NGUYEN TRAI HIGH SCHOOL MID - TERM TEST 2 (2009– 2010) ENGLISH 11 Time allowed: 45 minutes TEST 11 A ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: 1. A. thanks B. thick C. though D. think 2. A. feature B. species C. decrease D. weather 3. A. research B. machine C. change D. such Find the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: 4. A. agriculture B. extinction C. environment D. Establishment 5. A. nature B. dangerous C. interfere D. devastate Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting: 6. One of the most influence newspapers in the U.S is The New York Times, which is widely distributed throughout the world. A B C D 7. Van Cliburn who studied piano from 1951 to 1954 and won multiple awards between 1958 and 1960. A B C D 8. Solar panels on the roofs of houses can create enough energy to hot or cool an entire house. A B C D 9. When to be asked to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously. A B C D 10. He could not decide whether to get a job or studying. A B C D Choose the word or phrase (A , B , C or D ) that best completes the passage : If you are an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has become a ___(11)____ of our wasteful, throwing away society. But there seems little ___(12)____, it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastics have brought enormous ___(13)____ , even environmental ones. It is not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental evil - it is the way society chooses to use and ___(14)____ them. Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal - non-renewable natural ___(15)____ . We import well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high proportion of our annual consumption is in the form of packaging and this constitutes about seven percent by weight of our domestic refuse. Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, through the plastic recycling ___(16)____ is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich, they have a higher calorific ___(17)____ than coal and one method of recovery strongly favored by the plastic manufacturers is the ___(18)____ of waste plastic into a fuel. 11. A. symbol B. mark C. sign D. detail 12. A. evidence B. concern C. doubt D. likelihood 13. A. pleasures B. benefits C. savings D. profits 14. A. dispose B. store C. endanger D. abuse 15. A. resources B. processes C. products D. fuels 16. A. manufacture B. plant C. factory D. industry 17. A. degree B. value C. demand D. effect 18. A. conversion B. melting C. change D. replacement Choose the best answer to complete the sentences 19. Fatimah looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it, she……. A. screams B. had screamed C. screamed D. was screaming 20. Have you ever met the man……… over there? A. stands B. is standing C. who standing D. standing 21. We can’t use the sports hall yet because it A. is still built B. is still being built C. is still building D. is being still built 22. She didn’t say about her job when I spoke to her. A. everything B. anything C. something D. nothing 23. Several rare species are dying ______ owing to human beings' deforestation and careless hunting. A. up B. out C. away D. of 24. The population of the earth is increasing at a tremendous rate and ______ out of control. A. it will be B. soon will be C. have become D. are soon going to 25. Your failure is the consequence of not studying hard enough for the test. A. cause B. motive C. result D. status 26. ________, methane can be used as a fuel. A. It is produced by the fermentation of organic matter B. The fermentation of organic matter is produced C. The production by the fermentation of organic matter D. Produced by the fermentation of organic matter 27. Dr Seuss, _____ was Theodor Seuss Geisel, wrote and illustrated delightfully humorous books for children. A. whose real name B. who had as his real name C. with his real name D. his real name 28. * Lan: I’ve got an interview for a job next week. * Minh: __________ A. I’m sorry to hear about that! B. Don’t mention it. C. Better luck next time! D. Good luck! 29. She was the last applicant……………………………. A. interviewing B. interviewed C. to be interviewed D. to interview 30. My uncle has five hunting dogs,……………is ten years old. A. one of which B. which one of C. of which one D. which of one 31. * Lan: _______pass the pepper, please? * Minh: Yes, here you are. A. Could you B. Do you mind C. Would you like D. All are correct Read the passage and choose the best answer: When I was in Scotland last year, I visited a special hydroelectric power station. It is inside a mountain. It rains a lot in the mountains of Scotland and there are huge lakes high up. The water falls down through large pipes to a generator in the power station. The energy of the moving water turns the generator and this produces electricity. A big transformer then increases the number of volts over 400.000.The electricity goes through cables to different parts of Scotland, England and Wales. The inside of the power station was very clean because it doesn’t burn coal or gas. It was also very quiet. I was very surprised. It was just like being in a hospital, really. I think hydroelectric power stations are much safer than nuclear power stations. They are also better for the earth than coal or gas power stations. Some countries like Sweden and Netherlands have said they aren’t going to build any more nuclear power stations. They are going to try to make clean electricity using water or wind. I think we should do the same and spend more money in building hydroelectric power stations 32. What can be the best title for the passage? A. Future of Electricity B. Electricity from water C. Dangers of Nuclear Power D. Electricity in Scotland 33. We can learn that the word “hydroelectricity” means “using _____________________” A. the energy of the water to clean the air B. pipes to carry water C. water power to produce electricity D. wind power to produce electricity 34. Why does the writer say the hydroelectric power station is like a hospital? A. It looks like a hospital B. It is very clean and quiet. C. It has beautiful scenery. D. it uses a generator. 35. What is the passage mainly about? A. The advantages of hydroelectric power stations B. The future of electric power stations C. The number of electric power stations D. The countries that have nuclear power stations 36. What does “they” in the second sentence of the last paragraph refer to? A. Gas power stations B. Coal power stations C. Nuclear power stations D. Hydroelectric power stations WORD FORM: 37. (pollute) Human beings are destroying the air by adding ________ to it. 38. (serve) A politician should be a ____________ of the people. 39. (communicate) Being deaf and dumb makes _________________ very difficult. 40. (encourage) This year’s sales figures are very ________________. 41. (consumption) The car ______________ a lot of fuel. 42. (possible) She was __________ the greatest writer of her generation TRANSFORMATION 43. Mary is a famous doctor and I know her father. -> Mary, …………… 44. My friend lives in a villa built in 1898. -> My friend lives in a villa that ……… 45. My sister was the only one to be chosen to get the job. -> My sister was the only one that …… 46. Elvis Presley was an American rock and roll singer. Do you know him? -> Do you ……………………. 47. He has shown her twenty hats. She likes none of them. -> He ……………………… 48. The couple living in the house next door are both college professors. -> The couple who …… 49. Faraday was a famous scientist. Many books were written about him. -> Many books……………. 50. I have known John for 8 years. He is one of my closest friends. -> John, …………… TEST 11A NGUYEN TRAI HIGH SCHOOL MID - TERM TEST 2 (2009– 2010) ENGLISH 11 Time allowed: 45 minutes TEST 11 B ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ Read the passage and choose the best answer: When I was in Scotland last year, I visited a special hydroelectric power station. It is inside a mountain. It rains a lot in the mountains of Scotland and there are huge lakes high up. The water falls down through large pipes to a generator in the power station. The energy of the moving water turns the generator and this produces electricity. A big transformer then increases the number of volts over 400.000.The electricity goes through cables to different parts of Scotland, England and Wales. The inside of the power station was very clean because it doesn’t burn coal or gas. It was also very quiet. I was very surprised. It was just like being in a hospital, really. I think hydroelectric power stations are much safer than nuclear power stations. They are also better for the earth than coal or gas power stations. Some countries like Sweden and Netherlands have said they aren’t going to build any more nuclear power stations. They are going to try to make clean electricity using water or wind. I think we should do the same and spend more money in building hydroelectric power stations 1. What can be the best title for the passage? A. Future of Electricity B. Electricity in Scotland C. Dangers of Nuclear Power D. Electricity from water 2. We can learn that the word “hydroelectricity” means “using _____________________” A. water power to produce electricity B. pipes to carry water C. the energy of the water to clean the air D. wind power to produce electricity 3. Why does the writer say the hydroelectric power station is like a hospital? A. It looks like a hospital B. It has beautiful scenery. C. It is very clean and quiet. D. it uses a generator. 4. What is the passage mainly about? A. The future of electric power stations B. The advantages of hydroelectric power stations C. The number of electric power stations D. The countries that have nuclear power stations 5. What does “they” in the second sentence of the last paragraph refer to? A. Hydroelectric power stations B. Coal power stations C. Nuclear power stations D. Gas power stations Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: 6. A. species B. weather C. decrease D. feature 7. A. machine B. research C. change D. such 8. A. think B. thick C. thanks D. though Choose the word or phrase (A , B , C or D ) that best completes the passage : If you are an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has become a ___(9)____ of our wasteful, throwing away society. But there seems little ___(10)____, it is here to stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastics have brought enormous ___(11)____ , even environmental ones. It is not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental evil - it is the way society chooses to use and ___(12)____ them. Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal - non-renewable natural ___(13)____ . We import well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high proportion of our annual consumption is in the form of packaging and this constitutes about seven percent by weight of our domestic refuse. Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, through the plastic recycling ___(14)____ is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich, they have a higher calorific ___(15)____ than coal and one method of recovery strongly favored by the plastic manufacturers is the ___(16)____ of waste plastic into a fuel. 9. A. sign B. mark C. symbol D. detail 10. A. evidence B. doubt C. concern D. likelihood 11. A. benefits B. pleasures C. savings D. profits 12. A. store B. abuse C. endanger D. dispose 13. A. products B. processes C. resources D. fuels 14. A. industry B. plant C. factory D. manufacture 15. A. degree B. effect C. demand D. value 16. A. replacement B. melting C. change D. conversion Find the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: 17. A. nature B. interfere C. dangerous D. devastate 18. A. environment B. extinction C. Agriculture D. Establishment Choose the best answer to complete the sentences 19. Several rare species are dying ______ owing to human beings' deforestation and careless hunting. A. up B. out C. away D. of 20. My uncle has five hunting dogs,……………is ten years old. A. which one of B. one of which C. of which one D. which of one 21. She didn’t say about her job when I spoke to her. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing 22. The population of the earth is increasing at a tremendous rate and ______ out of control. A. it will be B. soon will be C. have become D. are soon going to 23. Your failure is the consequence of not studying hard enough for the test. A. cause B. motive C. result D. status 24. Fatimah looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it, she……. A. screams B. had screamed C. screamed D. was screaming 25. * Lan: I’ve got an interview for a job next week. * Minh: __________ A. Good luck! B. I’m sorry to hear about that! C. Don’t mention it. D. Better luck next time! 26. Have you ever met the man……… over there? A. stands B. is standing C. who standing D. standing 27. We can’t use the sports hall yet because it A. is still built B. is still building C. is still being built D. is being still built 28. ________, methane can be used as a fuel. A. It is produced by the fermentation of organic matter B. The fermentation of organic matter is produced C. The production by the fermentation of organic matter D. Produced by the fermentation of organic matter 29. * Lan: _______pass the pepper, please? * Minh: Yes, here you are. A. Could you B. Do you mind C. Would you like D. All are correct 30. Dr Seuss, _____ was Theodor Seuss Geisel, wrote and illustrated delightfully humorous books for children. A. his real name B. who had as his real name C. with his real name D. whose real name 31. She was the last applicant……………………………. A. interviewing B. interviewed C. to interview D. to be interviewed Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting: 32. He could not decide whether to get a job or studying. A B C D 33. One of the most influence newspapers in the U.S is The New York Times, which is widely distributed throughout the world. A B C D 34. When to be asked to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously. A B C D 35. Van Cliburn who studied piano from 1951 to 1954 and won multiple awards between 1958 and 1960. A B C D 36. Solar panels on the roofs of houses can create enough energy to hot or cool an entire house. A B C D WORD FORM: 37. (possible) She was __________ the greatest writer of her generation 38. (encourage) This year’s sales figures are very ________________. 39. (communicate) Being deaf and dumb makes _________________ very difficult. 40. (consumption) The car ______________ a lot of fuel. 41. (pollute) Human beings are destroying the air by adding ________ to it. 42. (serve) A politician should be a ____________ of the people. TRANSFORMATION 43. The couple living in the house next door are both college professors. -> The couple who …… 44. Elvis Presley was an American rock and roll singer. Do you know him? -> Do you ……………………. 45. I have known John for 8 years. He is one of my closest friends. -> John, …………… 46. Faraday was a famous scientist. Many books were written about him. -> Many books……………. 47. My sister was the only one to be chosen to get the job. -> My sister was the only one that …… 48. Mary is a famous doctor and I know her father. -> Mary, …………… 49. My friend lives in a villa built in 1898. -> My friend lives in a villa that ……… 50. He has shown her twenty hats. She likes none of them. -> He ……………………… TEST 11B ANSWERS OF ENGLISH 11 – TEST A Yêu cầu: * - 1 điểm nếu tô câu trắc nghiệm bằng bút mực * - 1 điểm nếu không ghi đề A hoặc B 1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. D 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A 16. D 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. D 21. B 22. B 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. D 37. pollutants 38. servant 39. communication 40. encouraging 41.consumes (d) 42. possibly 43. Mary, whose father I know, is a famous doctor 44. My friend lives in a villa that was built in 1898. 45. My sister was the only one that was chosen to get the job. 46. Do you know Elvis Presley, who was an American rock and roll singer? 47. He has shown her twenty hats, none of which she likes. 48. The couple who are living / live / in the house next door are both college professors. 49. Many books were written about Faraday, (who was) a famous scientist. 50. John, whom I have known for 8 years, is one of my closest friends. TEST B 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. B 21. A 22. B 23. C 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. D 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. A 36. C 37. possibly 38. encouraging 39. communication 40. consumes (d) 41.pollutants 42. servant 43. The couple who are living / live / in the house next door are both college professors. 44. Do you know Elvis Presley, who was an American rock and roll singer? 45. John, whom I have known for 8 years, is one of my closest friends. 46. Many books were written about Faraday, (who was) a famous scientist. 47. My sister was the only one that was chosen to get the job. 48. Mary, whose father I know, is a famous doctor 49. My friend lives in a villa that was built in 1898. 50. He has shown her twenty hats, none of which she likes. . than coal and one method of recovery strongly favored by the plastic manufacturers is the ___(18)____ of waste plastic into a fuel. 11. A. symbol B. mark C. sign D. detail 12. A. evidence B. concern. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing 22. The population of the earth is increasing at a tremendous rate and ______ out of control. A. it will be B. soon will be C. have become D industry 17. A. degree B. value C. demand D. effect 18. A. conversion B. melting C. change D. replacement Choose the best answer to complete the sentences 19. Fatimah looked down to discover a snake