Đề thi giữa kì 1 Tiếng Anh 11 Global Success THPT Gia Định (Hồ Chí Minh) 2023-2024 có đáp án

V. ERROR RECOGNITION

VI. GAP FILLING

THE GENERATION GAP

People talk about the generation gap as a kind of division between young people and their parents. It is something which is generally a problem when children enter their teenage years, and results (26) complaints on both sides. Parents, for example, can often be heard to say that young people are disrespectful and disobedient and in addition, tend to be irresponsible when spending because they don't appreciate the (27) of money. (28) on the other hand, complain that their parents don't understand them.

What has gone wrong? One explanation lies in (29) society has changed. In the past, children would typically continue the way of life of their parents. In today's world, parents are very (30)

for their children because they want them to achieve more than they did. The problem is that the children often don't agree with their parents' plans. Teenagers also reach maturity at an earlier age than they used to and want their independence sooner. The resulting conflict is painful to both sides.

B. WRITING

I. READING: Read the following excerpt from a passage and decide if the following statements are true (1) or false (F).

Visitors to London are struck by the proud splendor and glamour of one of the world's oldest capitals, admiring iconic sites like Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. However, visitors seeking a glimpse into the city's everyday life should not miss Portobello Market, which is the most-visited market in London.

This vibrant market has been featured in a number of films, documentaries and bestselling books, the most famous being the film "Notting Hill" starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, which brought Portobello Market to the attention of audiences all over the world. Portobello Market is divided into different sections selling second-hand items, clothing, jewelry, souvenirs and vegetables. The most sought-after area is devoted to antiques. Visitors may feel overwhelmed as there are over 1,000 booths manned by antique dealers from throughout England. It's a great fun to browse through antique cameras, watches, pottery and paintings the date back 300 years. They are sold at different prices, so it's possible to find a few good bargains. It seems that both buyers and sellers look forward to the weekends when they can meet and escape the city's fast pace at Portobello Market.

When tired from exploring the market, visitors can drop into the nearby food courts to savor an Indian curry, Italian pizza or sandwiches from Europe. It's a great pleasure to drink a cappuccino while listening to street performers. These represent the lively fun of Portobello Market, offering exciting experiences that keep people coming back.

II. Complete the sentences with suitable phrasal verbs from the list below:

put up with, bring up, catch up with, look up, go back on

III. WORD FORM: Complete each sentence below with the correct form of the words given in brackets.

IV. TRANSFORMATION

Complete the sentences so that the meaning stays the same. Do not change the word given. You must use between 3-5 words, including the word given.