Đề thi giữa kì 1 Tiếng Anh 11 Bright – Đề 5 (có đáp án)

Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correction.

Listen! Jay and his parents have a loud argument over his school performance now.

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Hi everyone!

I'm 16 years old. I fully understand that the teenage years are not always easy these days because we must deal with lots of problems. The first problem should be our studies. We mostly worry about our (31) ________ and how to improve our grades. Moreover, we're sometimes under huge stress thinking about our (32) _______ trying to find out what jobs we can do. The second problem we must face is the generation gap between teenagers and parents. It's common to (33) ________ parents over chores. Besides, some parents usually nag their teenage children about their attitude and behaviour. It's very sad that some teens don't get on well with their families, and their parents feel powerless to advise their children. The last problem is our biological changes. During adolescence, lots of teens are moody and even become (34) ________. Our bodies can develop quickly and sometimes in an annoying way, which can reduce our confidence and affect our behaviour. For example, some teenagers have strange manners and (35) ________ at home. Are you experiencing any of these teen problems? Then, you are not alone. I'd love to hear about your worries and give as much help as I can.

Read the text and choose the correct answers.

Strengthening family relationships means strengthening the bonds of love, respect, trust and understanding between family members. It can include family-bonding activities, such as shared meals, gaming and communication practice that help family members better understand each other's points of view and feelings.

Mealtimes are relaxed times when family members can join in important or entertaining discussions. Children who eat dinner with their families daily are likelier to have better family relationships and academic performance. Studies also show that teens who eat with their families on a regular basis have lower levels of depression and risk-taking behaviours. It does not matter what you are eating or what time of day you are eating with your family; what matters most is that you are together and taking the opportunity to communicate.

Gaming is an excellent activity for strengthening family bonds. We see that games are entertaining, but they are more valuable than that. A weekly family game can boost family satisfaction and foster family bonding. For example, playing video games together as a family can also help promote family closeness. Board games and other activities can help children develop skills, such as improved motor skills, problem-solving and communication abilities. Children refine their collaboration skills and goal-seeking behaviours as they work with other family members.

It is true that strong and regular communication strengthens family ties. As children become older, both parents' and children's expectations change. The best ways to keep open communication and understanding among family members are frequent check-ins and family gatherings. Commit to active listening by maintaining eye contact and using body language on these occasions are more willing to express their feelings when they understand that you are listening is an excellent strategy as a result. It improves family ties and creates encouraging environment in a family.

Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words.

According to the schedule, Elisa’s performance at the music festival at 8 p.m today.

=> Elisa is _____________________________________________________.

The test tomorrow is a huge worry for me.

=> I’m really ___________________________________________________.

“Can I borrow your laptop for a day?” Jack asked me.

=> Jack asked ___________________________________________________.

Yesterday afternoon, I was walking around the local market, my parents were visiting some pagodas.

=> While my parents ______________________________________________

Rachel’s teacher often complains to her parents about her behaviours at school.

=> Rachels’ parents often hear _________________________________ ____