GCSE 300

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ĐỀ KTCL ƠN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 20182019
Mơn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 300
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 01: A. luxurious
B. anxiety
C. luxury
D. exhaust
Question 02: A. chonic
B. chemistry
C. chimney
D. chaos
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 03: A. obvious
B. oblivious
C. prosperous
D. vigorous
Question 04: A. repetitious
B. grammatical
C. historical
D. curricular
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 05: In Britain, it is compulsory for children to attend school between the ages of five and
sixteen. A. obligatory
B. opional
C. dutiful
D. willing
Question 06: I didn’t think you were the sort of peson who would go back on his word.
A. tell tales
B. keep promise
C. be confident
D. betray
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.
Skiing has become a way of life for many people. From the moment the first snowflake falls
(07)_______ the spring thaw, skiers put their skis in their cars and head for the slopes. There are
many reasons behind the popularity of this winter sport.
Skiing is a true family sport that can be enjoyed by all people (08)_______ 3 or 93 years old.
Being able to descend a hill, to turn at will, and enjoying nature at its loveliest are thrills for all age
groups.
Skiing is also interesting because it provides a variety of experiences. Snow conditions
change hourly as the temperature and weather conditions change during the day. Moreover, every
trail is different. Rarely does one (09)_______ over the same spot twice.
Improvements in ski equipment, clothing, and ski areas have made the sport more
pleasurable, comfortable and available. Warm and light clothing has replaced layers of heavy
sweaters. Ski equipment made with modern materials has made skis and poles lighter, more
flexible and (10)_______ to people of all ages and abilities. The availability of skiing had also been
improved by snow-making equipment. Even in areas of the country that have very little snowfall,
snow can be made if the temperature is below 32 degrees.
For many people, skiing is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the out-of door, to
challenge their physical abilities and finally to simply have fun. It is a spor enjoyed worldwide and

appears to be (11)_______ in popularity constantly.
Question 07: A. until
B. when
C. since
D. into
Question 08: A. whether
B. either
C. from
D. at
Question 09: A. look
B. take
C. pass
D. think
Question 10: A. healthy
B. necessary
C. useful
D. suited
Question 11: A. winning
B. coming
C. putting
D. gaining
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting. Mark your
choice on the answer sheet.
Question 12: Despite the time of the year, yesterday’s temperature was enough hot to turn on the
air conditioning.
A. Despite
B. yesterday’s
C. enough hot
D. to turn on

Question 13: The indiscriminate and continual use of any drug without medical supervision can
be endangered.
A. without
B. medical
C. use of
D. endangered
Question 14: Cholesterol helps the body for making hormones and building cell walls, but too
much cholesterol can cause heart problem.
A. for making
B. the
C. too much
D. can cause
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.
"Happiness is not having what you want but wanting what you have," according to James
Stewart. Although scientists now understand the roots of depression more clearly than they used
to, happiness still remains a mystery. Recently, however some interesting discoveries have been
made.
Those who say they are happy, for example, tend to be less self-centred, less hostile and
abusive, and are less prone disease and general ill health. Interestingly, the affluent are not notably
happier than their less-well-off counterparts, and seemingly, no particular time of life is
significantly happier than any other. Even though some people see life as a tragedy when
questioned, most people said they were generally happy - painting a much rosier picture
regarding people's genereral moods and dispositions.
Research has shown that people have two basic reward centres in their brains that are
stimulated by two different chemicals which cause happiness. The first, dopamine, is triggered by
activities like exercise, relaxation and the quieter pleasures. The second comprises a set of
adrenaline-type chemicals which are triggered by exciting or frightening activities. Dopamine
provokes a response of passive happiness, while the second set of chemicals provokes a highenergy state of happiness, the feeling one might get from public speaking or mountain climbing.

While understanding the chemical process behind happiness is important, it does not
explain why only some people are consistently happy. The answer may lie in people's perceptions
of happiness.
One of the reasons we have such a problem with happiness is that many confuse it with a
life untouched by anxiety, rage, doubt and sadness. The belief that happiness means that nothing
ever goes wrong is naive; in order to be happy, we must know not how to avoid disturbing events,
but how to deal with them.
The key to coping with life's unpleasant aspects, while remaining content, comes from an
everyday practice which Mihaly Csikszentimihalyi calls "the flow". He describes "the flow" as the
state one is in when doing something complete absorbing. It comes when one is pushed right up
to the limit of one's ability, but not beyond it. "People can get a feeling of flow from dangerous
sports like mountain climbing or driving fast," he says "but it can also come from something
relaxing like painting or reading a good book." The point is that it's an activity you do for the
pleasure of doing it. You are not looking for praise or reward. What is important, is to keep your
brain busy if you want to be happy. The professor explains, "If you leave someone on their own
with nothing specific to do, most of their thoughts will be worries." People tend to think about all
the things they want and haven't got rather than how good their life is. It seems the key to
happiness lies in having an active and challenging lifestyle.
The scientific study of happiness will help us understand how to build a world that
improves human well-being and self-esteem, and how to get the most satisfaction from their goals
and circumstances.
Question 15: According to Csikszentimihalyi, "the flow" is triggered by_______.
A. doing nothing.
B. activities done for personal pleasure.
C. external reward.
D. challenging others.
Question 16: When we are inactive_______.
A. we try to challenge ourselves
B. we don't get what we want
C. we think everything is fine

D. we experience more anxiety
Question 17: What does "it" in the sentence "but it can also come from..."refer to_______?
A. people
B. research
C. "the flow" D. a dangerous sport
Question 18: Studies have shown that happiness_______.


A. does not influence wealth.
B. is positively influenced by wealth.
C. is not influenced by wealth.
D. is negatively influenced by wealth.
Question 19: Dopamine is produced by_______.
A. fright
B. recreational activity
C. high-energy activity
D. pleasure
Question 20: A common misconception about happiness is that_______.
A. rich people are happier.
B. happiness stems from being naive.
C. happy people perceive things differently. D. happiness implies never having problems.
Question 21: In reality, consistent happiness lies in_______.
A. not having problems.
B. being able to handle problems.
C. not confusing our feelings.
D. not feeling anxious.
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 22: Ann: “Is traffic congestion a big problem in your hometown?” ~ Bob: “______________”
A. Quite right. Environmentalists have made great effort.

B. No. Only bus is available on Sundays.
C. Yes. They have spent a lot of money on it.
D. Not at all. We couldn’t be happier with the system here.
Question 23: Anna: “How is the atmosphere there?” ~ Brian: “______________”
A. It’s chemical pollutants that contaminate it.
B. Not too high to climb in three hours.
C. Well, it’s quite peaceful. I enjoy the fresh air here.
D. About 60 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, 90 in summer.
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 24: My sun-burnt nose made me feel rather self-conscious for the first few days of the
holidays.
A. highly-esteemed B. proud of one’s appearance
C. ill at ease D. regretable
Question 25: I asked to speak to her boss and she just flew into a rage.
A. hurried away
B. boarded the plane
C. suddenly became angry
D. went away quickly
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: There’s no point in persuading Anne to join the trip.
A. There’s no use in persuading Anne to join the trip.
B. There’s no reason why we should persuade Anne to join the trip.
C. Don’t waste time permitting Anne to join the trip.
D. It’s no use to persuade Anne to join the trip.
Question 27: They couldn’t help smiling at his funny face.
A. Their smile made his face look funny. B. His funny face made them smile unrestrainedly.
C. They couldn’t smile without the help of his funny face.
D. They helped him make his face funnier.

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 term "dyslexia" is used to describe a number of problems associated with reading,
writing or spelling. Short-term memory, mathematics, concentration, personal organization and
sequencing may also be affected. We do not know exactly what causes dyslexia, but we do know
that it tends to run in the family. We also know that more boys suffer from dyslexia than girls and
that dyslexia is more common in urban areas than in rural.
One of the most common signs of dyslexia is "reversals". People with this kind of problem
often confuse letters like "b" and "d" when reading and writing or they sometimes read and write
words like "tip" and "won" as "pit" and "now". Other common characteristics are lack of
punctuation, misspelling, mixed-up sentence structure and poor grammatical construction.


People are born with dyslexia, but it is only when they begin to learn to write that it
becomes a noticeable problem. For children with dyslexia, going to school can be a traumatic
experience. Poor achievement can make them feel frustrated and insecure. They are reluctant to
go to school and sometimes even skip school altogether. Cheating, stealing and experimenting
with drugs can also occur when children regard themselves as failures.
It is a common misconception that dyslexic people are of inferior intelligence. Yet Albert
Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison and Hans Christian Andersen were apparently all
dyslexic. There is no total cure for dyslexia; however, the effects of dyslexia can be lessened with
the guidance of skilled specialists and a lot of determination.
Question 28: According to the passage, dyslexic children_______.
A. do well at school.
B. end up taking drugs.
C. look forward to going to school.
D. might have behavioral problems.
Question 29: The passage states that one common characteristic of dyslexics is that they_______.
A. have difficulty expressing their feelings. B. read words backwards.
C. are not able to read three-letter words. D. have difficulty learning the letter "b".

Question 30: How can the effects of dyslexia be made less severe?
A. with professional help and hard work B. by learning a special skill
C. by learning to live with them
D. by learning how to deal with failure
Question 31: When does it become apparent that a child may be suffering from dyslexia?
A. when they start talking
B. when they are born
C. when they begin their education
D. when they use symbols instead of words
Question 32: Who is more likely to be dyslexic?
A. children who are not bright
B. girls
C. children who live in the country
D. children whose parents are dyslexic
Question 33: The purpose of this passage is to inform readers that_______.
A. dyslexics are as intelligent as other people.
B. Albert Einstein was dyslexic.
C. it is difficult for dyslexics to get professional help.
D. dyslexics are inferior to other people.
Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. The causes of dyslexia haven't been fully explained.
B. Dyslexia refers to a specific learning disability.
C. Dyslexia affects only reading and writing skills
D. Dyslexic people become famous.
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 35: Our teacher does not allow cell phones in class; she does not use hers during class.
A. Our teacher does not allow cell phones in class, nor does she use hers during class.
B. Our teacher does not allow cell phones in class, but she does not use hers during class.
C. Our teacher does not allow cell phones in class, so she does not use hers during class.

D. Not allowing cell phones in class, out teacher does not use hers during class.
Question 36: You probably shouldn’t jump off of that ledge. It’s a really dangerous thing to do.
A. You probably shouldn’t jump off of that ledge; in fact, it’s a really dangerous thing to do.
B. Although you probably shouldn’t jump off of that ledge, it’s a really dangerous thing to
do.
C. You probably shouldn’t jump off of that ledge; besides, it’s a really dangerous thing to do.
D. Because you probably shouldn’t jump off of that ledge, it’s a really dangerous thing to do.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 37: _______ swimming is considered to be_______ good way of losing weight.
A. Ø/ a
B. The/ a
C. A/ the
D. The/ the
Question 38: Is that the man________ has been stolen?
A. the car of whom B. the car of his
C. whose car
D. the car of who
Question 39: Joe was_______ when fie had to do extra work without pay.
A. indignant
B. inhibited
C. indelible
D. incessant


Question 40: The jury began to believe the accused man might be guilty because his story did not
tie_______ % with those of witnesses.
A. down to
B. in
C. up

D. on
Question 41: The sack of potatoes fell from the lorry with a hpavy
A. thud
B. rattle
C. splash
D. crunch
Question 42: The problem of finding a baby-sitter_______ itself when my mother came to live with
us.
A. sorted
B. composed
C. arranged
D. resolved
Question 43: Your plants look very healthy; they're really_______ in that sunny window.
A. accruing
B. striving
C. replenishing
D. thriving
Question 44: Smoking should be forbidden on airplanes. We are all_______ to breathe clean air.
A. entitled
B. compelled
C. compounded
D. deserved
Question 45: I watched the match on television but the_______ got on my nerves.
A. commentator
B. describer
C. announcer
D. director
Question 46: I studied Spanish for four years in high school_______, I had· trouble talking with
people when I was travelling in Spain.
A. Nevertheless

B. On the other hand
C. Therefore
D. Moreover
Question 47: The effects of the injection_______ for two days.
A. take
B. endure
C. long
D. last
Question 48: There was great_______ about the possibility of war.
A. profusion
B. discrepancy
C. apprehension
D. coincidence
Question 49: Each of the reference_______ available in the school library.
A. books on that list is
B. books on that list are
C. book on that list is
D. book on that list are
Question 50: The farmers were pleased by the_______ of their crops.
A. plurality
B. redundancy
C. ambiguity
D. abundance
______THE END______