GCSE 384

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TRƯƠNG THPT LIÊN SƠN
(Đề thi gồm: 05 trang)

ĐỀ KTCL ƠN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 20182019
Mơn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÊ SỐ 84
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 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 01: A. horrified
B. horizon
C. hospital
D. honorable
Question 02: A. tolerant
B. immigrant C. descendant D. ignorant
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 03: I was in the habit of skipping early morning classes.
A. I habitaually skipped early morning classes.
B. I used to skip early morning classes.
C. Skippping early morning classes was my custom.
D. I was used to skipping early morning classes.
Question 04: I’m not sure if I’ve told my parents about the school trip.
A. It is not certain that I have told my parents about the school trip.
B. I forget telling my parents about the school trip.
C. It's a sure thing that I have told my parents about the school trip.
D. I don't remember telling my parents about the school trip.
Question 05: Does it make sense to apply to university or should I take a gap year?

A. Is it possible that I should apply to university after a gap year?
B. I can't decide whether to apply to university or take a gap year.
C. Is it worth applying university or should I take a gap year?
D. Is it sensible that I should apply to university or take a gap year instead?
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 06: There's no competition - they're head and shoulders above the rest.
A. better than
B. overrun by
C. in need of washing D. more admirable
Question 07: She is always extremely deferential to anyone in authority.
A. polite and respectful
B. superior
C. opposing
D. of different levels
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 08 to 14.
NATURALLY BETTER HOMES
In the 1970s, many people became concerned about energy. People has to face up to the fact
that they used too much energy, and energy sources were not going to last forever. One architect,
Michael Reynolds, decided to do something. He set out to design homes that were cheaper to build and
more energy-efficient. In addition, he wanted to do something about all the garbage. Finally, he came
up with the idea of “earthships.”
Although it sounds like a boat, an earthship is a house. However, unlike regular houses,
earthships are constructed from garbage and are built using only ten percent of the energy needed to
build a typical house. Moreover, after they are built, earthships use only ten percent of the energy
required to heat, light, and cool a regular home. Although earthships sound unique, they can actually
be built to look just like any other house.
One of the big benefits of earthships is that they are made from recycled materials. The main
construction material of an earthship is used tyres that are filled with dirt. The dirt-filled tyres are

then laid flat and stacked like bricks. Because the tyres are round, there is lots of extra space between
the columns of tyres. These spaces are filled with used cardboard. The tyres and cardboard form the
outside walls of an earthship. The inside walls between rooms in the earthship do not need to be as
strong as the outside walls; therefore, the inside walls are made with old cans, bottles, and cement that
are eventually covered and painted to look just like walls in a typical home.
Another benefit of an earthship is that it saves energy and natural resources. For example, an
earthship uses less water. Rain water, which is collected on the roof, is used for drinking and bathing.
Furthermore, earthships need much less energy for heating and cooling because they are built into the
ground, which keeps the temperature inside the house from getting too hot or too cold. In the long run,


this helps earthship owners lower their utility bills. As well, one wall of an earthship usually faces
south. Therefore, solar heat helps to warm the house, and solar panels built on the roof generate
electricity to run appliances in the house.
All of these features make earthships very environmentally friendly. That’s one of the reasons
they have become popular throughout the world. Earthships have been built in Bolivia, Australia,
Mexico, Japan, Canada, England, Scotland, and all over the US. Maybe in the near future, an earthship
will be landing near you!
[Source: Reading Challenge 3, 2nd Edition, Casey Malarcher, pp. 78-79]
Question 08: What does “environmentally friendly” mean?
A. Found throughout the environment
B. Bad for the environment
C. Made from natural products
D. Good for the environment
Question 09: In an earthship, old boxes would be used to_______.
A. build inside walls B. recycle water
C. create fertilizer D. fill outside walls
Question 10: What’s the writer’s attitude to the building of earthships?
A. critical
B. optimistic

C. neutral
D. indifferent
Question 11: What is the main idea of this reading?
A. Earthships are environmentally friendly homes.
B. Earthships are in many different countries.
C. Environmentalists are concerned about energy.
D. Earthships look like typical houses.
Question 12: The word “energy-efficient” is closest in meaning to_______.
A. using little energy B. short of power C. generating more energy D. giving best result
Question 13: What is the main building material of earthships?
A. Cement
B. Old cans and bottles
C. Used tyres D. Used cardboard
Question 14: Why do earthships need less energy to heat and cool them?
A. They recycle water.
B. They are typically very small.
C. They are built into the ground.
D. They are more energy efficient.

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 15: She looked a forlorn figure standing at the bus stop.
A. exhausted
B. bad-shaped
C. elated
D. abashed
Question 16: I had terrible butterflies before I gave that talk in a large audience.
A. self-esteemed
B. self-confident
C. highly dreaming D. so embarrassed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 17: He still suffers from a rare tropical disease which he_______ while in Africa.
A. gained
B. complained
C. contracted
D. infected
Question 18: We want everyone to begin the test_______.
A. simultaneously B. continuously
C. indefinitely
D. unexpectedly
Question 19: I've given up trying to make my sister see sense, and now I'm_______ to the fact that
she is going to marry an old man.
A. accepted
B. resigned
C. adapted
D. adjusted
Question 20: On July 20, 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong_______ down onto the moon, the first
person ever to set foot on another celestial body.
A. was step
B. has stepped
C. was stepping
D. stepped
Question 21: I'm so tired I think I'll probably_______ off in the cinema.
A. sleep
B. fall
C. doze
D. nod
Question 22: All the_______ from the jumble sale will be given to charity.
A. proceeds

B. income
C. expenses
D. rewards
Question 23: That little boy is very rude. I find his manners_______.
A. irresistible
B. intolerable
C. inadmissible
D. intolerant
Question 24: I'm really sleepy today. I wish I_______ Bob to the airport late last night.
A. didn't take
B. hadn't had to take
C. weren't taking D. didn't have to take
Question 25: After the big storm, the beach was covered with_______.
A. sprinkles
B. extracts
C. fragments
D. debris


Question 26: The whole building collapsed, but fortunately there were no_______.
A. casualties
B. wounded
C. victims
D. hurt
Question 27: The student was admitted even though his test scores were_______.
A. marginal
B. underscored
C. successive
D. qualitative
Question 28: The death_______ in the weekend's traffic exodus has risen to sixteen.

A. toll
B. rate
C. score
D. mark
Question 29: He usually travels to_______ Philadelphia by_______ train.
A. Ø/ Ø
B. the/ a
C. the/ the
D. Ø/ a
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 29 to 34.
WHY DO WE YAWN?
Yawning is natural. Newly born babies, teenagers and adults - we all do it. Even animals yawn!
But yawning (30)_______ be a problem at school. Teachers sometimes lose their temper when faced
with yawning students since they think their students are bored.
In the past, scientists (31)_______ to think that people yawned because of boredom or tiredness.
They believed that yawning helped bring more oxygen into your lungs and brain and thus woke you
up. However, scientists have recently (32)_______ some research on yawning and they have come to
different conclusions. It is believed now that we do it in (33)_______ to keep our brain cool so that it can
function better.
So why do we tend to yawn late in the evening or when we are tired? Mainly because tiredness
raises brain temperature. We also yawn more frequently in summer than in winter! In many
situations, you will be incapable stopping yourself from yawning. So, why (34)_______ you try to do it in
such a way so that no one sees you?
Question 30: A. will
B. should
C. must
D. can
Question 31: A. had
B. used

C. wanted
D. ought
Question 32: A. found
B. worked
C. made
D. done
Question 33: A. order
B. general
C. particular
D. fact
Question 34: A. don’t
B. won’t
C. shouldn’t
D. can’t
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 35 to 41.
THE ZONE
According to sports psychologists, outstanding athletes sometimes experience a unique state of
consciousness while playing, known as being 'in the zone'. One soccer player described it as an
amazing moment when body, mind, and technical skill merge into one, and all feeling of limitation
fades away. This moment is often accompanied by strong intuition: knowing what will happen next
and that whatever play is made will be successful. Since being in the zone is associated with peak
performance, it is a much sought after state.
In-depth studies of athletes who have undergone this remarkable experience indicate that it is
characterized by intense concentration and a sense of mind and body in perfect harmony. Some
athletes describe an impression of time slowing down. Others report a loss of self-consciousness and
of movement becoming effortless. Contemporary research has identified three key requirements for
entering the zone: advanced technical skill, devotion to the sport, and the ability to immerse oneself
completely in the task at hand - hitting a perfect serve in tennis, for example. The research suggests
that when an athlete is performing normally, there is conscious mental activity in the left hemisphere

of the brain. As the athlete enters the zone, the right hemisphere is activated to a greater extent. This
parallel activity increases his ability to analyze situations calmly, thus enabling him to focus solely on
executing the task. Being utterly absorbed in the process, as opposed to the outcome, the athlete is
immune to distractions like the shouts of spectators, and thus optimizes his chances of success.
Sports psychologists also maintain that becoming process-oriented helps to keep a
phenomenon called choking at bay. This sudden feeling of anxiety can occur when athletes are
outcome-oriented. The athlete becomes distracted by the fear of failure, such as not scoring a muchneeded goal. This has an adverse effect on performance, transforming expert players into clumsy
amateurs. Traditionally, honing physical skills has taken priority in training, but in light of this
research, the emphasis may now shift to training of the mind.
[Source: ECPE, Honors, Adam
Tyler, Burlington Books, 2010]
Question 35: What happens to athletes when they are in the zone?
A. They can predict the outcome of games. B. They have a feeling of mastery of the sport.


C. They lose their sense of self.
D. Their movements become slightly slower.
Question 36: According to the text, what can lead to choking?
A. being unable to control emotions
B. being outcome-oriented
C. being unable to concentrate
D. being process-oriented
Question 37: The phrase “in light of” is closest in meaning to_______.
A. for a new idea of B. when lighted by C. because of
D. being promoted by
Question 38: The main idea of this article is the link between_______.
A. mental state and athletic performance. B. attitude and success in athletics.
C. an athlete's physical and mental training. D. an athlete's brain function and state of
mind.
Question 39: What have studies discovered about being in the zone?

A. It enables the athlete to focus on more than one task at a time.
B. The right hemisphere of the brain is not dominant.
C. The athlete's attention cannot be diverted.
D. It stimulates the left hemisphere of the brain.
Question 40: What does the word ‘immerse’ near the middle of the second paragraph mean?
A. observe
B. adjust
C. involve
D. analyze
Question 41: What does the word ’honing’ in the last sentence mean?
A. making perfect
B. exercising
C. strengthening
D. relaxing
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 42: A. move
B. through
C. lose
D. though
Question 43: A. destiny
B. mystery
C. qualify
D. quality
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 44: ~ Albert: “Can I ask about your budget?” ~ Barrack: “______________”
A. Yes, not far away from here. I'll show you.
B. Sorry. I'm using it right now.
C. It’s none of your business.

D. Yes, we've got around 200 euros per month.
Question 45: ~ Ann: “Make sure you don't miss the last episode, Liz.” ~ Liz: “______________”
A. I’ll never forget about the first one you took me to.
B. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
C. No, I won’t. I’ll be there right away.
D. Thanks. I need this right now.
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 46: The ozone layer must be protected because it shields the Earth from excessive
ultraviolet radiate.
A. from
B. radiate
C. must be protected
D. it
Question 47: Carbohydrates and fats are two essential sources of energy for animal growing.
A. for
B. sources
C. growing
D. and fats
Question 48: By passing sunlight through a prism the light is separated into a spectrum of colours.
A. By passing
B. through
C. spectrum
D. separated
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: Both houses were built quite recently. Neither of them was equipped with a burglar alarm
at the time.
A. Both houses were built quite recently, so none of them was equipped with a burglar alarm at
the time.

B. Both houses were built quite recently but neither of them was equipped with a burglar
alarm at the time.
C. Both houses were built quite recently even though neither of them was equipped with a
burglar alarm at the time.
D. Both houses were built quite recently; therefore, each of them was not equipped with a
burglar alarm at the time.
Question 50: There are numerous pluses to rural life. There are also considerable minuses.
A. Because there are numerous pluses to rural life, there are also considerable minuses.
B. There are numerous pluses to rural life, whereas there are also considerable minuses.
C. Despite there are numerous pluses to rural life, there are also considerable minuses.


D. When there are numerous pluses to rural life, there are also considerable minuses.
______THE END______