SỞ GDĐT THÁI BÌNH ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG HẾT HỌC KỲ 1 LỚP 11

TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN TRÃI NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề.
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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 option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
Viruses cause many human diseases, ranging from the common cold and the flu to more serious
ones such as AIDS and Covid-19. On their own, viruses are not alive. They become active when they
infect or enter our bodies. They can do that ___(1) ___because they are very small. Then, they start to act
like living things and make copies of themselves. People have natural defenses ___(2) ___viruses. For
example, a fever can make some viruses inactive. The body’s immune system also fights viruses.
Vaccines cannot treat diseases caused by viruses, but they can help ___(3) ___the spread of
disease. Vaccines contain viruses which are weakened or dead, and help the ___(4) ___make substances
called antibodies, which fight disease. If the same virus enters our body later on, the immune system
___(5) ___it and will know how to fight it off.
Giving people vaccines can save a lot of lives. For example, two million people died of smallpox in 1967.
However, vaccines helped to stop this disease and made it disappear. Most recently, vaccines have ___(6)
___an important role in reducing deaths and severe illness caused by Covid-19 all over the world.
Question 1: A. ease B. easy C. easily D. easiness
Question 2: A. for B. with C. against D. of
Question 3: A. prevented B. preventing C. prevent D. to be prevented
Question 4: A. system body’s immune B. body’s immune system
C. body’s system immune D. system immune body’s
Question 5: A. will recognize B. recognized
C. would recognize D. had recognized
Question 6: A. taken B. played C. given D. done
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
Live Long, Live Well: Your Guide to a Healthy Life
1. Nourish Your Body
 Eat a Balanced Diet: Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy
fats.
 Stay Hydrated: Drink ___(7) ___ water throughout the day.
 Practice Portion Control: Avoid overeating by eating mindfully and listening ___(8) ___
your body's signals.
2. Stay Active
 Regular Exercise: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate ___(9) ___ most days.
 Strength and Flexibility: Include strength training and stretching to maintain muscle mass
and mobility.
 Daily Movement: Walk, take the stairs, or garden ___(10) ___ your body engaged.
3. Avoid Harmful Habits
 Say No to Smoking: Avoid tobacco in all forms.
 Limit Alcohol: Consume alcohol in moderation, if it ___(11) ___ possible.
 Stay Safe: ___(12) ___ seat belts, use helmets, and follow safety guidelines.

Question 7: A. few B. plenty of C. many D. number of

Question 8: A. to B. for C. with D. on

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Question 9: A. emotional activity B. physical inactivity
C. mental activity D. physical activity
Question 10: A. to keep B. keep C. to be kept D. keeping
Question 11: A. were B. are C. was D. is
Question 12: A. Make B. Wear C. Do D. Buy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or
sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Question 13: a) Mark: Hi, Nam!
b) Nam: Yes, I have. I've also stopped eating fast food and given up bad habits, such as staying up
late.
c) Nam: Hi, Mark! Long time no see. How are you?
d) Mark: I'm fine, thanks, but you look so fit and healthy! Have you started working out again?
A. a-c-d-b B. a-d-b-c C. d-b-c-a D. a-c-b-d
Question 14: a) Living in a smart city offers numerous benefits that significantly enhance the quality of
life.
b) Second, smart cities prioritize sustainability by implementing energy-efficient systems, reducing
waste, and promoting eco-friendly practices, creating a cleaner and greener environment.
c) Finally, the convenience of automated systems and digital platforms simplifies daily tasks, allowing
residents to save time and focus on what truly matters.
d) First, residents enjoy improved access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and
public transportation, all streamlined through advanced technologies.
e) Third, safety and security are enhanced through IoT-enabled surveillance systems and real-time
emergency response mechanisms.
A. a-d-b-c-e B. e-a-c-b-d C. b-c-a-d-e D. a-d-b-e-c
Question 15: a) Mark: Well, I think it’s the difference in beliefs and behaviours between young and older
people.
b) Ms Hoa: You're right, Mark, So, is there a generation gap in your family?
c) Ms Hoa: Good morning, class. Today, we'll talk about the generation gap. So, what is the
generation gap?
A. a-b-c B. c-a-b C. c-b-a D. b-a-c
Question 16: a) Second, I wonder if there are any age or skill level requirements for joining the club. I
am not very experienced in singing or playing instruments, but I am very passionate about traditional folk
music.
b) Finally, I would like to know if there is a membership fee and if so, how much it is. Also, are there
any upcoming events or performances that I can attend before deciding to join?
c) Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
d) Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing this email to inquire about how to become a member of the Don ca tai tu Club. I saw
the advertisement and I am very interested in joining the club.(Henry’s book)
e) First, I would like to know more about the activities that the club offers. Do you have instrument
classes or workshops in addition to singing? I am a beginner and I am interested in learning more about
the traditional folk singing.
A. d-e-a-b-c B. b-d-e-c-a C. a-b-e-c-d D. e-a-d-c-b
Question 17: a) Thirdly, the government needs to have policies to prioritize women, so that they have
better chances to develop their ability, and better conditions to contribute more to the society, and to
compete equally with men.
b) Dear Mary, I hope you’ve been doing well! I’ve been thinking of several ways to improve gender
equality and give women better chances to develop their ability.
c) Finally, more jobs should be made available to women so that they will have better conditions to
develop themselves to be equal to men.
d) Firstly, the importance and roles of women should be propagated to the development of society.
e) Secondly, education system should do more to improve the knowledge of people about women, and
to eliminate the prejudice of neglecting women and their value.
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 f) Lots of love,
A. b-d-e-a-c-f B. f-e-d-a-c-b C. a-c-b-e-f-d D. c-a-d-e-f-b
Read the following paragraph about generation gap and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
The generation gap is a significant issue that affects many families today. Conflicts often arise due
to different values, interests, and communication styles between parents and children. ______(18)
______a lack of understanding, especially when younger generations feel that the older generation does
not relate to their way of life. Teenagers, ______(19) ______the causes of generational differences, may
better understand why their parents act the way they do. Young people, ______(20) ______, are often
focused on digital communication, while their parents prefer face-to-face interaction. ______(21) ______,
teenagers may feel disconnected from the more traditional mindset of their parents. ______(22) ______,
may have trouble relating to the fast-paced lives of their children. These differences often result in
tension. However, who are trying to bridge the gap, both generations are learning to listen and adapt. Both
sides have valuable perspectives, families are finding ways to strengthen their relationships and improve
communication.
Question 18:
A. Many problems are caused by a lack of understanding
B. Many problems cause by a lack of understanding
C. Many problems causes by a lack of understanding
D. Many problems caused by a lack of understanding
Question 19:
A. that give enough information B. given enough information about
C. which give enough information D. who is given enough information
Question 20:
A. who are expose to modern technology B. whom are exposed to modern technology
C. who are exposed to modern technology D. that are exposed to modern technology
Question 21:
A. Live in an increasingly globalized world B. To live in an increasingly globalized world
C. Lived in an increasingly globalized world D. Living in an increasingly globalized world
Question 22:
A. In some cases, parents, raises in a different era
B. In some cases, parents, raised in a different era
C. In some cases, parents, to raise in a different era
D. In some cases, parents, raising in a different era
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
GREEN SPACES ABOVE OUR HEADS
Roof gardens, or gardens built on the top of city buildings, have become very popular in recent
years, particularly in developed cities. It is even predicted that they will be the future of city architecture.
This is because lack of space and overpriced land in cities makes it difficult to increase the number of
parks and other green areas. So, what makes these ‘green roofs’ so attractive to city dwellers?
Roof gardens can improve air quality in cities. Plants take in and keep heat and light, and help
to cool the environment around them. This way, green roofs help reduce greenhouse gas emissions related
to heating and cooling buildings. They also help decrease dust pollution and the formation of smog, a
mixture of smoke and fog, which is common in big cities.
Moreover, green roofs can provide new habitats for wildlife. They can help reduce the impact of
urban development on habitat loss. For example, the City Hall in Chicago, the USA, has become home to
more than 20,000 plants of over 150 different kinds. The living roof of Vancouver Convention Centre in
Canada hosts 400,000 plants and 60,000 bees. Roof gardens also attract birds and insects, which increases
the biodiversity in the area.
In summary, roof gardens can reduce pollution and improve human interaction with nature by introducing
green space into the built environment. Connecting with nature is beneficial to our physical and mental
health, and can increase quality of life.
Question 23: According to paragraph 2, what is smog?

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 A. a mixture of smoke and fog B. a combination of heat and fog
C. a mixture of heat and light D. a combination of smoke and heat
Question 24: What is on top of Vancouver Convention Centre?
A. 400,000 bees and insects. B. 150 birds and 400,000 plants.
C. 20,000 plants and 150 bees. D. 400,000 plants and 60,000 bees.
Question 25: The word ‘overpriced’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. reasonable B. valuable
C. too expensive D. overdue
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Question 26: The word “beneficial” in the 4 paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. profitable B. harmful
C. favorable D. advantageous
Question 27: The word ‘They’ in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. emissions B. habitats C. animals D. green roofs
Question 28: Which of the following is NOT true about roof gardens?
A. They improve air quality.
B. They are built on the top of buildings.
C. They reduce dust pollution.
D. City dwellers think they are a waste of space.
Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention a new natural environment for wildlife
provided by green roofs?
A. Paragraph 4 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 1 D. Paragraph 3
Question 30: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?
A. Air quality in urban areas can be improve by roof gardens.
B. Roof gardens have the inability to enhance the air quality in cities.
C. Air quality in cities can improved by roof gardens.
D. Roof gardens have the potential to enhance the air quality in urban areas.
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 31 to 40.
Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effect of global
warming. Scientists have already observed shifts in the life cycles of many plants and animals, such as
flowers blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun shifting where
they live or their annual migration patterns due to warmer temperatures.
With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountain sides
toward higher elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats
grow too warm. In many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts. Species that find
cities or farmland blocking their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique
ecosystems, such as those found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because
migration to new habitats is not possible. For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are
already threatened by dwindling sea ice but have nowhere farther to go.
(I) Some scientists have estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to
extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further warming. (II)The rate of warming, not just the
magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals. (III)Some species and even entire ecosystems,
such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough and may disappear.(IV)
Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global
warming. Warmer ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which if prolonged will lead to
the death of the coral. Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to
widespread bleaching and death of coral reefs around the world. Also increasing carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere enters the ocean and increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses
ocean ecosystems.
Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult.
B. Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming.
C. Plants and animals find it easy to escape from or adjust to the effect of global warming.
D. Global warming significantly impacts plants, animals, and ecosystems.
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Question 32: The pronoun “they” in the 1st paragraph refers to ________.
A. areas B. species C. ecosystems D. habitats
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Question 33: The word “habitats” in the 2 paragraph most probably means______.
A. new city B. natural environments
C. artificial environments D. green houses
Question 34: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move ______.
A. north – westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations.
B. south – eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations.
C. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations.
D. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations.
Question 35: The word “disappear” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. appear B. appearance
C. disappeared D. disappearance
rd
Question 36: Where in the 3 paragraph does the following sentence best fit?
Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult.
A. (IV) B. (III) C. (II) D. (I)
Question 37: What does the paragraph 4 mainly discuss?
A. The rapid growth of fragile coral reefs in the ocean due to global warming
B. Decrease carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean.
C. The effects of global warming on ocean ecosystems, particularly coral reefs.
D. The alkalization of the ocean caused by global warming
Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 1?
A. Plants and animals will find it easy to avoid or adapt to the impacts of global warming.
B. It won’t be challenging for plants and animals to evade or adapt to the consequences of global
warming.
C. Plants and animals will struggle to avoid or adapt to the impacts of global warming.
D. Plants and animals are able to escape from or adjust to the effect of global warming.
Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The acidification of oceans helps plants and animals thrive better.
B. Warmer ocean temperatures can cause coral to “flourish”,
C. Human activities do not interfere the challenges species face in adapting to global warming.
D. Global warming is causing significant disruptions in natural ecosystems.
Question 40: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Global warming couldn’t lead to widespread bleaching and death of coral reefs around the world.
B. Scientists have already observed shifts in the life cycles of many plants and animals,
C. With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and down mountain sides
D. Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, won’t be affected by global warming.
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