ĐỀ CƯƠNG KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ 2 NĂM HỌC: 2023-2024 MÔN TIẾNG ANH 11

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A.mix B. site C. visit D. science
2. A.folk B. propose C. original D. social
3. A. teenage B. luggage C. heritage D. encourage
4. A. ancient B. special C. complex D. appreciate
5. A. explore B. extreme C. exciting D. examination
II. Find the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. festive B. second C. temple D. return
2. A. preserve B. concern C. tourist D. explore
3. A. tradition B. important C. abundant D. masterpiece
4. A. associate B. magnificent C. mausoleum D. harmonious
5. A. architecture B. authenticity C. unforgettable D. archaeology
III. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. Phong Nha - Ke Bang is one of VietNam’s UNESCO natural world _______.
A. caves B. heritage C. landscapes D. organisations
2. A lot of _____ from ancient times are on display at the national heritage museum.
A. relics B. regions C. traditions D. features
3. Scholars believe that there are still relics buried under the tomb and a waiting______.
A. attraction B. civilization C. preservation D. excavation
4. Many old houses were pulled down to make space for building a new residential_____.
A. complex B. temple C. community D. heritage
5. In 1805, King Gia Long requested the building of a new, smaller citadel called Hanoi_____.
A. town B. centre C. citadel D. square
6. You can go to Hoi An Ancient Town in central Viet Nam to learn about cultural values of the _____ .
A. past B. today C. future D. present
7. A mixed heritage site is a site that has both_____ and cultural importance.
A. historic B. natural C. economic D. admirable
8. Most of the house remain _____ even after two hundred years.
A. intact B. damaged C. destroyed D. complete
9. The commercial activity of the port made it important______ center from the 15 th to the 19th century.
A. trade B. culture C. history D. archaeology
10. We can go on a tour by boat, see areas of natural_____ , and listen to folk music.
A. beauty B. beauties C. beautiful D. beautiful
11. Scientists working on the site found many ancient tools, tombs and pottery, and made some important
_______ discoveries.
A. archaeology B. archaeologist C. archaeological D. archaeologically
12. Many _____ have raised the hypothesis of traces of 3 kinds of writing system, following the pattern
of pictorial writing with straight and curved lines.
A. researcher B. researchers C. research D. researching
13. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is the 8th World Heritage Site in Viet Nam to be ______by
UNESCO.
A. recognize B. recognition C.recognized D. recognizing

IV. Circle the underlined part A, B,C, or D that needs correction.

1. They live in an large apartment complex in District 7.
A B C D
2. This park has been recognized as a world nature heritage site by UNESCO.
A B C D
3. Lack of preserve of this heritage building has resulted in damage to its walls.
A B C D
4. The complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Viet Nam to add to the World Heritage List
A B C D
5. He bought a new camera for capturing beautiful moments during his trip. => to capture
A B C D
V.Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word of the following sentences.
1. Hoi An is an ancient town in the central coast region of Vietnam.
A. new B. modern C. antique D. historic
2. Visitors with more abundant travel budgets can enjoy the comfort of five- star hotels and luxury cruise
ships.
A. tight B. plentiful C. pretty D. intelligent
3. These monuments are a vital part of the cultural heritage of South America.
A. important B. complex C. architectural D. unnecessary
4. Trang An Landscape Complex is breathtaking area of limestone mountain surrounding low cultivated
valleys.
A. unbreathable B. awe-inspiring C. unforgettable D. heartbreaking
5. Tourists can do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price.
A. expensive B. exorbitant C. affordable D. in acceptable

VI. Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word of the following sentences.
1. The Japanese Bridge built in the early 1600s became a main tourist attraction in Hoi An.
A. chief B. essential C. inessential D. central
2. The most magnificent feature of Taj Mahal to notice is the central dome.
A. fine B. ugly C. spectacular D. impressive
3. These historic buildings are important part of Hanoi’s heritage and should be preserved.
A. kept B. conserved C. pulled down D. built
4. The major stone sections of the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty remain intact thanks to the unique
construction techniques.
A. special B. ancient C. common D. excellent
5. Although some of the structures are now in ruins, most of the significant existing monuments have
been partially restored.
A. destroyed B. replaced C. reinstated D. preserved

VII. Choose the best option A,B,C,or D to complete the sentences.

1. we go to the beach every weekend_______.
A swim B. to swim C. swimming D. swam
2. It is so hard ______ a professor.
A. become B. to become C. becoming D. became
3. Please open the window______ some fresh air in.
A. let B. lets C. to let D. letting
4. The best way _____ London is by taking a guided tour.
A. see B. seeing C. having seen D. to see
5. William Pitt was the youngest person_____ Prime Minister.
A. to become B. become C. became D. having become
6. The ancient house destroyed by fire are now ____ reconstruction.
A. under B. among C. between D. on
7. Developed ___ the 4th to 13th century, my Son Sanctuary consist of the remains of several temples.
A. for B. to C. from D. through
8. Peter took a boat trip ____ the floating market to listen to Don Ca Tai Tu there.
A. around B. behind C. in front of D. opposite
COMMUNICATION
1. Jane is in the street.
Pedestrian: Excuse me. Is there a convenience store near here? -Jane: ______.
A. I don’t know about it. B. Yes, there is one right across the street next to the bank.
C.Store is convenience . D. You can buy things in the store.
2. Sue is talking to Jane.
Jane: Could you tell me the way to the nearest post office?
Sue:____________.
A. Go straight to the crossroad and turn right. The post office is on the left.
B. No, I can’t say anything C. Don’t walk. It’s quite far. D. Turn left or turn right.
3. Sue is asking Mary.
Sue: How can I get to the high school ?-Mary:___________.
A. You can get to there easily. B. Go away and don’t come back until I call you.
C.Turn left or turn right at the corner. D. You can get there by taxi
4. Peter and Mark are talking each other.
Peter: Which is the easiest way to Thang Long Imperial Citadel? _ Mark:_______.
A. Walking is good for your health.
B. The Citadel is very near here. It takes only five minutes to walk there.
C. I love walking there.
D. Walking along this way, you can enjoy it.
VIII. Read the passage and choose A,B,C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of
the numbered blanks.
THE AREA OF OLD CARVED STONES IN SA PA
The area of old carved stones in Sa Pa lies mainly in the Muong Hoa Valley, where there are settlements
of ethnic minority people in Sa Pa District, Lao Cai (1)_________. Carved stones here have been
discovered since a long time ago. In 1925, a French scholar (2)_____ here discovered more than 30
species of stone that had been carved with various images, scattered along the Hoa Spring bank. Later,
other scientists have come here(3)_______ the carved pieces of stone. Until now, researchers have
discovered more than 200 pieces of (4)_______ carved with different images, among them are the big
ones which have complicated designs.
The (5)_____ common patterns are images of mountains, hills and fields. In some pieces of stone, we can
find images of house, following the pattern of house on stilts with the form of boat with curved roof .
1. A. District B. Province C. Valley D. Commune
2. A. Come B. comes C. to come D. coming
3. A. Study B. studies C. to study D. studying
4. A. Coal B. bronze C. stone D. image
5. A. Many B. much C. more D. most
IX. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each question.
Ha Long Bay, located in Quang Ninh Province, Viet Nam, was recognized as a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO in 1994. Over the years, Ha Long Bay has attracted numerous visitors who come to enjoy its
breathtaking views and experience other activities.Ha Long Bay is well-known for its beautiful scenery .
With its thousands of rocks and caves emerging out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won international
recognition. As visitors explore this magnificent place, there are always new surprises for them.Cruise
tours are very popular in Ha Long Bay. There are different cruise itineraries so tourists can visit many
different caves, and experience the local culture and life on the water. Thus, a tour may last from several
hours to a day , or even a night on board, which gives the visitors a truly superb experience.Ha Long Bay
cuisine presents another attraction for tourists . It is famous for its fresh seafood, such as crabs, prawns,
and sea clams. A trip to Ha Long Bay is not complete without tasting the authentic local served in many
restaurants in the area.Tourists can also do and see a lot in Ha Long Bay at a reasonable price . They can
save money thanks to the availability of low-cost hotels and cruise tours. For those with more abundant
travel budgets, there are also many options. They can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five-star hotels
and luxury cruise ships.The experiences of each visitors to Ha Long Bay vary. Some may remember
waking up to a beautiful sunrise among the rocks, islets, and caves. Others may never forget their cave
dinner or the breathtaking view from a mountain top overlooking the bay. However, they will be left with
the unforgettable memories of their Ha Long Bay tour.
1. In paragraph 1, the word “ breathtaking ” means______.
A. very small B. very exciting or impressive C. very important D. not beautiful or impressive
2. According to the passage, which of the following is not TRUE ?
A. Ha Long Bay is in Quang Ninh Province, Viet Nam
B. Ha Long Bay was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994.
C. very few rocks and caves emerge from the water in Ha Long Bay.
D. Cruise tours are popular in Ha Long Bay.
3. The word “it ” in paragraph 4 refers to________.
A. scenery B. cuisine C. cruise tour D. cave dinner
4. The word “ budgets ” in paragraph 5 means_______.
A. reasonable price B. financial plan C. working plan D. low-cost hotels
5. Which title best summarize the main idea of the passage?
A. Five-star hotels and luxury ships in Ha Long Bay.Unforgettable experience of tourists in Ha Long Bay.
B. Geographical features of Ha Long Bay. D. How Ha Long Bay attracts tourists.
X. Rewrite the following sentences, using to-infinitive.
1. Yuri Gagarin was the first man who flew into space._____________________________________
2. We have a lot of exercises which we have to do tonight.______________________________________
3. Nam created a website because he wanted to give more information about cultural heritage in Viet Nam
to visitors____________________________________________________________________________
4. I opened a small shop in Hoi An Ancient Town because I wanted to sell postcards and souvenirs to
tourists.______________________________________________________________________________.
5. The only thing that we can see at the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty is the stone
walls.________________________________________________________________________________.
6. Studies of her son are the most important thing that she cares about .
_______________________________________________________________________________.
TEST
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. exam B. academic C. vocational D. hands-on
2. A. leaver B. teacher C. speaking D. research
3. A. degree B. provide C. graduate D. doctorate
4. A. pursue B. student C. university D. institution
5. A. chemist B. bachelor C. mechanic D. architecture
II. Find the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. regret B. formal C. manage D. chapter
2. A. salary B. sensible C. chemical D. impatient
3. A. quality B. practical C. systemic D. physical
4. A. biology B. education C. professional D. apprenticeship
5. A. accommodation B. qualification C.independently D. experimentally
III. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. A ___is a person who has just left school.
A. trainer B. student C. school_leaver D. businessman
2. Mai wants to go to____ after leaving school.
A. education B. vocation C. university D. practice
3. You need to have a university____ if you want to work at that company.
A. degree B. report C. scholarship D. experience
4. It is not easy at all to get a good job without any_____qualifications.
A. great B. social C. vocational D. academic
5. At the _____level, you can join three-years four-years colleges.
A. primary B. secondary C. postgraduate D. undergraduate
6. St Andrews and Cambridge university are internationally respected______.
A. qualifications B. institutions C. courses D. links
7. John was in the third year of his_____ as a car mechanic.
A. apprenticeship B. requirement C. re-university D. academic year
8. Higher education_____ students academic degrees, and professional qualifications.
A. helps B. awards C. educates D. prepares
9. College or university students have more career_____ than students from vocational schools.
A. topics B. degrees C. options D. principles
10. A university is an institution of _______ education and research, which grants academic degrees at all
levels in a variety of subjects.
A. early B. higher C. technical D. vocational
11. Universities must better prepare students for their _____ careers.
A. professional B. profession C. professor D. professors
12. Any pupil caught ______ was made to stand at the front of the class.
A. misbehave B. misbehaved C. behaviour D. misbehaving
13. She was awarded the People’s Artist, the highest______ of the country’s film industry.
A. honor B. honors C. honorable D. honorably
14. My parents want me to pursue _____ at a college or university after I leave school.
A. educate B. education C. educated D. educational
IV. Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word of the following sentences.
1. He hopes to get a career in the entertainment industry.
A. job B. degree C. campus D. unemployment
2. A Bachelor’s degree is usually compulsory for higher -level positions.
A. required B. option C. academic D. avoidable
3. There’s accommodation for about five hundred students on campus.
A. university B. institution C. information D. residence
4. Dr. Miles was a distinguished scholar of Russian history.
A. weak B. outstanding C. handsome D. in district
5. The college now has a counsellor to help students with both personal and work problems.
A. doctor B. adviser C. engineer D. school-leaver
V. Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word of the following sentences.
1. Art and music are optional subjects at our school.
A. elective B. permissive C. compulsory D. inessential
2. His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.
A. begin B. cease C. go on D. continue
3. Some economists think that full employment in Europe is an unattainable goal.
A. achievable B. honorable C. unsearchable D. impossible
4. Students with bachelor’s degrees can pursue postgraduate education.
A. run after B. give up C. accompany D. preserve
5. More and more young people are leaving rural areas to find employment in the cities.
A. work B. profession C. advertisement D. unemployment
VI. Choose the best option A,B,C,or D to complete the sentences.
1. He was accused of _____ confidential company documents.
A. teal B. stole C. have stolen D. having stolen
2. I will never forget_____ a short vacation in Hoi An Ancient Town last year.
A. have spent B. being spent C. having spent D. spent
3. ________ the evening meal, we decided to go for a walk.
4. Having eaten B. Having been eaten C. To eat D. Have eaten
5. They object to him _______ private calls on the office phone.
A. having been made B. having made C. have made D. made
6. _______ to the workshop by the director, he could hardly refuse.
A. Being invited B. To invite C. Having invited D. Having been invited
7. ________ in the event yesterday was an amazing experience for me.
A. To participate B. Being participated C. Having participated D. Have participated
8. These books are compulsory reading for students _______ architecture.
A. of B. in C. on D. with
9. Linda want to get________ advertising or public relations.
A. up B. on C. into D. down
10. The difference _______ higher and further education can be a common cause of confusion.
A. among B. within C. between D. of
11. ___________ all the papers already, Sarah put them back in the file.
A. To photocopy B. Having photocopied C. Being photocopied D. Have been photocopied
VII. Circle the underlined part A, B,C, or D that needs correction.
1. He regretted not having study hard when he was in university.
A B C D
2. Having heart that the caves were danger, I didn’t want to go there.
A B C D
3. Academic courses help us develop analytical skills, critical thinking and knowledge for higher
A B C
educational at a university or college.
 D
4. Farming is not an attract career option for many young people.
A B C D
5. She will be their first choice on secretary position.
A B C D

COMMUNICATION
1. Tom: Ms Hoa, ________ an appointment with you next Monday to discuss my essay. Would 9 a.m. be
convenient for you?
Ms Hoa: All right, I'll see you then.
A. I'd like to make B. I'd like to do C. I'dlike to call D. I like to book
2. Lan: Ms Van, I would like to meet you to review my exam grades. Will you be available at 2 p.m.
today?
Ms Van: I'm sorry, ________ this afternoon.
A. I can't do it B. I can't make it C. I don't want it D. I don't need it
3. Khoa: Mr Smith, could I meet you on Friday afternoon after 4:30?
Mr Smith: OK. ________ at around five.
A. I'd like to B. may I see you C. I'll see you D. I can meet
4. Lan: Good afternoon. Is Dr Hoa in her office today?
Receptionist: Sorry, she's just left for an important meeting. She'll ________ to see you tomorrow
morning.
A. sound good B. suit you C. Be convenien D. be available
READING
I. Read the passage and choose A,B,C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
One way of training for your future occupation in Germany is by pursuing a dual (1)____ training
programmes offer plenty of opportunity for on -the -job training and work experience. Programmes
usually last between two and three and a half years and comprise (2)_____ as well as practical elements.
You will spend one or two days a week, or several weeks at one, at a vocational school (3)_____
you will acquire the theoretical knowledge that you will need in your future occupation. The rest of time
will (4)______ at a company. There you get to apply your newly acquire knowledge (5)______ practice,
for example by learning to operate machinery. You will get to know what your company does,learn how it
operates and find out if you can see yourself working there after completing your training.
1. A. optional B. educational C. vocational D. compulsory
2. A. theory B. theoretical C. theoretically D. theoretician
3. A. what B. where C. why D. when
4. A. spend B. be spent C. have spent D. being spent
5. A. in B. on C. within D. belong
II. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each question.
One of the main aims of the Singapore’s education system is to help students to discover their
talents and develop a passion for learning.
During secondary education, which lasts four to five years, students have opportunities to take
various courses, build their strengths and develop their talent in both academic and non-academic area.
For example,after passing standardized examinations, students can enroll on courses in specialized
independent schools such as NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, Singapore Sports School,
School of the Arts, or School of Science and Technology. They can further their study and interests at
junior colleges and polytechnics through direct admission. These are flexible ways that allow students to
continue their education journey at a post-secondary institution.
After leaving secondary school, students can pursue either pre-university education or technical
education. A pre-university course provides students with essential skills and knowledge for higher
education. They can realize their potential through a wide range of subjects from academic areas such as
Humanities, Arts, Languages, mathematics, and Science. Alternatively, technical education, through
collaboration with companies and other organizations,can equip students wit professional, technical skills
and working experience. They can select engineering, technical, business or service skills areas to prepare
themselves for their work environment.
1. One of the important targets of Singapore’s education is to help students_________.
A. to improve their English B. to discover their talents
C.to develop a passion for learning D. both B and C
2. Secondary education in Singapore lasts from_________.
A. 4 to 5 months B. 4 to 5 years C. 3 to 5 years D. 4 to 6 years
3. The word “ opportunities” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to________.
A. talents B. chances C. courses D. qualifications
4. Secondary education helps students to build up their strengths and develop their talents______ .
A. in a lot of different courses B. in only academic areas
C. in only non-academic areas D. in both academic and non-academic areas
5. Secondary school leavers can choose________ education or technical education.
A. universal B. pre - university C. postgraduate D. professional
VIII. Rewrite the following sentences using perfect participles.
1. After she asked her mother’s permission, she went out for dinner with John.
_________________________________________________________________
2. He had drunk too much alcohol, so he couldn’t drive home himself.
_________________________________________________________________
3. Because Mary had practiced a lot, she won the first prize in the fashion competition.
_____________________________________________________________________
4. Linda had not slept for two days, so she wasn’t able to concentrate .
___________________________________________________________________
5. Because he has not been selected as club president, he was so sad.
_____________________________________________________________________
IX. Combine each pair of sentences using perfect gerunds.
1. I reminded you to enroll the course. I remember that.
__________________________________________________.
2. You shared a lot of helpful information. We thank you so much for that.
_____________________________________________________________.
3. Tom had spent too much time on the parties. He regretted that.
_______________________________________________________________.
4. He hadn’t performed excellently in the competition. That made him blamed.
_________________________________________________________________.
5. She missed the important meeting yesterday. That made her so sad.
________________________________________________________________.