ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ 2 TIẾNG ANH 11 (2023-2024)

PART 1: PHONETICS
Ex I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. scholar B. technique C. archaeology D. achievement
2.A. ancient B. concern C. associate D. special
3. A. itinerary B. abundant C. elegance D. landscape
4. A. tomb B. dome C. mosaic D. poetic
5. A. based B. pursued C. applied D. arranged
6. A. modes B. colleges C. distances D. enriches
Ex II. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. A. relic B. intact C. complex D. royal
2. A. subsequent B. outstanding C. abundant D. respective
3. A. disappointed B. magnificent C. forgettable D. imperial
4. A. historic B. distinctive C. numerous D. abundant
5. A. flora B. relic C. tower D. display
6. A. broaden B. provide C. pursue D. succeed
PART 2: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
Ex III. Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
1. For example, you can go on a boat trip there to enjoy the beautiful landscape.
A. painting B. picture C. opinion D. scenery
2. More than 70 architectural pieces, mostly towers, temples, and tombs, make up the My Son Sanctuary,
which is a sizable collection of religious artifacts.
A. royal B. internal C. holy D. invaluable
3. All buildings are kept in their original state. It’s a great place to explore.
A. change B. defeat C. discover D. broaden
4. My application for the scholarship was turned down because the grade transcript was insufficient.
A. cancelled B. postponed C. reduced D. rejected
5. School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended B. required C. divided D. paid
6. In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age 12.
A. compound B. base C. change D. move
7. At the time, I didn't believe his remarks regarding our pupils' employment options were really
appropriate.
A. correct B. right C. exact D. suitable
8. Thomas is very reliable - if he says he'll do something, he'll do it.
A. mean B. independent C. decisive D. dependable
9. She will get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.
A. tenacious B. serious C. dependent D. necessary
10. Despite poverty and difficult living conditions, John still manages to keep his self-esteem.
A. self-abasement B. self-restraint C. self-respect D. self-confidence
Ex IV. Choose the answer to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
1. I look up to my father for my whole life.
A. sit in for B. stand up fort C. look down on D. sit in on
2. Teenagers should do some part-time jobs and get to know how to manage their money
A. full-time B. temporary C. permanent D. administrative
3. Nam is considered to be the best student in our class because he's not only good at learning but also well-
informed about everything around the world.
A. perfectly-informed B. badly-informed C. bad-informed D. ill-informed
4. The Thang Long Royal Citadel was initially constructed during the Ly Line and afterwards expanded by
subsequent dynasties.
A. successive B. preceding C. nearby D. surrounding
5. Due to its unique construction methods, the Ho Dynasty's Citadel's main stone parts are still intact.
A. common B. special C. ancient D. admirable
6. In the heritage zones, we occasionally need to take the initiative in order to complete tasks swiftly.
A. make the last decision B. make important changes C. raise the first idea D. sacrifice for others
7. We always appreciate feedback from friends, so if you have any questions or suggestions, please let us
know.
A. depress B. welcome C. disregard D. consider
8. A further advantage of these audio-visual techniques is their independence from system availability.
A. benefit B. drawback C. characteristic D. danger
9. I thought you could change the world when I was a young, idealistic person.
A. applicable B. energetic C. practical D. thoughtless
10. My parents also encourage me to take part-time jobs and pay me for doing certain chores around the
house.
A. offer B. discourage C. impact D. imagine
Ex V. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences.:
1. There are a lot of .......... opportunities for school-leavers today. (EDUCATE)
2. Many school-leavers choose to go to university to study .......... subjects. (ACADEMY)
3. You'll learn about urban lifestyles and traditions from the 15th to the 19th century and will see examples
of ancient .......... . (ARCHITECT)
4. Without our heritage, we would lose touch with our past, and our future .......... would not have a sense of
their roots. (GENERATE)
5. There are some necessary skills that you should learn to achieve .......... for the future. (DEPEND)
6. Teenagers need to learn how to be .......... intelligent and how to develop positive relationships with others.
(EMOTION)
Ex VI. Find out the right preposition to fill in the gaps.
1. They will feel that their voices are heard, and they can contribute .......... society.
2. The area near the Royal palace gates was crowded .......... tourists
3. The archaeological excavations that led.......... the discovery of the ancient city lasted hundred years.
4. In England schooling is compulsory .......... all children from the age of 5 to 16.
5. In Vietnam a school year lasts for nine months and is divided .......... two terms.
6. We've divided the group report into three parts and you're responsible .......... the conclusion one.
Ex VII. Find out a mistake in each sentence and recorrect.
21. It is his dishonesty what I dislike the most.
10. Money is used buying food and clothes.
Sửa thành: to buy
27. Your success in learning depends on your willing to acquire new knowledge.
13. I have never been understanding why such a lot of people want to study abroad.
19. Having deciding on the topic of the presentation, he started finding relevant information for it.
29. It is particularly interested to explore the mystery of the universe.
Ex VIII. Choose the best answer:
1. Numerous national exams require students to take English, which is a significant .......... .
A. language B. test C. evaluation D. subject
2. .......... is the study of the geographical regions of the planet as well as their inhabitants, including people,
plants, and animals.
A. Science B. Geography C. History D. Technology
3. It is not easy at all to get a good job without any .......... qualifications.
A. academic B. social C. great D. favourite
4. At the .......... level, you can join three-year or four-year colleges.
A. primary B. secondary C. postgraduate D. undergraduate
5. Hugh is quite worried because he hasn't .......... for the end-of-term test.
A. examined B. researched C. studied D. read
1. It was essential for him to be financially .......... of his parents, so he decided to find a part-time job.
A. indifferent B. independent C.invaluable D. inefficient
6. The students only go to visit the archeological site .......... now and then.
A. each B. all C. any D. every
7. The tour of the cave and grotto system is the main .......... for tourists in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National
Park.
A. attractive B. attractiveness C. attract D. attraction
8. Hoi An Ancient Town is quite special among the heritage sites because it is in a good state of .......... .
A. preserve B. preservation C. preservative D. preservatives
9. The ancient settlement has now been found, several years after the archaeological .......... began.
A. excursion B. excavation C. evacuation D. execution
10. Mass tourism is now a growing .......... to the preservation of historical places in most countries.
A. hazard B. threat C. peril D. risk
11. .......... time-management skill is a core requirement for this job.
A. Solving B. Adapting C. Developing D. Mastering
12. Thanks to many investors, my biggest dream to set up my own trading company came .......... .
A. exactly B. real C. right D. true
13. His dedication to the educational charity was truly .......... .
A. admirable B. reliable C. challenging D. disapproving
14. The director informed that no candidates .......... all the criteria for the administrative position.
A. completed B. fulfilled C. achieved D. suited
15. Independence benefits you a lot when you are .......... and about.
A. in B. out C. up D. under
Ex IX. Choose the right answer that best completes the following exchanges.
1. Two people are asking for and giving directions.
- Anna: “Excuse me, is Viet Nam Fine Arts Museum near here?
- Trang: ‘‘Oh, yes! It’s just a few blocks from here. Go straight down this road, take the second turning on
the left, and you’ll see it .......... .”
- Anna: Thank you so much!”
A. turn your left B. on your right C. go straight ahead D. at the traffic lights
2. Two people are asking for and giving directions.
- Tom: Hi, .......... the Heritage Conservation Centre?
- Lan: Sure! Walk along this street, turn right at the traffic light, and keep going until you reach the big park.
The centre is on your left.
- Tom: Thanks a lot!
A. can you say me how to get to B. can you help me get to
C. what can I get to D. can you tell me the way to
3. Hanh is talking to Ms. Chi.
Ms Chi: I want to meet you on Monday, will you be available at 9 a.m? - Hanh: .......... .
A. Yes, that sounds good. Thank you. B. You can say that again.
C. Nothing much, please. D. I am afraid it will not match.
4. Nam and Ly are talking to each other.
Nam: Let’s go to the education fair this Saturday. Would 8 o’clock be OK for you? - Ly: .......... .
A. We can look it up on the map. B. It is far away from here.
C. I’m afraid I cannot make it at that time. D. Can you pick me up?
5. Two students are talking with each other in class.
Amy: Hey, I heard you’re going on a trip to the beach. Have a great time!
John: .......... ! I’m really looking forward to it.
A. The same to you B. You’re welcome C. Thanks so much D. Get well soon
6.Two students are talking with each other in class.
Lisa: Hi, Linh. Happy birthday! .......... !
Linh: Thank you, Lisa! I plan to celebrate with my family.
A. Wish you a fantastic day B. wish you a healthy new year
C. Hope you feel better soon D. Good luck and stay calm
PART 3: WRITING
Ex X. Rewrite these sentences using the words given
1. After I watched the documentary about wildlife, I made a donation to an environmental society.
→ Having ..........................................................................................................................................................
2. After I ate my evening meal, I decide to go for a walk.
→Having..........................................................................................................................................................
3. Because I had spent the entire day cleaning up my room, I needed to take a shower and have a rest.
→ Having ..........................................................................................................................................................
4. My father usually complains about my students whenever they go to my house.
→.....................................................................................................................................................................
5. I used to like climbing up tress and pick fruits.
→.....................................................................................................................................................................
6. My neighbors always make noise at night.
→.....................................................................................................................................................................
7. My brother joined our family trip to Hue. He was the youngest person who did so.
=> My brother .................................................................................................................................................
8. My family went on a trip to Ha Long Bay two weeks ago. We wanted to enjoy the stunning limestone
caves there.
=> My family .................................................................................................................................................
9. She went to Hoi An Night Market during her trip. She wanted to buy some souvenirs for her friends there.
=> She ............................................................................................................................................................
Key:
Ex XI. Reorder the words/ phrases to make meaningful sentences.
1. that /we /the noise /about /often complain /at night/ It is.
2. /you /gave her /a bunch of rose / It was /last week /that.
3. who/ is /It is / the greatest teacher /our English teacher /in the world.
4. irresponsibly, /the authorities / Having managed /water resources /had to /in the region/deal with /water
shortages.
5. we / Having read / who /reduced /their carbon footprint, /started to change / the stories /about people/ our
daily consumption.
6. the farmers/ Having been told /about /chemical fertilisers, /turned to /bio-fertilisers/the dangers of .
7. in my class / Phong /was /to go /to /the last person /the cultural festival.
8. to Xoan singing, / Trang /visited Phu Tho Province / a valuable cultural heritage /last month/to listen /of
Viet Nam /there.
PART 4: READING
READING 1:Read the following passage and choose the best word to fill in the gaps.
1 lượng từ, 1 liên từ, 1 từ vựng, 1kết hợp từ, 1 ĐTQH
PASSAGE 1
Learning independence
During March our Year 4 to Year 6 children were off on their first residential expeditions and Year 3 had (1)
.......... first school sleepover in preparation for their own expeditions next year. Our primary expeditions are
purposefully (2) .......... up with a natural progression to independence, from a school sleepover in Year 3
leading all the way up to kayaking and hiking through the Vietnamese Jungle in Year 6. These exciting
adventures are packed full of fun (3) .......... that foster new friendships and build independence and
confidence. (4) .......... , following 4 years without expeditions our current Year 4-Year 6 have not had the
opportunity to develop these skills over time, (5) .......... makes their drive, determination and rapid growth
even more of a triumph.
(Cited: https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/bis-hcmc/news/2023/03/31/learning-independence-primary-
expeditions-2023)
1. A. her B. his C. their D. its
2. A. set B. look C. take D. get
3. A. festival B. activities C. lessons D. trips
4. A. But B. Because C. Although D. However
5. A. which B. who C. whom D. why
PASSAGE 2
GAP YEAR
In the professional or career world, a gap year is a year before going to college or university and after
finishing high school or (1) .......... a year off before going into graduate school after completing a bachelor
as an undergraduate. (2) .......... this time, students may engage in advanced academic courses, extra-
academic courses and non-academic courses, such as yearlong pre-college math courses, language studies,
learning a trade, art studies, volunteer work, travel, internships, sports and more. Gap years are sometimes
considered a way for students (3) .......... to become independent and learn a great deal of responsibility prior
to engaging in university life.
Australians and New Zealanders have a tradition of travelling overseas independently at a young (4) ...........
In New Zealand, this is known as “doing an OE” (Overseas Experience). Sometimes, an OE is limited to (5)
.......... year, but often Australians and New Zealanders will remain overseas for three to five years, with
many working short-term in service industry jobs to fund their continuing travels.
1. A. calling B. going C. taking D. turning
2. A. During B. When C. While D. By
3. A. that B. x C. who D. whom
4. A. age B. school C. course D. period
5. A. any B. several C. some D. one
PASSAGE 3
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has issued a stark warning about the future of the world's natural World
Heritage sites. It says half of the sites are at (1) .......... from different industries. The WWF warned (2) ..........
harmful industrial activities such as mining, dredging or drilling for oil are endangering the future of 114 of
229 sites. (3) .......... factors adding to the risk include illegal logging and unsustainable water use. All of
these are in addition to the damage being (4) .......... by climate change. The WWF says the sites affected
include Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Grand Canyon National Park in the USA, and China's Sichuan
Giant Panda Sanctuaries, (5) .......... are home to more than 30 per cent of the world's endangered pandas.
1. A. danger B. risk C. threat D. harm
2. A. if B. wheather C. that D. unless
3. A. Other B. Others C. Another D. The other
4. A. made B. brought C. done D. taken
5. A. who B. which C. that D. when
READING 2: Read the following passage and choose the best answer.
PASSAGE 1
MANAGING TIME
Time management: two words that have me breaking out in a cold sweat. Why should I suddenly have to
learn how to manage my time? Surely time had got on perfectly well for several millennia without requiring
management, let alone by me. But my university tutor was adamant: time needed some managing and
apparently it was up to me to do it.
First of all, let's be clear. I do have plenty of time to manage. As an arts student, I generally have 23 hours in
the day that aren't given over to going to lectures. But I generally need somebody to tell me what I should be
writing, so I go to lectures.
Perhaps I had "taken on too much"? I'd been elected to four committees, produced a play, applied for a part
time job, hung around the college bar with my friends, and written the odd essay. But I thought I was coping
well. Sure, there was the day when I did the research for an essay on the morning of deadline day and wrote
it that afternoon, but that was a one off.
On second thoughts, maybe my tutor is right. It's difficult to give up what you're involved in but perhaps it's
a good idea to sit back and have a breather once in a while. Even an art student has to get down to some real
work!
1. What was the writer's initial reaction to his tutor's ultimatum?
A. He had to admit that it was sound advice. B. He failed to see how it could help him.
C. He had no understanding of what it meant. D. He had tried it before so he knew it would fail.
2. What is the writer's job?
A. He's a time manager. B. He's a lecturer. C. He's an arts student. D. He's a university tutor.
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something he had done?
A. Producing a play. B. Getting a part time job.
C. Writing an essay. D. Head of four committees.
4. The writer slowly begins to realize that he should ____.
A. spend more time with his friends. B. end his obsession with leisure pursuit.
C. integrate more into university life. D. apply himself to the real task in hand.
5. The word "breather" in the passage mostly means ____.
A. an assignment B. a machine C. a rest D. a passion
PASSAGE 2
One way of training for your future occupation in Germany is by pursuing a dual vocational training
programme. Such programmes offer plenty of opportunity for on-the-job training and work experience.
Programmes usually last between two and three and a half years and comprise theoretical as well as practical
elements. You will spend one or two days a week, or several weeks at once, at a vocational school where
you will acquire the theoretical knowledge that you will need in your future occupation. The rest of the time
will be spent at a company. There you get to apply your newly acquired knowledge in practice, for example
by learning to operate machinery. You will get to know what your company does, learn how it operates and
find out if you can see yourself working there after completing your training.
This combination of theory and practice gives you a real head start into your job: by the time you have
completed your training, you will not only have the required technical knowledge, but you will also have
hands-on experience in your job. There are around 350 officially recognised training programmes in
Germany, so chances are good that one of them will suit your interests and talents. You can find out which
one that might be by visiting one of the jobs and vocational training fairs which are organised in many
German cities at different times in the year.
Employment prospects for students who have completed a dual vocational training programme are very
good. This is one of the reasons why this kind of training is very popular with young Germans: around two
thirds of all students leaving school go on to start a vocational training programme.
1. Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?
A. Employment Opportunities and Prospects in Germany
B. Combination of Theory and Practice in Studying in Germany
C. Dual Vocational Training System in Germany
D. Higher Education System in Germany
2. The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A. company B. machinery C. knowledge D. organisation
3. Which of the following statements best describes the dual vocational training programmes?
A. These programmes consist of an intensive theoretical course of two and a half years at a vocational
school.
B. These programmes require you to have only practical working time at a certain company.
C. These programmes offer you some necessary technical skills to do your future job.
D. These programmes provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical working experience.
4. The word "hands-on” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ____.
A. theoretical B. practical C. technical D. integral
5. How many German school leavers choose this vocational training programme?
A. well over 75% B. around one out of five C. less than a third D. about 70%
PASSAGE 3
In 1959, the government of Egypt was working on a plan to build a dam on the River Nile. It was called the
Aswan Dam, and it was intended to generate electricity and allow the river water to be used for agriculture.
There was one big problem with the plan, though. The dam would flood a nearby valley that contained
ancient Egyptian treasures, including two enormous stone temples.
It can be difficult for governments to choose culture and history over economics. However, if countrics
always made decisions like this, the majority of the world's ancient sites would end up being destroyed.
Luckily, UNESCO stepped in. They formed a committee that tried to convince Egypt to protect its ancient
treasures. With support from many countries, they were finally successful. The huge temples were carefully
removed from their original site and moved to a safe location so that the dam could be built.
UNESCO is an agency of the United Nations. The United Nations is a partnership between countries from
all over the world. They are joined to help promote world peace, enforce human rights, and help countries
develop. UNESCO is a part of the United Nations that is concerned with science and culture.
After their success in saving the temples in Egypt, UNESCO went on to save more sites around the world.
They protected lagoons in Venice, ruins in Pakistan, and temples in Indonesia. With industrialization
changing the world rapidly, there were many sites that needed to be saved. Eventually, UNESCO formed
the World Heritage Organization to protect important natural and historic sites wherever it was necessary.
By now, the World Heritage Organization has protected hundreds of sites ranging from beautiful natural
islands to buildings in large cities to ancient ruins. If you're able to visit any of the many protected sites,
you'll agree it was worth it.
1. Why did UNESCO get involved in Egypt?
A. Egypt was planning to build a dam that would harm ancient temples.
B. Egypt was planning to build a valley for agriculture and electricity.
C. Egypt was planning to create a dam right on top of an ancient temple.
D. When the dam flooded a valley, several treasures were discovered.
2. Which of the following is true according to paragraph 2?
A. Most governments prefer to sell their treasures.
B. Money sometimes seems more important than all other things.
C. Governments are never able to consider two things at once.
D. Governments usually don't know anything about their culture.
3. The United Nations would probably not be involved in _________.
A. helping a poor country improve its agriculture B. trying to solve a violent conflict between two nations
C. developing a new spacecraft for travel to the moon
D. protesting against the killing of the tribes people of a country
4. The word "Eventually" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
A. firstly B. reasonably C. finally D. seriously
5. Why is the World Heritage Organization more important now than it would have been years ago?
A. Countries didn't cooperate in the past. B. Cities were smaller back then.
C. There were not as many interesting sites 200 years ago.
D. Modern business and production are changing the world.
PART 5: LISTENING
- Ss review 3 topics: (1) Preserving our heritage sites, (2) Education options for school-leavers, (3)
Becoming independent.
- Execrises: Gap-filling, T/F Statements, Q&A
PART 6: SPEAKING
- Ss choose one of 3 given topics to make a video with powerpoint(1) Preserving our heritage sites, (2)
Education options for school-leavers, (3) Becoming independent.
- Time allowance: 3 minutes
- Model of representation:
Part I: Introduce about yourself (Giới thiệu bản thân).
Good morning/afternoon.
My name is ......................................................... from class 11B ... . These are (my partners) ..... , ..... , ...
Our video is about .......... .
Part II: Represent your topic (HS trình bày topic)
Now, we would like to tell you about ..........................................................
Part III: Finish your topic
THAT’S OUR TOPIC. THANKS FOR LISTEN