GCSE MOCK TEST

SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
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ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 63
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words whose pronunciation
is different from the others in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. merchant
B. term
C. commercialD. sergeant
Question 2: A. right
B. minority
C. communist
D. private
Mark the letter A, B, C, o r D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. journey
B. extinct
C. swallow
D. crisis
Question 4: A. prehistoric
B. meteoric
C. combination
D. favourable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word/phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part.
Question 5: After many year of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller

finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.
A. offering
B. deciding
C. trying
D. requesting
Question 6: Many plant and animal species will be in danger if we don't take any actions to protect
them. A. on purpose
B. at stake
C. in advance
D. at ease
Question 7: After her mother died, she was raised by her grandparents.
A. come into
B. put up
C. brought up
D. grown up
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 underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 8: China has become the third country in the world which can independently carried out
the manned space activities.
A. put in
B. put up
C. put on
D. put off
Question 9: They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. separate
B. connect
C. cooperate
D. put together
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction.

Question 10: We wish today was sunny so that we could spend the day in the country communing
with nature.
A. was
B. could spendC. in the country
D. so that
Question 11: Almost all the students were confusing because Ms. Kelly’s explanation was unclear.
A. the
B. confusing
C. unclear
D. Almost
Question 12: A secretary told me an important file had left in the lunch room just the other day.
A. had left
B. the other
C. just
D. told
Question 13: With the victory over Germany in the final match, Brazil became the first team won
the trophy five times.
A. over
B. five times
C. won
D. final match
Question 14: Having served lunch, the committee members discussed the problem among
themselves.
A. among themselves B. Having served
C. discussed
D. the committee members
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 15: It was only ______ he told me his surname that I realized that we had been to the same
school. A. until

B. then
C. when
D. as soon as
Question 16: ________ for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped with
the project.
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A. Had it been
B. If it hadn’t been C. If it had been
D. Hadn’t it been
Question 17: ________ is the money given by an organization to pay for someone’s studies.
A. school
B. scholarly
C. scholar
D. scholarship
Question 18: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards”
- “_____________ .“
A. Good idea, thanks B. It’s my pleasure C. You’ve welcome
D. Thanks, I will
Question 19: Tom doesn’t know much about computing ________ his brother is an expert at it.
A. whereas
B. in contrast
C. however
D. therefore
Question 20: _______ down to dinner than the telephone rang.
A. No sooner had I sat B. Hardly had I sat C. No sooner I sat
D. Scarcely I sat
Question 21: She was ____________she could not say anything.
A. so surprised of the news that

B. such surprised at the news that
C. so surprised at the news that
D. so that surprised for the news
Question 22: __________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.
A. In spite
B. Because of
C. Despite
D. Though
Question 23: We should participate in the movement _______ to conserve the natural environment.
A. to organize
B. which organized C. organizing
D. organized
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D provided.
On December 10, 2006, I was going through some hard time. The landlady did not want to
release the house any more so I had to (24)_________ and only had one month to find a place. Because
Christmas was coming and it was difficult for me to (25)__________ a suitable accommodation. I had
only some money (26)_________. I could not buy a Christmas tree and some presents for my three boys,
(27)___________ I had to use the money to find a place to live. Tome, it broke my heart as I could not
prepare the Christmas for my three boys. I have been their only parent since my husband
(28)___________ away two years ago. I was so sad and everything was getting on my nerves. Although I
managed to solve the problem myself I could not help (29)___________ my sons about the things. When
I suddenly woke up at midnight, I found my eldest son was sitting (30)___________ me. He kissed me
and said, "Don't worry, Mum. We love you very much and always stand by you (31)___________
happens." At the moment I started weeping, grabbed him and kissed him. His words and love made
me (32)___________ all about what I was stressing about.
In fact ever since that moment, I have realized that I can overcome any problems thanks to
my sons' love. The most important thing of my life is that my boys are safe and healthy, and they
bring me joy all the time. The memory (33)___________ me that nothing really matters, when I have the
love of my children.
Question 24. A. transfer

B. convert
Question 25. A. notice
B. watch
Question 26. A. leave
B. to leave
Question 27. A. because
B. although
Question 28. A. passes
B. passed
Question 29. A. tell
B. to tell
Question 30. A. by
B. next
Question 31. A. whenever
B. whatever
Question 32. A. forget
B. to forget
Question 33. A. remembers B. minds

C. move
D. change
C. find
D. see
C. leaving
D. left
C. as though
D. if
C. has passed
D. was passing
C. told

D. telling
C. over
D. up
C. whoever
D. however
C. forgot
D. forgetting
C. reminds
D. misses

Read the following passage adapted and choose the correct answer (corresponding to A, B, C, or
D) to each of the questions that follow.
Today we take electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this
discovery has been. Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power. It was used to drive
engines and was passed through pipes and radiators to warm rooms. Petrol mixed with air was the
next invention that provided power. Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor engine. Beyond these
simple and direct uses, those forms have not much adaptability. On the other hand, we make use of
electricity in thousands of ways. From the powerful voltages that drive our electric trains to the tiny
current needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electric magnet in steel works that
can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered by electricity. An electric
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current can be made with equal ease to heat a huge mass of molten metal in a furnace or to boil a
jug for a cup of coffee. Other than atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed to the full,
electricity is the greatest power in the world. It is flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it
is wanted. It travels so easily and with incredible speed along wires or conductors that it can be
supplied instantly over vast distances. To generate electricity, huge turbines or generators must be
turned. In Australia they use coal or water to drive this machinery. When dams are built, falling
water is used to drive the turbines without polluting the atmosphere with smoke from coal. Atomic

power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident. A tragedy once
occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity. The reactor
leaked, which caused many deaths through radiation. Now scientists are examining new ways of
creating electricity without harmful effects to the environment. They may harness the tides as they
flow in and out of bays. Most importantly, they hope to trap sunlight more efficiently. We do use solar
heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in the capacity of the solar cells to create more
current is necessary. When this happens, electric cars will be viable and the world will rid itself of the
toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels.
Question 34: The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first
paragraph to___________.
A. suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy
B. discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity
C. emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity
D. imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy
Question 35: Before electricity, what was sometimes passed through pipes to heat rooms?
A. Hot wind.
B. Steam.
C. Gas.
D. Petrol.
Question 36: What does the author mean by saying that electricity is flexible?
A. It can be adapted to various uses.
B. It is cheap and easy to use.
C. It is used to drive motor engines.
D. It can be made with ease.
Question 37: What do we call machines that make electricity?
A. Electric magnets.
B. Voltages.
C. Pipes and radiators.
D. Generators or turbines.
Question 38: The main forms of power used to generate electricity in Australia are___________.

A. atomic power and water
B. water and coal
C. sunlight and wind power
D. wind and gas
Question 39: The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to___________.
A. new ways
B. harmful effects
C. scientists
D. the tides
Question 40: Electric magnets are used in steel works to___________.
A. boil a jug of water
B. test the steel for strength
C. lift heavy weights up to ten tons
D. heat the molten steel
Question 41: The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate
electricity is that they___________.
A. are more adaptable
B. are more reliable
C. do not pollute the environment
D. do not require attention
Question 42: Which of the following power sources causes pollution by emitting harmful gases?
A. Sunlight.
B. Wind.
C. Petrol.
D. Water.
Question 43: The best title for this passage could be___________.
A. “Why Electricity Is So Remarkable”
B. “Types of Power Plants”
C. “Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life” D. “How to Produce Electricity”
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 44: But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family
business.
A. His father retire early, but he still ran the family business.
B. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
C. Richard didn’t take over the family business because his father didn’t retire.
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D. Richard’s father didn’t want him to take over the family business despite his retirement.
Question 45: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
B. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
C. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
Question 46: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm.
A. Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm.
B. The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain.
C. The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain.
D. The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain.
Question 47: No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back.
A. Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back
B. Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately.
C. She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back.
D. As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone.
Question 48: I ran into Peter, a friend of mine, on my may to work this morning.
A. Peter ran into his friend this morning.
B. I met Peter unexpectedly on my way to work this morning.
C. Peter and I ran to work this morning
D. Peter had to work this morning, but I did not

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions.
Question 49: He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work.
A. If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
B. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work.
C. If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work.
D. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
Question 50: He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.
A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B. So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
D. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
____________THE END______________
SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(Đề thi gồm: 04 trang)

ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 63
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words whose pronunciation
is different from the others in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. merchant
B. term
C. commercialD. sergeant
Question 2: A. right
B. minority
C. communist

D. private
Mark the letter A, B, C, o r D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. journey
B. extinct
C. swallow
D. crisis
Question 4: A. prehistoric
B. meteoric
C. combination
D. favourable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word/phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part.
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Question 5: After many year of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller
finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.
A. offering
B. deciding
C. trying
D. requesting
Question 6: Many plant and animal species will be in danger if we don't take any actions to protect
them. A. on purpose
B. at stake
C. in advance
D. at ease
Question 7: After her mother died, she was raised by her grandparents.
A. come into
B. put up

C. brought up
D. grown up
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 underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 8: China has become the third country in the world which can independently carried out
the manned space activities.
A. put in
B. put up
C. put on
D. put off
Question 9: They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. separate
B. connect
C. cooperate
D. put together
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction.
Question 10: We wish today was sunny so that we could spend the day in the country communing
with nature.
A. was
B. could spendC. in the country
D. so that
Question 11: Almost all the students were confusing because Ms. Kelly’s explanation was unclear.
A. the
B. confusing
C. unclear
D. Almost
Question 12: A secretary told me an important file had left in the lunch room just the other day.
A. had left
B. the other

C. just
D. told
Question 13: With the victory over Germany in the final match, Brazil became the first team won
the trophy five times.
A. over
B. five times
C. won
D. final match
Question 14: Having served lunch, the committee members discussed the problem among
themselves.
A. among themselves B. Having served
C. discussed
D. the committee members
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 15: It was only ______ he told me his surname that I realized that we had been to the same
school. A. until
B. then
C. when
D. as soon as
Question 16: ________ for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped with
the project.
A. Had it been
B. If it hadn’t been C. If it had been
D. Hadn’t it been
Question 17: ________ is the money given by an organization to pay for someone’s studies.
A. school
B. scholarly
C. scholar
D. scholarship

Question 18: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards”
- “_____________ .“
A. Good idea, thanks B. It’s my pleasure C. You’ve welcome
D. Thanks, I will
Question 19: Tom doesn’t know much about computing ________ his brother is an expert at it.
A. whereas
B. in contrast
C. however
D. therefore
Question 20: _______ down to dinner than the telephone rang.
A. No sooner had I sat B. Hardly had I sat C. No sooner I sat
D. Scarcely I sat
Question 21: She was ____________she could not say anything.
A. so surprised of the news that
B. such surprised at the news that
C. so surprised at the news that
D. so that surprised for the news
Question 22: __________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.
A. In spite
B. Because of
C. Despite
D. Though
Question 23: We should participate in the movement _______ to conserve the natural environment.
A. to organize
B. which organized C. organizing
D. organized
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D provided.
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On December 10, 2006, I was going through some hard time. The landlady did not want to
release the house any more so I had to (24)_________ and only had one month to find a place. Because
Christmas was coming and it was difficult for me to (25)__________ a suitable accommodation. I had
only some money (26)_________. I could not buy a Christmas tree and some presents for my three boys,
(27)___________ I had to use the money to find a place to live. Tome, it broke my heart as I could not
prepare the Christmas for my three boys. I have been their only parent since my husband
(28)___________ away two years ago. I was so sad and everything was getting on my nerves. Although I
managed to solve the problem myself I could not help (29)___________ my sons about the things. When
I suddenly woke up at midnight, I found my eldest son was sitting (30)___________ me. He kissed me
and said, "Don't worry, Mum. We love you very much and always stand by you (31)___________
happens." At the moment I started weeping, grabbed him and kissed him. His words and love made
me (32)___________ all about what I was stressing about.
In fact ever since that moment, I have realized that I can overcome any problems thanks to
my sons' love. The most important thing of my life is that my boys are safe and healthy, and they
bring me joy all the time. The memory (33)___________ me that nothing really matters, when I have the
love of my children.
Question 24. A. transfer
B. convert
Question 25. A. notice
B. watch
Question 26. A. leave
B. to leave
Question 27. A. because
B. although
Question 28. A. passes
B. passed
Question 29. A. tell
B. to tell
Question 30. A. by
B. next

Question 31. A. whenever
B. whatever
Question 32. A. forget
B. to forget
Question 33. A. remembers B. minds

C. move
D. change
C. find
D. see
C. leaving
D. left
C. as though
D. if
C. has passed
D. was passing
C. told
D. telling
C. over
D. up
C. whoever
D. however
C. forgot
D. forgetting
C. reminds
D. misses

Read the following passage adapted and choose the correct answer (corresponding to A, B, C, or
D) to each of the questions that follow.
Today we take electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this

discovery has been. Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power. It was used to drive
engines and was passed through pipes and radiators to warm rooms. Petrol mixed with air was the
next invention that provided power. Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor engine. Beyond these
simple and direct uses, those forms have not much adaptability. On the other hand, we make use of
electricity in thousands of ways. From the powerful voltages that drive our electric trains to the tiny
current needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electric magnet in steel works that
can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered by electricity. An electric
current can be made with equal ease to heat a huge mass of molten metal in a furnace or to boil a
jug for a cup of coffee. Other than atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed to the full,
electricity is the greatest power in the world. It is flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it
is wanted. It travels so easily and with incredible speed along wires or conductors that it can be
supplied instantly over vast distances. To generate electricity, huge turbines or generators must be
turned. In Australia they use coal or water to drive this machinery. When dams are built, falling
water is used to drive the turbines without polluting the atmosphere with smoke from coal. Atomic
power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident. A tragedy once
occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity. The reactor
leaked, which caused many deaths through radiation. Now scientists are examining new ways of
creating electricity without harmful effects to the environment. They may harness the tides as they
flow in and out of bays. Most importantly, they hope to trap sunlight more efficiently. We do use solar
heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in the capacity of the solar cells to create more
current is necessary. When this happens, electric cars will be viable and the world will rid itself of the
toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels.
Question 34: The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first
paragraph to___________.
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A. suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy
B. discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity
C. emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity

D. imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy
Question 35: Before electricity, what was sometimes passed through pipes to heat rooms?
A. Hot wind.
B. Steam.
C. Gas.
D. Petrol.
Question 36: What does the author mean by saying that electricity is flexible?
A. It can be adapted to various uses.
B. It is cheap and easy to use.
C. It is used to drive motor engines.
D. It can be made with ease.
Question 37: What do we call machines that make electricity?
A. Electric magnets.
B. Voltages.
C. Pipes and radiators.
D. Generators or turbines.
Question 38: The main forms of power used to generate electricity in Australia are___________.
A. atomic power and water
B. water and coal
C. sunlight and wind power
D. wind and gas
Question 39: The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to___________.
A. new ways
B. harmful effects
C. scientists
D. the tides
Question 40: Electric magnets are used in steel works to___________.
A. boil a jug of water
B. test the steel for strength
C. lift heavy weights up to ten tons

D. heat the molten steel
Question 41: The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate
electricity is that they___________.
A. are more adaptable
B. are more reliable
C. do not pollute the environment
D. do not require attention
Question 42: Which of the following power sources causes pollution by emitting harmful gases?
A. Sunlight.
B. Wind.
C. Petrol.
D. Water.
Question 43: The best title for this passage could be___________.
A. “Why Electricity Is So Remarkable”
B. “Types of Power Plants”
C. “Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life” D. “How to Produce Electricity”
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 44: But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family
business.
A. His father retire early, but he still ran the family business.
B. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
C. Richard didn’t take over the family business because his father didn’t retire.
D. Richard’s father didn’t want him to take over the family business despite his retirement.
Question 45: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
B. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
C. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
Question 46: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm.

A. Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm.
B. The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain.
C. The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain.
D. The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain.
Question 47: No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back.
A. Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back
B. Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately.
C. She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back.
D. As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone.
Question 48: I ran into Peter, a friend of mine, on my may to work this morning.
A. Peter ran into his friend this morning.
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B. I met Peter unexpectedly on my way to work this morning.
C. Peter and I ran to work this morning
D. Peter had to work this morning, but I did not
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions.
Question 49: He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work.
A. If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
B. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work.
C. If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work.
D. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
Question 50: He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.
A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B. So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
D. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
____________THE END______________

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