmosphere, the so-called global warming,
and possibly ozone damage.
Earlier, it was found that carbon monoxide was concentrated in the Southern Hemisphere, and could be
attributed to deforestation. Huge areas of forest and grasslands in South America and Africa have been burned,
putting carbon monoxide into the atmosphere. Recently, however, the Southern Hemisphere has been found to
be clean, while the Northern Hemisphere is more polluted than expected.
The latest research was done during the northern winter. The high levels in the Northern Hemisphere could be
because of this. In winter carbon monoxide is destroyed more slowly. There are also more fires burned in winter,
and possibly industrial processes work harder. It could also reflect the ever-increasing number of cars on the
roads. Optimists hope that the reason why the North has overtaken the South as the major area of carbon monoxide
is that at last the burning has stopped, or at least slowed down.

1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A Global warming. B. Carbon monoxide in the atmosphere.
C. The warming of the atmosphere. D. Ozone damage.
2. The word “damage” means ________?
A. destruction B. destroy C. harmful D. harmless
3. According to the author which of the following is a reason why in winter there is more carbon-monoxide
in the atmosphere?
A. Fewer factories are working.
B. There is a decrease in the amount of traffic on the roads.
C. Central heating means there are fewer fires nowadays.
D. Carbon monoxide is not absorbed so fast.
4. Why are the optimists happy?
A. People are buying more cars.
B. There is more carbon dioxide in the North.
C. They are possibly burning fewer forests in the Southern Hemisphere.
D. Industry must be doing better.
5. What is the attitude of the author towards the new findings?
A. He is biased in favor of the South. B. He is neutral.
C. He agrees with the optimists. D. He is worried about the North.

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III.
College graduates also enjoy benefits beyond increased income. A 1998 report published by the Institute
for Higher Education Policy reviews the individual benefits that college graduates enjoy, including higher
levels of saving, increased personal/professional mobility, improved quality of life for their offspring, better
consumer decision making, and more hobbies and leisure activities (Institute for Higher Education Policy,
1998). According to a report published by the Carnegie Foundation, nonmonetary individual benefits of higher
education include the tendency for postsecondary students to become more open-minded, more cultured, more
rational, more consistent, and less authoritarian; these benefits are also passed along to succeeding generations
(Rowley and Hurtado, 2002). Additionally, college attendance has been shown to "decrease prejudice, enhance
knowledge of world affairs and enhance social status" while increasing economic and job security for those
who earn bachelor’s degrees. Research has also consistently shown a positive correlation between completion
of higher education and good health, not only for oneself, but also for one’s children. In fact, "parental
schooling levels (after controlling for differences in earnings) are positively correlated with the health status of
their children" and increased schooling (and higher relative income) are correlated with lower mortality rates
for given age brackets".

1. What is the best title for the text?

A. The economic value of higher education.
B. The benefits of higher education.
C. The importance of knowledge.
D. The necessity of studying.
2. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the individual benefits that graduates
have?
A. higher levels of saving C. improved consumer judgment
B. enhance standard of living D. have more leisure time
3. The word "open-minded” in the text is closest in meaning to ____
A. patient B. easygoing C. broad-minded D. moder
4. According to the passage, the word “these benefits” referred to ___
A. more healthier C. more changeable
B. more receptive D. more authoritarian
5. According to the research at the end of the passage, how can parents who have high schooling
levels affect their children?
A. Parent schooling levels positively connected with their children's health
B. Their children will have a better standard of living.
C. Parent schooling levels completely reject the mortality rates for children.
D. Their children will have a better way of thinking.

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IV.
The Great Wall in China is also considered one of the wonders of the world. The Great Wall started as earth
works was set up to protect the country from invaders. Qin Shihuangdi, First Emperor of Qin, began
conscripting peasants, prisoners, and any other citizens to go to work on the Wall. He sent armies to the Wall to
stand guard over the workers as well as to defend the northern boundaries. The tradition lasted for centuries.
Each dynasty added to the height, breadth, length, and elaborated the design mostly through forced labor.
It was during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) that the Wall took on its present form. The brick and granite
work was enlarged and sophisticated designs were added. The watch towers were redesigned.
Over the past few centuries, the Great Wall has served as a source of building materials for local farms and
villages.

1. The Great Wall in China was built ____.

A. to become the world’s wonder C. before Qin dynasty
B. to protect China from being invaded D. after the death of Qin Shihuangdi
2. Who were not forced to work in the Wall?
A. prisoners C. ordinary citizens
B. farmers D. royal members
3. At the Great Wall, there were ____.
A. a lot of soldiers C. no guards
B. few peasants D. very few workers
4. The Great Wall took on its present form ____.
A. before Qin dynasty C. before Ming dynasty
B. after Qin dynasty D. during Ming dynasty
5. According to the text ___.
A. there are sophisticated designs on the Great Wall
B. the Great Wall was not built of brick
C. there are no watch towers on the Wall.
D. the Great Wall has no effects on Chinese people’s life

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V. (BÀI CÔ CHO THÊM)
Have you ever wondered where museums get the works and relics that they put on display? If the museum
is sponsored by the government, then the relics were probably collected under special laws that protect
historical treasures related to that country. However, not all museums are sponsored by the government.
Sometimes a private collector decides to set up a museum so that the public can view the works or relics
in his or her collection. Since the 1990s, more and more of these museums set up by private collectors
have sprung up in China. Typically, these private museums are small, but they give visitors the chance
to see works and relics not found anywhere else.
Songtang Li is one such collector who has put part of his private collection on display for the public. In
2001, Li opened his museum in an old 18th century house in Beijing. The museum displays some of the
best examples of Chinese folk art he has collected over his lifetime.
Li began collecting folk art sculptures when he was young. Thus began Li’s lifetime hobby of visiting
demolition sites and collecting pieces of sculpture or decorative architecture. Anything that he was
allowed to take away would end up in his collection. In the late 1970s, China underwent major economic
reforms. At that time, Beijing started widespread demolition and rebuilding across the city. According
to Li, more than ninety percent of the old houses and temples in Beijing have since been torn down and
replaced with modern buildings. Luckily, all of old Beijing’s architectural folk art has not been lost. Visitors to
the Songtangzhai Folk Sculpture Museum can view some of the best relics Li rescued over
the years.
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 3 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen)
1. Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. China refused to change the face of museums.
B. From a childhood hobby to a career: Fail in the end.
C. Rescuing Relics.
D. All things have to be lost.
2. The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to __________
A. treasures B. private museums C. collectors D. relics
3. According to paragraph 2, what could be said about the museum Li opened?
A. It only displayed sculptures.
B. It was sponsored by the local government.
C. Some of the best traditional artworks were available to the public.
D. It showed only some paintings Li collected as a child.
4. The word “demolition” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________
A. reform B. construction C. destruction D. relocation
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned, according to the passage?
A. The vast majority of temples in Beijing were destroyed in the 1970s.
B. Allowing citizens to collect pieces of sculpture from old sites was considered unacceptable.

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C. Only some museums in China were subsidized by the government.
D. There were many private museums in China.

E. WRITING
I. Rewrite the sentences, using perfect participles
1. After I watched the documentary about wildlife, I made a donation to an environmental society.
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2. Since we have become too dependent on the use of electricity, we have to find alternative sources of energy
before fossil fuels run out.
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3. After I ate my evening meal, I decided to go for a walk.
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4. Since the authorities had managed water resources irresponsibly, they had to deal with water shortages in the
region.
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5. Because the farmers had been told about the dangers of chemical fertilisers, they turned to bio-fertilisers.
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II. Combine the sentences, using perfect gerunds.

1. I have seen his ex before. I remember that.
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2. The manager had allowed harmful gases to emit into the air from the factory. He denied it.
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3. John had not worked hard enough in his previous job. He regretted it.
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4. He didn't keep his promise. He apologised for that.
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5. Mary had dumped a lot of rubbish on the beach. She was strongly criticised for that.
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6. He risked his own life to rescue the little boy. He was really admired for that.
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7. Someone had used explosives to kill fish in the lake. They suspected Tom.
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III. Rewrite the sentences replacing the relative clauses with participle or to-infinitive clauses
1. Trains which leave from this station take an hour to get to London.
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2. The couple posted a Christmas present to their daughter, who lives in South Africa.
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3. The pagoda which was damaged in the storm has now been rebuilt.
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4. Some of the relics that were found at the archaeological site of the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of
Thang Long belong to the Ly Dynasty

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5. We found the fifth person who survived after the earthquake.
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6. The capital city of Ecuador was the first city in the world that was declared a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO.
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7. The London Tower Bridge, which measures 244 meters long, is a World Heritage Site
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8. The Japanese Bridge became a main tourist attraction in Hoi An. It was built in the early 1600s.
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