Đề cương ôn thi học kì I môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 11 - Năm học 2023-2024

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1. Full name: .. Class: . ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN THI HỌC KỲ I MÔN: ANH VĂN KHỐI 11 NĂM HỌC: 2023-2024 Date: . I. PRONUNCIATION: A. 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. 1. A. burden B. childcare C. wisely D. esteem 2. A. medicine B. increase C. consume D. immune 3. A. follow B. disease C. suggest D. massage 4. A. campaign B. balance C. methane D. carbon 5. A. avoid B. suggest C. suffer D. reduce 6. A. disruption B. pollutant C. emission D. atmosphere 7. A. attitude B. confident C. determined D. housekeeping 8. A. volunteer B. festival C. introduce D. entertain 9. A. generate B. understand C. innovate D. maximize 10. A. heritage B. integrate C. interfere D. principle B. 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. 1. A. afford B. casual C. interpersonal D. sympathetic 2. A medicine. B. remedy C. exercise D. obesity 3. A. vitamin B. mineral C. diet D. fitness 4. A. obesity B. overweight C. consume D. focus 5. A. current B. sustainable C. infrastructure D. rubbish 6. A. charity B. brochure C. change D. wheelchair 7. A. architect B. cheese C. church D. chat 8. A. choir B. cheap C. child D. chair 9. A. charge B. child C. teacher D. champagne 10. A. scholarship B. Christmas C. school D. chicken II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: A. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. She has looked ____ to my father for her whole life. He's a wonderful example of a kind-hearted person with good judgement. A. forward B. in C. up D. on 2. A generation gap or generational gap is a difference _______ opinions between one generation and another regarding beliefs, politics, or values. A. in B. on C. of D. among 3. Scientists are looking for ways to cut ____ the cost of renewable energy sources. A. back B. up C. off D. down 4. The party starts at 8 o'clock so I'll ________ at 7.45. A. look for you B. pick you up C. bring you along D. take you out 5. Many modern medicines are derived _________ plants and animals. A. on B. for C. from D. in 6. Probability of extinction depends _______ both the population size and fine details of the population demography. A. on B. in C. from D. for 7. Clearing forests for timber has led ________ the loss of biodiversity A. with B. at C. to D. for 8. Many species are now ________ danger of being extinct as a result of deforestation and habitat loss. A. in B. on C. at D. with 9. The rainforests around the world are ________ threat of deforestation. A. in B. by C. under D. on 10. The rivers in the local area are heavily polluted _______ wastes released from nearby factories. 1
2. A. from B. with C. of D. in B. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. M ost______ is caused by wishing things that you are unable to achieve them right now. A. disease B. injury C. stress D. wound 2. Chocolate and cakes cause our blood sugar to rise and give us a quick______ . A. boost B. power C. action D. success 3. Living to an average of 83 years old, Japan is the nation with the highest_____ in the world. A. lifetime B. lifework C. life force D. life expectancy 4. Vancouver is often considered to be one of the most______ cities in the world. A. fit B. liveable C. endurable D. suitable 5. Telecommunications and cloud computing will_____ transportation for moving ideas and intellectual property. A. change B. replace C. remove D. eliminate 6. London is a/an ____ city. It's a melting pot for people from all parts of the world. A. international B. national C. metropolitan D. cosmopolitan 7. As we move toward 2050, we are facing the consequences of _____ urbanization and population growth. A. promoting B. improving C. moving D. accelerating 8. Coal burning ________ a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. A. decreases B. reduces C. relaxes D. releases 9. Being told about cultures from other countries annually is an ____________ experience A. surprised B. eye-opening C. knowledge D. everyday 10. The use of _______ is a threat to wildlife and the surrounding environments. A. wastes B. fossil fuel C. solar energy D. wind energy C. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. In order to avoid bad eating habits, you'll have to replace unhealthy fat with more ____ food. A. nutrition B. nutritional C. nutritious D. nutritive 2. Friendship is a type of ____ between two people who care about each other. A. relation B. relative C. relating D. relationship 3. You are old enough to take _______ for what you have done in some possible situations. A. responsible B. responsibility C. responsibly D. irresponsible 4. It was a ____ change for Timor-Leste when it became a member of ASEAN. A. considerate B. considerable C. consideration D. considering 5. Whole grains are high in fiber and contain a variety of______ that support healthy blood sugar levels. A. nutrition B. nutrients C. nutritionists D. nutritious 6. He was _______because she didn’t arrive at his birthday party. A. disappoint B. disappointing C. disappointed D. disappointment 7. Toxic waste is an example of a ___________. A. pollutant B. polluted C. pollution D. unpolluted 8. It’s important for the developed countries to reduce energy __________ as much as possible. A. exhaustion B. destruction C. consumption D. waste 9. Our sources of energy will soon be __________ if we don't save them. A. exhaust B. exhausted C. exhaustedly D. exhaustion 10. People are destroying the environment by adding ___________to it. A. pollutes B. pollutions C. polluting D. pollutants D. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. ____ ASEAN is becoming more integrated, investors should be aware of local preferences and cultural sensitivities. A. Because B. However C. Despite D. Although 2. ____ time to interact with people will give you a feeling you will never forget. A. Share B. Sharing C. Shared D. to share 3. No matter what the future ____, the member countries should always be cooperated for the development of ASEAN. A. may bring B. is bringing C. could bring D. would bring 4. You don’t look well, and it’s cold outside. Therefore, you _____to go out. 2
3. A. can B. needn’t C. ought not D. shouldn’t 5. This drink isn't beneficial for health. You ____ drink it too much. A. should B. ought to not C. ought not to D. mustn't 6. All students ____ wear uniforms at school because it is a rule. A. should B. have to C. ought to D. must 7. They _______ football for two hours. A. play B. are playing C. have played D. played 8. Last Sunday, the Youth Union ____ a campaign to help students with disabilities. A. has launched B. launched C. was launched D. was launching 9. Recently, a gang of enterprising New Zealanders ____ an incredible scheme to raise awareness of depression and mental health issues. A. has introduced B. had introduced C. introduced D. was introduced 10. In case you're suffered from the injury, you ____ see the doctor today. A. had better B. must C. ought D. have better 11. _________ at by everyone, he was disappointed. A. laughed B. laugh C. laughing D. In laugh 12. _________ anxious to please us, they told us all we wanted to know. A. Be B. To be C. Being D. In being 13. He is looking forward to ______________ this result from this contest. A. receive B. receiving C. to receive D. to receiving 14. My father’s hobby is _______ sports programmes on television. A. watching B. watch C. watches D. watched 15. I couldn’t help _____ when I heard the story. A. laughing B. to laugh C. laughed D.laugh 16. There is nothing prevent us from______ the mystery of that palace. A. discover B. discovery C. discovering D. discoveries 17. The little boy looks __________ because he gets good grades in the exam. A. happy B. unhappy C. happily D. unhappily 18. I ___________ that living in the city is good for young people. A. think B. am thinking C. thinks D. thought 19. I __________ that you are facing a difficult time at this moment, and you need more help from us. A. understand B. understands C. is understanding D. understood 20. Although the dish melt ____________, he refused to eat saying that he was not hungry. A. bad B. good C. well D. worse E. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 1. This kind of fruit helps to boost the immune system. A. decrease B. reduce C. increase D. maintain 2. Life expectancy for both men and women has improved greatly in the past twenty years. A. Living standard B. Longevity C. Life skills D. Lifeline 3. Here are some principles for people to stick to if they want to stay healthy. A. rules B. principals C. laws D. duties 4. We should consume healthy food and exercise regularly. A. store B. purchase C. buy D. eat 5. In order to stay healthy, make sure you have a balanced intake of vitamins and minerals. A. take-off B. take-away C. consumption D. digestion 6. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation's prowess in technology rather than to view it as a problem. A. experiment B. understanding C. knowledge D. familiarity 7. Longer life spans mean that more generations are living and working simultaneously. A. at the same time B. in the same place C. for the same purpose D. with the same result 8. Many city dwellers, especially those in developing countries, still live in poverty. A. people B. migrants C. immigrants D. residents 9. If we have solar panels on our roofs, we'll be able to generate our own electricity. A. afford B. produce C. manufacture D. light 10. I believe the government will use advanced technology to build faster trains and make people's life more comfortable. 3
4. A. modern B. expensive C. public D. latest F. 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. When you walk, don't look at your feet. This will slow you down and cause back pain. A. result in B. result from C. lead to D. activate 2. After hundreds of rejections by the employers, I decided that I need to do something about my obesity. A. denial B. approval C. refusal D. rebuttal 3. I found a website advertising an effective way to lose weight in one month. A. drop B. waste C. maintain D. gain 4. I have just received my first job offer after having been unemployed for two years. A. got B. gained C. rejected D. acquired 5. People in codependent relationships are great at meeting others' needs but usually ignore their own. A. dependent B. close C. independent D. relative 6. One way to ease into making your own decisions is by determining how you'd like to spend your day. A. stop abruptly B. practise regularly C. try hard D. manage well 7. To reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, ways to limit the use of private cars must be found. A. public B. personal C. common D. shared 8. People who live in towns and cities live in an urban environment. A. remote B. deserted C. suburban D. rural 9. It is urgent that these governments work out a solution to the problem that they are all facing. A. keep secret B. find C. share D. arrive at 10. It is predicted that the natural resources will run out by the end of the century. A. come in B. run short C. run away D. remain intact III. READING: READING 1. Read the following text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks. HEALTHY LIVING Millions of people today are overweight and out of shape. This is due in part to their diet, (1)______ is often high in sugars and fats. Another (2) ______is that too many of us spend our evenings gluing to the television, instead of doing something to keep themselves fit. Today hectic lifestyles also prevent us (3) ________spending as much time as we should on staying in shape. Long hours at school and work don't leave much time for healthy eating. Convenience food, such as frozen meals and canned vegetables, saves time but is often unhealthy Fast food and takeaways are also (4) ________for many health problems. In order to enjoy good health, a regular programme of exercise is essential. This can be anything from gentle forms of yoga to bodybuilding. Doing a little exercise every day so as not to develop health problems is something that all of us should consider, young and old. If you don’t (5)_________any form of exercise now, it is for you to choose one and start today and get in shape! (Source: Adapted from ‘Laser BI +) 1.A. which B. who C. whom D. why 2.A. reason B. effect C. result D. consequence 3.A. from B. against C. about D. with 4.A. response B. responsibilityC. responsible D. responsibly 5. A. takeB. spendC. waste D. practise READING 2. Read the following text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks. Have you ever had the feeling that people older than you are hard to understand? Or, have you felt like people from younger generations just don't get it? Maybe you find it easier to connect with people (1) ______ are closer to your age than those who are older or younger than you. You can probably thank the generation gap for these feelings. There are currently six generations living in the United States: the Greatest Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. (2) ______ generation has its own unique set of characteristics and norms. (3) ______ , the Greatest Generation (born 1901-1924) is known for its patriotism, hard workers, and loyalty to institutions. The Millennials (born 1980-2000) are characterized by their dependence on technology, detachment from traditional institutions, optimism, and open-mindedness. It is no (4) ______ that many people from different generations have a hard time understanding each other. 4
5. Generation gap refers to differences in actions, beliefs, interests, and opinions that (5) ______ between individuals from different generations. So, what causes these differences? (Adapted from 1: A. who B. which C. when D. what 2: A. Another B. Very C. All D. Each 3: A. In addition B. Except for C. For example D. But for 4: A. wonder B. picture C. business D. training 5: A. adopt B. exist C. come D. aim READING 3. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. Today’s urban cities are practically bursting at the seams. According (1)__________research from the United Nations, 54 percent of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a percentage (2)_________ is expected to increase to over 66 percent by 2050. In fact, India alone is projected to add 404 million urban dwellers to its population by 2050. This rapid (3) __________ of the urban population has caused daunting problems for city planners, such as overcrowded roads, excessive energy (4)______________ and unemployment. (5)____________, to build more sustainable cities and accommodate the growing number of residents, many city leaders are turning to the Internet of Things . 1. A. to B. at C. on D. from 2. A. who B. that C. what D. whom 3. A. grown B. growing C. grow D. growth 4. A. consumable B. consume C. consumption D. consumer 5. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. However D. Furthermore READING 4. Read the following text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN was (1) ____ on August 8 1967 in Bangkok by the five original member countries, (2) ____, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam (3) ____ on January 8, 1984, Vietnam on July 28, 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on July 23, 1997, and Cambodia on April 30, 1999. As of 2006, the ASEAN region has a population of about 560 million, a total area of 4.5 million square kilometers, a combined gross (4) ____ product of almost US$ 1,100 billion, and a total trade of about US$ 1,400 billion. The ASEAN Declaration states that the aims and purposes of the Association are to (5) ____ economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region and to promote regional peace. 1. A. established B. constructed C. rebuilt D. decorated 2. A. such B. like C. namely D. as 3. A. took up B. joined C. represented D. involved 4. A. home B. exotic C. domestic D. household 5. A. fetch B. endeavor C. poach D. accelerate READING 5. Read the following text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks. GLOBAL WARMING Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate. Many scientists (1) the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world's temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at risk from the forces of the wind, rain and sun. (2) to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even more (3) and causing sea levels all around the world to lift Environmental groups are putting pressure on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given (4) by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in favour of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power stations. Some scientists, (5) , believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is to stay. 1. A. give B. put C. take D. have 2. A. Concerning B. Regarding C. Depending D. According 3. A. strict B. severe C. strong D. heavy 4. A. off B. away C. up D. over 5. A. but B. although C. despite D. however READING 6. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 5
6. Try to understand a situation from your friend’s point of view. Ask questions to get a sense of the problem or issue, but the main thing is to listen to them. You don’t have to have all the answers, and don’t assume that your friend wants advice - they might just want to talk so that they can work it out for themselves. If your friend has a medical or mental health issue, a good way to offer support is to learn about what they’ve been diagnosed with. Being interested in what they’re going through shows you care, and that you plan to stick around no matter what’s going on. If you’re worried about someone and you want to be there for them, ask them what they need. You’ll then know what they find helpful during tough times, and you can offer them support in a way that’s genuinely helpful. Hugging your friends is a great way to show you care for them. Physical contact can be really comforting, especially when someone feels alone. Even if you don’t live nearby, show your friends you’re there for them by making an effort to keep in regular touch through social media, emails, texts and calls. You don’t have to make a big deal about it all the time, but you can make a real difference to how someone is feeling just by letting them know how important they are to you. So, go for it! If you think your friend’s safety is at risk, you might need to act without their consent and get help. It can be a tough call, particularly when you’re worried how they’ll react, but remember that good friends care enough to step up, and that you’re doing it to protect them from harm. 1. The reading passage mainly gives readers advice on ______. A. how to make a lot of friendsB. how to be friendly with others C. what to do to be best friendsD. the best qualities of a friend 2. The word "assume" in the passage is closest in meaning to ______. A. thinkB. considerC. concludeD. agree 3. According to the passage, when your friend gets ill, you should show your care by ______. A. learning about his/her illness B. comforting him/her with your hug C. sending them messages every day D. asking him/her for help 4. According to the passage, all of the following should be done to show you care about your friends EXCEPT ______. A. making plan to be with your friends when they are in illness B. keeping constant contact with them to comfort them even from afar C. letting them know that they mean a lot to you D. giving them valuable gifts on special occasions 5. The word "it" in the passage refers to ______. A. the situation in which your friend is at risk B. the action you take to protect your friend C. the safety of your friend D. the care you show your friend READING 7. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. My parents had a very different upbringing to what I have today... It's like we grew up in parallel universes. They were from Ireland, and grew up in secure homes, in the middle of the countryside with no cares in the world. I live in inner-city Birmingham, and with peer pressure, school stress and lots of other things to deal with, I think that I have a much tougher life than they had. Times have definitely changed. We have a lot of responsibility as teenagers, and we have to act like adults. It depends on where you have grown up and who you hang around with, but I think most people start drinking alcohol around the age of 13 and lose their virginity around the age of 14. There isn't a definite age that most people try drugs. I am nearly 16 years old and I have never tried any, but I know plenty of people who have. This really depends on who you hang around with and how much will- power you have to say no. I think that a lot of teenagers are discriminated against wrongly by adults. A few days ago, I was on my way home in a rush because I was late, it was very dark and I was running. I ran past a middle-aged woman, and as I went past I brushed her shoulder. She let out a scream and grabbed a tight hold of her handbag. I found this really funny; she thought I was going to mug her. Most teenagers have part-time jobs, which creates responsibility and the premature need to behave in an adult way. I've been working since I was about 13 (I look older than I am, and can lie about my age) but most teens start at around 15. 6
7. We need to have a certain level of trust put in us. We need to feel wanted and important, and not constantly targeted and victimized by the media. After all, if the media is constantly attacking teens and branding them as thugs, then that is the way we will act. 1. The passage is most likely to be taken from ______. A. a teenager's diary B. a teenager's essay on generation gap C. a magazine for teenagers D. a study on teenagers doing part-time work 2. According to the writer, all of the following describe his/her parents' life EXCEPT ______. A. much easier than his/hersB. more carefree than his/hers C. more stressful than his/hersD. more secured than his/hers 3. The phrase "hang around with" in the passage mostly means ______. A. being friends withB. going out with C. sharing the same classD. coming from the same family 4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the writer of the passage? A. The writer is in his/her teenage. B. The writer has to try to behave in an adult way. C. The writer is not responsible for what he/she does. D. The writer has never tried drinking alcohol or taking drug. 5. The word "us" in the passage refers to ______. A. adultsB. peopleC. teenagersD. media READING 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. As Australia's largest and oldest city, Sydney carries many traces of its history. Time seems to stand still in the city's old streets and in its many magnificent, ancient buildings, such as the Sydney Town Hall, the Queen Victoria Building, and St. Mary's Cathedral. To explore the city's present and past, head for The Rocks - the oldest neighbourhood in Australia and Sydney, where sandstone houses built in the 18th century still stand. You can stroll through the pretty streets, visit a traditional pub for some craft beer, and try delicious local dishes. Sydney is blessed with natural gifts that few cities can rival. This city is full of greenery. Parks and nature reserves mingle with urban areas. Thanks to this, you need not travel far to see rare species in numerous city zoos; or enjoy fresh air and a range of plants from all comers of the world, all gathered in boundless parks. For those visitors keen to explore the sea, Sydney is heaven with over 70 spectacular bays and beaches. These include beautiful Bondi Beach, which is said to be the loveliest on the planet, where visitors can sunbathe, and play various water sports. Sydney is said to be a miniature world of attractions, captivating visitors. It is a must-go destination on every tourist's bucket list, should they visit the beautiful land of Australia. (Adapted from Heritage) 1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Sydney - The World's Oldest CityB. Sydney - A Must-go Destination C. Sydney - The Present and The PastD. Sydney -A City that Never Sleeps 2. According to paragraph 1, The Rocks ______. A. has the most beautiful streets in Australia B. offers the most delicious local dishes C. has traces of houses destroyed in the 18th century D. is the oldest area in Sydney and Australia 3. The word “rival” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______. A. enjoyB. agreeC. satisfyD. match 4. The word “These” in paragraph 2 refers to ______. A. water sportsB. boundless parksC. visitorsD. bays and beaches 5. Which of the following is TRUE about Sydney according to the passage? A. Visitors prefer Sydney's beaches to its parks. B. Tourists have to travel long distances to reach Sydney's zoos. C. In Sydney, urban areas are mixed with parks and nature reserves. D. Sydney was established in the 18th century. READING 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 7
8. One of the factors in global warming is carbon monoxide. The more carbon monoxide in the atmosphere, the less the atmosphere is able to clean itself. The result is a warming of the atmosphere, the so-called global warming, and possibly ozone damage. Earlier, it was found that carbon monoxide was concentrated in the Southern Hemisphere, and could be attributed to deforestation. Huge areas of forest and grasslands in South America and Africa have been burned, putting carbon monoxide into the atmosphere. Recently, however, the Southern Hemisphere has been found to be clean, while the Northern Hemisphere is more polluted than expected. The latest research was done during the northern winter. The high levels in the Northern Hemisphere could be because of this. In winter carbon monoxide is destroyed more slowly. There are also more fires burned in winter, and possibly industrial processes work harder. It could also reflect the ever-increasing number of cars on the roads. Optimists hope that the reason why the North has overtaken the South as the major area of carbon monoxide is that at last the burning has stopped, or at least slowed down. 1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A Global warming. B. Carbon monoxide in the atmosphere. C. The warming of the atmosphere. D. Ozone damage. 2. Which of the following is NOT a reason for carbon dioxide? A. Ozone damage. B. Burning of forest. C. Traffic. D. Industry. 3. According to the author which of the following is a reason why in winter there is more carbon- monoxide in the atmosphere? A. Fewer factories are working. B. There is a decrease in the amount of traffic on the roads. C. Central heating means there are fewer fires nowadays. D. Carbon monoxide is not absorbed so fast. 4. Why are the optimists happy? A. People are buying more cars. B. There is more carbon dioxide in the North. C. They are possibly burning fewer forests in the Southern Hemisphere. D. Industry must be doing better. 5. What is the attitude of the author towards the new findings? A. He is biased in favor of the South. B. He is neutral. C. He agrees with the optimists. D. He is worried about the North. READING 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Is the generation gap in America no longer a severe problem as it used to be? Dating back to the 1960s when teenagers tended to lash out the values and goals of their parents as well as rebel against the authority figures, the incendiary conflicts between older and younger generations increased sharply. It’s because teenagers' world wasn’t any longer limited in a narrow society that wasn’t mobile, and instead of going to church every weekend, they were exposed to various forms of social media like television and radios. They got access to huge sources of new ideas, which liberated them from old-fashioned and boring lifestyles whereas many older people were conservative and didn’t accept differences disturbing their normal life. Over time, however, the tension between generations has been alleviated due to the improved mutual understanding of baby boomers, Millennials and even Zillennials in many fields of life. According to recent research, the largest generational discrepancies between young and old in the United States are the use of technology and taste in music. Nevertheless, in terms of technological use, many older people gradually learn how to use a laptop or smartphone to surf the Internet from their children and especially their grandchildren due to their recognition of huge technological benefits. Regarding the musical differences, unlike in the past, older generations nowadays appear to give fewer critical remarks on what type of music teens should listen to and begin to accept the variety of music tastes when living under the same roofs. 1. What is the passage mainly about? A. The development of the generation gap in America nowadays. B. The alleviation of the generation gap in America nowadays. C. The eradication of the generation gap in America in the past. D. The reduction of the generation gap in America in the past. 2. What does the word “they” in line 8 mean? 8
9. A. Teenagers. B. Forms of social media. C. Parents. D. Older generations 3. According to the passage, what types of social media provided young people with new ideas in the 1960s? A. The Internet and television. B. The Internet and radios. C. The television and printed newspaper. D. The television and radios. 4. Why did the older generation refuse to access new things? A. Because they thought those things were tedious. B. Because they loved to go to church every weekend. C. Because they didn’t want to change their normal life. D. Because they weren’t able to learn technological devices. 5. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Nowadays there is no longer a generation gap. B. The generation gap didn’t remain after the 1960s. C. Teaching older people to use modern devices can bridge the gap between generations. D. Younger Americans are forced to change their taste in music nowadays. IV. WRITING: A. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 1. I’m sure he is incapable of run a mile in four minutes. A B C D 2. They voluntarily spent their vacations to teach illiterate people to read and write. A B C D 3. I’m delighted hearing that you have made much progress in your study. A B C D 4. ASEAN aims at promoting eonomic growth, regional peace as well as provide opportunities for its members. A B C D 5. If you want to maintain a healthy weight, you won’t have snacks between meals. A B C D 6. People living in high-rise buildings must obey the safety rules and regulations strictly. A B C D 7. As we had plenty of food we musn’t go to the super market. A B C D 8. You need be a member of the library before you can borrow books from the library. A B C D 9. People living in crowded cities feel unhappily. A B C D 10. James seems intelligently, but he sometimes asks silly questions. A B C D B. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 1. It is not necessary for Alice to do all the housework. A. Alice must not do all the housework. B. Alice should not do all the housework. C. Alice doesn't have to do all the housework. D. Alice doesn't have to do the unnecessary housework. 2. It is against the school rules to cheat in the test. A. You don't have to cheat in the test. B. You must cheat in the test. C. You must not cheat in the test. D. You have to cheat in the test. 3. It is necessary for young people to consult their parents about future career. A. Young people don't have to consult their parents about future career. B. Young people ought not to consult their parents about future career. C. Young people should have consulted their parents about future career. D. Young people must consult their parents about future career. 4. Youngsters should confide their problems to their parents for sound solutions. A. It is advisable for youngsters to confide their problems to their parents for sound solutions. B. It is obligatory for youngsters to confide their problems to their parents for sound solutions. 9
10. C. It is illegal for youngsters to confide their problems to their parents for sound solutions. D. It is optional for youngsters to confide their problems to their parents for sound solutions. 5. This is the first time I have attended such an enjoyable wedding party. A. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable. B. I had the first enjoyable wedding party. C. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable. D. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before. 6. I have not met her for three years. A. The last time I met her was three years ago. B. It is three years when I will meet her. C. I did not meet her three years ago. D. During three years, I met her once. 7. He left school three years ago. A. It is three years since he left his school. B. It is three years since he had left his school C. It is three years since he has left his school. D. It is three years ago since he left his school. 8. While the director was guiding us through the museum, he gave us a special explanation. A. Guiding us through the museum, a special explanation was given by the director B. Guided us through the museum, the director gave us a special explanation C. A special explanation was given to us while guiding us through the museum D. Guiding us through the museum, the director gave us a special explanation. 9. When I entered the room, I was surprised at what I saw. A. Entering the room, I was surprised at what I saw. B. Entered the room, I was surprised at what I saw. C. Be Entered the room, I was surprised at what I saw. D. Being surprised at what I saw, I entered the room 10. The last time Susan went to school by bike was one year ago. A. Susan has gone to school by bike for one year. B. Susan has gone to school by bike one year ago. C. Susan hasn’t gone to school by bike for one year. D. Susan hasn’t gone to school by bike one year ago. C. Rewrite the sentence that has the same meaning with the given one. 1. Since he was sick, he refused to hang out with us. Being _________________________________________________ 2. Peter was explained the situation, so he sympathized with the man. Explained _________________________________________________ 3. The vase was broken by my dog. It no longer was used in my house. Broken _________________________________________________ 4. Peter walked to school and met a long - lost friend. Walking _________________________________________________ 5. It’s meaningful to take part in volunteer campaigns to help disadvantaged children. Taking _________________________________________________ 6. Answering customers’ phonecalls is part of his job. His job involves _________________________________________________ 7. They have worked for this company for 10 years now. They started _________________________________________________ 8. It’s 3 days since she started painting her bed room. She has _________________________________________________ 9. If I were you, I would study harder to pass the exam. You _________________________________________________ 10. It’s not advisable for parents to compare their children to others’. Parents _________________________________________________ 10