GRADE 11( NEW): REVISION PAPER FOR THE MID- FIRST TERM TEST
A. THEORY
1. Grammar:
- Cleft sentences
- Linking verb
- Modal verb ( must vs have to and should vs ought to)
- Conditional sentence, tenses, passive voice., gerund and infinitives.
2. Phonetics
- stress words
3. Vocabulary:
Words and phrases related to the topics: the generarion gap, relationships and becoming independent.
4. Skills: speaking, writing and reading exercises related to these topics
B. EXERCISES
I. PHONETICS
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1 A. achievement
B. appearance
C. enthusiastic D. initiative
2 A. confidence
B. achievement
C. engage
D. permission
3. A. potential
B. psychologist
C. oppose
D. contribution
4. A. initiative
B. confidence
C. enthusiastic
D. tension
5 A. reaction

D. none
13. A. give
B. five
C. hive
D. dive
14. A. switch
B. stomach
C. match
D. catch
15. A. study
B. ready
C. puppy
D. occupy
16. A. amazing
B. charge
C. female
D. taste
17. A. break
B. breath
C. thread
D. tread
18. A. enough
B. plough
C. rough
D. tough
19 A. believes
B. dreams
C. girls
D. parents
20. A. kissed

C. sympathetic
D. elongated
8. A. generational
B. interpersonal
C. discrimination
D. nationality
9. A. studious
B. unite
C. mature
D. involve
10. A. frustrating
B. charity
C. impairment
D. infectious
11. A. campaign
B. female
C. humour
D. partner
12. A. advice
B. contact
C. mature
D. maintain
13. A. favourite
B. recommend
C. understand
D. volunteer
14. A. argument
B. counsellor
C. reconcile
D. romantic

A. extended family
B. nuclear family C. extended house
D. nuclear house
2. One advantage of living in a/an ____ is to strengthen relationship between young children and adults.
A. nuclear family
B. nuclear house C. extended family
D. extended house
3. In my opinion, family members are responsible for ____.
A. the housework
B. the chores
C. homework
D. A and B
4. My grandpa is the most conservative person in my family. He never ____ about way of life.
A. gives his opinion
B. changes his mind
C. gives his view
D. keeps in mind
5. After graduating from university, I want to ____ my father's footsteps.
A. follow in
B. succeed in
C. go after
D. keep up
6. In a nuclear family, both mother and father have responsibility for housekeeping and ____.
A. child care
B. homework
C. childcare
D. generation gap
7. Four generations living in the same roof will have different ____ of lifestyle.
A. gaps
B. rules

C. space.
D. All are correct
14. I was tired and couldn't ____ on doing my research project properly.
A. concentrate
B. look
C. pay attention
D. Both A and C
15. My parents don't let me get married until I graduate from university and they never ____ their mind about
that.
A. keep
B. impose
C. focus
D. change
16. The ____ arises when Jack and his parents have considerable disagreement on his choice of university.
A. discrimination
B. conflict
C. agreement
D. gap
17. I do morning exercise and play volleyball regularly so as to keep ____ and be healthier.
A. fit
B. good shape
C. healthy
D. strong
18. Since the family law was implemented, domestic violence has been a rare ____ in this area.
A. happen
B. taking place C. occurrence
D. happenstance
19. My father used to ____ a lot of challenges before establishing his own insurance company.
A. provide
B. enjoy

D. Both B and C
26. I will lend you some money, but you ____ pay it back to me next week.
A. should
B. have to
C. must
D. mustn't
27. Hoa ____ feed the cats because her mother has done it already.
A. has to
B. doesn't have to
C. must
D. Both A and C
28. Those audiences ____ show their tickets before entering the concert hall.
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A. have to
B. must
C. ought to
D. don't have to
29. The children ____ spend too much time playing computer games.
A. mustn't
B. ought to not
C . shouldn't
D. Both B and C
30. In case you're suffered from the injury, you ____ see the doctor today.
A. had better
B. must
C. ought
D. have better
31. Water park is free for kids under 6 years old, so you ____ pay money for your son.

A. mustn't
B. had better not
C. ought not to D. don't have to
38. If you still want to maintain this relationship, you ____ behave improperly like that.
A. ought to not
B. ought not to
C. mustn't
D. don't have to
39. When playing or swimming in the pool, children ____ be accompanied by their parents.
A. should
B. must
C. don't have to
D. have to
40. We ____ go to work by car. Sky train is a wise choice during rush hour.
A. ought to
B. mustn't
C. shouldn't
D. have to
41. I don't know what to say to break the ____ with someone I've just met at the party.
A. air
B. ice
C. leg
D. rule
42. Their close friendship ____ a romantic relationship.
A. brings about
B. puts up
C. takes over
D. turns into
43. It's time I ____ and raised a family.
A. carried on

A. asking
B. eating
C. going
D. hanging
50. Parents are always willing to lend a sympathetic ____ to their children when they have problems.
A. hand
B. ear
C. eye
D. paw
51. I have a ____ on a classmate who is very near and dear to me.
A. crush
B. desire
C. flame
D. passion
52. Jane arranged for me to go on a/an ____ date with a guy from her office.
A. blind
B. group
C. online
D. speed
53. ____ dating involves couples going out together. It gives you the chance to see how your date interacts with
other people.
A. Blind
B. Group
C. Online
D. Speed
54. If you are lucky, it will be love at first ____.
A. look
B. see
C. sight
D. site

B. exception
C. exceptional D. exceptionally
61. The cake tastes ____.
A. good
B. goodly
C. well
D. badly
62. That kitten's fur ____ so soft.
A. looks
B. sounds
C. smells
D. tastes
63. The waves crashed on the shore where they ____ cool on my hot feet.
A. appeared
B. felt
C. looked
D. sounded
64. The milk went ____ within seven days from opening.
A. bad
B. badly
C. best
D. well
65. You can't blame an automaker for wanting to design a car that looks ____, even if it doesn't have what it
takes under the hood.
A. fast
B. fastly
C. quick
D. quickly
66. My darling, you looked ____ in that dress.
A. beauty

D. with
73. They said it was a great chance to form new friendships and enjoy each other's ____.
A. companion
B. companionable
C. companionship
D. company
74. Terry has been carrying a torch for Liz for years, but she seems not ____.
A. been noticed
B. notice
C. noticing
D. to notice
75. Many parents are worried that their children will get involved ____ a romantic relationship in their teenage
years.
A. for
B. in
C. on
D. with
76. Some people are meant to fall in love ____ each other but not meant to be together.
A. for
B. in
C. on
D. with
77. Healthy relationships allow both partners to feel supported and connected but still feel ____.
A. dependence B. dependent
C. depending
D. independent
78. Warmth, ____, and understanding should cost nothing in any country.
A. sympathy
B. sympathetic
C. sympathise

84. He____ as girls change their clothes.
A. bridges the gap
B. changes his mind C. betrays
D. reacts
85. With the outstanding talent and skills, he is one of the most ____ candidates for the presidency.
A. flashy
B. mature
C. potential
D. trivial
86. The sky (grow) ____ brighter after the heavy rain.
A. is growing
B. grows
C. grow
D. grew
87. At present, I (remain) ____ calm.
A. remain
B. remained
C. is remaining
D. remains
88. To decide the winner of the competition, the examiners (taste) ____ candidates' dishes now.
A. taste
B. tasted
C. are tasting
D. tastes
89. What's the matter with Mary? She (seem) ____ upset.
A. seem
B. seems
C. is seeming
D. seemed
90. Listen! Her story (sound) ____ interesting.

6. I feel extremely depressed as conflict occurs frequently amongst generations in my family.
A. comes on
B. comes up
C. comes in
D. comes into
7. She felt unsafe and insecure in love.
A. anxious
B. calm
C. silly
D. unlucky
8. I am now reconciled with two of my estranged siblings - not just my older brother, but my sister, whom I
hadn't spoken to for 17 years.
A. contactable B. harmonised C. opposed
D. truthful
9. When couples encounter problems or issues, they may wonder when it is appropriate to visit a marriage
counsellor.
A. advisor
B. director
C. professor
D. trainer
10. Sometimes, in order to get things done, you have to take the initiative.
A. make the last decision
B. make important changes
C. raise the first idea
D. sacrifice for others
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
1. Our mother encourages us to be open-minded about new opinions and experiences
A. optimistic
B. elegant

D. sensitive
8. Students are advised to tune out distractions and focus on study.
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A. avoid
B. forget
C. neglect
D. regard
9. Don't confess your love to your friends unless you know they feel the same way.
A. admit
B. conceal
C. declare
D. expose
10. Among friends again, we may be happy to confide our innermost secrets.
A. admit
B. conceal
C. hint
D. reveal
V. SPEAKING
1. Would you mind if I opened the windows? It's too stuffy in here.
A. Yes, of course.
B. No, please do.
C. I think it is OK.
D. You look so tired.
2. Could you show me how to get to the nearest train station from here?
A. I'm not certain but it's maybe at the end of the street.
B. I totally agree with you.
C. Sorry, I never know you.
D. I'm busy. now.

A. That's a good idea.
B. That's right. C. Of course!
D. I'm sorry I can't.
10. Hi, I'd like to buy three tickets for the Lost in Fear.
A. How many tickets?
B. I'm sorry. They were sold out.
C. We don't like this film.
D. You should see other interesting films.
11. Do you enjoy buying souvenirs?
A. No, I don't.
B. No, thank you!
C. Never mind.
D. No, I am not.
12. Which show would you like to watch, madam?
A. Here you are!
B. No, thanks. C. I am sorry.
D. Pardon?
13. What did you do on Sunday?
A. No way!
B. Not much.
C. It was great. D. I don't care.
14. I love listening to rock n' roll. How about you?
A. I can't stand it.
B. I can't help it.
C. I can't do it.
D. I can't wait for it.
15. What's wrong with the shirt you bought last week?
A. Oh! What a beautiful shirt!
B.I wore it last night.
C. The zip has come off.

D
6. I wonder how you felt when you broke up from your ex-girlfriend.
A
B
C
D
7. Most important, I can quickly either start or end an online relationship whenever I want.
A
B
C
D
8. The food was good with reasonable price, but the service was slowly.
A
B
C
D
9. My students are not so good at Mathematics but they study English good.
A
B
C
D
10. They are accustomed to share every sorrow and mirth with each other.
A
B
C
D
VII. READING
1. READING 1
The generation gap, which refers to a broad difference between one generation and another, especially between
young people and their parents, usually leads to numerous conflicts. Such family conflicts can seriously threaten

A. latest fashionable clothes
B. casual clothes
C. shiny trousers and tight tops
5. According to the passage, what are parents' viewpoints about the teenagers' clothes?
A. Teenagers' clothes get the latest teen fashion trends.
B. Teenagers' clothes are too short and ripped.
C. Teenagers' clothes are contrary to the accepted standards and values of the society.
6. Why do teenagers want to choose their university or career?
A. They want to explore the world on their own.
B. They want to decide their future by themselves.
C. Both A and B are correct.
7. The word "seize" in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to ____.
A. catch
B. choose
C. find
8. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. Where do parent-child conflicts come from?
B. How are children different from their parents?
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C. How do we bridge the generation gap?
2. READING 2:
In many aspects of life, effective communication skills are extremely important. With good
communication skills, people can enjoy better interpersonal relationships with friends and family. The
following are some guides that can help you improve your communication skills.
Learn to listen
Listening is not the same as hearing you should learn to listen not only to the words being spoken but
also how they are being spoken and the non-verbal messages sent with them. You shouldn't think about what to
say next while listening; instead clear your mind and focus on the message being received. Your friends,

C. Let others feel valued and appreciated.
3. READING 3
Fathers in today families are spending more time with their children than at any point in the past 100
years. (1) ____ the number of hours the average woman spends at home with her children has declined
since the early 1900s, as more and more women enter the workforce, there has been a decrease in the
number of children per family and an increase in (2) ____ attention to each child. As a result, mothers
today in the United States, (3) ____ those who work part- or full-time, spend almost twice as much time
with each child as mothers did in the 1920s. People (4) ____ raised children in the 1940s and 1950s
typically report that their own adult children and grandchildren communicate far better with their kids
and spend more time (5) ____ with homework than they did.
America's children are also safer today than they've (7) ____ been. An infant was four times more likely
to die in the 1950s than today. A parent then was 27 per cent more likely to lose an older teen (8) ____
death.
1. A. Although
B. However
C. Unless
D. Besides
2. A. isolated
B. individual
C. unique
D. single
3. A. adding
B. counting
C. taking
D. including
4. A. whom
B. which
C. who
D. when
5. A. helping

jealousy; physical violence, such as hitting or punching. More than 20 per cent of all adolescents report
having experienced (6) ____ psychological or physical violence from an intimate partner - and
underreporting remains a concern.
1. A. another's B. each another's
C. each other's D. one another's
2. A. effective
B. effectively
C. effectiveness
D. ineffective
3 A. non-violent
B. violently
C. violent
D. violence
4 A. asks
B. calls
C. looks
D. requires
5. A. bringing
B. growing
C. raising
D. taking
6. A. amount
B. number
C. rate
D. scale
7. A. comprises
B. consists
C. contains
D. includes
8. A. both

Rewrite each sentence using the word(s) in the brackets, without changing its meaning.
1. If I were you, I would spend more time talking with my children. (should)
You…………………………. should spend more time talking with your children.
2. John doesn't get permission to use that computer. (mustn't)
John mustn’t use that computer.
3. It is necessary that people who work here leave by 6 p.m. (must)
People who work here must leave by 6 p.m.very staff mustn't smoke or eat in the office.
4. Customers are advised to check their luggage before leaving the airport. (ought to)
Customers ought to check their luggage before leaving the airport.
5. It is forbidden for students to cheat in the exam. (mustn't)
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in the exam.esn't have to call Ben today.
6. We had a wonderful party in the garden. (that)
It was in the garden that we had a wonderful party.
7. Mary is very depressed about the result of the examination. (who)
It is Mary who is very depressed about the result of the examination.
8. The boys play football in the schoolyard every afternoon. (that)
It is every afternoon that the boys play football in the schoolyard the poor girl won in the singing coetition.
9. My friend gave me a present at my birthday party. (that)
It was at my birthday party that my friend gave me a present.
10. When the police caught him, he was climbing over the garden wall.
The police caught.........................................................................................................................................
11.Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
 Having……………………………………………………………………………………..........................
12. It was a bit difficult to get into work this morning. .
Getting............................................................................................................................................................
13. “I didn’t steal the car,” he said, “I just borrowed it”.
He denied...............................................but admitted…………………………………..................................