BÀI TẬP ÔN TẬP GIỮA KỲ II KHỐI 11 (2024- 2025)

I. PHONETIC
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. A. required B. remove C. dependent D. pressure
2. A. install B. measure C. self-study D. set
3. A. bachelor B. technical C. school D. mechanic
4. A. tourist B. citadel C. issue D. limestone
5. A. salary B. accepted C. trade D. career
II. VOCABULARY
UNIT 6: PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE
Choose the best options to complete the sentences.
1. Older generations worry that ______ music and dances will die out because young people only listen to pop music.
A. folk B. trending C. festive D. festival
2. Everyone was very proud when the ancient pagoda in the capital was listed as a world _______ site.
A. fine B. landscape C. heritage D. monument
3. The government decided to _______ the old Hoa Lo prison in Hanoi as a tourist attraction.
A. remove B. preserve C. recycle D. release
4. The old pagoda has been _______ to the way it looked in 1990 when it was built.
A. promoted B. proposed C. prohibited D. restored
5. The school will organize an exhibition lasting two days to help students ________ local culture.
A. hold B. appreciate C. destroy D. damage
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
6. For example, you can go on a boat trip there to enjoy the beautiful landscape.
A. painting B. picture C. opinion D. scenery
Grammar: To-infinitive clauses
Choose the best options to complete the sentences.
7. What are the most exciting attractions for a tourist _______ in your country?
A. to explore B. exploring C. explore D. can explore
8. Located in the heart of the capital city of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the most fascinating attractions _____ in this area.
A. visit B. visiting C. to visit D. visited
Unit 7:
Choose the best options to complete the sentences.
9. More and more young people prefer vocational education because they like to learn ________.
A. higher education B. practical skills C. qualification D. institution
10. A large number of _______ decide to go to university to pursue academic education.
A. school-leavers B. mechanics C. brochures D. representatives
11. Many young people find it very difficult to look for a good job after _______.
A. job market B. master’s degree C. doctorate D. graduation
12. Nam wants to apply for a big company in the city, but he hasn't had the appropriate ________.
A. entrance exam B. graduation C. qualification D. institution
13. She decided to pursue a _______ after university to have the chance of being a lecturer.
A. master’s degree B. practical skills C. hands-on experience D. vocational education
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following questions.
14. During vocational education, students learn specific skills for their careers.
A. common B. special C. detailed D. particular
Grammar: Perfect gerunds and perfect participate clause
Choose the best options to complete the sentences.
15. My older sister regretted not _______ formal education.
A. having pursue B. having pursued C. having not pursued D. having been pursued
16. _______ a professional cooking course, she applied for a position at a famous restaurant in the city.
A. Having complete B. Has completed C. Completing D. Having completed
Unit 8: BECOMING INDEPENDENT
Choose the best options to complete the sentences.
17. _______ is an effective way for individuals to enhance their knowledge and skills independently.
A. Cycle path B. Scientist C. Self-study D. Screen time
18. Developing ______, such as communication, problem-solving, and time-management, is really important.
A. life skills B. confidence C. independence D. motivation
19. It is very necessary to _______ effective study techniques, such as summarizing and note-taking, to boost your learning
experience.
A. come up with B. make use of C. carry out D. get around
20. She uses public transportation to _______ the city efficiently without the need for a personal vehicle.
A. deal with B. get up C. get around D. come across
21. I am working on my ________ to make better choices in my daily life.
A. time-management skills B. money-management skills
C. decision-making skills D. language skills
22. She is trying to be more independent by _______ her own ideas and solutions for every situation in her life.
A. dealing with B. coming up with C. making use of D. getting around
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following questions.
23. Most parents force their children to study hard. Sometimes children feel stressed about that.
A. limit B. check C. prevent D. obligate
Grammar: Cleft sentences
24. ________ self-study materials for this week that our monitor uploaded.
A. It was B. He was C. we are D. It is
25. ________ uses her time-management skills to increase productivity every single day.
A. It was Alex which B. It was Alex whom C. It is Alex who D. It is Alex whose
Reading
I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
1. One remarkable Vietnamese heritage is the ancient town of Hoi An, (1) ________ in Quang Nam Province.
Hoi An stands as a living testament to the region's rich cultural history and (2) ________ marvels. This UNESCO World
Heritage site exhibits a harmonious fusion of indigenous, Chinese, Japanese, and European influences, reflecting its vibrant
trading past. The town's well-preserved streets, (3) _______ with colorful buildings, traditional wooden houses, and iconic
Japanese-covered bridges, offer a glimpse into the thriving trading port (4) ____ once attracted merchants from across the globe.
Hoi An's enduring charm lies not only in its physical beauty but (5) ________ in its bustling markets, traditional craft
workshops, and diverse culinary delights, making it an enchanting destination that encapsulates the cultural essence of Vietnam.
(Adapted from The Forbes)
1. A. locating B. located C. locate D. to locate
2. A. architectural B. architecture C. architect D. architecting
3. A. equipped B. dealt C. adorned D. come
4. A. where B. which C. who D. when
5. A. for B. instead C. as D. also
2. Coping with loneliness is a very important skill of needed independent living skills for teens (1) _________ every
teen has needed it. Leaving your childhood home and being on your own for the first time will cause some level of
loneliness. Teens who know how to recognize loneliness as the temporary feeling it is, use their support system and work
through their loneliness have learned a valuable life skill and they do just fine.
Those who cannot get over their loneliness may make wrong (2) _________ about where and how to live or (3)
_________ to live with.
We should recognize that being alone does not mean being lonely. Being (4) _________with ourselves is part of having
a healthy attitude. Reading, drawing, crafting and listening to music are activities that we can enjoy by ourselves without feeling
lonely.
We should get involved in activities with our friends and activities we can help others. There are so many (5)
_________ for us to connect with our family and friends, such as emails, letter writing, online social networking, texting and
making phone calls.
1. A. because B. therefore C. although D. but
2. A. efforts B. decisions C. differences D. fun
3. A. when B. what C. who D. that
4. A. comfort B. comfortable C. comfortably D. uncomfortable
5. A. ways B. designs C. streets D. things
3. The Education System in Vietnam
Vietnam's education system has undergone significant changes in recent years. The government has prioritized improving the
quality of education, focusing on both academic knowledge and (1) _______skills. In the past, students were mainly taught
theory, but now, a more interactive and student-centered approach is adopted. Students are encouraged (2) ________ in various
extracurricular activities, such as sports or arts, (3) _______their creativity. In addition to traditional classrooms, students also
(4) ________ the opportunity to learn online, which is convenient and effective. Many schools now offer programs to help
students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enabling them to succeed in a fast-changing world. The Ministry
of Education and Training continues to innovate, aiming to equip future generations with (6) _________ and knowledge to
thrive.

1. A. practical B. practise C. practice D. practically

2. A. participate B. to participate C. participatingD. to participating
3. A. which enhancing B. being enhanced C. enhancing D. having been enhanced
4. A. do B. make C. have D. put
5. A. necessary the skills B. the skills necessary C. necessary the skills D. the necessary skills
II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Over the past decade many priceless heritage sites and monuments have been damaged in countries across the world. In
Africa, sites in Libya, Algeria, Egypt and Mali, among others, have been damaged during internal and cross-border conflicts.
The three main threats to heritage sites are development projects, armed conflicts and natural disasters. International agencies
like UNESCO have called for the protection of heritage resources in the event of conflict. But this has not happened.
Destroying monuments is a violent act. Those responsible are trying to erase - by force - an aspect of history. One
example was the Nazis who, during World War II, tried to destroy Jewish people’s art and personal property. The attacks on
monuments and calls for their destruction reflect the systemic and complex violence in many African states, although it’s
important to note that the problem is not only an African one. ISIS is the latest group destroying history and heritage. This is
popular in Iraq. Syria is another country witnessing its heritage being wiped out. When examining the ongoing conflict in the
north of Mali, it is clear that heritage sites are just part of the damage of human lives and cultural property in the ongoing
conflict.
It is worth considering national and world heritage conservation policies and guidelines. All heritage is valuable and
should be protected. Destroying heritage is not in the interest of humanity. The African continent has to address the question of
how we collectively deal with difficult and damaged heritages. A reflection on the UNESCO Conventions between 1954 and
1972 should also provide guidance on future actions on heritage management at local and national levels. The 1954 Convention
which calls for the protection of cultural heritage during conflict and war was regularly mentioned during the Iraq conflict and
recent conflict in Mali. The 1970 and 1972 Conventions draw attention to protecting world heritage by state parties, with these
tools, countries should have enough guidance to individually and collectively protect heritage resources.
Adapted from https://theconversation.com/africas-rich-heritage-is-under-threat-42335
1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Heritage Sites B. The Destruction of Heritage Monuments
C. The Role of UNESCO in Heritage Preservation D. Heritage Conservation Policies and Regulations
2. The word ‘priceless’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. valuable B. worthless C. useless D. affordable
3. According to paragraph 1, what are the three main threats to heritage sites?
A. Tourism, development projects, and wars B. Wars, natural disasters, and development projects
C. Natural disasters, tourism, and armed conflicts D. Armed conflicts, climate changes, and natural disasters
4. The word ‘wiped out’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. preserved B. prevented C. damaged D. protected
5. The word ‘their’ in paragraph 2 refers to _________.
A. the Nazis’ B. monuments’ C. the Jewish’s D. attacks’
2. What makes a good career choice? Research shows that most people will have an average of six career changes
during their lifetime and career paths can go off in many unpredictable directions. Jobs for life are very rare. While career
development these days often applies to people of all ages and stages of their life, it is at school that this first becomes an issue.
The key focus for career advisors and teachers is to help students to make informed choices based on exploration. Then why do
so many people drop out from courses or later on regret their career choices.
Where do kids get their choices? Of 2600 current year 12 students surveyed, 89% look to Mum and Dad as their first
source of information. Parents are a group that may have last made their own career choice over 25 years ago. A lot has changed
since then. Industries that didn’t even exist when they left school are now some of the fastest growing businesses in the world.
 The dropout rates for first year students are the highest they have ever been with one in five students dropping out of a
university course within the first 12 months of enrolment. One in three students failed to complete the university course they
began. It’s worse for non-university higher education where close to one quarter do not complete their first year.
Factors from outside and inside influence career choices and people often find it easier to identify and rely on factors
from outside such as family pressure, pay, peer pressure and dreams to decide their choices. More difficult to identify are the
factors from inside such as strengths, weaknesses, passions and interests. These factors have a significant impact on career
decisions as well. If you study something you feel connected to and it matches your passions and life purpose, you will find
studying easier and more rewarding.
Adapted from: https://www.jewishcare.org.au/news-and-media/blog/how-do-school-leavers-make-the-right-choice-about-their-
next-study-moves
Question 1: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. the impact of career choices on lifelong success B. factors influencing career decisions and student dropout rates
D. the importance of factors from outside in career decision-making C. the role of parents in students’ career choices
Question 2: The word “informed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. dense B. remote C. sensible D. ignorant
Question 3: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ________. A. kids B. parents C. industries D. businesses
Question 4: What percentage of students drop out of university within the first year?
A. 20% B. 25% C. 30% D. 40%
Question 5: Which factor is harder for students to identify during the career choice process?
A. salary B. dream C. passion D. peer pressure
WRITING:
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement
of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following
questions.
Arrangement 1
a. Lan: I think we should promote more restoration projects and raise public awareness.
b. Nam: Why is raising awareness so important?
c. Lan: Because when people understand the value of these temples, they’re more likely to support preservation efforts.
d. Nam: How do you think we can protect the ancient temples in Vietnam?
e. Nam: That makes sense. Maybe we could organize some community events to share this information.
A. c-b-a-e-d B. d-a-b-c-e C. d-b-a-e-c D. d-e-a-b-c
Arrangement 2
a. Mai: They need to implement stricter regulations and provide more funding for preservation work.
b. Minh: Why do you think funding is so important?
c. Minh: What should the government do to protect Vietnam's historical monuments?
d. Mai: Because many monuments need restoration, and without enough funds, these projects can’t be completed.
e. Minh: I agree. Hopefully, the government will prioritize this issue more in the future.
A. c-b-a-e-d B. d-a-b-c-e C. c-a-b-d--e D. d-e-a-b-c
Arrangement 3
a. Alex: How are you planning to live independently from your parents?
b. Alex: That sounds great, but I think it might be hard to manage everything on my own. I’m not sure I can handle it
yet.
c. Sue: I’m going to move into a shared apartment and manage my own expenses.
d. Alex: Why do you want to live on your own instead of staying with your parents?
e. Sue: Living on my own helps me become more responsible and learn how to take care of myself.
A. a-c-d-b-e B. d-a-b-c-e C. c-b-a-e-d D. d-e-a-b-c
Arrangement 4
a. Linda: I’m going to start budgeting my money and cook my own meals to save costs.
b. Linda: Cooking at home is cheaper and healthier, and it helps me become more self-sufficient.
c. Tom: How do you plan to manage living on your own during university?
d. Tom: I agree, but cooking every day seems like a lot of work. I’m not sure if I’ll have the time for it.
e. Tom: Why do you want to cook for yourself instead of eating out?
A. c-b-a-e-d B. d-e-a-b-c C. d-b-a-e-c D. c-a-e-b-d
Arrangement 5 Hi Linh,
a. It's really hard to find a suitable job after graduation, but I’m focusing on marketing companies for now.
b. However, your advice is really interesting and helpful.
c. Thanks also for sharing the free job search websites – they are much better than the ones I’ve been using.
d. Thank you so much for the job search advice you sent me last week.
e. You know, we could go for an interview together sometime. What do you think?
Write back soon.
Mai
A. c-b-a-e-d B. c-d-e-a-b C. d-b-a-e-c D. d-a-b-c-e
Arrangement 6 Hi Minh,
a. But it was interesting to go through these materials.
b. Thanks also for the suggestion about the free online courses – they are much better than the resources I’ve been using.
c. Thanks so much for the educational resources you sent me last week.
d. It's really nice to learn about the current education system in Vietnam, but I am still focusing on my research for now.
e. You know, we should discuss the education reforms in Vietnam together sometime. What’s your opinion?
Write back soon.
Huy
A. c-d-a-b-e B. c-d-e-a-b C. d-b-a-e-c D. b-a-d-c-e
II. REWRITE SENTENCES
Rewrite the sentences so that they have similar meaning to the original one:
Unit 6: Rewrite the sentences with to-infinitive clauses. (Viết lại câu sử dụng mệnh đề nguyên thể)
1. She tries to work hard. She wants to achieve a reward in the competition about “the heritage of Viet Nam”.
=> She tries ________________________________________________________________________________
2. We went to Hoi An ancient town because we wanted to see the beautiful old bridge and the well-preserved French houses.
=> We went ________________________________________________________________________________
3. Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911. She was the first woman who did so.
=> Marie Curie ________________________________________________________________________________
Unit 7: Rewrite the sentences using perfect participle clauses or perfect gerunds. (Viết lại câu sử dụng mệnh đề hoàn thành
phân từ hoặc danh động từ hoàn thành.)
4. He did not remember that he had signed up for the accountant course at university with his friends.
=> He ________________________________________________________________________________
5. After she explored various education options, she decided to enroll in the marketing major as her family’s expectation.
=> Having ________________________________________________________________________________
6. After Lan considered different universities carefully, she chose a top university for its strong business program.
=> Having ________________________________________________________________________________
Unit 8: Rewrite the sentences using cleft sentences focusing on the underlined parts in the given sentences.
(Viết lại câu sử dụng câu chẻ nhấn mạnh vào các phần được gạch chân trong câu gốc.)
7. Jacob had the confidence to deal with difficult situations at school.
=> It ________________________________________________________________________________
8. She always comes up with creative solutions to challenges at work.
=> It ________________________________________________________________________________
9. Nam prefers to get around a new city by using public transportation.
=> It ________________________________________________________________________________
10. Hoa planned to sign up for a cooking workshop to enhance her culinary skills.
=> It ________________________________________________________________________________
II. WRITING A PARAGRAPH
Topic 1: Write an opinion essay (80- 100 words) about the pros and cons of self-study. (1 points)
You can use the following questions as cues.
- more freedom
- more time to learn things
- responsibility
- developments of certain life skills
- more confidence
- applying the academic skills to real life
Topic 2: Write an opinion essay (80- 100 words) about the challenges and benefits of living independently. (1. points)
You can use the following questions as cues.
- When might students live far from their family?
- What are the challenges of living independently that students have to face with?
- What benefits can students get when living independently?
- What should students do to make their independent life easier?