UNIT 1: FRIENDSHIP A PHONETIC I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words 1) A change B children C machine D church 2) A guitarist B passenger C generous D village 3) A other B long C possible D constancy II Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words 4) A number B eager C special D affair 5) A feeling B believe C ready D easy B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I/ Choose the best answer to complete each sentence 11 It's kind of Long to pay for us when we go out together He's A sociable B understanding C calm D generous 12 Minh is a(n) _ man We can believe what he says A patient B honest C tolerant D pleasant 13 A good friendship should be based on understanding A loyal B suspicious C give-and-take D mutual 14 Many of the stories are based _ rumor A at B in C on D under 22 Kim Anh is for her work She usually tries her best to finish her part of the work A sociable B self-confident C responsible D talkative 28 He is very to us Though he's our teacher, he treats almost like friends A active B humorous C studious D friendly 29 The local people are very to strangers A comfortable B familiar C hospitable D enjoyable 7) Most of the undeveloped countries need a lot of aid A together B unselfish C mutual D friend 8) He is too to lend me his bicycle A selfish B enthusiastic C helpful D pleasant 9) Suddenly she recognized the of the situation that made her laugh A wonder B pleasure C understanding D hunour 11) If you want to get a good result in every work, you should have a A loyalty B sympathy C constancy D unselfishness 12) A friendship is a precious relation ship A mutual B sincere C generous D successful 13) A good marriage is based on A trust B loyalty C secret D A & B 14) The children seem to be totally of working quietly by themselves A unable B impossible C incapable D not able 15) They let their children up late at weekends A staying B stay C to stay D stayed 16) The children were eager their parents A to see B see C seeing D saw 17) I’d rather at home A to stay B staying C stayed D stay 18) Peter is very funny He makes me a lot A laugh B to laugh C laughing D laughed 19) They noticed him the agreement A sign B to sign C signing D signed 20) It’s important for her the office A ringing B ring C rang D to ring 21) They would go by plane than spend a week traveling by train English Exercises - Grade 11 A like B rather C prefer D better 22) The boss made for a meeting after work A us to stay B us stay C us staying D us to staying II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 23) I couldn’t make my car to start this morning A B C D 25) I’m sure he is incapable in running a mile in four minutes A B C D 26) Good friendship should be basing on mutual understanding A B C D 27) I’m delighted hearing that you have made much progress in your study A B C D III Put the verbs in parentheses into the correct form 29) It was very kind of you (show) the way 30) The teacher let him (stay) at home to finish the assignment 31) It was quite a surprise (see) him again 32) I overheard him (say) that he didn’t want to learn Math 33) She stood there and watched him (drive) away 34) It was very difficult for her (drive) the motorbike 35) I could feel the robber (come) from the backdoor C WRITING Arrange these words or groups of words in the correct order 41) tell/ have/ news/ We/ to/ not/ got/ any/ you Æ 42) to/ 8.00/ for/ It’s/ be/ before/ impossible/ me/ there Æ D READING To many people, their friends are the most important in their life Really good friends always (41) joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you Your best friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (42) with There are all sorts of things that can (43) about this special relationship It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well (44) _to consider your best friend To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and (45) understands us better than anyone else It’s the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets Read the passage carefully, then mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best word or phrase to complete each of the following questions Question 41: A share B give C spend D have Question 42: A through B on C in D up Question 43:A bring B cause C result D provide Question 44: A too B enough C so D such Question 45: A whom B which C who D whose D READING Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers Having a best friend to confide in can bring a positive effect on our emotional health An evening out with the closest friend may be the best guarantee of a good time In fact, our best friend can prevent us from developing serious psychological problems such as depression and anxiety Best friendship evolves with time - we cannot go out and pick our best friend We become friends with people who share common interests – at school or through hobbies, for example English Exercises - Grade 11 Best friends have usually known each other for years and stuck together through good and bad times If you haven't got one, perhaps you are being too distant from people, or focusing too much on your work A best friend can a give us a healthy life b go out with us in the evening c spend much time finding d share joy and sadness with us Close friends need to a study at the same school b have the same interests c pursue the same hobbies d spend time together According to the passage, a it takes a lot of time to make close friendships b we can go out and choose a good friend easily c best friends have good and bad times d It’s very difficult to make lasting friendships The word 'one' in the last paragraph refers to a good time b bad time c a friendship d a close friend UNIT 2: PERSONAL EXPERIENCES I/Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words English Exercises - Grade 11 2) A money 2) A thankful B month B thinking C monkey C clothing D monitor D monthly II Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words 5) A idol B video C birthday D imagine 5) A relation B together C successful D celebrate III/ GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE Choose the one word or phrase- a, b, c, or d - that best completes the sentences or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase I felt my face burning with a confidence b enthusiasm c pleasure d embarrassment I believe that everyone has had experiences in their life a memorable b observable c acceptable d reflexible 21 Yesterday I went to Nam’s house, but the front door was locked He out A went B had gone C was going D has gone 22 The Second World War in 1939 and in 1945 A begins / ends B had begun / ended C has begun / had ended D began / ended 23 By the time we got to the theater, the movie _, so we missed the first five minutes A started B were starting C had started D starts 25 Did you _ anywhere interesting last weekend? B went A go C was going D gone 26 My girlfriend _ born on the 2nd of September 1974 A is B was C had been D had 27 When I came, they chess A are playing B was playing D has played C were playing 28 They were planting potatoes in the garden when it suddenly A rain B rained C has rained D had rained 30 Yesterday when I a bath, the phone _ A is having / rings B were having / rang C was having / rang D was having / was ringing 7) A person or thing that is loved and admired very much is the A ideal B idea C idol D fan 12) I’ve never fallen in such a(n) situation before A embarrassed B embarrassing C confused D confusing 13) The children were about opening their presents A interested B fond C keen D excited READING COMPREHENSION : Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question After spending a day at the beach, I stopped to buy a snack on my way home But when I reached for my wallet, it wasn’t there I checked my other pockets, and the car and then headed back to look at the beach My driver’s license, my ID card – my mind was racing through all the things I had lost and I felt rotten A search of the beach and parking lot proved fruitless, so I headed home I tried to forget it because there was nothing I could do, but I was mad at myself for losing it After dinner when I was watching TV and English Exercises - Grade 11 trying to forget, the phone rang and a voice asked: “Did you lose a wallet? I found it on the beach” What a great feeling that gave me – not only for my luck, but also for my faith in all humanity! 31 How much time did the writer spend on the beach? A two days B a day and a half C a day D three days 32 What did he lose? A His car B His wallet C His key D His snack 33 How did he feel when he knew that he lost his driver’s license and I.D card? A He felt happy B He felt unhappy C He felt angry D He felt excited 34 Where did he go after searching the beach and the parking lot and finding nothing? A He went to the police station B He went to his office C He went home D he went to the grocery store 35 What did the person who found his wallet do? A He called him B He came to his house C He called the police D He gave his wallet to the police WRITING Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that wouldn’t be correct Then write the correct sentences 40 I spent most of my time in the train read my favorite book (A) (B) (C) (D) 23) While I did my homework, I had a good idea A B C D 25) John’s friends had celebrated a farewell party for him last Sunday A B C D 26) After she bought herself a new motorbike, she sold her bicycle A B C D III Put the verbs in parentheses into the correct tense 28) I suddenly remembered that I (forget) my keys 29) While Diana (watch) her favourite TV programme, there (be) a power cut 30) Who (drive) the car at the time of the accident? 31) By the time Sheila (get) back, Chris (go) home 32) David (eat) Japanese food before, so he (know) what to order 33) I (do) some shopping yesterday, when I (see) your friend 34) What you (do) when I (come) to your office yesterday? D WRITING Arrange these words or groups of words in the correct order 41) to/ play/ five/ He/ piano/ started/ the/ years/ ago Æ 42) he/ was/ not/ hungry/ all/ had/ day/ Tim/ because/ eaten Æ 43) letter/ the/ ,/ opening/ the/ was/ telephone/ I/ rang/ While UNIT 3: A PARTY English Exercises - Grade 11 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words 2) A glad B geography C glass D give 3) A hour B happy C husband D hold II Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words 4) A candle B finish C family D anniversary 5) A relation B together C successful D celebrate B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer to complete each sentence 17) Peter to go in for the exam A avoided B let C advised D decided 18) I tried the bus, but I missed it A to catch B catching C to be caught D being caught 19) The plants want daily D being water A to water B watering C to be watered 20) Will you remind me this letter at the post office? A to post B posting C to be posted D being posted 22) I have expected the secret of happiness A to tell B telling C to be told D being told 47 She is always _ to visistors from abroad A host B hostess C hospitable D hospitability 51 Over 50 _ were invited to Mr and Mrs Brown’s wedding anniversary party C customers D clients` A witness B guests 52 The first floor of the hotel has been cleaned up for their wedding A meeting B organization C celebration D festival 64 On my birthday, before I blew the candles, I had prayed for my future C in D at A on B out 67 We always celebrate our wedding _ with dinner every year A party B anniversary C cake D ring 75 In the United States, people all ages celebrate birthdays A in B from C of D at 82 They are whispering to avoid by their friends C to be heard D being hearing A being heard B hearing II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 23) The thief asked her handing over her money A B C D 24) He was terribly excited to ask to play for Manchester A B C D III Put the verbs in parentheses into the correct form 28) I don’t remember (tell) of the decision to change the company policy on vacations 31) Tommy admitted (throw) the rock through the window 33) Anne hoped (invite) to join the private club 34) Most people enjoy (travel) to different parts of the world 35) May I change the TV channel, or you want (watch) more of this programme? C READING Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question PREPARING A DINNER PARTY Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better English Exercises - Grade 11 It needs planning, though First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink Note down any who are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious seasons Then plan their menu Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favourite drinks The next thing to is the shopping Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it! On the day, start cooking early Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a good time – you’ve earned it! 36) Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the purpose of giving a dinner party? A to entertain people B to make new friends C to get people to know more about their host and hostess D to help people to know each other better 37) when giving a dinner party, you should NOT invite A husbands and wives B those who are vegetarians C both women and men D those who can’t eat or drink certain things 38) The menu should include these EXCEPT A a first course B a supper C a dessert D main courses 39) According to the passage, starters should be served A because the guests want to have a good time together B because the guests like eating them C because the guests want to eat them while having to wait D because the guests may be hungry while having to wait 40) What should you while the guests are having their evening meal? A Stand beside the guests without doing anything B Sit down with the guests and have a good time C Sit down with the guests to show your politeness D Only serve the guests with the food UNIT 4: VOLUNTEER WORK A PHONETIC I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words B wheel C whether D whale 1) A who 2) A summer B educate C club D public 3) A handicapped B visited C decided D wanted II Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words 4) A volunteer B nation C college D hospital 5) A orphanage B participate C vacation D remote B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer to complete each sentence English Exercises - Grade 11 52 How voluteers help disadvantaged children _ their difficulties? A to get B to overcome C to know D to pass 55 Children in these classes often take part fund raising performances A on B at C in D of 66 These come from a high school near here A volunteer B volunteers C voluntarily D voluntary 67 There are a lot of children living in this area D advantages A advantage B disadvantages C disadvantaged 68 Students go to remote villages to provide education and _ services for people A medicine B medicare C medical D medicated 73 What is one of the most difficult aspects of volunteer work? A doing B done C D to 7) To the work for a humane society is A friendly B mutual C voluntary D thoughtless 10) The of this society in to provide community education for street children A mission B work C job D duty 12) We should take care of war invalids and family of martyrs B look into C look for D look at A look after II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 25) We’re looking forward to see you again A B C D 26) I’d like buying some earrings like yours A B C D III Put the verbs in parentheses into the correct form: (Bare inf, to Inf, Gerund or Present Participle 28) It is easy (see) animals on the road in daylight 29) I asked him (explain) but he refused (say) any thing 30) It is pleasant (sit) by the fire at night 31) There was no way of (get) out of the building except by (climb) down a rope 32) It’s no good (write) to him; he never answers letters 33) Ask him (come) in Don’t keep him (stand) at the door 34) We watched the children (jump) from a window and (fall) into a blanket held by people below C READING Read the passage and choose the best answer for each blank VOLUNTEERS ABROAD More and more young people are (36) voluntary work abroad The wild variety of jobs and destinations available is making it an increasingly attractive option for those who have just left school and have a year free before university Many choose to spend these twelve months working in poor countries There they will earn little (37) no money But they will be doing something useful – and enjoying the experience The work may (38) of helping the local communities, for example by helping to build new road or provide water supplies to isolated rural villages Other projects may concentrate more on conservation or environmental protection (39) kind of job it is, it is certain to be (40) and worthwhile, and an experience that will never be forgotten English Exercises - Grade 11 36) A doing B making C taking 37) A with B but C or 38) A consist B include C contain 39) A Any B What 40) A challenging B dangerous C difficult D WRITING Arrange these words or groups of words in the correct order D getting D and D involve C However D Whatever D attracted 42) people/ caring/ life/ entire/ spends/ other/ She/ her/ for Æ 44) participating/ kind/are/ of/ volunteer/ in/ What/ work/ ?/ you/ Æ UNIT 5: ILLITERACY A PHONETIC I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words C may D play 1) A stay B manage 2) A teachers B arrives C textbooks D combs II Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words 4) A illiteracy B province C primary D country 5) A eradicate B minority C campaign D ethnic B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best answer to complete each sentence 8) The loving-peace people have been working for the of World Peace A access B glory C success D promotion 14) The most important thing we should now is to tackle the problem of widespread A illiterate B illiteracy C literate D literacy 15) Someone told us sit on the stairs A don’t B not C not to D to not 17) The doctor advised him and to take up some sport A stop smoke B stop smoking English Exercises - Grade 11 C to stop smoking D to stop to smoke 18) ) me to phone them before I go out A Remind B Remember C Mention D Make 21) The conductor asked in the bus A them to please not to smoke B that they should not smoke C them not to smoke D them not to smoke 49 The fight _ illiteracy has been on the way A to B of C for D against 66 In the summer of 2000, we started a for illiteracy eradication B battle C war D struggle A campaign 67 I think it is a / an _ way to help them to read and write C honorable D pleasing A sufficient B effective 69 Many students take part _ the campaign for illiteracy eradication A for B in C from D on 72 is the state of not knowing how to read or write A Literacy B Illiteracy C Campaign D Struggle 73 There are 54 _ minorities in Vietnam A national B primary C ethnic D main 80 The government is spending a lot of money to _ against illiteracy A decrease B go down C fight D compete II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 23) David asked me telling him the time A B C D 24) I warned them not climb the mountain in such bad weather A B C D III Write the following sentences in Reported Speech 30) “Give me your homework.” Æ The teacher told us 31) “Please, don’t smoke in my car.” Æ He asked us 32) “I’ll buy you an ice-cream.” Æ My Dad promised 33) “Would you like to have a drink with me?” 34) “You should give up smoking.” 35) “Don’t shoot.” Æ He invited me Æ The doctor advised me Æ The General ordered us C READING Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question PARENTS’ DREAMS Parents often have dreams for their children’s future They hope their children will have a better life than they had They dream that their children will things that they couldn’t Parents who come to the U.S from foreign countries hope their children will have better education here They think their children will have more career choices and more successful lives They make many sacrifices so that their children will have more opportunities They think their children will remain close to them because of English Exercises - Grade 11 C READING There is now increasing concern about the world's energy (37) , particularly about those involving fossil fuels In less than a hundred years we shall probably exhaust all the present sources of oil and gas The world's coal reserves should last longer but, once used, these cannot be (38) It is important, therefore, that we should develop such (39) sources of energy as solar energy and nuclear energy as well as water and wind power (classed as (40) energy) Until these energy supplies are widely used, it is important for the developed countries to reduce energy consumption as much as possible 37 : 38 : 39 : 40 : A resources A renewed A surprising A repeatable B materials B updated B revolutionary B continuous C goods C produced C traditional C continual D possessions D repeated D alternative D renewable Many people still believe that natural resources will never ……(1)…… Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left …………(2)… , we also should use them …………(3)…… and try to find out ……….(4)… sources of power According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start ……… (5)…… coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative However, many people not approve …… (6)……… using nuclear power because it’s very …….(7)……… What would happen if there were a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations The most …………(8) … thing is that we should use natural resources as economical as possible A run out B use up C run up D used up A although B Because C However D.Therefore C much D.economical A a lot B economically A natural B little C much D alternative B conserve C selling D using A preserving A about B out C of D in A dangerous B safe C beautiful D unlimited D best A good B interesting C effective D WRITING: * Circle the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 38) The man to speak to me is John’s brother A B C D 39) He is the second person be killed in that way A B C D 40) They work in a hospital sponsoring by the government A B C D 29 English Exercises - Grade 11 UNIT 12: THE ASIAN GAMES I/ Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others 1.a.stadium b.basketball c athletics d.badminton 2.a nation b gather c facilities d stadium II/ choose the word whose bold printed part is pronounced differently from the rest in each group 3.a operate b.population c.manufacture d.transportation 4.a strength b event c athlete d wrestling III/ Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence 5.The football match was so dull that most of the _ left at half-time a attendants b audiences c participants d spectators 6.This multi-sport event is an occasion when friendship and _ are built and promoted a knowledge b solidarity c effort d enthusiasm 7.Many young people are fond of _ football and other kinds of sports a play b to play c playing d played from several countries competed in many Asian Games A spectators B athletes C audiences D viewers 9) How many sports are there the 14th Asian Games? A in B on C at D to th 10) The Vietnamese participants took in the 14 Asian Games with great enthusiasm A notice B notes C part D role 13.The 15 Asian Games was a successful…………event that all attendees would never forget a.sport b.sportive c.sporting c.sports 14) The quiet country roads are ideal for cycling The word “cycling” is closest in meaning to “ ” A driving a car B riding a bicycle C kicking a ball D playing football 15) The Olympic Games is one of the biggest sporting all over the world A problems B athletes C cultures D events 17) Swimming is one of the sports A mountainous B aquatic C racing D running 18) Vietnam won gold in the 15th Asian Games A degrees B medals C awards D boards 19) That is Mr Pike, a referee, I told you about A that B which C whom D whose 20) I like the book you lent me last week A who B when C where D Þ 21) Each country sends its best athletes participation expresses the friendship and solidarity A who B which C that D whose 22) came from France were really more friendly than any others A The athletes, that B The athletes whom C The athletes who D The athletes which 23) Nearly 500 from 11 nations took part in the first Asian Games in New Delhi, Indian A viewers B spectators C athletes D passers-by 24) can help n athlete to improve the strength of muscles and the appearance of the body A Shooting B Table tennis C Weightlifting D Playing chess 25 They are going to rebuild this stadium because it is in …………condition a.good b.bad c.high d.low 30 English Exercises - Grade 11 19) I’m not the man you are looking for? A that B x (nothing) C whom D A, B or C 21) Each country sends its best athletes participation expresses the friendship and solidarity A who B which C that D whose 23) came from France were really more friendly than any others A The athletes, that B The athletes whom C The athletes who D The athletes which 24) That is Mr Pike, a referee, I told you about A that B which C whom D whose 25) This is a picture in the newspaper of a high jumper _ leg was seriously hurt A who B who C whose D that 26) I like the book you lent me last week A who B when C where D Þ 27) I know the man Miss White is talking to A him B which C whose D Þ 22 The woman _ wrote this letter is left-handed A which B where D whose C who 25 They played a lot of music _ A which I didn’t like it B who I didn’t like C I didn’t like D what I didn’t like 26 My company has just bought a machine _ paper A makes B that makes C made D who makes 27 The book _ is on the table B that you wanted it A you wanted C what you wanted D what you wanted it IV/ Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best fits the blank space in the following passage The 15th Asian Games (28) _ from December through December 15, 2006, in Doha, Capital of Qatar More than 10,000 athletes, who (29) _ 45 countries and regions, took part in 39 sports and 424 events of the Games, The 15th Asian Games was organized at 34 sporting (31) _, including Khalifa Stadium, which (32) _ the opening and closing ceremonies The Opening Ceremony of the 15th Asian Games, Doha 2006, at Khalifa Stadium, was the most (33) _ opening of any Games with 50,000 people to get into Khalifa Stadium and more than one billion television (34) _ The 151h Asian Games was a successful sporting event that all attendees would never forget Everyone is looking forward to the 16th Asian Games, which will be held in Guangzhou, China, from November to November 18, 2010 28.a set up b took part c brought about d took place 29.a symbolized b represented c expressed d typified 30.a included b contained c competed d consisted 31.a events b facilities c venues d teams 32.a held b occurred c took d hosted 33.a colorful b formal c spectacular d elaborate 34.a viewers b observers c partners d spectators C READING * Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) In February, 1949, the Asian athletic federation was formally formed and used the name Asian Games Federation It was decided to hold the first Asian Games in 1951 in New Delhi, the capital of India They added that the Asian Games would be regularly held once every four years 31 English Exercises - Grade 11 The 15th Asian Games were held in Doha, Qatar from December to December 15, 2006 More than 10,000 athletes, who represented 45 countries and regions, took part in 39 sports and 424 events of the Games The 16th Asian Games will be held in Guangzhou, China from November 12, 2010 to November 27, 2010 32 Where did the first Asian take part in? A In India B In Britain C In China D In Qatar 33 What does OCA stand for? A International Olympic Committee B Olympic Council of Asia C National Olympic Committee D Asian Athletic Federation 34 How many countries take part in the 15th Asian Games? A Fifty-five B Forty-five C Thirty-nine D Twenty-four 35 In which country will the 16th Asian Games be held? A Qatar B India C Japan D China D WRITING 32 English Exercises - Grade 11 UNIT 13: HOBBIES A PHONETICS I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words A but B cut C Sun D put A energetic B enjoy C event D experiment A relax B chat C famous D calculation II Circle the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words 5) A admire B regular C mountain D corner A relax B famous C remain D pretend B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR * Circle the best answer for each sentence 7) My father is an guitarist A accomplishing B accomplished C accomplish D accomplishment 9) My uncle is interested in stamps A collect B collecting C collected D to collect 10) She is a very accomplished pianist The word “accomplished” is closest in meaning to “ ” A skilled B beautiful C interesting D admired 13) My for my mother is infinite A admire B admirer C admiration D admirable 14) I am quite keen on my father’s valuable stamp A collect B collecting C collection D collector 17) He keeps a lot of pictures and paintings He is at art A keeper B collector C guitarist D relative 18) I really admire him, for his A succeed B success C successful D successfully 20) I don’t have much money, so I bought the camera A newly B second-hand C immediately D profitably 21) I bought the golden fish B I was from this shop where A It was from this shop that C It was this shop which D It was this shop that 24) my parents gave me the fish tank A It was on my birthday when B It was my birthday on that C It was my birthday that D It was on my birthday that 25) I first met my girlfriend A It was in London that B It was in London where C It was London that D It was London which 29) England won the World Cup A It was in 1966 that B It was on 1966 that C It was in 1966 when D It was 1966 in that 21 It’s on Christmas day to children by Santa Claus A fine gifts are brought B that fine gifts are brought C that fine gifts bring D that fine gifts are brought them 22 It’s on New Year’s Day _ to children A that we give lucky money B we give lucky money 33 English Exercises - Grade 11 C that gives lucky money D who gives lucky money 24 It was through Internet they got that song A who B which C whom D that 25 _ that they prefer to go hiking A That’s in the mountains B What is in the mountains C It’s in the mountains D This is in the mountain 26 My sister is woman collecting bags A which is interested in B which interested in C who is interested in D is interested in 28 _ chatting on the Net that I prefer A That is B They are C This is D It is C READING There are a number of things I like to in my free time They are my hobbies The hobby I like most is (14) my guitar My uncle, (15) _is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play Now I can (16) _ a few simple tunes I have even begun to sing while playing the guitar, but I have not been very successful (17) _ this My uncle tells me that all I need is to practise regularly and I should be able to it He is very good at (18) _ people singing with his guitar and I admire him very much Câu 14: A plays B play C played D playing Câu 15: A who B whose C that D whom Câu 16: A be played B played C plays D play Câu 17: A at B of C in D about C to accompany D accompany Câu 18: A accompanied B accompanying * Circle the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage D WRITING * Circle the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 41) It was at this shop where I bought a T-shirt three days ago A B C D 42) It is my closest friend goes abroad to study next month A B C D 34 English Exercises - Grade 11 UNIT 14: ENTERTAINMENT A PHONETICS I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words A window B flow C know D now A close B both C dozen D so A rugby B music undertaken D dull II Circle the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words A cartoon B careless C careful D contest A pastime B enormous C activity D important B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR * Circle the best answer for each sentence 11) British people are very interested in in sports A entering B interfering C involving D taking part 12) Which of the following leisure activities you think British people often in their spare time? The word “spare” is closest in meaning to “ ” A empty B absent C free D lost 13) He got a scholarship so his parents did not have to pay his school A report B fee C equipment D master 17) What are you interested doing in your free time? C over D on A for B in 19) Our recreation is quite different yours A between B among C with D from 20) Television viewing is by far the most popular pastime, and nearly all households have a television set The word “pastime” is closest in meaning to “ ” A translation B invention C emotion D recreation 21 Both the boss and his colleagues robbed last night A is B are D was C were 22 Neither you nor I here yesterday A has been B be C am D was 23 My mother together with her friends often _ in this park B jogged A jogs C jog D jogging 26 I can neither draw _ sing A either B nor C or D both 27 He did well in mathematics and history A or B and C neither D both 28 We have time to see the museum or the cathedral, but not both A neither B but also C either D nor 29 She is intelligent but also very musical A not only B both C neither D either 21) I left it on the table in the drawer 35 English Exercises - Grade 11 A either – nor B neither – or C either – or D either – either 23) Not did she refuse to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again C at all D always A even B only 24) He neither drank smoked so he had good health A nor B or C but D also 28) Not only John but also his two brothers football as their recreation every weekend A play B plays C were playing D has played 29) Julia her sister are going to the part A Both-and B Neither-nor C Either –or D Not-only-but also C READING * Read the passage below and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question I’m interested in sports, especially athletics, and I run seven or eight kilometres every day I particularly enjoy cross country running, where you have to run across fields, jump over streams and so on While I’m running I think about all sorts of things, and at the end of a run I’m sometimes surprised to find that I’ve managed to solve a problem that was on my mind Next year, I’m going to try the London Marathon It’s hard race 26 miles, or 42 kilometres-and you have to be tough to finish, but I very much want to it I worry a bit about getting too old, and I’d like to prove to myself that I’m still almost as fit as I was twenty years old I’m interested in mountaineering as well as running I’ll never become an except climber, but I know what I’m doing in the mountains I successfully completed a course in snow and ice climbing when I was younger; and I’ve done a series of easy climbs in the Alps during the last few years My wife doesn’t share my interest in mountains She agreed to go climbing with me once, but she found that she felt ill as soon as she got above 1,000 metres 30) If you cross country running, you must A cross your country B run along the coast C cross your countryside D cross fields, stream, etc … 31) At the end of a run the writer sometimes finds that A he is able to get the answer to a problem B he grows bigger C he feels better D he gets a surprising problem 33) The writer takes up mountaineering because A he wants to become an expert climber B he simply likes it C his wife is interested in it D it is easy to practise 34) The writer’s wife is not interested in mountaineering for A it doesn’t bring her any interest B The air is cold C she almost feels ill at the height of above 1,000 metres D She doesn’t want to climb together with her husband C WRITING * Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 35) Both Tom with Ann were late for class B C D A 36) Mai is no only beautiful but also intelligent A B C D 37) Both Lan and Minh is good students A B C D 36 English Exercises - Grade 11 UNIT 15: SPACE CONQUEST A PHONETICS I/ Circle the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from those of the other three A call B wash C harm D talk A children B sign C kind D line A series B perform C period D stereo II Circle the word that has stress pattern different from that of the other words C attention D attraction 4) A uncertain B technical 5) A psychology B cosmonaut C accident D national B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR * Circle the best answer for each sentence 8) No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space The word “precisely” is closest in meaning to “ ” C rigidly D roughly A nicely B exactly 10) He finds it difficult for him to recover from his son’s A die B dead C deadly D death 13) How long did Yuri Gagarin’s trip into space ? Only 180 minutes A lengthen B last C late D strengthen 14) When astronaut travels into space, if a technical failure happens, he can never get back to Earth B Þ / an C an / Þ D the / Þ A an / the 15) Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on moon A a B an C the D Þ 16) Everybody congratulated the astronauts _ their successful trip into space A on B for C of D in 17) Yuri Gagarin became the first man to travel into space _ April 12th, 1961 A at B on C in` D from 18) A / an is a person who is trained for traveling in a spacecraft A astronaut B scientist C engineer D technician 15 Space tourists will orbit the Earth by the next generation of space A shuttles B cars C trains D buses 18 At present, it costs about $8 million to buy a into space A fee B ticket C card D book 20 Two dozen people have flown around the Moon or walked on its A surface B soil C water D river 20) Lisa’s been able to play the flute since she was six, ? A can’t she B isn’t she C wasn’t he D hasn’t she 37 English Exercises - Grade 11 21) Neil seemed to have a good time at the party, ? A hadn’t he B had he 24) You are going to come to the party, ? A aren’t you B you 27) We didn’t eat here last week, we? A didn’t B did 28) You have ever heard about Yuri Gagarin, ? A you B haven’t you C did he D didn’t he C will you D won’t you C haven’t D C don’t you D didn’t you 21 _ I help you? A Should B Mustn’t C Be able to D Can 22 The thieves escaped but the police _ arrest them later that evening A could B can C were able to D should 25 When I was a kid, I _ swim at all I only learnt when I was twenty A could B was able to D must C couldn’t 27 “Can I try a shirt on as well?” “You , sir, yes” A could B should C can D must 30 She to move on her own because her leg was broken A could have been B were not able C could be able D was not able C READING Read the following passage and choose the best answer a, b, c, or d to complete each blank Yuri Gagarin Yuri Gagarin was born in Klushino near Gzhatsk, a region west of Moscow, Russia, on March 9, 1943 He was a Soviet (1)………who in 1961 became the first person in space and the first human to (2)……….the Earth The adjacent town of Gzhatsk was renamed Gagarin in 1968 in his (3)………… Yuri Gagarin’s parents worked on a collective farm His mother was reportedly a voracious reader, and his father a skilled carpenter He was the third of four children (4)………… his family Gagarin’s teachers described him as intelligent and hard-working (5)…………starting an apprenticeship in a metal works as a foundry worker, Gagarin was (6)……………for further training at a high technical school in Saratov While there, he joined the “AeroClub”, and learned how to (7)…………a light spacecraft In 1955, after completing his technical schooling, he entered military flight training at the Orenburg Pilot’s school While there he met Valentina Goryacheva, (8)………… he married in 1957, after gaining his pilot’s wings in a MiG-15 a cosmonaut b astronaut c pilot d a and b are correct a move b travel c orbit d set on a name b honor c death d life a in b at c for d on a Although b If c Because d After d decided a invented b approved c selected a fly b take c drive d ride a that b which c whom d Ø Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question Yuri Gagarin was born in Klushino near Gzhatsk, a region west of Moscow, Russia, on March 9, 1934 He was a Soviet cosmonaut who in 1961 became the first person in space and the first human to orbit the Earth.His father a skilled carpenter He was the third of four children in his family Gagarin’s teacher described him as intelligent and hard-working 38 English Exercises - Grade 11 After starting an apprenticeship in a metalwork’s as a foundry man, Gagarin was selected for further training at a high technical school in Saratov While there, he joined the “AeroClub”, and learned how to fly a light aircraft In 1955, after completing his technical schooling, he entered military flight training at the Orenburg Pilot’s school While there he met Valentina Goryacheva, whom married in 1957, after gaining his pilot’s wing in a Mig-15 1960, an extensive search and selections process saw Yuri Gagarin, as one of 20 cosmonauts, selected for the Soviet space program Out of the 20 selected, the eventual choices for the first launch were Gagarin and Gherman Titov, because of their excellent performance in training, as well as their physical characteristics On April 12, 1961, Gagarin became the first human to travel into space in Vostok 3KA-2 (Vostok 1) He lost his life in a training accident on March 27, 1968 31 Where was Yuri Gagarin born? A In Gzhatsk B In Klushino C In Moscow D In Saratov 32 What did his father do? A A reader B A teacher C A carpenter D A pilot 33 What did he after completing his technical schooling? A He learned how to fly a light aircraft B He entered military flight training at the Orenburg Pilot’s School C He joined the “AeroClub” D he married Valentina Goryacheva 34 The word eventual in paragraph could be best replaced by _ A final B daily C second D annual 35 Which of the following is NOT true about Yuri Gagarin? A He was the third of four children in his family B He was the first human to travel into space C He was one of 20 cosmonauts selected for the Soviet space program D He died in 1968 because of lung cancer D WRITING * Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting 41) Your grandfather could speak five languages, could he? A B C D 42) She spoke in a very low voice, but I can understand what she said A B C D 39 English Exercises - Grade 11 NIT 16: THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD A VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Circle the best answer for each sentence ………… are places built in ancient Egypt to contain the bodies of their kings and qeens A Tombs B Graves C Pyramids D Grave yards What you intend to with these ………… of stone A pieces B blocks C sheets D sets The tomb was broken last night and the ………… stole all the jewelries A thieves B king C dead D police A pharaoh was a ……………….of ancient Egypt B queen C prince D princess A king The thieves broke into the tomb to steal the treasures A mummies B bodies C materials D valuable objects When a pharaoh was dead he was …………….in his pyramid A carried B hidden C dug D buried 10 The pharaohs built pyramids to prepare for their ……………… A die B death C dead D dying 15 The Seven Wonders of the World were all _ more than 2,000 years ago A thought B constructed B pulled D bought 16 The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, is said to be among the man-made structures in the world A smallest B latest C heaviest D tallest 17 How many ancient wonders of the world still ? A live B exist C belong D fall 18 At present, Taipei 101 in Taipei, Taiwan, [106 stories, 508 meters (1,760 ft) tall] is supposed to be the tallest _ in the world A kitchen B house C hospital D building 19 The _ of the New Seven Wonders of the World of the World will be announced in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, July 7, 2007 A list B book C plan D description 13 George …………another trip to Greece A is said to be planned B said to be planned C said to be planning D is said to be planning 16 Mr pike ………… the most famous archaeologist in our city A says to be B is said to be C is said that D said to be 18 …………… to be the richest man in the USA A Bill Gates B Bill Gates says C Bill Gates is D Bill Gates is said 40 English Exercises - Grade 11 B WRITING: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same People think the government will build a supermarket here → The government …………………………………………………………………………………… → It …………………………………………………………………………………………………… People believed that fresh air was bad for sick people → fresh ………………………………………………………………………………………………… → It …………………………………………………………………………………………………… They say he is an agitated state → He …………………………………………………………………………………………………… → It …………………………………………………………………………………………………… We expect that the rate of inflation will fall → The rate of inflation………………………………………………………………………………… → It …………………………………………………………………………………………………… They say he is somewhere in Germany → He …………………………………………………………………………………………………… → It …………………………………………………………………………………………………… People rumoured that he was involved in the bank robbery → He …………………………………………………………………………………………………… → It …………………………………………………………………………………………………… People think that she died in a plane crash → She …………………………………………………………………………………………………… → It …………………………………………………………………………………………………… People believed that the earth was the centre of the universe → The earth…………………………………………………………………………………………… → It …………………………………………………………………………………………………… It is expected that the strike will end soon → The strike …………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over the wall → The prisoner ………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 It is reported that many people are homeless after the floods → Many people ………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 It is said that the man robbed the stone of $ 3,000 in cash → The man …………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 It is reported that the building was badly damaged by fine → The building ………………………………………………………………………………………… 41 English Exercises - Grade 11 14 It is said that the company is losing a lot of money → The company ………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 It is said that she works 16 hours a day → She …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 English Exercises - Grade 11 43 [...]... - Grade 11 94 spend spent 95 spill spilt 96 spread spread 97 steal stole 98 stand stood 99 sting stung 100 strike struck 101 swear swore 102 sweep swept 103 swim swam 104 swing swung 105 take took 106 teach taught 107 tear tore 108 tell told 109 think thought 110 throw threw 111 thrust thrust 112 understand understood 113 wake woke 114 wear wore 115 weave wove 116 weep wept 117 wet wet 118 win won 119 ... - Grade 11 MỤC LỤC ­²® Trang UNIT 1: FRIENDSHIP 1 UNIT 2: PERSONAL EXPERIENCES 4 UNIT 3: A PARTY 7 UNIT 4: VOLUNTEER WORK 11 UNIT 5: ILLITERACY 14 UNIT 6: COMPETITIONS 18 UNIT 7: WORLD POPULATION .21 UNIT 8: CELEBRATIONS 25 IRREGULAR VERBS 29 19 English Exercises - Grade 11. .. by 11 Countries located in Southeast Asia The first gold (25) of the games was (26) to Singapore on November 25th when the Water Polo team came out in tournaments , with the Philippine team taking the silver medal and the Malaysian (29) taking the bronze The Games were also considered both a specttacular event and a valuable oppottunity for athletes to 11 English Exercises - Grade 11 gain... second Sunday/ May Ỉ 42) this occasion/ mother/ usually/ receive/ greeting card/ gift/ husband and children Ỉ 15 English Exercises - Grade 11 IRREGULAR VERBS No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Infinitive be(am/is/are) arise bear beat become begin bend bet bite bleed blow... Britain during the winter 45) They are the poorest people I had ever seen 20 English Exercises - Grade 11 UNIT 3: A PARTY A PHONETIC 2) B geography 3) A hour I 1) B any II 4) D anniversary 5) D celebrate 6) D future B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I 7) D anniversary 8) D buffet 9) B enthusiastic 10) D relationship 11) C caring 12) A dressed 13) A to meet 14) C to be updated 15) B feeling 16) D being seen 17)... would like to express our special thanks to the donation we receive 21 English Exercises - Grade 11 UNIT 5: ILLITERACY A PHONETIC 3) D city I 1) A pretty2) C textbooks II 4) A illiteracy 5) D ethnic 6) D effective B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I 7) D universalization 8) D promotion 9) D A & B 10) B ethnic minority 11) D A & B 12) C activity 13) B spending 14) B illiteracy 15) C not to 16) B I reminded David... contact me by phone at 067.892899 or through e-mail: Quiz@yahoo.com UNIT 7: WORLD POPULATION 22 English Exercises - Grade 11 A PHONETIC I 1) C gold 2) B best 3) D soup II 4) B interesting 5) D support 6) D government B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I 7) D limited 8) C funds 9) C population 10) D A & B 11) A isolated 12) B economic 13) D A & C 14) B population 15) C had crossed 16) C would start 17) A hadn’t 18)... them are studying in England A B C D 43) It was a kind of machine with that we were not familiar A B C D 46) The song to that we listened last night was beautiful A B C D 27 English Exercises - Grade 11 UNIT 11: SOURCES OF ENERGY A PHONETICS I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words 1) A heat B nuclear C feat D clean 2) A power B slow C snow D show... from 11 nations took part in the first Asian Games in New Delhi, Indian A viewers B spectators C athletes D passers-by 24) can help n athlete to improve the strength of muscles and the appearance of the body A Shooting B Table tennis C Weightlifting D Playing chess 25 They are going to rebuild this stadium because it is in …………condition a.good b.bad c.high d.low 30 English Exercises - Grade 11 19)... would have started 17) If you told us about the bad service, we would have eaten there B don’t C didn’t D wouldn’t have A hadn’t 18) What would Tom do if he the truth? 12 English Exercises - Grade 11 A would know B knows C had known D knew 19) If I you were sick I would have called sooner C know D would have known A knew B had known 21) If I you, I’d call and apologise A am B were C would ... tell told 109 think thought 110 throw threw 111 thrust thrust 112 understand understood 113 wake woke 114 wear wore 115 weave wove 116 weep wept 117 wet wet 118 win won 119 write wrote * Có thể... gift/ husband and children Ỉ 15 English Exercises - Grade 11 IRREGULAR VERBS No 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37... also considered both a specttacular event and a valuable oppottunity for athletes to 11 English Exercises - Grade 11 gain competition (32) and preparation for the incoming Asian Games and Olympic