THI THỬ HK2 – TIẾNG ANH 11 – SỐ 04

(Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không tính thời gian giao đề)

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 in each of the following questions from 1 to 2.
Question 1: A. fine B. decide C. combine D. confident
Question 2: A. ancient B. citadel C. censor D. cycle

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in in each of the following questions from 3 to 4.
Question 3: A. landscape B. limestone C. complex D. achieve
Question 4: A. monument B. historic C. mechanic D. responsible

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions from 11 to 15.
Question 5: Located on a bridge over the Thu Bon River, Cau Pagoda is one of the most interesting places
___ in Hoi An.
A. to visit B. visited C. visiting D. being visited
Question 6: ______ the brochure carefully, my brother decided to apply for the hotel management course.
A. Having studied B. Having been studied C. Have studied D. Had studied
Question 7: It was at school ______ Mike had to deal with difficult situations.
A. who B. where C. at which D. that
Question 8: The college principal promised________ into the matter.
A. looked B. look C. looking D. to look
Question 9: We discussed what should be covered in the final and _______ a solution.
A. came down with B. came up with C. carried out D. came over
Read the following advertisement and mark the A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.

Centre for Global Citizens (CGC)

Be prepared for the world out there after leaving school!

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 CGC offers (10) ________ number of three-month courses to help you to live and work in
today’s highly globalized world
• Foreign languages; English, Chinese, French
• Cultures (11) _________ the world
• Life skills: 12 steps to become (12) _________
• Logical thinking skills
For more information, write to: Ms. Jessica Greene, Registration Office
• Address: 123 Parkview Building, Thuy Khue St, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi
Question 10: A. an B. a C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 11: A. around B. on C. at D. for
Question 12: A. dependent B. dependently C. independent D. independently

Platform announcement
• This is a platform announcement for (13) ________ for the 12:20 service to Bristol Temple
Meads. This train (14) ________ by approximately 8 minutes. The train will now depart from
Platform 9. Passengers for the 12:20 train to Bristol, please make your way to Platform 9.
• (15) ________ you be interested in receiving real-time alerts and updates, you should reach
out for contact information. Don't let delays catch you off guard - stay connected with us!

Question 13: A. listeners B. speakers C. passengers D. players

Question 14: A. is delayed B. delaying C. delays D. has delayed
Question 15: A. Should B. Had C. Were D. Do
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences
to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following Questions.
Question 16:

a. What about the disadvantages? Smart cities can also affect people’s private life.
b. When cameras are installed for security purposes. Dwellers may think that someone is watching them
all the time, and feel uncomfortable.
c. Let’s start with the advantages. Living in a smart city can reduce the negative impact on the environment.
d. In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages of living in a smart city. In my opinion, the
benefits are greater, and people will find a way to adapt to the new lifestyle and overcome the challenges.
e. Smart cities are built on new technologies to improve people’s life. But is a life controlled by smart
technologies good or bad for us?
A. e-c-a-b-d B. e-a-c-b-d C. c-a-b-d-e D. c-e-a-b-d
Question 17:
a. We have so many, and they are all ripe and ready for eating. Did you know that mangos are a great source
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b. Hi Linda, thanks for your message and for inviting me to your house. I'm free on Sunday and will be
happy to
visit you. It's great that you find my cookbook useful,
c. Do you want me to bring anything else? I can also go to the supermarket or the farmers' market to buy
other cooking ingredients.
d. and like the recipes there. I've tried some of the main dishes and they are delicious. What time shall I
come to your place?
e. It might be a good idea to do the cooking in the morning, before lunch. I'll definitely bring some fresh
mangos from our garden.
f. Just let me know. See you soon,
A. b-c-a-e-d-f B. b-d-e-a-c-f C. b-a-d-e-c-f D. b-e-d-a-c-f

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, (18) ____________, is famous for its cultural value, natural
beauty, geological value, and preservation of heritage.
(19) __________. Archaeologists have discovered signs of human activity dating back almost
30,000 years. With such a long-lasting history, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is home to many
temples, pagodas, places of worship.
The natural beauty of the place with its geological value is another outstanding feature. Trang An-
Tam Coc-Bich Dong not only has a natural scenic landscape but also is an ecological site. Moreover, the
area is famous for (20) ________ of limestone mountain tops surrounded by valleys and steep rocks.
As a place of cultural and natural value, Trang An’s heritage is well-preserved and protected.
Visitors are (21) _________ the site is home to more than 800 species of flora and fauna.
(22) ________ for outstanding universal value to humanity, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
was added to the World Heritage Site List in 2004 as a mixed natural and (23) ________.
Question 1: A. recognizing as a World Heritage Site
B. being recognized as a World Heritage Site
C. recognized as a World Heritage Site
D. having recognized as a World Heritage Site
Question 19: A. The most outstanding feature of this site is its cultural value
B. Of this site, the most outstanding feature is its cultural value
C. Of this site, its cultural value is the most outstanding feature
D. The most outstanding feature of its cultural value is this site
Question 20: A. with their magnificent landscape

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C. with this magnificent landscape
D. its magnificent landscape
Question 21: A. amazing to discover that B. amazed to discover that
C. amazed that to discover D. amazing that to discover
Question 22: A. Having met the UNESCO criteria
B. Being met the UNESCO criteria
C. Met the UNESCO criteria
D. To meet the UNESCO criteria
Question 23: A. cultural property B. property cultural
C.properly cultural D. cultural properly

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.

Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (24)
________ every teen has needed it. It doesn't matter if they are going to college, starting a new (25)
________ and moving into an apartment or getting married. Leaving your childhood home and being on
your own for the first time will cause (26) ______ level of loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize
loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work through their loneliness have
learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.
Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong decisions about where and how to live
or (27) ________ to live with.
We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being comfortable with ourselves
is part of having a healthy attitude. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we
can enjoy by ourselves without feeling lonely.
We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so
many ways for us to connect with our family and friends, such as email, letter writing, online social
networking, texting and (28) ________phone calls.
Question 24: A. because B. so C. although D. but
Question 25: A. work B. job C. employment D. problem
Question 26: A. many B. some C. lots D. others
Question 27: A. when B. what C. who D. that
Question 28: A. doing B. bringing C. taking D. making

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 29 to 33.

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 Australians place a high value on independence and personal choice. This means that a teacher or course
tutor will not tell students what to do, but will give them a number of options and suggest they work out
which one is the best in their circumstances. It also means that they are expected to take action if
something goes wrong and seek out resources and support for themselves.
Australians are also prepared to accept a range of opinions rather than believing there is one truth.
This means that in an educational setting, students will be expected to form their own opinions and defend
the reasons for that point of view and the evidence for it. Australians are uncomfortable with differences
in status and hence idealise the idea of treating everyone equally. An illustration of this is that most adult
Australians call each other by their first names. This concern with equality means that Australians are
uncomfortable taking anything too seriously and are even ready to joke about themselves. Australians
believe that life should have a balance between work and leisure time. As a consequence, some students
may be critical of others who they perceive as doing nothing but study.
Australian notions of privacy mean that areas such as financial matters, appearance and relationships are
only discussed with close friends. While people may volunteer such information, they may resent someone
actually asking them unless the friendship is firmly established. Even then, it is considered very impolite to
ask someone what they earn. With older people, it is also rude to ask how old they are, why they are not
married or why they do not have children. It is also impolite to ask people how much they have paid for
something, unless there is a very good reason for asking.
(Source: Complete IELTS student book by Guy Brook Hart and Vanessa Jakeman)
Question 29. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Australian culture B. The story about Australia
C. Australian culture shock D. What should we do in Australia?
Question 30. In paragraph 2, most adult Australians call each other by their first names because_________.
A. they restrict class discrimination.
B. calling each other by their first names makes them more friendly.
C. they get on well with each other.
D. they find it difficult to remember people’s surnames.
Question 31. The word “status” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_________.
A. marriage B. position C. job D. qualification
Question 32. The word "them" in paragraph 1 refers to______.
A. circumstances B. students C. Australians D. options
Question 33. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. A teacher or course tutor will not tell students what to do.
B. Students in Australia will be expected to form their own opinions.
C. Australians are also prepared to accept a range of opinions
D. Australians are always prepared to believe that there is one truth.

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 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the Questions
APPRENTICESHIPS AND ALTERNATIVES
Whether you’re put off by student loans, you need a break from education, or you’re keen on starting work
straight after school – going to university isn’t the right choice for everyone. And you might be surprised
at the career prospects available to those without a degree. If you’re considering not going to university,
here are a few options of what you could do next.
If you’ve just finished school and you don’t have any work experience, traineeships and internships are a
great way to prepare yourself for your future career. Traineeships usually last from six weeks to six months,
and are offered exclusively to 16-23 year olds. Not only do they provide essential work preparation training,
they’re also the perfect opportunity to gain the practical skills and experience needed to move onto an
apprenticeship or job. While internships are similar to traineeships, they are available to people of all ages
– and usually focus more on providing practical work experience, rather than guided training and work
preparation.
School leaver programmes are becoming a popular choice for A-level students who aren’t interested in
university, but still want the learning and training that are involved with further education. These
programmes are designed to give school leavers the chance to earn a qualification whilst working part-time
or full-time (and earning a wage). The exact structure of a school leaver programmes will largely depend
on the company you work for. School leaver programmes could last anything from three to seven years,
and are most common in industries like accountancy, finance, retail, engineering, and IT.
If you’re keen to start work straight away, an entry-level job could be well within your reach. And you
may be surprised at what kinds of jobs are available. Whether you want to start a career in education, you’re
interested in breaking into the marketing industry, or you’re passionate about IT – you don’t always need
extensive experience or qualifications to start a career in your preferred sector. And with many employers
providing on-the-job training for new recruits, you’ll be able to learn a range of key skills to help you
progress within the industry.
Question 34. According to paragraph 3, what benefit do people receive from school leaver programmes?
A. They are capable of doing many different kinds of jobs at the same time.
B. They are able to learn the knowledge about their job while working to get their salary.
C. They can learn about the most common industries when being a student at school.
D. They can receive the training directly from the company they work for.
Question 35. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT provided by traineeships?
A. degrees B. practical skills C. work preparation D. work experience
Question 36. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. New employees may make a progress in their job thanks to the training when being recruited.
B. Internships bring more benefits to people than traineeships.
C. School leavers may have to spend from three to seven years on training before being employed.
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 D. You have to prepare quite carefully before running the business by yourself.
Question 37. The word “options” in the first paragraph is opposite in meaning to ________.
A. obligations B. disadvantages C. incomes D. benefits
Question 38. The phrase “breaking into” in the last paragraph most probably means ________.
A. running B. stopping C. taking part in D. keeping on
Question 39. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
A. How to choose the Correct Job B. The Benefits of Not Going to University
C. Different Paths after School D. University is Still the Best Choice
Question 40. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. internships B. traineeships C. practical skills D. people of all ages

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