GCSE 247

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ĐỀ KTCL ƠN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 20182019
Mơn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 247
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 whose underlined part
differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1 : A. schools
B. secrets
C. weekends
D. solutions
Question 2 : A. safe
B. angry
C. blank
D. family
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. return
B. parents
C. weekend
D. household
Question 4: A. important
B. holiday
C. different

D. interesting
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 5. Traditionally, Americans and Asians have had very different ideas about love and
married.
A
B
C D
Question 6. Many teachers have devoted their lives to teaching therefore teaching is not a
well-paid job. A
B
C
D
Question 7. It was in 2006 when she got married to a well-known movie star.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 8: The tourists asked me how_______ to Hoan Kiem lake.
A. did they get
B. they could get
C. would they get
D. could they get
Question 9: His parents agreed to_______ him their car while they were away on holiday.
A. let
B. hire
C. lend
D. borrow

Question 10: Sleeping, resting and______ are the best ways to care for a cold.
A. drinking fruits
B. to drink fruits
C. drank fruits
D. one drinks fruits
Question 11: If he______ with us now, he______ the beauty of nature of the National Park.
A. is/ can enjoy
B. were/ could enjoy C. was/ will enjoy D. has been/ would enjoy
Question 12: _______ have made a billion dollars last year.
A. His father is thought that
B. His father is thought to
C. It is thought
D. It is thought that his father
Question 13: Linda, _______ is quite rich, has just celebrated her 21st birthday.
A. whom family
B. whose family
C. which family
D. that family
Question 14: _______ the noise from the construction work, the children couldn’t concentrate on
their lessons. A. Although
B. In spite of
C. Because
D. Because of
Question 15: I didn’t meet him yesterday. He_______ on business.
A. must go
B. should go
C. must have gone D. should have gone
Question 16: Rock music_______ popular around the world for more than 40 years.
A. was
B. is being

C. had been
D. has been
Question 17: Economic reforms have_______ a lot of benefits for the local people.
A. given away
B. resulted from
C. carried out
D. resulted in
Question 18: A good friend should_______ you whatever happens.
A. be in favor of B. take after
C. stand by
D. bring around
Question 19: Only when I_______ my exams next month_______ the book.
A. have finished/ I read
B. will finish/ I will read


C. finished/ did I read

D. have finished/ will I read

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 20: - Charles: “Thanks so much for looking after the children!” - Lisa: “_______________”
A. That’s all right. Anytime.
B. I’m fine, thanks.
C. Of course, not.
D. That sounds nice.
Question 21: - Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?" - Susan: “________."
A. I don't agree, I'm afraid
B. You’re welcome

C. That would be great
D. I feel very bored
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the bold, italic word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain
B. exchange
C. explain
D. arrange
Question 23: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects
B. symptoms
C. hints
D. demonstrations
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the bold, italic word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: John was so insubordinate that he lost his job in one week.
A. understanding
B. fresh
C. obedient
D. disobedient
Question 25: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on the air.
A. feeling extremely unhappy
B. extremely light
C. feeling extremely airy
D. extremely happy
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 26: This is the first time I've made such a stupid mistake.
A. The first mistake I made was a stupid one

B. I had never made a stupid mistake
C. Never before have I made such a stupid mistake
D. I first made a stupid mistake
Question 27: The boy was not intelligent enough to have solved such complex problems alone.
A. The complex problems couldn’t be solved because the boy was so stupid.
B. The boy was not intelligent but he managed to solve such complex problems.
C. The boy, though quite intelligent, couldn’t solve the complex problems.
D. The boy together with someone else solved the complex problems.
Question 28: Be he rich or poor, she will marry him.
A. She doesn't want to marry him because he is poor.
B. She wants to marry him of he is rich.
C. She will marry him whether he is rich or poor.
D. She will marry him however poor he may be.
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 29: She was the first woman in the Philippines. She was elected as the president of the
country.
A. She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines.
B. She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines.
C. She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines.
D. She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines.
Question 30: He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.
A. Not only he spent all his money but he also borrowed some from me.
B. Not only did he spend all his money but he also borrowed some from me.
C. Not only he borrowed some from me but he also spent all his money


D. Not only did he borrow some from me but he also spend all his money
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 31 to 35.

In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel
problems. They must cope with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no
English. They must respond to demands (31)______ the curriculum reflect the various cultures of
all children. Schools must make sure that students develop basic skills for the job market, and they
must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers.
Schools are addressing these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational
system. They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English (32)______ a second
language and, in some countries, setting up bilingual schools. They are opening up the traditional
European-centered curriculum to embrace material from American, Asian, and other cultures.
Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the (33)______ 40 percent of American students
who do not go on to higher education. In the (34)______ of a recent report by the Commission on
Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma
were once all that was necessary to make a start in America. They are no longer. A well-developed
mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys
(35)______ the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic wellbeing of the nation”.
(Extracted from Info USA-CD Version)
Question 31.
Question 32.
Question 33.
Question 34.
Question 35.

A. that
A. as
A. slightly
A. minds
A. to

B. who
B. from

B. mostly
B. directions
B. at

C. whether
C. with
C. fairly
C. words
C. in

D. what
D. like
D. nearly
D. ways
D. for

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.
Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for
his own use. This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a
smaller plot of ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants
were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today.
As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to
organise their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history. One aspect of early
natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early herbalists
sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect. For example, it was widely believed that
a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus,
an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart
problems.
Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of

our present knowledge of drugs and their uses.
Question 36. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. Cures from plants.
B. The beginning of natural history.
C. Prehistoric man.
D. Early plants and animals.
Question 37. Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of________.
A. need for more readily available food
B. lack of wild animals and plants
C. early mans power as a hunter
D. the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic
Question 38. The word “This” refers to________.
A. providing food for man
B. man's domestication of plants and animals
C. man's ability to live on a small plot of land D. the earliest condition of prehistoric man
Question 39. The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to________.
A. produced flowers B. changed
C. learned
D. flourished
Question 40. An herbalist is which of the following?
A. A dreamer.
B. An early historian.


C. Someone who uses plants in medicine. D. A farmer.
Question 41. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped
organ.
B. Early herbalists were unimaginative.
C. The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine.

D. There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant.
Question 42. The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field
of________.
A. zoology
B. biology
C. anatomy
D. Astrology
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 43 to 50.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers
classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter,
spring, and summer quarters. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters
of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to
August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side,
students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take
advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition,
although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of
any other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the
resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several
disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for
them to cover the material required by most college coursed. Students also find it difficult to
complete the assignments in such a short period of time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester
system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen
weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but
the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree
programs for those students who wish to graduate early.
Question 43. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Semester System

B. The Academic Year
C. Universities in the United States
D. The Quarter System
Question 44. How many terms are there in a quarter system?
A. Three regular terms and one summer term B. One regular term and four summer terms
C. Two regular terms and two summer terms D. Four regular terms and one summer term
Question 45. When is the academic year?
A. September to August
B. September to June C. June to August
D. August to June
Question 46. The word “customary” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by________.
A. agreeable
B. Limited
C. traditional
D. length
Question 47. When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system?
A. Summer semester only
B. at the beginning of the academic year
C. at the beginning of any quarter
D. September
Question 48. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A. material
B. courses
C. faculty
D. weeks
Question 49. Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters?
A. They provide more options for admission B. They allow students to graduate early
C. They last eleven weeks
D. They are long enough to cover the course material
Question 50. Where would this passage most probably be found?

A. In a American newspaper
B. In a dictionary published in the United States
C. In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States


D. In a college catalog for a university in the United States
___________THE END____________