Đề thi cuối kì 2 Tiếng Anh 11 Global Success có đáp án - Đề 8

II. READING

TASK 1. Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B or C to each of the questions.

Located in the heart of the UNESCO - listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam’s Quang Binh province, Hang Son Doong is one of the most captivating destinations that can be experienced in Southeast Asia.

Translated as Mountain River Cave, it was first discovered in 1990 by Ho Khanh, a local farmer who was seeking shelter from a passing storm in the jungle. Unfortunately, Ho Khanh lost his bearings during his return, and the exact location of the cave remained lost for 18 years. In 2008 while hunting for food he stumbled across the entrance again, and returned the following year with Howard and Deb Limbert from The British Vietnam Caving Expedition Team.

In 2013, it was opened to the public for the first time, with the adventure tour company Oxalis running the exclusive five-day expedition. Limiting the tour to only one operator has protected the cave from mass development. Only 10 customers per departure are permitted. Tours run once per week between February to August per year.

Despite the physical demands guests are perfectly cared for, two caving experts, three local guides, two chefs, two park rangers and 20 porters join every expedition. The scale of the operation is phenomenal, and this ensures everyone’s safety and welfare, along with the preservation of the cave, is looked after with expert precision.

How did Ho Khanh rediscover the entrance to Hang Son Doong in 2008?

How many customers are allowed per departure on the Hang Son Doong expedition? 

Which of the following does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?

Which of the following is the word “welfare” in paragraph CLOSEST in meaning to? 

What is the main idea conveyed in the passage?

TASK 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.   

Hoan Kiem Lake is an attractive body of water right in the heart of Ha Noi. Legend has it that in the mid-15^th century, Heaven gave Emperor Le Thai To (Le Loi) a magical sword (1) ________ he used to fight against the Chinese, the Ming aggressors, out of Viet Nam. After that one day when he was out sailing in the lake, a giant (2) _______ tortoise suddenly grabbed the sword and disappeared into the depths of the lake. Since then, the lake has been known as Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword) (3) _______ it is believed the sword was taken to its original divine owners. The tiny Tortoise Pagoda, topped with a red star, is (4) _______ a small island in the middle of the lake; it is often used as an emblem of Ha Noi. Every morning around 6 a.m., local residents can be seen around Hoan Kiem Lake (5) _______ their morning exercise, jogging or playing badminton.

Every morning around 6 a.m., local residents can be seen around Hoan Kiem Lake (5) _______ their morning exercise, jogging or playing badminton.

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS

TASK 1.

Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C or D.                        

TASK 1.

Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C or D.                       

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others. Circle A, B, C or D.

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others. Circle A, B, C or D.

TASK 2. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, C or D.

________ financial management apps is one step toward effective budgeting. 

More and more young people prefer _________ education because they like to learn practical skills. 

The local authority plans to ________ the old monument which was damaged by the storm. 

It was in London _________ I first met my girlfriend. 

Many people believe him __________ he often tells a lie. 

TASK 3. Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets.