ĐỀ THI HKI TIENG ANH 11- CB

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2008-2009
Môn Tiếng Anh lớp 11 Cơ Bản – Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
A) PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (6 đ)
1-8: Listening:
Listen to dialogue and the correct answer.
1. The Boston Marathon is annually held in the USA.
a) True b) False
2. John McDermott won the first Boston Athletic Association Marathon a few years after the
first Boston Marathon.
a) True b) False
3. John McDermottcame from the USA.
a) True b) False
4. it took him 2 hours 15 minutes and 10 seconds to reach the finish.
a) True b) False
5. Women were not formally accepted to take part in the Boston races before 1967.
a) True b) False
6. Kuscsik became the first official female champion.
a) True b) False
7. The Boston Marathon is not an international competition.
a) True b) False
8. According to the rule, runners have to pass through the centre of Boston.
a) True b) False
9-13: Phonetics:
A) Sounds: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
9. a) student b) aducation c) united d) truck
10. a) chair b) cheap c) chemist d) child
11. a) honorable b) honesty c) historic d) heir
B) Stress: Choose the word or phrase that needs correcting
12. a) activity b) illiteracy c) competitor d) volunteer
13. a) study b) difficult c) participate d) handicap

14. The equipment in the office was badly in need of to be repaired.
A B C D
15. Stop to shout – you’re giving me a headache. I can’t stand it any more.
A B C D
16. I am looking forward to go away for a change.
A B C D
17-30: Grammar and vocabulary:
17. When Mr. Brown next year, he English for 20 years.
a) will retire – will teach b) retires – will teach
c) retires – will have taught d) will retire – will have taught
18. When Mr. and Mrs. Smith married for 25 years, they made a world tour.
a) were b) had been c) have been d) were getting
19. Did he breaking your window?
a) admit b)refure c) expect d) want
20. I regret her the story. If only I had kept it for myself.
a) telling b) that I don’t tell c) not telling d) that I tell
21. My uncle warned me against to study.
a) going abroad b) not to go abroad c) to go abroad d) not going abroad
22. All the teachers at our school Nam take part in the marathon.
a) let b) encouraged c) warned d) suggested
23. “ ” means encourage or make something more active.
a) Recite b) Compete c) Stimulate d) Judge
24. No one prevent us good things.
a) to do b) from doing c) agains doing d) of doing
25. Which sentence is correct ?
a) Iron is the most useful metals. b) No other metals is as useful as Iron.
c) Iron is more useful than other metals. d) Iron is most useful of all metals.
26. Listen! I hear someone the gate. It Peter bacause he is at work at present.
a) to open – mustn’t be b) opening – can’t be
c) open – couldn’t be d) opened – can’t be

27. Not knowing how to speak English proved to be a bigger handicap than I had expected.
a) challenge b) disability c) obstacle d) attempt
28. More work has been done to eradicate illiteracy in our country.
a) put up with b) get rid of c) take control of d) cut down on
29. I’m sure you’ll have no the exam.
a) difficulties b) difficulty passing c) difficulty to pass d) difficulties to pass
30. She last watched this film years ago.
a) She began watching this film years ago.
b) She hasn’t seen this film years ago.
c) It’s years since she didn’t watch this film.
d) The last time she watched this film was years ago.
B) PHAÀN TÖÏ LUAÄN (4ñ)
I) Read the passage below carefully and give answers to the questions below:
VOLUNTEERS ABROAD
More and more young people are doing voluntary work abroad. The wide 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. Mary choose to spend these twelve months in
poor countries.
There they will earn little or no money, but they know they will be doing something useful and
enjoying the experience.
The work may consist of helping to build new roads or provide water supplies to isolated
rural villages. Other projects may concentrate more on conservation and environment protection.
Whatever kind of job it is, thouch, it is certain to be challenging and worthwhile, and an
experience that will never be forgotten.
1. Do young people take part in voluntary work abroad as a part of their university education?
2. How much are they paid for voluntary work in poor countries?
3. Why do these young people enjoy doing voluntary work?
II) Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words given.
1. I can’t think of any possible for his absence. (explain)
2. He has been one of the most active in the discussion.(participate)

3. Gracious and excited, the were seated at tables around the room.(contest)
4. The new job him. (disappoint)
III) Rewrite the sentences as directed.
1. It was known that illiteracy called for adequate consideration and great efforts.
Illiteracy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. “I,m sorry I didn’t write to you” Linda said to her boyfriend.(Use “apologise”)
Linda…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The man sat in an armchair, and he listened to his favourite songs.(Use a Participle Phrase)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. We got lost bacause we didn’t have a city map.
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Today it is hotter than yasterday.
Yesterday…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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