TRIAL TEST 1

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 46 to 50.... In today’s world, thousands of[r]

THANH HOA high school THE TRIAL TEST FOR THE GCSE EXAM

Class: 12 Time: 60 minutes

Name: Date:

No 1

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 rest in each of the following questions to 5.

Question 1: A desert B president C season D usual Question 2: A author B daughter C laugh D taught Question 3: A four B journey C pour D your Question 4: A umbrella B ugly C until D united Question 5: A general B gesture C energy D organize

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction to 10.

Question 6: People use to know more or less how their children would live. A B C D Question 7: Because he has a very important job, he is not well paid.

A B C D

Question 8: They have lived next door to us for years; therefore, we’ve hardly ever seen A B C D

them

Question 9: The national curriculum is set by the government and must follow in all state A B C D

schools

Question 10: A more electricity you use, the higher your bill will be. A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the corresponding sentence to have the same meaning as the original one provided above in each of the following ones from 11 to 15.

Question 11: I started working for the company a year ago A I’ve been in this company a year ago.

B It’s been a year since I started working for the company. C It’s the company that I started work a year ago.

D It’s a year that I work for the company.

Question 12: My sister didn’t leave the car key, so I couldn’t pick her up at the airport A If my sister left the car key, I would pick her up at the airport.

B If my sister had left the car key, I would have picked her up at the airport. C If my sister have left the car key, I would have picked her up at the airport. D If my sister had left the car key, I could pick her up at the airport.

Question 13: I received a letter this morning It really upset me A I received a letter this morning really upset me.

Question 14: They went out in spite of the heavy rain. A Although it rains heavily, they went out.

B Although it rained heavy, they went out. C Although it rained heavily, they went out. D Although it rains heavy, they went out.

Question 15: “Please could you wake me up at o’clock tomorrow morning?” I said to the doorman

A I said to the doorman if he wakes me up at o’clock the following morning. B I said the doorman if he wakes me up at o’clock in the following morning.

C I asked the doorman whether he wakes me up at o’clock in the following morning. D I asked the doorman to wake me up at o’clock the following morning.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 16 to 40.

Question 16: WHO stands ……… World Health Organization.

A as B for C of D with

Question 17: You can ……… the new words in the dictionary.

A fill in B look up C put on D take off

Question 18: Henri Dunant asked to found societies devoted ……… helping the wounded.

A at B by C for D to

Question 19: Swimming is related to ……… sporting activities.

A water- base B water- based C water- basing D water- bases Question 20: Ann: “ ……….is it from here to your school? ”

Jack: “ About 10 minutes’ walk.”

A How far B How long C How often D How fast Question 21: You should know ……… a thick good book quickly.

A to read B reading C how to read D the way for reading Question 22: Look! The water is ………

A blowing B lifting C raising D rising

Question 23: Water polo ……… with a ball in a pool and people play it in a team.

A plays B played C is played D is playing

Question 24: The Vietnamese Women’s Football team ……… defended the SEA Games Champion title

A success B successful C successfully D succeed Question 25: The suitcase seemed to get ……….as I carried it upstairs.

A heaviest B as heavy C heavy and heavy D heavier and heavier Question 26: Aquatic sports involve ……… in or upon the water.

A playing B to play C played D play

Question 27: Would you like me to get it for you? - ………

A Don’t bother B I’m glad to C No problem D Me, too Question 28: Honshu Island, Japan ………by a tsunami on March 11, 2011.

A strikes B is struck C has struck D was struck Question 29: ……… little knowledge is ……… dangerous thing.

A A - a B A - Ø C Ø - a D Ø - Ø

Question 30: Luckily, you are …… time for the meeting.

A at B by C in D on

Question 31: We have to contribute ……… up our country.

A to build B building C to building D in building Question 32: Lan is said ……… a special prize.

Question 33: Look at the man ……… in the classroom

A teaches B teaching C is teaching D that teaching Question 34: I ……… it to you had you told me earlier.

A would give B had given C will give D would have given Question 35: He is ……… busy a man that he really needs a helper.

A so B such C very D quite

Question 36: Jack: “ I don’t like her dress ” Jill: “ ……… ”

A I do, too B I don’t also C I don’t either D I like not Question 37: Lora: “ How you ? ”

Jane: “ ……… ”

A I am a nurse B I am doing OK C I work in a bank D How you do? Question 38: They spoke ……… for us to understand.

A slow enough B so slowly C too slow D slowly enough Question 39: You can drive my car ……… you drive carefully.

A unless B as long as C therefore D although Question 40: Clara: “Would you mind helping me with these heavy boxes?”

Tom: “……… ………”

A My God! B Yes, I would! C Not at all! D What a pity!

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 41 to 45.

Doing regular exercise or playing sports can be dangerous, … (41)… if you are over 40 This is why it is a very good idea to see your doctor … (42)… starting if you think you are not very fit Some people try to exercise or play sports too vigorously too soon, and … (43)… they cause themselves injuries which can take a long time to heal.

However, it is not only older people who should take care Doctors report many injuries such as backaches, sprained ankles and pulled muscles, which can all be … (44)… if a little care is taken If you injure yourself, rest for a while to allow your body to recover naturally Above all, don’t push yourself because you think it is doing you good … (45)… , you could yourself permanent damage

Question 41: A as B especially C even D only Question 42: A after B before C until D while Question 43: A as a result B despite C in order that D otherwise Question 44: A avoided B doubled C increasing D landing

Question 45: A As usual B By the way C In addition D On the contrary 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 46 to 50.

In today’s world, thousands of plants and animals are in danger of extinction and the number of species at risk increases every year Not all plants or animals existing in small numbers are endangered as their population may not be decreasing or threatened An endangered species is one which is expected to die out within twenty years unless special measures are taken to protect it Endangered animals include blue whales, giant pandas, orang-utans, rhinoceroses, snow leopards, tigers and some species of crocodile Endangered plants include some species of cactus

been captured in such numbers for private bird collectors that it is almost extinct in the wild In addition to this, many species habitats are eliminated when people clear land in order to build on it or when they introduce domestic and non-native animals which overgraze the vegetation and even prey on birds and mammals which are already at risk of extinction

Why is it important to save endangered species? Firstly nature is delicately balanced and the extinction of one species may have a serious effect on others Secondly, it is the fault of mankind that so many species are endangered, so it is our responsibility to protect those species while we still can We must stop the hunting of wild animals and the destruction of the forests before it is too late It is worth making an effort – by saving endangered species we could be saving ourselves

Question 46: According to the text, ………

A all plants and animals are expected to die out in 20 years if we don’t take measures to protect them

B blue whales have become extinct

C more and more species become endangered each year D only animal species are seriously threatened

Question 47: The author wonders why all the species mentioned are in danger because … A all species are protected by laws

B hunting is not allowed everywhere nowadays C most endangered species are kept in zoos D illegal hunting has been eliminated

Question 48: The author uses the blue macaw as an example of ……

A birds captured for the pet trade B a species that has completely died out C a species of birds killed by hunters D birds captured for zoos

Question 49: According to the author, introducing domestic, non-native animals …… A is not associated with endangered species

B is only dangerous in tropical forests

C is the only reason why some species habitats are destroyed D may threaten the habitats of some species

Question 50: Endangered animals …… A will definitely die out soon

B are an important part of the world’s wildlife

C cannot be saved because we need to save ourselves D have a bad effect on others

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 rest in each of the following questions to 5.

Question 1: A desert B president C. season D usual

Question 2: A author B daughter C. laugh D taught

Question 3: A. four B journey C pour D your

Question 4: A umbrella B ugly C until D united

Question 5: A general B gesture C energy D organize

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction to 10.

Question 6: People use to know more or less how their children would live

A B C D

Question 7: Because he has a very important job, he is not well paid

A B C D

Question 8: They have lived next door to us for years, therefore, we hardly ever see

them

A B C D

Question 9: The national curriculum is set by the government and must follow in all

state

A B C D

schools

Question 10: A more electricity you use, the higher your bill will be

A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the corresponding sentence to have the same meaning as the original one provided above in each of the following ones from 11 to 15.

Question 11: I started working for the company a year ago

A I’ve been in this company a year ago

B It’s been a year since I started working for the company

C It’s the company that I started work a year ago

D It’s a year that I work for the company

Question 12: My sister didn’t leave the car key, so I couldn’t pick her up at the airport

A If my sister left the car key, I would pick her up at the airport

B If my sister had left the car key, I would have picked her up at the airport

C If my sister have left the car key, I would have picked her up at the airport

D If my sister had left the car key, I could pick her up at the airport

Question 13: I received a letter this morning It really upset me

A I received a letter this morning really upset me

B I received a letter this morning which really upset me

C I received a letter this morning in which really upset me

D I received a letter this morning from which really upset me

A Although it rains heavily, they went out

B Although it rained heavy, they went out

C Although it rained heavily, they went out

D Although it rains heavy, they went out

Question 15: “ Please could you wake me up at o’clock tomorrow morning?” I said

to the doorman

A. I said to the doorman if he wakes me up at o’clock the following morning

B I said the doorman if he wakes me up at o’clock in the following morning

C I asked the doorman whether he wakes me up at o’clock in the following

morning

D I asked the doorman to wake me up at o’clock the following morning

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 16 to 40.

Question 16: WHO stands ……… World Health Organization

A as B for C of D with

Question 17: You can ……… the new words in the dictionary

A fill in B look up C put on D take off

Question 18: Henri Dunant asked to found societies devoted ……… helping the

wounded

A at B by C for D to

Question 19: Swimming is related to ……… sporting activities

A water- base B water- based C water- basing D water- bases

Question 20: Ann: “ ……….is it from here to your school? ”

Jack: “ About 10 minutes’ walk.”

A How far B How long C How often D How fast

Question 21: You should know ……… a thick good book quickly

A to read B reading C how to read D the way for reading

Question 22: Look! The wateris ………

A blowing B lifting C raising D rising

Question 23: Water polo ……… with a ball in a pool and people play it in a team

A plays B played C is played D is playing

Question 24: The Vietnamese Women’s Football team ……… defended the SEA

Games Champion title

A success B successful C successfully D succeed

Question 25: The suitcase seemed to get ……….as I carried it upstairs

A heaviest B as heavy C heavy and heavyD heavier and

heavier

Question 26: Aquatic sports involve ……… in or upon the water

A playing B to play C played D play

Question 27: Would you like me to get it for you? - ………

A Don’t bother B I’m glad to C No problem D Me, too

Question 28: Honshu Island, Japan ………by a tsunami on March 11, 2011

A strikes B is struck C has struck D was struck

Question 29: ……… little knowledge is ……… dangerous thing

A A - a B A - Ø C Ø - a D Ø - Ø

Question 30: Luckily, you are …… time for the meeting

Question 31: We have to contribute ……… up our country

A to build B building C to building D in building

Question 32: Lan is said ……… a special prize

A that won B to have won C to winning D that she won

Question 33: Look at the man ……… in the classroom

A teaches B teaching C is teaching D that teaching

Question 34: I ……… it to you had you told me earlier

A would give B had given C will give D would have given

Question 35: He is ……… busy a man that he really needs a helper

A so B such C very D quite

Question 36: Jack: “ I don’t like her dress ”

Jill: “ ……… ”

A I do, too B I don’t also C I don’t either D I like not

Question 37: Lora: “ How you ? ”

Jane: “ ……… ”

A I am a nurse B I am doing OK C I work in a bank D How you do?

Question 38: They spoke ……… for us to understand

A slow enough B so slowly C too slow D slowly enough

Question 39: You can drive my car ……… you drive carefully

A unless B as long as C therefore D although

Question 40: Clara: “Would you mind helping me with these heavy boxes?”

Tom: “ ……… ………”

A My God! B Yes, I would! C Not at all! D What a pity!

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 41 to 45.

Doing regular exercise or playing sports can be dangerous, … (41)… if you are

over 40 This is why it is a very good idea to see your doctor … (42)… starting if you

think you are not very fit Some people try to exercise or play sports too vigorously

too soon, and … (43)… they cause themselves injuries which can take a long time

to heal

However, it is not only older people who should take care Doctors report many

injuries such as backaches, sprained ankles and pulled muscles, which can all be …

(44)… if a little care is taken If you injure yourself, rest for a while to allow your

body to recover naturally Above all, don’t push yourself because you think it is doing

you good … (45)… , you could yourself permanent damage

Question 41: A as B especially C even D only

Question 42: A after B before C until D while

Question 43: A as a result B despite C in order that D

otherwise

Question 44: A avoided B doubled C increasing D landing

Question 45: A As usualB. By the way C. In addition D On the contrary

In today’s world, thousands of plants and animals are in danger of extinction and the number of species at risk increases every year Not all plants or animals existing in small numbers are endangered as their population may not be decreasing or threatened An endangered species is one which is expected to die out within twenty years unless special measures are taken to protect it Endangered animals include blue whales, giant pandas, orang-outans, rhinoceroses, snow leopards, tigers and some species of crocodile Endangered plants include some species of cactus

Why are the above species of animal endangered? There are now legal limits on hunting, but not all species are protected by law Even when animals are legally protected, illegal hunting for fur, tusks and horn continues Those animals that are not killed are captured and sent to zoos or sold as pets For example, the little blue macaw, a parrot native to Brazil, has been captured in such numbers for private bird collectors that it is almost extinct in the wild In addition to this, many species habitats are eliminated when people clear land in order to build on it or when they introduce domestic and non-native animals which overgraze the vegetation and even prey on birds and mammals which are already at risk of extinction

Why is it important to save endangered species? Firstly nature is delicately balanced and the extinction of one species may have a serious effect on others Secondly, it is the fault of mankind that so many species are endangered, so it is our responsibility to protect those species while we still can We must stop the hunting of wild animals and the destruction of the forests before it is too late It is worth making an effort – by saving endangered species we could be saving ourselves

Question 46: According to the text, ………

A all plants and animals are expected to die out in 20 years if we don’t take

measures to protect them

B blue whales have become extinct

C more and more species become endangered each year

D only animal species are seriously threatened

Question 47: The author wonders why all the species mentioned are in danger because …

A all species are protected by laws

B hunting is not allowed everywhere nowadays

C most endangered species are kept in zoos

D illegal hunting has been eliminated

Question 48: The author uses the blue macaw as an example of ……

A birds captured for the pet trade B a species that has completely

died out

C a species of birds killed by hunters D birds captured for zoos

Question 49: According to the author, introducing domestic, non-native animals ……

A is not associated with endangered species

B is only dangerous in tropical forests

C is the only reason why some species habitats are destroyed

D may threaten the habitats of some species

Question 50: Endangered animals ……

A will definitely die out soon

C cannot be saved because we need to save ourselves