SAMPLE TEST HK2- G11

Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
1. A. rinse B. habit C. reliable D. university
2. A. install B. measure C. self-study D. set
Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following
questions.
3. A. management B. reliable C. motivated D. babysitting
4. A. responsibility B. extracurricular C. characteristic D. independence
Choose the best answer:
5. Social media ______ an important role in connecting people, sharing ideas and keeping up with the news.
A. take B. play C. make D. give
6. How parents and close relatives behave is also ______ in how kids view the world.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively
7. It’s not wise to ______ kids from social media to avoid their harm; however, you can stop your kids from
accessing them by using control apps.
A. ban B. prevent C. encourage D. control
8. Bullying may ______ other social problems such as low self-esteem and making poor choices.
A. result from B. bring off C. make up D. lead to
9. The study shows that girls or younger students are more likely to be the ______ of bullying at school.
A. victims B. agents C. objects D. doers
10. _____________ through managing their own money that teens can become more independent.
A. It is B. It was C. That is D. This was
11. She is highly motivated to study _____________ she wants to get a good job in the future.
A. as B. therefore C. although D. but
12. ______ communication skill plays an important role in career success.
A. Personal B. Individual C. Interpersonal D. Interactive
13. Humans do harm to the environment by ______ atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration by a third
since the Industrial Revolution began.
A. increasing B. having increased
C. having been increased D. being increased
14. What possible problems do teens usually face if they do not __________ their peers?
A. obey B. struggle C. listen D. accept
15. The public praised the local farmers for ______ millions of trees on the surrounding hills.
A. plant B. having planted C. being planting D. having being planted
Indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter
16.
a. In addition, every year there is a Quan Ho singing competition attracting thousands of amateur and
professional singers from all parts of the country.
b. In short, Quan Ho still plays an important part in Vietnamese culture so that we need to preserve and
develop this type of folk music.
c. First, different versions of thousands of Quan Ho songs which have been recorded in Quan Ho villages
with the voices of hundreds of artists can be used as cultural documents for future generations to restore and
research.
d. Local authorities are making every effort to restore and promote Quan Ho, a style of Vietnamese folk
music that was recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage in 2009.
e. Second, singing clubs were set up in Quan Ho villages to attract members, especially younger people.
Club members gather to share their knowledge about Quan Ho singing.
A. e- d – c – a – b B. d – a – c – e – b
C. b – a – e – c – d D. d – c – e – a - b
17.
a. Best wishes,
b. Secondly, could you give me some more information about the accommodation? Do volunteers stay with
local families?
c. I look forward to your reply and I am excited to learn more about the programme.
Thank you in advance for the information.
d. Lastly, can you let me know if the programme provides any meals? I'd also like to know what other
expenses there may be. I want to work out the total costs.
e. Dear Ms.Rings, I am writing regarding the preservation volunteer programme at Banteay Chamar Temple
Complex in Cambodia. I am interested in becoming a volunteer and would like to have some information
about the programme.
f. First of all, do you know what kind of training volunteers get? It will be my first time at a heritage site and
I am unsure about what I should do.
A. f - a – c - d – b – e B. e – f – c – d – b- a
C. e – f – b – d – c – a D. b – d – e – c – f – a
Indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Becoming independent
Many young people strive to be independent. (18)________________, and you don't have to rely on anyone
else. However, to live independently, you need a number of life skills in order not to depend on your parents
and older brothers or sisters. One of the most important skills is time management (19)________________
and self-esteem. With good time management skills, you can perform (20)______________, including your
responsibilities at school and at home with pleasing results. Moreover, you will not feel stressed when exam
dates are approaching. These skills can also help you act more independently and (21)________________,
get better grades at school and have more time for your family and friends.
Developing time-management skills is not as challenging as you may think. Firstly, make a plan for things
you need to do, including appointments and deadlines. Using a diary or apps on mobile devices will remind
you of what you need to accomplish and when you need to accomplish it. Secondly, prioritize your
activities. You need to decide which tasks are the most urgent and important. Thirdly, develop routines
because routines, when established, take less time for you to do your tasks.
Time management skills are not hard to develop; once you master them, you will find out that they are great
keys to success and (22)____________________.
18. A. meaning you are able to take care of yourself
B. What means you are able to take care of yourself
C. That means you are able to take care of yourself
D. meant you are able to take care of yourself
19. A. can help you build your confidence
B. which can help you build your confidence
C. where can help you build your confidence
D. can be helped you build your confidence
20. A. their daily tasks B. our daily tasks
C. my daily tasks D. your daily tasks
21. A. responsibly B. responsibilty C. responsible D. responsibilation
22. A. you can become independent B. her can become independent.
C. this is can become independent. D. that is can become independent
Choose the best answers to fill in the blanks
In an educational context, the term ‘learner independence’ has gained increasing importance in recent
years. It is of particular (23)_______to language learning and commonly refers to the way students
confidently control and organise their own language learning process. While some people seem to have an
almost instinctive flaw for languages, (24)_______ have to rely on strategies to maximise their skills and
learn a foreign language more effectively.
The main thing to remember is that becoming a truly independent learner ultimately depends above all on
taking responsibility for your own learning and being prepared to take every opportunity available to you to
learn. You also increase your chances of (25)_________by learning according to your own needs and
interests, using all available resources. Research shows that learners (26)__________adopt this approach
will undoubtedly manage to broaden their language abilities considerably and, (27)_________ are more
likely to achieve their objectives in the longer term.
(Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Mathews and Barbara Thomas)
23. A. resemblance B. acceptance C. relevance D. acquaintance
24. A. each B. every C. others D. Few
25. A. interest B. failure C. suspicion D. success
26. A. who B. why C. which D. where
27. A. though B. as a result C. because D. in contrast
Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Many universities around the world are proud to have long histories and strong traditions. However, very
few universities can claim to be among the oldest in the world.
Nalanda University, in Bihar, India, was established around 600 BC. It was most likely the world's
first university. In the past, scholars came from Europe, China, and all over India to learn about science,
medicine, the Buddhist religion, and other subjects. The university is in ruins now, but at one time it was an
impressive school with temples, classrooms, libraries, and dormitories.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the University of Al-Karaouine in Fes, Morocco,
is the oldest surviving university in the world. It was probably founded in 859 and became a famous place
to study natural sciences. The first university in Europe is definitely the University of Bologna, in Italy. It
was one of the few universities in Europe that were not influenced by religion. Professors were forbidden
from teaching outside the university, and so students came from all over Europe to study with its famous
teachers.
28. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Subjects that are taught at universities B. Students at the most famous universities
C. The world's oldest universities D. Foreign students at ancient universities
29. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to __________
A. religion B. medicine C. university D. science
30. According to paragraph 2, Nalanda University __________
A. invited scholars from different countries to teach B. only taught science subjects
C. was destroyed D. was the first university in the world
31. The word “founded” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________
A. damaged B. created C. renamed D. recovered
32. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. The University of Al-Karaouine still exists in the modern world.
B. Natural science subjects aren't taught at the University of Al-Karaouine.
C. Students could learn religion at the University of Nalanda.
D. Teachers at Bologna University weren't allowed to teach outside.
33. What is the University of Al-Karaouine well – known for studying?
A. natural sciences B. linguistics C. statistics D. genetics
Word form:
1. Bullying, peer ………………, and body shaming are some major problems among teenagers nowadays.
(PRESS) pressure
2. Have you ever experienced any ……………….., verbal or social bullying, Tim? (PHYSICS) physical
3. They started the campaign to raise people’s ………………….. of the importance of reducing crime in this
area. (AWARE) awareness
4. They join the program to call for more ………………. in adolescent health and well-being. (INVEST)
investments
5. Digital …………………… has changed the way teens interact with their peers. (COMMUNICATE)
communication
Rewrite the following sentences, using the EXACT NUMBER of words and the clue words (if
provided). (DO NOT USE CONTRACTIONS.)
1. We went on a road trip during the summer vacation. (that)
⇨ It was during the summer vacation that we went on a road trip. (3 words)
2. My friends sent me ten flowers on my birthday. (that)
⇨ It was ten flowers that were sent to me on my birthday by my friends. (4 words)
3. His presence at the meeting has frightened the children. (that)
⇨ It is his presence at the meeting that has frightened the children. (3 words)
4. Sara had the necessary qualifications, but she could not qualify for the job.
⇨ In spite of her having the necessary qualifications, she could not qualify for the job. (4 words)
5. He was praised at work because of his innovative ideas.
⇨ Because his ideas were innovative, he was praised at work. (4 words)