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TRƯỜNG THPT KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II ~ NĂM HỌC 2007-2008
TỔ ANH VĂN MÔN ANH VĂN LỚP 11 Mã Đề 309
Ngày ……… tháng 05 năm 2008
(Thời gian: 45 phút) Mã Phách ……………

Điểm
I. READING COMPREHENSION. Read the passages below then choose and circle the correct
answer among A, B, C or D.
THE ANCIENT SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD
In 200 B.C., Philon of Byzantium, a traveller, first compiled a list of the most beautiful architectural
buildings and sculptures, which are still known today as the Seven Wonders of the World. These
wonders belong to the Ancient World and were all constructed more than 2,000 years ago. Today, only
Egyptian Pyramids at Giza remain.
In September 1999, Bernard Weber, a Swiss, launched his Web site to offer people the opportunity to
participate in the first global Internet vote to elect the New Seven Wonders of the World of the past 2,200
years. There are 25 candidate sites, 17 from UNESCO's world heritage list and 8 sites suggested by the
public. Seven of twenty-five nominated sites will be elected the New Seven Wonders of the World. Bernard
Weber said, "Seven will be the exact number of things that an average person can remember with a little
challenge, and you need that little challenge not to forget!" It is expected that the official declaration
ceremony of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, July 7, 2007, will be
broadcast around the world.
01. How many ancient wonders of the world still exist?
A. Two. B. Four. C. One. D. Three.
02. Who designed the metal structure for the Statue of Liberty?
A. An English engineer. B. A French engineer.
C. An American engineer. D. A Chinese engineer.
03. Which of the following is not located in the United States?
A. The Empire State Building. B. The Sears Tower.
C. The Statue of Liberty. D. The Petronas Towers.
04. When were the Seven Wonders of the World first compiled?
A. In the 16th century. B. In 200 A.D.

C. In the 12th century. D. More than 2,000 years ago.
05. Which of the following is the tallest building in the world now?
A. The Eiffel Tower. B. The Petronas Towers. C. Taipei 101. D. The Empire State Building
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY. Circle the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the
blank space in each sentence.
06. He used to read a lot of books, ………?
A. didn't he B. did he C. does he D. doesn't he
07. Kate is the only person …… understands me.
A. that B. whom C. whose D. who
08. The spacecraft ……. on the moon's surface successfully.
A. took off B. flew C. landed D. fell
09. Neither Dad nor my brothers ……. at my last party
A. were B. was C. went D. came
10. Soccer and football are two most popular ………. sports.
A. individual B. spectator C. competitive D. crowded
11. Was Yang Liwei the first man that ……. foot on the moon?
A. set B. placed C. laid D. put
12. China …… as the first country in Asia that launched humans into space.
A. ranks B. numbers C. sorts D. classifies
13. The Games was an occasion …… strength and sports skills are tested.
A. when B. which C. that D. where
14. How the Great Pyramid of Giza was built is still ……
A. mysterious B. mystery C. buried D. hidden
15. In Britain, the most ……… leisure activities are home based.
A. common B. often C. famous D. well-known
16. Vietnam was the …… country in 22
nd
SEA Games.
A. chief B. key C. master D. host
17. It was late, but we …… come home before midnight.

A. were able to B. could C. were possible to D. were enabled to
18. We …… you on your successful venture into space.
A. congratulate B. miss C. owe D. thank

309 B
19. Those ……. asked the policeman for direction to the city centre.
A. buses B. pedestrians C. lorries D. automobiles
20. The Cosmonaut Training Centre at Star City, Russia was ……. after Yuri Gagarin.
A. followed B. named C. built up D. going
21. Other pursuits …… listening to music, reading, do-it-yourself home improvements, and gardening.
A. include B. involve C. add D. consist
22. ……. do you spend on your hobbies?
A. How many times B. How long C. How much time D. How often
23. Yuri Gagarin's ………. flight was made on 12
th
, April, 1961.
A. historian B. historical C. historic D. history
24. These sporting activities are almost ……. undertaken by men and women.
A. evenly B. wholly C. equally D. totally
III. WRITING. Rewrite each of these sentences in such a way that the original meaning is
retained.
25. It was said that many people were homeless after the floods.
Many ………………………………………………………………………………………
26. My father doesn't like football and my mother doesn't either.
Neither ……………………………………………………………………………………
27. On 15
th
, 2003, China launched its first spacecraft into space.

On 15

th
, 2003, Chinese first ………………………………………………….
IV. CORRECTIONS. Pick out the mistake (A, B, C or D) in each of these sentences and correct
them.
28. The (A) flight which (B) I travelled was (C) fully booked (D). …………
29. Nam was (A) said to leave (B) before (C) the exam began (D). …………
30. I have never (A) gone (B) to (C) the pyramids before (D) …………
V. GAP-FILL. Read the passage then find ONE word to fill in each blank.
Last summer we (31)...... a brief tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, Nha Trang. This tower complex is one
of the most beautiful examples of Cham architecture in central Vietnam.
The Ponagar Cham Towers (32)...... of four towers. They are heated on Cu Lao Marble Hill, 2 km north of
Nha Trang. They were built between the 8
th
and 13
th
centuries.
The remaining towers were dedicated to different gods. The largest one was built (33)...... honour of Lady
Thien Y. The 22.5 m tower contains her sandstone statue sitting on Buddha's throne. The 2.6 m statue has
10 hands, (34)...... is holding a specific object illustrating the power of Buddha.
The tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, (35)...... 5 hours, was a tiring but enjoyable and memorable trip.
31. ……………………….. 32. ………………….……. 33. ……………………….34. ………………………….… 35. ……………………………
VI. STRESS. Circle the word whose stressed syllable is different from the others.
36. A. enthusiasm B. appreciate C. participant D. circumstances
37. A. beautiful B. accomplished C. relative D. envelope
38. A. activities B. experiment C. ability D. generosity
39. A. profitably B. entertainment C. ignorantly D. popularly
40. A. necessary B. immediately C. continually D. categories
VII. PHONETICS. Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) corresponding to the underlined part that is
pronounced differently from those of other three words.
41. A. laugh B. enough C. though D. cough

42. A. pleasure B. sure C. frienship D. official
43. A. drove B. move C. love D. over
44. A. paid B. made C. said D. laid
45. A. pyramid B. hurry C. pyjamas D. typical
THE END

TRƯỜNG THPT ĐẠ HUOAI KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II ~ NĂM HỌC 2007-2008
TỔ ANH VĂN MÔN ANH VĂN LỚP 11 Mã Đề 473
Ngày ………tháng 05 năm 2008
(Thời gian: 45 phút) Mã Phách………………

Điểm
I. READING COMPREHENSION. Read the passages below then choose and circle the correct
answer among A, B, C or D.
THE ANCIENT SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD
In 200 B.C., Philon of Byzantium, a traveller, first compiled a list of the most beautiful architectural
buildings and sculptures, which are still known today as the Seven Wonders of the World. These
wonders belong to the Ancient World and were all constructed more than 2,000 years ago. Today, only
Egyptian Pyramids at Giza remain.
In September 1999, Bernard Weber, a Swiss, launched his Web site to offer people the opportunity to
participate in the first global Internet vote to elect the New Seven Wonders of the World of the past 2,200
years. There are 25 candidate sites, 17 from UNESCO's world heritage list and 8 sites suggested by the
public. Seven of twenty-five nominated sites will be elected the New Seven Wonders of the World. Bernard
Weber said, "Seven will be the exact number of things that an average person can remember with a little
challenge, and you need that little challenge not to forget!" It is expected that the official declaration
ceremony of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, July 7, 2007, will be
broadcast around the world.
01. How many ancient wonders of the world still exist?
A. Two. B. Four. C. One. D. Three.
02. Who designed the metal structure for the Statue of Liberty?

A. An English engineer. B. A French engineer.
C. An American engineer. D. A Chinese engineer.
03. Which of the following is not located in the United States?
A. The Empire State Building. B. The Sears Tower.
C. The Statue of Liberty. D. The Petronas Towers.
04. When were the Seven Wonders of the World first compiled?
A. In the 16th century. B. In 200 A.D.
C. In the 12th century. D. More than 2,000 years ago.
05. Which of the following is the tallest building in the world now?
A. The Eiffel Tower. B. The Petronas Towers. C. Taipei 101. D. The Empire State Building
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY. Circle the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the
blank space in each sentence.
06. He used to read a lot of books, ………?
A. didn't he B. doesn't he C. did he D. does he
07. Kate is the only person …… understands me
A. that B. whom C. whose D. who
08. The spacecraft …… on the moon's surface successfully.
A. took off B. flew C. landed D. fell
09. Neither Dad nor my brothers ……. at my last party.
A. were B. was C. went D. came
10. Soccer and football are two most popular ……… sports.
A. individual B. spectator C. competitive D. crowded
11. Was Yang Liwei the first man that ……. foot on the moon?
A. set B. placed C. laid D. put
12. China …… as the first country in Asia that launched humans into space.
A. ranks B. numbers C. sorts D. classifies
13. The Games was an occasion …… strength and sports skills are tested.
A. when B. which C. that D. where
14. How the Great Pyramid of Giza was built is still ……
A. mysterious B. mystery C. buried D. hidden

15. In Britain, the most ……… leisure activities are home based.
A. common B. often C. famous D. well-known
16. Vietnam was the …… country in 22
nd
SEA Games.
A. chief B. key C. master D. host
17. It was late, but we …… come home before midnight.
A. were able to B. could C. were possible to D. were enabled to
18. We …… you on your successful venture into space.
A. congratulate B. miss C. owe D. thank


473 B
19. Those ……. asked the policeman for direction to the city centre.
A. buses B. pedestrians C. lorries D. automobiles
20. The Cosmonaut Training Centre at Star City, Russia was …… after Yuri Gagarin.
A. followed B. named C. built up D. going
21. Other pursuits …… listening to music, reading, do-it-yourself home improvements, and gardening
A. include B. involve C. add D. consist
22. ……. do you spend on your hobbies?
A. How many times B. How long C. How much time D. How often
23. Yuri Gagarin's ………. flight was made on 12
th
, April, 1961.
A. historian B. historical C. historic D. history
24. These sporting activities are almost ……. undertaken by men and women.
A. evenly B. wholly C. equally D. totally
III. WRITING. Rewrite each of these sentences in such a way that the original meaning is
retained.

25. It was said that many people were homeless after the floods.
Many ……………………………………………………………………………
26. My father doesn't like football and my mother doesn't either.
Neither …………………………………………………………………………
27. On 15
th
, 2003, China launched its first spacecraft into space.

On 15
th
, 2003, Chinese first …………………………………………………
IV. CORRECTIONS. Pick out the mistake (A, B, C or D) in each of these sentences and correct
them.
28. The (A) flight which (B) I travelled was (C) fully booked (D). …………
29. Nam was (A) said to leave (B) before (C) the exam began (D). …………
30. I have never (A) gone (B) to (C) the pyramids before (D) …………
V. GAP-FILL. Read the passage then find one word to fill in each blank.

Last summer we (31)...... a brief tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, Nha Trang. This tower complex is one
of the most beautiful examples of Cham architecture in central Vietnam.
The Ponagar Cham Towers (32)...... of four towers. They are heated on Cu Lao Marble Hill, 2 km north of
Nha Trang. They were built between the 8
th
and 13
th
centuries.
The remaining towers were dedicated to different gods. The largest one was built (33)...... honour of
Lady Thien Y. The 22.5 m tower contains her sandstone statue sitting on Buddha's throne. The 2.6 m
statue has 10 hands, (34)...... is holding a specific object illustrating the power of Buddha.
The tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, (35)...... 5 hours, was a tiring but enjoyable and memorable trip.

31. ………………………… 32. ……………………………….. 33. …………………………..34. ……………………. 35. ………………………
VI. STRESS. Circle the word whose stressed syllable is different from the others.
36. A. enthusiasm B. appreciate C. participant D. circumstances
37. A. beautiful B. accomplished C. relative D. envelope
38. A. activities B. experiment C. ability D. generosity
39. A. profitably B. entertainment C. ignorantly D. popularly
40. A. necessary B. immediately C. continually D. categories
VII. PHONETICS. Circle the word (A, B, C, or D) corresponding to the underlined part that is
pronounced differently from those of other three words.
41. A. laugh B. enough C. though D. cough
42. A. pleasure B. sure C. frienship D. official
43. A. drove B. move C. love D. over
44. A. paid B. made C. said D. laid
45. A. pyramid B. hurry C. pyjamas D. typical
THE END


TRƯỜNG THPT ĐẠ HUOAI KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ II ~ NĂM HỌC 2007-2008
TỔ ANH VĂN MÔN ANH VĂN LỚP 11 Mã Đề 594
Ngày ……… tháng 05 năm 2008
(Thời gian: 45 phút) Mã Phách …………

Điểm
I. READING COMPREHENSION. Read the passages below then choose and circle the correct
answer among A, B, C or D.
THE ANCIENT SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD
In 200 B.C., Philon of Byzantium, a traveller, first compiled a list of the most beautiful architectural
buildings and sculptures, which are still known today as the Seven Wonders of the World. These
wonders belong to the Ancient World and were all constructed more than 2,000 years ago. Today, only
Egyptian Pyramids at Giza remain.

In September 1999, Bernard Weber, a Swiss, launched his Web site to offer people the opportunity to
participate in the first global Internet vote to elect the New Seven Wonders of the World of the past 2,200
years. There are 25 candidate sites, 17 from UNESCO's world heritage list and 8 sites suggested by the
public. Seven of twenty-five nominated sites will be elected the New Seven Wonders of the World. Bernard
Weber said, "Seven will be the exact number of things that an average person can remember with a little
challenge, and you need that little challenge not to forget!" It is expected that the official declaration
ceremony of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, July 7, 2007, will be
broadcast around the world.
01. How many ancient wonders of the world still exist?
A. Two. B. Four. C. One. D. Three.
02. Who designed the metal structure for the Statue of Liberty?
A. An English engineer. B. A French engineer.
C. An American engineer. D. A Chinese engineer.
03. Which of the following is not located in the United States?
A. The Empire State Building. B. The Sears Tower.
C. The Statue of Liberty. D. The Petronas Towers.
04. When were the Seven Wonders of the World first compiled?
A. In the 16th century. B. In 200 A.D.
C. In the 12th century. D. More than 2,000 years ago.
05. Which of the following is the tallest building in the world now?
A. The Eiffel Tower. B. The Petronas Towers. C. Taipei 101. D. The Empire State Building
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY. Circle the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the
blank space in each sentence.
06. He used to read a lot of books, ………?
A. didn't he B. doesn't he C. did he D. doesn't he
07. Kate is the only person …… understands me.
A. that B. whom C. whose D. who
08. The spacecraft …… on the moon's surface successfully.
A. took off B. flew C. landed D. fell
09. Neither Dad nor my brothers ……. at my last party.

A. were B. was C. went D. came
10. Soccer and football are two most popular ……… sports.
A. individual B. spectator C. competitive D. crowded
11. Was Yang Liwei the first man that ……. foot on the moon?
A. set B. placed C. laid D. put
12. China …… as the first country in Asia that launched humans into space.
A. ranks B. numbers C. sorts D. classifies
13. The Games was an occasion …… strength and sports skills are tested
A. when B. which C. that D. where
14. How the Great Pyramid of Giza was built is still ……
A. mysterious B. mystery C. buried D. hidden
15. In Britain, the most ……… leisure activities are home based.
A. common B. often C. famous D. well-known
16. Vietnam was the …… country in 22
nd
SEA Games.
A. chief B. key C. master D. host