Luyện thi đánh giá năng lực HSA

ĐỀ ÔN THI HỌC KỲ II NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 11

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
questions.
1.A. reply B. qualify C. apply D. hobby
2.A. aware B. behave C. relate D. exchange

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 each of the following questions.
3. A. program B. promote C. prepare D. suggest
4. A. issue B. aware C. welcome D. gender

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
5.Many parents complain about the increasing _______ posted on social networks.
A.poverty B. campaign C. violence D. scenery
6._______ we got lost driving into the city, we were late for the meeting.
A.Since B. Because of C. However D. For
7.At present, a lot of children still live in ______ and get little access to education.
A.confidence B. criminal C. alcohol D. poverty
8.Depression may lead to ______ from family members and poor school performance.
A.distance B. closure C. focus D. danger
9._______ I was deadly tired, I walked all the way home.
A.Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. Because
10.________ leading to reduction in self appreciation, self-defeating behaviors and
attitudes.
A.Confidence B. Low self esteem C. Pride D. Relationships

Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on

your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the blanks
Work for COFFEE BEANS
Join Britain’s number one café at COFFEE BEANS where every café has (11)
________ same aims: to create family–like teams and to give an excellent customer
service.
Many (12) ________ kinds of people come and work with us so start your career at
COFFEE BEANS today:

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- choose the hours you work

- get management experience
- share your love of coffee
Join us as a Team Member, Assistant Manager or Café Manager, depending (13)
______ your skills and experience.
11. A. Ø B. the C. an D. a
12. A. differ B. difference C. differently D. different
13. A. about B. in C. on D. of

DRAWBACKS OF SELF-STUDY
Lack of support: Self-study can be isolating, and learners may not have access to the
same level of support and guidance as they would in a traditional classroom. They may
struggle to stay(14) _______ without the encouragement of a teacher or mentor.
Time-consuming: Self-study requires learners to spend more time planning,
researching, and organizing their studies. (15) _______ students not have a teacher's
guidance,they may also need to spend extra time solving problems on their own,
Limited social interaction: Self-study can limit learners' opportunities for social
interaction and collaboration. They may miss out on the chance to share ideas, learn
from peers, and build relationships with teachers and mentors.
Lack of feedback: Self-study may lack feedback and (16) _______ . Learners may not
receive regular evaluations of their progress, which can make it difficult to identify
areas of weakness and improve their learning.
14. A. motivating B. motivated C. motivation D. motivate
15. A. Should B. Had C. Were D. Do
16. A.introduction B. session C.access D.assessment

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.
17.
a. Teenagers may want to work part-time while still in school. Let's look at the pros and
cons of teens having part- time jobs.
b. So, if teenagers fail to balance work and study, they may not be able to get good
grades or may even drop out of school.
c. Secondly, they can learn to manage their time better.
d. First, a part-time job provides extra pocket money.

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e. In conclusion, teenagers should be aware of both the pros and cons of working part-
time.
f. On the other hand, working teens may become tired and stressed as they will have
less time to rest and study.
A.a – d– c – f – b – e B. a – d – f – c – b – e
C.a – b – f – c – d – e D. a – b – d – c – f – e
18.
a. Best wishes.
b. First of all, self-study gives learners more freedom. They decide what they should
study and how to learn depending on their abilities.
c. Dear Lucy; I hope you are well. I am thinking about the advantages of self-study
- learning at home without a teacher.
d. Secondly, they can make learners responsible. They set their learning goals and
make study plans to achieve them.
e. Finally, it makes them more confident. Completing tasks and solving problems
on their own boost learners' confidence.
A.a – b – d – e – c B. c – b – d – e – a
C.a – b – e – c – d D. c – e – b – d – a

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Building Confidence in Teens
Confidence is one's belief in their own ability. Confident people rationally believe they
are capable of doing things well and therefore aren't afraid to do those things or
even(19)_______new things. Teens (20)______are confident to grow up have a good
sense of self and become happy adults. Parents can help teens build their confidence
throughout their adolescence by following these tips: Be trustworthy. Be there when your
teen needs you. Provide a safe home environment and firm but fair discipline. This is a
foundation that your teen's confidence can stand on. Give your teen choices. One of the
things that confidence helps teens do is making a decision. You can help teens make
decision by offering them choices as often as possible. (21)______your teen to try new
things. Be available to take them where they need to go and do so without complaining.
Become your teen’s biggest fan, (22) ______ it is in sports, or in school. Allow your teen
to fail, do not fix their problems for them. If they need you to help talk the problem
through, ask open ended questions so that they come to their own conclusions. Praise
your teen when praise is suitable. We know that too (23)______ praise is not good either,
but suitable praise is necessary for your teen's self-confidence.

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19.A. try B. use C. examine D. decide

20. A. when B. who C. which D. where
21.A. Believe B. Prefer C. Like D. Encourage
22.A. and B. however C. whether D. but
23.A. much B. many C.all D. some
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Sometimes, though the stresses in your life can actually come from your peers.
They may pressure you (24) ________ doing something you’re uncomfortable with,
such as drinking or smoking.
The pressure to conform to do what others are doing can be powerful and hard
(25) ________. A person might feel pressure to do something just because others are
doing it. Peer pressure can influence a person to do something that is relatively harmless
or something that has more serious consequences. Giving in to the pressure to dress a
certain way is one thing - going along with the crowd to drink or smoke is another.
People may feel pressure to conform so they fit (26) ________ or are accepted, or
so they don’t feel awkward or uncomfortable. When people are unsure of what to do in
a social situation, they naturally look to others about what is and isn’t acceptable.
The people who are most easily influenced will (27) ________ someone else’s
lead first. Then others may go along, too - so it can be easy to think, “It must be OK.
Everyone else is doing it. They must know (28) ________ they’re doing.” Before you
know it, many people are going along with the crowd - perhaps on something they
might not otherwise do.
24. A. on B. of C. into D. through
25. A. to resist B. resist C. resisting D. being resisted
26. A. from B. in C. on D. to
27. A. contact B. argue C. skip D. follow
28. A. which B. that C. what D. who

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
John, an associate geography professor at Western Kentucky University, found
himself facing a life-threatening situation while conducting a research project on a
mountain in Nepal. His journey took a perilous turn when he unexpectedly fell into a
deep crevasse, a moment captured on film.
In the footage, John documented his struggle inside the 22-metre hole, expressing
his fear and belief that his life was hanging by a thread. Despite sustaining severe injuries,
including a broken arm and five ribs, his determination to survive pushed him forward.

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With sheer resilience, he managed to crawl his way out of the narrow gap, defying the
odds stacked against him. Over the course of six gruelling hours, armed only with an ice
axe, John fought against the treacherous environment, inching his way towards safety.
Every move was a battle against pain and exhaustion, but his unwavering spirit propelled
him forward. Finally, he emerged from the crevasse, battered and bruised but victorious
in his escape.
Although free from the icy abyss, John's ordeal was far from over. It took him an
additional three hours to reach his tent, where he sought refuge for the night. The next
day, rescue teams arrived to his aid, bringing the much-needed assistance and medical
attention he required.
29.Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?
A. John's struggle for want of time to finish a research project.
B. The treacherous environment of the mountain in Nepal.
C. John's determination and resilience in overcoming adversities.
D. The arrival of rescue teams to provide assistance and medical attention.
30.The word "perilous" in paragraph 1 mostly means _____.
A. exciting B. difficult C. dangerous D. thrilling
31.According to paragraph 2, John was able to survive thanks to _____.
A. medical attention B. rescue teams C. his determination D. luck
32.The word "exhaustion" in paragraph 2 mostly means _____.
A. physical tiredness B. emotional distress
C. mental fatigue D. lack of motivation
33.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. John sustained severe injuries, including a broken arm and five ribs.
B. John documented his struggle inside the crevasse on film.
C. It took John six hours to crawl his way out of the crevasse.
D. John reached his tent and sought refuge for the night after rescue teams arrived.

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 following questions.
Being aware of one's own emotions - recognizing and acknowledging feelings as they
happen - is at the very heart of Emotional Intelligence. And this awareness encompasses
not only moods but also thoughts about those moods. People who are able to monitor
their feelings as they arise are less likely to be ruled by them and are thus better able to
manage their emotions.
Managing emotions does not mean suppressing them; or giving free rein to every feeling.
Psychologist Daniel Goleman, who has contributed to popularize the notion of Emotional

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Intelligence, insisted that the goal is balance and that every feeling has value and
significance. As Goleman said, "A life without passion would be a dull wasteland of
neutrality, cut off and isolated from the richness of life itself." Thus, we manage our
emotions by expressing them in an appropriate manner. Emotions can also be managed
by engaging in activities that cheer us up, soothe our hurts, or reassure us when we feel
anxious.
Clearly, awareness and management of emotions are not independent. For instance, you
might think that individuals who seem to experience their feelings more intensely than
others would be less able to manage them. However, a critical component of awareness
of emotions is the ability to assign meaning to them - to know why we are experiencing
a particular feeling or mood. Psychologists have found that, among individuals who
experience intense emotions, individual differences in the ability to assign meaning to
those feelings predict differences in the ability to manage them. In other words, if two
individuals are intensely angry, the one who is better able to understand why he or she is
angry will also be better able to manage the anger.
Self-motivation refers to strong emotional self-control, which enables a person to get
moving and pursue worthy goals, persist at tasks even when frustrated, and resist the
temptation to act on impulse. Resisting impulsive behavior is, according to Goleman, "the
root of all emotional self-control."
Of all the attributes of Emotional Intelligence, the ability to postpone immediate
gratification and to persist in working toward some greater future gain is most closely
related to success - whether one is trying to build a business, get a college degree, or even
stay on a diet.
34. Which of the following can we infer from paragraph 1?
A. People who can manage their emotions successfully will be controlled by them.
B. If people pay attention to their feelings, they will not be able to manage them.
C. If people pay attention to their feelings, they can control their emotions better.
D. Some people can have much better understanding of their feelings than others.
35. According to the passage, people should be aware of their emotions so that they can
_______.
A. manage their emotions appropriately
B. explain their emotions to others
C. stop feeling angry and overthinking
D. experience feelings more intensively
36. All of the followings are mentioned in paragraph 2 about our emotions EXCEPT
_______.

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A. emotions are part of a satisfying life

B. we should ignore some feelings
C. we can manage our emotions
D. every feeling is equally important
37. The word "encompasses" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by
A. maintains B. includes C. entertains D. divides
38. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. intense emotions B. individuals
C. individual differences D. psychologists
39. In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of awareness and management of
emotions by _______.
A. giving an example of why people get angry
B. comparing how two people might respond to an intense emotion
C. explaining why some people are not aware of their emotions
D. describing how people learn to control their emotions
40. The word "pursue" in paragraph 4 mostly means _______.
A. find out about something B. improve or develop something
C. try to achieve something D. be involved in something