GCSE MOCK TESTS 213

Question 29: It’s very dangerous to play water sports when it is raining.. Because it’s very dangerous to play water sports when it is raining, so people shouldn’t go skiing in bad weath

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H va tên thi sinh: o ……… SBD:……… Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the others in pronunciation in the following questions.

Question 01: A finished B developed C defeated D looked

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in the following questions.

Question 03: A dangerous B character C entertain D criminal

Question 04: A enthusiast B advantage C adventure D conference

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 05: There are many ways to preserve fruit, for example freezing, canning and to dry

Question 06: The United Nations have helped bring peace to some countries that were at war

Question 07: The more we work together, the best we understand each other

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 08: For the last 20 years, we significant changes in the world of science and technology A witness B have witnessed C witnessed D are witnessing

Question 09: I just hope they will warning signs we have put up and look out for them on the roads A take notice of B take for granted C take over D take advantage of

Question 10: Air pollution is getting _ serious in big cities in the world

A more and more B the more and the more C the most and the most D most and most Question 11: to the party, they could hardly refuse to go

A Having invited B To have been invited C To have given D Having been invited Question 12: If they so much work to do, they would have some days off

A don’t have B haven’t hadC hadn’t had D didn’t have

Question 13: The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based on , race, religion, class or political opinions

A national B nationally C nationality D native

Question 14: The first relief assistance mission organized by the League was an aid mission for the of a famine and subsequent typhus epidemic in Poland

A leaders B authorities C victims D organizers

Question 15: The International Red Cross helps to ensure respect for the human being, and to prevent and relieve human

A protection B enjoyment C wealthy D sufferings

Question 16: It’s too boring for women to be housewives all their lives because they will _ contact with their friends

Question 17: Jane really loves the _ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present

A wooden brown nice B nice wooden brown C brown wooden nice D nice brown wooden Question 18: He promised to come after lunchtime, but he didn’t

A take after B get over C turn up D try out

Question 19: Changes have been made in our schooling program As a result, young children do homework any more

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Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 20: The teacher is talking to Jon about his homework

-Teacher: "Jon, you've written a much better essay this time.” -Jon: " "

A Writing? Why? B Thank you It's really encouraging

C You’re welcome D What did you say? I'm so shy

Question 21: Jack and Peter are talking about a film they have just seen

-Jack: "The film is really fascinating and entertaining." -Peter: " "

A I'd love it B That's nice of you to say so

C There is no doubt about it D Don't mention it

Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

Question 22: Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on

strike for more welfare

Question 23: Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume

the duties and responsibilities of a national relief society

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 24: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the

sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war

A worry and sadness B pain and sorrow C loss D happiness

Question 25: Mr Brown is a very generous old man He has given most of his wealth to a charity

organization

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Question 26: As I get older, I want to travel less.

A I don’t want to travel because of my old age

B I’m getting older and older, so I don’t want to travel more

C The older I get, the less I want to travel

D The more I get old, the less I want to travel

Question 27: Applicants must return this form by 21st March.

A This form must have been returned by applicants by 21st March

B This form by 21st March must be returned by applicants

C This form must be returned by applicants by 21st March

D This form must return by 21st march by applicants

Question 28: I'm sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam.

A Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam

B Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam

C Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam

D Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam

Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 29: It’s very dangerous to play water sports when it is raining People shouldn’t go skiing in bad weather.

A Because it’s very dangerous to play water sports when it is raining, so people shouldn’t

go skiing in bad weather

B It’s very dangerous to play water sports when it is raining, so people shouldn’t go skiing

in bad weather

C It’s very dangerous to play water sports when it is raining, but people shouldn’t go skiing

in bad weather

D Although It’s very dangerous to play water sports when it is raining, people should go skiing in bad weather

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Question 30: We’ll make our decision Then we’ll let you know.

A As soon as we have made our decision, we’ll let you know

B As soon as we’ll make our decision, we’ll let you know

C Before we make our decision, we’ll let you know

D When we’ll have made our decision, we’ll let you know

Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference The central mission of a library is to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (31) generations Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the past, present, and future Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (32) the record is preserved and made available for later use

People use library resources to gain information about personal (33) or to obtain recreational materials such as films and novels Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (34) in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study habits Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (35) information and services that are essential to learning and progress

Question 31: A success B succeeding C succeed D succeeded

Question 33: A appeals B interests C profits D attractions

Question 34: A skills B talents C capabilities D abilities

Question 35: A relates B digests C supplies D covers

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

Bees, classified into over 10,000 species, are insects found in almost every part of the

world except the northernmost and southernmost regions One commonly known species is the honeybee, the only bee that produces honey and wax Humans use the wax in making candles, lipsticks, and other products, and they use the honey as a food While gathering the nectar and pollen with which they make honey, bees are simultaneously helping to fertilize the flowers on which they land Many fruits and vegetables would not survive if bees did not carry the pollen from blossom to blossom

Bees live in a structured environment and social structure within a hive, which is a nest with storage space for the honey The different types of bees each perform a unique function The worker bee carries nectar to the hive in a special stomach called a honey stomach Other workers make beeswax and shape it into a honeycomb, which is a waterproof mass of six-sided compartments, or cells The queen lays eggs in completed cells As the workers build more cells, the queen lays more eggs

All workers, like the queen, are female, but the workers are smaller than the queen The

male honeybees are called drones; they do no work and cannot sting They are developed from

unfertilized eggs, and their only job is to impregnate a queen The queen must be fertilized in order to lay worker eggs During the season when less honey is available and the drones is of no further use, the workers block the drones from eating the honey so that they will starve to death Question 36: Which of the following is THE BEST TITLE for this reading?

A The Honeybee – Its Characteristics and Usefulness C The Useless Drone

Question 37: The word “species” in the first sentence probably means _.

Question 38: It is stated in paragraph 2 that a hive is _

A a type of honey B a type of bee C a unique function D a storage space for honey

Question 39: According to the passage, the drone _

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A collects less honey than workers B comes from eggs fertilized by other drones

C can be male or female D mates with the queen and has no other purpose Question 40: The author implies that _

A drones are never females B bees are unnecessary in the food chain

C drones are completely dispensable D the queen can be a worker

Question 41: According to the passage, honey is carried to the hive in a honey stomach by the

Question 42: The word “They” in the last paragraph refers to _.

Question 43: It can be inferred from the passage that beeswax is _

A absorbent B complex in structure C pliable D sweet

The International Committee of the Red Cross (also called “ICRC” for short) is an

organization that helps people around the world The roots of the ICRC go back to 1859, when a

Swiss businessman named Henry Dunant watched a battle while traveling in Italy After the battle ended, Mr Dunant was shocked to see the wounded and dying soldiers left on the battlefield Almost no one could help the dying soldiers The suffering was terrible and tragic Mr Dunant tried to organize some assistance He asked the local people to care for the wounded and dying soldiers

After he returned home to Switzerland, Mr Dunant wrote to the leaders of Europe He told them what he had seen in Italy He urged them to create an organization that could help the wounded in times of war Mr Dunant also formed a committee of friends, doctors, and lawyers They organized a conference in October, 1863 Governments from around Europe sent their

representatives to the conference By the end of it, they all agreed to help provide for better care

to those wounded in wars People who would help the wounded would also be protected They would wear a white armband with a red cross to clearly show that they were neutral

In 1864, Mr Dunant and his committee held another conference This time, representatives

of governments outside of Europe came too They signed an agreement that listed 10 rules (called

“articles”) This guaranteed that all wounded soldiers would be treated with respect and dignity, even in times of war This list of articles later became known as The Geneva Convention Eventually, Mr Dunant’s organization became known as The International Committee of the Red Cross It still exists today and it has helped millions of people around the world

Question 44: The word “roots” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced with _

Question 45: According to the article, why was Henry Dunant shocked after watching a battle?

A because the soldiers did not want to fight

B because he thought Italy was a peaceful place

C because the soldiers tried to fight the local people

D because no one would help the wounded soldiers

Question 46: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _.

A Europe B a representative C a conference D a government

Question 47: According to the article, why did people wear a white armband with a red cross?

A to show they were not enemy soldiers B to show that they were wounded

C to show that they wanted peace D to show that they followed the rules

Question 48: According to the article, the International Committee of the Red Cross:

A no longer exists B still exists today

C helps only Europeans D is now called The Geneva Convention

Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that _

A The International Committee of the Red Cross was established before 1864

B The International Committee of the Red Cross was established after 1864

C The International Committee of the Red Cross was established in 1859

D The International Committee of the Red Cross was established in October, 1863

Question 50: What is this passage mainly about?

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A The Red Cross and its activities B The rules of the Red Cross.

C The foundation of the Red Cross D The conferences of the Red Cross in times of war

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