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KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I - NĂM HỌC 2010-2011
MÔN TIẾNG ANH 11 – CT NÂNG CAO
Thời gian: 45 phút
(Không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên: …………………………………………………… Lớp: 11D…
Write the answers (A, B, C or D) in the Answer box.
I. PHONETICS (5 pts)
Choose the word which has different pronunciation of the underlined part.
1. A. etiquette B. cutlery C. buffet D. literary
2. A. course B. court C. coursing D. courage
3. A. nib B. comb C. sob D. curb
Choose the word with the different stress pattern.
4. A. inept B. pageant C. ginger D. postage
5. A. telecast B. telemetry C. telefilm D. telegraph
Answer box
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (15 pts)
Choose the word or phrase which best fits each gap of the sentences.
6. Unless mutual sympathy ………………… between friends, friendship is impossible.
A. has B. exists C. feels D. lays
7. On August 19
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every year, Elvis Presley’s fans ………………… the anniversary of his death.
A. miss B. celebrate C. commemorate D. throw
8. The ……………… between performers and their audience encourages them to perform better.
A. exchange B. contact C. interaction D. misunderstanding
9. Deciding on the guest ………………… is one of the first things you have to do when planning

Answer box
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
III. READING (15 pts)
A. Read the passage carefully and choose the best word for each blank. (10 pts)
Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate that special occasion? Well, the (21)…………………
of options open to today’s youngster – or even “oldster” for that matter, is a far cry from the
traditional party or restaurant visit. No longer is it (22)………………… sufficient to invite your
friends round, buy some food and (23)………………… a baker to produce a cake. No, today’s
birthday boy or girl is looking for something out of the ordinary, ranging from the outrageously
expensive to the downright dangerous. Anything goes, as (24)………………… as it is unusual and
impressive.
Top of this year’s popular extravagances are as follows: taking some friends rally driving,
helicopter lessons, plane trip and parachuting and hot air ballooning. Then, there is (25)
………………… group bungee jumping or taking your friends on a white water rafting ride down
rapids.
The desire for adventurous celebration is not restricted to the (26)………………… . I recently met
an old man who celebrated (27)………………… the milestone of eighty by having a flying lesson.
Of course, if you have the money the world is your oyster. A wealthy relation of mine flew fifty
of his friends to a Caribbean island to mark the passing of his half century. Unfortunately I was
only a (28)………………… relation.
Undoubtedly, the more traditional forms of celebration do continue to (29)………………… the less
extravagant or less adventurous among us. However, with my own half century looming on the
horizon, I would not say no to a weekend in Paris and a meal at the Eiffel Tower. I can not (30)
………………… dream. Perhaps by the time I’m eighty, I’ll be able to afford it.
21. A. scale B. degree C. range D. variance
22. A. hoped B. decided C. marked D. considered
23. A. make B. get C. let D. want
24. A. long B. far C. much D. many

31. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To warn students about low-paid summer jobs.
B. To describe the best summer jobs for students.
C. To encourage students to look for summer jobs.
D. To offer students interesting summer jobs.
32. The writer says the best way to find a good summer job is ………………… .
A. to ask their own colleges for help
B. to read the job advertisements in the press
C. to join an organized student program
D. to contact possible employers directly
33. The writer found the California job disappointing at first because ………………… .
A. he was not sure what he had to do
B. he had to work on too many projects
C. he did not like research work
D. he lacked good computer skills
34. In what way did the California job benefit the writer?
A. It allowed him to save some money.
B. It gave him contacts he could use later.
C. It made him change his career plans.
D. It taught him what life was like in the USA.
35. Which of these could be the writer’s speaking?
A. A summer job is a good way of getting to see the world.
B. Students are often unaware of summer job opportunities.
C. Employers are unwilling to offer summer jobs to students.
D. Students should be better paid for doing summer jobs.
Answer box
31. 32. 33. 34. 35.
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IV. WRITING (5 pts)

C. Nowhere won’t you find a more dedicated worker than Mrs. Jones.
D. Nowhere you will find a more dedicated worker than Mrs. Jones.

Answer box
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
The End
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KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I - NĂM HỌC 2010-2011
MÔN TIẾNG ANH 11 – CT NÂNG CAO
ĐÁP ÁN
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. B
6. B 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. A
11. B 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B
16. D 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. C
21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. A
26. D 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. B
31. C 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. A
36. A 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. B
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