LUONG THE VINH HIGH PRACTICE TEST UNIT 8 – GRADE 11

SCHOOL Time allowed: 45 minutes

2023-2024
Name: __________________________________ Class: ________

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each of the
following questions.
1. A. thoughtful B. threaten C. therefore D. thin
2. A. grease B. sympathy C. horse D. rose
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. prioritize B. decisiveness C. ability D. necessary
4. A. difficult B. interesting C. ambitious D. probable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
5. ________ I would do is wait for further instructions.
A. What said B. That I said C. What I said D. It is what
6. Even though at times _______ I wish for is to be left alone, I know that would be a total
disaster.
A. all B. that C. where D. when
7. _______ my parents gave me the fish tank.
A. It was on my birthday when B. It was my birthday on that
C. It was my birthday that D. It was on my birthday that
8. _______ independence thinking skills at an early age will help your children build
confidence and self-esteem.
A. Enquiring B. Inquiring C. Acquiring D. Requiring
9. I'll never forget all you’ve done for me, but it’s time to cut the _______. I want you to
go away. I need time alone to think.
A. short B. cord C. stem D. cost
Read the following email and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 12.
Dear Ms. Black,
I attended the seminar hosted by Washington and Baker, and I thought your presentation
was (10) ______ and that your proposal about using empty spaces sounded like the most
effective plan for how to solve the problems. In fact, our office will be (11) ______ repairs
in a moth to give our staff a more stable and comfortable workplace.
While this takes place, I want you to work in my office as a consultant. I would greatly
appreciate your opinion on the first part of the strategy (12) _____ we are trying to find the
optimal way to go about these changes.
Sincerely,
Gregory Rice
10. A. interesting B. interested C. interest D. interests
11. A. undergoing B. finishing C. postponing D. displaying
12. A. as B. why C. that D. unless
Read the following email and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 15.
THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM!
SAVE THE DATE AND CELEBRATE WITH US
Due to (13) ______ circumstances, we have (14) ______ our wedding and look
forward to celebrating with you on our new wedding date.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2021
7:00PM EST
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church
Mercer Island, WA
COVID-19 UPDATES: We will be taking extra (15) ______ for our event and care
for the health of our guests. Further updates will be communicated closer to our
event.

13. A. predictable B. foreseen C. unforeseen D. anticipated

14. A. postponed B. postponing C. postponement D. to postpone
15. A. naivete B. ignorance C. carelessness D. precautions
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 16
a. At every stage of life, the definition of independence changes for us. Therefore, as we
grow, our responsibilities also change.
b. However, independence does not come by itself, it brings its partner called responsibility.
c. This following essay will analyze what responsibility and independence mean to us when
we are a kid, a teenager, and an adult.
d. Thus, what does independence and responsibilities mean to us at different stages of life?
e. Everyone matures at a different rate and as a person matures, a person becomes more
independent.
16. A. e – b – d – a – c B. e – a – b – d – c
C. e – d – a – c – b D. e – b – a – d – c
Question 17
Hello Everyone,
a. Please remember to place all used paper into these bins to avoid clutter around the
photocopying machine.
b. We recently discovered that photocopying papers on both sides causes the machine to
jam, so we kindly ask all staff members not to photocopy items on both sides.
c. Most importantly, do not leave confidential papers lying around the photocopying
station; instead, place them in the yellow bin next to the door.
d. To continue our environmentally friendly office regulations, blue recycling bins have
been placed next to all copying machines.
e. Although these are new guidelines, please try your best to follow them to the best of
your ability.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
17. A. b – d – e – a - c B. b – a – c – e – d
C. b – d – a – e - c D. b – c – e – a – d
Mark the letter, A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 - 23.
It has always been the case that in certain ways our lives are intertwined with the
lives of others. However, in the modern era, (18) ________, whereas others believe that
people have grown to be more independent.
One reason that people think we are more dependent on each other is because of
our reliance on others to provide a positive image of ourselves. People are bombarded
these days with pictures of beautiful models and people who seem to have perfect lives.
Many people therefore feel the need to go on social media, such as Facebook and
Instagram, in order to post pictures and they need others to get as many ‘likes’ as possible.
(19) ________, because of the hectic and busy lives some families lead, it is argued they
are dependent on others to support them, (20) ________ because the parents don’t have
time.
However, despite this, overall I believe that people are generally more independent.
This can be seen in the way that so many people live away from their families and lead
their own lives. For example, families used to live nearby to each other, but nowadays
people often reside in different cities to their parents and siblings or in other countries, (21)
________. Not only this, people prefer more privacy than in the past and do not require
help from others, seen in the way that neighbours these days often do not know each other
or interact at all.
In conclusion, (22) ________, it is generally the case that people now live more
independent lives. (23) ________.
18 A. on the contrary, many some people believe that dependency between people has
. increased
B. some people believe that dependency between people has increased
C. although many other people believe that dependency between people has
increased
D. in case some people believe that dependency between people has increased
19 A. In contrast to this,
. B. In regard to this,
C. In addition to this,
D. In accordance to this,
20 A. such as with grandparents helping to take care of their grandchildren
. B. such as grandparents help to take care of their grandchildren
C. such as with grandparents help to take care of their grandchildren
D. such with grandparents helping to take care of their grandchildren
21 A. seeing one other only rarely in some cases
. B. seeing each other only in rarely some cases
C. to see each other only rarely in some cases
D. seeing each other only rarely in some cases
22 A. despite of the fact that in certain ways people are more dependent
. B. although in certain ways people are more independent
C. although in certain ways people are more dependent
D. until in certain ways people are more dependent
23 A. Only over time it will be revealed as to whether this is a positive or negative
. development for society.
 B. Only over time will it be revealed as to whether this is a positive or negative
development for society.
C. Only over time will it be revealed as to whether this is a positive and negative
development for society.
D. Only over time will it be revealed to whether this is a positive or negative
development for society.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 – 28.
Would you like to learn to rock climb? Or spend time working at an animal
sanctuary? That's (24) ____ Andrea Black and Jenny Smith are doing as part of their Duke
of Edinburgh Award programme. The award encourages young people to do exciting
cultural, social and adventure activities in their free time. The Queen's husband, the Duke
of Edinburgh, started the award in 1956. He started it (25) ____ he wanted young people to
learn to help themselves and other people.
The award is for people aged 14-25, and there are three levels: Bronze, for those
aged 14 or over, Silver for over 15s, and Gold for over 16s. You have to complete four
activities to (26) ____ the award:
– go on an expedition (e.g. hiking, kayaking or climbing)
– learn a new practical or social skill (anything from painting to podcasting!)
– take (27) ____ a physical challenge (e.g. learn or improve at a sport)
– do voluntary work helping people or the environment (e.g. work with disabled or
elderly people, or (28) ______ money for a charity).
Young people usually do the award at a Duke of Edinburgh club at their school or
at a local youth group. They decide what they are going to do, and write a plan. It usually
takes between one and three years to finish an award.
24. A. what B. why C. which D. when
25. A. therefore B. but C. because D. if
26. A. compete B. accept C. realize D. achieve
27. A. on B. in C. away D. after
28. A. lift B. increase C. raise D. advance
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.
MANAGING TIME
Time management: two words that have me breaking out in a cold sweat. Why
should I suddenly have to learn how to manage my time? Surely time had got on perfectly
well for several millennia without requiring management, let alone by me. But my
university tutor was adamant: time needed some managing and apparently it was up to me
to do it.
First of all, let's be clear. I do have plenty of time to manage. As an arts student, I
generally have 23 hours in the day that aren't given over to going to lectures. But I
generally need somebody to tell me what I should be writing, so I go to lectures.
Perhaps I had "taken on too much"? I'd been elected to four committees, produced
a play, applied for a part time job, hung around the college bar with my friends, and
written the odd essay. But I thought I was coping well. Sure, there was the day when I did
the research for an essay on the morning of deadline day and wrote it that afternoon, but
that was a one off.
 On second thoughts, maybe my tutor is right. It's difficult to give up what you're
involved in but perhaps it's a good idea to sit back and have a breather once in a while.
Even an arts student has to get down to some real work!
29. What was the writer's initial reaction to his tutor's ultimatum?
A. He had to admit that it was sound advice.
B. He failed to see how it could help him.
C. He had no understanding of what it meant.
D. He had tried it before so he knew it would fail.
30. What is the writer's job?
A. He's a time manager. B. He's a lecturer.
C. He's an arts student. D. He's a university tutor.
31. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something he had done?
A. Producing a play B. Getting a part time job
C. Writing an essay D. Head of four committees
32. The writer slowly begins to realize that he should ____.
A. spend more time with his friends B. end his obsession with leisure pursuit
C. integrate more into university life D. apply himself to the real task in hand
33. The word "breather" in the passage mostly means ____.
A. an assignment B. a machine C. a rest D. a passion
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40.
When I tell people about the idea of moving out, many people's reaction is like,
"what do your parents say?" because they assume the parents would not like their children
to leave them. Well I don't know if my parents like it but I can tell you my parents support
and respect my decision. They think it is good for me to try and live on my own and then I
would know it is the best to stay with my family. The most important reason for
independent living is to save the travelling time to work. It used to take me one hour
fifteen minutes to travel to work from my previous living place.
From my new apartment, it just takes me thirty minutes so I saved forty-five
minutes' traveling time. I don't have to get up so early and I save two-third of my traveling
cost. It does not only save my time to travel for work but also from most of the places in
Hong Kong. In addition, I gain my personal space and freedom by independent living. I
make my own decision all the time, I do not have to say whether I would go home for
dinner, I can invite my friends to come up and stay late.
Of course, there are some trade-offs in living on your own. If you want to rent an
apartment, there are lots of preparatory work to do. You have to keep visiting the
apartments to search for your ideal one. You have to negotiate with the landlord about the
price, furniture inclusion, who is responsible for the maintenance of the furniture and
equipment. My experience was that after we moved into the apartment, it was not until the
kitchen cupboard was soaked with water that we found out there was water leakage in the
kitchen sink.
Money is the main issue in living on your own. You have to be responsible for all
the expenses, for example, the rent, electricity, gas, water, telephone, internet bills, etc.
Therefore, you've got to be well prepared and save up for your bills. Although I find my
transportation time much shorter, the saved time is spent on other things, such as cooking
and some other household chores. I think preparing and cooking the food do occupy a
significant portion of my time, therefore I always try to make simple meals. On the other
hand, I have to regularly tidy up my apartment and wash my clothes, so it doesn't really
save much of my time after all,
Now everything is settled down, I'm getting used to my new life and I am enjoying
it. I feel that moving out makes it easier for me to strike a balance between my work, my
social life, my study and my family. It may be troublesome but it may worth.
34. Why does the writer want to move out?
A. Many people assume that he should live independently.
B. His parents would like him to live far from them.
C. His parents do not support and respect his decision.
D. It makes his travelling to work more convenient.
35. All of the following are mentioned as the benefits of living in the new place EXCEPT
____.
A. saving time and money B. making his own decisions
C. staying up late with friends D. enjoying more freedom
36. The word "trade-offs" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. regulations B. disadvantages C. preparations D. benefits
37. Which of the following is NOT included in the preparatory work of renting an
apartment?
A. Bargaining the price B. Fixing defective facilities
C. Visiting various apartments D. Discussing what furniture to include
38. The writer mentions the kitchen cupboard soaked with water to show that ____.
A. the landlord of his apartment is not reliable
B. the facilities in the apartment are bad
C. the maintenance of facilities is not easy
D. the preparatory work was not done well
39. The word "it" in the passage refers to ____.
A. my work B. my social life C. enjoying life D. moving out
40. What conclusion does the writer make about moving out?
A. It is too troublesome to live on his own.
B. It enables him to gain balance in life.
C. It is easier for others not for him.
D. He is enjoying the trouble that it brings.