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PRACTICE TEST FOR THE GCSE EXAM 2020 GRADE: 12 - DURATION: 60 MINUTES Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A attempts B confides C conserns D whistles Question 2: A time B sign C bride D shift 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 of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A system B polite C scary D campus Question 4: A domestic B invention C develop D interview Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: Your sister is very good at cooking, _? A isn’t she B was she C doesn’t she D did she Question 6: The Titanic, a British steamer, sank in North Atlantic after hitting an iceberg A a B an C Ø (no article) D the Question 7: I would like to invite you to my flat It is the second floor of the building A with B in C on D for Question 8: John hoped to finish two of his essays before the deadline A to write B writing C write D written Question 9: If Katherine _ such a lot of work to do, she would go out with her sister A doesn’t have B didn’t have C will have D would have Question 10: After ancient Greek athletes had won a race in the Olympics, they a simple crown of olive leaves A had received B were receiving C have received D received Question 11: the patient’s condition is serious, he seem to be out of danger A Although B In spite of C Because D Because of Question 12: I will come and see you _ A before I leave for the States B by the time I left for the States C after I had left for the States D since I left for the States Question 13: Everyday my father reads the newspaper _ by The Youth Press before going to work A was publishing B publishing C was published D published Question 14: The rhinoceros, whose numbers have dropped alarmingly recently, has been declared a(n) _ species A danger B endanger C endangered D dangerous Question 15: There was an accident, so my train was _ for several hours A went up B turned up C held up D got up Question 16: On the economy, we have _ a great deal of progress, but we still have more to A taken B done C made D paid Question 17: He was chosen for the post because of his keeness and _ of responsibility A meaning B sense C way D form Question 18: With hard work and study, you can achieve the you set by yourself A goals B power C failure D career Question 19: My father refused to eat meat that had been fried He had in his bonnet about it causing cancer A a bug B a bull C a bee D an ant Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: We’re realy close friends but we just can not see eye to eye on politics A not see well B not understand C anot share the same view about D not care for Question 21: Your brother passed his apprenticeship with flying colours He'll be a master builder in no time! A colourfully B successfully C differently D difficultly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: Punctuality is a necessary habit in all public affairs in civilized society A Being in time B Lateness C Being on time D Time – keeping Question 23: We had a whale of time as everything was quite fantastic A had little time to play B had a lot of time to play C felt happy D felt disappointed 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 24: Mrs Smith is shopping and she is talking to a clerk in a shop Clerk: “ ’’ Mrs Smith: “ Yes Do you have any shirts?.” A Could you me a favour? B Oh, dear What a nice shirt! C May I help you? D White, please Question 25: Mary is talking to Daisy the new resort in their neighborhood John: “I think the new resort will ruin the environment.” Mary: “ ” A I’m afraid so B Don’t you think so? C I agree It sounds nice D Let’s go there Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30 TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC In the 1960s, it took pop and rock groups one or two days to record other their songs Nowadays, it can take months and months Many rock groups begin by recording only one instrument, for example, the voice Then they record (1) _ instruments - electric piano, synthesizer, guitars, drums am so on Next, they might use a computer to add special effects Finally, they 'mix' all the instruments until they get the sound that they want This means that a CD or cassette will always sound very different from a (2) _ concert Music engineers have developed a new computer programme that will change the future of music A computer can analyze a singer’s voice Then if you give the computer the (3) _ and music of a song, the computer can 'sing' it in that voice This means that a singer only needs to record one song and the computer can then sing other songs in the singer's own voice Singers can sing new songs many years after they have died Most of us listen to music for pleasure, (4) _ for the record companies, music is a product, the same as soap powder When a record company finds a new group (or 'band'), they first try to develop the band's 'profile' They will try to create an 'image' for the band (5) _they think will attract young people Instead of allowing the band's full artistic freedom, they will often tell the band what they should wear, what they should say and how they should sing and play In recent year, many rock groups have started their own record companies because they say that the big companies are too commercial Question 26: A another B other C others D the other Question 27: A live B living C life D alive Question 28: A melodies B rhythms C tones D lyrics Question 29: A however B therefore C but D so Question 30: A who B why C where D that 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 31 to 35 Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices For employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit the material to their employers A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8,7 million telecommuters But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago Why hasn’t telecommuting become more popular ? Clearly, change simply takes time But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibilities It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office Question 31: With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned ? A The advantages of telecommuting B A definition of telecommuting C An overview of telecommuting D The failure of telecommuting Question 32: How many Americans are involved in telecommuting ? A More than predicted in Business Week B More than million C Fewer than estimated in USA Today D Fewer than last year Question 33: The phrase “of no consequence” means A of no use B of no good C unimportant D irrelevant Question 34: The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT A the opportunities for advancement B the different system of supervision C the lack of interaction with a group D The work place is in the home Question 35: The word “ them” in line 11 refers to _ A systems B telecommuters C executives D responsibilities 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 36 to 42 Although noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is a widely recognized form of pollution, it is very difficult to measure because the discomfort experienced by different individuals is highly subjective and, therefore, variable Exposure to lower levels of noise may be slightly irritating, whereas exposure to higher levels may actually cause hearing loss Particularly in congested cities, the noise produced as a by-product of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological harm, and detracts from the quality of life for those who are exposed to it Unlike the eyes, which can be covered by the eyelids against strong light, the ear has no lid, and is, therefore, always open and vulnerable; noise penetrates without protection Noise causes effects that the hearer cannot control and to which the body never becomes accustomed Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate, blood vessels constrict, the skin pales and muscles tense In fact, there is a general increase in functioning brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear, and some of these responses persist even longer than the noise, occasionally as long as thirty minutes after the sound has ceased Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same way that we would respond to danger Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach We have long known that hearing loss is America's number one nonfatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well Babies exposed to noise tend to be overactive, they cry easily, and they are more sensitive to gastrointestinal problems after birth In addition, the psychic effect of noise is very important Nervousness, irritability, tension, and anxiety increase, affecting the quality of rest during sleep, and the efficiency of activities during waking hours, as well as the way that we interact with each other Question 36: Which of the following is the author's main point? A Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health B Loud noises signal danger C Hearing loss is America's number one nonfatal health problem D The ear is not like the eye Question 37: According to the passage, what is noise? A Unwanted sound B A by-product of technology C Physical and psychological harm D Congestion Question 38: Why is noise difficult to measure? A It causes hearing loss B All people not respond to it the same way C It is unwanted D People become accustomed to it Question 39: The word congested in paragraph could best be replaced by………… A hazardous B polluted C crowded D rushed Question 40: In the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to…… A annoyance B disease C damage D danger Question 41: Which of the following is NOT TRUE? A Exposed to higher levels of noise may actually cause hearing loss B Noise only harm to adults C Noise also affect the quality of people’s rest and sleep D Noise causes damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach Question 42: The word “it”in the first paragraph refers to………… A the noise B the quality of life C advancing technology D a by-product 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 43: Each of the reference books on that list are available in the school library A B C D Question 44: Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics A B C D Question 45: The treatment for addicting people of tranquillizers includes training in stress management and A B C relaxation techniques D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: Our assignment is less difficult than our homework A Our homework is less difficult than our assignment B Our homework is not as difficult as our assignment C Our assignment is not as difficult as our homework D Our assignment is more difficult than our homework Question 47: “I can’t explain this rule to you now,” said my classmate to me A My classmate told me that I couldn’t explain this rule to you now B My classmate told me that he can’t explain that rule to me now C My classmate told me that he couldn’t explain that rule to me then D My classmate told me that he couln’t explain that rule to you then Question 48: There is no need for you to hand in the report now A You mustn’t hand in the report now B You needn’t hand in the report now C You have to hand in the report now D You should hand in the report now 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 questions Question 49: You can book the ticket Make sure you prepay us 30% A You can book the ticket provided that you prepay us 30% B You can’t book the ticket if you prepay us 30% C You can’t book the ticket in case you forget to you prepay us 30% D You can book the ticket unless you prepay us 30% Question 50: The plane had taken off Paul realized he was on the wrong flight A Hardly had Paul realized he was on the wrong flight when the plane took off B It was not until the plane had taken off did Paul realize he was on the wrong flight C Not until the plane had taken off did Paul realize he was on the wrong flight D No sooner had the plan taken off than Paul had realized he was on the wrong flight _Hết _ ... sound, is a widely recognized form of pollution, it is very difficult to measure because the discomfort experienced by different individuals is highly subjective and, therefore, variable Exposure to... 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