Đề cương ôn thi học kì II Tiếng Anh 11 - Năm học 2021-2022

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1. ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN THI HỌC KÌ 2 TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 NĂM HỌC 2021-2022 PHONETICS I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. detect B. decide C. debate D. decade 2. A. balanced B. yoga C. fatty D. natural 3. A. opinion B. optimistic C. operate D. optional 4. A. rural B. ruin C. rubric D. ruminant 5. A. exercise B. remedy C. medicine D. obesity 6. A. vitamin B. mineral C. fitness D. diet 7. A. culture B. student C. institution D. university 8. A. habit B. balance C. change D. atmosphere 9. A. endangered B. natural C. habitat D. balance 10. A. polluted B. consume C. nuclear D. fuel 11. A. illness B. climate C. impact D. emission 12. A. scholarship B. archaeology C. complex D. catastrophic 13. A. government B. borrowing C. program D. promotion 14. A. experience B. benefit C. eligible D. credit 15. A. language B. Wales C. Australia D. pronunciation 16. A. language B. article C. partly D. hardly 17. A. lake B. plane C. plan D. state 18. A. lecture B. medium C. inventor D. president 19. A. equipped B. delivered C. transferred D. received 20. A. planned B. developed C. valued D. recognized 21. A. introduced B. added C. participated D. appreciated 22. A. danced B. finished C. worked D. needed 23. A. phoned B. died C. trained D. waited 24. A. carried B. dressed C. stayed D. massaged 25. A. opened B. travelled C. excited D. tired 26. A. collected B. opened C. ended D. completed 27. A. prepared B. returned C. visited D. ordered 28. A. enjoyed B. planned C. checked D. believed 29. A. decided B. answered C. explained D. used 30. A. kissed B. typed C. shipped D. lived 31. A. agreed B. mixed C. happened D. offered 32. A. shared B. included C. moved D. changed 33. A. followed B. recorded C. called D. saved 34. A. remembered B. stayed C. located D. closed 35. A. presented B. logged C. boiled D. cleaned 36. A. helped B. arrived C. discussed D. asked 37. A. borrowed B. deleted C. cheated D. avoided 38. A. travelled B. prepared C. lasted D. allowed 39. A. posted B. injured C. filled D. carried 40. A. killed B. worried C. welcomed D. pushed II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 1. A. religious B. masterpiece C. prestigious D. abundant 2. A. intact B. nightlife C. relic D. complex 3. A. cultural B. heritage C. memory D. represent 4. A. podium B. title C. notice D. pioneer
2. 5. A. nature B. marriage C. value D. belief 6. A. police B. spirit C. banquet D. culture 7. A. determine B. maintain C. sacrifice D. apologize 8. A. inversion B. miserable C. pleasant D. difficulty 9. A. prisoner B. difficult C. exercise D. disaster 10. A. improvement B. occasion C. believe D. interest 11. A. picture B. number C. water D. advice 12. A. organize B. embarrass C. discourage D. surrounding 13. A. happen B. visit C. travel D. develop 14. A. offer B. listen C. precede D. follow 15. A. interview B. appropriate C. employ D. describe 16. A. support B. fascinate C. accept D. believe 17. A. inform B. appeal C. attempt D. hesitate 18. A. healthy B. consume C. diet D. headache 19. A. infectious B. essential C. precaution D. properly 20. A. unhealthy B. vitamin C. mineral D. natural TAG QUESTIONS Choose the best option to complete these following sentences. 1. Tom invited us to come to his party, __________? A. hadn't he B. couldn't he C. wasn't he D. didn't he 2. There was an exciting football match on TV last night, _________? A. wasn't it B. was not there C. wasn't there D. was it 3. - Who teaches you English? –Mr. Black_________. A. is B. teaches C. does D. do 4. I am not too fat, __________? A. aren't I B. do I C. am I D. are I 5. I'm wrong, _________? A. am not B. aren't I C. are not D. amn't 6. Someone discovered penicillin in 1928, _________? A. hadn't he/she B. didn't they C. didn't someone D. wasn't he/she 7. You stayed home last night, _________? A. had you B. would you C. didn't you D. did you 8. The poor don't have many things to eat, _________? A. do we B. do they C. do you D. do I 9. The teacher asked you if you finished your homework that day, __________? A. hadn't he B. didn't he C. didn't you D. hadn't he 10. You were driving home when you saw Lan, _________? A. didn't you B. weren't you C. wouldn't you D. hadn't you 11. You are thirsty, __________? A. don't you B. aren't you C. are you D. are not you 12.Nam wishes he had worked hard last year, __________? A. hadn't Nam B. hadn't he C. doesn't Nam D. doesn't he 13. The English like watching football, _____________? A. doesn't she B. aren't they C. don't they D. doesn't he 14. Let's have a drink, ______________? A. shalln't we B. do we C. shall we D. don't we 15. You had had breakfast before you went to school yesterday, ___________? A. hadn't you B. didn't you C. wouldn't you D. weren't you 16. The weather is hot today, _____________? A. isn't he B. isn't there C. aren't they D. isn't it 17. Buy me something to drink, ____________? A. aren't you B. won't you C. don't you D. will you 18. You could ride a bicycle when you were five, ___________? A. hadn't you B. didn't you C. weren't you D. couldn’t you
3. 19. There have been many achievements since the country carried out economic reforms, ________? A. don't there B. haven't they C. haven't there D. don't they 20. You have not seen Romeo and Juliet, _____________? A. will you B. are you C. do you D. have you COMMUNICATION Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1.“Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” “...........................” A. It’s my pleasure. B. I don’t know what time that person comes. C. I’d love to come. What time? D. Do you have time for some gossip? 2.“I have a terrible headache.” “...........................” A. Maybe I’m not going to the doctor’s. B. Not very well. Thanks. C. Maybe you should take a rest. D. Not bad. I’m going to the doctor’s. 3.“Do you want me to help you with those suitcases?” “...........................” A. Of course, not for me. B. No, I can’t help you now. C. No, those aren’t mine. D. No, I can manage them myself. 4.“What does it cost to get to Manchester?” “...........................” A. It’s interesting to travel to Manchester. B. It depends on how you go. C. I always go by train. D. I don’t like to go by train. 5.“...........................” “Yes. Do you have any shirts?” A. Could you do me a favour? B. Oh, dear. What a nice shirt! C. May I help you? D. White, please. 6.“What’s the best place to eat lunch?” “...........................” A. I’ll have soup, please. B. There’s a great restaurant at the corner of the street. C. I usually eat lunch at twelve. D. Twelve would be convenient. 7.“Maybe you can take a vacation next month.” “...........................” A. Nothing special. B. You’re welcome. C. It’s very expensive. D. I don’t think so. I’m teaching all summer. 8.“What do you think of your new DVD player?” “...........................” A. I love it. B. My brother gave it to me. C. It was a gift from my brother. D. I always put it there. 9.“How have you been recently?” “...........................” A. It’s too late now. B. Pretty busy, I think. C. By bus, I think. D. No, I;ll not be busy. 10.“Do you need a knife and a fork?” “...........................” A. No, I’ll just use a frying pan. B. No, I’ll just use chopsticks. C. No, I’ll just use a can opener. D. No, I’ll use a cooker. 11. “Can I try your new camera?” “...........................” A. I’m sorry I can’t. Let’s go now. B. Sure. I’d love to. C. Sure. But please be careful with it. D. I’m sorry. I’m home late. 12.“...........................” “Yes, about ten cigarettes a day.” A. Do you smoke? B. What’s the mater? C. Anything else? D. Well, you should stop smoking. 13.“How well do you play?” “...........................” A. Yes, I used to play tennis. B. I don’t play very often. C. No, I don’t play very well. D. Pretty well, I think. 14.“Didn’t you go to the conference?” “...........................” A. No, I went there with my friends. B. That sounds nice, but I can’t. C. Dom’t worry. I’ll go there. D. I did, but I didn’t stay long. 15.“...........................” “No, thank you. That’ll be all.” A. What would you like? B. It’s very kind of you to help me. C. Would yolu like anything else? D. What kind of food do you like?
4. COLLOCATIONS 1. Australians and New Zealanders often have a/an ____ year before going to college or after finishing high school to travel overseas independently. A. gap B. new C. busy D. graduation 2. Going to university is expensive because in addition to the tuition ____, there are expenses for accommodation, books, living costs, etc. A. grants B. fees C. fares D. scholarships 3. Local authorities should find ways to limit the use of private cars and encourage city ____ to use public transport. A. commuters B. planners C. dwellers D. people 4. The ____ of living in some places can be very high. Prices in London are particularly exorbitant. A. value B. price C. worth D . cost 5. The greenhouse ____ takes place when certain gases in the atmosphere trap sun's heat. A emission B. gas C. effect D. affect 6. Sleep, rest and relaxation can slow down the ________. A. ageing process B. life expectancy C. cholesterol D. health 7. Your body may not be able to fight infections naturally if your ________ is weakened. A. natural remedy B. immune system C. nutrition D. life expectancy 8. When people finish a postgraduate course, they can get a ____________. A. baccalaureate’s degree B. bachelor’s degree C. master’s degree D. doctorate 9. It is not easy at all to get a good job without any ____ qualifications. A. academic B. social C. great D. favourite 10. When you ..the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed. A. answer B. take C. make D. write 11. At the ____ level, you can join three-year or four-year colleges. A. primary B. secondary C. postgraduate D. undergraduate 12. A strong greenhouse effect will warm the oceans and partially melt glaciers, increasing _____. A. temperature B. sea water C. sea level D. pollution PHRASAL VERBS 1. Belinda missed a few months of school because of illness and found it difficult to keep ____ with her classmates. A. on B. off C. down D. up 2.Global warming .climate change and extreme weather patterns. A. results from B. results in C. originates D. is due to 3. If we keep burning fossil fuels at our current rate, it is generally estimated that all our fossil fuels will ______ by 2060. A. run out B. run across C. cut down D. cut out 4.You should ____ regularly in the morning in order to stay healthy. A. have a rest B. do housework C. do homework D. work out 5. My application for the scholarship has been ____because the transcript of marks is not satisfactory enough. A. cancelled B. postponed C. reduced D. turned down 6. They design and____projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption. A. carry out B. look out C. look up to D. take care of 7. Scientists are .ways to deal with global warming. A. looking at B. looking for C. giving up D. going out 8. Stress-free lifestyle is one of the most effective ways to ..ageing process. A. speed up B. take part in C. slow down D. pass down 9. We may help to control global warming by .carbon footprints in our homes. A. putting up with B. getting down to C. cutting down on D. going back to 10. We should grow more trees so that they can ..more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. A. emit B. take in C. consume D . cut off
5. VOCABULARY 1. 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 2. Cities in poorer countries often lack basic ____. Without it, they are unable to function properly as cities. A. structure B. construction C. infrastructure D. condition 3. Pollution and heavy traffic are common problems in ____ cities. A cosmopolitan B. modern C. metropolitan D. overcrowded 4. Doctor said that if he practiced ___________ every day, he could keep his mind stress-free. A. immune system B. meditation C. acupuncture D. a diet 5. If you catch a cold, you should try natural _______ before taking any medicine A. medicines B. remedies C. foods D. ways 6. The government is making plans to install sensors and cameras in the city center to ________ traffic problems and help drivers to avoid traffic jams. A. discover B. detect C. find D. watch 7. “Think before print” is the slogan to encourage people to save A. forests B. soil C. water D. fossil fuels 8. .is a type of milk that does not contain fat. A. Fat-free milk B. Free-fat milk C. Milk free-fat D. Milk fat-free 9. Hoi An Ancient Town is preserved in a remarkably ________ state. A. damaged B. unspoiled C. intact D. unharmed 10. Someone who is _______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular. A. powerful B. optimistic C. stagnant D. pessimistic 11. We should ____ healthy food and exercise regularly. A. store B. purchase C. buy D. consume 12. She didn't enjoy the Mediterranean ____ at all; she was seasick most of the time. A. cruise B. tour C. voyage D. trip 13. Hugh is quite worried because he hasn't ____ for the end-of-term test. A. examined B. researched C. studied D. read 14. Doing the yoga is one of the most popular ways to release .in today’s busy life. A. stress B. life C. immune D. interest CLOSEST MEANING 1. We need to cut down on the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. A. intake B. retake C. uptake D. discharge 2. We must admit that people are heavily polluting the environment. A. decline B. rebut C. deny D. accept 3. Global warming occurs when the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap the heat from the sun. A. catch B. discharge C. dispose D. release 4. Deforestation is one of the biggest environmental threats to the ecological balance in the world. A. sureties B. certainties C. dangers D. safety 5. A popular way to relieve stress in today's busy lifestyles is practising meditation. A. reduce B. relax C. repeat D. require 6. 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 7. As visitors explore this magnificent place, there are always new surprises for them. A. interesting B. strange C. impressive D. unusual 8. Many city dwellers, especially those in developing countries, still live in poverty. A. people B. migrants C. immigrants D. residents 9. If we have solar panels on our roofs, we'll be able to generate our own electricity. A. afford B. produce C. manufacture D. light 10. To reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, ways to limit the use of private cars must be found.
6. A. public B. personal C. common D. shared 11. This kind of fruit helps to boost the immune system. A. decrease B. reduce C. increase D. maintain 12. Coal burning releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. A. discourages B. reduces C. relaxes D. discharges Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 1. I have just received my first job offer after having been unemployed for two years. A. got B. gained C. rejected D. acquired 2. When you walk, don't look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. A. result in B. result from C. lead to D. activate 3. The major stone sections of the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty remain intact thanks to the unique construction techniques. A. special B. common C. excellent D. ancient 4. Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact. A. in perfection B. in ruins C. in chaos D. in completion 5. Tourists can do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price. A. inexpensive B. affordable C. cheap D. exorbitant 6. If I take the pessimistic viewpoint, Tokyo won't be a safe place to live in. A. negative B. optimistic C. optical D. neutral 7. To reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, ways to limit the use of private cars must be found. A. public B. personal C. common D. shared 8. People who live in towns and cities live in an urban environment. A. remote B. deserted C. suburban D. rural 9. Governments have to join hands to solve the environmental problems on a global scale. A. worldwide B. nationwide C. local D. international 10. You need to do some warm-up exercise such as stretching before you start your yoga practice. A. remaining B. declining C. developing D. shrinking 11. Stretching will relax your muscles and prevent any damage to your joints. A. allow B. avoid C. limit D. protest 12. After hundreds of rejections by the employers, I decided that I need to do something about my obesity. A. denial B. refusal C. approval D. rebuttal 13. I have followed a special diet and joined a fitness class for overweight people for over six months. A. refused B. obeyed C. adhered to D. carried on 14. My family totally supported me during my fight against obesity. A. aided B. discouraged C. assisted D. promoted 15. Most of the students in our country are interested in pursuing higher education to get bachelor's degrees. A. following B. giving up C. trying D. interrupting Give the correct tenses of the verbs in the brackets. 1. The house ( destroy) ______ in the storm has now been rebuilt. 2. The bridge ( design) _____ by French architects is very nice. 3.We can also see the stone dragons of Kinh Thien Palace and relics associated with many Vietnamese royal families, ( discover) ____ during archaeological excavations. 4. The vegetables ( sell) _________ in this supermarket are always fresh. 5. He lent me an interesting novel ( write) _______by Mark Twain 6. I came from a city ( locate) _______ in the southern part of the country. 7. Some of the people ( invite) _______to the part can’t come 8. Jane Eyre, ( write) _______by Charlotte Bronte, is one of my favourite novels 9. Florida, ( know)________the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year. 10. The students ( choose) ________ into the English club can speak English very well. 11.I ( learn) ____ English for five years. I study it at school.
7. 12. You can have your book back now. I ( read ) ____ it. 13. You look upset. ____ you ( cry) ____? 14. How many times ____ you ( attend)____ that international conference? 15. I ( look )____ for my math textbook all day, but I ( find ) ____ it yet. 16. Mum ( shop) .. all morning. She ( buy) ____ lots of Christmas presents. 17. Kevin (do) ____ his homework, but he (finish) ____ it yet. 18. Pete (teach)____ at Midfield Secondary School since 2006, but he ( play) ____ music in his lessons twice. 19. I have expected ( tell)......................... the secret of happiness. 20. John had agreed ( meet)......................... me in his office. 21. The instructor warned the students ( not/ sail) .. alone on the lake. 22. The manager asked the men (turn) . to work immediately. 23. Peter decided (go) . in for the exam. 24. I tried (catch) ........................... the bus, but I missed it. 25. He reminded me ( post) .letter before going home. 26. John refused (help ) ..me with my housework. 27. She told me ( not / put ) my elbow on the table. 28. My teacher encouraged me ( join ) ..in this club. 29.He advised me ( see ) .the doctor. 30. They invited me ( have ) ..dinner with them. 31. If you heat the ice, it ( turn ) .into water. 32.If you freeze water , it (turn) .to ice. 33.If you try to mix oil and water, the oil (go) .to the top and the water to the bottom. 34. If you multiply 1 by 0, you (get) ..0 35. If you don’t water these trees, they ( die) . READING 1: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. Paragraph 1 The program is set up in Cokato, which is (1) ___________ in eastern India on the east bank of the River Hooghly. The city has a population (2) ___________ almost 5 million, the fourth largest in India. Volunteers will need to take a taxi from the airport at their own expense. You will be met by a member of their (3) ___________ and taken to the guest house. Volunteers are accommodated in shared rooms and will need to use public transport to get to the various placement sites. As a volunteer in India you must be at least 18 years of age - the upper age limit is 60 and in good health, must be a native speaker of English or can speak English (5) __________, must be enthusiastic and have cultural sensitivity and respect. 1. A. located B. laid C. lain D. put 2. A. in B. on C. of D. at 3. A. organize B. organization C. cognizable D. organizational 4. A. quickly B. carefully C. hardly D. fluently Paragraph 2 Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest (1) ______ of your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university later? Do I leave and start work or begin a training course? The decision is yours, but it may be worth remembering two things. There is more unemployment (2) _______ people who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right skills will have a big (3) ______ in the competitions for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are more opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn while you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (4) ______ possibility. This way, you can save up money for your student days as well as getting practical work experience. 1. A. decide B. decisive C. decision D. decisions 2. A. of B. among C. between D. with 3. A. advantaged B. advantageous C. advantage D. advantageously 4. A. again B. another C. also D. always Paragraph 3
8. Fasting is part of the practices of many regions in the world. However, some people fast for spiritual reasons (1)_____ others fast as a way to physically discipline the body. Whaterver reasons one might come (2)_____ with , it has been scientifically proven that fasting has tremendous benefits. First, fasting is said to play an important role in the detoxification of the body. Detoxification is a process of eliminating or neutralising toxins through all the internal organs. This process starts when food no longer enters the body so it has to turn to fat reserves for energy. When they are used , the chemicals from the fatty acids are realeased and then (3)_____ from the body organs, leading to the cleansing of the whole body. Another known benefit of fasting is the healing process in the body during a fast. When fasting, energy is diverted away from the digestive system. The healing process during a fast is made easier by the body's search for other energy sources. Abnormal growths within the body, tumors and the like, do not have the full (4)_____ of the body's supplies and therefore are more likely to disappear. 1. A. so B. while C. however D. because 2. A. on B. at C. of D. up 3. A. eliminate B. eliminated C. eliminates D. eliminating 4. A. support B. supply C. provide D. assistance Paragraph 4 The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other countries, especially at the college level. American college students do not stand up when their teacher enters the room. Students are generally encouraged to ask questions in class, to stop in the professor's of lice for extra help, and to phone if they are absent and need a(n) (1)_____ Most teachers allow students to enter class late or leave early, if necessary. Despite the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teacher and fellow classmates. When students want to ask questions, they usually raise a hand and wait to be called on. When the teacher or a student is speaking to the class, it is rude to begin whispering (2)_____ another classmate. When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most American teachers (3)_____ that students (4)___ are talking to each other during a test are cheating. 1. A. homework B. housework C. assignment D. information 2. A. at B. to C. with D. for 3. A. consider B. considerable C. considerate D. consideration 4. A. they B. X C. who D. themselves Paragraph 5 Deep sleep is (1)_____ for everyone. The actual amount of sleep depends (2)_____ your age. A young child ought to sleep ten to twelve hours, and a teenager about nine hours. Adults differ a lot in their sleeping habits. For most of them, seven to eight hours a night is enough, but some sleep longer, while others manage with only four hours. For a good night, having a (3)_____ place to sleep is very important. Also, there should be (4)_____ of fresh air in the room. A warm drink sometimes helps people to sleep, although it is not a good idea to drink coffee immediately before going to bed. If you have to travel a very long distance, try to go to bed earlier than usual the day before the journey. This will help you to feel more rested when you arrive. 1. A. bad B. unwell C. important D. well 2. A. to B. on C. of D. in 3. A. comfortable B. comfort C. comfortably D. comfortful 4. A. much B. many C. several D. plenty Paragraph 6 Global warming is the biggest...( 1)... in the world today. Everyone knows about it but not everyone is trying to stop it. Many world leaders are more interested in blaming other countries...( 2)... the crisis. Countries like China, India and Russia say they will not act unless America takes more (3) .. . America says it will not act until other countries ...(4)... more action. It seems a little childish that leaders are acting in this way. The future of our world is at risk and governments can only argue with each other. Many presidents and prime ministers tell us that technology is the answer. They say future scientists will find solutions to save the planet. This is a big gamble. I hope they are right. I don’t believe them, so I’ll continue switching off lights and recycling.
9. 1. A. consequences B. problems C. solutions D. influences 2. A. for B. at C. to D. on 3. A. act B. activity C. active D. action 4. A. make B. do C. give D. take Paragraph 7 In spite of all warnings, we are still not looking after our planet. Look what is happening to our forest. We are cutting them down at an alarm rate. If we keep on doing this, many animals and plants will (1) ____ extinct. Rare species, such as the mountain gorilla, are already (2)_____ (3) _____. More will follow. Forests are important for another reason, too. They help to slow the rate of global warming. Trees soak up gases like carbon dioxide, (4) _____ are given off by power stations and factories. They also produce oxygen, and act as the lungs of the world. 1. A. become B. keep C. get D. result 2. A. of B. on C. in D. at 3. A. dangerous B. endangered C. endanger D. danger 4. A. which B. where C. that D. what Paragraph 8 EXAM OR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT? How do you feel when you sit an exam? Do you always succeed in getting all your ideas down on paper, or do you sometimes feel that you're (1) __ a mess of it? Apart (2) __ those lucky few who sail through exams, most secondary school pupils find them very stressful. Many teachers are aware of the problems their students face and use a different method for measuring their progress: continuous. With continuous assessment, students are given (3) _ tasks to do throughout the year. All their marks are added together to produce a total mark at the end of the year. Students have to (4) __ more responsibility for their education because they can't rely on doing well on just one day. Also, they have more time to think over their work, meaning that they are able to do their best. 1. A. doing B. having C. making D. taking 2. A. from B. for C. with D. about 3. A. variety B. various C. vary D. variably 4. A. do B. get C. make D. take READING 2: Read the following passage and answer the following questions: Passage 1 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 sulfur 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. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer these questions 1. According to the writer, ______ A. only cars that cause air pollution B. only waste from factories that causes air pollution C. only burning coal that causes air pollution D. there are many causes that lead to air pollution 2. The word “contaminated” means ______ A. fresh B. polluted C. harmful D. dangerous Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) 3. Industrial development isn’t the most serious cause that leads to air pollution. 4. Vehicles, especially cars, contribute to air pollution in the cities.
10. Passage 2. Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying abroad. First, a student may feel lonely by being far from home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a foreign language can be very disappointing and can affect the student's grades. It can be very expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to get home in a hurry. However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture. This culture teaches him about other people and other ways of thinking, which can promote friendships among countries. He can learn a new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with research after he has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his country. The student may also get the opportunity to study at a university where leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can introduce the student to the most up-to-date finding of the top research in the field. Exposure to such available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer these questions 1. What does the passage primarily concern? A. Learning foreign languages in an effective way B. Advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad C. Reasons why people should study abroad D. Procedures of applying to a foreign university 2. The word “exposed” means ______ A. expressed B. showed C. covered D. concealed Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) 3. ______ It can be very expensive to pay the costs of travel and housing in a foreign country. 4. ______ Only by studying abroad can a student get the opportunity to meet leading experts. Passage 3. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION In recent years the problem of environmental pollution has become a serious problem in big cities in our country. So, what are reasons and possible measures for this problem? Nowadays, we are living in a city with high population density, so domestic waste is the first reason. Then many people's social consciousness is not high. In several areas, they throw rubbish on streets, canals and rivers. It is easy for us to see rubbish of all kinds floating on the water. Moreover, uncultured people even pee in the public place. Now, let's come to other reasons. Our city is overloaded with vehicles that expel a lot of smoke and dust. This contributes to the heat of the air, and causes pollution. Besides that, in several places, trees have been cut down to have room for buildings, hotels, or supermarkets. This makes the atmosphere in our city mug and stuffy. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer these questions 1. What is not the reasons of environmental pollution? A. high population density B. smoke and dust from vehicles C. domestic waste D. the new drainage system 2. What is the synonym of the word "consciousness"? A. awareness B. unculture C. unconsciousness D. awakeness Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) 3.______ The first reason of environmental pollution is population density. 4.______ Vehicles make the atmosphere in our city muggy and stuffy. Passage 4. Online distance learning courses help connect more and more learners with educational resources. Compared with regular traditional means of learning, this form of learning is very convenient, especially to learners who want to improve their qualification and create their work opportunities, but may be unable to attend classes for various reasons like illnesses or busy everyday schedules. Attending those courses, students can work on their own at home, at work, or at school and communicate with faculty and other students via
11. e- mail, video conferencing, chat rooms, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based communication. There are both pros and cons of using online distance learning environments. Online education is available all the time, anywhere. However, for some courses, the online learner only receives the written lessons and no other face to face cues. This may confuse the learner and cause misunderstandings. While distance learning allows for openness, it is mostly done by e-mail messages and writing. Therefore, it may be more difficult for students to express their ideas in verbal and non-verbal language than face-to- face learning. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer these questions 1. What is the best title for the passage? A. Reasons why people choose to study online B. Some features of online learning courses C. Online learning and face-to-face traditional learning in contrast D. The cost of online learning 2. The word “improve” means ______ A. grow B. create C. better D. state Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) 3. ______ Online learners can contact their falcuty or other students via e- mail, video conferencing, chat rooms, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based communication. 4. ______ Distance learning allows students to express their ideas in verbal language . Passage 5. Each year in the Spanish city of Pampalona, young men do a very strange and dangerous thing. They bring bulls into the streets and then run in front of them. Why do these men do such a dangerous thing? This is the Running of the Bulls, a tradition in Pampalona. The Running of the Bulls is part of a festival, La Fiesta de San Fermin. The festival started in 1852, and part of the festival is bull fighting. But people of Pampalona needed to move the bulls from the stable arena, which was more than half a mile away. So each year, brave young men stood in front of the bulls. The bulls chased the young men, who ran to the arena. This is how the bulls were brought to the arena for the fights. Over time, the Running of the Bulls grew famous. It was a way for men to test their courage. People came from over Spain to run with the bulls. Soon, people were coming from other parts of Europe and even America to run with the bulls. Running with the bulls is very dangerous, and every year people are injured and sometimes even die. In spite of its danger, it is still very popular. Anyone can run with the bulls, but you need to be very fast. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer these questions 1. What is the best title for the passage? A. La Fiesta de San Fermin festival B. Brave young men C. Running with the bulls D. The Running of the Bulls 2. The word chased in the passage is closest in meaning to ______. A. ran into B. hurt C. ran after D. attacked Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) 3. ______ The Running of the Bulls is part of a festival, La Fiesta de San Fermin. 4. ______ Both the men and the bulls moved to the arena. Passage 6. One of the most urgent environment problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes and even entire seas have become large pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of largest lake in the world. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world. But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial pollutants which pour into the lake everyday. Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them. Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world's water surface. But it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost sixteen countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore. Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless. Today, many
12. water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source. We should do something now. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer these questions 1 What is the message to the readers? A. We should use a lot of clean water. B. We should limit the clean water in the world. C. We should encourage people to use safe water. D. We should do something protect our water resources. 2. The word “urgent” means ______ A. expensive B. trivial C. unimportant D. instant Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) 3. ______ Many sources of water are not drinkable because of acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage 4. ______ One environment problem in the world today is industrial pollution. Passage 7. The warming of the Pacific Ocean creates weather patterns that affect the world. When the waters warm, the amount of rainfall in Indonesia and the surrounding region decreases. Australia could even experience a drought. On the other hand, Chile, which borders the Pacific Ocean, is preparing for severe rainstorms. In Pakistan and northwestern India, the weather pattern makes the monsoon season weaker and makes the area much drier. This phenomenon is called El Nino and is used by weather forecasters to make long range weather predictions. Forecasters know that El Nino will bring unusually heavy rains to southwestern part of the United States and make the central part of the country drier. El Nino itself used to be predictable. It would occur every two to seven years. But now, the weather pattern is becoming more constant. Scientists are unsure of the reason for this change. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer these questions 1. According to the passage, which of the following regions will be unusually wet? A. Southwestern United States. B. Central United States. C. Australia. D. Pakistan. 2. In the past, El Nino usually happened ______. A. every two years B. every seven years C. every two to seven years D. more constantly than now Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) 3. ______ Some weather patterns that effect the world are caused by the warming of the Pacific Ocean. 4. ______ Scientists know why El Nino now is becoming more constant. REWRITE THE SENTENCES I. Rewrite the sentences replacing the underlined part with a perfect participle. 1. We switched off the lights before we went to bed. 2. The boy asked his mother's permission and then went out to play. 3. As he had drunk too much, he didn't drive home himself. 4. We have written two tests today, so we are very exhausted. 5. She filled the washing machine and switched it on. 6. She had been to the disco the night before and overslept in the morning. 7. We had worked in the garden all day and were sunburned in the evening. 8. She had not slept for two days and therefore wasn't able to concentrate. 9. Since I had not seen him for ages, I didn't recognize him.
13. 10. I had not ridden a horse for a long time and found it very difficult to keep in the saddle II. Change the following sentences to Indirect speech. 1. Tom said to me "If I had spare time, I would go fishing with you". ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. His parents told him “If it didn’t rain now, we could go for a picnic." ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Linda said "I would come to the party if I were not so busy this week." ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Tom told me "If I were you, I would look for another job." ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. My friend said to me "What would you do if someone gave you a million pounds?" ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. The gardener said "If I didn't water these plants yesterday, they could die." ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. "I would pass the exam if I tried my best", Binh said. => Binh said______________________________________________________. 8. The young man said to her: "If you didn’t agree with me now, I wouldn’t meet you anymore." => The young man said to her___________________________________________. 9. Quynh said to An: "If your father weren’t a billionaire, you could save your money". => Quynh said to An_________________________________________________. 10. "If a stranger appeared, what would you do?", he said to his brother. => He said to his brother______________________________________________. III. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. 1. The company last won a trophy 20 years ago. The company hasn't _______________________________________________ 2. The club has been successful for three years. The club started ____________________________________ 3. Peter hasn't scored a goal for 2 months. The last time _______________________________________________ 4. She hasn’t been to the cinema for two years She last __________________________________ 5. The club started to play in this stadium in 2010. The club has _________________________________ 6. She became the marketing manager 4 months ago. She has been ________________________________________ 7. This is the first time he went abroad. => He hasn't................................................................................................. 8. We began eating when it started to rain. => We have................................................................................................... 9. I last had my hair cut when I left her. => I haven't.................................................................................................... 10. It is a long time since we last met. => We haven't................................................................................................ IV. Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech with Gerund 1. "I wish to speak English very fluently,” said Stella. Stella dreamt ........................................................................................................................... 2. “I must go home now,” said Daisy Daisy insisted ......................................................................................................................... 3. "Sorry teacher, I didn't do the homework," Philip said to his teacher. Philip apologized to ............................................................................................................... 4. “You didn’t pay attention to what I said,” the teacher said to him The teacher accused ................................................................................................................ 5. “I hear you passed your exams. Congratulations!” Mark said to us. Mark congratulated ..................................................................................................................
14. 6. “It was nice of you to visit me. Thank you,” Miss White said to Jack. Miss White thanked ................................................................................................................. 7. “Why don’t we go to the beach tonight for a change?” said Henry. Henry suggested ....................................................................................................................... 8. “You failed to save my husband’s life,” she said to the doctors. She blamed ................................................................................................................................ 9. “Yes. I’ve spent too much money doing the shopping,” she said. She admitted .............................................................................................................................. 10. “If you wanted to take my bike, you should have asked me first,” said Mike to his brother. Mike criticized ....................................... 11. “Great! You are well-dressed today, Mary,” Tommy said. Tommy complimented ............................ 12. “Turn off the computer. You are not allowed to play game now,” Dick’s mother said to him. Dick’s mother prevented ... ........................................... 13. “I didn’t say that last night,” Joan said. Joan denied .. ...............................................