THE FIRST MID-TERM TRIAL TEST

ENGLISH 11
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. climate B. inform C. service D. include
Question 2. A. under B. support C. butter D. public
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. transport B. improve C. daily D. sensor
Question 4. A. document B. company C. government D. attraction
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
Question 5. Cities in the future will have a lower carbon footprint and will be more _______.
A. sustainable B. changeable C. adaptable D. favorite
Question 6. City ________ often face the challenges of high living costs and crowded spaces.
A. inhabitants B. residents C. dwellers D. citizens
Question 7. Please be quiet. I ________.
A. think B. am thinking C. thought D. thinks
Question 8. The high-rise building looks more _______ to visitors from a distance.
A. attracting B. attractive C. attraction D. attractively
Question 9. I _______ that cities of the future should focus on the sustainable development.
A. will believe B. am believing C. was believing D. believe

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 (10) ________ same
aims: to create family–like teams and to give an excellent customer service.
Many (11) ________ kinds of people come and work with us so start your career at COFFEE
BEANS today:
- 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 (12) ______ your
skills and experience.

Question 10. A. Ø B. the C. an D. a

Question 11. A. differ B. difference C. differently D. different
Question 12. A. about B. in C. on D. of
IMPORTANT NOTICE: PRODUCT RETURN
Fancy Foods wishes to inform the public that pieces of metal have been found in some jars of
Fancy Foods Chicken Curry (Spicy). The batches of the jars involved have numbers from J6617 to
J6624. The batch number (13) _______ on the bottom of each jar.
(14) ________ you have any jars with these batch numbers, please return them (preferably
unopened) to the supermarket where you purchased them.
No payment will be (15) _________for empty jars, which do not need to be returned. However,
the Retailing Manager will be interested to hear from people who have consumed chicken curry from
any of the above batch numbers.

Question 13. A. is printed B. prints C. has printed D. printing

Question 14. A. Do B. Were C. Should D. Had
Question 15. A. pay B. made C. taken D. done

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. In short, by implementing these steps, Vietnam can ensure the preservation and development of its
World Heritage sites for generations to come.

b. Firstly, the government and local communities need to work together to raise awareness about the
importance of protecting these sites.
c. There are several steps to preserve and develop cultural and historical heritage sites in Vietnam such as
Ha Long Bay, Hoi An Ancient Town, and My Son Sanctuary.
d. Secondly, sustainable tourism practices should be encouraged to ensure that tourism does not harm the
sites or the local communities.
e. Finally, research and conservation efforts should be continued to better understand and protect these
invaluable pieces of history and culture.
A. c – e – b – d – a B. c – b – d – e – a
C. d – b – e – c – a D. a – b – c – d – e
Question 17.
a.Yesterday, Aunt Eva took me to some places of interest – the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn
Bridge,and Central Park.
b. Tomorrow we are going to watch a show at the theater Broadway.
c. The weather here is so great. It’s sunny and hot every day.
d. Dear Mom and Dad,
I’m having a great time here in New York.
e. Wish you were here.
Love you so much.
Ami.
A. d – b – a – e– c B. a – e – d – b – c
C. b – a – c – e – d D. d – a – c – b - e
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.
Many scientists believe our love of sugar may be an addiction. (18) _________, the sugar enters our
blood and affects parts of our brain. (19) _________. Then the good feeling goes away, leaving us wanting
more. All tasty foods do this, but sugar has a (20) _________. In this way, it is in fact an addictive drug, one
that doctors recommend we all cut down on. “It seems like every time I study an illness and (21) _________,
to the first cause, I find (22) _________, back to sugar,” says scientist Richard Johnson. One-third of adults
worldwide have high blood pressure, and up to 347 million have diabetes. Why? "Sugar, we believe, is one of
the culprits, if not the major culprit," says Johnson. So what is the solution? It’s obvious that we need to eat
less sugar. Many schools are replacing sugary desserts with healthier options like fruit. Other schools are
growing their own foods in gardens, or (23) _________, like walking tracks so students and others in the
community can exercise.
Question 18. A. As we will eat or drink sugary foods B. Eating and drinking sugary foods
C. After we ate or drank sugary foods D. When we eat or drink sugary foods
Question 19. A. This makes us feel good B. It makes us to feel good
C. Which makes us feel good D. Making us to feel good
Question 20. A. strong particularly effect B. particularly effect strong
C. particularly strong effect D. effect strong particularly
Question 21. A. trace a path B. a path to be traced
C. tracing a path D. a path tracing
Question 22. A. my way B. our way C. their way D. his way
Question 23. A. facilities to build B. build facilities
C. to build facilities D. building facilities

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
In the future, cities will experience many changes to adapt to (24) ________ populations and environmental
concerns. These cities will use advanced technologies to make life better for the people (25) ________ live
there. They will have smart transportation systems that are more efficient and include things like self-driving
cars and improved public transportation. The cities will also focus (26) ________ being more environmentally
friendly by using renewable energy sources and designing buildings that are good for the environment. (27)
________, there will be a greater emphasis on including everyone in city life, with better access for people
with disabilities and opportunities for people to be (28) ________ in decision-making through digital
platforms. Overall, the cities of the future will aim to create a better balance between technology and the well-
being of the people who call them home.
(Adapted from English Reading and Comprehension)
Question 24. A. grown B. grew C. grow D. growing
Question 25. A. which B. who C. when D. where
Question 26. A. on B. about C. of D. in
Question 27. A. Additionally B. Consequently C. However D. Therefore
Question 28. A. interested B. specialized C. invested D. involved
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.
In the cities of the future, people will experience big changes in their everyday lives. These urban
residents will be part of a highly advanced and connected environment, where new technologies and
innovative infrastructure come together to make city life easier and more efficient.
Future cities will have smart systems that use resources well, make getting around easier, and help protect
the environment. Buildings will be energy-efficient and have smart sensors that adjust things like temperature
and lighting based on how many people are there. This will save energy and reduce the amount of pollution.
Transportation systems will be well-connected, so people can easily move from one place to another. Electric
and self-driving cars will also be common, which means less traffic and less air pollution.
In addition, technology will change the way people interact with their city. Advanced augmented reality
(AR) systems will show digital information on top of the real world, giving people useful and personalized
suggestions. They will also be able to navigate the city with the help of interactive holographic displays that
show important places, public transportation options, and real-time traffic updates. Also, there will be fast
internet everywhere, so people can easily communicate and connect everyday objects to the internet to make
life easier.
But there will also be challenges along with these advancements. People in future cities will need to adapt
to new complexities and risks. As technology becomes more important for critical infrastructure, there will be
a bigger risk of cyber-attacks and data breaches. It will be important to have strong security measures to
protect people’s privacy and keep their information safe from bad actors.
(Adapted from Solution)
Question 29. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Challenges of Future Cities
B. The Benefits of Advanced Technologies in Cities
C. Urbanization and Its Impact on Everyday Life
D. Exploring the Possibilities of Smart Cities
Question 30. What are some features of future cities mentioned in the passage?
A. Historical architecture and traditional infrastructure.
B. Limited availability of resources and inefficient transportation systems.
C. Smart systems, energy-efficient buildings, and well-connected transportation networks.
D. Lack of internet connectivity and minimal technological advancements.
Question 31. The word "advanced" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. out-of-date B. state-of-the-art C. old-fashioned D. elaborate
Question 32. The word "they” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. people
B. personalized suggestions
C. Advanced augmented reality (AR) systems
D. interactive holographic displays
Question 33. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. Future cities will have energy-efficient buildings with smart sensors.
B. Transportation systems in future cities will be well-connected.
C. Augmented reality (AR) systems will not be used widely in future cities.
D. Future cities will have fast internet connectivity.
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.
For many years, knowing how to market to Millennials was the hot ticket for most marketers. Today,
advertisers are wrapping their heads around how to reach their younger counterparts, Gen Z – the
generation that often feels like they’re ahead of the rest of us.
 While marketers are quickly shifting their attention to each incoming generation, they’re missing one
key insight that’s been bubbling beneath the surface: no generation is the same, but no one in a generation is
the same, either.
People across every generation are defying norms more and more. More single women own houses
than men. Men are going back to college in their 60s. Early-career workers are leading the great resignation
rather than taking whatever job they can get after college. Women are delaying having children. And the list
goes on.
The truth is, people are “growing up” at different rates or redefining what it means to grow in the first
place. This variation inside generations creates a challenge for marketers, how do you market to changing peer
groups?
Avoid ageism in your marketing
While this insight might sound obvious, it’s not obviously put into practice in marketing. For instance,
one study found that “variation in ageing successfully or in lifestyles is not promoted in advertising.” Another
survey from AARP found that 69% of consumers ages 50 and older say media images are ageist. This could
affect younger groups, too. New research suggests ‘acute’ ageism could be an even bigger problem for
younger cohorts.
Make your language more inclusive
How you refer to age groups or generations could keep customers (or top talent) away. Whether it’s
women reentering the workforce or retired professionals seeking returnships, these individuals want to go
where they’ll feel like they belong. And since your employees are a reflection of your company, one way to
combat this is how you speak internally.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescontentmarketing/202l/10/15/how-to-bridge-the- age-gap-in-
marketing/?sh=1d64fec267fd

Question 34: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Difficulties in Marketing B. Marketing for Gen Z
C. Social Norms in Marketing D. Narrowing the Age Gap in Marketing
Question 35: The phrase “wrapping their heads around” in paragraph 1 mostly means ______.
A. trying to understand B. struggling to understand
C. overlooking something D. succeeding in accepting
Question 36: The word “defying” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. opposing B. agreeing C. obeying D. praising
Question 37: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. single women B. men in their 60s C. early-career workers D. marketers
Question 38: For many years, marketers focus on targeting ______.
A. gen Zs B. millennials C. old people D. single women
Question 39: According to paragraph 3, ______.
A. women now have children later than previous generations.
B. men cannot pursue education when they are old.
C. people try to have whatever jobs they can get after graduating.
D. many single women do not own a house.
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Each generation is unique.
B. When old people or women return to work; they want to be in the place they feel belonged to.
C. Language used to indicate generations do not have an impact on attracting customers.
D. Many old people say that media images include age-discrimination.

The End