, friends and family would come to be with the birthday person and bring good 4.... We all said, "……!" before Nam blew out the candles on the birthday cake.. He got quite a lot of nice b
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XYZ HIGHSCHOOL THE FIRST SEMESTER ~ SCHOOLYEAR 2008-2009
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ENGLISH TEST~ No.1 –GRADE 11 – BASIC COURSE Code 0345 Monday, September 29, 2008
(Time Alloted: 45 minutes)
Marks Student’s Full Name ……… ……… Grade 11 ……
I Listen and fill the gaps with the words you hear (1 p.)
Birthday parties are always among the highlight of a child’s year, but have you ever wondered how the tradition of birthday parties started?
The tradition of birthday parties started in (1) a long time ago It was feared that evil spirits were (2)
attracted to people on their birthdays To protect them from (3) , friends and family would come to be with the birthday person and bring good (4) and wishes Giving gifts brought even more good cheer toward off the evil spirits This is how birthday parties (5)
01 ……….02 ………03 ………04 ……… 05 ………
II Choose the best answer (4 ps.)
06 Pick out the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from the others.
07 Mum suggested a party……to celebrate my success.
08 Choose the word that is stressed on the second syllable.
09 Those who are too……with people have few friends.
10 Choose the word that is stressed on the third syllable.
11 ……the party, we were surrounded by a cheerful and noisy crowd.
12 When they finished singing, Mai …… the candles on the cake.
13 He wants his shirt….before he comes back to the room this afternoon.
14 He keeps talking about himself which makes everyone at the party…
15 Your friendship should be based on …… trust.
16 Choose the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from the others.
17 I had a glance at the article, but I haven’t read it yet.
18 Their wedding anniversary will……next Saturday.
19 Friendship is a two-sided ……, it lives by give-and-take.
20 A lot of foods and drinks will be served …… the party.
21 My parents wouldn’t let me …… up late when I was a child.
22 It was her beautiful eyes that ……me at first sight.
23 Sarah wore sunglasses to avoid………
24 We all said, "……!" before Nam blew out the candles on the birthday cake.
25 Tom didn’t believe us, and it took a long time to… him.
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III Read the passage and then answer the following questions (1.2 ps.)
It was Long’s birthday, and he was five years old He got quite a lot of nice birthday presents from his family, and one of them was a beautiful big drum
“Who gave him that thing?” Long’s father said when he saw it
“His grandfather did,” answered Long’s mother
“Oh,” said his father
Of course, Long liked his drum very much He made a terrible noise with it, but his mother did not mind His father was working during the day, and Long was in bed when he got home in the evening, so he did not hear the noise
But one of the neighbours did not like the noise at all, so one morning a few days later, she took a sharp knife and went to Long’s house while he was hitting his drum She said to him, “Hello, Long Do you know there’s something very nice inside your drum? Here’s a knife Open the drum and let’s find it.”
26 Why did the neighbour really want Long to cut the drum open?
………
27 When did Long get the drum?
………
28 Whom did he get it from?
………
IV Complete the poem using the words from the box (1.5 ps.)
suspicion - until - away - to help - love - trust - brighten up – share
Friends are those who send a smile,
To (29) your days
Friends are those who make you laugh,
And wipe your tears (30)
Friends are those who understand,
That someone you can talk to
Friends are those who (31) … your pain,
Do all they can (32) you
Friends are those who touch your heart, With the (33) and warmth they said
Friends are those who care enough, From now and (34) the end
29 ……… 30 ……… …31 ………32 ……….
33 ……… 34 ……
V Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings (2 ps )
35 He didn’t bring any present to Lan’s birthday party and he was sorry about it.
He regretted ………
36 I haven’t eaten beef for a whole year.
I last ………
37 I am not allowed to go out after 9.pm
My parents don’t let ………
38 We need to clean up our rooms this weekend.
Our rooms need ………
VI Find the mistakes (A,B,C or D) in the four underlined parts of each sentence (0.3 p.)
39 Thank you (A) for (B) invite me (C) to the party (D).
40 Where (A) do (B) you go (C) last summer (D)?
A B C D.
THE END
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XYZ HIGHSCHOOL THE FIRST SEMESTER ~ SCHOOLYEAR 2008-2009
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ENGLISH TEST~ No.1 –GRADE 11 – BASIC COURSE Code 8097 Monday, September 29, 2008
(Time Alloted: 45 minutes)
Marks Student’s Full Name ……… ……… Grade 11 ……
I Listen and fill the gaps with the words you hear (1 p.)
Birthday parties are always among the highlight of a child’s year, but have you ever wondered how the tradition of birthday parties started?
The tradition of birthday parties started in (1) a long time ago It was feared that evil spirits were (2)
attracted to people on their birthdays To protect them from (3) , friends and family would come to be with the birthday person and bring good (4) and wishes Giving gifts brought even more good cheer toward off the evil spirits This is how birthday parties (5)
01 ………02 ………03 ………
04 ………05 ………
II Read the passage and then answer the following questions (1.2 ps.)
It was Long’s birthday, and he was five years old He got quite a lot of nice birthday presents from his family, and one of them was a beautiful big drum
“Who gave him that thing?” Long’s father said when he saw it
“His grandfather did,” answered Long’s mother
“Oh,” said his father
Of course, Long liked his drum very much He made a terrible noise with it, but his mother did not mind His father was working during the day, and Long was in bed when he got home in the evening, so he did not hear the noise
But one of the neighbours did not like the noise at all, so one morning a few days later, she took a sharp knife and went to Long’s house while he was hitting his drum She said to him, “Hello, Long Do you know there’s something very nice inside your drum? Here’s a knife Open the drum and let’s find it.”
06 Why did the neighbour really want Long to cut the drum open?
………
07 When did Long get the drum?
………
08 Whom did he get it from?
………
III Find the mistakes (A,B,C or D) in the four underlined parts of each sentence (0.3 p.)
09 Where (A) do (B) you go (C) last summer (D)?
10 Thank you (A) for (B) invite me (C) to the party (D).
IV Choose the best answer (4 ps.)
11 Sarah wore sunglasses to avoid………
12 We all said, "……!" before Nam blew out the candles on the birthday cake.
A Happy Anniversary B Congratulations C Happy New Year D Happy Birthday to You
13 Choose the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from the others.
14 Choose the word that is stressed on the second syllable.
15 When they finished singing, Mai …… the candles on the cake.
16 Those who are too……with people have few friends.
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17 Tom didn’t believe us, and it took a long time to… him.
18 He keeps talking about himself which makes everyone at the party…
19 He wants his shirt….before he comes back to the room this afternoon.
20 Friendship is a two-sided ……, it lives by give-and-take.
21 I had a glance at the article, but I haven’t read it yet.
22 Their wedding anniversary will……next Saturday.
23 ……the party, we were surrounded by a cheerful and noisy crowd.
24 A lot of foods and drinks will be served …… the party.
25 Your friendship should be based on …… trust.
26 Choose the word that is stressed on the third syllable.
27 Pick out the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from the others.
28 It was her beautiful eyes that ……me at first sight.
29 My parents wouldn’t let me …… up late when I was a child.
30 Mum suggested a party……to celebrate my success.
V Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings (2 ps )
31 I haven’t eaten beef for a whole year.
I last ………
32 He didn’t bring any present to Lan’s birthday party and he was sorry about it.
He regretted ………
33 I am not allowed to go out after 9 pm
My parents don’t let ………
34 We need to clean up our rooms this weekend.
Our rooms need ………
VI Complete the poem using the words from the box (1.5 ps.)
suspicion - until - away - to help - love - trust - brighten up – share
Friends are those who send a smile,
To (35) your days
Friends are those who make you laugh,
And wipe your tears (36)
Friends are those who understand,
That someone you can talk to
Friends are those who (37) your pain,
Do all they can (38) you
Friends are those who touch your heart, With the (39) and warmth they said
Friends are those who care enough, From now and (40) the end
35 ……… 36 ……… …37 ………
38 ……….39 ……….40 ……
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XYZ HIGHSCHOOL THE FIRST SEMESTER ~ SCHOOLYEAR 2008-2009
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ENGLISH TEST~ No.1 –GRADE 11 – BASIC COURSE Code 4718 Monday, September 29, 2008
(Time Alloted: 45 minutes)
Marks Student’s Full Name ……… ……… Grade 11 ……
I Listen and fill the gaps with the words you hear (1 p.)
Birthday parties are always among the highlight of a child’s year, but have you ever wondered how the tradition of birthday parties started?
The tradition of birthday parties started in (1) a long time ago It was feared that evil spirits were (2)
attracted to people on their birthdays To protect them from (3) , friends and family would come to be with the birthday person and bring good (4) and wishes Giving gifts brought even more good cheer toward off the evil spirits This is how birthday parties (5)
01 ……… 02 ………03 ……… 04.
05 ………
II Find the mistakes (A,B,C or D) in the four underlined parts of each sentence (0.3 p.)
06 Thank you (A) for (B) invite me (C) to the party (D).
07 Where (A) do (B) you go (C) last summer (D)?
III Complete the poem using the words from the box (1.5 ps.)
suspicion - until - away - to help - love - trust - brighten up – share
Friends are those who send a smile,
To (8) your days
Friends are those who make you laugh,
And wipe your tears (9)
Friends are those who understand,
That someone you can talk to
Friends are those who (10)… your pain,
Do all they can (11) you
Friends are those who touch your heart, With the (12) and warmth they said
Friends are those who care enough, From now and (13)… the end
08 ……… 09 ……… …10 ………11 ……….
12 ………13 ……
IV Choose the best answer (4 ps.)
14 My parents wouldn’t let me …… up late when I was a child.
15 Choose the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from the others.
16 Friendship is a two-sided ……, it lives by give-and-take.
17 Their wedding anniversary will……next Saturday.
18 He keeps talking about himself which makes everyone at the party…
19 A lot of foods and drinks will be served …… the party.
20 Tom didn’t believe us, and it took a long time to… him.
21 I had a glance at the article, but I haven’t read it yet.
22 Your friendship should be based on …… trust.
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23 We all said, "……!" before Nam blew out the candles on the birthday cake.
24 He wants his shirt….before he comes back to the room this afternoon.
25 It was her beautiful eyes that ……me at first sight.
26 Choose the word that is stressed on the third syllable.
27 ……the party, we were surrounded by a cheerful and noisy crowd.
28 Sarah wore sunglasses to avoid………
29 Pick out the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from the others.
30 Those who are too……with people have few friends.
31 When they finished singing, Mai …… the candles on the cake.
32 Mum suggested a party……to celebrate my success.
33 Choose the word that is stressed on the second syllable.
V Read the passage and then answer the following questions (1.2 ps.)
It was Long’s birthday, and he was five years old He got quite a lot of nice birthday presents from his family, and one of them was a beautiful big drum
“Who gave him that thing?” Long’s father said when he saw it
“His grandfather did,” answered Long’s mother
“Oh,” said his father
Of course, Long liked his drum very much He made a terrible noise with it, but his mother did not mind His father was working during the day, and Long was in bed when he got home in the evening, so he did not hear the noise
But one of the neighbours did not like the noise at all, so one morning a few days later, she took a sharp knife and went to Long’s house while he was hitting his drum She said to him, “Hello, Long Do you know there’s something very nice inside your drum? Here’s a knife Open the drum and let’s find it.”
34 Why did the neighbour really want Long to cut the drum open?
………
35 Whom did he get it from?
………
36 When did Long get the drum?
………
VI Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings (2 ps )
37 I am not allowed to go out after 9.pm
My parents don’t let ………
38 He didn’t bring any present to Lan’s birthday party and he was sorry about it.
He regretted ………
39 We need to clean up our rooms this weekend
Our rooms need ………
40 I haven’t eaten beef for a whole year.
I last ………
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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ENGLISH TEST~ No.1 –GRADE 11 – BASIC COURSE Code 5049 Monday, September 29, 2008
(Time Alloted: 45 minutes)
Marks Student’s Full Name ……… ……… Grade 11 ……
I Find the mistakes (A,B,C or D) in the four underlined parts of each sentence (0.3 p.)
01 Where (A) do (B) you go (C) last summer (D)?
02 Thank you (A) for (B) invite me (C) to the party (D).
II Read the passage and then answer the following questions (1.2 ps.)
It was Long’s birthday, and he was five years old He got quite a lot of nice birthday presents from his family, and one of them was a beautiful big drum
“Who gave him that thing?” Long’s father said when he saw it
“His grandfather did,” answered Long’s mother
“Oh,” said his father
Of course, Long liked his drum very much He made a terrible noise with it, but his mother did not mind His father was working during the day, and Long was in bed when he got home in the evening, so he did not hear the noise
But one of the neighbours did not like the noise at all, so one morning a few days later, she took a sharp knife and went to Long’s house while he was hitting his drum She said to him, “Hello, Long Do you know there’s something very nice inside your drum? Here’s a knife Open the drum and let’s find it.”
03 Whom did he get it from?
………
04 When did Long get the drum?
………
05 Why did the neighbour really want Long to cut the drum open?
………
III Complete the poem using the words from the box (1.5 ps.)
suspicion - until - away - to help - love - trust - brighten up – share
Friends are those who send a smile,
To (6) your days
Friends are those who make you laugh,
And wipe your tears (7)
Friends are those who understand,
That someone you can talk to
Friends are those who (8) … your pain,
Do all they can (9) you
Friends are those who touch your heart, With the (10) and warmth they said
Friends are those who care enough, From now and (11) the end
06 ……….07 ……… … 08 ………
09 ……… 10 ……….11 ……
IV Choose the best answer (4 ps.)
12 Those who are too……with people have few friends.
13 A lot of foods and drinks will be served …… the party.
14 Their wedding anniversary will……next Saturday.
15 He keeps talking about himself which makes everyone at the party…
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16 My parents wouldn’t let me …… up late when I was a child.
17 We all said, "……!" before Nam blew out the candles on the birthday cake.
A Congratulations B Happy Anniversary C Happy New Year D Happy Birthday to You
18 Pick out the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from the others.
19 Mum suggested a party……to celebrate my success.
20 Choose the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced differently from the others.
21 Choose the word that is stressed on the third syllable.
22 Sarah wore sunglasses to avoid………
23 Tom didn’t believe us, and it took a long time to… him.
24 I had a glance at the article, but I haven’t read it yet.
25 When they finished singing, Mai …… the candles on the cake.
26 It was her beautiful eyes that ……me at first sight.
27 ……the party, we were surrounded by a cheerful and noisy crowd.
28 Your friendship should be based on …… trust.
29 Friendship is a two-sided ……, it lives by give-and-take.
30 He wants his shirt….before he comes back to the room this afternoon.
31 Choose the word that is stressed on the second syllable.
V Rewrite the sentences without changing their meanings (2 ps )
32 He didn’t bring any present to Lan’s birthday party and he was sorry about it.
He regretted ………
33 We need to clean up our rooms this weekend.
Our rooms need ………
34 I am not allowed to go out after 9.pm
My parents don’t let ………
35 I haven’t eaten beef for a whole year.
I last ………
VI Listen and fill the gaps with the words you hear (1 p.)
Birthday parties are always among the highlight of a child’s year, but have you ever wondered how the tradition of birthday parties started?
The tradition of birthday parties started in (36) a long time ago It was feared that evil spirits were (37)
attracted to people on their birthdays To protect them from (38) , friends and family would come to be with the birthday person and bring good (39) and wishes Giving gifts brought even more good cheer toward off the evil spirits This is how birthday parties (40)
36 ……….37 ……… 38 ………
39 ……… 40 ………
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Birthday parties are always among the highlight of a child’s year, but did you ever wonder how the tradition
of birthday parties started?
The tradition of birthday parties started in Europe a long time ago It was feared that evil spirits were
particularly attracted to people on their birthdays To protect them from harm, friends and family would come
to be with the birthday person and bring good thoughts and wishes Giving gifts brought even more good cheer
to ward off the evil spirits This is how birthday parties started.