Đề kiểm tra Unit 12 môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 11 - Đề 2 (Kèm đáp án)

UNIT 12 - TEST 2 – 01-03-2009
PRONUNCIATION
Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.
a. Asian 	b. gather	c. advance 	d. decade
a. facilities 	b. solidarity 	c. performance 	d. aquatic
a. appreciate 	b. promote 	c. participate 	d. introduce
a. athletics 	b. hockey 	c. volleyball 	d. rugby
a. volunteer 	b. competition 	c. enthusiastic	d. intercultural
LANGUAGE FOCUS
Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence.
They've _____ a horrible new tower block where that lovely old building used to be.
a. put up 	b. put down 	c. pushed up 	d. pulled down
I agree with most of what you said, but I can't _____ your idea of letting children leave school at 14.
a. keep up with b. catch up with c. put up with 	d. go along with
_____ test was given, our class leader managed to get good marks.
a. Whenever 	b. Whatever 	c. However 	d. Wherever
_____ volleyball players, footballers cannot use their hands in the game.
a. Like 	b. Different 	c. Unlike 	d. Opposite
Our field _____ have performed very well.
a. artists 	b. athletes 	c. specialists 	d. sportmen
We may win, we may lose - it's just the _____ of the draw.
a. strike 	b. odds 	c. chance 	d. luck
The football match was so dull that most of the _____ left at half-time.
a. attendants 	b. audiences 	c. participants 	d. spectators
We live in an age of rapid scientific and technological _____.
a. advance 	b. advances 	c. advancing 	d. advancement
Shortly after receiving her gold medal, the Olympic champion answered questions at the press _____.
a. discussion 	b. assembly 	c. conference 	d. seminar
This multi-sport event is an occasion when friendship and _____ are built and promoted.
a. knowledge 	b. solidarity 	c. effort 	d. enthusiasm
Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best completes the sentence.
I've no idea _____ he behaved strangely at the meeting
a. when 	b. where 	c. which 	d. why
Experts _____ feel that they are related to the deep wishes and fears of the dreamer.
a. study dreams 	b. who dream study
c. whose dream study 	d. who study dreams
No one took part in the competition, _____?
a. did they 	b. didn't they 	c. did he 	d. didn't he
Jet streams are layers of air _____ rapidly above the earth's surface.
a. that move 	b. move 	c. have moved 	d. move
Many young people are fond of _____ football and other kinds of sports.
a. play 	b. to play 	c. playing 	d. played
There is no point _____ a fuss over it
a. to make 	b. making 	c. being made 	d. to be made
Now they regret _____ their son by providing too many material possessions.
a. having spoiled 	b. having been spoiled
c. to have spoiled 	d. to have been spoiled
The old man said he _____ in this village for over 70 years.
a. has been living b. was living 	 c. is living	d. had been living
The missing man's family is desperately seeking anyone _____ information about him.
a. has 	b. who have 	c. whose 	d. having
The first village _____ was not far from the capital.
a. that I visited to 	b. where I visited
c. to which I visited 	d. I visited
Choose the word or phrase. A, B, C or D - that needs correcting.
Some paper dolls, which were once relatively cheap, are previously
 A B C
considered valuable collectors' items. (now)
 D
Although its height, Mount Whitney, one of north America's highest
 A B C
mountains, is popular with hikers. (Despite/ In spite of)
 D
Although we concerned about the problem of energy resources, we
 A 
must not fait recognizing the need for environmental protection.
 B C (to recognize) D
Mr Omura has been a member of that athletic club for over ten years ago
 A B C D (years)
Although fewer Americans work on farms today, they are too productive
 A B C (so)
that the US is now the world's top food exporter. 
 D
The computer-based tests will test your ability to understand spoken
 A B
English, to read nontechnical language, and writing correctly. (to write)
 C D
A number of the materials used in manufacturing paint are potential
 A B C
dangerous if mishandled. (potentially)
 D
Most of the food what elephants eat is brought to their mouths by
 A B C D
their trunks. (which/ what)
Never in the history of humanity has there been more people living
 A B (have) C
on this relatively small planet.
 D
By time she was only 17, Shannon Miller has won mote ,World and
 A B
Olympic titles than any other American gymnast. (had won)
 C D
READING
Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c or d - that best fits the blank space in the following passage. .
The 15th Asian Games (36) _____ from December 1 through December 15, 2006, in Doha, Capital of Qatar. More than 10,000 athletes, who (37) _____ 45 countries and regions, took part in 39 sports and 424 events of the Games, the most important event in Asia. Some new events such as chess and triathlon were also (38) _____ in the Games. 
The 15th Asian Games was organized at 34 sporting (39) _____, including Khalifa Stadium, which (40) _____ the opening and closing ceremonies. The Opening Ceremony of the 15th Asian Games, Doha 2006, at Khalifa Stadium, was the most (41) _____ opening of any Games with 50,000 people to get into Khalifa Stadium and more than one billion television (42) _____ The Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee (DAGOC) wanted to ensure that everybody who saw the ceremony would have a memory for life as suggested in the (43) _____ "The Games of Your Life." The 151h Asian Games was a successful sporting event that all (44) _____ would never forget. Everyone is looking forward (45) _____ the 16th Asian Games, which will be held in Guangzhou, China, from November 2 to November 18, 2010.
a. set up 	b. took part 	c. brought about d. took place
a. symbolized 	b. represented 	c. expressed 	d. typified
a. included 	b. contained 	c. competed 	d. consisted
a. events 	b. facilities 	c. venues 	d. teams
a. held 	b. occurred 	c. took 	d. hosted
a. colorful 	b. formal 	c. spectacular 	d. elaborate
a. viewers 	b. observers	 c. partners 	 d. spectators
a. portrait 	b. banner 	c. streamer 	d. slogan
a. attenders 	b. attendees 	c. attendants 	 d. attendances
a. for 	b. in 	c. to 	d. into
Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
ASIAN GAMES
The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Medals are awarded in each event, with gold for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition which started in 1951. The Asian Games are dominated by the People's Republic of China.
Competitors are entered by a National Olympic Committee (NOC) to represent their country of citizenship. National anthems and flags accompany the medal ceremonies, and tables showing the number of medals won by each country are widely used. In general only recognized nations are represented, but a few nonsovereign countries are allowed to take part. The special case of Taiwan was handled by having it compete as Chinese Taipei, due to the political status of Taiwan.
The 15th Asian Games were held in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to
December 15, 2006. The 16th Asian Games will be held in Guangzhou, China in 2010. 
Which of the following is true?
a. The Asian Games are held every year.
b. The International Olympic Committee is the founder of the Asiad.
c. The first gold medals were given to, the winning athletes in 1951.
d. The Olympic Council of Asia organizes the Games.
The People's Republic of China _______.
a. is the strongest in the Asian Games 
b. is the host of the Asian Games
c. is not allowed to take part in the Games 
d. refuse to enter the Games
In the medal ceremonies _______.
a. the competitors are entered to represent their country of citizenship.
b. national anthems are played 
c. the number of medals won by each country is first announced
d. the winners are given a string of 'flowers
Which of the following is not true of the right to participate in the Asian Games?
a. Only recognized nations are allowed to take part.
b. Almost every nation can take part in the Games.
c. Non-sovereign countries are also allowed to participate.
d. All are correct.
Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
a. Qata was the host country in the 15th Asian Games.
b. The 16th Asian Games will take place in China.
c. Taiwan was not allowed to take part in the 15th Asian Games because of its political status. 
d. During the Asian Games, athletes from all over Asia come together. to compete.
WRITING
From the four words or phrases - a, b, c or d - choose the one that best completes the sentence.
_______ William Shakespeare is the most widely known.
a. Of all writers in English 	b. All writers in English
c. All of the writers in English 	d. With all, writers in English
_______, John Glenn was a pioneer in the U.S. space program.
a. The first American to orbit the earth
b. That the first American orbited the earth
c. Despite the first American who orbited the earth
d. He was the first American to orbit the earth
James Cook, _______, also discovered the Hawaiian Island.
a. by exploring the South Sea he reached Australia
b. explored the South Sea and reaching Australia
c. explored the South Sea and then reached Australia
d. who explored the South Sea and reached Australia
Writing pens are made in _______ of shapes, sizes, and colors.
a. endless variety an almost 	b. variety an almost endless
c. an almost endless variety 	d. almost variety an endless
Designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, _______.
a. the United States was given the Statue of Liberty by the people of France.
b. the people, of France gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States.
c. the French people presented the United States with a gift, the Statue of Liberty.
d. the Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by the people of France.
Choose the sentences - a, b, c or d - which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
I find your grammar and organization above average, John, but your spelling could stand .some improvement.
a. John's writing is only average. 	b. John's organization is poor.
c. John misspells too many words. 	d. John can't stand to write
'Why didn't you join your friends on the trip?' she asked.
a. She wanted to know why I hadn't joined my friends on the trip.
b. She asked me why I didn't join her friends on the trip.
c. She suggested that I join my friends on the trip,
d. She asked me why didn't I join my friends on the trip.
Although there was a lack of interest to begin with, the main reason why they postponed, the picnic was the rain.
a. The picnic was put off because off the rain.
b. They held the picnic in spite of the rain.
c. They were extremely interested in having the picnic.
d. The picnic was held, but few people showed up. 
Had she read the material, she would have been prepared for class.
a. She knew the answer to the question.
b. She was not prepared for class.
c. She had read the material, but she didn't know the answer.
d. Even though she hadn't read the material, she knew the answer.
Unlike her friends, Jane prefers an independent life.
a. Jane doesn't like her friends because she prefers an independent life.
b. Her friends live an independent life and Jane doesn't like it.
c. Jane prefers an independent life Put her friends do not.
d. Jane doesn't like her friends to live a dependent life.