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anh 11 GK 2

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

. “Could you pass that book over to me, please?” – “____”

A. Yes, of course.        B. No, why not?          C. Actually, I'm busy.              D. Yes, go ahead.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

“If I were you, I would apply for the scholarship to the University of Melbourne.” – “____”

A. I'm not afraid so.                 B. No way!                  C. I guess I should.                  D. I hope so.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

“I hear you've passed your exam. Congratulations!” – “____”

A. What a pity! B. You're welcome.                 C. I'm alright.               D. Thank you.

a)

D

b)

C

c)

B

d)

A

4.

“Why do you choose French as your second major?” – “____”

A. Because it's quite like English.                                B. Because they are friendly.

C. I don't really care.                                                     D. It's nice to say so.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

“Can I have a quick look at your lecture notes?” – “____”

A. Of course not today.                                    B. So far, so good!

C. No, I don't think so.                                      D. Sorry, I'm using them myself.

a)

D

b)

B

c)

C

d)

A

6.

- "Let's go to the Dr. Millet's seminar on learning styles this afternoon!”  - “____”

A. I wish I could but I'm busy then.                             B. Learning styles are really subjective.

C. Thanks, I won't.                                                        D. I would if I were you.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

7.

- "Mom, I've received an offer for a summer internship in Singapore!” - “____”

A. Really? Good luck!                                     B. Oh, that's great! Congratulations!

C. I couldn't agree more.                                               D. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.

. “Sorry, I'm late! May I come in, Miss Millie?” – “____”

A. Yes, come in, please!          B. Not right now.                     C. Let's do it!               D. I guess so.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

"What an imaginative essay you've written, Matt!” – “____”

A. That's the least I could do.                                      B. Actually, I don't mind.

C. Thanks, it's nice of you to say so.                              D. Sorry, just my luck!

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.

.- “It was very kind of you to help me with the difficult homework!"

A. Oh, don't mention it. B. Sorry, I don't know. C. That sounds nice.   D. Thanks a lot.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

. “Do you mind if I use your dictionary for a while?” – “____”

A. Yes, I don't mind.         B. No, I don't think so.      C. Yes, go ahead.         D. No, go right ahead.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

Work harder or you'll fail the exam!” – “____”

A. Oh, that's fine for me!         B. Thanks, I will.         C. That sounds great!               D. Sure, go ahead!

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

13.

“I'm sorry, teacher. I've left my exercise book at home today!” – “

A. I'm afraid, you can't.                                    B. Well, don't do that again next time.

C. No, of course not.                                                     D. I hope you won't.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

. "Shall I lend you a hand with the survey questionnaire?” – “____”

A. Yes, I'd love to.                                                       B. That sounds interesting!

C. Sure! That would be great help!                                 D. How about tomorrow?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.

. - “I’ll celebrate my graduation party this weekend. Could you come?"   - “____”

A. Yes, of course, I will.                                              B. How can this be?

C. The more, the merrier.                                              D. Great work! Keep up!

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Cutting down on energy use is the best way to help reduce global warming.

A. Shrinking                B. Declining                 C. Decreasing              D. Increasing

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

We should grow more trees so that they can absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

A. emit             B. take in                      C. consume                  D . cut off

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

18.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

3. Farmers turned to bio-fertilisers after they had been told about the dangers of chemical fertilisers.

A. trusted                     B. disbelieved               C. counted on               D. depended on

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

They were criticised for having acted irresponsibly towards the environment.

A. blamed                    B. commended             C. condemned              D. denounced

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

20.

vMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

They were criticised for having acted irresponsibly towards the environment.

A. blamed                    B. commended             C. condemned              D. denounced

a)

B

b)

A

c)

C

d)

D

21.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of optional courses in the university.

A. mandatory               B. selective                  C. free                          D. limited

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

22.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

The factory was fined for having dumped a huge amount of rubbish into the river.

A. penalised                 B. levied                      C. compensated                        D. punished

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

23.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Schools are more relaxed nowadays as discipline is less tough than before.

A. accurate                   B. severe                      C. strict            D. loose

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

24.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

9. Well, Mrs Baker, you'll be pleased to hear that George has made a dramatic improvement in geography.

A. meaningful B. important                 C. insignificant             D. steady

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

25.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Most of the students in our country are interested in pursuing higher education to get bachelor's degrees.

A. following                 B. giving up                  C. trying                       D. interrupting

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

26.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questio

We need to cut down on the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

A. intake                      B. retake                      C. uptake                     D. discharge

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

27.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

In the past, a lot of countries denied having contributed to global warming.

A. agreed                      B. refuted                     C. approved                  D. avoided

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

28.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Global warming has severe impact on water supplies.

A. very good                B. very bad                   C. normal                     D. long-lasting

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

29.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

If you want to get a high mark on a test, review the material carefully beforehand.

A. performance             B. score                        C. figure                       D. note

rstand

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

30.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

As fossil fuel resources are running out, it is important for the government to find some types of alternative energy.

A. irreplaceable            B. substitute                 C. impossible               D. practical

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

31.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Forests absorb and capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

A. take up                     B. take in                      C. take over                  D. take to

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

32.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Flood and drought are two major causes of famine.

A. family                      B. obesity                     C. hygiene                    D. hunger

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

33.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

When you sit for the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed.

A. answer                     B. take                         C. make                       D. write

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

34.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

10. If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low mark.

A. declare                     B. estimate                   C. communicate                        D. understand

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D