Đề thi HK2 Tiếng Anh 11 - Đề số 2

Listen to a student being interviewed. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in each blank.

Summary

Diane is being interviewed by an admission officer at a university that is (6)_____________away from her house. Despite the distance, it's Diane's (7)_____________ to attend the university. For potential students, the university considers their academic records, (8)____________________, extracurriculars, interests and goals. Although Diane is proud of her (9)_______________, she thinks it makes her unable to ask for help. The interview continues while they are having a look around the (10)_______________.

Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B or C to each of the questions.

Peer pressure, the strong influence from members of the same age group or social group on others’ psychology, thoughts and behaviour, has remained widespread among teenagers in recent years. If teenagers are unable to tackle it, they will wilt under the pressure of low self-esteem and depression. In the digital age, young students are overwhelmed with tremendous online articles about admirable achievements of ‘someone else’s child’ or ‘a prodigy next door’. Consequently, reality is replete with teens who seem reserved and like to hide in their own room for fear of being asked about exam results or tolerating unfavourable comparisons from their relatives and acquaintances. In addition, many teens nowadays tend to make friends with those who study well or have good looks, so many young students have to change who they are so as to fit in with their peers. In other words, weak-minded and average individuals become worn out in an attempt to get flying colours, look slim and fit as well as possess cool tech gadgets. To handle negative peer pressure, students need to alter their opinions, care for their own feelings more than others’ thoughts and trusting in their own abilities. Accepting one’s imperfections is another way to stop pushing themselves beyond the limits of their mental endurance. Besides, if teenagers’ parents are one of the factors that make them stressed about peer pressure, they should spend more time talking frankly with them to get sympathy and mutual understanding.

Complete the reading passage. Write ONE suitable word in each blank.

Viet Nam is one of the nations endowed with a rich and diversified marine ecosystem with a variety of aquatic species. Along with the rapid development of sea tourism, many Vietnamese coastal and provincial authorities are (16) ___________ efforts to ensure the sustainable conservation of marine environment. For example, Nha Trang Bay Marine Reserve in Khanh Hoa and the Nui Chua National Park in Ninh Thuan are the ideal destinations that have the centres for the rescue and protection of sea turtles in their nesting and (17) ___________ season, contributing to preventing the decrease in their populations derived from destructive fishing activities and illegal captivity. Besides, Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang is (18) ___________ to 500 hectares of coral reef, which have been worsening on account (19) ___________ the booming tourist industry. To alleviate the negative impacts, marine experts have taken urgent methods like coral transplantation in swathes of sea encompassing the island. Briefly, these conservation activities, in company with orientated appropriate tourism policies, (20) ___________ keys to maintaining healthy ecosystems in marine protected areas.

For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in brackets and do not change it.

Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.

Choose the best option to complete each sentence.

Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.