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Trường THPT Cao Bá Quát Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 11 (cơ bản)
*************** Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút
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Họ và tên:
Lớp: 11/ SBD: Phòng thi số:
I. Choose the best answer:
1). He didn't hurry, so he missed the train.
A). If he hurried, he wouldn't miss the train. B). If he had hurried, he might catch the train.
C). If he had hurried, he could have caught the train. D). He would miss the train unless he hurried
2). Choose the sentence A, B, C or D that is best made from the words given.
Ann / prevented / son / stay up late / last night.
A). Ann prevented her son from staying up late last night.
B). Ann prevented her son from stay up late last night.
C). Ann prevented her son of staying up late last night.
D). Ann prevented her son about staying up late last night.
3). Find an error in the sentence that needs correcting: If I had known about the job, I will have applied for it.
A B C D
4). My brother let me ___________ his car for three hours.
A). use B). to use C). used D). using
5). Which word has the different stress from the rest?
A). celebration B). illiteracy C). population D). representative
6). Trees won't grow _____________ there is enough water.
A). if B). when C). as D). unless
7). It is hoped that illiteracy will soon be ____________ in our country.
A). cut B). fought C). eradicated D). competed
8). Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest?
A). horrible B). house C). honey D). hour
9). My school students want to take part ___________ helping the disadvantaged children.
A). on B). with C). in D). by
10). John expected _____________ to the party on Sunday, but he wasn't.

A). to invite B). to be invited C). inviting D). invited
11). Find an error in the sentence that needs correcting: He was accused for having stolen the precious painting.
A B C D
12). Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest?
A). railway B). warm C). answer D). sandwich
13). Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest?
A). cheese B). chemistry C). cheap D). children
14). The lights went out while we _____________ dinner.
A). were having B). are having C). had D). have had
15). His mother is looking forward ____________ seeing him again.
A). on B). from C). to D). for
16). ______________ the exam twice, he didn't want to try again.
A). Failing B). To fail C). To have failed D). Having failed
17). Jenny told me ___________ anything to her parents
A). not say B). to not say C). not to say D). don't say
18). He told me ______________ .
A). think well before I answered B). think well before I answer
C). to think well before I answered D). to think well before I will answer
19). "Would you like to come to my party, Mary?" - The boy ___________ Mary to come to his party.
A). advised B). invited C). warned D). reminded
20). In 1962 almost 5,000 ____________ from the organization served in forty-two countries.
A). voluntarily B). voluntary C). volunteer D). volunteers
21). Which word has the different stress from the rest?
A). community B). minority C). memorable D). resources
22). Find an error in the sentence that needs correcting: I enjoy to listen to classical music very much.
A B C D
23). They went home after they __________ their work.
A). had finished B). have finished C). were finishing D). finish
24). It has been predicted that the world population might ___________ the figure of 7 billion.
A). come B). take C). get D). reach

25). "I hear you won the competition. Congratulations!", Tom said
A). Tom congratulated me on winning the competition.
B). Tom said that he heard I had won the competition.
C). Tom congratulated me to win the competition.
D). Tom said that he heard me won the competition.
26). The office was empty. ____________ had left when I arrived.
A). Anyone B). Everyone C). Someone D). No one
27). We always celebrate our wedding ___________ with dinner in an expensive restaurant every year.
A). party B). anniversary C). ring D). cake
28). She apologised ______________ keeping me waiting so long.
A). for B). in C). with D). by
29). The results of Dr. Frank's experiment ______________ announced on TV last night.
A). is B). were C). was D). are
30). In tonight's quiz, our contestants come from all over the country.
A). losers B). winners C). judges D). competitors
II. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer:
Blood Donation
Blood is indispensable to human body. It (31) __________ nourishments and oxygen to tissues, and at the
same time, removes wastes and carbon dioxide. A person will die if he loses (32) ___________ much blood.
Nowadays blood transfusion is saving millions of dying men. Without adequate store of blood, there (33)
_____________ be the development of modern medicine.
It is a noble action for a person to 34) ____________ blood without repayment. The action shows his
love (35) ___________ his country and people. At present, blood donation is widely carried out in many
countries. It should also be advocated in our country. If more and more people join as Voluntary donators, our
hospitals would have a continuous supply of blood.
31). A). takes B). brings C). gets D). carries
32). A). too B). very C). so D). extremely
33). A). can't B). mustn't C). hasn't to D). shouldn't
34). A). get B). require C). donate D). gain
35). A). to B). about C). of D). in

III. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer:
The word "Olympic" comes from the name of the town Olympia in Greece, where the ancient Olympic
Games were always held.The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C; the Games took place every
fourth year after that date until they were abolished by a Roman emperor in A.D. 394.
It was not until 1875, when archeologists discovered the ruins of the Olympic Stadium in Greece, that
interest in the Games was renewed. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a French scholar and educator, proposed that the
Games should be revived as an international competition to encourage both sport and world peace.
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. As their classical predecessors, the
athletes were men only; women were admitted to the Games in 1900. Since that time, the Games have been held
at four-year intervals as in ancient Greece. However, since de Coubertin's dream of world peace has not been
realised, the two World Wars prevented those of 1916, 1940 and 1944 from being held.
The Olympic Games have been confined to amateur athletes despite a few recent exceptions. There are
pressures on the Olympic authorities to admit other professionals to the Games. Such a step would damage the
entire concept of the Olympics. The following words appear on the scoreboard at every Olympic opening: “The
most important thing is not to win but to take part.” In contrast, the aim of every professional is to win.
36). Which of the following is NOT true?
A). A Roman emperor held the Olympic Games in A.D. 394.
B). The Olympic Games have been confined to amateur athletes.
C). It was not until 1900 that women were allowed to take part in the Games.
D). The first Olympic Games were held in Greece.
37). The Olympic Games were held ____________ .
A). to stop the two World Wars B). to encourage both sport and world peace
C). to encourage international competitions D). to admit other professionals to the Games
38). The Olympic Games are organized ______________ .
A). every eight years B). every four years C). every two years D). every six years
39). The Olympic Games were NOT held in ____________.
A). 1916 B). 776. B.C C). 1896 D). 1900
40). The passage is mainly about ____________ .
A). The modern Olympic Games B). The history of the word "Olympic"
C). The Olympic Stadium in Greece D). The history of the Olympic Games

ANSWERS
1 11 21 31
2 12 22 32
3 13 23 33
4 14 24 34
5 15 25 35
6 16 26 36
7 17 27 37
8 18 28 38
9 19 29 39
10 20 30 40
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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KÌ I – NH: 2009 – 2010
Môn : Tiếng Anh - Lớp 11 (cơ bản)
Mã đề 125
Câu : 01. If he had hurried, he could have caught the train.
Câu : 02. Ann prevented her son from staying up late last night.
Câu : 03. C
Câu : 04. use
Câu : 05. illiteracy
Câu : 06. unless
Câu : 07. eradicated
Câu : 08. hour
Câu : 09. in
Câu : 10. to be invited
Câu : 11. B
Câu : 12. answer
Câu : 13. chemistry
Câu : 14. were having
Câu : 15. to

Câu : 16. Having failed
Câu : 17. not to say
Câu : 18. to think well before I answered
Câu : 19. invited
Câu : 20. volunteers
Câu : 21. memorable
Câu : 22. B
Câu : 23. had finished
Câu : 24. reach
Câu : 25. Tom congratulated me on winning the competition.
Câu : 26. Everyone
Câu : 27. anniversary
Câu : 28. for
Câu : 29. were
Câu : 30. competitors
Câu : 31. carries
Câu : 32. too
Câu : 33. can’t
Câu : 34. donate
Câu : 35. of
Câu : 36. A Roman emperor held the Olympic Games in A.D. 394.
Câu : 37. to encourage both sport and world peace
Câu : 38. Every four years
Câu : 39. 1916
Câu : 40. The history of the Olympic Games
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Trường THPT Cao Bá Quát Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 11 (cơ bản)
*************** Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút
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Họ và tên:

Lớp: 11/ SBD: Phòng thi số:

I. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer:
Blood Donation
Blood is indispensable to human body. It (1) __________ nourishments and oxygen to tissues, and at the
same time, removes wastes and carbon dioxide. A person will die if he loses (2) ___________ much blood.
Nowadays blood transfusion is saving millions of dying men. Without adequate store of blood, there (3)
_____________ be the development of modern medicine.
It is a noble action for a person to (4) ____________ blood without repayment. The action shows his love
(5) ___________ his country and people. At present, blood donation is widely carried out in many countries. It
should also be advocated in our country. If more and more people join as Voluntary donators, our hospitals
would have a continuous supply of blood.
1). A). carries B). brings C). gets D). takes
2). A). too B). extremely C). so D). very
3). A). shouldn't B). hasn't to C). can't D). mustn't
4). A). gain B). donate C). require D). get
5). A). to B). about C). in D). of
II. Choose the best answer:
6). Jenny told me ___________ anything to her parents
A). not to say B). not say C). to not say D). don't say
7). It has been predicted that the world population might ___________ the figure of 7 billion.
A). take B). reach C). get D). come
8). In 1962 almost 5,000 ____________ from the organization served in forty-two countries.
A). voluntary B). volunteers C). volunteer D). voluntarily
9). Find an error in the sentence that needs correcting: I enjoy to listen to classical music very much.
A B C D
10). Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest?
A). children B). cheese C). cheap D). chemistry
11). Which word has the different stress from the rest?
A). illiteracy B). population C). celebration D). representative

12). She apologised ______________ keeping me waiting so long.
A). by B). for C). with D). in
13). "Would you like to come to my party, Mary?" - The boy ___________ Mary to come to his party.
A). invited B). reminded C). warned D). advised
14). John expected _____________ to the party on Sunday, but he wasn't.
A). to invite B). to be invited C). inviting D). invited
15). Choose the sentence A, B, C or D that is best made from the words given.
Ann / prevented / son / stay up late / last night.
A). Ann prevented her son from staying up late last night.
B). Ann prevented her son from stay up late last night.
C). Ann prevented her son of staying up late last night.
D). Ann prevented her son about staying up late last night.
16). "I hear you won the competition. Congratulations!", Tom said
A). Tom said that he heard I had won the competition.
B). Tom congratulated me to win the competition.
C). Tom said that he heard me won the competition.
D). Tom congratulated me on winning the competition.
17). My brother let me ___________ his car for three hours.
A). to use B). used C). use D). using
18). Find an error in the sentence that needs correcting: He was accused for having stolen the precious painting.
A B C D
19). Find an error in the sentence that needs correcting: If I had known about the job, I will have applied for it.
A B C D
20). He told me ______________ .
A). think well before I answered B). to think well before I answered
C). think well before I answer D). to think well before I will answer
21). The results of Dr. Frank's experiment ______________ announced on TV last night.
A). is B). are C). was D). were
22). My school students want to take part ___________ helping the disadvantaged children.
A). on B). with C). in D). by

23). The office was empty. ____________ had left when I arrived.
A). Everyone B). Someone C). Anyone D). No one
24). Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest?
A). railway B). answer C). sandwich D). warm
25). The lights went out while we _____________ dinner.
A). are having B). have had C). had D). were having
26). They went home after they __________ their work.
A). finish B). had finished C). have finished D). were finishing
27). It is hoped that illiteracy will soon be ____________ in our country.
A). cut B). fought C). competed D). eradicated
28). Which word has the different stress from the rest?
A). community B). minority C). memorable D). resources
29). Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest?
A). horrible B). hour C). house D). honey
30). Trees won't grow _____________ there is enough water.
A). if B). when C). unless D). as
31). We always celebrate our wedding ___________ with dinner in an expensive restaurant every year.
A). party B). ring C). anniversary D). cake
32). He didn't hurry, so he missed the train.
A). If he hurried, he wouldn't miss the train. B). If he had hurried, he might catch the train.
C). If he had hurried, he could have caught the train. D). He would miss the train unless he hurried
38). In tonight's quiz, our contestants come from all over the country.
A). losers B). winners C). competitors D). judges
34). ______________ the exam twice, he didn't want to try again.
A). Having failed B). To fail C). Failing D). To have failed
35). His mother is looking forward ____________ seeing him again.
A). to B). from C). on D). for
III. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer:
The word "Olympic" comes from the name of the town Olympia in Greece, where the ancient Olympic
Games were always held.The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C; the Games took place every

fourth year after that date until they were abolished by a Roman emperor in A.D. 394.
It was not until 1875, when archeologists discovered the ruins of the Olympic Stadium in Greece, that
interest in the Games was renewed. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a French scholar and educator, proposed that the
Games should be revived as an international competition to encourage both sport and world peace.
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. As their classical predecessors, the
athletes were men only; women were admitted to the Games in 1900. Since that time, the Games have been held
at four-year intervals as in ancient Greece. However, since de Coubertin's dream of world peace has not been
realised, the two World Wars prevented those of 1916, 1940 and 1944 from being held.
The Olympic Games have been confined to amateur athletes despite a few recent exceptions. There are
pressures on the Olympic authorities to admit other professionals to the Games. Such a step would damage the
entire concept of the Olympics. The following words appear on the scoreboard at every Olympic opening: “The
most important thing is not to win but to take part.” In contrast, the aim of every professional is to win.
36). The Olympic Games were held ____________ .
A). to stop the two World Wars B). to admit other professionals to the Games
C). to encourage international competitions D). to encourage both sport and world peace
37). Which of the following is NOT true?
A). The first Olympic Games were held in Greece.
B). A Roman emperor held the Olympic Games in A.D. 394.
C). The Olympic Games have been confined to amateur athletes.
D). It was not until 1900 that women were allowed to take part in the Games.
38). The passage is mainly about ____________ .
A). The Olympic Stadium in Greece B). The history of the Olympic Games
C). The history of the word "Olympic" D). The modern Olympic Games
39). The Olympic Games are organized ______________ .
A). every eight years B). every four years C). every two years D). every six years
40). The Olympic Games were NOT held in ______________ .
A). 776. B.C B). 1900 C). 1896 D). 1916
ANSWERS
1 11 21 31
2 12 22 32

3 13 23 33
4 14 24 34
5 15 25 35
6 16 26 36
7 17 27 37
8 18 28 38
9 19 29 39
10 20 30 40
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Trường THPT Cao Bá Quát Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 11 (cơ bản)
*************** Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút
(Không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên:
Lớp: 11/ SBD: Phòng thi số:
I. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer:
The word "Olympic" comes from the name of the town Olympia in Greece, where the ancient Olympic
Games were always held.The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C; the Games took place every
fourth year after that date until they were abolished by a Roman emperor in A.D. 394.
It was not until 1875, when archeologists discovered the ruins of the Olympic Stadium in Greece, that
interest in the Games was renewed. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a French scholar and educator, proposed that the
Games should be revived as an international competition to encourage both sport and world peace.
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. As their classical predecessors, the
athletes were men only; women were admitted to the Games in 1900. Since that time, the Games have been held
at four-year intervals as in ancient Greece. However, since de Coubertin's dream of world peace has not been
realised, the two World Wars prevented those of 1916, 1940 and 1944 from being held.
The Olympic Games have been confined to amateur athletes despite a few recent exceptions. There are
pressures on the Olympic authorities to admit other professionals to the Games. Such a step would damage the
entire concept of the Olympics. The following words appear on the scoreboard at every Olympic opening: “The
most important thing is not to win but to take part.” In contrast, the aim of every professional is to win.
1). The Olympic Games are organized ______________ .

A). every six years B). every eight years C). every two years D). every four years
2). The Olympic Games were NOT held in ___________.
A). 776. B.C B). 1896 C). 1900 D). 1916
3). The passage is mainly about ____________ .
A). The history of the word "Olympic" B). The Olympic Stadium in Greece
C). The modern Olympic Games D). The history of the Olympic Games
4). The Olympic Games were held ____________ .
A). to admit other professionals to the Games B). to encourage both sport and world peace
C). to stop the two World Wars D). to encourage international competitions
5). Which of the following is NOT true?
A). The first Olympic Games were held in Greece.
B). A Roman emperor held the Olympic Games in A.D. 394.
C). It was not until 1900 that women were allowed to take part in the Games.
D). The Olympic Games have been confined to amateur athletes.
II. Choose the best answer:
6). Which word has the different stress from the rest?
A). illiteracy B). population C). celebration D). representative
7). Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest?
A). answer B). warm C). sandwich D). railway
8). In tonight's quiz, our contestants come from all over the country.
A). competitors B). winners C). judges D). losers
9). Which word has the different stress from the rest?
A). community B). minority C). memorable D). resources
10). It is hoped that illiteracy will soon be ____________ in our country.
A). cut B). eradicated C). fought D). competed
11). He didn't hurry, so he missed the train.
A). If he hurried, he wouldn't miss the train. B). If he had hurried, he could have caught the train.
C). If he had hurried, he might catch the train. D). He would miss the train unless he hurried
12). My school students want to take part ___________ helping the disadvantaged children.
A). on B). in C). with D). by

13). She apologised ______________ keeping me waiting so long.
A). for B). in C). with D). by
14). They went home after they __________ their work.
A). had finished B). have finished C). finish D). were finishing
15). Trees won't grow _____________ there is enough water.
A). if B). when C). as D). unless
16). The office was empty. ____________ had left when I arrived.
A). Anyone B). Everyone C). Someone D). No one
17). The results of Dr. Frank's experiment ______________ announced on TV last night.
A). is B). were C). was D). are
18). Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest?
A). horrible B). hour C). house D). honey
19). The lights went out while we _____________ dinner.
A). are having B). were having C). had D). have had
20). ______________ the exam twice, he didn't want to try again.
A). Failing B). To fail C). Having failed D). To have failed
21). Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest?
A). cheese B). chemistry C). cheap D). children
22). Find an error in the sentence that needs correcting: He was accused for having stolen the precious painting.
A B C D
23). Find an error in the sentence that needs correcting: I enjoy to listen to classical music very much.
A B C D
24). "Would you like to come to my party, Mary?" - The boy ___________ Mary to come to his party.
A). advised B). reminded C). warned D). invited
25). My brother let me ___________ his car for three hours.
A). use B). to use C). used D). using
26). His mother is looking forward ____________ seeing him again.
A). from B). to C). on D). for
27). Find an error in the sentence that needs correcting: If I had known about the job, I will have applied for it.
A B C D

28). Jenny told me ___________ anything to her parents
A). not to say B). not say C). to not say D). don't say
29). "I hear you won the competition. Congratulations!", Tom said
A). Tom said that he heard I had won the competition.
B). Tom congratulated me to win the competition.
C). Tom congratulated me on winning the competition.
D). Tom said that he heard me won the competition.
30). In 1962 almost 5,000 ____________ from the organization served in forty-two countries.
A). volunteers B). voluntary C). volunteer D). voluntarily
31). We always celebrate our wedding ___________ with dinner in an expensive restaurant every year.
A). party B). anniversary C). ring D). cake
32). It has been predicted that the world population might ___________ the figure of 7 billion.
A). take B). reach C). get D). come
33). Choose the sentence A, B, C or D that is best made from the words given.
Ann / prevented / son / stay up late / last night.
A). Ann prevented her son from stay up late last night.
B). Ann prevented her son of staying up late last night.
C). Ann prevented her son about staying up late last night.
D). Ann prevented her son from staying up late last night.
34). He told me ______________ .
A). think well before I answered B). think well before I answer
C). to think well before I answered D). to think well before I will answer
35). John expected _____________ to the party on Sunday, but he wasn't.
A). to invite B). inviting C). to be invited D). invited
III. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer:
Blood Donation
Blood is indispensable to human body. It (36) __________ nourishments and oxygen to tissues, and at
the same time, removes wastes and carbon dioxide. A person will die if he loses (37) ___________ much blood.
Nowadays blood transfusion is saving millions of dying men. Without adequate store of blood, there (38)
_____________ be the development of modern medicine.

It is a noble action for a person to (39) ____________ blood without repayment. The action shows his
love (40) ___________ his country and people. At present, blood donation is widely carried out in many
countries. It should also be advocated in our country. If more and more people join as Voluntary donators, our
hospitals would have a continuous supply of blood.
36). A). takes B). carries C). brings D). gets
37). A). extremely B). so C). too D). very
38). A). mustn't B). shouldn't C). hasn't to D). can't
39). A). get B). donate C). gain D). require
40). A). of B). about C). to D). in
ANSWERS
1 11 21 31
2 12 22 32
3 13 23 33
4 14 24 34
5 15 25 35
6 16 26 36
7 17 27 37
8 18 28 38
9 19 29 39
10 20 30 40

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Trường THPT Cao Bá Quát Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 11 (cơ bản)
*************** Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút
(Không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên:
Lớp: 11/ SBD: Phòng thi số:
I. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer:
Blood Donation
Blood is indispensable to human body. It (1) __________ nourishments and oxygen to tissues, and at the

same time, removes wastes and carbon dioxide. A person will die if he loses (2) ___________ much blood.
Nowadays blood transfusion is saving millions of dying men. Without adequate store of blood, there (3)
_____________ be the development of modern medicine.
It is a noble action for a person to (4) ____________ blood without repayment. The action shows his love
(5) ___________ his country and people. At present, blood donation is widely carried out in many countries. It
should also be advocated in our country. If more and more people join as Voluntary donators, our hospitals
would have a continuous supply of blood.
1). A). gets B). takes C). brings D). carries
2). A). very B). so C). too D). extremely
3). A). mustn't B). shouldn't C). hasn't to D). can't
4). A). gain B). donate C). require D). get
5). A). of B). about C). in D). to
II. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer:
The word "Olympic" comes from the name of the town Olympia in Greece, where the ancient Olympic
Games were always held.The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C; the Games took place every
fourth year after that date until they were abolished by a Roman emperor in A.D. 394.
It was not until 1875, when archeologists discovered the ruins of the Olympic Stadium in Greece, that
interest in the Games was renewed. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a French scholar and educator, proposed that the
Games should be revived as an international competition to encourage both sport and world peace.
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. As their classical predecessors, the
athletes were men only; women were admitted to the Games in 1900. Since that time, the Games have been held
at four-year intervals as in ancient Greece. However, since de Coubertin's dream of world peace has not been
realised, the two World Wars prevented those of 1916, 1940 and 1944 from being held.
The Olympic Games have been confined to amateur athletes despite a few recent exceptions. There are
pressures on the Olympic authorities to admit other professionals to the Games. Such a step would damage the
entire concept of the Olympics. The following words appear on the scoreboard at every Olympic opening: “The
most important thing is not to win but to take part.” In contrast, the aim of every professional is to win.
6). The passage is mainly about ____________ .
A). The history of the Olympic Games B). The modern Olympic Games
C). The Olympic Stadium in Greece D). The history of the word "Olympic"

7). The Olympic Games are organized ______________ .
A). every four years B). every six years C). every two years D). every eight years
8). Which of the following is NOT true?
A). A Roman emperor held the Olympic Games in A.D. 394.
B). The first Olympic Games were held in Greece.
C). It was not until 1900 that women were allowed to take part in the Games.
D). The Olympic Games have been confined to amateur athletes.
9). The Olympic Games were NOT held in ______________ .
A). 1896 B). 776. B.C C). 1916 D). 1900
10). The Olympic Games were held ____________ .
A). to encourage international competitions B). to admit other professionals to the Games
C). to encourage both sport and world peace D). to stop the two World Wars

III. Choose the best answer:
11). His mother is looking forward ____________ seeing him again.
A). on B). from C). to D). for
12). In tonight's quiz, our contestants come from all over the country.
A). losers B). competitors C). judges D). winners
13). ______________ the exam twice, he didn't want to try again.
A). Failing B). To fail C). Having failed D). To have failed
14). He didn't hurry, so he missed the train.
A). If he hurried, he wouldn't miss the train. B). If he had hurried, he could have caught the train.
C). If he had hurried, he might catch the train. D). He would miss the train unless he hurried
15). The lights went out while we _____________ dinner.
A). have had B). are having C). had D). were having
16). "Would you like to come to my party, Mary?" - The boy ___________ Mary to come to his party.
A). advised B). reminded C). warned D). invited
17). They went home after they __________ their work.
A). had finished B). have finished C). finish D). were finishing
18). It has been predicted that the world population might ___________ the figure of 7 billion.

A). come B). take C). get D). reach
19). Find an error in the sentence that needs correcting: I enjoy to listen to classical music very much.
A B C D
20). Find an error in the sentence that needs correcting: If I had known about the job, I will have applied for it.
A B C D
21). Which word has the different stress from the rest?
A). celebration B). population C). representative D). illiteracy
22). My school students want to take part ___________ helping the disadvantaged children.
A). in B). on C). with D). by
23). My brother let me ___________ his car for three hours.
A). to use B). used C). use D). using
24). Jenny told me ___________ anything to her parents
A). not say B). don't say C). to not say D). not to say
25). John expected _____________ to the party on Sunday, but he wasn't.
A). to invite B). to be invited C). inviting D). invited
26). Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest?
A). railway B). answer C). sandwich D). warm
27). The results of Dr. Frank's experiment ______________ announced on TV last night.
A). is B). are C). was D). were
28). In 1962 almost 5,000 ____________ from the organization served in forty-two countries.
A). voluntarily B). voluntary C). volunteer D). volunteers
29). Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest?
A). hour B). house C). horrible D). honey
30). The office was empty. ____________ had left when I arrived.
A). Anyone B). Everyone C). Someone D). No one
31). Which word has the different stress from the rest?
A). minority B). memorable C). community D). resources
32). Choose the sentence A, B, C or D that is best made from the words given.
Ann / prevented / son / stay up late / last night.
A). Ann prevented her son from stay up late last night.

B). Ann prevented her son of staying up late last night.
C). Ann prevented her son about staying up late last night.
D). Ann prevented her son from staying up late last night.
33). "I hear you won the competition. Congratulations!", Tom said
A). Tom said that he heard I had won the competition.
B). Tom congratulated me to win the competition.
C). Tom said that he heard me won the competition.
D). Tom congratulated me on winning the competition.
34). It is hoped that illiteracy will soon be ____________ in our country.
A). cut B). eradicated C). fought D). competed
35). We always celebrate our wedding ___________ with dinner in an expensive restaurant every year.
A). party B). cake C). ring D). anniversary
36). Trees won't grow _____________ there is enough water.
A). unless B). when C). as D). if
37). He told me ______________ .
A). think well before I answered B). think well before I answer
C). to think well before I answered D). to think well before I will answer
38). Find an error in the sentence that needs correcting: He was accused for having stolen the precious painting.
A B C D
39). Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest?
A). children B). cheese C). cheap D). chemistry
40). She apologised ______________ keeping me waiting so long.
A). by B). in C). for D). with
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