Đề cương ôn tập giữa học kì I Tiếng Anh 11 - Năm học 2024-2025

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1. ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN THI GIỮA HỌC KÌ 1 TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 NĂM HỌC 2024-2025 I. PHONETICS Exercise 1. 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. sensor B. fitness C. dweller D. mental 2. A. health B. enthusiasm C. strength D. without 3. A. muscle B. suffer C. urban D. public 4. A. yoga B. fatty C. balance D. habit 5. A. ingredient B. nutrient C. vitamin D. mineral 6. A. attention B. infectious C. suggestion D. pollution 7. A. garden B. generation C. grandparent D. great 8. A. gap B. traffic C. value D. behavior 9. A. hold B. follow C. force D. notice 10. A. believe B. extended C. respect D. gender 11. A. special B. common C. consist D. conflict 12. A. exhibit B. vehicle C. housing D. honest 13. A. dweller B. sensor C. energy D. reduce 14. A. design B. impact C. public D. traffic 15. A. space B. play C. nature D. garden 16. A. hire B. limit C. virus D. high 17. A. machine B. change C. children D. lunch 18. A. culture B. student C. unit D. future 19. A. adapt B. argument C. span D. value 20. A. characteristic B. chore C. children D. cheap Exercise 2 Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others. 1. A. family B. tradition C. argument D. difference 2. A. behavior B. extended C. discussion D. interact 3. A. gender B. respect C. express D. belief 4. A. footstep B. housework C. nuclear D. consist 5. A. agreement B. cultural C. pollution D. efficient 6. A. operate B. energy C. physical D. important 7. A. healthy B. balanced C. supply D. habit 8. A. provide B. conserve C. climate D. device 9. A. sensible B. privacy C. livable D. impression 10. A. model B. design C. reduce D. install 11. A. public B. private C. dweller D. discuss 12. A. garden B. sensor C. impress D. urban 13. A. footprint B. allow C. traffic D. modern 14. A. energy B. electric C. skyscraper D. negative 15. A. vehicle B. efficient C. solution D. pollution 16. A. behave B. follow C. problem D. carbon 17. A belong B. special C. achieve D. allow 18. A. asleep B. prepare C. achieve D. curious 19. A. value B. teamwork C. carbon D. accept 20. A. respect B. treatment C. muscle D. movement II. GRAMMAR Exercise 1. (MODALS) Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. 1. “I have got a terrible headache.” – “You _______ go to see the doctor.” A. may B. could C. should D. Might 2. The government ___________ improve the infrastructure of big cities to boost the economy. A. mustn’t B. doesn't have to C. should D. didn’t have to 3. People living in high-rise buildings ___________ obey the safety rules and regulations strictly. A. shouldn't B. mustn't C. may D. have to 4. My parents respect my career choice, so I __________ follow in their footsteps. 1
2. A. mustn’t B. don’t have to C. should D. shouldn't 5. I ______ go to work on Saturdays. It’s my day off A. can’t B. shouldn’t C. don’t need to D. mustn’t 6. You look pretty tired. I think you ______ go to bed early tonight. A. should B. can C. might D. must 7. “Children, you ______ cross the street if the lights are red!” A. mayn’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. mightn’t 8. You ______ use your mobile phone during the test. It's against the rules. A. mightn't B. mustn't C. oughtn't D. needn't 9. All students ______ hand in their assignments by Friday at the latest. A. ought B. might C. must D. may 10. You ______ sit so near the TV. It’s bad for your eyes. A. cannot B. couldn’t C. may not D. shouldn’t Exercise 2. (Past simple and present perfect ) Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. 1. I ______ to the same barber since last year. A. am going B. have gone C. go D. had gone 2. _________ your house painted last year? A. Had B. Did C. Was D. Have 3. This is the fifth time you _________ the same question. A. ask B. asked C. are asking D. have asked 4. Mark _______ his project quickly since I _______ him my support. A. have finished/give B. has finished/give C. has finished/gave D. finish/have given 5. I can't do the exam because I __________ doing all my revisions yet. A. don't finish B. haven't finished C. not finish D. didn't finish 6. Henry _________ many teachers teaching various high schools lately. A. has supported B. supports C. had supported D. supported 7. “How’s Peter doing?” “I don’t know. I __________ from him for months.” A. have to hear B. haven’t heard C. didn’t hear D. don’t hear 8. Their children __________ lots of new friends since they __________ to that town. A. have made - moved B. were making - have moved C. made - are moving D. made - have been moving 9. There __________ great changes in our village in the past few years. A. have been B. had been C. was D. has been 10. The noise from the trains __________ me terribly last night. A. annoys B. annoyed C. has annoyed D. had annoyed Exercise 3. (Stative verbs ) Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. 1. The little boy looks _____________ because he gets good grades in the exam A. happy B. unhappy C. happily D. unhappily 2. The street appears ____________ now because there are so much traffic in the rush hour A. quiet B. noisy C. noisily D. quietly 3. His girlfriend _________________ gentle and independent A. acts B. seems C. says D. look 4. We should eat more vegetables and fruits to stay _______________ A. health B. healthy C. unhealthy D. healthily 7. Can you help me? I ________ for my pen now. A. look B. am looking C. looked D. was looking 8. The sky ________ brighter after the heavy rain. A. is growing B. grows C. grow D. was growing 9. To decide the winner of the competition, the examiners ________ candidates' dishes now. A. taste B. tasted C. are tasting D. was tasting 10. What's the matter with Mary? She ________ upset. A. seem B. seems C. is seeming D. was seeming 2
3. ĐIỀN ĐOẠN QUẢNG CÁO/ THÔNG BÁO 1 Attention all students! Join our meeting on protecting the environment. Learn to cycle to school to (1) __________pollution. Dispose (2) ________waste properly to keep our campus clean. Exciting prizes await active participants. The meeting (3) __________on Thursday, March 12th at 3 P.M. at the school auditorium. Let's work together for a greener future! Question 1: A. recover B. reduce C. affect D. increase Question 2: A. to B. for C. from D. of Question 3: A. schedules B. has scheduled C. is scheduled D. will schedule 2. Announcement of the team building event The school Young Pioneer Manager would like to announce All pioneers are (1)______to be present by 5:30 on March 19. No mobile devices. Just (2)_______the organization’s uniform. Parents contact the Manager at 584-116-8965 for (3) _______information. Question 1: A. required B. achieved C. completed D. accompanied Question 2: A. put out B. put on C. put off D. put away Question 3: A. many B. lots of C. a lot of D. further 3. WANT TO BE A TOUR GUIDE? Are you over 18? Are you interested (1) _____travelling and exploring different cultures? Apply to ABC Vocational School. We provide tour guide training courses all year round: No (2)_____ qualifications needed Low cost Apprenticeships provided Contact (3) _______: Email: abcxyz@web.mail Address: 10 Olden Street, Ballack Clava Question 1: A. in B. on C. at D. for Question 2: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article) Question 3: A. information B. inform C. informative D. informatively 4. Embark on a Journey to Wellness With ABC Wellness Academy! Discover the secrets to (10) _________ healthier life through our nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness courses. No prerequisites, just a passion (11) _________ well-being. Join us for vitality beyond (12) _________! Email abcwellness@web.mail. Located at 200 Serene Lane, Blissful City. 1. A. a B. an C. the D. ∅ 2. A. in B. on C. at D. for 3. A. expectancy B. expect C. expert D. expectation 5. Join Our Environmental Project! We are recruiting volunteers for an exciting environmental project. Make a difference (1) your community! • Help clean and (2) local parks and rivers • Gain valuable experience and skills • Meet like-minded people passionate about the environment (3) you want to be part of this meaningful project, contact us today at 555-3314. Question 1. A. on B. at C. in D. with Question 2. A. prepare B. preserve C. present D. presume Question 3. A. Were B. Do C. Had D. Should 3
4. SẮP XẾP THÀNH ĐOẠN VĂN Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. Question 1: a. Also, doing housework promote independence, sense of responsibility. b. Additionally, students develop such important skills as organizational skills and better time management. c. Firstly, students who do housework gain valuable real-world experience which can help in their life skills d. Finally, Build self-esteem and confidence in their abilities, especially when the children complete their tasks and are recognized and encouraged by their parents e. Children benefit from doing house work in many ways. A. e - c - a - b - d B. e - a - c - b - d C. c - a - b - d - e D. c - e - a - b - d Question 2. a. Finally, difficulties in communication and forming genuine connections due to social media and technology dependence are common among teens. b. Additionally, cyberbullying and online harassment present significant challenges in the digital age. c. Teens often face various social challenges. d. Firstly, peer pressure can lead to risky behaviors such as substance abuse, smoking, or involvement in harmful activities. e. Moreover, mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, are prevalent among teenagers due to academic stress or social pressures. A. d – e – b – a – c B. c – d – e – b – a C. d – b – e – a - c D. c – d – b – e – a Question 3 a. Many teenagers now spend too much time on digital devices. I firmly believe that parents should stricly limit their screen time for some following reasons. d. Additionally, using smart digital devices too much make young students inactive and indifferent to interpersonal interactions with their friends and other family members. e. Also, too much screen time is bad for teenagers’s health. This can damage their eyesight and cause headache. b. Finally, looking at a computer or smartphone screen for a long time can change teenagers’ behaviour negatively. They are easy to lose their temper when getting addicted to intelligent tools. c. Firstly, teenagers who spend a lot of time on screen are less likely to finish their homework and lower their studying performance at school. A. a, c, e, d, b B. a, e, b, e, c C. b, e, a, d, c D. e, d, c, b, a Question 4: a.What’s more, we can reduce stress and feel better when reading books. b.First of all, it provides us much information that we need to know about the things around us. c.Everyone can receive a lot of advantages from reading books. d.Besides, reading books also help us concentrate on things. e.The last but not least is that reading can improve our writing skills. A. d-b-a-c-e B. b-d-e-a-c C. e-c-a-b-d D. c-b-a-d-e Question 5. a. Moreover, they enhance safety through better supervision and quicker emergency responses. b. Overall, smart cities create a more sustainable and comfortable environment for residents. c. First, smart cities use advanced technology to improve public services, making life more convenient. d. Lastly, they provide efficient transportation options, reducing traffic and saving time. e. Living in a smart city offers many benefits. f. Additionally, smart cities promote eco-friendly living by optimising energy use and reducing waste. A. c – a – f – d – e – b B. e – c – a – f – d – b C. e – a – f – d – c – b D. c – f – a – d – b – e 4
5. SẮP XẾP THÀNH LÁ THƯ HOÀN CHỈNH Question 1: a. My math teacher asked me to spend more time on it. I must study harder next semester in order to improve it. b. Dear Kate, Thanks for your letter, I'm pleased to hear that you and your family are well. Now I write this letter to tell you about my study ay school. c. I'm looking foward to seeing your letter. d. I received my first semester report last week. I got good grades for Science, English and History, but my math result was poor. e. How about you ? Please write soon and tell me all your news. f. Best wishes. A. b - c - a - e - d - f B. b - d - a - e - c - f C. b - a - d - e - c - f D. b - e - d - a - c – f Question 2: a. Regularly engaging in hobbies and personal interests can have a profound impact on overall well-being. b. These activities provide a much-needed break from the routine of daily life, offering a sense of refreshment and rejuvenation. c. Dear Sam, I've been reflecting on our discussion about balancing work and personal life, and I wanted to emphasize the importance of hobbies. d. Hobbies also allow for personal growth and skill development, which can be fulfilling and rewarding. e. Best regards. f. Whether it's gardening, painting, or playing a musical instrument, these activities can also foster creativity and boost self-esteem. A. c-a-b-f-d-e B. c-f-b-d-a-e C. c-b-d-f-a-e D. c-d-f-b-a Question 3. a. Also, when we do chores like sweeping or washing dishes, we're moving our bodies, which is good for our health. b. Dear Mike, I hope you are well! I've been thinking about why it’s important for children to share the household chores with their parents. c. Sharing the household chores is really a good way to help us have more time to do fun things together. d. Firstly, it helps keep our home tidy and clean, making it a nicer place to live. e. Additionally, children learn to be responsible and take care of our things when they help with tasks at home. f. Best wishes. A. b-c-a-e-d-f B. b-d-a-e-c-f C. b-a-d-e-c-f D. b-e-d-a-c-f Question 4. a. Additionally, traffic congestion makes commuting a challenge. b. First, the constant noise and pollution can be overwhelming at times. c. Dear Phillips, I hope this letter finds you well. Living in a big city comes with its challenges. d. Let's catch up soon and discuss more about city life. Best wishes. e. For example, in Hanoi where I live, during rush hours, the streets are packed with cars, buses, and taxis, causing long delays and frustration for commuters. f. Finally, despite the convenience of amenities, the fast-paced lifestyle can lead to stress and exhaustion. A. c – b – f – a – e – d B. c – b – a – e – f – d C. c – a – b – e – f – d D. c – a – b – e – f – d ĐỌC GAP-FILLING TRUYỀN THỐNG 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5. Participating in sports activities is highly beneficial for young people. Engaging in sports helps children develop physical fitness and healthy habits (1) _______ are crucial for their future well-being. Sports activities also teach valuable lessons about teamwork and fair play. In a world increasingly focused on digital interactions, physical activities provide a necessary balance, (2) ______ it's essential for children to engage in 5
6. them regularly. By playing sports, children learn to (3) ______challenges and overcome obstacles, building resilience and determination. (4) ______ key advantage of sports is the development of social skills as children interact with their peers and coaches. Lastly, sports activities can (5) ______ self-esteem and confidence, as children achieve goals and improve their skills. Question 1:A. that B. who C. when D. where Question 2:A. and B. or C. because D. so Question 3:A. avoid B. face C. ignore D. deny Question 4:A. A B. An C. The D. Another Question 5:A. diminish B. maintain C. enhance D. decrease 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5. Living a healthy life is very important for our well-being. When we are healthy, we feel (1) _________ and can do things we enjoy. Eating healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, helps our bodies stay strong and gives us energy. It is also important to exercise regularly, like (2) _________ sports or going for walks, to keep our bodies active and fit. Getting enough sleep at night helps us feel rested and ready for the day. Taking (3) _________ of our bodies and staying away from things (4) _________ can harm us, like smoking or too much junk food, is important too. When we live a healthy life, we can have more fun, (5) _________ happier, and enjoy life to the fullest. (Adapted from Reading Explorer) 1. A. well B. good C. badly D. bad 2. A. doing B. making C. playing D. having 3. A. charge B. care C. note D. advantage 4. A. where B. who C. when D. that 5. A. be B. are C. getting D. Ø 3. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5. LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are few-easy-follow guidelines. Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This means selecting food that is (1) __________ in salt and sugar. Experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in your diet as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing (2) __________ of high fiber food we eat. This comes in the form of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole meal bread and pasta. As well as being packed (3) __________ vitamins and minerals, they are delicious, too. Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise in to your daily routine. This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of (4) __________ the lift. Finally, staying relaxed is important for good health. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illness, from headaches to high blood pressure. (5)_______possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is simple - enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too. It’s all a question of getting the balance right. 1. A. poor B. short C. small D. low 2. A. amount B. figure C. number D. mass 3. A. with B. by C. of D. in 4. A. catching B. having C. taking D. going 5. A. Whenever B. Whichever C. However D. How 4. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Fathers in today families are spending more time with their children than at any point in the past 100 years. (1) ____ the number of hours the average woman spends at home with her children has declined since the early 1900s, as more and more women enter the workforce, there has been a decrease in the number of children per family and an increase in (2) ____ attention to each child. As a result, mothers today in the United States, (3) ____ those who work part- or full-time, spend almost twice as much time with each child as mothers did in the 1920s. People (4) ____ raised children in the 1940s and 1950s typically report that their own adult 6
7. children and grandchildren communicate far better with their kids and spend more time helping with homework than they did. America's children are also safer today than they've (5) ____ been. An infant was four times more likely to die in the 1950s than today. A parent then was 27 per cent more likely to lose an older teen to death. 1. A. Although B. However C. Unless D. Besides 2. A. isolated B. individual C. unique D. single 3. A. adding B. counting C. taking D. including 4. A. whom B. which C. who D. when 5. A. never B. already C. ever D. just 5. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Today’s urban cities are practically bursting at the seams. According (1)__________research from the United Nations, 54 percent of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a percentage (2)_________ is expected to increase to over 66 percent by 2050. In fact, India alone is projected to add 404 million urban dwellers to its population by 2050. This rapid (3) __________ of the urban population has caused daunting problems for city planners, such as overcrowded roads, excessive energy (4)______________ and unemployment. (5)____________, to build more sustainable cities and accommodate the growing number of residents, many city leaders are turning to the Internet of Things . 1. A. to B. at C. on D. from 2. A. who B. that C. what D. whom 3. A. grown B. growing C. grow D. growth 4. A. consumable B. consume C. consumption D. consumer 5. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. However D. Furthermore ĐỌC ĐIỀN HOÀN THÀNH CÂU 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6. Humans have had numerous negative impacts on the environment, threatening the delicate balance of ecosystems worldwide. One significant effect is deforestation, (1) are cleared for agriculture, logging, and urban development. (2) ________, loss of biodiversity, and disruption of crucial ecosystem services. Additionally, pollution from industrial activities, agriculture, and waste disposal contaminates air, water, and soil, (3) . Climate change, largely driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, exacerbates extreme weather events, alters ecosystems, and (4) . These impacts collectively contribute to environmental degradation, jeopardising (5) and necessitating urgent action to mitigate (6) . Question 1. A. which vast areas of forests B. where vast forests of areas C. which vast forests of areas D. where vast areas of forests Question 2. A. As it leads to habitat destruction B. This leads to habitat destruction C. Leading to habitat destruction D. What leads to habitat destruction Question 3. A. harming wildlife and human health B. harmed wildlife and human health C. is harming wildlife and human health D. has harmed wildlife and human health Question 4. A. threatened vulnerable species B. threatens vulnerable species C. threatening vulnerable species D. to threaten vulnerable species Question 5. A. the present well-being of future generations B. the present and future well-being of generations C. the future well-being of present generations D. the well-being of present and future generations Question 6. A. it B. their C. them D. its 7
8. 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6. Throughout history, there have always been conflicts between parents and their teenage children. Here are some of the main reasons and explanations. No matter how old their teenage children are, most parents still treat them like small kids. As they try to help their children to discover the surrounding world, parents strongly believe they know (1)______. However, (2) ________, they want to be more independent, create their own opinions, and make their own decisions. They don't feel comfortable when (3)________ still keep treating them like little kids. One common area of conflict is the clothes children want to wear. Parents may think that these clothes break rules and norms of society, or (4) ________. Another source of conflict is the way children spend their free time. Parents may think that their children should (5) __________ rather than playing computer games or chatting online. But children do not always see things the way their parents do. Conflicts also arise from different interests between parents and their children. Some parents may try to impose their choices of university or career (6) __________. Open communication can really help to create mutual trust and understanding between parents and their teenage children. Question 1. A. that is best for their children B. what is best for their children C. there is best for their children D. it is best for their children Question 2. A. when grown up B. although children grow up C. as children grow up D. since children grow up Question 3. A. their parents B. his parents C. our parents D. those parents Question 4. A. to distract them from schoolwork B. distracted them from schoolwork C. distracting them from schoolwork D. distract them from schoolwork Question 5. A. spending their time in a more useful way B. spend their time in a more usefully way C. spend their time in a more useful way D. spending their time in a more usefully way Question 6. A. on their children regardless of their children's preferences B. their children on regardless of their children's preferences C. on their children's preferences regardless of their children D. their children's preferences on regardless of their children 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6. Smoking poses several risks to our health, particularly when we try to quit. Firstly, it makes quitting more challenging. If we try to stop smoking, we may experience withdrawal symptoms like cravings and irritability. (1)______. For example, if you are trying to quit smoking, these withdrawal symptoms can make it difficult to resist the urge to smoke again. Secondly, smoking affects our focus. (2) ______, our mind becomes easily distracted. We may find it hard to concentrate on (3)_______, whether it's working, studying, or simply having a conversation. This is because nicotine, a stimulant in cigarettes, can prevent our brain's ability from (4) ______. Finally, smoking disconnects us from others. The smell of smoke can be unpleasant to those around us. Therefore, it can create barriers in relationships and impose (5) ______. In summary, smoking is not just about harming our physical health. It makes quitting harder, hinders our focus, and (6)__________. It’s a detrimental habit that can negatively impact various aspects of our lives. Question 1. A. This makes it harder to stay committed to quitting B. Which makes it harder to stay committed to quitting C. Making it harder to stay committed to quitting D. It makes it harder to stay committed to quitting 8
9. Question 2. A. Having refrained from smoking B. Refrain from smoking C. When we refrain from smoking D. To refrain from smoking Question 3. A. their tasks B. its tasks C. our tasks D. your tasks Question 4. A. stay focused and alert B. staying focused and alert C. having stayed focused and alert D. to stay focused and alert Question 5. A. our limitations for opportunities on connecting with others B. limitations on our opportunities for connecting with others C. our opportunities of limitations for connecting with others D. connecting with others for limitations on our opportunities Question 6. A. disconnects us from others B. others are disconnected C. disconnect us from others D. we are disconnected from others 4. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Many scientists believe our love of sugar may be an addiction. (1) _________, the sugar enters our blood and affects parts of our brain. (2) _________. Then the good feeling goes away, leaving us wanting more. All tasty foods do this, but sugar has a (3) _________. In this way, it is in fact an addictive drug, one that doctors recommend we all cut down on. “It seems like every time I study an illness and (4) _________, to the first cause, I find (5) _________, back to sugar,” says scientist Richard Johnson. One-third of adults worldwide have high blood pressure, and up to 347 million have diabetes. Why? "Sugar, we believe, is one of the culprits, if not the major culprit," says Johnson. So what is the solution? It’s obvious that we need to eat less sugar. Many schools are replacing sugary desserts with healthier options like fruit. Other schools are growing their own foods in gardens, or (6) _________, like walking tracks so students and others in the community can exercise. Question 1. A. As we will eat or drink sugary foods B. Eating and drinking sugary foods C. After we ate or drank sugary foods D. When we eat or drink sugary foods Question 2. A. This makes us feel good B. It makes us to feel good C. Which makes us feel good D. Making us to feel good Question 3. A. strong particularly effect B. particularly effect strong C. particularly strong effect D. effect strong particularly Question 4. A. trace a path B. a path to be traced C. tracing a path D. a path tracing Question 5. A. my way B. our way C. their way D. his way Question 6. A. facilities to build B. build facilities C. to build facilities D. building facilities 9
10. ĐỌC HIỂU TRẢ LỜI CÂU HỎI READING 1 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. PASSAGE 1 In the future, cities may see flying vehicles, mega bridges, and underground space. Those cities will be controlled by the Internet and the development of technologies. Technology will also be used to create a new quality of life in well-planned developments. Transportation through tunnels will be more popular. Technology is much faster and cheaper today, so the city of the future will see more solutions, such as an underground network of tunnels that could ship 600 million packages a year. Some cities are developing the above-ground tunnel travel system in which passengers and cargo could be transported in shorter time. The bridge of the future will do more than connect two points. An exciting example is that a skybridge will offer everything from pedestrian and bike lanes as well as services for people on it. Future cities will see skybridges as a large area with houses, offices, and restaurants. The streets of the future city are smart. One good example is streetlights that react to what's going on around them. For example, if a crowd is leaving a stadium at night, the lamps may brighten to light the way or even warn a nearby ambulance. (Source: Question 1. Which best serves as the title for the passage? A. Lifestyle in cities of the future B. Traffic in cities of the future C. Accommodation in cities of the future D. Education in cities of the future Question 2. The word transported is closest in meaning to _______. A. travelled B. produced C. carried D. packed Question 3. Which of the following statements about transportation through tunnels is true? A. It will not be used in many places. B. It makes travelling more expensive. C. It could deliver millions of packages every year. D. There is only an underground tunnel now. Question 4. The word lanes can be best replaced by _______. A. systems B. devices C. parks D. paths Question 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a smart street? A. The lights in a smart street can help in some situations. B. The lights in a smart street can brighten to make your skin better. C. The lamps can brighten when people go past the street at night. D. The lamps can brighten when a transport passes. PASSAGE 2 The nuclear family, consisting of a mother, father, and their children, may be more an American ideal than an American reality. Of course, the so-called traditional American family was always more varied than we had been led to believe, reflecting the very different racial, ethnic, class, and religious customs among American groups. The most recent government statistics reveal that only about one third of all current American families fit the traditional mold and another third consists of married couples who either have no children or have none still living at home. Of the final one, about 20 percent of the total number of American households are single people, usually women over sixty-five years old. A small percentage, about 3 percent of the total, consists of unmarried people who choose to live together, and the rest, about 7 percent, are single, usually divorced parents, with at least one child. Today, these varied family types are typical, and therefore, normal. Apparently, many Americans are achieving supportive relationships in family forms other than the traditional one. 1. With what topic is the passage mainly concerned? A. The traditional American family. B. The nuclear family. C. The current American family. D. The ideal family 2. The author implies that_______ A. there have always been a wider variety of family arrangements in the United States. B. racial, ethnic, and religious groups have presented the traditional family structure. C. the ideal American family in the best structure. 10
11. D. fewer married couples are having children. 3. The word “current” in the first sentence of paragraph 2 could be best replaced by which of the following? A. typical B. present C. perfect D. traditional 4. According to the passage, married couples whose children have grown or who have no children represent_______ A. 33 percent of households. B. 20 percent of households. C. 7 percent of households. D. 3 percent of households. 5. Who generally constitutes a one-person household? A. single man in his twenties. B. An elderly man. C. A single woman in her late sixties. D. A divorced woman PASSAGE 3 We may not be driving around in hover cars or eating tablets instead of tasty food, but in 10 years' time some things will be very different. The four - day working week will certainly be a reality, so we'll have a lot more time for leisure activities. But what else will be different? If you ask a hundred people to look into the future, you will probably get a hundred answers. But two major themes seem to emerge from almost every prediction made. The first is variety in every aspect of our lives. We'll probably be living in what futurologists have called a 'multi - option society'. You may be married with 2.2 children, but this won't be the norm any more. It will simply be one of a number of choices, along with living in groups and living alone. The other huge influence on our lives will be micro technology - computers and telecommunications. Take work, for instance, factories will be run largely by robots, so they'll be cleaner places for the few people who work in them. Offices, too, will go electronic with the result that paper will almost completely disappear. More people will work from home at computers linked to a head office. Their homes may even be turned into 'electronic cottages', with Mum, Dad and even the children all sharing one or maybe two jobs. 1. In 10 years' time, it will probably true that ______. A. people will work longer hours B. people will enjoy more new forms of entertainment C. there will be no tasty food D. the weekends will be longer 2. It can be inferred from the text that ______. A. a hundred people were asked for opinions about the future B. a hundred people surveyed answered differently about the future C. different people tend to have different opinions D. people are optimistic about the future 3. The word "emerge" in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to ______. A. disappear B. discuss C. evolve D. come up 4. What is true of a "multi-option society"? A. You will have to live alone if not married B. It will be the norm to get married and have children C. You may choose to live with other people in groups D. You will be allowed to have no more than 2.2 children 5. What can be inferred about changes in the workplace? A. More people will work from home instead of traveling to the workplace B. Robots will replace all human beings in factories C. People's home will go electronic and be turned in to offices D. Paper will no longer exist in offices READING 2 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct to each of the question PASSAGE 1 THE STORY OF COCA-COLA Coca-Cola was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, a druggist living in Atlanta. The original drink was a type of syrup, using coca leaves, sugar and cola nuts, plus a few other secret ingredients! Pemberton sold it as a medicine; and with its coca (the source of cocaine), it must have made people feel good! 11
12. Nevertheless, Pemberton’s medicine was not very successful, so he sold his secret formula to another druggist, Asa Candler. Candler was interested, because he had another idea that Pemberton’s “medicine” would be much better if it was mixed with soda. Candler was thus the man who really invented the drink Coca-Cola. Candler also advertised his new drink, and soon people were going to drugstores just to get a drink of Coca-Cola. Before long, other people became interested in the product, including a couple of businessmen who wanted to sell it in bottles. Candler sold them a licence to bottle the drink, and very quickly the men became millionaires. The famous bottle, with its very distinctive shape, was designed in 1916. And the famous Coca-Cola logo is the most famous logo in the world. Unlike any other famous commercial logos, it has not changed in 100 years! During the First World War, American soldiers in Europe began asking for Coca-Cola, so the Coca- Cola company began to export to Europe. It was so popular with soldiers that they then had to start bottling the drink in Europe. Today, Coca-Cola is made in countries all over the world, including Russia and China; it is the world’s most popular drink. As for the famous formula, it is probably the world’s most valuable secret! The exact ingredients for making Coca-Cola are only known to a handful of people. And as for the “coca” that was in the original drink, that was eliminated in 1903. It was a drug, and too dangerous. Today’s Coca-Cola contains caffeine, but not cocaine! Question 1. According to the passage, Coca-Cola was first introduced in ____. A. America B. China C. Europe D. Russia Question 2. According to the passage, the original drink made people feel good because it contained ____. A. coca leaves B. cola nuts C. secret ingredients D. sugar Question 3. It is stated in the passage that Candler was interested in the product because he thought ____. A. he could develop the original formula by adding soda B. he would sell it and quickly became a millionaire C. it was an useful medicine which made people feel good D. Pemberton’s medicine was very famous and successful Question 4. The word “distinctive” in the passage is opposite in meaning to ____. A. normal B. original C. ugly D unique Question 5. When were the Coca-Cola’s bottle shape and logo designed according to the passage? A. in 1886 B. in 1916 C. in 1930 D. in 1986 Question 6. The word “eliminated” in the passage is opposite in meaning to ____. A. banned B. destroyed C. erased D. kept Question 7. According to the passage, what is NOT true about the formula of Coca-Cola ? A. It is probably the world’s most priceless secret. B. It was really invented by the druggist. Asa Candler. C. Its exact ingredients are well known to many people. D. Its ingredient was changed from cocaine to caffeine. PASSAGE 2 The average daily time spent online by adults increased by nearly an hour during the UK’s spring lockdown when compared to the previous year, according to communications regulator Ofcom, with numerous countries back under severe pandemic restrictions, many of us once again find ourselves questioning whether our heavy reliance on technology is impacting our health. It’s true that digital devices have provided new means of work, education, connection, and entertainment during lockdown. But the perceived pressure to be online, the tendency to procrastinate to avoid undertaking tasks, and the use of digital platforms as a way to escape stress all have the potential to turn healthy behaviours into habits. This repetitive use can develop into addictive patterns, which can in turn affect a user’s wellbeing. Digital addiction refers to the addictive and excessive use of digital devices. The design of digital platforms themselves contributes to this addictive use. Notifications, news feeds, likes and comments have all been shown to contribute towards a battle for your attention, which leads users to increase the time they spend looking at screens. 12
13. Screen time is an obvious measure of digital addiction, although researchers have noted that there is no simple way to determine how much screen time one can experience before it becomes problematic. As such, there is a continued lack of consensus on how we should think about and measure digital addiction. During a global pandemic, when there often feels like no alternative to using Netflix, or video conferencing with friends and family, screen time as an indicator of digital addiction is clearly ineffective. Nonetheless, research conducted on preventing digital addiction does provide insights on how we can all engage with our digital technologies in a healthier way during a lockdown. Question 1: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Digital Addiction During Pandemic Lockdown B. The Effect of Covid-19 Lockdown C. Forms of Digital Entertainment D. Research about Digital Addiction Question 2: The word “procrastinate” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______. A. complete B. push C. delay D. extend Question 3: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______. A. notifications B. users C. digital platforms D. researchers Question 4: The word “consensus” in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to ______. A. research B. repetition C. discord D. agreement Question 5: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. The way to measure digital addiction needs to be studied more. B. Digital addiction happens when people use digital devices moderately. C. The design of social platforms is not related to overuse of digital devices. D. It is not hard to decide the problematic amount of screen time. Question 6: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. During the spring lockdown, the daily amount of time people spend online increased by nearly one hour compared to the previous year. B. Digital devices create a new means of entertainment. C. The use of digital platforms cannot become addictive. D. People use digital platforms to escape from anxiety. Question 7: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Overuse of digital devices can have a negative health effect. B. Notifications and news feeds do not distract you from other things. C. People cannot connect with their family during lockdown. D. People have to completely get rid of digital devices to be healthy. PASSAGE 3 Since the birth of the car in 1886, transport in big cities has changed a lot. It is no wonder many experts think that there will be extraordinary changes in the next few decades. As technology develops, highways, skylines, subways will be all transformed. Smarter roadways and highways in cities outfitted with loT sensors will process all kinds of data in real time and inform users of the best transport options. Weather, crashes, traffic conditions will be communicated to users and smart stops will be found everywhere providing renewable energy, green hydrogen or even greener energy, ensuring efficiency and safety on every highway. Tunnels will also be a smart choice because of the reduction of traffic congestion. Underground roads will be built in 3D with a lift system which will take vehicles deep underground and will allow traffic to attain the greatest speed without intersections. There will also be innovations in the sky. Air taxis are not a new idea, but in the future they will be completely environment-friendly. Aviation gasoline will be no longer used. Green energy will be in place and cost-effective air taxis will enable people to travel from one busy urban city to another in record time. New technologies such as AI and the rollout of 5G will pave the way for fully autonomous innovation. Cars will not be the only thing to go autonomous. Freight trucks, cargo vehicles, air taxis will all benefit from this technology and that is why the term ’driver’ will become extinct. Transport will go green. Electric or hydrogen power will be mainstream. There will still be issues to solve such as safety, speed and cost, and of course governments will need to make new traffic laws. Question 1: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? A. Go Autonomous - Go Green B. Go Slow - Go Green C. Go Fast - Go Far D. Go Autonomous - Go Cheap Question 2: The word transformed in paragraph 2 is opposite in meaning to ... A. remained unchanged B. increased dramatically 13
14. C. appeared dissimilar D. varied slightly Question 3: The word attain in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ... A. reach B. follow C. decrease D. change Question 4: Which of the following is NOT stated in paragraph 2? A. loT sensors will inform users of the most suitable transport options. B. Road users can communicate with one another about traffic conditions. C. Smart stops will be available to ensure safety on the highway. D. To reduce traffic congestion, underground roads can be a good choice. Question 5: The word they in paragraph 3 refers to ... A. innovations B. air taxis C. intersections D. underground roads Question 6: According to the passage, thanks to technology, . A. people will be able to travel from one city to another very rapidly by air taxi B. green energy, though quite expensive, will be really effective for air taxis C. not only cars but also other vehicles will benefit greatly from the underground system D. going autonomous and green will help solve all traffic-related problems Question 7: It can be inferred from the passage that . A. transport of the future, though very beneficial, is not without challenges B. autonomous innovation is key to shifting to green transport C. with the support of technology, underground travel will put an end to speeding D. traffic jams will no longer be a problem thanks to loT sensors and 5G technology 14