ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN THI CUỐI KỲ I KHỐI 11 - NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024

I/ Theory:
- Past simple vs Present perfect.
- Modal verbs
- Stative verbs
- Gerunds
- Present and past participle clauses.
II/ Practice:
Exercise 1. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. exactly B. exist C. exhaust D. extinct
2. A. change B. poaching C. chemical D. achievement
3. A. survive B. prohibit C. fertilizer D. environment
4. A. chemist B. change C. child D. cheap
5. A. cooks B. loves C. joins D. spends
6. A. current B. sustainable C. infrastructure D. rubbish
7. A. climate B. liveable C. city D. discussion
8. A. solar B. infrastructure C. designer D. focus
9. A. chorus B. cheap C. child D. change
10. A. urban B. sustainable C. infrastructure D. inhabitant
Exercise 2: 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. donate B. compare C. campaign D. limit
2. A. experience B. mobility C. independence D. priorities
3. A. romantic B. infectious C. protective D. elegant
4. A. sustainable B. optimistic C. pessimistic D. interactive
5. A. impact B. future C. effect D. lightning
6. A. environment B. infrastructure C. inhabitant D. community
7 .A. overcrowded B. renewable C. academic D. optimistic
8. A. habitant B. detector C. harmony D. quality
9. A. expression B. example C. friendliness D. superior
10. A. nervous B. healthy C. verbal D. polite
Exercise 3: Choose the best option A, B, C or D.
1. ______________ is the increase in the temperature on Earth
A, Greenhouse effect B, Global warming C, Climate change D, Ecological balance
2. Although global warming is causing changes in weather patterns, it is only one aspect of ________
A, global warming B, ecological balance C, climate change D, carbon footprint.
3. Certain ______in the atmosphere such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrogenous oxide, block
heat from escaping.
A. effects B. emission C. gases D. layers
4. Greenhouse gas __________ from factories and vehicles can result in global warming
A, emit B, emissions C, effects D, causes
5. Oil spills are a great ____________ to the undersea world
A, threat B, threaten C, threatened D, threateningly
6. After we read the report on how the burning of petrol in cars _________ to climate change, we
determined to reduce our carbon footprint.
A, devote B, contribute C, result D, cause
7. Too many greenhouse gases in the atmosphere may block heat from escaping into space and trap
too much heat next to the Earth’s surface causing _______
A, another ice age B, global warming C, earthquakes D, volcanic eruptions
8. A strong greenhouse effect will warm the oceans, melt glaciers and increase __________.
A. temperature B. sea water C. sea level D. pollution
9. Carbon dioxide is one of the primary ________ that cause global warming.
A. greenhouse effect B. natural gas C. greenhouse gases D. natural resource
10. Computers have had a great impact _____ our lives since their appearance.
A. on B. at C. for D. to
11. The crash resulted ________ the death of 10 passengers
A, to B, at C, into D, in
12. The primary causes of species extinction result _________habitat destruction, commercial
exploitation and pollution.
A. in B. of C. for D. from
13. The government ___________ the flood victims with food, clothes and money.
A, gave B, provided C, offered D, presented
14. Some animals go ___________ because climate where they live changes
A, extinct B, extinction C, extinctive D, dead
15. An __________ species is a species which has been categorized as very likely to become
extinct.
A, endangered B, endanger C, dangerous D, danger
16. Limiting the global temperature rise requires __________ global CO2 emissions
A. reduce B. to reduce C. reducing D. reduced
17. The tiger is ___________ of extinction. It is difficult to find them in the wild.
A. on the wing B. on the rocks C. on the verge D. on the ground
18. Nowadays, people are searching for more ___________ materials to build their houses.
A. environment-friendly B. environmentally-friendly
C. environmental-friendly D. environmental-friend
19. There are lots of things we can all do to ____ the environment.
A. enhance B. protect C. make D. build
20. Make sure your car runs on unleaded petrol and your home uses sources of ____ energy.
A. recycling B. reused C. renewable D. recyclable
21. People are destroying the air by adding _________ to it.
A. pollutants B. polluters C. pollution D. polluted
22. Nonrenewable energy has negative ______________ on the environment.
A, impact B, benefit C, quality D, warning
23. The overuse of _______ fertilizers and deforestation contribute to global warming
A, chemist B, chemistry C, chemical D, chemist’s
24. ____________________ include coal, oil and natural gas.
A, Pollutants B, Renewable energy C, Fossil fuels D, Chemical fertilizers
25. The ________ refers to the difference in attitudes or behavior between a younger generation and
the older one.
A. argument B. generation gap C. conflict D. disagreement
26. Living under the same roof with three or four generations can be frustrating because of the lack of
space, independence, and the daily ________
A. arguments B. debates C. conflicts D. quarrel
27. He shared his father's ________ that people should work hard for their living.
A. belief B. gap C. arguments D. complaint
28. My parents _________ us advice, but never force us to do what they want.
A. give B. follow C. provide D. take
29. My grandparents encourage me to __________ my dream to become an engineer
A. quit B. follow C. improve D. awake
30. She found herself _______ conflict with her parents over her future career.
A. in B. out C. for D. on
31. Everyone was _________ towards him, listening carefully to his long explanations.
A. respected B. respective C. respectable D. respectful
32. Breadwinning and childcare are the ________ roles of men and women in society
A. respecting B. respective C. respectable D. respectful
33. If you are a part of a (n) __________, you may live with your grandparents, aunts and uncles.
A. generation gap B. extended family C. nuclear family D. blended family
34. Different__________in a family often result in interesting debates and occasional disagreements.
A. viewpoints B. hairstyles C. burdens D. trends
35. Some parents may also find their children’s behavior unacceptable and disrespectful to traditional
_______
A. customs B. values C. spirits D. standard
36. The wisest solution would be for parents and their children to ________ each other as friends
A. cure B. treat C. show D. behave
37. I live in a/an ____ with my parents and my elder sister in the coastal area
A. extended family B. nuclear family C. extended house D. nuclear house
38. One advantage of living in a/an ____ is to strengthen relationship between young children and
adults.
A. nuclear family B. nuclear house C. extended family D. extended house
39. After graduating from university, I want to ____ my father's footsteps.
A. follow in B. succeed in C. go after D. keep up
40. You need to _____________ a community project related to the theme for the year
A. reject B. reach C. approve D. propose
41. Ms Pang suggested ______________ their website in order to find out the theme
A. checking B. examining C. inspecting D. investigating
42. Cultural _________ is the best way for young people to understand other countries’ values and
ideas
A. change B. exchange C. values D. shock
43. Singapore has made a huge ________________ to scholarships for ASEAN’s students
A. decision B. effort C. contribution D. arrangement
44. Students with good ____________ skills usually communicate well and manage teamwork
effectively
A. analytical B. critical thinking C. problem-solving D. leadership
45. The current _____________ relating to the environment is being discussed now
A. exchange B. contribution C. knowledge D. issue
46. For the past five years, Iceland __________ in the first rank of educational achievement and
improvement in women's economic conditions.
A. have been B. has been C. has have beeing D. had been
47. She _________ two miles and a half, and now she feels exhausted.
A. will have run B. was running C. has run D. has been running
48. I haven’t met him again since we _________ school ten years ago.
A. have left B. leave C. left D. had left
49.Mary_________ with her mother to go to the mall 1 hour ago.
A. goes out B. gone out C. went out D. was gone
50. We _________since we left school.
A. don’t meet B. haven’t met C. hasn’t met D. didn’t meet
51. I haven’t applied for this job ________.
A.Just B. never C. ever D. yet
52. Has Mary listened to the song ________ 2 hours?
A.for B. never C. ever D. yet
53. Where_________ you__________ on the Tet holiday last year?
A. do - go B. did - gone C. did - go D. did - went
54. _______ people used to read more.
A. Twenty years before B. Twenty years ago
C. For twenty years D. Since twenty years
55. I _______ there once a long time ago and _______ back since.
A. was / have not been B. had been / was not
C. would be / had not been D. have been / will not be
56. All students ____ wear uniforms at school because it is a rule.
A. should B. have to C. ought to D. must
57. 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
58. This warning sign indicates that you ____ step on the grass.
A. shouldn't B. mustn't C. don't have to D. ought not to
59. I think you ____ do exercise regularly in order to keep your body in good shape.
A. must B. should C. ought to D. Both B and C
60. Hoa ____ feed the cats because her mother has done it already.
A. has to B. doesn't have to C. must D. Both A and C
61. Those audiences ____ show their tickets before entering the concert hall.
 A. have to B. must C. ought to D. don't have to
62. The children ____ spend too much time playing computer games.
A. mustn't B. ought to not C . shouldn't D. Both B and C
63. Water park is free for kids under 6 years old, so you ____ pay money for your son.
A. have to B. mustn't C. should D. don't have to
64. You look totally exhausted. You ____ take a rest instead of working overtime.
A. should B. ought C. must D. has better
65. Anyone ____ have a passport, even a visa when travelling all around the world.
A. ought to B. must C. should D. has to
66. My car broke down yesterday, so I ____ catch a taxi to the office.
A. have to B. had better C. had to D. has to
67. We ____ eat as much fruit as possible in order to get enough vitamins for our bodies.
A. had better B. should C. ought to D. All are correct
68. You ____ tell anyone what I've revealed to you. It's still a secret.
A. mustn't B. had better not C. ought not to D. don't have to
69. The little boy looks _____________ because he gets good grades in the exam
A. happy B. unhappy C. happily D. unhappily
70. I had been waiting for my friends and suddenly they appear __________ at the end of the path.
A. noise B. noisy C. noisily D. quiet
71. The street appears ____________ now because there are so much traffic in the rush hour
A. quiet B. noisy C. noisily D. quietly
72. His girlfriend _________________ gentle and independent
A. acts B. seems C. says D. look
73. We should eat more vegetables and fruits to stay _______________
A. health B. healthy C. unhealthy D. healthily
74. Can you help me? I ________ for my pen now.
A. look B. am looking C. looked D. was looking
74. The sky ________ brighter after the heavy rain.
A. is growing B. grows C. grow D. was growing
75. At present, I _______ calm.
A. remain B. remained C. is remaining D. was remaining
76. To decide the winner of the competition, the examiners ________ candidates' dishes now.
A. taste B. tasted C. are tasting D. was tasting
77. What's the matter with Mary? She ________ upset.
A. seem B. seems C. is seeming D. was seeming
78. Listen! Her story _________ interesting.
A. sounds B. is sounding C. sound D. was sounding
79. The room _______ quiet when teachers entered.
A. gets B. got C. is getting D. was getting
80. Tom sounded _____ when I spoke to him on the phone.
A. angry B. angrily C. to be angry D. to be angrily
81. The garden looks _____ since you tidied it up.
A. better B. well C. more good D. more well
82. The chef tasted the meat _____ before presenting it to the President.
A. cautious B. more cautious C. cautiously D. much cautiously
83. I do not have enough money _________ this book.
A. buy B. to buy C. buying D. bought
84. It is no use _________ to school if you _________ to work hard.
A. going / do not ready B. to go / do not ready C. going / are not ready D. go / are not ready
85. They spent all day _________ and _________ on the beach.
A. to swim / sunbathing B. to swim / to sunbathe
C. swimming / to sunbathe D. swimming / sunbathing
86. We regret _________ you that you have exceeded your overdraft facility.
A. to inform B. informing C. to tell to D. telling
87. Why don’t you do what you’re told, instead of _________ such a song and dance about it?
A. to make B. making C. made D. make
88. I rashly posted the parcel without _________ it.
A. weighing B. weigh C. weighed D. to weigh
89. How can you waste all that money on _________?
A. gamble B. to gamble C. gambling D. the gamble
90. “My watch is broken.” “Why don’t you _________”
A. have it repair B. have it repairing C. have it for repair D. have it repaired
91. _________ so much, the doll is still on the shelf.
A. Cost B. Costs C. to cost D. Costing
92. _________ at by everyone, he was disappointed.
A. laughed B. laugh C. laughing D. In laugh
93. _________ anxious to please us, they told us all we wanted to know.
A. Be B. To be C. Being D. In being
94. Since_________ his new business, Bob has been working 16 hours a day.
A. open B. opening C. opened D. of opening
95. After _________ the fight, the police arrested two men and a woman.
A. stopping B. stop C. to stop D. stopped
96. _________ one hand on the steering wheel, Ann opened a can of soda pop with her free hand.
A. To keep B. Keep C. In keeping D. Keeping
97. When _________ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously.
A. asking B. asked C. to be asked D. to be asking
98. The girl_______ behind you is naughty.
A. stands B. stood C. is standing D. standing
99. _______by the visitor, the clavichord could not be used.
A. Broken B. Break C. Breaking D. Broke
100. After_______ dinner, I watch television.
A. eat B. eating C. eaten D. ate

Exercise 4: Choose the underlined words that need correction.

1. I have sent (A) an email to (B)Jack last week, but (C)he hasn't (D)replied.
2. I (A)feel at home in this village (B)because ( C ) we lived (D) here for six years now.
3. People who (A) eat lots of (B)red meat are (C )at risk of develop (D) heart diseases.
4. Your body may (A)not be able to fights (B)infections naturally if your (C)immune system is
weakened.(D)
5. Ann, we (A) must (B) are (C) quicker or we will miss the last train to Hai Phong city.
6. You (A) have to (B) made sure that children (C) don't play outside alone.
7. She (A) finds housework (B) bored and (C) doesn't like to (D) stay at home all day.
8. The accident (A) looked (B) seriously but (C) fortunately nobody (D) was injured
9. (A) The noise (B) on the roof of the trailer (C) woke Bill and Fred up (D) very quick.
10. We (A) all know that we (B) have to work (C) hardly to (D) support the family.
11. Don't (A) forget (B) calling (C) me as soon as you arrive (D) here.
12. Good friendship should be based on mutual understand.
13. They voluntarily spent their vacations to teach illiterate people to read and write.
14. Sat (A) by the beach (B), I kept thinking (C) about how my life has changed (D).
15. Listened (A) to his (B) favorite songs, Max checked (C) all the papers and signed (D) the posters.
16. Impressing (A) by the performance (B), the audience (C) applauded (D) the actor.

Exercise 5: Reading the text, and choose the best answers.

Paragraph 1:
As cities continue to grow, they face many problems and disadvantages that need attention and
creative solutions. One major concern is the increasing issue of having too many people in one place,
which strains resources and infrastructure. More and more people are moving to cities in search of
opportunities, causing them to become crowded, congested, and overwhelming for transportation,
housing, and healthcare.
According to a report by the United Nations in 2018, it is predicted that by 2050, around 68% of
the world’s population will live in cities. This rapid increase in urban population is likely to make
existing problems worse and create new ones. The strain on resources, along with poor planning and
limited space, can result in unequal access to services, making life difficult for many city residents.
Furthermore, the concentration of industries, vehicles, and energy use in cities contributes
significantly to air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and the depletion of natural resources.
Another disadvantage of future cities is the potential for people to feel isolated and disconnected from
others. Despite the increasing connectivity provided by technology, the fast-paced urban lifestyle and
lack of social connection can lead to loneliness. City life can be impersonal and temporary, making it
difficult to build a sense of community and belonging.
To tackle these challenges, city planners, policy makers, and communities must collaborate to
develop innovative strategies for sustainable urban development. This includes creating efficient
transportation systems, promoting environmentally friendly infrastructure, and designing inclusive
spaces that encourage social interaction. By prioritizing the well-being of residents, considering the
environmental impact, and embracing technological advancements, cities of the future have the
potential to overcome these problems and become thriving, resilient, and livable places.
(Adapted from The New York Time)
1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Future Challenges of Urbanization
B. Overpopulation: A Threat to Future Cities
C. Sustainable Solutions for Urban Development
D. The Negative Impact of Cities on the Environment
2. The word "depletion” in passage 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. exhaustion B. augmentation C. conclusion D. deletion
3. The word “it” in passage 2 refers to ________.
A. loneliness B. social interaction C. urban lifestyle D. city life
4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Urbanization leads to overcrowding and strain on essential services.
B. Over seven-tenths of the global population is estimated to reside in cities by 2050.
C. Concentration of industries and vehicles in cities contributes to air pollution.
D. Lack of social cohesion in cities can result in social isolation.
5 . It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. Urbanization will solve the problem of resource depletion.
B. The quality of life in cities is expected to improve in the future.
C. Sustainable practices and policies are needed to mitigate the drawbacks of urbanization.
D. Technology can help to eliminate feelings of loneliness and disconnection in cities.
Paragraph 2:
As a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Vietnam has been actively
involved in regional cooperation and integration. Its participation in ASEAN has played a crucial role
in shaping the organization’s agenda and fostering closer ties among member states.
Vietnam's engagement in ASEAN is evident in various areas, particularly in economic
development and integration. According to researchers, Vietnam has actively contributed to promoting
intra-ASEAN trade and investment. The country has embraced economic reforms, attracting foreign
direct investment and creating favorable conditions for businesses to thrive. As a result, Vietnam has
experienced significant economic growth, contributing to the overall prosperity of the region.
Furthermore, the country has actively participated in ASEAN-led initiatives and forums aimed at
addressing political and security challenges. The Vietnamese government has been committed to
maintaining peace, stability, and cooperation in the region. Vietnam’s involvement in mechanisms like
the ASEAN Regional Forum and the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting has also provided a
platform for dialogue and cooperation among member states, fostering mutual understanding and
strengthening regional security.
Vietnam has also been actively collaborating with other ASEAN countries in promoting
sustainable development and environmental conservation. The country recognizes the importance of
protecting the environment and has made efforts to address climate change and environmental issues.
Through initiatives such as the ASEAN Working Group on Climate Change, Vietnam actively
contributes to regional efforts in mitigating the impacts of climate change and preserving natural
resources.
(Adapted from Vietnam News Agency)
1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
 A. Vietnam’s Economic Growth and Environmental Initiatives in ASEAN
B. The Importance of Environmental Conservation in Vietnam’s ASEAN Engagement
C. Vietnam’s Active Engagement in ASEAN's Political and Security Forums
D. Vietnam’s Active Role in Shaping ASEAN's Agenda and Promoting Cooperation
2. According to the passage, Vietnam ________ .
A. has recognized the importance of the environment but yet to take action
B. recognized the importance of the environment and took only a few actions
C. has yet to recognize the actual importance of the environment but taken several actions
D. recognizes the importance of the environment and has taken many actions
3. The word "its” in paragraph 1 refers to ________ .
A. ASEAN’s B. regional cooperation's
C. the Association's D. Vietnam’s
4. The word "evident” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________ .
A. apparent B. sensible C. vague D. unnoticeable
5. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Vietnam actively participates in ASEAN-led initiatives and forums addressing political and
security challenges.
B. Vietnam’s engagement in ASEAN is primarily focused on economic development and
integration.
C. Vietnam recognizes the importance of protecting the environment and has made efforts to
address climate change.
D. Vietnam’s participation in ASEAN has had a negligible impact on regional cooperation and
integration.

Exercise 6: 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
Paragraph 1:
In the future, cities will experience many changes to adapt to (1) ________ populations and
environmental concerns. These cities will use advanced technologies to make life better for the people
(2) ________ 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 ( 3)
________ being more environmentally friendly by using renewable energy sources and designing
buildings that are good for the environment. (4) ________ , 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 (5)________ 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)
1. A. grown B. grew C. grow D. growing
2. A. which B. who C. when D. where
3. A. on B. about C. of D. in
4. A. Additionally B. Consequently C. However D. Therefore
5. A. interested B. specialized C. invested D. involved
Paragraph 2:
The Paris Agreement, signed (1) ________ 2015, is a landmark international accord aimed at
combating climate change and its impacts. The agreement brings together nearly (2) ________
country in the world, united in their commitment to address the global challenge of rising
temperatures. Its main objective is to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius
above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to keep it below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Under the Paris Agreement, countries are (3) ________ to submit their own climate action plans,
known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), outlining their targets and strategies to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement also emphasizes the importance of adaptation and
support for developing countries in their efforts to build resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate
change. (4) ________ , the Paris Agreement establishes a framework for transparency, accountability,
and regular review to ensure countries’ progress towards their climate goals. The Paris Agreement
represents a significant milestone in global climate action, reflecting the recognition of the urgent need
to address climate change (5) ________ . It symbolizes the commitment of nations to work together
towards a sustainable and low-carbon future.
(Adapted from Earth911)
1. A. in B. at C. on D. by
2. A. almost B. most C. every D. each
3. A. forced B. required C. suppressed D. made
4. A. Furthermore B. However C. Therefore D. Although
5. A. individually B. obviously C. separately D. collectively
Paragraph 3:
Fathers in today families are spending more time with their children than at any point in the
past 100 years. (1) ____ the number of hours the average woman spends at home with her children has
declined since the early 1900s, as more and more women enter the workforce, there has been a
decrease in the number of children per family and an increase in (2) ____ attention to each child. As a
result, mothers today in the United States, (3) ____ those who work part- or full-time, spend almost
twice as much time with each child as mothers did in the 1920s. People (4) ____ raised children in the
1940s and 1950s typically report that their own adult children and grandchildren communicate far
better with their kids and spend more time helping with homework than they did.
America's children are also safer today than they've (5) ____ been. An infant was four times
more likely to die in the 1950s than today. A parent then was 27 per cent more likely to lose an older
teen to death.
1. A. Although B. However C. Unless D. Besides
2. A. isolated B. individual C. unique D. single
3. A. adding B. counting C. taking D. including
4. A. whom B. which C. who D. when
5. A. never B. already C. ever D. just
Writing
* Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1. It was not necessary for Nancy to clean the flat. (didn’t)
=> Nancy__________________________________________________
2. If I were you, I would spend more time talking with my children. (should)
→You ____________________________________________________
3. John doesn’t get permission to use that computer. (mustn’t)
→John ___________________________________________________
4. It is necessary that people who work here leave by 6 p.m. (must)
→ People _________________________________________________
5. This is the first time I have been abroad.
→ I haven’t……………………………………………………………………………
6. I haven’t met my aunt since I was 10 years old.
→ I last ………………………………………………………………………………
7. He started to learn English when he was in grade 6.
→ He has .........................................................................................................................................................
8. It took us only ten minutes to finish the homework.
→ We spent ________________________________________.
9. I don’t normally go into city by car.
→ I am not used to _____________________________________________________________
10. The thick fog made it impossible for me to drive to work.
→ The thick fog prevented ________________________________________________________
11. Reading scientific books is one of my interests.
→ I’m keen _____________________________________________________________
12. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.
→ She left the room without_______________________________________________________
13. They were chatting along and didn't see the car coming.
→ Chatting ______________________________________________________________
14. He was picked up by his mother and didn't have to wait for the bus.
→ Picked ______________________________________________________________
15. As she was on holiday, she couldn't go to the party.
→ Being ______________________________________________________________
16. Since he didn't feel well, he stayed in bed.
→ Not ______________________________________________________________
17. I was exhausted through lack of sleep and fell asleep at my desk.
→ Exhausted ______________________________________________________________
18. Mike was complained about by his parents. He was too lazy.
→_________________________________________________

* Write an opinion essay (120 - 150 words) stating your view about limiting teenagers’ screen
time.
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