GCSE MOCK TESTS (2)

SƠ GD&ĐT VINH PHUC TRƯƠNG THPT LIÊN SƠN (Đề thi gồm: 04 trang) ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÊ SỐ 105 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Ho va tên thi sinh:…………………………………………………………………… SBD:………………………… Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answersheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences Question 1: A believes B develops C physics D parents Question 2: A private B attract C marriage D romantic Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position ofprimary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A exchange B support C social D attempt Question 4: A compulsory B admirable C curriculum D biography 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 italic part in each of the following questions Question 5: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy A easily annoyed or irritated B very happy and satisfied C feeling embarrassed D talking too much Question 6: Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of labour-saving devices A Official B Schooling C Foreign D Household 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 italic part in each of the questions Question 7: Tom Swayer became internationally famous for his novels A infamous B celebrated C well-known D unknown Question 8: Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to well at school A puts off B attends to C approves ofD looks for Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 9: A large number of Indian men agrees that it is unwise to confide in their wives A wives B A large C agrees D confide in Question 10: Even though she looks very beautiful, she is twice older than my twenty-year-old sister A twenty-year-old B Even though C looks D older than Question 11: Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also a source of trained and educated personnel for the whole country A importance B educated C economies D the whole country Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12: I applied for the job, but was _ A turned off B got over C turned down D taken away Question 13: A(n) _ is an official document stating that you have passed an examination, completed a course, or achieved some necessary qualifications A test B requirement C education D certificate Question 14: She took a course in fine arts _ starting her own business in interior design A in order to B with reference to C in terms of D with a view to Question 15: The preparations _ by the time the guests _ A had finished - were arriving B have finished - arrived C had been finished - arrived D have been finished - were arrive Question 16: Her family and friends have given her lots of _ A support B supportive C supporter D supporting C neither does my brothers D neither are my brothers © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 1/4 Question 17: _ schooling is compulsory in Australia between _ ages of six and seventeen A Ø - the B The - a C The - Ø D A - an Question 18: The mother asked her son _ A where he has been B where has he been C where he had been D where had he been Question 19: Vietnam won their first Olympic gold medal _ Hoang Xuan Vinh won the men's 10m air pistol on August, 2016 A when B while C after D before Question 20: Some people are concerned with physical _ when choosing a wife or husband A attractiveness B attractively C attraction D attractive Question 21: I saw a lot of new people at the party, _ seemed familiar A some of who B some of whom C whom D some of that Question 22: Maths, Vietnamese literature, English are the _ subjects in national exams A additional B favourite C core D center Question 23: My father isn't interested in tennis and _ A so aren't my brothers B my brothers don't either 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 following questions Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 24: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A Everybody uses only one form of communication B Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners C When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication D Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest Question 25: People need to communicate in order to _ A create language barriers B keep from reading with their fingertip C express thoughts and feelings D be picturesque and exact Question 26: The word "wink" in paragraph means most nearly the same as _ A close two eyes briefly B close one eye briefly C bob the head up and down D shake the head from side to side Question 27: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here? A B C 11 D Question 28: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _ A the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication B ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language C verbalization is the most common form of communication D there are many forms of communication in existence today Question 29: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? A Braille B Body language C Signal flags D Picture signs Question 30: What is the best title for the passage? © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 2/4 A Ways of Expressing Feelings B Picturesque Symbols of Communication C The Many Forms of Communication D The Important of Sign Language Question 31: The word "these"in paragraphl refers to _ A thoughts and feelings B the deaf and the mute C tourists D sign language motions Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (32) _ you in the UK and USA when you first meet people They work in a very organized way and prefer to one thing at a time They don't likeinterruptions (33) _ changes of schedule Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments At meeting, it's important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (34) _ speaker If you give a presentation, you should focus (35) _ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (36) _ a person asks you to Question 32: A as Question 33: A sudden Question 34: A the other Question 35: A to Question 36: A as B while B.suddenly B others B in B since C as if C abruptly C another C on C unless D such as D promptly D other D at D if only 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 following questions The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary education prior to attending university or college This may be accomplished either at public or government-operated schools, or at private schools These 12 years of schooling or their equivalent may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is that a large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries have experienced the American education system and graduated from a university or school in the USA In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the world's best schools That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment in your future Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school, a thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student will find it difficult to make the right academic choices It is no surprise that the American education system and the American school system host more international students than any other country in the world! Question 37: According to the text, students in the USA A spend less than 12 years for primary and secondary education B are made to take primary and secondary education in the country C are not necessarily take primary and secondary education in the country D needn't take primary and secondary education Question 38: What does the word “their” in paragraph refer to? A students B universities C colleagues D school Question 39: Which sentence is TRUE? A Many leaders all over the world have studied in the US B There are not many foreign students in the US C Foreign students are not offered opportunities in the US D The US education is not good enough for foreign students © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 3/4 Question 40: The writer _ the US education A appreciates B overstates C underestimates D dislikes Question 41: What is the writer's advice? A International students should have a thorough understanding of how the American education system works before going there to study B International students should not study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school C Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student can make the right academic choices D International students should not invest their future education in the US Question 42: The word “essential” in paragraph could be best replaced by A compulsory B imperative C neccessary D advisory Question 43: The expression “government-operated” in paragraph could be best replaced by A boarding B independent C state D vocational Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following sentences Question 44: John is studying hard He doesn't want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam C John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam D John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam Question 45: He felt very tired However, he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain A He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain B Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain C As of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain D Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 46: ~ Mary: "Hello, I’d like to speak to Mr Green, please." ~ John: " _" A I’m sorry, I’ll call again later B I’m afraid I don’t know C Sorry, can you say that again? D Let’s wait Question 47: Two friends Mai and Nam are talking about Nam’s new cell phone ~ Man: "Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Đào." ~ Lady: " _" A I agree with you B Oh, I don’t know C Thank you I’m glad you like it D You’re welcome Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions Question 48: My mother had the house decorated A My mother has just decorated the house B The house was decorated by my mother C My mother had to decorate the house D My mother had someone decorate the house Question 49: She prefers going to the library to staying at home A She likes nothing better than going to the library B She stays at home instead of going to the library C She does not like either going to the library or staying at home D She would rather go to the library than stay at home Question 50: I wish George had come to Italy with us A I hope that George will go to Italy with us B I am pleased that George came to Italy with us C I am sorry that George didn't come to Italy with us D I am sorry that George isn't going to Italy with us _THE END © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 4/4 SƠ GD&ĐT VINH PHUC TRƯƠNG THPT LIÊN SƠN (Đề thi gồm: 04 trang) ĐỀ KTCL ƠN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Mơn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÊ SỐ 103 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Ho va tên thi sinh:…………………………………………………………………… SBD:………………………… Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answersheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences Question 1: A believes B develops C physics D parents Question 2: A private B attract C marriage D romantic Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position ofprimary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A exchange B support C social D attempt Question 4: A compulsory B admirable C curriculum D biography 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 italic part in each of the following questions Question 5: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy A easily annoyed or irritated B very happy and satisfied C feeling embarrassed D talking too much Question 6: Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of labour-saving devices A Official B Schooling C Foreign D Household 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 italic part in each of the questions Question 7: Tom Swayer became internationally famous for his novels A infamous B celebrated C well-known D unknown Question 8: Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to well at school A puts off B attends to C approves ofD looks for Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 9: A large number of Indian men agrees that it is unwise to confide in their wives A wives B A large C agrees D confide in Question 10: Even though she looks very beautiful, she is twice older than my twenty-year-old sister A twenty-year-old B Even though C looks D older than Question 11: Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also a source of trained and educated personnel for the whole country A importance B educated C economies D the whole country Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12: I applied for the job, but was _ A turned off B got over C turned down D taken away Question 13: A(n) _ is an official document stating that you have passed an examination, completed a course, or achieved some necessary qualifications A test B requirement C education D certificate Question 14: She took a course in fine arts _ starting her own business in interior design A in order to B with reference to C in terms of D with a view to Question 15: The preparations _ by the time the guests _ A had finished - were arriving B have finished - arrived C had been finished - arrived D have been finished - were arrive Question 16: Her family and friends have given her lots of _ A support B supportive C supporter D supporting C neither does my brothers D neither are my brothers © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 5/4 Question 17: _ schooling is compulsory in Australia between _ ages of six and seventeen A Ø - the B The - a C The - Ø D A - an Question 18: The mother asked her son _ A where he has been B where has he been C where he had been D where had he been Question 19: Vietnam won their first Olympic gold medal _ Hoang Xuan Vinh won the men's 10m air pistol on August, 2016 A when B while C after D before Question 20: Some people are concerned with physical _ when choosing a wife or husband A attractiveness B attractively C attraction D attractive Question 21: I saw a lot of new people at the party, _ seemed familiar A some of who B some of whom C whom D some of that Question 22: Maths, Vietnamese literature, English are the _ subjects in national exams A additional B favourite C core D center Question 23: My father isn't interested in tennis and _ A so aren't my brothers B my brothers don't either 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 following questions Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 24: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A Everybody uses only one form of communication B Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners C When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication D Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest Question 25: People need to communicate in order to _ A create language barriers B keep from reading with their fingertip C express thoughts and feelings D be picturesque and exact Question 26: The word "wink" in paragraph means most nearly the same as _ A close two eyes briefly B close one eye briefly C bob the head up and down D shake the head from side to side Question 27: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here? A B C 11 D Question 28: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _ A the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication B ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language C verbalization is the most common form of communication D there are many forms of communication in existence today Question 29: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? A Braille B Body language C Signal flags D Picture signs Question 30: What is the best title for the passage? © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 6/4 A Ways of Expressing Feelings B Picturesque Symbols of Communication C The Many Forms of Communication D The Important of Sign Language Question 31: The word "these"in paragraphl refers to _ A thoughts and feelings B the deaf and the mute C tourists D sign language motions Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (32) _ you in the UK and USA when you first meet people They work in a very organized way and prefer to one thing at a time They don't likeinterruptions (33) _ changes of schedule Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments At meeting, it's important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (34) _ speaker If you give a presentation, you should focus (35) _ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (36) _ a person asks you to Question 32: A as Question 33: A sudden Question 34: A the other Question 35: A to Question 36: A as B while B.suddenly B others B in B since C as if C abruptly C another C on C unless D such as D promptly D other D at D if only 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 following questions The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary education prior to attending university or college This may be accomplished either at public or government-operated schools, or at private schools These 12 years of schooling or their equivalent may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is that a large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries have experienced the American education system and graduated from a university or school in the USA In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the world's best schools That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment in your future Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school, a thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student will find it difficult to make the right academic choices It is no surprise that the American education system and the American school system host more international students than any other country in the world! Question 37: According to the text, students in the USA A spend less than 12 years for primary and secondary education B are made to take primary and secondary education in the country C are not necessarily take primary and secondary education in the country D needn't take primary and secondary education Question 38: What does the word “their” in paragraph refer to? A students B universities C colleagues D school Question 39: Which sentence is TRUE? A Many leaders all over the world have studied in the US B There are not many foreign students in the US C Foreign students are not offered opportunities in the US D The US education is not good enough for foreign students © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 7/4 Question 40: The writer _ the US education A appreciates B overstates C underestimates D dislikes Question 41: What is the writer's advice? A International students should have a thorough understanding of how the American education system works before going there to study B International students should not study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school C Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student can make the right academic choices D International students should not invest their future education in the US Question 42: The word “essential” in paragraph could be best replaced by A compulsory B imperative C neccessary D advisory Question 43: The expression “government-operated” in paragraph could be best replaced by A boarding B independent C state D vocational Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following sentences Question 44: John is studying hard He doesn't want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam C John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam D John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam Question 45: He felt very tired However, he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain A He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain B Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain C As of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain D Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up to the mountain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 46: ~ Mary: "Hello, I’d like to speak to Mr Green, please." ~ John: " _" A I’m sorry, I’ll call again later B I’m afraid I don’t know C Sorry, can you say that again? D Let’s wait Question 47: Two friends Mai and Nam are talking about Nam’s new cell phone ~ Man: "Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Đào." ~ Lady: " _" A I agree with you B Oh, I don’t know C Thank you I’m glad you like it D You’re welcome Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions Question 48: My mother had the house decorated A My mother has just decorated the house B The house was decorated by my mother C My mother had to decorate the house D My mother had someone decorate the house Question 49: She prefers going to the library to staying at home A She likes nothing better than going to the library B She stays at home instead of going to the library C She does not like either going to the library or staying at home D She would rather go to the library than stay at home Question 50: I wish George had come to Italy with us A I hope that George will go to Italy with us B I am pleased that George came to Italy with us C I am sorry that George didn't come to Italy with us D I am sorry that George isn't going to Italy with us _THE END © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 8/4