SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG GIỮA

THÁI BÌNH HKII

TRƯỜNG THPT BẮC KIẾN MÔN: Tiếng Anh 11
XƯƠNG Năm học 2024-2025
(Đề gồm 04 trang, 40 câu) Thời gian làm bài: phút; không kể thời
gian phát đề
Mã đề: 101
Họ và tên: .....................................................................SBD…………………
A. Phần tự luận:
I. LISTENING
Listen to the talk and complete each gap in the notes with no more than ONE word.
TRANG AN SCENIC LANDSCAPE COMPLEX
Quick facts:
• Recognised as the first mixed World Heritage Site in 2014
• Famous for its beautiful (1)……….. and long cultural history
• Consists of three protected areas
Natural beauty and biodiversity
• Beautiful limestone mountains, (2)……….., and rivers
• More than 600 types of plants and 200 types of animals
Cultural heritage
• Caves showing how early humans lived over a period of 30,000 years
• Hundreds of temples and (3)………… pagodas
Current condition
• The landscape is not changed or damaged by human activities.
• Most of the site is still kept in its (4)………..state, e.g. the original style of architecture.
Listen again and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
T F
1. Trang An became the second site in Vietnam to be recognised by
UNESCO as a mixed World Heritage Site in 2014.
2. Trang An contains hundreds of temples and historic pagodas dating
from different historical periods.
3. It is a place of natural beauty and wild scenery that has been changed or
damaged by human activities.
4. Any work to preserve, protect and promote the area is planned carefully.

II. WRITING
Combine the following sentences using to- infinitive clauses, perfect gerund or perfect
participle clauses. Add commas where necessary
1. My parents went to Ha Long Bay. They wanted to take a three-day cruise there.
 My parents ……………………………………………………………………….…..
2. My sister finished school. Then she went to a vocational school to train to be a tour
guide.
 Having ………………………………………………………………………….…..
Rewrite the following sentences without changing meaning.
1. Peter chose a trip to Can Tho so that he could listen to don ca tai tu there.
  Peter chose …….……………………………………………………………………….…..
2. Hoa felt regretful because she hadn’t taken the entrance exam into a teacher training
college.
 Hoa regretted ……………………………………………………………………….…...
……………
3. Teens should learn basic life skills to survive difficult situations.
 It is basic life skills ………………………………………………………………………….
…..……
B. Phần trắc nghiệm:
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: I want to become a restaurant cook, so I'm _________ a professional cooking
course.
A. looking for B. taking out C. leaking out D. carrying
out
Question 2: It was __________________ I bought the postcards for my friends.
A. from this souvenir shop that B. from this souvenir shop which
C. this souvenir shop that D. this souvenir shop who
Question 3: Hoi An Ancient Town is quite special among the heritage sites because it is in a
good state of ________.
A. preserve B. preservation C. preservative D.
preservatives
Question 4: Tourists should be held accountable __________ the damage they have caused to
the archeological site in our place.
A. for B. to C. in D. of
Question 5: They also suggested creating …………….. topics or challenges on social media.
A. trending B. latest C. new D. heat
Question 6: For newcomers, the first place ……… in Can Tho is the bustling Cai Rang Floating
Market.
A. visiting B. to visiting C. to visit D. is visited
Question 7: Don Ca Tai Tu is a traditional Vietnamese …………….. that combines music and
poetry.
A. crowdfunding B. culture heritage C. ancient architecture D. performing
art
Question 8: …………….. about academic education in CTU university, Kang chose to get a
Doctorate.
A. Having heard B. Heard C. Hearing D. Have
hearing
Question 9: ……………..will provide hands-on experience in a real work environment.
A. Bachelor’s degree B. Doctorate C. Apprenticeships D. Master’s
degree
Question 10:The college principal promised________ into the matter.
A. looked B. look C. looking D. to look
Read the following passage and 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 from 11 to 15.
Are you thinking about taking a gap year after high school? A gap year, (11)_______ is also
known as a bridge year, can be a great way to transition from high school to college and uncover
your passions and purpose in life.
You'll (12)_______ skills that will prepare you for college and give you a competitive
advantage beyond graduation. These are skills you can't learn at a desk, (13)______ you'll
inevitably learn with real-world experience. Perhaps the biggest thing you'll learn during a gap
year after high school is who you are. A bridge year is a year of self-discovery, finding your true
grit and uncovering hidden passions. You'll mature beyond your years and set foot on campus
more academically engaged than ever. A gap year doesn't just fill the space between high school
and college, but allows you to ensure a (14)_______ transition between two very different phases
while preparing you for life beyond.
Gap years are becoming increasingly more popular because of (15)_______ benefits they
bring. Gap years also provide the opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone through
travel, work, or volunteering. The more things you try, the more you'll discover about yourself,
and the better your decision-making will become.
Question 11. A. which B. who C. that D. where
Question 12. A. attend B. remain C. acquire D. express
Question 13. A. or B. but C. although D. because
Question 14. A. sudden B. extreme C. smooth D. surprising
Question 15. A. another B. much C. every D. many
(Adapted from Global
Success)
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 from 16 to 20.
Lots of young people tend to choose jobs which are well-paid even though they do not have
any passion, abilities, and personalities to do the jobs. They may choose a job to please their
parents, to achieve a certain status or position in the society, to get high salary, or simply
because it is better than other jobs. Consequently, they may end up on the wrong career path.
In order to choose a suitable job, you should think carefully about your background, such as
what you like and dislike, your abilities and personalities, and even your health. It is interesting
when you have job options to choose from. However, it is stressful and uneasy to decide which
job to opt even with your teacher’s and a career counsellor’s advice and help.
Choosing your career path is a tough process that requires careful thinking and a lot of
planning. It is not a decision to be taken lightly, since your entire future income and way of
living will be based on what you choose. Even though you can change career path later in life,
the changing process is very challenging and hard, and will still depend on the choices you make
right now. Different careers require different sets of skills, talents and qualifications. By the time
you have chosen your career path, you should already know what the requirements for your
chosen career path are.
Question 16: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Choosing jobs carefully to have a right career path
B. Ways to choose good jobs for your career path
C. Why people have chosen wrong jobs
D. Misconceptions when choosing jobs and career paths
Question 17: According to the first paragraph, lots of young people choose jobs for_______
A. life B. money C. fun D. love
Question 18: The word ‘achieve’ in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
 A. put B. gain C. pay D. find
Question 19: All of the following are advised to consider when choosing a job
EXCEPT_______.
A. interest B. abilities and personalities
C. health D. job market
Question 20: It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. Deciding on a career requires careful consideration and thorough planning
B. Shifting careers path in later stages of life is a simple and effortless process
C. Different careers demand skill sets, talents and qualifications
D. Your choice of career plays a small part in your future income.
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.
Question 21. For example, you can go on a boat trip there to enjoy the beautiful landscape.
A. painting B. picture C. opinion D. scenery
Question 22. Even the smallest baby can identify his mother by her voice. They are really
sensible.
A. know B. understand C. recognize D. show
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.
Question 23. A further advantage of these audio-visual techniques is their independence from
system availability.
A. benefit B. drawback C. characteristic D. danger
Question 24. In the heritage zones, we occasionally need to take the initiative in order to
complete tasks swiftly.
A. make the last decision B. make important changes
C. raise the first idea D. sacrifice for others
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
Question 25. Jack is asking Jane.
Jack: Will you be available on Sunday? Jane: “______”
A. Alright. I know you like it. B. Yes. Let's meet that day.
C. Ok, I'll show you. D. OK, I'll be ready.
Question 26. Paul and Daisy are talking together.
Paul: “I believe tickets for visiting HaLong Bay on the normal days will become more
affordable.”
Daisy: “____________.”
A. It doesn’t matter at all. B. There is no doubt about that.
C. It is very kind of you to say so. D. I am sorry to hear that.
Question 27. Jane is talking to Sue.
Sue: Have a nice holiday!
Jane: ____________
A. Same to you. B. Thanks for your compliment.
C. You're welcome. D. Thank you for what you've done.
THE END