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FIRST TERM REVISION 2 _ Class 11
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. threaten B. throw C. thankful D. though
2. A. mutual B. return C. computer D. opportunity
3. A. shrine B. ripe C. agrarian D. polite
4 A. cheat B. chance C. Christmas D. children
II. Read the text carefully and then choose the correct answer for each question.
Germany had one of the lowest rates of unemployment back in 1980. It stood at just 3 %. Now the rate is increasing. The United States has had ups and downs. In 1980, it was about 2%; 7.5% in 1981 and in 1984, it was the same rate in 1980. Great Britain heads the unemployment chart. In 1980, their situation was the same as the US. There followed a sharp rise in 1981, when the rate was 10.5%. This rose gradually over the next 2 years to 13%. In 1984, there was no great change but 1985 saw another increase to about 13.5% and figures do not look as though they are on their way down yet.
1. What was the rate of unemployment in Germany in 1980?
A. 2% B. 3% C. 7.5% D. 13%
2. What was the rate of unemployment in the US in 1984?
A. 2% B. 3% C. 7.5% D. 13%
3. Which country had the highest rates of unemployment?
A. Germany B. France C. the US D. Great Britain
4. When did Great Britain have the highest rate?
A. 1980 B. 1981 C. 1984 D. 1985
5. In Great Britain, the rate of unemployment is ……………………?
A. on their way down B. not on their way down
C. not increasing D. lowest
III. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word
In many countries in process of industrialization, overcrowded cities present a (1)………. problem. The (2)………. of towns is mainly caused by the drift of large numbers of people from the rural areas. The (3)………. long-term solution is to make (4)………. in the rural areas more attractive, which would (5)………. people to stay there. This could be achieved by providing incentives for people to go and work in the villages. Moreover, (6)………. in the rural areas, such as transportation, health and education services should be (7)……….. .
1. A. little B. basic C. major D. practical
2. A. population B. popularity C. underpopulation D. overpopulation
3. A. barely B. only C. single D. one
4. A. sights B. surroundings C. atmosphere D. life
5. A. insist B. suggest C. encourage D. persuade
6. A. equipment B. facilities C. means D. appliances
7. A. invested B. increased C. impressed D. improved
IV. Rewrite the following sentences using the cues provided
1. “You’d better look for a new job, Andrew.”
Jane advised……..………………………………………………………………
2. You can’t visit the United States unless you get a visa.
If………………………………………………………………………………….
3. “You’re selfish”, Jack said to me.
Jack accused……..…………………………………………………………….....
4. It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away.
The meat was……………………………………………………………………...
5. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
In spite of………………………………………………………………………….
6. I couldn’t write to Alice because I didn’t know her address.
If I ………………………………………………………………………………..
7. “If I had any money, I’d buy you a drink”, she said to me
She told me .............................................................................................................
8. “If I catch the plane, I’ll be home by five”, he said
He said ......................................................................................................................
9. She bought a bike and cycled home.
Having …..…………………………………………………………………………
10. “Excuse me, but I forgot to do my homework,” the girl said to her teacher.
The girl apologized……….....……………………………………………………..
V. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D
1. Agrarian people depend on the lunar calendar to prepare for their crops.
A. gardeners