GCSE 318

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TRƯƠNG THPT LIÊN SƠN
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ĐỀ KTCL ƠN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 20182019
Mơn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 318
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 correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 01: In the kitchen there is a________ table.
A. beautiful large round wooden
B. wooden round large beautiful
C. large beautiful wooden round
D. round large wooden beautiful
Question 02: The students don’t know how to do the exercise________ by the teacher yesterday.
A. is writing
B. who written
C. which written
D. written
Question 03: It is becoming________ for me to keep up.
A. more difficult than
B. more and more difficult
C. the most difficult
D. the more difficult
Question 04: Manh asked me________ that film the night before.
A. if had I seen
B. if I had seen
C. that I saw

D. had I seen
Question 05: If she had known how awful this job was going to be, she________ it.
A. would accept
B. would have accepted
C. wouldn't accept
D. wouldn’t have accepted
Question 06: It was________ that we decided to stay indoors.
A. so a day hot
B. such a day hot
C. such a hot day
D. so a hot day
Question 07: The children were quite attracted by the tamer and his animals________ were
performing on the stage.
A. that
B. who
C. which
D. whom
Question 08: No sooner________ at the bus stop________ the bus came
A. had he arrived/ than
B. he had arrived/ when
C. had he arrived/ when
D. he had arrived/ than
Question 09: Peter won’t come to see you tomorrow, ________?
A. will you
B. does he
C. will he
D. is he
Question 10: There's a rumor that the National Bank is going to________ the company I work for.
A. take over
B. take out of

C. take off
D. take on
Question 11: When we arrived at the meeting place, the others________.
A. left
B. are leaving
C. have left
D. had left
Question 12: Pessimists say the whole will experience a period of economic________.
A. impression
B. depression
C. suppressing
D. repression
Question 13: Jeanette did very badly on the exam. She________ harder
A. must studied
B. must have studied C. should have studied D. could have studied
Mark the letter A, B, C, or 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 from.
Question 14: A. government
B. permanent
C. represent
D. monument
Question 15: A. calculation
B. energetic
C. investigate
D. information
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction.
Question 16: The rate of snow accumulation in the formation area are critical to the pace of
glacial movement.
A. to the

B. movement
C. are
D. accumulation
Question 17: Before becoming successful, Charles Kettering, former vice president of General
Motors, was so poor that he has to use the hayloft' of a barn as a laboratory.
A. as
B. has to
C. so poor
D. successful


Question 18: Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from
the earth in the near future.
A. from
B. are being cut
C. such a speed
D. burning
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 19: A. personality
B. peasant
C. penalty
D. pencil
Question 20: A. welcomed
B. launched
C. subscribed
D. inspired
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 21: Anna: This movie is boring and too violent.” Bob: “_______________”

A. Good idea. Shall we be off.”
B. I agree. Why don’t we leave?”
C. I hope so. Let’s go.”
D. So much the better.
Question 22: Nam: “I’m really tired. I’m taking next week off.“ Mai: “_____________“
A. That sounds like a good idea. The break will do you good.
B. Take care, my love. Have a nice weekend!
C. Really? I don’t know what you are going to do.
D. Well, you must be telling a lie!
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word from 23 to 29.
LIKE NOTHING ON EARTH!
I couldn't believe my eyes as people in blue space suits floated around on the screen in
front of me. They were laughing and trying to catch objects drifting past them. A voice spoke
"Imagine floating like an astronaut. Experience true weightlessness, just as NASA's astronauts do,
aboard our specially modified Boeing 727 airplane, the Zero C aircraft!" The video came to an end
and our instructor switched on the lights before speaking to us. "So are we ready then?" I could
never have imagined what I was about to do! It all started a few months ago when a friend of mine
encouraged me to enter a competition on a local radio station. The winner would get to
experience an 'anti-gravity' flight operated by a company called Zero C. An opportunity like this is
rare as the starting price for a ticket is over £3,000. The only other way to access such a flight is to
qualify as a student for one of the educational programmes offered. So you can imagine my
surprise when I got a call saying I had won.
The day of the flight finally arrived and it was a bright, cool morning as our small group
made their way to a large airplane hanger. Our instructor was there to greet us and we were each
given our own blue space suits. Next, we sat down to watch an informational video. It explained
that we would experience 'micro gravity' or zero gravity as our plane did a series of steep climbs
and descents. It was during the descents that we would experience zero gravity that would last
about 30 seconds and then gravity would suddenly return. Finally, the video demonstrated some
safety techniques such as keeping our feet down or risk landing on our heads. Just before

boarding the plane our instructor recommended not getting caught up with doing flips and turns
but instead trying to enjoy the unique sensation of weightlessness. I would later realise how
important his suggestion really was.
The plane took off and soon we were high above the clouds. Suddenly it was time. "Feet
down!" called out our instructor. Whoosh! My body rose abruptly from the floor and I was floating
light as a feather! I tried to turn but there was nothing to hold on to. An arm caught my foot and
sent me slowly spinning towards the ceiling. I was hovering effortlessly near the ceiling when all
of a sudden the pilot pulled up and I fell to the floor! This happened another 12 more times during
the flight. I felt like a pinball bouncing around in all directions before crashing to the ground again.
On the last time, I remembered what our instructor had said; I just lay back and took in the
amazing sensation of weightlessness.
Before I knew it, we were back on the ground and taking pictures in front of our spacecraft.
The feeling of zero gravity is almost impossible to explain. Unlike skydiving and free falling, a
person does not feel the pull of gravity. Nothing I've experienced before can come close to what


it's like to float in anti-gravity. It's something everyone should experience for themselves. I know
I'm glad I did as it was a once in a lifetime experience that I'll never forget!
Question 23: The writer feels the zero gravity experience is__________
A. similar to free falling.
B. not something everyone should try.
C. difficult to describe.
D. something he definitely wants to do again.
Question 24: The writer was able to go on the anti-gravity flight because__________
A. it was a prize he won.
B. he qualified for an educational programme.
C. he won the money for it in a competition. D. his friend won it on a local radio station.
Question 25: Before the flight, the instructor__________
A. demonstrated flips and turns for the flight. B. gave some important advice about the
flight

C. explained how zero gravity is achieved. D. explained safety techniques for the flight.
Question 26: The Zero G aircraft__________
A. is an astronaut training plane.
B. was adapted for zero gravity flights.
C. belongs to NASA.
D. was specially made for space travel.
Question 27: When zero gravity begins, the writer describeshis body as__________
A. a pinball being bounced about.
B. rising slowly off the ground.
C. going quickly up in the air.
D. spinning out of control to the ceiling.
Question 28: What is the phrase "get caught up with" synonymous with?
A. be stuck in
B. be involved in
C. get entangled in D. be punished by
Question 29: What is the phrase "weightlessness" synonymous with?
A. without weight B. zero gravity
C. high pressure
D. extreme heat
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 30: She has always got on well with the children.
A. She has always had personal relationship with the children.
B. She is trying a good relationship with the children.
C. She has always been on good terms with the children.
D. She has always looked up to the children.
Question 31: “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Mary?” said Mike.
A. Mike was told to come to Mary’s birthday party.
B. Mike didn’t know that Mary had come to his birthday party.
C. Mike asked Mary if she didn’t like to come to his birthday party.

D. Mike invited Mary to come to his birthday party.
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 32: The old man did not notice it had begun to rain. He was so engrossed in feeding the
pigeons.
A. fully attentive to B. sick of
C. occupied with
D. immersed in
Question 33: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend
the university
A. forced
B. impelled
C. required
D. optional
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word.
Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview:
Always arrive early. If you do not know (34)_______ the organization is located, call for exact
directions (35)_______ advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or unexpected
events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is
approximately 5 – 10 minutes early. Give yourself the time to read your resume one more time, to
catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you
encounter with respect. Be pleasant to everyone as soon as you walk in the door.
Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First
(36)_______ are extremely important in the interview process. Women should (37)_______ wearing


too much jewelry or make up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is
also important that you feel comfortable. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business
environment, if you think it is (38)_______ informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless,

you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit.
Question 34: A. why
B. when
C. where
D. that
Question 35: A. with
B. in
C. on
D. for
Question 36: A. attentions
B. attendances
C. impressions
D. pressures
Question 37: A. avoid
B. suggest
C. enjoy
D. mind
Question 38: A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
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 39: If you do not understand the word "superstitious", look it up in the dictionary.
A. write it
B. note it
C. find its meaning D. draw it
Question 40: There are 256 people on the books at the cement works.
A. to be employed B. in registration
C. to be sacked

D. on the payroll
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 41: I did not arrive in time. I was not able to see her off.
A. I was not early enough to see her off.
B. I did not go there, so I could not see her off.
C. I arrived very late to say goodbye to her.D. She had left because I was not on time.
Question 42: Sue and Brian met. Shortly after that, he announced they were getting married.
A. Until Sue and Brian met, they had announced they were getting married.
B. As soon as Sue and Brian met, they announced they were getting married.
C. Right at the time Brian met Sue, he announced they were getting married.
D. Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word from 43 to 50.
One of the major problems in the art world is how to distinguish and promote an artist. In
effect, a market must be created for an artist to become successful. The practice of signing and
numbering individual prints was introduced by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the nineteenthcentury artist best known for the painting of his mother, called “Arrangement in Grey and Black,”
but known to most of us as “Whistler’s Mother.” Whistler’s brother-in-law, Sir Francis Seymour
Haden, a less well-known artist, had speculated that collectors might find prints more attractive if
they knew that there were only a limited number of copies produced. By signing the work in
pencil, an artist could guarantee and personalize each print.
As soon as Whistler and Haden began the practice of signing and numbering their prints,
their work began to increase in value. When other artists noticed that the signed prints
commanded higher prices, they began copying the procedure.
Although most prints are signed on the right-hand side in the margin below the image, the
placement of the signature is a matter of personal choice. Indeed, prints have been signed within
the image, in any of the margins, or even on the reverse side of the print. Whenever the artist
elects to sign it, a signed print is still valued above an unsigned one, even in the same edition.
Question 43: What does the author mean by the statement: “As soon as Whistler and Haden began
the practice of signing and numbering their prints, their work began to increase in value.”?

A. The signing and numbering of prints was not very popular.
B. The prints that were signed and numbered were worth more.
C. The signatures became more valuable than the prints.
D. Many copies of the prints were made.
Question 44: The word “distinguish” is closest in meaning to__________.
A. making improvement
B. accept changes
C. recognize differences
D. allow exceptions
Question 45: What was true about the painting of Whistler’s mother?
A. It was not one of Whistler’s best paintings.


B. It was a completely new method of painting.
C. It was painted by Sir Francis Seymour Haden.
D. Its title was “Arrangement in Grey and Black.”
Question 46: The word “it” refers to__________.
A. the same edition
B. the reverse side C. the image
D. a print
Question 47: What made Whistler’s work more valuable?
A. His brother-in-law’s prints
B. His painting of his mother
C. His signature on the prints
D. His fame as an artist
Question 48: The author mentions all of the following as reasons why a collector prefers a signed
print EXCEPT__________.
A. it guarantees the print’s authenticity B. it encourages higher prices for the print
C. it makes the print more personal
D. it limits the number of copies of the print

Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that artists number their prints__________.
A. at the same place on each of the prints B. when the buyer requests it
C. as an accounting procedure
D. to guarantee a limited edition
Question 50: Which of the following would be a better title for the passage?
A. Whistler’s Greatest Works
B. Whistler’s Mother
C. The Practice of Signing Prints
D. Copying Limited Edition Prints
_________THE END__________