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<b>TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT LỚP 11</b>
<b> Năm học 2010-2011 </b>

<b>M«n: TiÕng Anh </b>

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<b>Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.</b>

1). A). of B). off C). safe D). knife

2). A). torch B). worn C). work D). torn

3). A). swear B). hear C). dear D). spear

4). A). though B). cough C). rough D). tough

5). A). think B). thus C). thin D). thick

<b>Choose the word whose main stress is in a different position</b>

6). A). decide B). struggle C). historic D). prepare

7). A). enjoyment B). development C). entertainment D). environment

8). A). accuse B). approximately C). final D). deny

9). A). promotion B). technique C). consider D). material
10). A). dangerous B). marathon C). tropical D). performance

<b>Choose the best answer.</b>

11). He's very poor, and he has ... possessions.

A). few B). any C). little D). a little

12). We took ... of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach.

A). effect B). advantage C). occasion D). chance

13). She is leaving her husband because she can not put ... his bad temper any longer.

A). up B). away C). off D). up with

14). It's time we ... away with our old-fashion prisons.

A). have done B). did C). do D). shall do

15). Betty is quite ... of cooking a meal for twelve people.

A). efficient B). expert C). capable D). clever

16). When I saw Jane, I stopped and smiled, but she ... me and walked on.

A). refused B). ignored C). denied D). omitted

17). A learner driver must be ... by a qualified driver.

A). associated B). connected C). accompanied D). involved
18). He ... a policeman; he is much too short.

A). must be B). can't be C). looks like D). should be
19). As far as I'm ..., it's quite all right for you to leave early.

A). consulted B). concerned C). regarded D). bothered
20). She wondered ... her father looked like now, after so many years away.

A). what B). how C). that D). whose

21). Don't be late for the interview, ... people will think you are a disorganized person.

A). unless B). otherwise C). if not D). or so

22). Some people ... at least four hours a day watching TV.

A). use B). last C). take D). spend

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24). The government made serious attempts to raise the ... of living.

A). standard B). level C). mode D). cost

25). ... I realised the consequences, I would never have contemplated getting
involved.

A). Had B). If C). When D). Unless

26). It was ... hot day that we decided to leave work early and go to the beach.

A). a so B). such a C). so D). such

27). If we continue to ... the world's resources at this rate, there will soon be none
left.

A). damage B). use up C). finish D). throw away

28). There was no ... in waiting longer than half an hour so we left.

A). good B). worth C). point D). use

29). She warned me ...

A). not to do it B). to not do it C). I should do it D). about to do it
30). In my mother's ..., it is essential to eat a big breakfast.

A). principle B). opinion C). confidence D). idea
31). The village seemed strangely familiar ... I'd never been there before.

A). despite B). however C). although D). in spite of

32). It's so long since I saw him that I almost failed to ... him.

A). recognise B). accept C). approve D). receive

33). The ... of the sugar is of course to sweeten the medicine.

A). reason B). cause C). purpose D). need

34). The commander gave an ... talk to his men.

A). encouragingly B). encouraged C). encouragement D). encouraging
35). Most people were no longer listening to his long ... story.

A). boring B). irritable C). tiring D). annoying

36). I've put Mr Matthew's papers in your green file,... is on your desk.

A). ..../ ... B). which C). whose D). that

37). I really like Joe's dad but I don't get ... with his mother at all.

A). by B). through C). out D). on

38). The manager will reply to all letters ... are sent to him.

A). that B). who C). when D). if

39). In Britain it is ... for children to attend school between the ages of five and
sixteen.

A). enforced B). compulsory C). made D). obliged

40). After reading the letter, ... it on the table.

A). and leaving B). leaving C). she left D). and she left

<b>Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning with the given one.</b>

41). Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A). Because the train was late, we missed it.

B). We almost missed the train.
C). The train did not arrive late.
D). We left to catch the train.

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C). Peter, do you like some coffee?

D). Peter offered to give me some coffee.
43). If only I had not seen him.

A). I wish I had not seen him. B). I wish I had seen him.

C). I have not seen hin for ages. D). He wishes he had come to see me.
44). " It was so kind of you to give me the flowers", Lan said to Minh.

A). Lan thanked Minh on giving her the flowers.
B). Lan thanked Minh to give her the flowers.

C). Lan thanked Minh to be kind to give her the flowers.
D). Lan thanked Minh for giving her the flowers.

45). We could have seen the movie if the tickets had not been so expensive.
A). The tickets were inexpensive, so we saw the movie.

B). We couldn't afford the tickets to see the movie.

C). We saw the movie even though the tickets were expensive.
D). We wanted to see the movie but the tickets were sold out.

<b>Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentence</b>.
46. Natural silk is still highly prized ... similar artificial fabrics.

A. although is available B. despite there are available

C. in spite of the availability of D. even though an availability of

47. ..., Jose Limon’s dance troupe often toured abroad.
A. The U.S. State Department sponsored it

B. Sponsored by the U.S. State Department

C. The U.S. State department, which sponsored it
D. The sponsorship of the U.S. State department

48. The organs of taste are the ... that are mainly located on the tongue.

A. groups of cells, are taste buds B. taste buds, are groups of cells

C. taste buds, these are groups of cells D. taste buds, groups of cells

49. ..., the seeds of Kentucky coffeee plant are poisonous.

A. Until they have been cooked B. Cooking them

C. They have been cooked D. Having been cooked until

50. ... by Anna Baildwin in 1878.
A. The invention of the vacuum milking machine
B. That the vacuum milking machine was invented
C. The vacuum milking machine, which was invented
D. The vacuum milking machine was invented

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer.</b>

“ Where is the university?” is a question many visitors to Cambridge ask, but no one can give
them a clear answer, for there is no wall to be found around the university. The university is
the city. You can find the classroom buildings, libraries, museums and officers of the

university all over the city. And most of its members are the students and teachers or
professors of the thirty-one colleges.

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In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries more and more land was used for college
buildings. The town grew much faster in the nineteenth century after the opening of the
railway in 1845. Cambridge became a city in 1951 and now it has the population of over
100.000. Many young students want to study at Cambridge. Thousands of people from all over
the world come to visit the university town. It has become a famous place all round the world.

51.Why do most visitors come to Cambridge?
a.to see University.

b. to study in the colleges in Cambridge.
c. to find the classroom buildings.

d. to use the libraries of the universities.

52. Around what time did the university begin to appear?
a. In the 8th<sub> century. B. In the 9</sub>th<sub> century,</sub>

c. In the 13th<sub> century. D. In the 15</sub>th<sub> century.</sub>

53. Why did people name Cambridge the “ city of Cambridge”?
a.Because the river was very well- known.

b. Because there is a bridge over the Cam.
c. Because it was a developing town.
d. Because there is a river named Granta.

54. After which year did the town really begin to develop?

a. After 800 b. After 875 c. After 1845 d. After 1951
55. From what we read we know that now Cambridge is

a. visited by international tourists. b. a city without wall.

c. a city of growing population. D. a city that may have a wall around it.

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer</b> .

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a

popular tourist destination. Tourists today <b>flock</b> to see the two falls that actually constitute

Niagara Falls: the 173-foot Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in
the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot high American Falls on the U.S. side of
the river in the state of New York. Approximately 85 percent of the water that goes over
the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going over American Falls.
Most visitors come betwen April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a

<b>steamer</b> out onto the river and <b>right up</b> to the base of the falls for a close- up view. It is
also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along the
Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation
towers which have heights up to 500 feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800s; annual
visitation now averages above 10 million visitors per year. Because of concern that all
these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the state
of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding
American Falls. A year later Canada created Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of
the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the area surrounding the falls under the

<b>jurisdiction</b> of the government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the

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56. What is the major point that the author is making in this passage?

A. Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the American side or the Canadian side.
B. A trip to the United States isn’t complete without a visit to Niagara Falls.

C. Niagara Falls has had an interesting history.

D. It has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there.

57. The word “ <b>flock</b>” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by ...

A. come by plane. B. come in large numbers.

C. come out of boredom. D. come without knowing what they will
see.

58. According to the passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?
A. Niagara Falls consists of two rivers, one Canadian and the other American.
B. American Falls is considerably higher than Horseshoe Falls.

C. The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in the United States.

D. Although the Niagara River flows through the United States and Canada, the falls are
only in the United States.

59. A “ steamer” in the second paragraph is probably...

A. a bus B. a boat C. a walkway D. a park

60. The expression “ right up” in the second paragraph could best be replaced by ...

A. turn to the right. B. follow correct procedures

C. travel upstream D. all the way up.

61. The pasage implies that tourists prefer to ...
A. visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather.

B. see the falls from a great distance.
C. take a ride over the falls

D. come to Niagara Falls for a winter vacation.

62. According to the passage, why was Niagara park created?
A. to encourage tourists to visit Niagara Falls.

B. To show off the natural beauty of Niagara Falls.
C. To protect the area around Niagara Falls.

D. To force Canada to open Queen Victoria Park.

63. The word” jurisdiction” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ...

A. view B. assistance C. taxation D. control

64. The word” pristine” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ...

A. pure and natural B. highly developed

C. well-regulated D. overused

65. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses...
A. additional ways to observe the falls.

B. steps taken by government agencies to protect the falls.

C. a detailed description of the division of the falls between the United States and Canada.
D. further problems that are destroying the area around the falls.

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer to fill in each gap.</b>

Humans have long been fascinated by outer space, and have wondered if there are

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seen space (67) ……… on our TV and cinema screens, but “aliens” like these owe
more to the convenience of using (68) ………. actors to play the parts than to any (69)
………. form of scientific investigation.

However, many (70) ………. space researchers are now beginning to turn their attention
to the question of what alien life might (71) ……… look like. One early result is Arnold,
the Alien, designed by biologist, Dougal Dixon. This strange being, (72) ………. humans,

has its eyes, ears and limbs in groups of three (73) ……… of pairs, but (74) ……….. its
odd appearance, its behavior is not different (75) ……….. our own.

66. A. somewhere B. elsewhere C. anywhere D. wherever

67. A. creatures B. things C. lives D. objects

68. A. man B. mankind C. human D. beings

69. A. true B. truthful C. right D. real

70. A. good B. well C. serious D. better

71. A. much B. formally C. very D. actually

72. A. likely B. unlike C. unlikely D. like

73. A. instead B. because C. due D. despite

74. A. in spite B. although C. despite D. regardless

75. A. to B. from C. in D. about

<b>Find out the only one mistake in each of the following sentence.</b>

76. It is nice to see all his family, all of who I have met before.
A) B) C) D)
77. I went by train and met at the station by my friends.

A) B) C) D)

78. They don’t allow to smoke in public places in my country.
A) B) C) D)

79. The bomb exploded in a bus, killed more than twenty people in it.
A) B) C) D)
80.Have you heard of the accident happening at the city center yesterday?
A) B) C) D)

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<b>TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT LỚP 11</b>
<b> Năm học 2010-2011 </b>

<b>M«n: TiÕng Anh </b>

<b> </b>

<b>Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.</b>

1). A). off B). safe C). of D). knife

2). A). thick B). think C). thus D). thin

3). A). rough B). tough C). though D). cough

4). A). work B). worn C). torn D). torch

5). A). dear B). hear C). spear D). swear

<b>Choose the word whose main stress is in a different position</b>

6). A). dangerous B). performance C). marathon D). tropical
7). A). environment B). entertainment C). development D). enjoyment

8). A). prepare B). historic C). struggle D). decide

9). A). approximately B). accuse C). final D). deny

10). A). promotion B). consider C). technique D). material

<b>Choose the best answer.</b>

11). She wondered ... her father looked like now, after so many years away.

A). what B). whose C). that D). how

12). He's very poor, and he has ... possessions.

A). a little B). any C). little D). few

13). Betty is quite ... of cooking a meal for twelve people.

A). capable B). efficient C). clever D). expert

14). ... I realised the consequences, I would never have contemplated getting
involved.

A). When B). Had C). Unless D). If

15). When I saw Jane, I stopped and smiled, but she ... me and walked on.

A). ignored B). denied C). omitted D). refused

16). A learner driver must be ... by a qualified driver.

A). connected B). involved C). accompanied D). associated
17). Some people ... at least four hours a day watching TV.

A). spend B). use C). last D). take

18). As far as I'm ..., it's quite all right for you to leave early.

A). consulted B). concerned C). regarded D). bothered

19). Don't be late for the interview, ... people will think you are a disorganized person.

A). unless B). or so C). if not D). otherwise

20). He ... a policeman; he is much too short.

A). should be B). can't be C). looks like D). must be

21). She is leaving her husband because she can not put ... his bad temper any longer.

A). up B). away C). off D). up with

22). It was ... hot day that we decided to leave work early and go to the beach.

A). so B). a so C). such D). such a

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A). worth B). good C). use D). point
24). It's time we ... away with our old-fashion prisons.

A). shall do B). have done C). did D). do

25). ... of the committee, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation.
A). On behalf B). According C). In addition D). Together
26). We took ... of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach.

A). effect B). chance C). advantage D).occasion

27). She warned me ...

A). not to do it B). I should do it C). about to do it D). to not do it
28). In my mother's ..., it is essential to eat a big breakfast.

A). opinion B). principle C). idea D). confidence

29). If we continue to ... the world's resources at this rate, there will soon be none
left.

A). finish B). damage C). throw away D). use up

30). The government made serious attempts to raise the ... of living.

A). cost B). standard C). level D). mode

31). The ... of the sugar is of course to sweeten the medicine.

A). purpose B). cause C). need D). reason

32). The manager will reply to all letters ... are sent to him.

A). if B). who C). when D). that

33). Most people were no longer listening to his long ... story.

A). tiring B). boring C). irritable D). annoying

34). I really like Joe's dad but I don't get ... with his mother at all.

A). through B). out C). by D). on

35). It's so long since I saw him that I almost failed to ... him.

A). approve B). receive C). accept D). recognise

36). After reading the letter, ... it on the table.

A). and leaving B). and she left C). leaving D). she left
37). The village seemed strangely familiar ... I'd never been there before.

A). in spite of B). however C). although D). despite
38). The commander gave an ... talk to his men.

A). encouragingly B). encouraging C). encouraged D). encouragement
39). In Britain it is ... for children to attend school between the ages of five and
sixteen.

A). enforced B). obliged C). made D). compulsory

40). I've put Mr Matthew's papers in your green file,... is on your desk.

A). that B). whose C). .... /... D). which

<b>Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning with the given one.</b>

41). " It was so kind of you to give me the flowers", Lan said to Minh.
A). Lan thanked Minh for giving her the flowers.

B). Lan thanked Minh to give her the flowers.
C). Lan thanked Minh on giving her the flowers.

D). Lan thanked Minh to be kind to give her the flowers.
42). " Would you like some coffee?", Peter asked me.

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C). Peter asked me to make him a cup of coffee.
D). Peter asked me if I liked coffee.

43). If only I had not seen him.

A). I have not seen hin for ages. B). I wish I had not seen him.

C). I wish I had seen him. D). He wishes he had come to see me.
44). Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.

A). We left to catch the train.

B). Because the train was late, we missed it.
C). We almost missed the train.

D). The train did not arrive late.

45). We could have seen the movie if the tickets had not been so expensive.
A). The tickets were inexpensive, so we saw the movie.

B). We wanted to see the movie but the tickets were sold out.
C). We couldn't afford the tickets to see the movie.

D). We saw the movie even though the tickets were expensive.

<b>Find out the only one mistake in each of the following sentence.</b>

46. It is nice to see all his family, all of who I have met before.
A) B) C) D)
47. I went by train and met at the station by my friends.

A) B) C) D)

48. They don’t allow to smoke in public places in my country.
A) B) C) D)

49. The bomb exploded in a bus, killed more than twenty people in it.
A) B) C) D)
50.Have you heard of the accident happening at the city center yesterday?
A) B) C) D)

<b>Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentence</b>.
51. Natural silk is still highly prized ... similar artificial fabrics.

A. although is available B. despite there are available

C. in spite of the availability of D. even though an availability of

52. ..., Jose Limon’s dance troupe often toured abroad.
A. The U.S. State Department sponsored it

B. Sponsored by the U.S. State Department

C. The U.S. State department, which sponsored it
D. The sponsorship of the U.S. State department

53. The organs of taste are the ... that are mainly located on the tongue.

A. groups of cells, are taste buds B. taste buds, are groups of cells

C. taste buds, these are groups of cells D. taste buds, groups of cells

54. ..., the seeds of Kentucky coffeee plant are poisonous.

A. Until they have been cooked B. Cooking them

C. They have been cooked D. Having been cooked until

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D. The vacuum milking machine was invented

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer.</b>

university all over the city. And most of its members are the students and teachers or
professors of the thirty-one colleges.

Cambridge was an already developing town long before the first students and teachers
arrived 800 years ago. It grew up by the river Granta, as the Cam was once called. A bridge
was built over the river as early as 875.

56.Why do most visitors come to Cambridge?
a.to see University.

b. to study in the colleges in Cambridge.
c. to find the classroom buildings.

d. to use the libraries of the universities.

57. Around what time did the university begin to appear?
a. In the 8th<sub> century. B. In the 9</sub>th<sub> century,</sub>

c. In the 13th<sub> century. D. In the 15</sub>th<sub> century.</sub>

58. Why did people name Cambridge the “ city of Cambridge”?
a.Because the river was very well- known.

b. Because there is a bridge over the Cam.

c. Because it was a developing town.
d. Because there is a river named Granta.

59. After which year did the town really begin to develop?

a. After 800 b. After 875 c. After 1845 d. After 1951
60. From what we read we know that now Cambridge is

a. visited by international tourists. b. a city without wall.

c. a city of growing population. D. a city that may have a wall around it.

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer</b> .

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a

popular tourist destination. Tourists today <b>flock</b> to see the two falls that actually constitute

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also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along the
Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation
towers which have heights up to 500 feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800s; annual
visitation now averages above 10 million visitors per year. Because of concern that all

these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the state
of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding
American Falls. A year later Canada created Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of
the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the area surrounding the falls under the

<b>jurisdiction</b> of the government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the

<b>pristine</b> beauty of the area.

61. What is the major point that the author is making in this passage?

A. Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the American side or the Canadian side.
B. A trip to the United States isn’t complete without a visit to Niagara Falls.

C. Niagara Falls has had an interesting history.

D. It has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there.

62. The word “ <b>flock</b>” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by ...

A. come by plane. B. come in large numbers.

C. come out of boredom. D. come without knowing what they will
see.

63. According to the passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?
A. Niagara Falls consists of two rivers, one Canadian and the other American.
B. American Falls is considerably higher than Horseshoe Falls.

C. The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in the United States.

D. Although the Niagara River flows through the United States and Canada, the falls are
only in the United States.

64. A “ steamer” in the second paragraph is probably...

A. a bus B. a boat C. a walkway D. a park

65. The expression “ right up” in the second paragraph could best be replaced by ...

A. turn to the right. B. follow correct procedures

C. travel upstream D. all the way up.

66. The pasage implies that tourists prefer to ...
A. visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather.

B. see the falls from a great distance.
C. take a ride over the falls

D. come to Niagara Falls for a winter vacation.

67. According to the passage, why was Niagara park created?
A. to encourage tourists to visit Niagara Falls.

B. To show off the natural beauty of Niagara Falls.
C. To protect the area around Niagara Falls.

D. To force Canada to open Queen Victoria Park.

68. The word” jurisdiction” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ...

A. view B. assistance C. taxation D. control

69. The word” pristine” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ...

A. pure and natural B. highly developed

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70. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses...
A. additional ways to observe the falls.

B. steps taken by government agencies to protect the falls.

C. a detailed description of the division of the falls between the United States and Canada.
D. further problems that are destroying the area around the falls.

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer to fill in each gap.</b>

Humans have long been fascinated by outer space, and have wondered if there are

intelligent life-forms (71) ………., which we might be able to contact. Naturally, we’ve all
seen space (72) ……… on our TV and cinema screens, but “aliens” like these owe
more to the convenience of using (73) ………. actors to play the parts than to any (74)
………. form of scientific investigation.

However, many (75) ………. space researchers are now beginning to turn their attention
to the question of what alien life might (76) ……… look like. One early result is Arnold
the Alien, designed by biologist, Dougal Dixon. This strange being, (77) ………. humans,
has its eyes, ears and limbs in groups of three (78) ……… of pairs, but (79) ……….. its
odd appearance, its behavior is not different (80) ……….. our own.

71. A. somewhere B. elsewhere C. anywhere D. wherever

72. A. creatures B. things C. lives D. objects

73. A. man B. mankind C. human D. beings

74. A. true B. truthful C. right D. real

75. A. good B. well C. serious D. better

76. A. much B. formally C. very D. actually

77. A. likely B. unlike C. unlikely D. like

78. A. instead B. because C. due D. despite

79. A. in spite B. although C. despite D. regardless

80. A. to B. from C. in D. about

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<b>TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT LỚP 11</b>
<b> Năm học 2010-2011 </b>

<b>M«n: TiÕng Anh </b>

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<b>Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.</b>

1). A). spear B). hear C). dear D). swear

2). A). thin B). thick C). thus D). think

3). A). cough B). rough C). tough D). though

4). A). torch B). torn C). worn D). work

5). A). off B). knife C). safe D). of

<b>Choose the word whose main stress is in a different position</b>

6). A). decide B). struggle C). prepare D). historic

7). A). consider B). technique C). material D). promotion
8). A). dangerous B). tropical C). marathon D). performance
9). A). entertainment B). environment C). enjoyment D). development

10). A). final B). deny C). accuse D). approximately

<b>Choose the best answer.</b>

11). She warned me ...

A). about to do it B). I should do it C). not to do it D). to not do it
12). The government made serious attempts to raise the ... of living.

A). cost B). standard C). level D). mode

13). We took ... of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach.

A). advantage B). effect C). chance D). occasion

14). Some people ... at least four hours a day watching TV.

A). last B). use C). take D). spend

15). ... I realised the consequences, I would never have contemplated getting
involved.

A). Had B). When C). Unless D). If

16). Betty is quite ... of cooking a meal for twelve people.

A). capable B). clever C). efficient D). expert

17). It was ... hot day that we decided to leave work early and go to the beach.

A). such a B). so C). a so D). such

18). As far as I'm ..., it's quite all right for you to leave early.

A). bothered B). concerned C). consulted D). regarded
19). It's time we ... away with our old-fashion prisons.

A). shall do B). do C). have done D). did

20). If we continue to ... the world's resources at this rate, there will soon be none
left.

A). use up B). throw away C). damage D). finish

21). She is leaving her husband because she can not put ... his bad temper any longer.

A). up B). away C). off D). up with

22). Don't be late for the interview, ... people will think you are a disorganized person.

A). or so B). otherwise C). unless D). if not

23). He's very poor, and he has ... possessions.

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24). When I saw Jane, I stopped and smiled, but she ... me and walked on.

A). omitted B). ignored C). refused D). denied

25). She wondered ... her father looked like now, after so many years away.

A). what B). whose C). that D). how

26). In my mother's ..., it is essential to eat a big breakfast.

A). opinion B). idea C). principle D). confidence

27). ... of the committee, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation.
A). In addition B). On behalf C). Together D). According
28). He ... a policeman; he is much too short.

A). must be B). looks like C). can't be D). should be
29). There was no ... in waiting longer than half an hour so we left.

A). good B). use C). point D). worth

30). A learner driver must be ... by a qualified driver.

A). connected B). involved C). accompanied D). associated
31). I really like Joe's dad but I don't get ... with his mother at all.

A). by B). on C). through D). out

32). The commander gave an ... talk to his men.

A). encouraging B). encouragingly C). encouragement D). encouraged
33). The village seemed strangely familiar ... I'd never been there before.

A). despite B). however C). in spite of D). although
34). I've put Mr Matthew's papers in your green file,... is on your desk.

A). whose B). .... / ... C). which D). that

35). After reading the letter, ... it on the table.

A). leaving B). and she left C). and leaving D). she left

36). In Britain it is ... for children to attend school between the ages of five and
sixteen.

A). obliged B). made C). compulsory D). enforced

37). It's so long since I saw him that I almost failed to ... him.

A). accept B). receive C). approve D). recognise

38). Most people were no longer listening to his long ... story.

A). irritable B). tiring C). boring D). annoying

39). The ... of the sugar is of course to sweeten the medicine.

A). cause B). purpose C). need D). reason

40). The manager will reply to all letters ... are sent to him.

A). that B). if C). who D). when

<b>Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning with the given one.</b>

41). Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A). We almost missed the train.

B). We left to catch the train.
C). The train did not arrive late.

D). Because the train was late, we missed it.
42). If only I had not seen him.

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A). Lan thanked Minh for giving her the flowers.
B). Lan thanked Minh on giving her the flowers.
C). Lan thanked Minh to give her the flowers.

D). Lan thanked Minh to be kind to give her the flowers.
44). " Would you like some coffee?", Peter asked me.

A). Peter asked me if I liked coffee.

B). Peter asked me to make him a cup of coffee.
C). Peter offered to give me some coffee.

D). Peter, do you like some coffee?

45). We could have seen the movie if the tickets had not been so expensive.
A). We wanted to see the movie but the tickets were sold out.

B). The tickets were inexpensive, so we saw the movie.

C). We saw the movie even though the tickets were expensive.
D). We couldn't afford the tickets to see the movie.

<b>Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentence</b>.
46. Natural silk is still highly prized ... similar artificial fabrics.

A. although is available B. despite there are available

C. in spite of the availability of D. even though an availability of

47. ..., Jose Limon’s dance troupe often toured abroad.
A. The U.S. State Department sponsored it

B. Sponsored by the U.S. State Department

C. The U.S. State department, which sponsored it
D. The sponsorship of the U.S. State department

48. The organs of taste are the ... that are mainly located on the tongue.

A. groups of cells, are taste buds B. taste buds, are groups of cells

C. taste buds, these are groups of cells D. taste buds, groups of cells

49. ..., the seeds of Kentucky coffeee plant are poisonous.

A. Until they have been cooked B. Cooking them

C. They have been cooked D. Having been cooked until

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer.</b>

university all over the city. And most of its members are the students and teachers or
professors of the thirty-one colleges.

Cambridge was an already developing town long before the first students and teachers
arrived 800 years ago. It grew up by the river Granta, as the Cam was once called. A bridge

was built over the river as early as 875.

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100.000. Many young students want to study at Cambridge. Thousands of people from all over
the world come to visit the university town. It has become a famous place all round the world.

51.Why do most visitors come to Cambridge?
a.to see University.

b. to study in the colleges in Cambridge.
c. to find the classroom buildings.

d. to use the libraries of the universities.

52. Around what time did the university begin to appear?
a. In the 8th<sub> century. B. In the 9</sub>th<sub> century,</sub>

c. In the 13th<sub> century. D. In the 15</sub>th<sub> century.</sub>

53. Why did people name Cambridge the “ city of Cambridge”?
a.Because the river was very well- known.

b. Because there is a bridge over the Cam.
c. Because it was a developing town.
d. Because there is a river named Granta.

54. After which year did the town really begin to develop?

a. After 800 b. After 875 c. After 1845 d. After 1951
55. From what we read we know that now Cambridge is ...
a. visited by international tourists. b. a city without wall.

c. a city of growing population. D. a city that may have a wall around it.

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer</b> .

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a

popular tourist destination. Tourists today <b>flock</b> to see the two falls that actually constitute

<b>jurisdiction</b> of the government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the

<b>pristine</b> beauty of the area.

56. What is the major point that the author is making in this passage?

A. Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the American side or the Canadian side.
B. A trip to the United States isn’t complete without a visit to Niagara Falls.

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D. It has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there.

57. The word “ <b>flock</b>” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by ...

A. come by plane. B. come in large numbers.

C. come out of boredom. D. come without knowing what they will
see.

C. The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in the United States.

D. Although the Niagara River flows through the United States and Canada, the falls are
only in the United States.

59. A “ steamer” in the second paragraph is probably...

A. a bus B. a boat C. a walkway D. a park

60. The expression “ right up” in the second paragraph could best be replaced by ...

A. turn to the right. B. follow correct procedures

C. travel upstream D. all the way up.

61. The pasage implies that tourists prefer to ...
A. visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather.

B. see the falls from a great distance.
C. take a ride over the falls

D. come to Niagara Falls for a winter vacation.

62. According to the passage, why was Niagara park created?
A. to encourage tourists to visit Niagara Falls.

B. To show off the natural beauty of Niagara Falls.
C. To protect the area around Niagara Falls.

D. To force Canada to open Queen Victoria Park.

63. The word” jurisdiction” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ...

A. view B. assistance C. taxation D. control

64. The word” pristine” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ...

A. pure and natural B. highly developed

C. well-regulated D. overused

65. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses...
A. additional ways to observe the falls.

B. steps taken by government agencies to protect the falls.

C. a detailed description of the division of the falls between the United States and Canada.
D. further problems that are destroying the area around the falls.

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer to fill in each gap.</b>

Humans have long been fascinated by outer space, and have wondered if there are

intelligent life-forms (66) ………., which we might be able to contact. Naturally, we’ve all
seen space (67) ……… on our TV and cinema screens, but “aliens” like these owe
more to the convenience of using (68) ………. actors to play the parts than to any (69)
………. form of scientific investigation.

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the Alien, designed by biologist, Dougal Dixon. This strange being, (72) ………. humans,
has its eyes, ears and limbs in groups of three (73) ……… of pairs, but (74) ……….. its
odd appearance, its behavior is not different (75) ……….. our own.

66. A. somewhere B. elsewhere C. anywhere D. wherever

67. A. creatures B. things C. lives D. objects

68. A. man B. mankind C. human D. beings

69. A. true B. truthful C. right D. real

70. A. good B. well C. serious D. better

71. A. much B. formally C. very D. actually

72. A. likely B. unlike C. unlikely D. like

73. A. instead B. because C. due D. despite

74. A. in spite B. although C. despite D. regardless

75. A. to B. from C. in D. about

<b>Find out the only one mistake in each of the following sentence.</b>

76. It is nice to see all his family, all of who I have met before.
A) B) C) D)
77. I went by train and met at the station by my friends.

A) B) C) D)

78. They don’t allow to smoke in public places in my country.
A) B) C) D)

79. The bomb exploded in a bus, killed more than twenty people in it.
A) B) C) D)
80.Have you heard of the accident happening at the city center yesterday?
A) B) C) D)

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<b>TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT LỚP 11</b>
<b> Năm học 2010-2011 </b>

<b>M«n: TiÕng Anh </b>

<b> </b>

<b>Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.</b>

1). A). thin B). thus C). think D). thick

2). A). off B). safe C). of D). knife

3). A). worn B). torch C). torn D). work

4). A). hear B). dear C). spear D). swear

5). A). though B). cough C). tough D). rough

<b>Choose the word whose main stress is in a different position</b>

6). A). historic B). decide C). prepare D). struggle

7). A). approximately B). deny C). accuse D). final

8). A). environment B). enjoyment C). entertainment D). development
9). A). dangerous B). tropical C). marathon D). performance
10). A). material B). promotion C). technique D). consider

<b>Choose the best answer.</b>

11). When I saw Jane, I stopped and smiled, but she ... me and walked on.

A). ignored B). denied C). refused D). omitted

12). We took ... of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach.

A). occasion B). chance C). advantage D). effect

13). ... I realised the consequences, I would never have contemplated getting
involved.

A). If B). Unless C). Had D). When

14). He's very poor, and he has ... possessions.

A). a little B). few C). little D). any

15). As far as I'm ..., it's quite all right for you to leave early.

A). consulted B). concerned C). bothered D). regarded
16). She warned me ...

A). not to do it B). I should do it C). to not do it D). about to do it

17). She is leaving her husband because she can not put ... his bad temper any longer.

A). away B). up with C). off D). up

18). A learner driver must be ... by a qualified driver.

A). involved B). connected C). associated D). accompanied
19). He ... a policeman; he is much too short.

A). looks like B). can't be C). must be D). should be

20). There was no ... in waiting longer than half an hour so we left.

A). worth B). use C). good D). point

21). Betty is quite ... of cooking a meal for twelve people.

A). efficient B). expert C). capable D). clever

22). She wondered ... her father looked like now, after so many years away.

A). what B). that C). how D). whose

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A). throw away B). use up C). finish D). damage
24). The government made serious attempts to raise the ... of living.

A). level B). cost C). standard D). mode

25). ... of the committee, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation.
A). According B). In addition C). Together D). On behalf
26). Some people ... at least four hours a day watching TV.

A). take B). last C). spend D). use

27). In my mother's ..., it is essential to eat a big breakfast.

A). principle B). confidence C). idea D). opinion

28). It was ... hot day that we decided to leave work early and go to the beach.

A). such B). so C). such a D). a so

29). It's time we ... away with our old-fashion prisons.

A). shall do B). have done C). do D). did

30). Don't be late for the interview, ... people will think you are a disorganized person.

A). unless B). if not C). otherwise D). or so

31). I've put Mr Matthew's papers in your green file,... is on your desk.

A). whose B). ... / .... C). that D). which

32). After reading the letter, ... it on the table.

A). she left B). leaving C). and she left D). and leaving
33). I really like Joe's dad but I don't get ... with his mother at all.

A). on B). through C). out D). by

34). Most people were no longer listening to his long ... story.

A). annoying B). tiring C). irritable D). boring

35). The ... of the sugar is of course to sweeten the medicine.

A). need B). reason C). cause D). purpose

36). The village seemed strangely familiar ... I'd never been there before.
A). despite B). in spite of C). however D). although

37). It's so long since I saw him that I almost failed to ... him.

A). recognise B). approve C). receive D). accept

38). The commander gave an ... talk to his men.

A). encouraging B). encouraged C). encouragement D). encouragingly
39). The manager will reply to all letters ... are sent to him.

A). when B). who C). that D). if

40). In Britain it is ... for children to attend school between the ages of five and
sixteen.

A). made B). compulsory C). enforced D). obliged

<b>Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning with the given one.</b>

41). " Would you like some coffee?", Peter asked me.
A). Peter, do you like some coffee?

B). Peter offered to give me some coffee.

C). Peter asked me to make him a cup of coffee.
D). Peter asked me if I liked coffee.

42). Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A). We left to catch the train.

B). We almost missed the train.

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D). The train did not arrive late.

43). We could have seen the movie if the tickets had not been so expensive.
A). The tickets were inexpensive, so we saw the movie.

B). We couldn't afford the tickets to see the movie.

C). We wanted to see the movie but the tickets were sold out.
D). We saw the movie even though the tickets were expensive.
44). " It was so kind of you to give me the flowers", Lan said to Minh.

A). Lan thanked Minh for giving her the flowers.
B). Lan thanked Minh to give her the flowers.
C). Lan thanked Minh on giving her the flowers.

D). Lan thanked Minh to be kind to give her the flowers.
45). If only I had not seen him.

A). He wishes he had come to see me. B). I have not seen hin for ages.
C). I wish I had not seen him. D). I wish I had seen him.

<b>Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentence</b>.
46. Natural silk is still highly prized ... similar artificial fabrics.

A. although is available B. despite there are available

C. in spite of the availability of D. even though an availability of

47. ..., Jose Limon’s dance troupe often toured abroad.

A. The U.S. State Department sponsored it

B. Sponsored by the U.S. State Department

C. The U.S. State department, which sponsored it
D. The sponsorship of the U.S. State department

48. The organs of taste are the ... that are mainly located on the tongue.

A. groups of cells, are taste buds B. taste buds, are groups of cells

C. taste buds, these are groups of cells D. taste buds, groups of cells

49. ..., the seeds of Kentucky coffeee plant are poisonous.

A. Until they have been cooked B. Cooking them

C. They have been cooked D. Having been cooked until

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer.</b>

university all over the city. And most of its members are the students and teachers or
professors of the thirty-one colleges.

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51.Why do most visitors come to Cambridge?
a.to see University.

b. to study in the colleges in Cambridge.
c. to find the classroom buildings.

d. to use the libraries of the universities.

52. Around what time did the university begin to appear?
a. In the 8th<sub> century. B. In the 9</sub>th<sub> century,</sub>

c. In the 13th<sub> century. D. In the 15</sub>th<sub> century.</sub>

53. Why did people name Cambridge the “ city of Cambridge”?
a.Because the river was very well- known.

b. Because there is a bridge over the Cam.
c. Because it was a developing town.
d. Because there is a river named Granta.

54. After which year did the town really begin to develop?

a. After 800 b. After 875 c. After 1845 d. After 1951
55. From what we read we know that now Cambridge is ...
a. visited by international tourists. b. a city without wall.

c. a city of growing population. D. a city that may have a wall around it.

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer</b> .

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a

popular tourist destination. Tourists today <b>flock</b> to see the two falls that actually constitute

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<b>jurisdiction</b> of the government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the

<b>pristine</b> beauty of the area.

56. What is the major point that the author is making in this passage?

A. Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the American side or the Canadian side.
B. A trip to the United States isn’t complete without a visit to Niagara Falls.

C. Niagara Falls has had an interesting history.

D. It has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there.

57. The word “ <b>flock</b>” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by ...

A. come by plane. B. come in large numbers.

C. come out of boredom. D. come without knowing what they will
see.

C. The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in the United States.

D. Although the Niagara River flows through the United States and Canada, the falls are
only in the United States.

59. A “ steamer” in the second paragraph is probably...

A. a bus B. a boat C. a walkway D. a park

60. The expression “ right up” in the second paragraph could best be replaced by ...

A. turn to the right. B. follow correct procedures

C. travel upstream D. all the way up.

61. The pasage implies that tourists prefer to ...
A. visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather.

B. see the falls from a great distance.
C. take a ride over the falls

D. come to Niagara Falls for a winter vacation.

62. According to the passage, why was Niagara park created?
A. to encourage tourists to visit Niagara Falls.

B. To show off the natural beauty of Niagara Falls.
C. To protect the area around Niagara Falls.

D. To force Canada to open Queen Victoria Park.

63. The word” jurisdiction” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ...

A. view B. assistance C. taxation D. control

64. The word” pristine” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ...

A. pure and natural B. highly developed

C. well-regulated D. overused

65. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses...
A. additional ways to observe the falls.

B. steps taken by government agencies to protect the falls.

C. a detailed description of the division of the falls between the United States and Canada.
D. further problems that are destroying the area around the falls.

<b>Find out the only one mistake in each of the following sentence.</b>

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67. I went by train and met at the station by my friends.
A) B) C) D)

68. They don’t allow to smoke in public places in my country.
A) B) C) D)

69. The bomb exploded in a bus, killed more than twenty people in it.
A) B) C) D)
70.Have you heard of the accident happening at the city center yesterday?
A) B) C) D)

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer to fill in each gap.</b>

Humans have long been fascinated by outer space, and have wondered if there are

71. A. somewhere B. elsewhere C. anywhere D. wherever

72. A. creatures B. things C. lives D. objects

73. A. man B. mankind C. human D. beings

74. A. true B. truthful C. right D. real

75. A. good B. well C. serious D. better

76. A. much B. formally C. very D. actually

77. A. likely B. unlike C. unlikely D. like

78. A. instead B. because C. due D. despite

79. A. in spite B. although C. despite D. regardless

80. A. to B. from C. in D. about

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<b>TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT LỚP 11</b>
<b> Năm học 2010-2011 </b>

<b>M«n: TiÕng Anh </b>

<b> </b>

<b>Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.</b>

1). A). spear B). swear C). dear D). hear

2). A). rough B). cough C). though D). tough

3). A). thin B). thus C). thick D). think

4). A). torch B). torn C). worn D). work

5). A). safe B). off C). knife D). of

<b>Choose the word whose main stress is in a different position</b>

6). A). prepare B). historic C). decide D). struggle

7). A). dangerous B). performance C). marathon D). tropical

8). A). environment B). development C). enjoyment D). entertainment

9). A). approximately B). final C). accuse D). deny

10). A). consider B). promotion C). technique D). material

<b>Choose the best answer.</b>

11). ... of the committee, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation.
A). On behalf B). According C). In addition D). Together
12). There was no ... in waiting longer than half an hour so we left.

A). use B). good C). point D). worth

13). She wondered ... her father looked like now, after so many years away.

A). what B). whose C). that D). how

14). As far as I'm ..., it's quite all right for you to leave early.

A). concerned B). regarded C). bothered D). consulted
15). When I saw Jane, I stopped and smiled, but she ... me and walked on.

A). omitted B). ignored C). refused D). denied

16). We took ... of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach.

A). advantage B). chance C). effect D). occasion

17). It was ... hot day that we decided to leave work early and go to the beach.

A). a so B). such C). so D). such a

18). Betty is quite ... of cooking a meal for twelve people.

A). clever B). efficient C). expert D). capable

19). He's very poor, and he has ... possessions.

A). any B). a little C). little D). few

20). Some people ... at least four hours a day watching TV.

A). use B). take C). spend D). last

21). He ... a policeman; he is much too short.

A). must be B). looks like C). should be D). can't be
22). A learner driver must be ... by a qualified driver.

A). accompanied B). connected C). involved D). associated
23). In my mother's ..., it is essential to eat a big breakfast.

A). confidence B). idea C). principle D). opinion

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A). off B). up C). away D). up with
25). The government made serious attempts to raise the ... of living.

A). level B). mode C). standard D). cost

26). If we continue to ... the world's resources at this rate, there will soon be none
left.

A). damage B). throw away C). use up D). finish

27). Don't be late for the interview, ... people will think you are a disorganized person.

A). if not B). unless C). otherwise D). or so

28). It's time we ... away with our old-fashion prisons.

A). do B). have done C). did D). shall do

29). ... I realised the consequences, I would never have contemplated getting
involved.

A). Had B). If C). When D). Unless

30). She warned me ...

A). about to do it B). I should do it C). to not do it D). not to do it
31). The commander gave an ... talk to his men.

A). encouragingly B). encouraging C). encouragement D). encouraged
32). After reading the letter, ... it on the table.

A). leaving B). she left C). and she left D). and leaving
33). It's so long since I saw him that I almost failed to ... him.

A). recognise B). approve C). receive D). accept

34). I really like Joe's dad but I don't get ... with his mother at all.

A). through B). on C). out D). by

35). In Britain it is ... for children to attend school between the ages of five and
sixteen.

A). compulsory B). enforced C). made D). obliged

36). The village seemed strangely familiar ... I'd never been there before.

A). although B). in spite of C). despite D). however
37). The ... of the sugar is of course to sweeten the medicine.

A). need B). cause C). reason D). purpose

38). The manager will reply to all letters ... are sent to him.

A). who B). that C). when D). if

39). I've put Mr Matthew's papers in your green file,... is on your desk.

A). which B). whose C). ... / ... D). that

40). Most people were no longer listening to his long ... story.

A). annoying B). irritable C). tiring D). boring

<b>Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning with the given one.</b>

41). If only I had not seen him.

A). He wishes he had come to see me. B). I wish I had seen him.
C). I have not seen hin for ages. D). I wish I had not seen him.
42). Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.

A). Because the train was late, we missed it.
B). We left to catch the train.

C). We almost missed the train.
D). The train did not arrive late.

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A). Peter offered to give me some coffee.
B). Peter, do you like some coffee?

C). Peter asked me if I liked coffee.

D). Peter asked me to make him a cup of coffee.

44). We could have seen the movie if the tickets had not been so expensive.
A). We couldn't afford the tickets to see the movie.

B). We saw the movie even though the tickets were expensive.
C). We wanted to see the movie but the tickets were sold out.
D). The tickets were inexpensive, so we saw the movie.

45). " It was so kind of you to give me the flowers", Lan said to Minh.
A). Lan thanked Minh to give her the flowers.

B). Lan thanked Minh for giving her the flowers.
C). Lan thanked Minh on giving her the flowers.

D). Lan thanked Minh to be kind to give her the flowers.

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer</b> .

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a

popular tourist destination. Tourists today <b>flock</b> to see the two falls that actually constitute

Niagara Falls: the 173-foot Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in

the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot high American Falls on the U.S. side of
the river in the state of New York. Approximately 85 percent of the water that goes over
the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going over American Falls.
Most visitors come betwen April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a

<b>jurisdiction</b> of the government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the

<b>pristine</b> beauty of the area.

46. What is the major point that the author is making in this passage?

A. Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the American side or the Canadian side.
B. A trip to the United States isn’t complete without a visit to Niagara Falls.

C. Niagara Falls has had an interesting history.

D. It has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there.

47. The word “ <b>flock</b>” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by ...

A. come by plane. B. come in large numbers.

C. come out of boredom. D. come without knowing what they will
see.

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B. American Falls is considerably higher than Horseshoe Falls.

C. The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in the United States.

D. Although the Niagara River flows through the United States and Canada, the falls are
only in the United States.

49. A “ steamer” in the second paragraph is probably...

A. a bus B. a boat C. a walkway D. a park

50. The expression “ right up” in the second paragraph could best be replaced by ...

A. turn to the right. B. follow correct procedures

C. travel upstream D. all the way up.

51. The pasage implies that tourists prefer to ...
A. visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather.

B. see the falls from a great distance.
C. take a ride over the falls

D. come to Niagara Falls for a winter vacation.

52. According to the passage, why was Niagara park created?
A. to encourage tourists to visit Niagara Falls.

B. To show off the natural beauty of Niagara Falls.
C. To protect the area around Niagara Falls.

D. To force Canada to open Queen Victoria Park.

53. The word” jurisdiction” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ...

A. view B. assistance C. taxation D. control

54. The word” pristine” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ...

A. pure and natural B. highly developed

C. well-regulated D. overused

55. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses...
A. additional ways to observe the falls.

B. steps taken by government agencies to protect the falls.

C. a detailed description of the division of the falls between the United States and Canada.
D. further problems that are destroying the area around the falls.

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer to fill in each gap.</b>

Humans have long been fascinated by outer space, and have wondered if there are

intelligent life-forms (56) ………., which we might be able to contact. Naturally, we’ve all
seen space (57) ……… on our TV and cinema screens, but “aliens” like these owe
more to the convenience of using (58) ………. actors to play the parts than to any (59)
………. form of scientific investigation.

However, many (60) ………. space researchers are now beginning to turn their attention
to the question of what alien life might (61) ……… look like. One early result is Arnold
the Alien, designed by biologist, Dougal Dixon. This strange being, (62) ………. humans,
has its eyes, ears and limbs in groups of three (63) ……… of pairs, but (64) ……….. its
odd appearance, its behavior is not different (65) ……….. our own.

56. A. somewhere B. elsewhere C. anywhere D. wherever

57. A. creatures B. things C. lives D. objects

58. A. man B. mankind C. human D. beings

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60. A. good B. well C. serious D. better

61. A. much B. formally C. very D. actually

62. A. likely B. unlike C. unlikely D. like

63. A. instead B. because C. due D. despite

64. A. in spite B. although C. despite D. regardless

65. A. to B. from C. in D. about

<b>Find out the only one mistake in each of the following sentence.</b>

66. It is nice to see all his family, all of who I have met before.
A) B) C) D)
67. I went by train and met at the station by my friends.

A) B) C) D)

68. They don’t allow to smoke in public places in my country.
A) B) C) D)

69. The bomb exploded in a bus, killed more than twenty people in it.
A) B) C) D)
70.Have you heard of the accident happening at the city center yesterday?
A) B) C) D)

<b>Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentence</b>.
71. Natural silk is still highly prized ... similar artificial fabrics.

A. although is available B. despite there are available

C. in spite of the availability of D. even though an availability of

72. ..., Jose Limon’s dance troupe often toured abroad.
A. The U.S. State Department sponsored it

B. Sponsored by the U.S. State Department

C. The U.S. State department, which sponsored it

D. The sponsorship of the U.S. State department

73. The organs of taste are the ... that are mainly located on the tongue.

A. groups of cells, are taste buds B. taste buds, are groups of cells

C. taste buds, these are groups of cells D. taste buds, groups of cells

74. ..., the seeds of Kentucky coffeee plant are poisonous.

A. Until they have been cooked B. Cooking them

C. They have been cooked D. Having been cooked until

75. ... by Anna Baildwin in 1878.
A. The invention of the vacuum milking machine
B. That the vacuum milking machine was invented
C. The vacuum milking machine, which was invented
D. The vacuum milking machine was invented

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer.</b>

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76.Why do most visitors come to Cambridge?
a.to see University.

b. to study in the colleges in Cambridge.
c. to find the classroom buildings.

d. to use the libraries of the universities.

77. Around what time did the university begin to appear?
a. In the 8th<sub> century. B. In the 9</sub>th<sub> century,</sub>

c. In the 13th<sub> century. D. In the 15</sub>th<sub> century.</sub>

78. Why did people name Cambridge the “ city of Cambridge”?
a.Because the river was very well- known.

b. Because there is a bridge over the Cam.
c. Because it was a developing town.
d. Because there is a river named Granta.

79. After which year did the town really begin to develop?

a. After 800 b. After 875 c. After 1845 d. After 1951
80. From what we read we know that now Cambridge is ...

a. visited by international tourists. b. a city without wall.

c. a city of growing population. D. a city that may have a wall around it.

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<b>TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT LỚP 11</b>
<b> Năm học 2010-2011 </b>

<b>M«n: TiÕng Anh </b>

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<b>Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.</b>

1). A). worn B). torn C). torch D). work

2). A). cough B). though C). tough D). rough

3). A). swear B). hear C). spear D). dear

4). A). thick B). think C). thus D). thin

5). A). safe B). of C). knife D). off

<b>Choose the word whose main stress is in a different position</b>

6). A). final B). deny C). approximately D). accuse

7). A). prepare B). struggle C). decide D). historic

8). A). development B). enjoyment C). environment D). entertainment
9). A). dangerous B). marathon C). tropical D). performance
10). A). consider B). technique C). promotion D). material

<b>Choose the best answer.</b>

11). A learner driver must be ... by a qualified driver.

A). connected B). associated C). involved D). accompanied
12). He ... a policeman; he is much too short.

A). should be B). must be C). can't be D). looks like

13). ... I realised the consequences, I would never have contemplated getting
involved.

A). When B). If C). Unless D). Had

14). When I saw Jane, I stopped and smiled, but she ... me and walked on.

A). ignored B). omitted C). denied D). refused

15). The government made serious attempts to raise the ... of living.

A). mode B). standard C). level D). cost

16). As far as I'm ..., it's quite all right for you to leave early.

A). concerned B). regarded C). consulted D). bothered
17). He's very poor, and he has ... possessions.

A). little B). any C). few D). a little

18). In my mother's ..., it is essential to eat a big breakfast.

A). idea B). opinion C). principle D). confidence

19). Don't be late for the interview, ... people will think you are a disorganized person.

A). unless B). otherwise C). if not D). or so

20). There was no ... in waiting longer than half an hour so we left.

A). good B). use C). point D). worth

21). She wondered ... her father looked like now, after so many years away.

A). that B). whose C). what D). how

22). We took ... of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach.

A). advantage B). occasion C). chance D). effect

23). She warned me ...

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24). ... of the committee, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation.
A). In addition B). On behalf C). According D). Together

25). If we continue to ... the world's resources at this rate, there will soon be none
left.

A). throw away B). use up C). damage D). finish

26). Betty is quite ... of cooking a meal for twelve people.

A). efficient B). clever C). capable D). expert

27). Some people ... at least four hours a day watching TV.

A). take B). use C). spend D). last

28). It's time we ... away with our old-fashion prisons.

A). do B). have done C). did D). shall do

29). It was ... hot day that we decided to leave work early and go to the beach.

A). so B). a so C). such D). such a

30). She is leaving her husband because she can not put ... his bad temper any longer.

A). up with B). off C). up D). away

31). I've put Mr Matthew's papers in your green file,... is on your desk.

A). ... / ... B). which C). whose D). that

32). Most people were no longer listening to his long ... story.

A). annoying B). irritable C). tiring D). boring

33). After reading the letter, ... it on the table.

A). she left B). and leaving C). leaving D). and she left
34). It's so long since I saw him that I almost failed to ... him.

A). accept B). receive C). recognise D). approve

35). In Britain it is ... for children to attend school between the ages of five and
sixteen.

A). made B). compulsory C). enforced D). obliged

36). The commander gave an ... talk to his men.

A). encouragingly B). encouraging C). encouraged D). encouragement
37). The village seemed strangely familiar ... I'd never been there before.

A). however B). in spite of C). although D). despite
38). I really like Joe's dad but I don't get ... with his mother at all.

A). through B). out C). by D). on

39). The manager will reply to all letters ... are sent to him.

A). that B). who C). if D). when

40). The ... of the sugar is of course to sweeten the medicine.

A). need B). cause C). reason D). purpose

<b>Choose the sentence that has the closest meaning with the given one.</b>

41). If only I had not seen him.

A). He wishes he had come to see me. B). I wish I had not seen him.
C). I have not seen hin for ages. D). I wish I had seen him.
42). " It was so kind of you to give me the flowers", Lan said to Minh.

A). Lan thanked Minh to give her the flowers.
B). Lan thanked Minh on giving her the flowers.
C). Lan thanked Minh for giving her the flowers.

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A). The train did not arrive late.

B). Because the train was late, we missed it.
C). We almost missed the train.

D). We left to catch the train.

44). We could have seen the movie if the tickets had not been so expensive.
A). We couldn't afford the tickets to see the movie.

B). The tickets were inexpensive, so we saw the movie.
C). We wanted to see the movie but the tickets were sold out.
D). We saw the movie even though the tickets were expensive.
45). " Would you like some coffee?", Peter asked me.

A). Peter offered to give me some coffee.
B). Peter asked me if I liked coffee.

C). Peter asked me to make him a cup of coffee.
D). Peter, do you like some coffee?

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer.</b>

university all over the city. And most of its members are the students and teachers or
professors of the thirty-one colleges.

46.Why do most visitors come to Cambridge?
a.to see University.

b. to study in the colleges in Cambridge.
c. to find the classroom buildings.

d. to use the libraries of the universities.

47. Around what time did the university begin to appear?
a. In the 8th<sub> century. B. In the 9</sub>th<sub> century,</sub>

c. In the 13th<sub> century. D. In the 15</sub>th<sub> century.</sub>

48. Why did people name Cambridge the “ city of Cambridge”?
a.Because the river was very well- known.

b. Because there is a bridge over the Cam.
c. Because it was a developing town.
d. Because there is a river named Granta.

49. After which year did the town really begin to develop?

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a. visited by international tourists. b. a city without wall.

c. a city of growing population. D. a city that may have a wall around it.

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer</b> .

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a

popular tourist destination. Tourists today <b>flock</b> to see the two falls that actually constitute

<b>jurisdiction</b> of the government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the

<b>pristine</b> beauty of the area.

51. What is the major point that the author is making in this passage?

A. Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the American side or the Canadian side.
B. A trip to the United States isn’t complete without a visit to Niagara Falls.

C. Niagara Falls has had an interesting history.

D. It has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there.

52. The word “ <b>flock</b>” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by ...

A. come by plane. B. come in large numbers.

C. come out of boredom. D. come without knowing what they will

see.

53. According to the passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?
A. Niagara Falls consists of two rivers, one Canadian and the other American.
B. American Falls is considerably higher than Horseshoe Falls.

C. The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in the United States.

D. Although the Niagara River flows through the United States and Canada, the falls are
only in the United States.

54. A “ steamer” in the second paragraph is probably...

A. a bus B. a boat C. a walkway D. a park

55. The expression “ right up” in the second paragraph could best be replaced by ...

A. turn to the right. B. follow correct procedures

C. travel upstream D. all the way up.

56. The pasage implies that tourists prefer to ...
A. visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather.

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C. take a ride over the falls

D. come to Niagara Falls for a winter vacation.

57. According to the passage, why was Niagara park created?
A. to encourage tourists to visit Niagara Falls.

B. To show off the natural beauty of Niagara Falls.
C. To protect the area around Niagara Falls.

D. To force Canada to open Queen Victoria Park.

58. The word” jurisdiction” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ...

A. view B. assistance C. taxation D. control

59. The word” pristine” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ...

A. pure and natural B. highly developed

C. well-regulated D. overused

60. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses...
A. additional ways to observe the falls.

B. steps taken by government agencies to protect the falls.

C. a detailed description of the division of the falls between the United States and Canada.
D. further problems that are destroying the area around the falls.

<b>Read the following passage then choose the best answer to fill in each gap.</b>

Humans have long been fascinated by outer space, and have wondered if there are

intelligent life-forms (61) ………., which we might be able to contact. Naturally, we’ve all
seen space (62) ……… on our TV and cinema screens, but “aliens” like these owe

more to the convenience of using (63) ………. actors to play the parts than to any (64)
………. form of scientific investigation.

However, many (65) ………. space researchers are now beginning to turn their attention
to the question of what alien life might (66) ……… look like. One early result is Arnold
the Alien, designed by biologist, Dougal Dixon. This strange being, (67) ………. humans,
has its eyes, ears and limbs in groups of three (68) ……… of pairs, but (69) ……….. its
odd appearance, its behavior is not different (70) ……….. our own.

61. A. somewhere B. elsewhere C. anywhere D. wherever

62. A. creatures B. things C. lives D. objects

63. A. man B. mankind C. human D. beings

64. A. true B. truthful C. right D. real

65. A. good B. well C. serious D. better

66. A. much B. formally C. very D. actually

67. A. likely B. unlike C. unlikely D. like

68. A. instead B. because C. due D. despite

69. A. in spite B. although C. despite D. regardless

70. A. to B. from C. in D. about

<b>Find out the only one mistake in each of the following sentence.</b>

71. It is nice to see all his family, all of who I have met before.
A) B) C) D)
72. I went by train and met at the station by my friends.

A) B) C) D)

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A) B) C) D)

74. The bomb exploded in a bus, killed more than twenty people in it.
A) B) C) D)
75.Have you heard of the accident happening at the city center yesterday?
A) B) C) D)

<b>Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentence</b>.
76. Natural silk is still highly prized ... similar artificial fabrics.

A. although is available B. despite there are available

C. in spite of the availability of D. even though an availability of

77. ..., Jose Limon’s dance troupe often toured abroad.
A. The U.S. State Department sponsored it

B. Sponsored by the U.S. State Department

C. The U.S. State department, which sponsored it
D. The sponsorship of the U.S. State department

78. The organs of taste are the ... that are mainly located on the tongue.

A. groups of cells, are taste buds B. taste buds, are groups of cells

C. taste buds, these are groups of cells D. taste buds, groups of cells

79. ..., the seeds of Kentucky coffeee plant are poisonous.

A. Until they have been cooked B. Cooking them

C. They have been cooked D. Having been cooked until

80. ... by Anna Baildwin in 1878.
A. The invention of the vacuum milking machine
B. That the vacuum milking machine was invented
C. The vacuum milking machine, which was invented
D. The vacuum milking machine was invented

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