Bộ 5 đề thi giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 11 Global Success có đáp án - Đề 1

I. LISTENING

Listen to some information about important skills. Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.

What is the best title for this talk? 

In many universities and vocational schools, who decides which class a student needs? 

What is the purpose of using a calendar? 

What can independent learners do? 

What should students do to manage their finance? 

II. READING

TASK 1. Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the questions.

Like many other school leavers, Duong is coping with the issue of high life-plan anxiety. There are two conventionally available options for her to consider: entering the world of work or enrolling in the university system. She has finished high school this year and wants to get work immediately; however, it’s difficult for her to go ahead with her plan due to her parents’ objections. In Viet Nam’s society, it’s a common practice that people with low qualifications rarely earn others’ respect and have fewer opportunities to get promotions in their career ladder. That’s why her parents strongly expect that her distinguished academic result of the national entrance examination can help her win a place at a popular economic university despite her family’s state of financial crisis. In contrast, she doesn’t want to put more strain on her family with costly tuition fees and huge student loan debts during the four years of university. She has convinced her parents to let her find a stable job to support her family several times before, but they haven’t agreed yet. Yesterday she had a consultation meeting with Mr Trung, her homeroom teacher. He advised her to give in her parents’ demand by choosing a university with reasonable fees and scholarships offered to excellent students.  Meanwhile, she can obtain a part-time job to relieve the cost burden, accumulate more experience and decorate her future CV. Now she is taking his advice into account and ready to persuade her parents to change their minds one more time.

What is the passage mainly about? 

What does the word their in line 9 mean? 

Why do Duong’s parents try to impose their opinions on her? 

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation from Mr Trung?

Which of the following is true about the passage?

TASK 2. Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.

Most valuable heritage sites across the world are made to the public, which (1) ___________ running the risk of weakening the protection for them. Apparently, these historic sites are run by cash-strapped local authorities, and thus the huge source of money attained from the (2) ___________ of sightseeing tickets can contribute to the struggle of restoration and preservation of the historical buildings. Nevertheless, the architectural damage of many international gems boils down to lack of maintenance, lenient regulations, loose management of massive flocks of tourists and above all, tourist’s poor awareness. For instance, Machu Picchu in Peru, renowned (3) ___________ its religious, administrative and political centre for the Inca civilisation, is often reported illegally trespassing and vandalism cases caused by tourists. In some countries, many steps (4) ___________ mitigate and avoid further damage and deterioration of ancient assets are taken, such as paying a heavy (5) ___________ and even imprisonment, but still like drops in the ocean.

Most valuable heritage sites across the world are made to the public, which (1) ___________ running the risk of weakening the protection for them.

Apparently, these historic sites are run by cash-strapped local authorities, and thus the huge source of money attained from the (2) ___________ of sightseeing tickets can contribute to the struggle of restoration and preservation of the historical buildings.

For instance, Machu Picchu in Peru, renowned (3) ___________ its religious, administrative and political centre for the Inca civilisation,

In some countries, many steps (4) ___________ mitigate and avoid further damage and ...

In some countries, many steps (4) ___________ mitigate and avoid further damage and deterioration of ancient assets are taken, such as paying a heavy (5) ___________ and even imprisonment, but still like drops in the ocean.      

III. WRITING

TASK 1. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets and do not change it. Write NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.

Anne is working overtime this week so that she can have another two days off for her holiday.

Anne is working overtime this week __________ another two days off for her holiday. (ORDER)

Lucas is the only member who has still persevered with this conservation project.

Lucas is the only member __________ with this conservation project. (HAVE)

I didn’t pay attention to what my lecturer was saying, and then I was criticised for that.

I was criticised for __________ of what my lecturer was saying. (HAVING)

TASK 2. Write an opinion essay (150-180 words) about the challenges and benefits of living independently.

You can use the following questions as cues.

- When might students live far from their family?

- What are the challenges of living independently that students have to face with?

- What benefits can students get when living independently?

- What should students do to make their independent life easier?

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS

TASK 1.

Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.                                                           

TASK 1.

Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D. 

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others. Circle A, B, C or D.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others. Circle A, B, C or D.

TASK 2. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D.      

Students should give ____________ to alternative methods for preserving historic sites in their local areas. 

Instead of attending a higher education institution, Nam has made up his mind to enroll in a ____________ diploma programme about electrical techniques. 

Kevin is a serious and reliable student, so it’s easy for him to _________ his teachers’ trust. 

Many teenagers should be more independent ____________ parents’ financial support. 

Viet Nam is one of the countries that have ____________ preserved many traditional performing art forms. 

TASK 3. Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

__________ (establish) in 2012, his non-profit organisation  made a significant contribution to preserving local heritages.

The fastest way __________ (travel)  from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang is by plane.

The One Pillar Pagoda __________ (build) in 1049 by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong.

The visitor was heavily fined for__________ (ruin) some stalagmites on purpose in the national limestone cave.

These learners __________ (take) a course on developing self-study skills recently.