SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KIỂM TRA GIỮAHỌC KÌ 1 – NH: 2018 - 2019

THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH MÔN : TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI : 11

TRƯỜNG THPT VÕ VĂN KIỆT Thời gian làm bài : 45 phút
Ngày thi : 26/10/2018

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Họ, tên học sinh:..........................................................................
Số báo danh:.....................................

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 1: She _____________ such a fuss when Richard spilled a drop of wine on her blouse.
A. made B. got C. took D. put
Question 2: The little boy hopes _______ to Disneyland Park on his birthday.
A. to take B. taking C. being taken D. to be taken
Question 3: The man got out of the car, ____________ round to the back and opened the book.
A. walking B. walked C. walk D. walks
Question 4: You’d better ________ and see the boss and say what you’ve done. If you put off
______ it to her, she’ll only more annoyed.
A. go/ explaining B. go/ to explain C. go / explain D. to go/ to explain
Question 5: Danny is a ___________ person. He never tells anyone about his success.
A. modest B. suspicious C. honest D. timid
Question 6: Their friendship was based on __________respect, trust and understanding.
A. unselfish B. together C. friend D. mutual
Question 7: The children seem to be totally _______ of working quietly by themselves.
A. incapable B. not able C. unable D. impossible
Question 8: She is s not determined and often changes her ideas. What a / an girl she is!
A. uncertain B. mutual C. changeable D. suspicious
Question 9: Tom appreciated ____________ breakfast in bed when he felt unwell.
A. to serve B. serving C. to be served D. being served
Question 10: It’s time we _____________ this old car and bought a new one.
A. had sold B. sold C. have sold D. will sell
Question 11: She is getting very ____________ in her old age.
A. forgotten B. forgetful C. unforgettable D. forgettable
Question 12: She saw them ____________ home late and have an argument with each other.
A. to arrive B. arrived C. have arrived D. arrive
Question 13: By the time he received this letter, his girlfriend __________.
A. had left B. will have left C. left D. leave
Question 14: My sibling got his motorbike ______ once a week by his mother.
A. to clean B. clean C. cleaned D. cleaning

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 15: I don't like that man. There is a sneaky look on his face.
A. guilty B. furious C. dishonest D. humorous
Question 16: It seems that Susan is proving to be the most excited supporter of our football team.
A. enthusiastic B. sensitive C. impatient D. generous

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17: Bill: “Do you want me to make the table now?”- Holley: “________________”
A. No. The table is a mess. B. That’s OK. I can manage.
C. Sure, but I can do it myself. D. Thank you. You deserve it.
Question 18: Chris: "I've passed my driving test"- William: “_____________________”
A. Congratulation! B. You got it. C. You’re welcome. D. Congratulations!

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.
Question 19: A. regarded B. naked C. smiled D. suggested
Question 20: A. challenge B. cheese C. character D. changeable

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.
Question 21: A. occasion B. refreshment C. beverage D. delicious
Question 22: A. memorable B. appreciate C. embarrassing D. experience

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 23: As they grow older, children in many cultures taught not to rely on their parents.
A B C D
Question 24: His teacher encouraged him taking part in the international piano competition.
A B C D
Question 25: We haven’t seen each other from we left school.
A B C D

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 the blank space in the following passage.
In the United States, birthday parties are often (26) ___________ by colorful decorations such as
streamers and balloons. A birthday cake is often served with candles that are to be blown out after a
“birthday wish” has been made. (27) __________ the birthday cake is brought to the table, the song
“Happy birthday to you” is sung. Wealthy people or celebrities may hire an event management
agency or a party service to (28) __________ the party.
The cake, or sometimes pastry or dessert, is served to a person on his or her birthday, and if often
decorated with small candles, with the person’s name and a (29) _________ of congratulations
inscribed with icing.
The phrase “Happy Birthday” did not appear on birthday cakes until the song “Happy birthday to
you” was (30) _____________ in the early 1900s.

Question 26: A. prepared B. accompanied C. combined D. enclosed

Question 27: A. Until B. Because C. Although D. While
Question 28: A. offer B. support C. organize D. attend
Question 29: A. word B. note C. letter D. message
Question 30: A. found B. praised C. popularized D. composed

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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.
PREPARING A DINNER PARTY
Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people. You can also make new friends and
give others the chance to get to know each other better.
It needs planning, though. First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of
women and men. Don't invite couples because they aren't so much fun.
When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink. Note down any who are
vegetarians, or who can't eat or drink certain things for religious seasons.
Then plan their menu. Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of
people's favorite drinks.
The next thing to do is the shopping. Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that
someone can help you carry it!
On the day, start cooking early. Give people appetizers like Greek mezzo or Spanish tapas, so they
don't get hungry if they have to wait. Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a
good time – you've earned it!
Question 31: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the purpose of giving a dinner party?
A. to get people to know more about their host and hostess.
B. to entertain people.
C. to make new friends.
D. to help people to know each other better.
Question 32: When giving a dinner party, you should NOT invite _______.
A. those who can't eat or drink certain things. B. those who are vegetarians.
C. both women and men. D. husbands and wives.
Question 33: The menu should include these EXCEPT _______.
A. main courses B. a supper
C. a first course D. a dessert
Question 34: According to the passage, starters should be served _______.
A. because the guests want to eat them while having to wait
B. because the guests may be hungry while having to wait
C. because the guests want to have a good time together
D. because the guests like eating them
Question 35: What should you do while the guests are having their evening meal?
A. Stand beside the guests without doing anything.
B. Only serve the guests with the food.
C. Sit down with the guests and have a good time.
D. Sit down with the guests to show your politeness.

B. WRITING (3ms)

Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with the word(s) provided: (2ms)
Question 36: Jane wrote a letter to her friend then she cooked dinner for her family.
 Before _______________________________________________________________
Question 37: My mom said I could use her mobile phone.
 My mom allowed ______________________________________________________
Question 38: The last time she wrote to her best friend was two years ago.
She has not ____________________________________________________________
Question 39: It is very kind of you to invite me to your birthday party
I appreciate ___________________________________________________________
Question 40: Mrs. Green taught Sam several years ago at secondary school. He doesn’t remember it.
 Sam doesn’t remember __________________________________________________

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Give the correct word form: (0.6m)
Question 41: A true friendship is someone who is _______________and willing to share our
interests. (selfishness)
Question 42: You don’t sound very ______________________ about our group’s idea.
(enthusiasm)
Question 43: Her face was ______________________ up when she heard the news. (bright)

Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition(s): (0,4m)

Question 44: On my birthday, before I blew ________ the candles, I had prayed for my future and
my family.
Question 45: He always complained _______________ his mother about his work.

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