Đề thi học kỳ I môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 11 (Cơ bản) - Năm học 2014-2015

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ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ 1- TIẾNG ANH (BAN CƠ BẢN)- LỚP 11- 2014-1015

I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. One rather unlikely word that has recently entered the language is “blog”, a shortened form of “web log”. A blog is a diary (1) ___ on the Internet by the person writing it – the blogger – who presumably (2) ___ other people to read it. It is ironical that modern technology is being used to (3) ___ new life into such an old-fashioned form as the personal journal. And now, as the technology about video camera is making easier to use, we have the video log, or “vlog”. Vlogging does not require (4) ___ sophisticated equipment: a digital video camera, a high-speed Internet connection and a host are all that is needed. Vloggers can put anything that (5) ___ their fancy onto their personal website. Some vloggers have no ambitions rather than to show films they have (6) ___ while on holiday in exotic places. However, vlogs can also (7) _____ more ambitious purposes. For instance, amateur film-makers who want to make a (8) ____ for themselves might publish their work on the Internet. And increasingly, vlogs are being used to (9) ____ political and social issues that are not newsworthy enough to get coverage by the mass media. It is still too early to predict whether vlogging will ever (10) ____ off in a major way or if it is just a passing fad, but its potential is only now becoming apparent.

Question 1 A. released B. sent C. posted D. mounted Question 2 A. believes B. expects C. assumes D. supposes Question 3 A. add B. inhale C. insert D. breathe Question 4 A. absolutely B. largely C. utterly D. highly Question 5 A. grasps B. appeals C. takes D. gives Question 6 A. shot B. photographed C. snapped D. captured Question 7 A. serve B. employ C. function D. play Question 8 A. publicity B. fame C. name D. promotion Question 9 A. emphasize B. publicize C. distribute D. circulate Question 10 A. fly B. show C. take D. make II. Mark letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

We are indebted to the Arabs not only for reviving Greek works but also ____ from India. Question 11

A. to introduce useful ideas B. introducing useful ideas

C. for useful ideas introduced D. for introducing useful ideas “I’m sorry. I couldn’t come to your party last night.” -“______.” Question 12

A. That’s all right B. You’re welcome C. Excuse me D. Don’t mention it I can’t understand how your father managed to ______ that man. He had deceived all the rest of us. Question 13

A. see off B. see through C. see to D. see out “You missed a good chance in your career.” “Yes, I ______ that job when Mr. Johnson offered. Question 14

A. shall take B. shall have taken C. should take D. should have taken Fast food is very popular. ______, a diet of burgers, pizzas and fried chicken is not very healthy. Question 15

A. Consequently B. Moreover C. Unfortunately D. In contrast Question 16 Before the product is put is put on the market, the company must _____whether it complies with safety standards. A. calculate B. ask C. argue D. ascertain Although the new library service has been very successful, its future is ______ certain. Question 17

A. at any rate B. by no means C. by all means D. by any chance The Press thought the football manager would be depressed by his dismissal but he just ______. Question 18

A. ran it down B. called it off C. turned it down D. laughed it off Question 19 This excellent photograph has been ______ in many leading magazines around the world.

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