Đề thi giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 11 có đáp án (Đề 3)
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Brian wants to borrow Andrew’s cellphone for a while.
Brian: “Do you mind if I use your cellphone for a while?” – Andrew: “__________.”
You can say that again.
Certainly, it’s true.
Not at all. Feel free.
Yes, you can use it.
Đáp án: C
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.
During the last 400 years, most scientists have (31)_______ on mathematics for the development of their inventions or discoveries. However, one great British scientist, Michael Faraday, did not make (32)_______ of mathematics. Faraday, the son of a poor blacksmith, was born in London in 1791 and had no education beyond reading and writing.
In 1812, Faraday was hired as a bottle washer by the great chemist Humphrey Davy. Later, Faraday became a greater scientist than Davy, making the last years of Davy’s life embittered (33)________ jealousy. Faraday made the first electric motor in 1821, a device that used electricity to produce movement. Then Faraday became interested in the relationship between electricity and magnetism. In 1831, he (34)_________ that when a magnet is moved near a wire, electricity flows in the wire. With this discovery, he produced a machine for making electricity called dynamo. Faraday then went on to show how electricity affects chemical substances.
Because Faraday believed that money should be given to the poor, when he grew old, he was very poor. However , Queen Victoria (35)________ him for his discoveries by giving him a stipend and a house. He died in 1867.
During the last 400 years, most scientists have (31)_______ on mathematics for the development of their inventions or discoveries.
made
consisted
relied
insisted
Đáp án: C
However, one great British scientist, Michael Faraday, did not make (32)_______ of mathematics.
usage
use
utilization
advantage
Đáp án: B
Later, Faraday became a greater scientist than Davy, making the last years of Davy’s life embittered (33)________ jealousy.
from
by
discovered
created
Đáp án: D
In 1831, he (34)_________ that when a magnet is moved near a wire, electricity flows in the wire.
insisted
invented
discovered
created
Đáp án: C
However , Queen Victoria (35)________ him for his discoveries by giving him a stipend and a house.
rewarded
supplied
prized
awarded
Đáp án: A
Alice and Sarah are talking about their study at school.
Alice: “I think that your study result is much better.” – Sarah: “___________.”
No, thanks. I can do it.
You’ve got t be kidding. I think it’s bad.
Yes, please. Just a little.
Thank you. I’d love to.
Đáp án: B
Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.
determine
cultural
informal
tradition
Đáp án: B
Pick out the word that has the primary stress different from that of the other words.
person
signal
instance
attract
Đáp án: D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Most vacationers can’t stand travelling in packed cars or stay in dirty hotel rooms.
Most
travelling
packed
stay
Đáp án: D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Every country has its own traditions, some of them have existed for centuries.
Every
its own
some of them
for
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Đây là lỗi sai về mệnh đề quan hệ, cụ thể là mệnh đề rút gọn hoặc mệnh đề quan hệ không xác định.
Hai mệnh đề "Every country has its own traditions" và "some of them have existed for centuries" được nối bằng dấu phẩy không hợp ngữ pháp.
Sửa: some of them → some of which
Dịch: Mỗi quốc gia đều có truyền thống riêng của mình, một số trong số đó đã tồn tại hàng thế kỷ.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
The shocking news in newspapers are what people are talking about this morning.
shocking
in
are
about
Đáp án: C
Choose the most suitable words or phrases to fill in the blanks.
We’d better ________ early so as to avoid the heavy traffic.
Set off
go about
come apart
take up
Đáp án: A
When you come out of the lift, you will see 2 doors, a red one and a blue one. My door is ________ blue.
An
0
a
the
Đáp án: D
By the end of next year, Geogre __________ Japanese for 2 months.
Has learnt
would learn
will have learnt
will learn
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Thì của động từ
Dấu hiệu nhận biết: By the end of next year (trước cuối năm sau) => sử dụng thì tương lai hoàn thành để diễn tả một hành động xảy ra trước một thời điểm trong tương lai
Cấu trúc: S + will have Vp2
Dịch: Tính tới cuối năm sau là George sẽ học tiếng Nhật được hai tháng rồi.
Because I was short ________ money to buy a book yesterday, I had to borrow some from my friend.
On
of
at
in
Đáp án: B
The suspect is believed _________ by the police some days ago.
Having released
To have been released
to be released
to being released
Đáp án: C
In American culture, people avoid asking someone about age, ________, and salary because this is considered impolite.
Marry
married
marrying
marriage
Đáp án: D
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Cấu tạo từ
A. marry (v): kết hôn
B. married (adj): đã có vợ/chồng
C. marrying: động từ đuôi –ing của động từ “marry”
D. marriage (n): hôn nhân, tình trạng hôn nhân
Vị trí cần điền là một danh từ đứng song hành với các danh từ “age” và “salary”, nối với nhau bằng dấu phẩy và từ “and”, nên ta chọn D.
Dịch: Trong văn hóa Mỹ, mọi người tránh hỏi ai đó về tuổi tác, hôn nhân và mức lương vì điều này được coi là bất lịch sự.
My sister is _______ seafood, so she never tries these delicious dishes.
Allergic to
tired of
keen on
preferable
Đáp án: A
The policeman wanted to know where he _________.
Was night before
Had been the previous night
was last night
had been the last night
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Câu gián tiếp
Câu này là câu tường thuật lại câu hỏi Wh- với động từ wanted to know. Câu trực tiếp có thể là:
"Where were you last night?" the policeman asked.
→ Khi tường thuật câu hỏi này:
Giữ nguyên từ để hỏi (where)
Lùi thì: were → had been (vì là câu hỏi về thời gian quá khứ).
Đổi cụm từ thời gian từ last night thành the previous night để phù hợp với câu tường thuật.
Dựa vào cấu trúc câu tường thuật và quy tắc lùi thì, chọn B.
Dịch: Viên cảnh sát muốn biết anh ấy đã ở đâu vào đêm hôm trước.
Many plants and animals are now under threat of ___________.
Expression
explusion
extinction
extension
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
A. expression (n): biểu hiện
B. explusion (n): sự bùng nổ
C. extinction (n): sự tuyệt chủng
D. extension (n): sự mở rộng
Dựa vào nghĩa câu, chọn C.
Dịch: Nhiều loài thực vật và động vật hiện đang có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng.
Learning English isn’t so difficult once you ____________.
Get down to it
get on it
get down with it
get off it
Đáp án: C
It never __________ his mind that his dishonesty would be discovered.
Crossed
came
spunk
passed
Đáp án: A
It was one of ______ I’ve ever seen.
The most boring film
most boring films
The film more borings
the more boring films
Đáp án: A
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
balance
bake
brave
station
Đáp án: A
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
booked
ended
matched
pushed
Đáp án: B
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question: Think about the interviewer’s comments because they may help you prepare better when you are called for the next job interview.
Remarks
compliments
characters
behaviours
Đáp án: A
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question: Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
Polluting
destroying
vanishing
damaging
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng – Từ đồng nghĩa
disappear (v): biến mất
Xét các đáp án:
A. pollute (v): gây ô nhiễm
B. destroy (v): phá hủy
C. vanish (v): biến mất
D. damage (v): gây hại
→ disappearing = vanishing
Dịch: Sự sống trên Trái Đất đang biến mất nhanh chóng và sẽ tiếp tục như vậy nếu không có hành động khẩn cấp.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
Interested in
busy with
relexed about
free from
Đáp án: D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question: The consequences of the typhoon were disatrous due to the lack of effective measures.
Meaningful
beneficial
excited
damaging
Đáp án: B
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning.
“Would you like a cup of coffee?” he said.
He asked me if I would like a cup of coffee.
He offered me a cup of coffee
He wondered if I would like a cup of coffee.
He wanted me to drink a cup of coffee.
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Câu tường thuật (Reported Speech)
Câu gốc "Would you like a cup of coffee?" là một lời mời lịch sự. Khi tường thuật lại, ta dùng động từ "offer" (mời, đề nghị) để diễn đạt đúng nghĩa.
Xét các đáp án khác:
A. He asked me if I would like a cup of coffee. → Sai vì "ask" thường dùng cho câu hỏi thông tin, không phù hợp với lời mời.
C. He wondered if I would like a cup of coffee. → Sai vì "wonder" diễn tả sự thắc mắc, không phù hợp với nghĩa lời mời.
D. He wanted me to drink a cup of coffee. → Sai vì "want" diễn tả mong muốn của người nói, không đúng với nghĩa câu gốc.
Chọn B.
Dịch: "Bạn có muốn uống một tách cà phê không?" anh ấy nói.
→ Anh ấy mời tôi một tách cà phê.
Mary lost her ticket. She didn’t go to the concert.
If Mary hadn’t lost her ticket, she would go to the concert.
Hadn’t Mary lost her ticket, she would have gone to the concert.
If Mary had lost her ticket, she would have gone to the concert.
Had Mary not lost her ticket, she would have gone to the concert.
Đáp án: D
It is certain that he didn’t finish his homework last night because he spent all night playing computer games.
He shouldn’t have finished his homework last night because he spent all night playing computer games.
He needn’t have finished his homework last night because he spent all night playing computer games.
He mustn’t have finished his homework last night because he spent all night playing computer games.
He can’t have finished his homework last night because he spent all night playing computer games.
Đáp án: D
The new retaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
However good the new restaurant looks, it doesn’t appear to attract many customers.
Đáp án: D
She suddenly left the job. We were all surprised at this.
As we were all surprised, she suddenly left the job.
Although she suddenly left the job, we weren’t all surprised.
She suddenly left the job in order to surprise us all.
That she suddenly left the job surprised us all.
Đáp án: D








