GRADE 11(10year) - REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM EXAM

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<b>QUESTION BANK FOR THE FIRST TERM – GRADE 11 </b>
<b>School year: 2020-2021 </b>

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<b>PART A: RECOGNITION </b>
<b>I. PHONETICS </b>

<b>Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation. </b>

1. A. kissed B. helped C. forced D. wanted

2. A. agreed B. missed C. liked D. watched

3. A. opened B. knocked C. played D. occurred

4. A. booked B. pushed C. caused D. matched

5. A. demanded B. lived C. questioned D. supposed
6. A. conducted B. discussed C. finished D. developed

7. A. missed B. knocked C. controlled D. crashed

8. A. rubbed B. turned C. stopped D. filled

9. A. kissed B. laughed C. looked D. loved

10. A. missed B. played C. helped D. laughed

11. A. privacy B. confident C. enquire D. lifestyle
12. A. responsible B. dependent C. self-determined D. decisive

13. A. ability B. rely C. lucky D. wealthy

14. A. charity B. campaign C. donate D. attitude

15. A. integrate B. independent C. determined D. access

16. A. discuss B. mission C. message D. successful

17. A. emblem B. member C. regret D. theme

18. A. partnership B. charter C. hard D. scholarship
19. A. opinions B. conflicts C. looks D. keeps

20. A. attics B. runs C. draws D. fills

<b>Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress. </b>

21. A. access B. control C. donate D. support

22. A. wheelchair B. visual C. treatment D. impaired
23. A. disabled B. poverty C. barrier D. celebrate
24. A. community B. individual C. accessible D. forgettable
25. A. solidarity B. cooperation C. opportunity D. popularity
26. A. heritage B. integrate C. intervene D. principle
27. A. republic B. develop C. currency D. populous

28. A. Manila B. Singapore C. Malaysia D. Cambodia

29. A. international B. interpersonal C. intelligently D. intellectually

30. A. determined B. examine C. reliant D. medicine
31. A. loneliness B. management C. confident D. protective
32. A. difficulty B. community C. ability D. effectively

33. A. profile B. promote C. prefer D. regret

34. A. matchmaking B. teenager C. romantic D. reconciled
35. A. attitude B. argument C. relevant D. assistant
36. A. interact B. concentrate C. counsellor D. influence
37. A. elegant B. argument C. compassion D. comfortable
38. A. beneficial B. conservative C. experienced D. responsible
39. A. studious B. respectful C. financial D. extended

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<b>II. VOCABULARY: </b>

<b>Choose the best option to complete the following sentences </b>

41. There is hope the disabled boy will soon be able to _______ into an inclusive school and attend regular
education classes with a mixed group of children.

A. combine B. include C. integrate D. accept

42. Self-awareness which is knowledge about strengths, weaknesses, and special _______ is very important
to disabled children.

A. talents B. efficiency C. attractive D. events

43. A good attitude won’t solve the problems associated with a learning _______, but it can give your child
hope and confidence.

A. environment B. injury C. illness D. disability

44. The principal of a special school for the disabled said that the school has no _______ to replace broken
hearing aids.

A. sum B. fund C. collection D. availability

45. The ASEAN Leaders on the 30th Anniversary of ASEAN agreed on a shared _______ of ASEAN,
living in peace, stability and prosperity.

A. dream B. vision C. imagination D. image

46. One of the ASEAN fundamental principles is mutual respect for the independence, sovereignty,
equality, and national _______ of all nations.

A. similarity B. belief C. identity D. equality

47. The ASEAN Vision 2020 agrees on a shared vision of ASEAN, living in peace, _______ and
prosperity.

A. stability B. regularity C. firmness D. strength
48. The right of every nation is to lead its national existence free from external _______.

A. involvement B. prevention C. interference D. interruption
49. If you have any problems, go to Ann. She'll always _________ a sympathetic ear.

A. give B. bring C. lend D. borrow

50. Teenage depression is a _________ problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life.

A. dangerous B. serious C. bad D. harmful

51. They were finally _________ with each other, after not speaking for nearly five years.
A. reconciled B. persuaded C. interested D. fond

52. Going into any argument, both sides know that either one is going to change the other’s _______.

A. head B. mind C. brain D. feeling

53. The courses try to get young people to feel ______ in applying new skills in order to live
independently.

A. sure B. confident C. excited D. interesting

54. Teens should have the ability to ______ loneliness.

A. deal B. cope with C. set up D. look after

55. General ______ skills are part of being independent and responsible.

A. house B. housekeeper C. housekeeping D. house-making
56. Parents and teachers play a ______ role in helping children become independent.

A. final B. quick C. deciding D. decisive

57. Parents should try to see things from a teenager’s _________.

A. difference B. conflict C. viewpoint D. choice
58. The advantages of the new method really ____ the disadvantages.

A. outperform B. outdo C. outweigh D. outgrow
59. I have a 10 p.m. ____. I would be in trouble if I returned home after that time.

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60. Jane arranged for me to go on a/an ____ date with a guy from her office.

A. blind B. group C. online D. speed

61. Knocking on closed doors before entering can be a great way for children to practice _______
behaviors.

A. respecting B. respectful C. respective D. respected
62. ________ is the state of being a father.

A. Father B. Father-in-law C. Fatherhood D. Fatherland

63. Rapid changes in personality, falling grades, constant sadness, anxiety, or sleep problems could
indicate depression, bullying, or another _________ health issue.

A. emotional B. emotionality C. emotion D. emotionalize
64. The accident and hospitalization _______ disruption on his education during his childhood.

A. causing B. to cause C. causes D. caused

65. ____ time-management skill is a core requirement for this job.

A. To master B. Mastered C. Having mastered D. Mastering

66. It was essential for him to be financially ____ of his parents, so he decided to find a part-time job.
A. dependent B. independent C. dependable D. undependable

67. We were punished for not submitting our outline on time as the task ________ by the teacher was too
difficult.

A. assigned B. assignment C. to assign D. assigning
68. Boys and girls may behave _____ in this situation.

A. difference B. differing C. different D. differently

69. Understanding the impacts of dating on teen years can help parents in their __________with teens
A. communicate B. communicating C. communication D. communicated

70. Online _______ services have helped lots of single people to find future husbands or wives.

A. date B. dating C. dated D. dates

<b>III. GRAMMAR: </b>

<b>Choose the best option to complete the following sentences </b>

71. The project work in this semester is optional, so students ____ do it.

A. must B. have to C. don't have to D. mustn't
72. You look totally exhausted. You ____ take a rest instead of working overtime.

A. should B. ought C. must D. has better

73. Students ____ cheat in the exams; it is against the rules.

A. must B. have to C. don't have to D. mustn't
74. During the examination, students _______ keep silent and focus on their own papers.

A. need B. can C. might D. have to

75. We _______ make decisions together about what to do for special events such as birthdays.

A. should B. shouldn’t C. have to D. don’t have to

76. He is very skillful at ____ animal noises.

A. being made B. to make C. made D. making

77. It is no use ____ a girl that she doesn't need to lose any weight.

A. convince B. convincing C. to convince D. to convincing
78. I have much homework that I ought ____.

A. do B. to doing C. doing D. to do

79. My teacher always gives me advice ____ suitable career in the future.

A. choosing B. to choose C. choose D. not to choose

80. My parents are glad ____ my success in finding a job after graduation.

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81. The boy _______ his sight due to the accident at the age of nine.

A. loses B. lost C. has lost D. was losing

82. All staff in this restaurant ____ an urgent meeting right now.

A. are attending B. is attending C. attends D. attend

83. We _________ your son in the school play last night. He ________ a terrific acting job. _________ in a
play before that one?

A. saw/ was doing/ Had he ever acted B. were seeing/ did/ Has he ever acted
C. had seen/ had done/ Did he ever act D. have seen/ has done/ Will he ever act
84. – “When did you come here?” – “I ________ here since last Sunday.”

A. had been B. have been C. was D. am

85. By the time we _______ to the train station, Susan _______ for us for more than two hours.
A. will get / has been waiting B. got / was waiting

C. got / had waited D. get / will wait
86. Yesterday, I _______ for work late because I _______ to set my alarm.

A. had left / forgot B. was leaving / was forgetting
C. left / had forgot D. had been leaving / would forget
87. Do you like swimming, Ba? - I ________ when I was a child but not now.

A. do B. have done C. did D. had done

88. It ____ to rain while we ____ home from school.

A. started - were walking B. was starting - were walking
C. started - walked D. was starting – walked

89. We ____ the roof for Mrs. Smith, an elderly childless woman, when it ____ with rain.
A. were mending - was pouring B. mended - poured

C. mended - was pouring D. were mending - poured
90. Her children ____ their homework yet. They are still working on it.

A. hasn’t finished B. hasn’t finishing C. haven’t finished D. haven’t finishing
91. He seemed to me a bit ________today.

A. badly B. awfully C. strangely D. strange

92. He is 16, but he often ________ younger.

A. seems B. remains C. makes D. suggests

93. To people who don’t know him he probably _________ rather unfriendly.

A. sees B. sounds C. appears D. performs

94. Now I __________ how difficult dancing is, so I’ll never criticize your performance any more.

A. am knowing B. knows C. know D. am known

95. I __________ with you that people shouldn’t drink and drive.

A. certainly agree B. am certainly agreeing C. am certainly agreed D. agree certainly
96. The fact that teens focus more on their friends may leave their parents _________ hurt.

A. believing B. thinking C. giving D. feeling

97. It ________ like you are going through a hard time in your life.

A. hears B. listens C. sees D. sounds

98. Three traditional colors - indigo, brown, and white - _______ the three major Hindu Gods: Brahma,
Vishnu and Siva.

A. represents B. represent C. is representing D. are representing

99. My brother _______ taking a course on the Malay language in order to work in Malaysia in the near
future.

A. considered B. be considering C. was considered D. is considering
100. That book __________ to the girl sitting next to me.

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<b>Choose the option that needs correction to make the sentence correct </b>
101. She began cooking after I was finishing my homework.

A B C D

102. We have finished our homework by the time they arrived.
A B C D
103. Since we leave school, I have heard nothing about Jack.
A B C D

104. When he came back home last night he immediately called his mother and tell her about his new job.
A B C D

105. I haven’t seen them for I left school three years ago.
A B C D

106. Slowly, Tom became wealthily because of his successful business.

A B C D

107. The man went crazily when being hit by a bike from behind.
A B C D
108. It listens like you are going through a hard time in your life.
A B C D

109. Look! The soup is tasting so good. Why don’t we give it a try?
A B C D

110. The chef tasted the meat cautious before serving it to his special guest.
A B C D

<b>PART B: UNDERSTANDING </b>
<b>I. VOCABULARY </b>

<b>Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) </b>
111. The government's interference in the strike has been widely criticized

A. disapproval B. intervention C. limitation D. postponement
112. The major shortcoming of ASEAN as an organization is the inability to go through many
declarations, agreements, and instruments that they have proliferated over the years.

A. advantage B. benefit C. drawback D. success

113. Mother Teresa devoted herself to caring for the sick and the poor.

A. spent B. contributed C. gave up D. dedicated

114. He is truly a reliable friend. He will always be with me and never let me down.

A. mean B. independent C. decisive D. dependable
115. The government found it very difficult to cope with the rising unemployment.

A. try B. manage C. reduce D. increase

116. I am now reconciled with two of my estranged siblings - not just my older brother, but my sister,
whom I hadn't spoken to for 17 years.

A. contactable B. harmonized C. opposed D. truthful
117. I was shocked to find out my boyfriend had cheated on me.

A. angry B. pleased C. upset D. worried

118. Many parents believe that their role is to provide children with a happy and wealthy childhood.
A. enough B. insufficient C. cash-rich D. poor

119. Being independent means you are able to take care of yourself and don’t have to rely on anyone else.
A. look after B. pay attention to C. catch sight of D. lose touch with

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<b>Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s). </b>

121. Viet Nam and Laos will closely cooperate to strengthen the solidarity of ASEAN and enhance the
vital role of the group in regional security structure.

A. agreement B. cooperation C. separation D. fellowship

122. Her graceful performance of this traditional art form in the evening session was a real source of
pleasure.

A. attractive B. effortless C. inelegant D. sophisticated

123. Economically disadvantaged students often drop out of school, choosing a low- paying job to earn
money.

A. leave B. attend C. accept D. reject

124. The maintenance of this company is dependent on international investment.
A. affective B. self-reliant C. self-restricted D. reliant

125. The consequences of the typhoon were <i><b>disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures. </b></i>

A. damaging B. beneficial C. severe D. physical

126. We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.

A. slow down B. turn down C. put down D. lie down
127. Miss Walker was a mature lady when she married.

A. annoyed B. energetic C. sensitive D. childish
128. The milk in the fridge smell awful; don't drink it.

A. fantastic B. terrible C. strange D. normal
129. It is unreasonableto judge those who dye their hair as naughty and unreliable.

A. illogical B. positive C. logical D. negative
130. My grandpa’s point of view about marriage remains conservative.

A. progressive B. traditional C. retrogressive D. conventional
<b>II. GRAMMAR </b>

<b>Choose the best option to complete the following sentences </b>

131. I didn’t think it was you. Your voice _____ strange on the phone.

A. heard B. sounded C. listened D. spoke

132. This perfume _____ amazing. I’ll buy it for my mum’s birthday.

A. feels B. sounds C. looks D. smells

133. Messy desks and drawers take much time________through piles of documents.
A. search B. searching C. on searching D. to search

134. You _____ become more responsible by sharing the housework with other people in our family.
A. should B. ought to C. had better D. All are correct.
135. I _____ to stay at home to look after my son because there is no one to help me.

A. have B. must C. should D. ought

136. Susan made a great effort ________ all homework before the deadline but it was in vain.
A. for accomplishment B. to accomplish C. accomplish D. accomplishing
137. Let's not waste time ____ about this.

A. argue B. arguing C. having argued D. to have argued
138. I insist on ____ this small present as a token of my appreciation.

A. your accepting B. you to accept C. yours accepting D. you accept
139. You should avoid ____ to the downtown area during the rush hour.

A. traveling B. to travel C. traveled D. to traveling
140. I found this wallet on the street while I _________to school.

A. walk B. am walking C. have walked D. was walking<i> </i>

141. Since _______, I have heard nothing from him.

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142. Two lions ______ from Chessington Zoo, and the police ______ to catch them.

A. will escape / try B. escaped / had tried C. have escaped / are trying D. escape / were trying
143. Tom and Mary __________ for Vietnam tomorrow.

A. leave B. are leaving C. leaving D. are left

144. She __________very angry when she knows this.

A. shall be B. has been C. will have been D. will be
145. When my friend __________, I __________ an exercise for an hour.

A. was coming – had done B. came – was doing
C. was coming – has done D. came – had done

146. My husband and his colleague __________ golf whenever they are not too busy.
A. play B. plays C. are playing D. is playing
<b>Choose the option that needs correction to make the sentence correct </b>

147. While the Browns are away on holiday, their house was broken into.
A B C D

148. He said it was a horrible room and advised me ask for something better.

A B C D

149. He has hardly never given a more impressive performance than the one this morning.
A B C D
150. I feel both excited and nervously because I have got a date with Lara tomorrow.
A B C D

<b>PART C: APPLICATION </b>

<b>Rewrite each sentence using the word(s) in the brackets, without changing its meaning. </b>
151. They think that it is a good idea for me to do voluntary work. (I)

 ________________________________________________________________________
152. They insist that I should come home at 9 o'clock every night. (make)

 ________________________________________________________________________
153. It is very important for us to do well at school. (must)

 ________________________________________________________________________
154. They always refuse to allow me to stay overnight at my friend's house. (never let)
 ________________________________________________________________________
155. I can go out with my friends at the weekend. (allow)

 ________________________________________________________________________
156. If I were you, I would spend more time talking with my children. (should)

 ________________________________________________________________________
157. John doesn't get permission to use that computer. (mustn't)

 ________________________________________________________________________

158. It is necessary that people who work here leave by 6 p.m. (must)

 ________________________________________________________________________
159. Every staff isn't allowed to smoke or eat in the office. (mustn't)

 ________________________________________________________________________
160. Customers are advised to check their luggage before leaving the airport. (ought to)
 ________________________________________________________________________
161. It is forbidden for students to cheat in the exam. (mustn't)

 ________________________________________________________________________
162. Ms. Ly is in charge of cleaning the floor every day. (has to)

 ________________________________________________________________________
163. You are not allowed to take photographs in the museum. (mustn't)

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164. It would be a good idea for you to share the housework with your mother. (ought to)
 ________________________________________________________________________
165. It is not necessary for Jack to call Ben today. (doesn't have to)

 ________________________________________________________________________
166. If you go swimming in the sea, you wear a life jacket. (ought to)

 ________________________________________________________________________
167. We wear helmets when we ride a motorbike. (have to)

 ________________________________________________________________________
168. Doctors sometimes work at the weekends and on national holidays. (have to)

 ________________________________________________________________________

169. I advise him to stop wasting money on lottery. (ought to)

 ________________________________________________________________________
170. It's necessary for you to finish your homework before going to bed. (must)

 ________________________________________________________________________
171. It isn't necessary for you to bring food and drink for lunch. (have to)

 ________________________________________________________________________
172. Fishing is not allowed in this place. (must)

 ________________________________________________________________________
173. His doctor advises him not to drink too much alcohol. (ought to)

 ________________________________________________________________________
174. Teachers advise me to study English to get a good job. (ought to)

 ________________________________________________________________________
175. Peter started playing football 3 years ago. (has)

 ________________________________________________________________________
176. My uncle has not played tennis since 1998. (last)

 ________________________________________________________________________
177. Tom began playing the piano 4 years ago. (for)

 ________________________________________________________________________
178. I have cooked for the party for 4 hours. (started)

 ________________________________________________________________________

179. The last time Tom played football was in 1998. (since)

 ________________________________________________________________________
180. We last saw him when we were students. (since)

 ________________________________________________________________________
181. We haven’t met her since she left school. (last time)

 ________________________________________________________________________
182. After his death, he received the bravery award in 1970. (after)

 ________________________________________________________________________
183. During the time of our working in Paris, we visited a lot of famous places (while)
 ________________________________________________________________________
184. They started working, and then the boss came in. (when)

 ________________________________________________________________________
185. The last bus left before Carol got to the bus stop. (after)

 ________________________________________________________________________
186. I made an appointment, and then I went to see the dentist. (before)

 ________________________________________________________________________
187.It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush-hour. (had better)

 ________________________________________________________________________
188.Could you turn the radio down ,please? (mind)

 ________________________________________________________________________
189. When young, she was often taken to the cinema. (when)

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