TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
Môn: TIẾNG ANH - Lớp 11
Thời gian: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
Full Name: ................................................................ Class: 11/ .....
LANGUAGE USE: (3.25 pts)
1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in the following question.
A.media B. argument C. agreement D. tradition
2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose stress pattern is diferent from the other three in
pronunciation in the following sentence
A. campaign B. value C. native D .limit
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
3. Older generations who have _____________ many difficulties can give us valuable life lessons.
A. argued B. lived C. earned D. experienced
4. I think you _______ ask your parents for permission if you want to colour your hair.
A. mustn't B. should C. have to D. shouldn't
5. I _______ him again since we left school ten years ago.
A. haven't met B. met C. was meeting D. had met
6. Mary_________ with her mother two hours ago.
A. has gone out B. goes out C. was going out D. went out
7. His parents often complain ____________his clothes and hairstyle.
A. in B. for C. about D. with
8. My little brother always asks questions and is __________ to find out all the answers.
A. experienced B. curious C. strange D. responsible
9. Swimming is an effective way to build up the ___________of our muscles.
A. strengthen B. strength C. strong D. strongly
10. All students _______ wear uniforms at school because it is a rule.
A. should B. ought to C. must D. have to
11. How about ______ to the market to buy some fresh vegetables?
A. go B. going C. to go D. went
12. My mother was a doctor, and I plan to ____________ and study medicine in college.
A. bridge the generation gap B. follow in her footsteps
C. get into shape D. make my own decision.
13. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word in the following question.
One of the key benefits of generational diversity is knowledge sharing.
A. advantages B. examples C. interests D. drawbacks
READING (2,5pts)
Read the passage below and then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that fits best for the gap.
Millions of people today are overweight and out of shape. This is due in part to their diet, (14)_______is often
high in sugars and fats. Another reason is that too many of us spend our evenings gluing to the television, instead
of doing something to keep themselves fit. Today hectic lifestyles also prevent us (15)_______spending as much
time as we should on staying in shape.
Long hours at school and work don't leave much time for healthy eating. Convenience food, such as frozen
meals and canned vegetables, saves time but is often (16)_______. Fast food and takeaways are also responsible
for many health problems.
In order to enjoy good health, a regular programme of (17)_______ is essential. This can be anything from
gentle forms of yoga to body building. Doing a little exercise every day so as not to develop health problems is
something that all of us should consider, young and old. (18)_______you don't practise any form of exercise now,
it is for you to choose one and start today and get in shape!
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Adapted from laser Bl +)
14. A. who B. that C. whose D. which
15. A. from B. against C. about D. with
16. A. unhealthy B. health C. healthy D. healthily
17. A. housework B. chore C. exercise D. homework
18. A. If B. Though C. Because D. When
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life. It's important to take care of ourselves and make choices that
promote good health. By making simple lifestyle changes, we can increase our chances of living a long and
fulfilling life.
Exercise is important for staying healthy. Doing activities like walking, jogging, or dancing makes our hearts
strong, muscles toned, and bones healthy. It also makes us feel happy and lowers the chances of getting sick, like
heart disease and diabetes.
Eating good food is very crucial too. We should eat different fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.
These foods give us important vitamins and energy. We should try not to have too many sugary drinks, processed
foods, or snacks with lots of fat. Eating healthy helps our bodies stay strong, keeps us at a good weight, and
reduces the chance of getting sick.
Getting enough sleep is also essential for our bodies. When we sleep, our bodies rest and get better. It helps
our bodies be strong and our brains work well. If we don't get enough sleep, we can feel tired, have trouble
paying attention, and get sick more easily. We should try to sleep for seven to nine hours every night.
Last but not least, we need to manage stress to stay healthy. Stress can make our bodies and minds feel bad.
We can find good ways to handle stress, like doing relaxing activities, enjoying our hobbies, or talking to our
friends and family. When we manage stress in healthy ways, it helps us stay healthy and happy.
(Adapted from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
19. What does the word "handle" in bold in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. increase B. manage C. ignore D. avoid
20. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Exercise for Good Health B. The Role of Sleep in Maintaining Good Health
C. Tips for a Long and Healthy Life D. Managing Stress for a Healthy Lifestyle
21. What does the pronoun "It" in bold in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Managing stress B. Exercising regularly C. Eating healthy food D. Getting enough sleep
22. What activities mentioned in the passage help tone muscles and strengthen bones?
A. Hiking, climbing, and rowing B. Running, weightlifting, and aerobics
C. Swimming, cycling, and yoga D. Walking, jogging, or dancing
23. According to the passage, what can happen if we don't get enough sleep?
A. We may gain weight quickly. B. Our immune system becomes stronger.
C. We can feel tired and get sick more easily. D. We may feel more energetic throughout the day.
LISTENING (2pts)
PART 1. Listen to the conversation between Jane and her doctor and decide whether the statements are
TRUE (A) or FALSE (B). You will listen TWICE.
24. The doctor believes that sleeping less can help Jane deal with stress.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
25.
The doctor suggests that Jane should take regular exercise for about half an hour every day
A. TRUE B. FALSE
26. The doctor thinks she might need to be examined more carefully.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
27. Jane has to give up her favourite food to be healthy
A. FALSE B. TRUE
PART 2: Listen to the recording about relationship problems between parents and teenage children and
choose the best option:
28. Teenagers often seem to hate being __________.
A. praised B. loved C. questioned D. supported
29. Parents should ________any changes in their children's behavior that may indicate potential dangers.
A. ignore B. support C. observe D. interest
30. This behavior is part of a normal __________ development during teenage years.
A. psychological B. physical
C. emotional D. academic
31. Teenagers are likely to open up more when parents avoid __________ them to speak.
A. praising B. forcing C. encouraging D. allowing
WRITING (2,25pts)
PART 1: Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
32. My father has gone to hospital because of stomach ache last month. He is fine now.
A B C D
33. I visited many different countries so far. Last summer I went to Italy.
A B C D
PART 2: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
34. She last wrote to me 2 years ago.
She hasn’t…………………………………………………………..
35. You are not allowed to use your electronic devices after 11:30 p.m. (Using mustn’t)
You……………………………………………………………………………………
36. If I were you, I would try to understand your teenage children. (using “should”)
You………………………………………………………………………………………….
PART 3: Write an essay (100-150 words) to express your opinion about the statement below. You can
either agree or disagree with it. (1.0pt)
“Parents should strictly limit teenagers’ screen time’
You can use the suggested ideas in the table for your writing.
Agree
Disagree
- Teenagers have little time left for homework.
- Too much screen time is bad for teenagers' health.
- Quality of screen time is more important than
quantity.
- The gap between teenagers and parents may
become wider.
………………………………The end………………………………….
TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
Môn: TIẾNG ANH - Lớp 11
Thời gian: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
Full Name: ................................................................ Class: 11/ .....
LANGUAGE USE: (3.25 pts)
1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in the following question.
A. exercise B. decision C. medicine D. energy
2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose stress pattern is diferent from the other three
in pronunciation in the following sentence
A. adapt B. prevent C. suffer D. infect
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
3. He was___________ for depression with medication prescribed by his doctor.
A. exercised B. treated C. protected D. experienced
4. I think you ______ do exercise regularly in order to keep your body in good shape.
A. mustn't B. shouldn't C. have to D. should
5. There's a ___________in our family that we have a party on New Year's Eve.
A. traditionally B. traditional C. tradition D. traditionalism
6. Gen Zers are very __________ as they always come up with new ideas or things.
A. experienced B. creative C. traditional D. curious
7. All students_______complete their homework before going to class because it's a rule.
A. have to B. ought to C. should D. must
8. My father was an engineer, and I plan to ____________ and study engineering in college.
A. make my own decision B. follow in his footsteps
C. bridge the generation gap D. get into shape
9. Her parents _________ for Paris yesterday.
A. left B. leave C. were leaving D. have left
10. Peter _______ football since he was a child.
A. had played B. has played C. played D. was playing
11. How about _______ the reading club with me?
A. joined B. to join C. join D. joining
12. Many young people suffer __________ mental health problems.
A. at B. by C. of D. from
13. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word in the following question.
Parents should strictly limit their children's screen time as it may be bad for their health.
A. agree B. encourage C. control D. allow
READING: (2.5 pts)
Read the passage below and then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that fits best for the gap.
Everyone knows that exercise is good for the body and the mind. We all want to keep fit and look good, but
too many of us take (14)_______the wrong sport and quickly lose interest. So now fitness experts are advising
people to choose an activity that matches their character.
For instance, those (15)_______ like to be with other people often enjoy golf or squash, or playing for a
basketball, football or hockey team. While, you may prefer to go jogging or swimming (16)_______you're
happier on your own.
Do you like competition? Then try something like running, or a racket sport such as tennis. If, on the other
hand, (17)_______ isn't important to you, then activities like dancing can be an enjoyable (18)_______ without
the need to show you're better than everyone else.
Finally, think about whether you find it easy to make yourself do exercise. If so, sports like weight training at
home and cycling are fine. If not, book a skiing holiday, Taekwondo lessons, or a tennis court. You're much more
likely to do something you've already paid for!
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Source: https://www.english-grammar.at)
14. A. up B. down C. in D. out
15. A. who B. which C. whose D. that
16. A. if B. but C. so D. or
17. A. won B. win C. winner D. winning
18. A. defeat B. victory C. score D. challenge
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life. It's important to take care of ourselves and make choices that
promote good health. By making simple lifestyle changes, we can increase our chances of living a long and
fulfilling life.
Exercise is important for staying healthy. Doing activities like walking, jogging, or dancing makes our hearts
strong, muscles toned, and bones healthy. It also makes us feel happy and lowers the chances of getting sick, like
heart disease and diabetes.
Eating good food is very crucial too. We should eat different fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.
These foods give us important vitamins and energy. We should try not to have too many sugary drinks, processed
foods, or snacks with lots of fat. Eating healthy helps our bodies stay strong, keeps us at a good weight, and
reduces the chance of getting sick.
Getting enough sleep is also essential for our bodies. When we sleep, our bodies rest and get better. It helps
our bodies be strong and our brains work well. If we don't get enough sleep, we can feel tired, have trouble
paying attention, and get sick more easily. We should try to sleep for seven to nine hours every night.
Last but not least, we need to manage stress to stay healthy. Stress can make our bodies and minds feel bad.
We can find good ways to handle stress, like doing relaxing activities, enjoying our hobbies, or talking to our
friends and family. When we manage stress in healthy ways, it helps us stay healthy and happy.
(Adapted from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
19. According to the passage, what can happen if we don't get enough sleep?
A. We can feel tired and get sick more easily. B. Our immune system becomes stronger.
C. We may gain weight quickly. D. We may feel more energetic throughout the day.
20. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Role of Sleep in Maintaining Good Health B. Managing Stress for a Healthy Lifestyle
C. The Importance of Exercise for Good Health D. Tips for a Long and Healthy Life
21. What does the pronoun "It" in bold in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. D. Eating healthy food
B. Exercising regularly C. Managing stress D. Getting enough sleep
22. What activities mentioned in the passage help tone muscles and strengthen bones?
A. Hiking, climbing, and rowing B. Swimming, cycling, and yoga
C. Walking, jogging, or dancing D. Running, weightlifting, and aerobics
23. What does the word "handle" in bold in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. manage B. avoid C. ignore D. increase
LISTENING (2pts)
PART 1: Listen to the conversation between Jane and her doctor and decide whether the statements are
TRUE (A) or FALSE (B). You will listen TWICE.
24. The doctor suggests that Jane should take regular exercise for about an hour every day
A. FALSE B. TRUE
25. The doctor believes that sleeping less can help Jane deal with stress.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
26. Jane is not feeling well and she visits her doctor.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
27. Jane has to cut down on her favorite food if she wants to be healthy.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
PART 2: Listen to the recording about relationship problems between parents and teenage children and
choose the best option: