Name: ………………………………………………….

Class: 11B…

THE SECOND MID-SEMESTER REVIEW

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences.
1. A. programme B. knowledge C. technology D. document
2. A. specific B. receptive C. special D. decent
3. A. companion B. comparison C. company D. command
4. A. scroll B. sensor C. sugar D. screen
5. A. culture B. student C. institution D. university
6. A. breakfast B. feature C. peasant D. pleasure
7. A. shown B. flown C. grown D. crown
8. A. suggest B. support C. summer D. survive
9. A. effect B. enter C. restore D. engage
10. A. seat B. leave C. increase D. ready

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following sentences.
11. A. profile B. network C. gadget D. account
12. A. document B. camcorder C. persistence D. scientist
13. A. access B. process C. success D. progress
14. A. immense B. impaired C. important D. imitative
15. A. ambition B. cheerfulness C. modesty D. stubbornness
16. A. loyalty B. journalist C. furious D. discover
17. A. patience B. humor C. focus D. depict
18. A. pesticide B. policy C. vocation D. minister
19. A. adapt B. damage C. award D. prefer
20. A. tonight B. reason C. promise D. furnish

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
21. Chris bought some gadgets _____ could collect information about health and help him understand
himself better.
A. what B. that C. this D. it
22. He wears gadgets on _____ arms, a heart rate monitor and a device that counts calories.
A. every B. both C. all D. either
23. At the end of each day, Christ spends a little time _____ all the data he has received.
A. analyse B. to analyse C. analysing D. having analysed
24. You’ve downloaded all the new apps to your new phone, _____?
A. have you B. haven’t you C. have they D. haven’t they
25. The first mobile phone _____ by batteries that weighed nearly a kilo.
A. powered B. was powerful C. was powered D. was powering
26. She travelled through six different countries before arriving _____ England.
A. to B. on C. in D. at
27. Most of our classmates use social media to _____ one another.
A. keep touch B. get contacted with C. stay in touch with D. be connected to
28. Oh no! You _____ on the link to a fake website.
A. mustn’t click B. shouldn’t click C. mustn’t have clicked D. shouldn’t have clicked
29. Sam can go out with his family this weekend because he’s got _____ homework.
A. a little B. little C. some D. none
30. _____ friends wanted to play computer games with Jimmy, which was a shame.
A. A few B. Few C. Some D. None
31. Susan _____ you a message, but I’m not sure.
A. would have sent B. might have sent C. must sent D. could send
32. Most of Tommy’s friends have got a Playstation, Xbox, or other _____.
A. bluetooth headset B. camcorder C. game console D. memory stick
33. Teens are _____ with Instagram, Snapchat and probably a bunch of apps that adults don't know about.
A. interested B. sensitive C. aware D. obsessed
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34. Children are spending so much time on tablet computers or smartphones that they are becoming
addicted _____ them
A. to B. with C. in D. on
35. Many parents think that teenagers should spend less time _____ with people via a screen and more
time _____ face-to-face.
A. to interact, to talk B. to interact, talking C. interacting, to talk D. interacting, talking
36. He monitors _____ he eats and drinks and how long he sleeps.
A. that B. what C. why D. while
37. Hundreds of people follow their satnavs without thinking and _____ at the wrong destination.
A. break up B. end up C. put up D. set up
38. We shouldn’t be too curious _____ things we are not supposed to know.
A. at B. about C. on D. of
39. Teenagers are _____ with social media, even they spend more time with social media rather than "real"
social life.
A. addicted B. worried C. familiar D. successful
40. Linh has always been able to _____ her parents when she’s had a problem.
A. turn to B. go for C. do with D. take after
41. _____ in the school system and equipped with an immense data, Nick’s digital tutor named Ann
Sullutor can easily keep track of his schedule and curriculum.
A. To register B. Registering C. Registered D. Having registered
42. Sally made _____ useful suggestions about places we could visit.
A. few B. a few C. every D. each
43. We've just _____ an old friend we haven't seen for ages.
A. come into B. come up with C. come across D. come back
44. _____ he is in an unfamiliar place, he can get directions from Google Maps.
A. Unless B. If C. Supposed D. On condition
45. The councilor sends reports to the students’ parents _____ a regular basis.
A. at B. on C. in D. with
46. David used his voice _____ the smartwatch on his wrist
A. control B. controlling C. to control D. controlled
47. Step by step, Ian downloaded _____ one of the apps to his new smartphone.
A. all B. most C. no D. every
48. As a 16th birthday gift, Tim’s father gave him a digital _____, and he began immediately to record the
people and events around him.
A. MP3 player B. digital radio C. camcorder D. satnav
49. You _________ eat these mushrooms. They are very poisonous.
A. needn't B. won't C. can't D. mustn't
50. I don't have enough money to take the bus, so I _________ walk home.
A. should B. have to C. mustn't D. needn't
51. I can't find my umbrella. I _________ it in the restaurant last night.
A. must have left B. might leave C. had left D. left
52. It's quite urgent. You _________ type the reports today.
A. would B. must C. needn't D. might
53. The line is busy; someone _________ the telephone now.
A. must use B. must have been using C. must have used D. must be using
54. __________ I bought the golden fish.
A. It was from this shop that B. It was from this shop where
C. It was this shop which D. It was this shop that
55. __________ my parents gave me the fish tank.
A. It was on my birthday when B. It was my birthday on that
C. It was my birthday that D. It was on my birthday that
56. __________ I first met my girlfriend .
A. It was in London that B. It was in London where
C. It was London that D. It was London which
57. __________ those books on the desk?
A. Were it you who put B. It was you who put
C. Was it you that put D. It is you that put
58. __________ a high level of blood cholesterol.
A. It is eggs that contain B. Those are eggs it contains
C. It is eggs that contains D. It is eggs contain
59. __________ England won the World Cup.
A. It was in 1966 that B. It was on 1966 that
C. It was in 1966 when D. It was 1966 in that
60. __________ took my car.
A. It was you B. It were you C. It was you that D. It was you whom
61. __________ them who wished to speak to you.
A. They were B. Who were C. That was D. It was
62. __________ my parents gave me the fish tank.
A. It was on my birthday when B. It was my birthday on that
C. It was my birthday that D. It was on my birthday that
63. __________ took my document?
A. It is Peter that B. it was Peter that
C. Was it Peter that D. Was that Peter
64. ________________ the book again and again, I finally understood what the author meant.
A. Read B. Having been read C. Reading D. Having read
65. ___________ for 4 hours, they decided to stop to have lunch at a cheap restaurant.
A. Having been walked B. Having walked C. Walking D. Walked
66. _______________for 6 hours, they decided to stop to have lunch at 1.00 pm.
A. Having been worked B. Having worked C. Working D. Worked
67. ____________ the negative effects of plastic bags, they turned to paper bags instead.
A. Realizing B. Having been realized C. Realized D. Having realized
68. ________ his English course, he went to England to continue his study.
A. Being finished B. To finish C. Having finished D. Finished
69. Many students work to earn money ____________ their parents are rich
A. because of B. despite C. however D. although
70. The house felt terribly cold _______ the central heating had been on all day.
A. because of B. in spite of C. because D. although
71. ____________ her injured feet, she managed to get home before dark.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Because D. Because of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
72. Although Mike is a child, he’s aware of what he should do and responsible enough for his studying.
A. careless B. trustworthy C. carefree D. diligent
73. Lack of confidence prevents young people from making success.
A. doubt B. insecurity C. pessimism D. trust
74. Nick is quite self -reliant in familiar situations, but if he comes across something unexpected, he has to
ask for help.
A. self-supporting B. individual C. dependent D. determined
75. Teenagers depend a lot on computers, but I don’t think it’s a serious problem.
A. plan B. rely C. work D. store
76. I caught him looking through my private papers.
A. personal B. individual C. public D. opinion
77. The exploration for new sources of energy is vital for the future of our planet.
A. insignificant B. essential C. main D. sight
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78. The majority of people in the town strongly support the plans to build a new school.
A. assistance B. help C. opposition D. giving hands
79. After I'd finished the exam, I checked my answers for mistakes.
A. (be) under control B. (be) under pressure
C. uncontrolled D. found out
80. They collect these multicolor fish from the Cane River.
A. colorless B. marvelous C. colored D. major
81. After she lost her job, she began to run into debt.
A. borrowing money B. owing money
C. being out of debt D. not having enough money
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
82. Danny first posted his selfie on Facebook when he was fifteen and soon became obsessed with
reading his friends’ comments.
A. opinions B. remarks C. information D. words
83. Many teenagers relax in the evenings in spite of having large amounts of homework.
A. enjoy B. unwind C. calm down D. recharge
84. Ann Sullutor is much more than a beautifully-designed gadget for a visually-impaired child.
A. blind B. nearsighted C. blindfolded D. handicapped
85. My PC is a really up-to-date model despite the fact that I got it second-hand.
A. current B. modern C. common D. new
86. We try to treat our students as individuals.
A. personal B. grouped C. together D. frank
87. She lives in a very picturesque village in Suffolk.
A. ugly B. giant C. beautiful D. minor
88. I can't stand you anymore. You spend money like water.
A. spend a lot of money unnecessarily B. earn a lot of money
C. make money in a short time D. earn enough money.
89. The world bank is an international financial organization founded in 1944.
A. take off B. set up C. grow up D. close down
90. It's more economical to buy this car than that jet ski.
A. cost-effective B. expensive C. insensitive D. wasteful
91. He has just buy a Cadillac. I don’t know how he earns his living but he seems to have money to burn.
A. to earn a lot of money B. to charge a lot of money
C. to lend a lot of money D. to spend a lot of money
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.
92. Physics are one of the core subjects in natural sciences.
A B C D
93. After my son has participated in the environmental campaign, he stopped using plastic bags.
A B C D
94. She is a famous environmentalist; she tries her best protecting rare animals from extinction.
A B C D
95. It is very important to a firm or a company to keep up with the changes in the market.
A B C D
96. Nobody seemed to be interested in the news. It was greeted with a lack of enthusiastic.
A B C D
97. At the age of five and six, each of us use to be most happy in the company of our parents.
A B C D
98. John has been working very hard because he wanted to enter medical university.
A B C D
99. Regular exercise is really important for maintain a healthy body and a healthy mind.
A B C D
100. She began play the guitar when she was six.
A B C D
101. She suggested taking the plane this evening or to go by train.
A B C D
102. Most of the students in my class enjoys taking part in social activities.
A B C D
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103. My mother goes out for a coffee with her classmates last weekend.
A B C D
104. My brother usually asks me for help when he has difficulty with my homework.
A B C D
105. On weekdays, I am not allowed watch TV until I have finished my homework.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
106. A student is asking the librarian to help her to fax a report.
- Student: “Could you help me to fax this report?” - Librarian: “________”
A. Sorry, I have no idea. B. It’s very kind of you to say so.
C. What rubbish! I don’t think it’s helpful. D. Certainly, what’s the fax number?
107. Nam and Mai are having a party at Nam’s house.
- Nam: “Would you like to have some more dessert, Mai?” - Mai: “______. I’m full.”
A. That would be great B. Yes, I like your party C. Yes, please D. No, thanks
108. Tim and Peter had a quarrel last week and now Tom is giving Tim advice.
- Tom: “I think the best way to solve that problem is to keep silent.”
- Tim: “______. Silence may kill our friendship.”
A. That’s a great idea B. That’s not a good idea
C. I’m not wrong D. Yes, I think much
109. Janet wants to invite Susan to go to the cinema.
- Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: “______.”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. You’re welcome C. That would be great D. I feel very bored
110.Jane had difficulty carrying her suitcase upstairs, and Mike, her friend, offered to help.
– Mike: “Need a hand with your suitcase, Jane?” – Jane: “______”
A. Not a chance. B. That’s very kind of you. C. Well done! D. I don’t believe it.
111. Julia and Phoebe is talking about Peter.
- Julia: “Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and he must know it very well.”
- Phoebe: “______. He even couldn’t tell me where to have some street food there.”
A. I can’t agree with you more. B. You must be right.
C. I'm of the opposite opinion D. I don't think that's a good idea
112. Sarah and Kathy are talking about bad habits of children
Sarah: “Children under ten shouldn't stay up late to play computer games.”
Kathy: “ .”
A. I don't quite agree with you B. Yes, I share your opinion.
C. You are absolute right. D. Surely, they shouldn't
113. Nancy and James are talking about their school days.
Nancy: "I think school days are the best time of our lives."
– James: . We had sweet memories together then."
A. Absolutely B. That's nonsense C. I'm afraid so D. I doubt it
114. Two students are discussing their previous English class.
- Student 1. “I think the teacher should give us more exercises.”
- Student 2. “_______”
A. Yes, let’s B. That’s what I was thinking C. That’s rubbish D. Ok
115. Nam and Lan are talking about the jobs which only men or women can do.
- Nam: “Do you think that there are any jobs which only men or only women can or should do?"
- Lan: “________”
A. Men are better at certain jobs than women.
B. I agree. This really depends on their physical strengths and preferences.
C. Women and men should cooperate with each other.
D. Men are often favoured in certain jobs.

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Rewrite each of the following sentences as guided or with the given word/phrase

1. I did all the homework, then I went out for a walk.

 Having done all the homework, I went out for a walk.
2. He got out of the bed, then he took a bath
 Having got out of the bed, he took a bath.
3. She turned off the lights, then she went to sleep
 Having turned off the lights, she went to sleep.
4. He had drunk a bottle of wine. He couldn’t drive home.
 Having drunk a bottle of wine, he couldn’t drive home.
5. James typed all the letters, then he put them in envelopes.
 Having typed all the letters, James put them in envelopes.
6. They bought the house, then they asked an architect to redecorate it
 Having bought the house, they asked an architect to redecorate it.
7. He had spent all his money. He decided to go home and ask his father for a job.
 Having spent all his money, he decided to go home and ask his father for a job.
8. They found the money. They began quarrelling about how to divide it.
 Having found the money, they began quarrelling about how to divide it.
9. John doesn't get permission to use that computer.
 John mustn't use that computer.
10. It is necessary that people who work here leave by 6 p.m.
 People who work here must leave by 6 p.m.
11. Every staff isn't allowed to smoke or eat in the office.
 Every staff mustn't smoke or eat in the office
12. It is forbidden for students to cheat in the exam.
 Students mustn't cheat in the exam.
13. Ms. Ly is in charge of cleaning the floor every day.
 Ms. Ly has to clean the floor every day.
14. You are not allowed to take photographs in the museum.
 You mustn't take photographs in the museum.
15. Perhaps Nancy went to the doctor’s.
 Nancy might have gone to the doctor’s.
16. I’m sure Susan missed the train.
 Susan must have missed the train.
17. Perhaps Nick fell off his bike.
 Nick might have fallen off his bike.
18. I’m sure Mike gave out the invitations to his birthday party.
 Mike must have given out the invitations to his birthday party.
19. I’m sure Amy didn’t forget about the party.
 Amy can’t have forgot about the party.
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20. Perhaps Tom went on holiday.
 Tom might have gone on holiday.
21. I’m sure Ann didn’t get lost.
 Ann can’t have got lost.
22. Although she lived in difficult conditions, she worked very hard.
 Despite living in difficult conditions, she worked very hard.
23. Although the weather was hot, they went jogging in the park.
 In spite of the hot weather , they went jogging in the park.
24. Despite his good marks, he was unhappy at school.
 Even though his marks were good, he was unhappy at school.
25. The weather is fine, but Thu is still bringing a raincoat with her.
 Although the weather is fine, Thu is still bringing a raincoat with her.
26. Because of the heavy rain, they couldn’t go for a picnic.
 Because it rained heavily, they couldn’t go for a picnic.
27. Despite feeling unwell, Mary went on working.
 Although Mary felt unwell, she went on working
28. I enjoyed the film although the story was silly.
 In spite of the silly story,I enjoyed the film.
29. The film was made in Bristol.
 It was the film that was made in Bristol.
30. He doesn’t pass his exam because he doesn’t work hard enough.
 It is because he doesn’t work hard enough that he doesn’t pass his exam.
31. You can learn a foreign language only by constant practice.
 It is only by constant practice that you can learn a foreign language.
32. I telephoned you in order to warn you about what was happening.
 It was in order to warn you about what was happening that I telephoned you.
33. I first got to know them five years ago.
" It was five years ago that I first got to know them.
34. We punished him in order to teach him a lesson.
" It was in order to teach him a lesson that we punished him.
35. He is angry because you have lost all his papers.
" It is because you have lost all his papers that he is angry.

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WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the words in brackets in each sentence
responsible (a) irresponsible (a)
responsibly (adv) responsibility (n)
1. Cigarette smoking is _____responsible_____ for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer.
2. The bank refuses to accept _______responsibility_____ for the mistake.
3. It would be ______irresponsible_____ to ignore the situation.
4. My main ________responsibility___ is to wash the dishes.
5. They behave like _______responsible_____ citizens.
6. Mike is _______responsible______ for designing the entire project.

succeed (v) success (n)

successful (a) unsuccessful (a)
successfully (adv)
7. I haven’t had much _____success______ in my applications for jobs.
8. You’ll have to work hard if you want to ______succeed______ in business.
9. We congratulated them on the _______successful____ completion of the project.
10. He was unhappy because his efforts to get a job were _____unsuccessful_______.
11. This arrangement has operated _____successfully______ for the past 6 years.
12. The company has had another ________successful___ year.

interest (n,v) interesting (a)

interested (a) interestingly (adv)
13. She has always _____interested__________ herself in charity work.
14. I find it ______interesting____ to lie in the sun.
15. The child’s mother tried to ______interest_______ him in playing with a toy car.
16. There are many places of _____interest_______ near the city.
17. Do your parents take an ________interest______ in your friends?
18. Our survey produced some _____interesting_______ results.
19. ___Interestingly______, there are very few recorded cases of such attacks.
20. I’m very _____interested_______ in history.

depend (v) _________________ dependent on (a) __________________

independent of (a) _________________ independence (n) ___________________
21. Does the quality of teaching ____depend____ on class size?
22. He was the sort of person you could _____depend_____ on.
23. Her travels in Asia have made her more ____independent____.
24. It was important to me to be financially ____independent______.
25. Parents should encourage ____independence____ in their children.
26. You can’t be ___dependent_______ on your parents all your life.
27. Young people have more ______independence____ these days.

enthusiasm (n) __________________ enthusiastic (a) __________________

enthusiast (n) __________________ enthusiastically (adv) __________________
28. Both sides have shown a distinct lack of _____enthusiasm___ for discussion.
29. He had a real _____enthusiasm_____ for the work.
30. Her voice was full of _____enthusiasm________.
31. I love playing to such an _____enthusiastic__ audience.
32. She was a lifelong ____enthusiast______ of dancing and running.
33. The audience was wildly _________enthusiastic________.
34. They gave her an _____enthusiastic____ welcome.
35. You don’t sound very ______enthusiastic____ about the idea.