PRACTICE TEST for THE FIRST MID-TERM TEST
No.1
ENGLISH 11
Full name:……………………………………………….Class:………….
LISTENING
Part I. People are talking about their weekends. What did each person NOT do over the weekend? Listen
and circle the correct answer.
(Adopted from https://www.moetenglishclub.com/2018/11/b1-listening-test-1.html)
1. Desmond_________. A. played soccer
B. watch TV
C. played computer games
2. Yolanda_______.
A. went dancing
B. went to history class C. went out to dinner
3. Chuck______.
A. plays soccer
B. hung out with friends C. caught up on schoolwork
4. Erica______. A. went rollerblading in the park B. went shopping
C. went out to dinner
Part II. There is a short conversation between two people. There is a form with some missing words (gaps).
You have to listen to the recording and write a missing word or number in each gap.
(Adopted from https://www.esleschool.com/a2-flyers-listening-test-1-part-2/)
A TALK WITH HARRY

His job is: chef
1. His surname is: (1)…………….
2. His restaurant: (2)……………..
3. His age when he started cooking: (3)……………….
4. Married for: (4)…………….years.
LANGUAGE
Choose the word with different pronunciation of the underlined part
1. A. rules
B. friends
C. students
D. curfews
2. A. decisive
B. confident
C. assignment
D. reliable
Choose the word with different stress pattern
3. A. decide
B. invite
C. advise
D. offer
4. A. dependent
B. decisive
C. reliant
D. possible
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
5. The best way to bridge the_________in a family is communication and flexible encouragement.
A. generation gap
B. table manners
C. footstep
D. curfews
6. Most parents don't want their teenagers to have a_______while they are students.
A. lifestyle
B. hairstyle
C. romantic relationship
D. good friend
7. James and his father were reconciled after their ________.
A. argument
B. argumentative
C. argumentatively D. argue
8. Mary is a very_____person. Whenever you ask her to do things for you, you can expect her to do it well.
A. well-informed
B. reliable
C. inconfident
D. dependent
9. It is very essential_______speaking and listening English everyday.
A. practising
B. to practise
C. to practising
D. practised
10. My mother_________dinner when I __________home yesterday afternoon.
A. cooked-came
B. cooked-was coming C. was cooking-was coming D. was cooking-came
11. Many people_________from Covid-19 all over the world in the past 2 years.
A. were rescued
B. are rescued
C. have been rescued D. had been rescued
12. He passed the exam with flying colors,________pleased his parents.
A. who
B. that
C. which
D. what
Find out error that needs correcting in each sentence below
13. You needn't take photographs in this museum because it is restricted.
A
B
C
D
14. Protecting natural resources are necessary for our future generations.
A
B
C
D
15. Should he have much money, he would travel all round the world with his partner.
A
B
C
D
16. While John walked along the road, he saw a foreigner talking to a little Vietnamese girl.
A
B
C
D

READING
Read the passage and give the correct answer for each question
Family is one of the integral parts of human beings. Every human is incomplete without a family. A family
means to have a man, his wife, his kids, and his parents; all are living together. All the family members
share equal parts while sharing the responsibilities within the family. It will make the family complete. It is
believed that the family is given much importance. It is because everyone believed that a good family makes
a good society. Also, a good society can make a good nation.
Moreover, it is also believed that people are living within a family will be happier than people who live
alone. It is because the family can cure many issues. Living within a family makes all members protected
and feel secured from outside arguments. The values and morals of the family will impact growing kids
within society. Children within a family are more active, smart, and quick learners. Also, children who grow
up under the guidance of the elders can build honesty, love, and confidence.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The importance of family
B. Responsibility within the family
C. Members in the family
D. Parents and children in a family
2. The word “integral” in the first paragraph has closest meaning to_____?
A. unnecessary
B. important
C. interesting
D. normal
3. How does a good family have influence on society?
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. What can children who grow up under the guidance of the elders build?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Read the passage and fill in the gap with the right answer
Having a relationship with someone is important to people around the world; (1)________, dating is
different from culture to culture. Here are some examples. Group dating is popular among young people in
Europe and Australia. Groups as large as 30 people take part in events, such as going camping or having a
party. This is seen as a safe way to spend time together, and to help to ease tension because people feel more
(2)________in the company of friends before deciding whether to go on a one-to-one date. In Singapore,
since many young people stay single, the government has tried its best to encourage dating. Dating services
are offered to single people. One of them is speed dating, in (3)_______singles will spend a few minutes
talking to one person before moving on to meet the next one. Online dating is a common way of
matchmaking in the United States. Internet companies are now offering a service called 'online dating
assistant' to help busy people to find a partner. An assistant helps customers to build their profiles, selects
potential matches, and then (4)______several emails to the possible matches until the two people agree to
meet face to face.
1. A. however
2. A. comfort
3. A. where
4. A. send

B. therefore
B. comfortable
B. who
B. sending

C. thus

D. because
C. comfortably
D. uncomfortable
C. whom
D. which
C. sends
D. to send

Rewrite sentences using the words in brackets
1. It is not necessary for Linda to put away all odds and ends. (have to)
 Linda……………………………………………………………………………………
2. It is useful to read books every day. (Reading)
 …………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. His mother last visited Langbiang 5 years ago. (not)
 His…………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Joey finished homework. Then, she went to bed. (had)
 After……………………………………………………………………………………………
THE END

PRACTICE TEST for THE FIRST MID-TERM TEST
ENGLISH 11 – Answer keys
Full name:……………………………………………….Class:………….
LISTENING
Part I. People are talking about their weekends. What did each person NOT do over the weekend? Listen
and circle the correct answer.
(Adopted from https://www.moetenglishclub.com/2018/11/b1-listening-test-1.html)
1. Desmond_________. A. played soccer
B. watch TV
C. played computer games
2. Yolanda_______.
A. went dancing
B. went to history class C. went out to dinner
3. Chuck______.
A. plays soccer
B. hung out with friends C. caught up on schoolwork
4. Erica______. A. went rollerblading in the park B. went shopping
C. went out to dinner
Part II. There is a short conversation between two people. There is a form with some missing words (gaps).
You have to listen to the recording and write a missing word or number in each gap.
(Adopted from https://www.esleschool.com/a2-flyers-listening-test-1-part-2/)
A TALK WITH HARRY

His job is: chef
1. His surname is: (1)…………….
2. His restaurant: (2)……………..
3. His age when he started cooking: (3)……………….
4. Married for: (4)…………….years.
Answer keys: 1/Ramsey 2/White rabbit 3/10 4/20
LANGUAGE
Choose the word with different pronunciation of the underlined part
1. A. rules
B. friends
C. students
D. curfews
2. A. decisive
B. confident
C. assignment
D. reliable
Choose the word with different stress pattern
3. A. decide
B. invite
C. advise
D. offer
4. A. dependent
B. decisive
C. reliant
D. possible
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
5. The best way to bridge the_________in a family is communication and flexible encouragement.
A. generation gap
B. table manners
C. footstep
D. curfews
6. Most parents don't want their teenagers to have a_______while they are students.
A. lifestyle
B. hairstyle
C. romantic relationship
D. good friend
7. James and his father were reconciled after their ________.
A. argument
B. argumentative
C. argumentatively D. argue
8. Mary is a very_____person. Whenever you ask her to do things for you, you can expect her to do it well.
A. well-informed
B. reliable
C. inconfident
D. dependent
9. It is very essential_______speaking and listening English everyday.
A. practising
B. to practise
C. to practising
D. practised
10. My mother_________dinner when I __________home yesterday afternoon.
A. cooked-came
B. cooked-was coming C. was cooking-was coming D. was cooking-came
11. Many people_________from Covid-19 all over the world in the past 2 years.
A. were rescued
B. are rescued
C. have been rescued D. had been rescued
12. He passed the exam with flying colors,________pleased his parents.
A. who
B. that
C. which
D. what
Find out error that needs correcting in each sentence below
13. You needn't take photographs in this museum because it is restricted.
A
B
C
D
14. Protecting natural resources are necessary for our future generations.
A
B
C
D
15. Should he have much money, he would travel all round the world with his partner.
A
B
C
D
16. While John walked along the road, he saw a foreigner talking to a little Vietnamese girl.
A
B
C
D

READING
Read the passage and give the correct answer for each question
Family is one of the integral parts of human beings. Every human is incomplete without a family. A family
means to have a man, his wife, his kids, and his parents; all are living together. All the family members
share equal parts while sharing the responsibilities within the family. It will make the family complete. It is
believed that the family is given much importance. It is because everyone believed that a good family makes
a good society. Also, a good society can make a good nation.
Moreover, it is also believed that people are living within a family will be happier than people who live
alone. It is because the family can cure many issues. Living within a family makes all members protected
and feel secured from outside arguments. The values and morals of the family will impact growing kids
within society. Children within a family are more active, smart, and quick learners. Also, children who grow
up under the guidance of the elders can build honesty, love, and confidence.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The importance of family
B. Responsibility within the family
C. Members in the family
D. Parents and children in a family
2. The word “integral” in the first paragraph has closest meaning to_____?
A. unnecessary
B. important
C. interesting
D. normal
3. How does a good family have influence on society?
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
(A good family makes a good society)
4. What can children who grow up under the guidance of the elders build?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(They can build honesty, love and confidence.)
Read the passage and fill in the gap with the right answer
Having a relationship with someone is important to people around the world; (1)________, dating is
different from culture to culture. Here are some examples. Group dating is popular among young people in
Europe and Australia. Groups as large as 30 people take part in events, such as going camping or having a
party. This is seen as a safe way to spend time together, and to help to ease tension because people feel more
(2)________in the company of friends before deciding whether to go on a one-to-one date. In Singapore,
since many young people stay single, the government has tried its best to encourage dating. Dating services
are offered to single people. One of them is speed dating, in (3)_______singles will spend a few minutes
talking to one person before moving on to meet the next one. Online dating is a common way of
matchmaking in the United States. Internet companies are now offering a service called 'online dating
assistant' to help busy people to find a partner. An assistant helps customers to build their profiles, selects
potential matches, and then (4)______several emails to the possible matches until the two people agree to
meet face to face.
1. A. however
2. A. comfort
3. A. where
4. A. send

B. therefore
B. comfortable
B. who
B. sending

C. thus

D. because
C. comfortably
D. uncomfortable
C. whom
D. which
C. sends
D. to send

Rewrite sentences using the words in brackets
1. It is not necessary for Linda to put away all odds and ends. (have to)
 Linda……………………………………………………………………………………
2. It is useful to read books every day. (Reading)
 …………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. His mother last visited Langbiang 5 years ago. (not)
 His…………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Joey finished her homework. Then, she went to bed. (had)
 After……………………………………………………………………………………………
THE END