WorksheetsEnd-of-Term Review (2025-2026) English 11 - Language Focus
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences Question 1. _____ one hand on the steering wheel, Ann opened a can of soda pop with her free hand.
To keep
Keep
In keeping
Keeping
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences Question 2. _____ at by everyone, he was disappointed.
Laughed
Laugh
Laughing
In laugh
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences Question 3. ________ from what you say, you are innocent.
To judge
Judging
Judge
To be judged
______ so much, the doll is still on the shelf.
Cost
Costs
To cost
Costing
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences Question 5. ________ by the visitor, the clavichord could not be used.
Broken
Break
Breaking
Broke
________ recently, my house is shining like a diamond.
To renovate
Renovated
Renovating
Renovate
________ his glasses, the professor shook his head with disappointment.
Removing
To remove
Removed
Remove
________ by a famous author, the book was a best-seller.
Writing
To write
Written
Write
Please stop ________ me in the middle of the sentence.
interrupt
To interrupt
interrupting
interrupts
They finished ________ and then they wanted ________ out for pleasure.
learn/to go
to learn/to go
learnt/goes
learning/to go
It’s no use ________ him. He never allows anybody ________ advice.
advise/give
To advise/to give
advising/giving
advising/to give
We need to stop ________ at what damage we have done to the nature and try ________ it before it’s too late.
looking/to fix
to look/to fix
to look/fixing
looking/fixing
I ________ be delighted to show you round the factory.
ought to
would
might
can
I’m quite happy to walk. You ________ drive me home.
can’t
haven’t
needn’t
mustn’t
I can watch TV and play computer games on Sunday because I ________ go to school that day.
mustn’t
shouldn’t
don’t need
don’t have to
I do not mind at all. You ________ apologize.
shouldn’t
needn’t
mustn’t
oughtn’t to
While her husband was in the army, Janet ________ to him twice a week.
A. was writing
B. wrote
C. was written
D. had written
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences I ________ for her two hours, but she ________ yet.
A. am waiting - don’t come
B. have been waiting - hasn’t come
C. waited - came
D. wait - does not come
When she came into the hall, she ________ her arms to the audience, smiled and bowed deeply.
opened
had opened
was opening
is opening
These are the highest words of praise they ________ from the old man.
ever heard
have ever had
had ever had
will have ever heard
The situation looks ________. We must do something.
good
well
bad
badly
________ you usually feel ________ before an examination?
A. Are/nervous
B. Do/nervously
C. Do/nervous
D. Are/nervously
Do you think Margaret will take the job you offered her?- I don’t know. She seemed ________ in it, however.
interesting
interestingly
interested
interest
I didn’t think it was you. Your voice sounded ________ on the phone.
stranger
strangely
strangling
strange
All ____ were asked to list all the members of ASEAN that they could think of in a one-minute period.
A. participates
B. participations
C. participants
D. participating
We will create a stable, prosperous and highly ____ ASEAN Economic community.
compete
competition
competitor
competitive
Unfortunately, the solution to this problem is neither simple nor ____.
economy
economic
economical
economancy
The members meet once a week to develop and adopt proposals on new ____ and legislation.
policy
politic
political
politician
Increasing numbers of children are __________ from mental health problems due to bad habits.
suffering
recovering
harming
improving
If you want to have a long, healthy life, you need to exercise to have a good level of ____.
intelligence
activities
weight
fitness
The ASEAN charter entered into ____ after ten members signed it.
action
force
influence
order
Parents’ strict rules may put more ________ on teenagers.
burden
pressure
problem
stuff
He doesn’t want to follow in his father’s ________ as a doctor.
attitude
privacy
tradition
footstep
They may also be more sustainable, with green spaces and __________ energy sources.
nuclear
renewable
traditional
non-renewable
The government must take ____ to cut vehicle emissions.
measures
repeat
discover
ban
The effects of climate change on humans and nature are ____.
catastrophic
temperature
global
risk
ASEAN always attempts to _______ adequate support to victims of natural disasters in the area.
conduct
involve
present
administer
Most climate scientists agree the main cause of the current global warming trend is human expansion of the greenhouse ____.
gas
damage
cause
effect
Ocean water also will expand if it warm, ____ further to sea level rise.
leading
contributing
getting
making
Research on longevity continues to explore ways to enhance the quality of life and _______ the lifespan of individuals.
strengthen
surround
extend
expand
Question 4.
A. Fluently
B. Consequently
C. Frequently
D. Officially
Question 5.A.
observe
community
issue
pressure
Where in paragraph I does the following sentence best fit?
[I]
[II]
[III]
[IV]
The word “perish” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _______.
develop
adapt
vanish
multiply
According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT a cause of extinction?
natural catastrophes
food insufficiency
ability to adapt
climatic variations
The word “One” in paragraph 2 refers to
fossil record
mass extinction
extinct species
asteroid impact
Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question. It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that have ever existed on Earth are now extinct. Extinction occurs when a species can no longer survive in a changing environment. Causes vary but often include climate shifts, food shortages, and competition from better-adapted species. Natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and asteroid impacts have also played a role in extinctions. In other words, when sudden changes make an environment uninhabitable, species may perish. The word “worsened” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.
intensified
increased
improved
strengthened
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Some scientists believe that mass extinctions occur in cycles.
B. The extinction of one species can lead to the extinction of others.
C. Human activities are currently contributing to species loss.
D. The last mass extinction event occurred 26 million years ago.
Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question. It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that have ever existed on Earth are now extinct. Extinction occurs when a species can no longer survive in a changing environment. Causes vary but often include climate shifts, food shortages, and competition from better-adapted species. Natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and asteroid impacts have also played a role in extinctions. In other words, when sudden changes make an environment uninhabitable, species may perish. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Human-caused extinction rates are faster than natural extinctions in the past.
All mass extinctions in Earth's history have been caused by asteroid impacts.
Species that are unable to adapt to environmental changes will always survive.
Earth has completely stopped experiencing extinction events in recent history.
Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question. It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that have ever existed on Earth are now extinct. Extinction occurs when a species can no longer survive in a changing environment. Causes vary but often include climate shifts, food shortages, and competition from better-adapted species. Natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and asteroid impacts have also played a role in extinctions. In other words, when sudden changes make an environment uninhabitable, species may perish. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
Extinction is a natural process, but humans have significantly increased species loss.
Dinosaurs were not the only species to go extinct in a mass extinction event.
Evolution helps species adapt but does not prevent all from going extinct.
Mass extinctions are rare events that occur approximately every 100 million years.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
A. b - c - a
B. a - c - b
C. b - a - c
D. c - a - b
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. Question 2.
a – b – c
b – c – a
c – a – b
a – c – b
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. Question 3.
A. a – c – b
B. b – a – c
C. a – b – c
D. c – a – b
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. Question 4. a. Emily: I saw the ASEAN camp is being held in Singapore at a technology university. b. Emily: We should check the travel details and accommodation information quickly this week. c. Felix: Wow, a chance to visit Singapore and learn to code sounds really exciting.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. Dear Principal Son, I am writing to propose an idea for a special event at our school called ASEAN Awareness Week. I am confident this would be a fun and educational week for everyone. Could I meet with you briefly to discuss this idea further? Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Ngo Dan Thanh
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
A. e - a - c - b - d
B. e - a - d - b - c
C. b - d - c - a - e
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. Question 7. a. This forces animals to move to new areas, but often they cannot find enough food there or adapt fast enough. b. The changing climate also confuses natural signals, making birds migrate too early or sea turtles lay eggs that produce only female offspring.
A. a - b
B. b - a
ASEAN countries should support sports programs for young people because exercise is very important for their health and happiness. In the end, investing in youth sports is an investment in a healthier, more united, and more successful ASEAN region. Playing sports can also increase national pride and create strong friendships between countries through competitions like the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. These programs help teenagers stay active and also teach them useful skills, such as discipline and working well with others. Encouraging young talent early allows nations to develop future professional athletes who can succeed internationally.
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Question 9. a. Alex: I started riding my bicycle to work instead of using my car last week. b. Alex: And it’s a good way to get some exercise before starting my long workday! c. Bella: Every time you cycle, you are making a positive difference for the climate. d. Alex: Exactly! My car burns petrol, which adds to the problem of global warming. e. Bella: That is great! You are helping the planet by not releasing harmful gases.
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Teenagers can fight this by adopting the "reduce, reuse, repair" philosophy instead of always buying new things. For instance, they can organize clothes swaps with friends or shop at second-hand stores for unique items. By becoming more conscious consumers, teens reduce the demand for energy-intensive manufacturing. The "fast fashion" and consumer culture contribute greatly to global warming. If something breaks, learning to repair it instead of throwing it away saves resources and landfill space.
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Dear Ms. Huong, I am writing because I really enjoyed our last lesson about climate change. I find this subject very interesting, and I want to understand the topics better than I do now. I am looking for simple texts, maybe at an introductory level, that explain the main problems clearly. Could you please recommend some extra reading materials or articles for me? I am especially interested in reading more about things like renewable energy and how regular people can help the environment every day. Getting these materials would really help me prepare for our next assignment. Thank you very much for your time and for being a great teacher. Best regards, Nguyen Nam
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ASEAN programs focus on giving teens valuable real-world skills that school often doesn't cover. These activities push you outside your comfort zone and build great self-confidence. Essentially, you gain practical experience that makes you stand out from the crowd.
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Learning how to communicate your ideas effectively in a diverse group is a huge advantage for your future career.
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Question 13. a. Benjamin: Exactly! It's about doing something meaningful together at home. b. William: That's true. We could make some tea and look through them slowly. c. Benjamin: Maybe, but it would be a nice way to reminisce and spend some quality time together. d. Benjamin: I was thinking we could finally get around to sorting out those old photos together. e. William: Oh wow, that's a blast from the past! It would take ages, though.
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High-density housing, while efficient for space, can bring several problems to future cities. Living very close to many neighbors can also lead to more noise and less quiet time at home. With many people in a small area, these essential services can become overcrowded and less efficient, making daily life more difficult for everyone. Additionally, it often puts a heavy strain on public services and infrastructure, like roads, public transport, and schools. A major disadvantage is the reduced personal space and privacy for residents, which can make people feel crowded and stressed in their daily lives.
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Compulsory PE ensures that all students get regular physical activity, helping to combat sedentary lifestyles and the health problems associated with them. In today's digital world, many children spend too much time sitting and looking at screens. These skills are important not just for sports, but for everyday life, improving balance and agility. Therefore, mandatory PE helps children become more active and physically capable individuals. PE classes are vital for developing fundamental motor skills and coordination.
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Hi Everyone, I had an idea about how we can grow closer and learn from each other. By listening to each other's stories, we can gain new insights and maybe even find solutions to our own problems. Also, understanding each other's viewpoints can help us be more understanding and supportive as a family. We've all gone through different situations and have unique ways of understanding the world. I think it would be great if we made more of an effort to share our different experiences and the way we see things. Hearing about how someone else handled a difficult situation, for example, could be really helpful. I think we'd all be surprised by how much we can learn from each other. Love, Nancy
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* Which of the following is the correct word count for a paragraph about one topic, as specified in the instructions?
120 – 150 words
80 – 100 words
200 – 250 words
50 – 70 words
My full name is:
John Smith
Michael Johnson
David Williams
Robert Brown
I am __ years old.
10
20
30
40
My hobby is:
Reading books
Playing video games
Cooking
Swimming
People often engage in activities they enjoy during their free time. Which of the following is a reason people like doing these activities?
Because they find them relaxing or enjoyable.
Because they are forced to do them.
Because they dislike spending time alone.
Because they want to avoid all activities.
PART 1: SELF-INTRODUCTION
My dream job is:
Doctor
Teacher
Engineer
Chef
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to have a long and healthy life?
Maintaining a balanced diet
Regular exercise
Taking care of mental health
Ignoring bad habits
Which type of city is designed to be environmentally friendly and uses advanced technology for infrastructure and daily life?
Smart city
Traditional city
Industrial city
Historical city
