Bộ 5 đề thi giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 11 Global Success có đáp án - Đề 1
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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?
Pros and cons of higher education
Important habits for a successful student
Independent skills for school-leavers
Choose C
In many universities and vocational schools, who decides which class a student needs?
The students
Parents
Teachers
Choose A
What is the purpose of using a calendar?
To choose the most suitable class
To develop good habits
To manage your activities and time
Choose C
What can independent learners do?
Teach in high schools
Motivate themselves
Perform under pressure
Choose B
What should students do to manage their finance?
Make a plan on what to spend in a month
Get a part-time job
Ask for money from their family
Choose A
Script:
Having graduated from high school, many school-leavers are looking to start a new chapter of their lives. At higher education or vocational schools, independence is needed to be successful in pursuing further education. Here are some independence skills that you should have before leaving high school.
In most universities, colleges or vocational schools, it is the students who choose their classes and manage their own schedule and time. Students should take responsibility for themselves as there are neither parents nor teachers reminding them to go to classes or do their homework. Getting into the habit of making a to-do-list is useful. You can also use a calendar to keep track of what you have to do and when.
As students get more mature, they are encouraged to be more independent in their learning. Teachers expect students to learn by themselves with minimal guidance. Being independent learners also means being able to motivate yourself and evaluate your own performance.
It's also important that students know how to manage their finance. You can set a monthly budget and choose which to spend money on first. Whether you get allowances from your family or have a part-time job, managing your money is essential for your journey ahead.
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?
Anxiety of many school-leavers about their future jobs
The supporting roles of parents and teachers in guiding school-leavers to pursue their dreams
Contrasting views on future education choices between a school-leaver and her parents
The misunderstanding of choosing a university between a school-leaver and her parents
Choose C
What does the word their in line 9 mean?
Low-qualified individuals’
Ordinary people’s
Duong’s parents’
School-leavers’
Choose A
Why do Duong’s parents try to impose their opinions on her?
Because of her homeroom teacher’s advice
Because of her impressive academic performance
Because of her parents’ hardship
Because of social prejudice
Choose D
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation from Mr Trung?
Trying to win a place at a popular economic university
Finding a part-time job while studying at university
Selecting a university with reasonable costs
Choosing a university that awards scholarships to top students
Choose A
Which of the following is true about the passage?
Duong has had a lot of practical experience since her graduation.
Duong prefers going straight to university to training for a stable job.
Duong can make her own decision without her teacher’s advice.
Duong’s parents might be convinced by her new idea once again.
Choose D
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.
means
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.
sale
For instance, Machu Picchu in Peru, renowned (3) ___________ its religious, administrative and political centre for the Inca civilisation,
for
In some countries, many steps (4) ___________ mitigate and avoid further damage and ...
to
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.
fine
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)
in order to have
Lucas is the only member who has still persevered with this conservation project.
Lucas is the only member __________ with this conservation project. (HAVE)
to have still persevered
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)
not having taken notice
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.
Having been established
The fastest way __________ (travel) from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang is by plane.
to travel
The One Pillar Pagoda __________ (build) in 1049 by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong.
was built
The visitor was heavily fined for__________ (ruin) some stalagmites on purpose in the national limestone cave.
having ruined
These learners __________ (take) a course on developing self-study skills recently.
have taken
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?
Sample writing:
When students finish their high-school life and enter the new door of adulthood, they hardly avoid living far from their family to pursue their dreams in urban universities. Living independently can bring freshmen both challenges and benefits.
First of all, most first-year students will have to do every household chores by themselves, such as washing clothes and cooking meals. Sharing their room with other mates might lessen the burden; however, fierce arguments possibly happen when they split the chores unequally. Additionally, financial ruin at the end of the month is also a taxing issue facing higher education students.
On the other hand, once students get used to living independently, they will gain numerous advantages. They can master household skills as well as learn how to sympathetically accept others’ flaws, lower their high self-esteem and complete their duties. As for managing the monthly budget, they know where to buy affordable items and how to save up money in case of emergency.
In conclusion, living independently might be challenging but beneficial to many tertiary students. They shouldn’t be afraid of its challenges and regard it as a great opportunity to make their university life more colourful.
IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS
TASK 1.
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.
landscape
ancient
graduate
bachelor
Choose B
TASK 1.
Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.
expense
preserve
basic
household
Choose B
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others. Circle A, B, C or D.
valley
complex
habit
campaign
Choose D
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others. Circle A, B, C or D.
management
doctorate
advantage
confidence
Choose C
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.
chance
voice
speech
offer
Choose B
Instead of attending a higher education institution, Nam has made up his mind to enroll in a ____________ diploma programme about electrical techniques.
vocational
educational
qualified
scientific
Choose A
Kevin is a serious and reliable student, so it’s easy for him to _________ his teachers’ trust.
make
achieve
earn
lose
Choose C
Many teenagers should be more independent ____________ parents’ financial support.
with
on
at
of
Choose D
Viet Nam is one of the countries that have ____________ preserved many traditional performing art forms.
successive
successful
successfully
successively
Choose C
