SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KIÊN GIANG KIỂM TRA CUỐI HỌC KỲ II

TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN TRUNG TRỰC TIẾNG ANH 11

A. USE OF LANGUAGE
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 1: A. enjoyed B. turned C. joined D. helped
Question 2: A. original B. effort C. recognize D. limestone
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 3: A. damage B. wildlife C. promote D. value
Question 4: A. vocation B. sensible C. salary D. qualify
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 5: Parental pressure may negatively affect a teenager’s ability to make independent
choices.
A. encouragement B. relaxation C. stress D. disagreement
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 6: Giving teenagers the freedom to make their own choices can help them become more
confident.
A. reliable B. shy C. motivated D. mature
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 7: Becoming financially independent means being _________ for your money and
spending it wisely.
A. confident B. dependent C. organised D. responsible
Question 8: Examples of _______ can range from insults on instant messages to photos shared
without consent.
A. hurting B. frightening C. cyberbullying D. cyberterrorism
Question 9: She wrote a great piece about the relationship between weight loss contests and the
detrimental effects of body _______.
A. shape B. shaming C. size D. weight
Question 10: Talking to professional counsellors who are trained to help people to process feelings,
can be most _________.
A. beneficial B. beneficially C. beneficiary D. benefit
Question 11: The school boys are in a hurry _______ their school bus.
A. not to miss B. to not miss C. missing D. to miss
Question 12: It is not worth _______ out now. It is much too late.
A. to go B. go C. going D. gone
Question 13: The public praised the local farmers for ______ millions of trees on the surrounding
hills.
A. plant B. being planted C. being planting D. having planted
Question 14: _________ the desalination plant, the company could offer an effective solution to
the problem of water scarcity.
A. To build B. Having built C. Being built D. Having been built
Question 15: _________ who was elected the first woman mayor of Chicago in 1979.
A. It was Jane Byrne B. Jane Byrne C. It is that Jane Byrne D. When Jane Byrne
Question 16: _________ the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia.
A. In 1790 was B. There was in 1790 C. It was in 1790 when D. It was in 1790 that
Question 17: Peer pressure can encourage students to study harder. _________, it leads to better
school performance.
A. In addition B. Therefore C. Despite D. However
Question 18: One of Vinh’s hobbies is _________. He loves seeing the birds in the wild.
 A. bird-watch B. bird-watched C. watched-bird D. bird-watching
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 19: Nam and Chi are talking about body shaming.
Nam: “My sister has been suffering from body shaming at school”. - Chi: “_________”.
A. Don’t mention it. B. Poor you. C. Wait a second. D. I’m sorry to hear that.
Question 20: Two people are asking for and giving directions.
- Tom: “Hi, _________ the Heritage Conservation Centre?”
- Lan: “Sure! Walk along this street, turn right at the traffic light, and keep going until you reach
the big park. The centre is on your left”.
A. can you say me how to get to B. can you help me get to
C. what can I get to D. can you tell me the way to
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Bullying leads to a decrease in academic performance. A study by CDC researchers showed
that 12.9% of teenagers who missed school due to safety concerns feared bullying.
Victims of bullying may also avoid participating in class for fear of drawing attention to
themselves and getting bullied. They may then become labelled as low achievers, putting them at
an even higher risk of being targeted by bullies.
Like all forms of bullying, physical bullying can cause emotional change. It makes the
victims feel unconfident and think less of themselves. This leads to feelings of shame, isolation, and
despair. Moreover, the child may lose interest in playing or activities they previously enjoyed and
engage in harmful behaviour, such as self-harm. These actions lead to more negative feelings and
thoughts, creating a self-destructive cycle. In victims with existing depression and anxiety, bullying
can make these conditions worse. Besides the physical injuries, victims may get from the attacks,
they may also develop health issues, such as somatization. Somatization includes physical
symptoms caused by psychological or emotional factors. For instance, the child may complain
about headaches, body pain, or tiredness.
Source: https://www.positiveaction.net/blog/physical-bullying
Question 21: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The appearance of physical bullying among teenagers
B. The emotional and health effects of verbal bullying on victims
C. The positive effects of bullying on victims
D. The strategies to prevent bullying in schools
Question 22: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _________.
A. researchers B. achievers C. victims D. teenagers
Question 23: The word “despair” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. aim B. anger C. policy D. depression
Question 24: What is somatization as mentioned in the passage?
A. the fear of bullying
B. emotional injuries resulted from bullying
C. physical symptoms caused by psychological or emotional factors
D. a type of bullying behaviour
Question 25: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Victims with existing depression can experience more serious conditions.
B. Victims avoid participating in class as they do not want to be noticed.
C. Victims of bullying may lead to health issues like somatization.
D. Victims of bullying may become labelled as high achievers.
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.
Natural World Heritage sites are globally recognised as the most significant protected areas
on Earth (26) _________ they provide crucial habitats to many species, as well as protect rare
stunning landscapes. They also contribute to (27) _________, climate stability and human well-
being.
 Two-thirds of natural sites on the World Heritage List are crucial sources of water, and
about half help (28) _________ natural disasters such as floods or landslides. Over 90% of listed
natural sites create jobs and provide income from tourism and entertainment.
The success of the conservation of World Heritage can act as a test of the effectiveness of
protected areas globally, and of our ability to protect nature overall. (29) _________ natural World
Heritage sites demonstrate that conservation works when efforts are made continuously. For
instance, Comoé National Park in Côte d’Ivoire came off the List of World Heritage in Danger in
2017 thanks to international support and joint action on the ground, (30) _________ resulted in
species populations rising, including chimpanzees and elephants that were thought to have
disappeared from the park.
Adapted from https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-brief/natural-world-heritage
Question 26: A. therefore B. as C. although D. but
Question 27: A. economies B. economical C. economically D. economic
Question 28: A. prevent B. preserve C. promote D. damage
Question 29: A. Other B. Lot of C. Many D. Few
Question 30: A. when B. where C. that D. which
B. WRITING
Write meaningful sentences based on the given clues (form of the verb can be changed if
necessary)
Question 31: Could/ you /tell/ me/ how/get/AD company?
 Could you tell me how to get to AD company?
Question 32: One/ most/ well-known/ heritage sites/ visit/ Viet Nam/ My Son Sanctuary.
 One of the most well-known heritage sites to visit in Viet Nam is My Son Sanctuary.
Question 33: I/ be /keen /read/scientific /books.
 I am keen on reading scientific books.
Question 34: We/ not see/Tom/since/he/move/Bristol.
 We have not seen Tom since he moved to Bristol.
Rewrite each sentence using the given word in brackets as long as its meaning stays the same as
the original one.
Question 35. He failed the university entrance exam, then he became a carpenter.
 Having…………………………………………………………………………………
 Having failed the university entrance exam, he became a carpenter.
Question 36: The thief got into the house because I hadn’t locked the front door.
 I forgot ……………………………………………………………………………
 I forgot having locked the front door.
Question 37: Her strong motivation and self-study helped her become an independent learner.
 It
was………………………………………………………………………………………………..
 It was her strong motivation and self-study that helped her become an independent learner.
Question 38: Anne looks forward to being invited to the private club so that she
can make important business contact there.
 Anne
hopes…………………………………………………………………………………………
 Anne hopes to be invited to the private club so that she can make important
business contact there.
C. LISTENING
PART 1. Questions 39-42. Listen to a talk about bullying. Decide whether the following
statements are TRUE or FALSE. You will listen TWICE.
Question 39: Children who are bullied could have mental health problems.
A. True B. False
Question 40: Researchers found that bullying is less serious than child abuse.
A. True B. False
Question 41: About 60 thousands British children are often bullied.
A. True B. False
Question 42: Bullied children may have poor social skills.
A. True B. False
PART 2. Questions 43-46: Listen to the conversation between Thomas and Yen about Quan Ho
singing and complete each of the sentences with ONE word. You will listen to the recording
TWICE.
Question 43: Thomas and Yen hear some sweet _________ coming from a community house.
Question 44: They hear a team singing in a _________ music style.
Question 45: Quan Ho singing is part of Viet Nam’s cultural _________ .
Question 46: The main themes of the songs in Quan Ho are love, _________ , and the country.

-THE END-
Key Listening

PART 2. 43. voices 44. traditional 45. heritage 46. nature

TAPE SCRIPT
[PART 1. Questions 39-42: Listen to a talk about bullying. Decide whether the following
statements are True or False. You will listen TWICE. Before you begin, you will have some
time to read through the questions. Now, listen to the recording and choose the answer.]
A new study says that [39] children who are bullied by other kids could have mental health
problems when they are adults. The study found that bullied children are more likely to suffer
from depression and anxiety in adulthood than children who suffered child abuse. [40]
Researchers found that the children who experienced only bullying were 1.6 times more likely
than those who experienced only child abuse to have mental health problems or to have tried
to harm themselves. Researcher Dr Dieter Wolke said society often thinks bullying is a normal
part of childhood. He said: "Being bullied is not a harmless rite of passage or an inevitable
part of growing up; [40] it has serious long-term consequences."
Bullying is a big problem around the world. [40] In Britain, about 16,000 children stay at
home and do not go to school because they are often bullied. Their exam results suffer and so
do their chances of going to university or getting good jobs. [40] Bullied children may also
suffer from other problems. They can have serious illnesses, an inability to focus on one thing
for a long time, poor social skills, and have trouble holding down a job or staying in a
relationship. Catherine Bradshaw, an expert on youth violence, said parents and schools
needed to do more about recognising and preventing bullying. She said parents needed to
teach their children how to communicate well with other children. [Now listen again]
[This is the end of Part 1. You will have some time to complete your answer. Now turn into Part
2.]
[PART 2. Questions 43-46: Listen to the conversation between Thomas and Yen about Quan
Ho singing and complete each of the sentences with ONE word. You will listen to the
recording TWICE. Before you begin, you will have some time to read through the sentences.
Now, listen to the recording and write the answer.]
Thomas: It’s strange to see leaves falling in spring. But the trees without leaves give us a
better view of that ancient building.
Yen: Yeah. It’s a community house. Do you hear anything in the air?
Thomas: Oh, yes. I can hear some sweet voices. It’s like they’re coming from that
community house. And now there are some female voices, too. Are people singing?
Yen: Yes, they’re singing Quan Ho in teams.
 Thomas: Quan Ho? What does it mean? The way they sing and the music don’t sound
familiar to me.
Yen: It’s a type of traditional music. Young men and women often sing in pairs or
groups.
Thomas: Oh, Let’s go and see.
Yen: Sure. This is a part of Viet Nam’s cultural heritage I’d love to introduce to you
today.
Thomas: Great. Oh, people are gathering around a pond. Wow, the singers are standing on
board, singing attentively. What a unique theatre!
Yen: Yeah. It’s really practical and romantic, too. The singing festival doesn’t just
happen during the day; groups of singers often travel to different small villages and
perform at night.
Thomas: I don’t understand any single words, but I do feel the sweet sound of love and
appreciation.
Yen: You’re right. The songs are generally about love, nature, and our country.
Thomas: Let’s get closer to the water. I want to check out those singers and musicians up
close. Their costumes are elegant, and their faces are lit up with joy…

[This is the end of the listening test. You’ll have 2 minutes to complete your answers.]