GRADE 11

I. LISTENING
Part 1: You will hear a student called Janet talking on the phone to the manager of a sports centre
about a job and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A
NUMBER for each answer.
White Water Sports Centre
Manager's name: 1. ______________
Job available: pool attendant (part-time)
Job responsibilities:
– supervising swimmers
– care of the equipments for beginners' classes
– carrying out 2.______________ regularly
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Working hours: 3.______________ to ______________
Maximum pay: $19 per hour
Interview: Friday at 2 p.m.
Address of Sports Centre: 23–27 4.______________, East Gate
Steve's direct line: 053210
Remember to bring: application form
5.______________
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Part 2: You will hear a news segment about ChatGPT. For questions 6-10, decide whether the statement
is TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).
6. ChatGPT is characterized by natural language response not limited to one single writing style.
7. ChatGPT admits being able to converse, provide assistance, and emote.
8. The program is capable of producing certain literature works to complex academic compositions.
9. One weakness of the technology is that the system itself cannot fathom its own output.
10. Predictions made by people in the field about chatbot technologies’ progress were accurate.
Your answers:
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 3: You will hear an interview with a young woman called Lin, who makes online videos about
environmental issues.
11. How did Lin learn how to start putting videos online?
A She did a short course.
B She used information online.
C She asked someone she knew.
12. Why did Lin choose to focus on the environment?
A A teacher recommended this topic.
B There were so few online videos about it.
C She’s been interested in it for a long time.
13. How did Lin feel when her online videos first became successful?
A surprised it happened so quickly
B anxious about being seen by so many people
C certain that she would get even more followers
14. Lin’s latest video is about
A climate change. B public transport. C recycling.
15. Why does Lin think it’s important for her to try new things?
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 A to stop herself becoming bored
B to learn more about the subject
C to create discussion about the topic
Your answers:
11. 12. 13. 14 15.

II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Part 1. For questions 26-45, choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each of the following questions.
Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
16. He is a specialist ______ modern Vietnamese literature.
A. of B. at C. for D. in
17. David has not seen Linda for fifteen years and has ______of her address.
A. no idea B. nothing C. no thought D. no mind
18. The population of the world is growing at an alarming ______.
A. rate B. measure C. step D. cost
19. After Freddie ______school, he joined the army.
A. finishing B. finishes C. had finished D. has finished
20. Don't go too fast! I can't ______ up with you.
A. go B. walk C. run D. keep
21. It is imperative ________ what to do when there is a fire.
A. he must know about B. that everyone knowC. we knew D. that he knew
22. Our industrial output ________ from $2 million in 2002 to $4 million this year.
A. was rising B. rises C. rose D. has risen
23. That hotel is so expensive. They________ you sixty pounds for bed and breakfast.
A. charge B. fine C. take D. cost
33. I get the ________ impression that you don't like her very much.
A. distinct B. distinction C. distinctive D. distinguishable
25. The carefully nurtured gardens with a wide________of flowers and fruit trees have added elegance to
this place and made it a major tourist attraction.
A. amount B. number C. species D. variety
26. Visitors to the local museum are mostly attracted by___________ table.
A. an old wooden Chinese beautiful B. an old beautiful wooden Chinese
C. a wooden old beautiful Chinese D. a beautiful old Chinese wooden
27. While I was looking through my old albums the other day, I __ this photograph of my parents' wedding.
A. saw about B. looked down C. came across D. made up
28. We've already bought the house but won't ________ it until May, when the present occupants have
moved out.
A. take possession of B. keep track of C. catch sight of D. gain recognition of
29. With ________, it is obvious that our approach to the problem was completely wrong.
A. retrospect B. hindsight C. afterthought D. review
30. She ________ me a very charming compliment on my painting.
A. made B. showed C. look D. paid

Your answers:
16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Part 2. Write the correct form of the words given in the brackets.
Culture Clashes
One (31)______(CHARACTER) of the modern world is that people increasingly find themselves living
side by side with people from other cultures. While in the past people with different cultures were able to
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live quite separately, high mobility and freedom of movement mean that we are more likely today to be
confronted with people whose way the life is (32)______(FAMILIAR) to us. In such circumstances, racism
is a real danger.
People feel a tremendous (33)_____(LOYAL) to their own culture, and are often unwilling to develop an
apprication of the positive aspects of other cultures. They may feel that another culture presents a threat to
their own (34)______(INHERIT), one that could even lead to the disappearance of certain aspects of their
way of life. Often, however, this threat is more a matter of (35)_____(PERCEIVE) than reality and
different groups live in relative harmony in many parts of the world

Your answers:
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.

III. READING
Part 1. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your
answers in corresponding numbered boxes.
Recent research has revealed that a third of people in Britain have not met their (36) ______ neighbors,
and those who know each other barely speak. Neighbors gossiping over garden fences and in the street
(37)______ in the 1950s, says Dr Carl Chinn, an expert on local communities. Now, (38)______, longer
hours spent working at the office, together with the Internet and satellite television, are eroding
neighborhood (39)______. ‘Poor neighborhoods once had strong kinship, but now prosperity buys privacy,’
said Chinn.
Professor John Locke, (40)______at Cambridge University, has analyzed a large number of surveys. He
found that in America and Britain the amount of time spent in social activity is decreasing. A third of people
said they never spoke to their neighbors at (41) ______. Andrew Mayer, 25, a strategy consultant, rents a
large apartment in west London, with two flat mates, who work in e-commerce. ‘We have a family of
teachers upstairs and lawyers below, but (42)______ only contact comes via letters (43) ______ to the
communal facilities or complaints that we’ve not put out our bin bags properly,’ said Mayer.
The breakdown of communities can have serious effects. (44)______at the rise in burglaries and acts of
vandalism, the police have relaunched crime prevention schemes such as Neighborhood Watch, (45) ______
on people who live in the same area to keep an eye on each other’s houses and report anything they see
which is unusual.
36. A. side-on B. next-door C. close-up D. nearside
37. A. was a common sight B. which was a common sight
C. a common sight D. and was a common sight
38. A. although B. therefore C. notwithstanding D. but
39. A. ties B. joints C. strings D. laces
40. A. that was a social scientist B. a social scientist
C. being a social scientist D. is a social scientist
41. A. least B. once C. all D. most
42. A. our B. we C. his D. he
43. A. concerning B. regarding C. applying D. relating
44. A. Concern B. Concerned C. To be concerned D. They are concerned
45. A. asking B. calling C. inviting D. trying
Your answers:
36. 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
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Part 2. Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question below.
As school leavers embark on the transition from the structured environment of secondary education to the vast
array of post-school opportunities, the choices available to them are increasingly diverse. The journey from high
school marks a pivotal moment in one's academic and professional life, with various education options offering
unique pathways for personal and intellectual growth.

One common route for school leavers is pursuing higher education through colleges or universities. This option
opens doors to a wide range of academic disciplines, allowing individuals to delve deeper into their areas of
interest. College programs often provide a comprehensive and specialized curriculum, preparing students for
specific careers or advanced studies. Whether pursuing a bachelor's degree or opting for vocational training,
higher education equips school leavers with essential skills and knowledge for the professional world.

In addition to traditional higher education, vocational education and training (VET) programs offer practical and
hands-on learning experiences. VET courses are designed to prepare students for specific trades or professions,
such as carpentry, healthcare, or information technology. These programs emphasize skill development,
providing a direct pathway to the workforce. For school leavers who prefer a more applied and experiential
approach to learning, VET options can be both fulfilling and immediately rewarding.

For those eager to enter the workforce promptly, there is a growing emphasis on alternative education options,
such as coding bootcamps, online courses, and specialized certifications. These short-term, intensive programs
focus on developing specific skills demanded by industries like technology, digital marketing, or graphic design.
The flexibility of these programs allows school leavers to tailor their learning experience to match the rapid pace
of evolving industries.

Furthermore, entrepreneurship and self-directed learning have gained traction as viable paths for school leavers.
With the advent of online platforms and resources, individuals can explore self-employment, freelancing, or
launching their startups. This avenue requires a combination of initiative, creativity, and a willingness to adapt
to changing market dynamics.
46. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. The benefits of vocational education and training
B. The various alternatives available to high school leavers
C. The advantages of pursuing higher education at universities
D. The ways to choose the correct pathways for school leavers
47. How do coding bootcamps, online courses, and specialized certifications differ from traditional higher
education?
A. They are longer in duration
B. They focus on theoretical knowledge
C. They are brief and flexible
D. They only provide education in technology-related fields
48. What is highlighted as a benefit of vocational education and training (VET) programs?
A. A focus on theoretical knowledge
B. Immediate entry into the labour market
C. Exclusively offering technology-related courses
D. Providing a comprehensive and specialized curriculum
49. What is required for those considering entrepreneurship and self-directed learning as paths after high school?
A. Specialized certifications
B. Strict adherence to traditional education
C. A combination of initiative, creativity, and adaptability
D. Enrollment in vocational education and training programs
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50. What is the word “transition” in paragraph one closest in meaning to?
A. Shift B. Exchange C. Maintain D. Leave
51. The phrase “These programs” in paragraph 3 refers to______.
A. higher education programs B. VET courses
C. healthcare programs D. information technology programs
Your answers
46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51.

Part 3. Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow. (15 points)
THE GROWTH MINDSET
Over the past century, a powerful idea has taken root in the educational landscape. The concept of
intelligence as something innate has been supplanted by the idea that intelligence is not fixed, and that, with
the right training, we can be the authors of our own cognitive capabilities. Psychologist Alfred Binet, the
developer of the first intelligence tests, was one of many 19th-century scientists who held that earlier view
and sought to quantify cognitive ability.
The idea of the growth mindset is based on the work of psychologist Carol Dweck in California in
the 1990s. In one key experiment, Dweck divided a group of 10- to 12-year-olds into two groups. All were
told that they had achieved a high score on a test but the first group were praised for their intelligence in
achieving this, while the others were praised for their effort. The second group - those who had been
instilled with a 'growth mindset' - were subsequently far more likely to put effort into future tasks.
Meanwhile, the former took on only those tasks that would not risk their sense of worth. This group had
inferred that success or failure is due to innate ability, and this 'fixed mindset' had led them to fear of failure
and lack of effort. Praising ability actually made the students perform worse, while praising effort
emphasised that change was possible.

Aside from the implementation problem, the original growth mindset research has also received
harsh criticism. The statistician Andrew Gelman claims that 'their research designs have enough degrees of
freedom that they could take their data to support just about any theory at all'. Much of this criticism is not
lost on Dweck, and she deserves great credit for responding to it and adapting her work accordingly. In fact,
she argues that her work has been misunderstood and misapplied in a range of ways.
A lot of what drives students is their innate beliefs and how they perceive themselves. There is a strong
correlation between self-perception and achievement, but there is evidence to suggest that the actual effect
of achievement on self-perception is stronger than the other way round. To stand up in a classroom and
successfully deliver a good speech is a genuine achievement, and that is likely to be more powerfully
motivating than vague notions of 'motivation' itself.
Recent evidence would suggest that growth mindset interventions are not the elixir of student learning
that its proponents claim it to be. The growth mindset appears to be a viable construct in the lab, which,
when administered in the classroom via targeted interventions, doesn't seem to work.
Motivational posters and talks are often a waste of time, and might well give students a deluded notion
of what success actually means. Teaching concrete skills such as how to write an effective introduction to an
essay then praising students' effort in getting there is probably a far better way of improving confidence than
telling them how unique they are, or indeed how capable they are of changing their own brains. Perhaps
growth mindset works best as a philosophy and not an intervention.

Look at the following statements and the list of people below. Match each statement with the correct
person or people, A-E.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
52. The methodology behind the growth mindset studies was not strict enough.
53. The idea of the growth mindset has been incorrectly interpreted.
54. Intellectual ability is an unchangeable feature of each individual.
55. The growth mindset is not simply about boosting students' morale.

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 List of People
A. Alfred Binet
B. Carol Dweck
C. Andrew Gelman

Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in Reading Passage?
Write
YES if the statement agrees with the views of the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the views of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

56. Dweck has handled criticisms of her work in an admirable way.

57. Students' self-perception is a more effective driver of self-confidence than actual achievement
is.
58. Recent evidence about growth mindset interventions has attracted unfair coverage in the
media.
59. Deliberate attempts to encourage students to strive for high achievement may have a negative
effect.
Your answers
52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59.

IV. WRITING (50 points)

Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible meaning to
the sentence printed before it.
60. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did.
- Against ………………………………………………………………………
61. Both the doctors I consulted were confident of curing me.
- I consulted ………………………………………………………………………
62. If Cathy hadn’t been so mean, we’d have had a really good time.
- But ………………………………………………………………………

Part 2. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the
origin sentence, but using the word given in capital letters. These words must not be altered in any way.
63. What really depresses me is this continual wet weather. GETS
- ………………………………………………………………………
64. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all. REFERENCE
- ………………………………………………………………………

Part 3: In about 250 words, write an essay about the following topic:

“Promoting heritage sites through social media is a good way to preserve them.” Do you agree or disagree

with this initiative?