GCSE 044

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Mơn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 044
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Ho va tên thi sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
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 01: Your contract will set out the terms and conditions of your employment.
A. give details
B. prepare
C. publish
D. send off
Question 02: Showbiz personalities are always greedy for success.
A. ready
B. hungry
C. eager
D. willing
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.
THE DAY THE TSUNAMI STRUCK
A. Friday, 11th March, 2011 started as an ordinary day. I was with my camera crew covering
a story about the scallop fishermen of the Miyagi prefecture. It was a cold afternoon with a dark
sky and it looked like it might snow. I was just finishing the interview when, suddenly, around
14:45. the ground started shaking beneath our feet. Even before the siren started to sound over the
town, we knew it must be an earthquake! It became impossible to stand. In a moment, enormous
cracks appeared in the road.

B. Local people said a tsunami was approaching and urged us to get away as soon as
possible. We climbed to higher ground above the town and waited. A short time later we saw the
sea rise up in a colossal wave and completely destroy the breakwater that was protecting the
coastline. We watched helplessly as the water flooded into the town streets and washed away
everything in its path. It seemed the whole town was afloat Cars, trees, even rows of houses were
swept along in the raging torrent.
C. The rising sea soon engulfed the whole town. It had taken only 30 minutes. Up on the hill,
we huddled together with the evacuated residents and tried to keep warm. We were in a state of
shock and couldn't believe how rapidly it had all happened. One man told me he had escaped from
a building just before it was washed away. He saw many people washed away with it. Two of them
were his parents; he had been unable to reach them and thought they must have drowned.
D. We spent two nights up there on the hill. On Sunday morning, as the water started to
recede, we guessed there would be no further tsunami warnings. We were also extremely hungry,
so we decided to venture back down to the town in the unlikely hope of finding some food. We
couldn't believe our eyes when we saw the scale of the devastation. Whole streets of houses had
been flattened and were now reduced to heaps of rubble. Some very weird sights greeted us: a
double-decker bus that had been carried along in the flood was now perched on top of a threestorey building, while somebody's former home stood upon the roof of a primary school.
E. As we walked on, shocked and silent, I wondered if the town could ever return to normal.
A local woman was shaking her head as she wandered down the road. “I don't know if it’s good or
bad that I survived," she said as we passed by. Hearing her words, another man left with nothing
spoke out: "Those of us who are left have a duty to help each other in any way possible. No one is
allowed to give up!" Standing together among the ruins and debris, we knew he was right.
[From: ON SCREEN, B1 & B2, Student’s Book, Express Publishing, 2011]
Question 03: When Iris Morgan returned to the town, _________
A. the streets were blocked with rubble.
B. she was amazed at what she saw.
C. no building was left standing.
D. she met many homeless people.
Question 04: By Sunday morning, _________
A. a further tsunami warning was expected.

B. the worst of the emergency was over.
C. the water level was still rising.
D. all food supplies had run out.
Question 05: In the last paragraph the local man feels_________
A. surprised.
B. angry.
C. determined.
D. confused.


Question 06: The word that is closest in meaning to ‘recede’ is_________
A. move further away
B. come nearer
C. turn back
D. run down
Question 07: The man who escaped from a building_________
A. was one of several who escaped.
B. couldn't believe how lucky he was.
C. managed to rescue two others.
D. couldn’t do anything to save his
parents.
Question 08: It took 30 minutes for_________
A. Iris and the camera crew to climb the hill.
B. the town to be evacuated.
C. the sea to break the water barrier.
D. the entire town to be flooded
Question 09: The first sign of the earthquake was_________
A. the earthquake siren.
B. the cold weather.
C. a ground movement.

D. cracks in the road.
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 10: A. anymore
B. furthermore
C. sophomore
D. underscore
Question 11: A. compliance B. comsumer
C. commuter
D. competent
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 12: All data in computer are changed into electronic pulses by an input unit.
A. into
B. by
C. in computer
D. unit
Question 13: The scientific method consists of forming hypotheses, collect data, and testing results.
A. results
B. collect
C. consists of
D. scientific
Question 14: The basic law of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are taught to all
elementary school students.
A. division
B. law
C. to
D. school
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: Mum gave away all her worn-out clothes to the poor.
A. ready-made
B. fresh-made
C. brand-new
D. home-made
Question 16: Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children.
A. willing
B. grateful
C. easy
D. pleased
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 17: ~ Carol: “_____________”
~ Brian: “He’s run away with $1,000, 000.”
A. The police are searching for Jim. Tell me why. B. He looks very happy beside his wife.
C. He looks a successful businessman, doesn’t he?D. He was caught in the act.
Question 18: ~ Alisa: “Why hasn’t Jim been seen lately?” ~ Jeremy: “_____________”
A. He’s just left.
B. He’s visiting his girl-friend in Spain.
C. Love is not always found indoors.
D. He’s talking to his boss. Wait for the next call.
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.
THE ULTRAMAN
The Ultraman World Championship is an exciting annual three-day endurance triathlon race.
It is held on the amazingly beautiful Pacific Big Island Hawaii over Thanksgiving weekend. The
Ultraman triathlon is not like any other ordinary race and even the thought of competing in it is
daunting. The race covers a total of 515 km and offers a variety of terrains, scenery and challenges.
It is divided into three parts that have to be completed in no more than 12 hours each. Participants
who fail to reach the finish line within the time limits are automatically disqualified. The first stage

consists of a 10-km ocean swim followed by a gruelling 145-km cross-country bike ride involving
mountain road climbs up to 1,828 m. For the second stage, on the following day, the participants
are pushed to their limits when they have to cycle 276 km of hilly roads from the Volcanoes


National Park in the south of the island to Kohala in the northeast. The competitors who survive
the first two stages of the race can look forward to a whopping double marathon consisting of
running an unbelievable total distance of 84 km instead of the usual 42 km.
Preparation for such a race needs to be serious and potential competitors would usually
have to do a lot of training sessions over a long period building up to the triathlon. Some prefer to
train moderately while others do more intense training including cycling up to 200 km in one
session, doing 40 to 50 km runs, or swimming several kilometres in cold water as well as following
a strict diet. Only the truly determined athlete takes on such a task. Perhaps that is why the
challenging race is limited to only 35 invited athletes no younger than 20 who wish to explore the
extremes of physical and mental abilities. The rules also state that entrants need to have a support
team of at least two people throughout the entire course of the race. Since its beginnings in the late
1970s, the Ultraman Triathlon has attracted athletes from around the world and its popularity has
helped establish the triathlon as an Olympic sport. The prize? Well, unlike many races, there is no
great sum of money to be won, but for the entrants, the real prize is the glory of winning and
achieving something truly amazing.
[From: ON SCREEN B1+ & B2, Student’s Book, Express Publishing, 2011]
Question 19: In preparation for the race, all competitors__________
A. choose their own training programme. B. must practise swimming in cold water.
C. must follow a strict diet.
D. must do very tough training.
Question 20: The maximum age allowed__________
A. is fifty.
B. is twenty. C. is thirty-five.
D. is not stated in the text.
Question 21: According to the text, the cross country cycle is difficult because__________

A. participants can easily be disqualified. B. the course goes through a variety of terrain.
C. a lot of the course involves ascents.
D. of the time limit.
Question 22: According to the writer, the idea of doing the Ultraman is__________
A. amazing.
B. exciting. C. extraordinary.
D. frightening.
Question 23: According to the text, the race differs from most other races in that__________
A. the athletes don't really win anything. B. only a few athletes participate.
C. the entrants need a support team.
D. it is difficult.
Question 24: The athletes have twelve hours to complete__________
A. each stage of the race.
B. the 10-km swim. C. the whole race.
D. the 145-km cycle.
Question 25: The word ‘gruelling’ is closest in meaning to_________.
A. surprising
B. fearful
C. strenuous
D. disheartening
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.
BREAKFAST CEREAL AND THE BRAIN
The ideal breakfast, say scientists, is a glass of orange juice, a cup of coffee and a bowl of
cereal. People who start the day with a drink of vitamin C, a dose of caffeine and a (26)________ of
their favourite cereal are happier and perform better throughout the morning, Andy Smith, of the
University of Bristol, said.
A (27)________ of 600 people who were asked to record their breakfast habits found that
those who regularly ate cereal first thing in the morning had a more positive mood compared with
those who ate other foods or had no breakfast.

Earlier research had shown that people whose (28)________ performance was measured
immediately after eating breakfast of any kind performed 10 per cent better on tests of
remembering, speed of response and (29)________ to concentrate, compared with those given only a
cup of decaffeinated coffee.
In further research, Professor Smith said that people who drank four cups of coffee a day
performed more (30)________ all day than those who drank less. He suggested that sensible
employers should get out free coffee or tea.
Question 26: A. quantity
B. piece
C. helping
D. amount
Question 27: A. search
B. check
C. research
D. study
Question 28: A. mental
B. psychological
C. sensible
D. intelligent
Question 29: A. power
B. strength
C. ability
D. skill


Question 30: A. well

B. better

C. profitably

D. efficiently

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 31: A. entail
B. encourage
C. enjoy
D. entertain
Question 32: A. siren
B. tire
C. fire
D. miracle
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 33: The accident is said to have resulted from_________ driver’s careless driving and thick
fog in that morning.
A. a/ the
B. the/0
C. a/a
D. the/ the
Question 34: My children have_________ the age when they can care for themselves.
A. arrived
B. achieved
C. reached
D. realised
Question 35: She's fallen rather_________ with her schoolwork since she's been swimming
competitively.
A. below
B. back

C. behind
D. down
Question 36: The sales assistant was very_________ and I bought a new laptop, a scanner and a
printer!
A. convincing
B. convincingly
C. convince
D. convinced
Question 37: The new head teacher has_________ a huge difference since she arrived.
A. marked
B. made
C. done
D. taken
Question 38: It's difficult to tell identical twins_________.
A. on
B. out
C. over
D. apart
Question 39: There was a blank_________ on Hannah’s face so I had no way of knowing whether she
was upset.
A. impression
B. expression
C. attitude
D. image
Question 40: Kylie's new song ought to do well in the charts - it's got good lyrics and a nice_________
tune.
A. harmonious
B. catchy
C. strident
D. melodious

Question 41: Sarah delivered a(n)_________ appeal to the court and asked for mercy.
A. affectionate
B. emotional
C. sensational
D. sentimental
Question 42: It's high time Bill got a steady job and_________. He's almost 30.
A. turned down
B. settled in
C. turned in
D. settled down
Question 43: Stirling is a_________ town not far from Edinburgh.
A. medium large
B. medium-sized
C. middle-sized
D. medium
Question 44: We’d better tidy up the kitchen_________ Mum will get angry.
A. although
B. instead
C. elsewhere
D. or else
Question 45: Air was escaping from the punctured tyre with a_________ sound.
A. puffing
B. blowing
C. bubbling
D. hissing
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: The estimated increase in population in the city will mean that there won't be enough
housing for everyone.
A. The city needs to set aside some housing in case a large number of people move into it in

the near future.
B. The city will be short of housing for all the people living there due to the anticipated rise
in the number of its inhabitants.
C. The housing shortage the city is suffering is the result of the recent rise in population.
D. Since we‘ve had enough housing in the city so far, we won‘t be short of accommodation in
the future.
Question 47: It won't be long before we meet again.
A. There‘s likelihood that we won‘t meet again. B. We will meet again later than planned.
C. We will be meeting quite soon. D. Possibly, we won‘t meet again as soon as we want
Question 48: He can hardly understand this matter because he's too young.


A. Hardly can he understand this matter because he‘s too young.
B. The matter is difficult but he can understand it.
C. He is young, but he can understand this matter.
D. This matter is too hard for him to understand.
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: He has been learning English for many years. He should have realized sooner that his
pronunciation was bad.
A. No sooner has he been learning English for many years than he should have realized that
his pronunciation was bad.
B. He has been learning English for many years that he should have realized sooner that his
pronunciation was bad.
C. He has been learning English for many years to have soon realized that his pronunciation
was bad.
D. Though he has been learning English for many years, he did not realize sooner that his
pronunciation was bad.
Question 50: He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay. This proves he's not good at written English.
A. He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay, so this proves he's not good at written

English.
B. He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay, which proves he's not good at written
English.
C. He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay and proves he's not good at written English.
D. He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay; therefore, this proves he's not good at
written English.
_________THE END_________