G11 KEY REVISION FOR THE 1st MID TERM

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REVISION FOR THE FIRST MID-TERM TEST
UNIT 1, 2, 3 ENGLISH 11
Class 11A1 …………………………………………………………………
PHONETICS
1. Find the words which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. childcare
B. privacy
C. mature
2. A. afford
B. force
C. top
3. A. compassion
B. progress
C. discussion
4. A. achievement
B. appearance
C. enthusiastic
5. A. confidence
B. achievement
C. engage
6. A. potential
B. psychologist
C. oppose
7. A. initiative
B. confidence
C. enthusiastic
8. A. reaction
B. achievement
C. matchmaking
9. A. matchmaking

B. face
C. dating
10. A. advice
B. reconciled
C. incident
11. A. contact
B. initiative
C. interact
12. A. pyramid
B. hygiene
C. nylon
13. A. prioritise
B. privacy
C. determined

D. elegant
D. norm
D. pressure
D. initiative
D. permission
D. contribution
D. tension
D. enthusiastic
D. teenager
D. decisive
D. lifetime
D. lifestyle
D. strive

2. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

14. A. studious
B. respectful
C. financial
15. A. curfew
B. conflict
C. control
16. A. confident
B. approach
C. communicate
17. A. protective
B. fulfill
C. motivated
18. A. management
B. discourage
C. advertisement
19. A. attitude
B. argument
C. relevant
20. A. interact
B. concentrate
C. counsellor
21. A. determined
B. examine
C. reliant
22. A. loneliness
B. management
C. confident
23. A. difficulty
B. community
C. ability

24. A. counsellor
B. decisive
C. confident
25. A. management
B. protective
C. respectful

D. extended
D. homestay
D. contribute
D. priority
D. overcome
D. assistant
D. influence
D. medicine
D. protective
D. effectively
D. discipline
D. reliant

READING
1. Read the following passage and choose best answer for each blank.
Unlike in the West, where the family members tend (1)______ each other as equals, members of a
Chinese ideal family are differentiated by an unspoken hierarchical order. One’s position in the family is
usually (2)______ by one’s seniority or age, whereby aside from the parents, the eldest son usually shoulder
more responsibility and enjoys more authority among those of his generation.
Under this hierarchical order, such principles as “respecting the old and caring for the young” and
“loving fathers raise filial sons” have become the code of ethics (3)______ binds a family together. The older
generation is responsible (4)______ looking after the younger generation, while the younger generation
(5)______ be obedient and respectful towards their elders. These principles, passed on by word of mouth and

taught from one generation to another, have been ingrained in the Chinese psyche.
1. A. treat
B. to treat
C. treating
D. to be treated
2. A. done
B. made
C. appreciated
D. determined
3. A. what
B. whose
C. that
D. when
4. A. for
B. about
C. in
D. on
5. A. should
B. can
C. may
D. would


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2. Read the following passage and choose best answer for each blank.
Parent and child conflicts can occur for many reasons. When conflict occurs, the entire family can be
thrown into (21) ______ turmoil. Resolving a parent and child conflict requires the participation of everyone
involved. (22) _______ is a very beneficial tool in resolving conflict. "When parenting, we need to listen to
our children and consider their input," says psychologist Dr. Longhurst. Understanding why a parent and child
conflict occurs and how to (23) ________ it can help bring harmony back to the entire family.

Although there is not one single cause for parent and child conflicts, Psychology Today lists a few common
reasons. Some conflicts occur when parents cannot give as much (24)____ or support to their children as is
desired. If a family has multiple children, the middle children may feel lost and act out. As a child grows up,
they begin to insert their own (25) ______ into their lives. Sometimes conflict occurs due to generational
clashes. Parents' morals and views of life can be very different from their children's.
21. A.emotional
22. A. Language
23. A. resolve
24. A. attitude
25. A. dependence

B. believing
B. Conversation
B. answer
B. attention
B. choice

C. sensitive
C.Communication
C. request
C. feeling
C. chance

D. social
D. Emotion
D. help
D. abilities
D. independence

3. Read the following passage and choose best answer for each blank.

All relationships go through difficult times. In the past, when married couples had problems they usually
didn’t (21) ____. They had to either (22) ____ with each other or continue to live together in an unhappy
relationship. Getting divorced wasn’t an option for most people due to economic and social reasons. Some
people believe that this wasn’t such a bad thing. They say that relationships require hard work and (23) ____.
“If a relationship is going to last a lifetime, you have to keep working at it,” says Doreen, who is celebrating
her fiftieth wedding anniversary this year. “It isn’t all roses and romance (24) ____ perfect all of the time.
These days young people give up when there’s the (25)____ argument.” Experts agree that communication is
key.
21
A. grow up
B. split up
C. chat up
D. make up
22
A. get on
B. go out
C. get back
D. fall out
23
A. agreement
B. commitment
C. argument
D. achievement
24
A. Someone
B. No one
C. Anyone
D. Everyone
25
A. smallest

B. most violent
C. slightest
D. most controversial
4. Read the following passage and choose best answer for each blank.
Many young people strive to be (21) ______. That means you are able to take care of yourself, and you don’t
have to rely (22) ______anyone else. However, to live independently, you need a number of life skills in order
not to depend on your parents and older brothers or sisters. One of the most important skills is time
management which can help you build your confidence and (23) _____.With good time management skills,
you can perform your daily tasks, including your responsibilities at school and at home with pleasing results.
(24) _____, you will not feel stressed when exam dates are approaching. These skills can also help you act
more independently and (25)_____ get better grades at school and have more time for your family and friends.
21. A. independent
B. effective
C. dependent
D. suitable
22. A. on
B. in
C. at
D. of
23. A. self-discipline
B. self-esteem
C. self-reliant
D. well-informed
24. A. However
B. Moreover
C. In addition
D. But for
25. A. carefully
B. friendly
C. responsibly

D. successfully
5. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.


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Despite complaints about the widening generation gap in modern society, in an increasing number of (21)_______,
the generation gap is shrinking or disappearing thanks to changes in parents’ attitudes and behaviour. Parents also
want to be (22) _____ to their teenager children.
A lot of parents have changed their approach to discipline. Instead of forcing their children to do things in a very
controlling way, parents try to (23) ______ with their children and explain what they expect them to do and why.
It is also true that family members have become more open to each other. Topics such as sex and drugs, which used
to be avoided in family conversations, are now more (24)______.
In addition, parents nowadays are more youthful in appearance and (25) _______. It is common to see parents
joining in activities such as rollerblading or in-line skating with their children.
21. A. households
22. A. nearer
23. A. reason
24. A. familiar
25. A. feelings

B. childcare
B. warmer
B. answer
B. common
B. emotions

C. footsteps
C. closer
C. listen

C. famous
C. abilities

D. viewpoints
D. more caring
D. help
D. well-known
D. attitudes

6. Read the following passage and answer the questions.
A long and happy marriage is something that many people wish for, but finding the right partner is
much more difficult than you might imagine. A friend of mine, Susan, had not been very successful in her
attempt to find the perfect partner, and she was beginning to lose heart and feel rather depressed. One day she
happened to hear someone talking about a computer dating agency which could help her to find the ideal
partner. Susan immediately made an appointment to see someone at the agency, then waited to see what would
happen. The agency arranged a meeting with a "suitable” partner at the local railway station a week later,
although I advised her not to go. My friend arrived a few minutes early but could see no one who matched the
appearance of the man in the photograph she had been sent. She noticed a man waiting under the station clock
and holding a bunch of flowers. But there was no one else around. Suddenly the man started chatting to her
and, after a while, he asked her if she would like to go and have a coffee. Not until much later did they come
to the conclusion that they had both waiting for each other! When they had both recovered from the shock,
they decided that the computer had been right after all!
1. What do many people wish for?
.....................................................................................................
Many people wish for a long and happy marriage
2. Why did Susan lose her heart and feel depressed?
.....................................................................................................
Because she had not been very successful in her attempt to find the perfect partner/ Because She failed to find
a perfect partner
3. What did the agency do?

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The agency arranged a meeting with a "suitable” partner at the local railway station a week later
4. Who did Susan see at the station?
.....................................................................................................
Susan saw a man holding a bunch of flowers.
7. Read the following passage and answer the questions.
Over the past few years, in both the USA and the UK, the number of multi-generational households with three
or four generations living under the same roof has increased. This trend has been result of several economic
factors.
High unemployment rates, part-time work and low-paid jobs have forced young adults to back with their
parents. In addition, families now face high costs of housing and heavier pressures of both childcare and
elderly care.


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Living under the same roof with three or four generations can be frustrating because of the lack of space,
independence and privacy, and the daily conflicts brought about by differences in values and attitudes.
However, its advantages outweigh the disadvantages. When living with members of their expected family,
young children can develop relationships with adults other than their parents, and old people can become more
active when they interact with the young generations.
Whether we accept it or not, the trend keeps growing as more and more people are choosing traditional
extended families.
Answer the following questions.
1. What family trend has increased in the USA and the UK?
..................................................................................................................
The number of multi-generational households with three or four generations living under the same roof has
increased in the USA and the UK.
2. What are the reasons for this family trend?
..................................................................................................................
This trend has been result of several economic factors.

3. Where do the conflicts in an extended family come from?
..................................................................................................................
 The conflicts in an extended family come from differences in values and attitudes.
4. How do young children benefit from living in an extended family?
..................................................................................................................
Young children can develop relationships with adults other than their parents.
5. How can old people benefit from living in an extended family?
..................................................................................................................
 Old people can become more active when they interact with the young generations.
WRITING
1. Rewrite the following sentences, using the cleft structure “It is/ was … that” to emphasize the underlined
words or phrases.
1. My father usually complains about my students whenever they go to my house.
_______________________________________________________________.
2. In Italy and Switzerland, teens gathered for parties at a home and slept there when the party was over.
_______________________________________________________________.
3. Kissing is considered as a part of getting to know each other in Brazil.
________________________________________________________.
4. Dating is not allowed until the age of 15 in Central and South America.
_______________________________________________________.
5. Girls are to buy boys white chocolate on Valentine’s Day in Japan.
__________________________________________________________.
6. We often gathered for dinner in this restaurant
_________________________________________________________.
7. The boy must give the girl twice as much chocolate.
_________________________________________________________.
8. People in the Netherlands have fewer dating rules than any other places in the world.
_________________________________________________________.
9. The village is located in a mountainous area.
__________________________________________________________.

10. The countryside is the most beautiful in autumn.
__________________________________________________________.
2. Rewrite each sentence without changing its meaning, using the words in brackets


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1. It would be a good idea for you to ask him for help with this exercise. (ought)
2. It is necessary for young people to think about their future career seriously. (must)
3. You are not allowed to cross this area. (must)
4. It’s advisable for you to tell the truth to your parents about your problems. (should)
5. She needs to wash these potatoes. (have to)
6. I’d wish you give up smoking. (should)
7. It is not necessary for her to take this course. (have to)
8. It is necessary for you to give these books back to the library. (must)
9. It is very impotant for us to do well at school. (must)
10. You aren’t allowed to use your cell phone in class. (must)
11. It would be a good idea for you to talk to your parents about your problem. ( &+ )
12. It is not necessary for me to type my essay. ( $6

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13. I’d advise you to tell the truth to your family. ("

&( )

14. It is necessary for young people to plan their future career carefully. ()&" )

1. My parents never let me forget to do my homework.
My parents always remind ……………………………………………….…….……………………...
2. They think that it is a good idea for me to do voluntary work.

They think that I should ……………………………………………….……………………………….
3. They always refuse to allow me to stay overnight at my friend’s house.
They never let ……………………………………………….…………………………….…………….


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4. They insist that I should come home at 9 o’clock every night.
They make ……………………………………………….……………………………………………….
5. My mother expects me to work as a teacher like her.
It is my mother’s wish that I should ……………………………………………….……………….……
6. It is very important for us to do well at school.
We must ……………………………………………….………………………………………………….
7. I can go out with my friends at the weekend.
I am allowed …………………………………………………………………….……………………….
8. It is not necessary for me to agree with everything my parents say.
I don’t have ………………………………………….………………………….……………………….
4. Rewrite the sentences, using the to infinitive
Example: We were happy because we met some interesting people.
→ We were happy to meet some interesting people.
1. The little boy was afraid when he jumped into the pool.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. She is proud that she is the leader of the group.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. The students were excited when they heard that they had won the competition.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. My mother was very surprised when she heard I would take part in the storytelling contest.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I’m sorry if I may disturb you.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Combine the sentences, using the to infinitive

Example: All of us want to visit the Citadel. It’s interesting.
→ It’s interesting for all of us to visit the Citadel.
1. Don’t expect that everybody will understand you. It’s unreasonable.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. We can’t guess what will happen. It’s impossible.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Everyone can learn some simple sentences in English such as How are you? or Thank you. It’s easy.
It’s easy …………………………………………………………………………..
4. You should take a map with you when travelling in a foreign country. It’s necessary.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. You can finish the project on your own. It’s possible.
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Don’t bring your umbrella with you. It's unnecessary.


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 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Rewrite these sentences, using the cleft structure (It is/ was….that) to emphasise the underlined part
1. The first Olympic Games were held in Greece.
 ……………………………………………………………………
2. Nam won the first prize in the English speaking contest.
 ……………………………………………………………………
 ……………………………………………………………………
3. I am making a chocolate cake for my best friend’s birthday party.
 ……………………………………………………………………
4. Scotland’s most famous poet Robert Burns was born in 1759.
 ……………………………………………………………………
 ……………………………………………………………………
5. Working on a computer gives me headaches.
 ……………………………………………………………………