Đề kiểm tra cuối kỳ năm 2010-2011 Môn: Anh Văn
ĐỀ SỐ 8
I. PRONUNCIATION AND STRESS
A. Which word is stressed differently from the others?
1. A. explanation B. situation C. conversation D. contagious
2. A. tranquility B. prehistoric C. accuracy D. behavior
3. A. understand B. condition C. formation D. decision
4. A. parade B. people C. begin D. decide
5. A. experience B. discovery C. intensity D. violation
B. Which underlined part is pronounced differently?
6. A. mountain B. doubt C. round D. rough
7. A. desperate B. irritate C. grateful D. frustrate
8. A. success B. surround C. futile D. suspect
9. A. superior B. future C. furious D. usual
10. A. traffic B. lamp C. stack D. age
II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE
A. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best completes each sentence.
11. If you need an extra bed, you can use one ________.
A. our B. us C. of ours D. of us
12. I can’t do my homework tonight. I __________ a movie.
A. am going to see B. will see C. shall see D. will have seen
13. ________ being late made the boss angry.
A. Him B. He’s C. His D. For him
14. By the end of Autumn, most of the leaves _________ from the trees.
A. will fall B. will have fallen C. have fallen D. had fallen
15. What _________ to see him at the stadium.
A. a surprise B. the surprise C. surprise D. surprising
16. He _________ newspapers for ten years.
A. is selling B. has been sold C. has been selling D. sold
17. The more he tried to help her, _________ she seemed to appreciate it.

31. That commentator, his name I have forgotten, is very well-known.
A B C D
32. I enjoyed the book that you told me to read it.
A B C D
33. I don’t know where Klein should be or what he might be doing, but he should call us before now to let us know
A B C
if he’s been delayed.
34. The committee agrees that a solution must be found right away, but it cannot agree on what it should be or
A B C
who might have been the best people to implement it.
D
35. The latest addition to our company, Ms. Nakamura, attended one of the wellest known universities, had some of the most
A B C
famous instructors, and scored among the highest in her graduating class.
D
36. The foundation of calculus is laid by the famous Greek mathematician Archimedes.
A B C D
37. A mammal can be defined as a warm-blooded animal that feeds their babies with mother’s milk.
A B C D
38. Camp David, the official retreat of U.S. presidents is located in an area where is there ample security.
A B C D

39. Suzy had better to change her study habits if she hopes to be admitted to a good university
A B C D.
40. The girls were sorry to had missed the singers when they arrived at the airport
A B C D
III. CLOZE PASSAGE
Read the following passage and then choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes each blank.
(41)________ of the garbage we produce every day is a major problem in cities around the world. In the United States, over 160 million tons of
garbage are produced every year. Ten percent is recycled, ten percent is burned, and the rest is put in landfills. But finding (42)________ for new

Another common affliction is motion sickness caused by the constant movement of vehicle. Ginger capsules, sold in most health-food stores,
have been found effective as a remedy. Other familiar problems include sunburn, which can be prevented by using an effective sunscreen, and
insect bites, which can be controlled with the use of repellent spray or ointment. For everyday cuts and scratches, a first-aid kit containing
bandages and antiseptic cream is recommended.
51. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Frequent Traveler. B. Avoiding Travel Ailments C. Common Health Problems. D. Traveling for Business or Pleasure.
52. According to the passage, travelers are most commonly bothered by ______.
A. sunburn B. motion sickness C. insect bites D. headaches
53. In line 4, the word “affliction” can best be replaced by ________.
A. result B. experience C. ailment D. supply
54. According to the passage, what can be used to remedy motion sickness?
A. A moving vehicle B. Pain-killer C. Ginger capsules D. A first-aid kit
55. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a solution to a health problem?
A. Sunscreen B. Cold cream C. Repellent spray D. Aspirin