Tài liệu ôn tập thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh - Đỗ Bình

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1. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Chú ý: Tất cả các bài giảng, bài tập, đề mẫu dưới đây đều cĩ videos cụ thể chi tiết. Hãy truy cập để được phục vụ tốt nhất. RZ7LvDXAAOibSAsC8Mg Many thanks! HƯỚNG DẪN ƠN TẬP THI THPTQG MƠN TIẾNG ANH NỘI DUNG: A. Xác định mục tiêu và tâm thế học tập. B. Chuẩn bị phương tiện học tập. C. Xác định phương pháp học tập. D. Hướng dẫn ơn tập. E. Bài tập minh họa. PHÂN TÍCH: A. Xác định mục tiêu và tâm thế học tập. 1. Học để làm gì? Người ta chỉ cĩ thể làm tốt khi cĩ động lực làm việc, để cĩ động lực làm việc người ta cần thấy được kết quả đầu ra của cơng việc họ làm. Do tác động của sự phát triển cơng nghệ, do tác động của điều kiện kinh tế, xã hội, áp lực của tỉ lệ thất nghiệp cao, dường như, một số bạn trẻ khơng tìm được hướng đi cho mình thơng qua việc học tập. Tuy nhiên, mỗi chúng ta đều biết, xu thế nên kinh tế tri thức là hướng đi của xã hội nĩi chung, vậy việc trang bị kiến thức là hết sức cần thiết cho tương lai của mỗi bạn trẻ, ít nhất là kiến thức phổ thơng (học xong bậc THPT). 2. Tại sao lại phải học Tiếng Anh? Cả triệu lần, cả triệu người đã từng tự hỏi, hoặc hỏi người khác câu hỏi này, câu trả lời, dù ít dù nhiều, ai cũng đã biết. Đặc biệt hơn, hầu hết mọi người đều cĩ mong muốn khả năng sử dụng tốt mơn sinh ngữ này, và, ở một thời điểm nào đĩ trong quãng đời học sinh chúng ta đã từng cố để hiện thực hĩa mong muốn ấy. Nhưng, rõ ràng rằng kết quả chưa bao giờ làm chúng ta hài lịng. Hơm nay tơi khơng trả lời câu hỏi này, dù theo quan điểm của tơi. Kết luận: Các bạn trẻ cần xác định rõ mục tiêu, tạo động lực, thì mới cĩ tâm thế tốt để học tập, khi học tập với tâm thế và mục tiêu rõ ràng, kết quả sẽ theo mong muốn của bản thân. B. Chuẩn bị phương tiện học tập. 1. Học từ ai? 2. Học từ nguồn tài liệu nào? 3. Những yêu cầu về trang thiết bị để học? 4. Chi phí cho việc học? 5. websites? Trên đây là các câu hỏi cần phải trả lời trước khi học. C. Xác định phương pháp học tập. 1. Mục tiêu cụ thể và rõ ràng nhất khi học bài này, chương này, chuyên đề này? 2. Kết quả đạt được sẽ thỏa mãn yêu cầu nào? Một bài tập cụ thể! 3. Làm thế nào để nhận biết, hiểu, và vận dụng? Tự rút kinh nghiệm! 4. Phương pháp ghi nhớ kiến thức? Luyện tập! Lời khuyên: Nên Khơng nên - Ghi chép bất cứ khi nào cĩ thể. - Luơn thấy là mình biết điều này. - Ghi chép cĩ hệ thống, cĩ chỉ dẫn nguồn. - Coi vấn đề nằm ngồi khả năng của bản thân. - Luyện tập là phương pháp tốt nhất để nhớ. - Khơng thực sự nghiêm túc tự đánh giá. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 1
2. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS - Khơng ngại làm lại. - Làm cốt cho được nhiều. - Tự đánh giá thường xuyên. - Khơng dám hỏi vì sợ bị chê là “DỐT”. - Dành khoảng trống cho những điều mới. - Thỏa mãn cá nhân. HƯỚNG DẪN ƠN TẬP THI THPTQG MƠN TIẾNG ANH Để quá trình ơn tập đạt hiệu quả chúng ta cần trả lời các câu hỏi sau: 1. Ma trận đề thi THPT QG mơn Tiếng Anh của 3 năm gần nhất? 2. Đề thi THPTQG mơn Tiếng Anh của 3 năm gần đây kiểm tra những nội dung kiến thức gì? 3. Những lưu ý cụ thể với các dạng bài tập? 4. Một số bài tập minh họa? ƠN TẬP THI THPTQG MƠN TIẾNG ANH 1. Ma trận đề thi THPT QG mơn Tiếng Anh 3 năm gần nhất: (Mức độ: theo đánh giá cá nhân) Tên mục/ bài tập Nhận Thơng Vận dụng Vận dụng Cộng (nội dung về kiến thức/ kĩ biết hiểu cao năng ) 1. PRONUNCIATION Số câu: 1 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 0 Số câu: 0 Số câu: 2. Số câu: 2. Điểm: 0.4. Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0 Điểm: 0 Điểm: 0.4. Tỉ lệ 4% (2%) (2%) (0.0%) (0.0%) Tỉ lệ 4% 2. STRESS Số câu: 1 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 0 Số câu: 0 Số câu: 2. Số câu: 2. Điểm: 0.4. Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0 Điểm: 0 Điểm: 0.4. Tỉ lệ 4% (2%) (2%) (0.0%) (0.0%) Tỉ lệ 4% 3. SYNONYM Số câu: 0 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 0 Số câu: 2. Số câu: 2. Điểm: 0.4. Điểm: 0 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0 Điểm: 0.4. Tỉ lệ 4% (0.0%) (2%) (2%) (0.0%) Tỉ lệ 4% 4. ANTONYM Số câu: 0 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 0 Số câu: 2. Số câu: 2. Điểm: 0.4. Điểm: 0 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0 Điểm: 0.4. Tỉ lệ 4% (0.0%) (2%) (2%) (0.0%) Tỉ lệ 4% 5. ERROR IDENTIFYING Số câu: 1 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 0 Số câu: 3. Số câu: 3. Điểm: 0.6. Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0 Điểm: 0.6. Tỉ lệ 6% (2%) (2%) (2%) (0.0%) Tỉ lệ 6% 6. LEXICO – GRAMMAR Số câu: 5 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 2 Số câu: 6 Số câu: 14. Số câu: 14. Điểm: 2.8. Số điểm: Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0.4 Số điểm: Điểm: 2.8. Tỉ lệ 28% 1.0 (10%) (2%) (4%) 1.2 (12%) Tỉ lệ 28% 7. GAPS FILLING Số câu: 1 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 2 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 5. Số câu: 5. Điểm: 1.0. Điểm: Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0.4 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 1.0. Tỉ lệ 10% 0.2 (2%) (2%) (4%) (2%) Tỉ lệ 10% 8. READING Số câu: 3 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 2 Số câu: 7 Số câu: 13. COMPREHENSION Điểm: 0.6 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0.4 Điểm: 1.4 Điểm: 2.6. Số câu: 13. Điểm: 2.6. (6%) (2%) (4%) (16%) Tỉ lệ 26% Tỉ lệ 26% 9. SENTENCE BUILDING Số câu: 2 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 5. Số câu: 5. Điểm: 1.0. Điểm: 0.4 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 1.0. Tỉ lệ 10% (4%) (2%) (2%) (2%) Tỉ lệ 10% 10. COMMUNICATION Số câu: 1 Số câu: 1 Số câu: 0 Số câu: 0 Số câu: 2. Số câu: 2. Điểm: 0.4. Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0.2 Điểm: 0 Điểm: 0 Điểm: 0.4. Tỉ lệ 4% (2%) (2%) (0.0%) (0.0%) Tỉ lệ 4% Tổng số câu trắc nghiệm: Số câu: Số câu: Số câu: Số câu: Số câu: 50 15 10 10 15 50. Điểm: Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 2
3. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Điểm: Điểm: Điểm: Điểm: 10. Tỉ lệ 3.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 100% (30%) (20%) (20%) (30%) 2. Đề thi THPTQG mơn Tiếng Anh của 3 năm gần đây kiểm tra những nội dung kiến thức gì? 2.1. Phát âm: Nguyên âm, phụ âm, các nguyên âm đơi, nguyên âm dài, các tận cùng “ed”, “s”. 2.2. Trọng âm: Từ cĩ 2 âm tiết (dạng động từ hoặc từ loại đặc biệt), từ cĩ hơn hai âm tiết (các dấu hiệu cấu âm) 2.3. Từ đồng nghĩa: Các ngữ cố định (đốn nghĩa qua tình huống, ngữ cảnh), các từ đồng nghĩa cĩ thể thay thế hoặc nghĩa tương đương. 2.4. Từ trái nghĩa: Các ngữ cố định (đốn nghĩa qua tình huống, ngữ cảnh), các từ trái nghĩa cĩ thể gây ý nghĩa ngược hoặc đối nghịch. 2.5. Câu giao tiếp: Các ngữ cảnh giao tiếp: bình phẩm, khen ngợi, chúc mừng, chào hỏi, đề nghị, yêu cầu, gợi ý, . 2.6. Xác định lỗi của từ, cụm từ: Lỗi chính tả của từ, lỗi trật tự từ, lỗi sử dụng ngữ cố định, lỗi về sự hịa hợp giữa các thành tố của câu, lỗi văn phong, văn hĩa, . 2.7. Viết câu giữ nguyên nghĩa: Chuyển đổi câu theo ngữ pháp như: thức bị động, lời nĩi gián tiếp, hình thức so sánh, cách thay thế cụm từ cho mệnh đề, hình thức đảo ngữ, . 2.8. Nối một cặp câu đơn tạo thành câu phức: Nối các cặp câu sử dụng các mệnh đề quan hệ, mệnh đề trạng ngữ, tính ngữ, mệnh đề danh từ, mệnh đề rút gọn, so sánh song song, . 2.9. Bài tập điền khuyết cho đoạn văn: Điền từ dựa vào: cụm ngữ cố định, động từ-giới từ, tính từ- giới từ, danh từ-giới từ, đại từ quan hệ, từ loại, liên từ văn bản, cách dùng từ, . 2.10. Bài tập đọc hiểu cho đoạn văn: Kiểm tra đọc hiểu văn bản về ý chính, đốn từ qua ngữ cảnh, kết luận, suy diễn, tìm thơng tin, truy vấn nội dung, số liệu, lọc thơng tin, . 2.11. Bài tập từ vựng và ngữ pháp tổng hợp: Kiểm tra các kiến thức về: - Mạo từ - Liên từ, cụm liên từ - Giới từ, cụm giới từ - Đại từ nhân xưng, tính từ sở hữu, đại từ sở hữu, đại từ quan hệ, đại từ phản thân, đại từ bất định, câu tồn tại - Câu hỏi đuơi - Câu bị động, bị động cách - Lời nĩi gián tiếp - Thì của động từ, động từ cụm, động từ khuyết thiếu (sequence of tenses, interrupting actions) - Động từ nguyên thể - Danh động từ - Trật tự từ (từ loại) - Trật tự tính từ - Mệnh đề đan xen - Chuỗi hành động - Suy dốn, suy luận, dự đốn: prediction, deduction, speculation - Hình thái văn hĩa, sự kiện - Các mệnh đề phụ: câu điều kiện, mệnh đề chỉ nguyên nhân, kết quả, mục đích, sự nhượng bộ, mệnh đề quan hệ. - Các hình thức giả định. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 3
4. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS 3. Những lưu ý cụ thể với các dạng bài tập? HƯỚNG DẪN LÀM BÀI I. SOUNDS IDENTIFICATION: PHÁT ÂM A. SCORE-RATE: 2 items = 0.4 point B. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. International phonetics symbols (44IPS Bảng phiên âm quốc tế): TT Nguyên âm đơn Nguyên âm đơi Phụ âm vơ thanh Phụ âm hữu thanh 1. / i / / ei / / p / / b / 2. / i: / / ai / / f / / v / 3. / e / / ɔi / /  / /  / 4. / ỉ / / aʊ / / t / / d / 5. / ɔ / / әʊ / / s / / z / 6. / ɔ: / / iә / / ʃ / / ʒ / 7. /  / / eә / / t∫ / / dʒ / 8. / ɑ: / / ʊә / / k / / g / 9. / ʊ / / jʊ / / h / / l / 10. / u: / / m / 11. / ә / / n / 12. / з: / / ŋ / 13. / r / 14. / w / 15. / j / 2. High frequent tested sounds (Một số nhĩm âm thường được kiểm tra): a. Tổ hợp các chữ cái tận cùng “ed”: - Phát âm là /id/ nếu liền trước các tổ hợp chữ cái này là các phụ âm /t/ và /d/. Ví dụ: started /’sta:tid/; acted /’ỉktid/; lasted/’la:stid/; listed/’listid/; painted /’peintid/; decided/di’saidid/; provided/prә’vaidid/; landed /’lỉndid/; added /’ỉdid/ Ngồi ra cịn cĩ các từ bất qui tắc cụ thể gồm: sacred /’seikrid/; hatred/’heitrid/; crooked/’krukid/; beloved/bi’lvid/; wicked/’wikid/; naked/’neikid/; . - Phát âm là /t/ nếu liền trước các tổ hợp chữ cái này là các phụ âm /k, f, s, ʃ, tʃ, p/. Ví dụ: cooked/’kukt/; laughed/’la:ft/; glanced/’glỉnst/; washed/’woʃt/; watched /’wotʃt/; stopped/’stopt/ Liền trước của “ed” là các chữ cái: c, ch, s, sh, f, gh, th, k, sh Chú ý: cĩ “s” trước “ed” nhưng “ed” lại đọc là /d/: used, supposed, raised, praised, opposed, pleased, - Các trường hợp cịn lại phát âm là /d/. Ví dụ: earned/’з:nd/; played/’pleid/; employed/im’ploid/; died/’daid/; moved/’muvd/ b. Tổ hợp các chữ cái tận cùng “s”: - Phát âm là /s/ nếu liền trước của chúng là các âm /p, k, t, f, /. Ví dụ: caps/’kỉps/; peaks/’pi:ks/; laughs/’la:fs/; tenths/’tens/ - Phát âm là /z/ đối với các trường hợp cịn lại. Ví dụ: hands/’hỉndz/; ears/’i:rz/; boys/’boiz/; apples/’ỉplz/ c. Các cặp nguyên âm đơn: Ví dụ: /i/ vs. /i:/; /e/ vs. /ỉ/; /ɔ/ vs. /ɔ:/; // vs. /a:/; /ʊ/ vs. /u:/; /ә/ vs. /з:/ d. Các nguyên âm và phụ âm khác. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 4
5. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS II. STRESS MARKING: TRỌNG ÂM CỦA TỪ A. SCORE-RATE: 2 items = 0.4 point B. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. For di-syllable words: Đối với các từ cĩ 2 âm tiết. - Trọng âm chính của các từ cĩ hai âm tiết thường rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2 đối với các động từ (trừ trường hợp các âm tiết thứ 2 đĩ cĩ chứa nguyên âm /ә/, /i/, hoặc /әʊ/), và rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất đối với các từ loại cịn lại (trừ trường hợp âm tiết thứ nhất đĩ cĩ chứa nguyên âm đơn /ә/). 1. appeal (v) /ә’pi:l/ brother (n) /’brә/ ancient /’einsәnt/ 2. appear (v) /ә’pir/ color (n) /’k lә/ annual /’ỉnjʊәl/ 3. approach (v) /ә’prɔ:tʃ / dhoti (n) /’hәʊti/ concave /’kɔnkeiv/ - Đối với những từ cĩ mang tiền tố, hậu tố, trọng âm chính của từ đĩ thường rơi vào âm tiết gốc. 1. become / bi’km / quickly / ’kwikli / threaten / ’θretәn / 2. react / ri’ỉkt / builder / ’bildә / failure / ’feiljʊә / 3. foretell / fɔ’tel / lately / ’leitli / daily / ’deili / 2. For words with more than two syllables: Đối với các từ cĩ hơn 2 âm tiết - Đối với các từ cĩ hơn hai âm tiết, trọng âm chính thường rơi vào âm tiết thứ ba kể từ âm tiết cuối. 1. family /’fỉmili/ philosopher /fi’lɔ:sɔfә/ biology /bai’ɔ:lɔdʒi / 2. cinema /’sinәmә / character /’kỉriktә/ democracy /di’mɔ:krәsi/ 3. regular /’regjʊlә / interest /’intәrist/ satisfy /’sỉtisfai / - Đối với các từ cĩ tận cùng như “ian”, “ic”, “ience”, “ient”, “al”, “ial”, “ual”, “eous”, “ious”, “iar”, “ion”, trọng âm chính thường rơi vào âm tiết liền trước của các tận cùng này – thứ 2 kể từ âm tiết cuối. ian physician / fi’ziksәn / ual habitual ic athletic / eθ’letik / eous courageous ience experience / iks’priәns / ious delicious ient expedient / iks’pediәnt / ion decision al parental / pә’rentәl / iar familiar ial essential / i’senʃәl/ - Đối với các từ cĩ tận cùng “ese”, “ee’, “eer”, “ier”, “ette”, “oo”, “esque”, trọng âm chính thường rơi vào chính các âm tiết chứa các tận cùng này. ee refugee / refjʊ’dʒi: / esque bamboo eer volunteer / vɔln’tiә / oo kangaroo ese Portuguese / pɔtjʊ’gi:s / oon saloon ette ushrette / ʃ’ret / - Đối với các từ cĩ tận cùng là “ate”, “fy”, “ity”, “ize”, trọng âm chính thường rơi vào âm tiết thứ ba kể từ âm tiết cuối. ate dedicate / ’dedikeit/ ize recognize fy classify / ’kla:sifai / ety society ity ability / ә’bi:liti / Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 5
6. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS III&IV SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS: ĐỒNG NGHĨA & TRÁI NGHĨA A. SCORE-RATE: 2 items/ each = 0.4 point/ each (4 items in total = 0.8 point) B. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Pay greater attention to the affixation: (Chú ý đặc biệt tới các hiện tương thêm phụ tố của từ phái sinh) Basic Prefixes Meaning Basic Suffixes Meaning il ; in ; im ; ir ; un Negative meaning er; or; ist; ant Doers mis ; dis ; mal Wrong doing ion; ce; ment Events; actions re ; pre ; post Sequences ing; hood; ness Feelings; emotions under ; over Degrees ship; al; ety Interactions mono ; di ; tri Times; quantity ive; -ous; ed; ly Quality; manner Example: Question 01. Paul always gets nervous whenever he has to give a presentation. A. anxious B. fearful C. impressed D. supportive Question 02. Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals. A. irrefutable B. imminent C. formidable D. absolute Question 03. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years. A. absolutely B. relevantly C. comparatively D. almost Question 04. How many countries took part in the last SEA Games? A. succeeded B. hosted C. performed D. participated in 2. Some collocations of idioms are of great help: (Buơc phải ghi nhớ các cụm ngữ cố định – thành ngữ) Basic Idioms Meaning Basic Idioms Meaning Dogs and cats Heavily Lift a finger Give help Shake like a leaf Too Frightened Give a hand Help Home and dry Safe Burst into tears Cry in pain Make ends meet Enough to use Castle in the air Unstable Flying color Excellent At first hand Right away Example: Question 01. The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities. A. surrendered B. confided himself C. went up D. accommodated himself Question 02. The guards were ordered to get to the king's room on the double. A. in a larger number B. very quickly C. on the second floor D. every two hours Question 03. “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.” A. an object that I really love B. a book that is never opened C. a subject that I don’t understand D. a theme that I like to discuss Question 04. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy. A. sleep B. sit down C. eat D. relax V. ERROR IDENTIFICATION: TÌM LỖI SAI A. SCORE-RATE: 3 items = 0.6 point B. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Tenses and concordance: - Pay attention to tenses. - Have a closer look at the sequences of tenses and words, especially with conjunctions of “and/ but” Question 01. Christianity has become a worldwide religion since it has begun almost two thousand years ago. A. worldwide B. almost C. become D. has begun Question 02. Antarctica, which is largely covered by ice, receive hardly any rainfall. A. largely B. rainfall C. receive D. hardly any Question 03. It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning. A. vitally B. that C. takes D. medication Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 6
7. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS 2. Word orders and numbers: Question 01. Families who are enough fortunate to own a historic home may be able to get restoration funds from the government. A. enough fortunate B. may be C. to get D. how Question 02. There was a very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Italy. A. a B. on C. There was D. about Question 03. The professor together with his three students have been called to court. A. to B. The C. have/ has D. together 3. Word usages and collocations: Question 01. Actually, by the time Columbus arrived to America in 1492, other Europeans had already reached the New World. A. by the time B. Actually C. had already D. arrived to Question 02. The most Americans were killed in World War II than in any other war since the birth of the nation. A. The most/More B. in C. since D. in any Question 03. The flag over the White House is risen at dawn every day by a color guard from the United States armed forces. A. over the White House B. is risen /raiised C. at dawn D. by 4. Principles of logic, the uses of functional words: Question 01. The first things a new international student must do include renting an apartment, registering for classes, and to get to know the city. A. to get B. first thing C. international D. for Question 02. Mrs. Adams was surprising that her son and his friend had gone to the mountains to ski. A. her B. to ski C. surprising D. had gone Question 03. A cure for the common cold, causing by a virus, has not been found. A. causing B. for C. a virus D. has not been found 4. Word concordance: Question 01. When parents allow his children to spend many hours watching television, the children are not likely to be physically fit. A. many hours B. his C. physically D. likely Question 02. Had it not been for you help me, I wouldn't have succeeded. A. not B. you help me C. wouldn't D. succeeded Question 03. There are differences and similarities between Vietnamese and American culture. A. Vietnamese B. and similarities C. There are D. culture 5. Others: Question 01. Society will be having to change radically to keep pace with the technology available. A. with B. Society C. available D. will be having Question 02. As seeing from the mountain top, area looks like a picturesque harbour town. A. from B. As seeing C. harbour town D. like Question 03. In the future, we will certainly lead a more healthier life. A. In B. will C. more D. certainly Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 7
8. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS VI. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION: CHUYỂN ĐỔI CÂU ĐỒNG NGHĨA A. SCORE-RATE: 3 items = 0.6 point B. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Tense sentence transformation: Chuyển đổi câu qua chuyển đổi thì của động từ: e.g. a. We started working here three years ago. → We have worked here for three years. b. This is the first time I have been on a plane. → I have never been on a plane before. c. That’s strange! My pen isn’t here! → That’s strange! My pen has disappeared! d. Nicky and Jan aren’t at this school any more. → Nicky and Jan have left this school. 2. Transformations using comparisons: Chuyển đổi câu sử dụng các hình thức so sánh. e.g. a. She is taller than I am.→ I am not as tall as she is. b. He worked harder than his friends.→ His friends did not work as hard as he did. c. This is the best film I have ever seen.→ I have never seen a better film than this one. d. She is the most kind-hearted woman among the ones you met. → No one among those you met is as kind-hearted as her. 3. Transformations using inversions: Chuyển đổi câu sử dụng các hình thức đảo ngữ. e.g. a. She can hardly understand what the teacher is saying. → Hardly can she understand what the teacher is saying. b. Although he worked hard, he couldn’t feed the family. → Hard as he worked, he couldn’t feed the family. c. They could not find the man anywhere.→ Nowhere could they find the man. d. She rarely eats out.→ Rarely does she eat out. 4. Transformations using the passive voice: Chuyển đổi câu sử dụng câu bị động. e.g. a. She can make a decision soon.→ A decision can be made soon by her. b. Their car was stolen long ago.→ Someone stole their car long ago. c. They will build a new school here.→ A new school will be built here. 5. Transformations using the indirect speech: Chuyển đổi câu sử dụng câu gián tiếp. e.g. a. “Go out, boys!” said the mother.→ The mother told her sons to go out. b. “Would you like a cigar, Peter?” said Mike.→ Mike invited Peter a cigar. c. “Do you live here?” said the stranger.→ The stranger asked if I lived there. d. The man said, “what do you do for a living, Nam?” → The man wanted to know what Nam did for a living. 6. Transformations using conditional sentences: Chuyển đổi câu sử dụng câu điều kiện. e.g. a. If you don’t study hard, you will fail the final exam. → Unless you study hard, you will fail the final exam. b. The test was too difficult for him to do well. → He could do well if the test were not difficult. c. He isn’t here to help me.→ If he were here, he could help me. VII. SENTENCES MINGLING: TRỘN 2 CÂU ĐƠN THÀNH CÂU PHỨC A. SCORE-RATE: 2 items = 0.4 point B. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Purpose: Mục đích a. Infinitives: He came early. He wanted to get a good seat. → He came early to get a good seat. She went to the U.S. to further her study. She wished she could find a good job. → In order to get a good job, she went to the U.S. to further her study. John didn’t want to be recognized. Therefore, he wore sunglasses. → John wore sunglasses so as not to be recognized. b. Clause of “so that”: Ann tried our best. She wanted to get a seat at a top university. → Ann tried our best so that she could get a seat at a top university. 2. Reason: Nguyên nhân, lí do a. Phrases: The weather was bad. That’s why they put off their hiking trip. → They put off their hiking trip because of the bad weather. Her parents disapproved of her going out at night. That’s why she went to bed early. → Owing to her parents’ disapproval of her going out at night, she went to bed early. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 8
9. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS New farming technique was applied. As a result, we got good crops. → We got good crops thanks to the new farming technique. He was so careless. Consequently, he was badly-injured. → Due to his carelessness, he was badly-injured. b. Clauses: Her parents disapproved of her going out at night. That’s why she went to bed early. → As her parents disapproved of her going out at night, she went to bed early. New farming techniques were applied. As a result, we got good crops. → We got good crops because new farming techniques were applied. He was so careless. Consequently, he was badly-injured. → Since he was so careless, he was badly-injured. 3. Causes & Effects: Nguyên nhân dẫn đến kết quả a. Phrases: The test was difficult. They couldn’t do that test well. → The test was too difficult for them to do well. → The test was not easy enough for them to do well. b. Clauses: The test was difficult. They couldn’t do that test well. → It was so difficult the test that they couldn’t do it well. → It was such a difficult test that they couldn’t do it well. → The test was so difficult that they couldn’t do it well. → So difficult was the test that they couldn’t do it well. → Such a difficult test was it that they couldn’t do it well. 4. Relative clauses: Mệnh đề quan hệ Mr. Ba is living next door. He teaches me English. → Mr. Ba, who teaches me English, is living next door. The robber escaped in a stolen car. They were then arrested by the patrol. → The robber arrested by the patrol escaped in a stolen car. The man teaches us Biology. The man lives upstairs. → The man living upstairs teaches us Biology. 5. Concession: Mện đề nhượng bộ a. Phrases: It rained heavily. Luckily, we arrived on time → Despite the heavy rain, we arrived on time. He was very lazy. Surprisingly, he passed the exam with high scores. → He passed the exam with high scores in spite of his laziness. b. Clauses: It rained heavily. Luckily, we arrived on time → Although it rained heavily, we arrived on time. He was very lazy. Surprisingly, he passed the exam with high scores. → No matter how lazy he was, he passed the exam with high scores. 6. Others: VIII. COMMUNICATIVE EXCHANGES: CÂU GIAO TIẾP A. SCORE-RATE: 2 items = 0.4 point B. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Requests or asking for help: Đề nghị sự giúp đỡ ta sử dụng các mẫu câu kèm các hình thức đáp lời khảng định hoặc phủ định như sau: Requests Agreements Disagreements Đề nghị Trả lời đồng ý Khơng đồng ý - V , please. - Certainly I'm sorry. (I'm busy ) - Can you V ? - Of course I'm afraid I can't. - Could you V ? - Sure I'm afraid I couldn't - Would you please V ? - No problem - Will you V ?. - What can I do for you? - I wonder if you'd V . - How can I help you? - I wonder if you could V - Would you mind – V-ing ? - No I don't mind. - I'm sorry, I can't. - Do you mind - V-ing .? - No, of course not. - Not at all. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 9
10. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS 2. Offer to help: Ngỏ ý giúp đỡ Offers Agreements Disagreements Đề nghị Trả lời đồng ý Khơng đồng ý - Shall I – V ? - Yes, thank you - No. Thank you - Would you like me to V ? - That's very kind of you. - No, thank you. I can manage. - Do you want me to V ? - Yes, please. - No, there's no need. But - What can I do for you? - Oh, would you really? - thanks all the same. - May I help you? Thanks a lot. - Well, that's very kind of you, - Do you need any help? but I think I can manage, - Let me help you. thanks. - Can I help you? 3. Asking for permissions: Asking ways Agreements Disagreements Cách hỏi Trả lời đồng ý Khơng đồng ý - May I – V ? - Certainly. - Can I – V ? - Of course. - Could I – V ? - Please do. (May I go out?) - Please go ahead - I'd rather you didn't - Do you think I could – V ? - Yes, by all means. - I'd prefer You didn't -I wonder if I could – V - No, I'm afraid you can't -Is it all right if I – V ? - I'm sorry, but you can't. - Would you mind if I V-ed? - No, of course not. (Would you mind if I smoked?) - Not at all. - Do you mind if I – V .? - Please do (Do you mind if I smoke?) - Please go ahead 4. Suggestions: Gợi ý hoặc rủ ai đĩ làm gì Suggestions Agreements Disagreements Gợi ý Trả lời đồng ý Khơng đồng ý 1. Shall I/ we – V ? 1. Yes, I think that's a 2. Let's – V . good idea. 3. Why don't I/ we – V ? 2. That's probably the 4. How about – V-ing ? best option. 5. What about – V-ing ? 3. Sure, why not? 6. I think we should – V . 4. Yes, definitely. No, let's not. 7. I suggest that we – V . 5. By all means. 8. It might be a good idea if we/ you – V . 6. Good idea 9. I think the best way of dealing with this situation would be to – V . 10. If you ask me, I think we/ you should/ could – V . 5. Thanking: Tỏ ý cảm ơn, nĩi cảm ơn Thanking Responses Cảm ơn Trả lời - Thank you. - You're welcome. - Thank you very much. - That's all right. - Thanks a lot. - Not at all. - Thanks a lot for - It's my pleasure 6. Request for a repeat: Yêu cầu nhắc lại điều gì - Pardon? (Cách này thơng dụng trong tiếng Anh – Mỹ) - Yes? (Cách này thơng dụng trong tiếng Anh – Anh) Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 10
11. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS - Please say that again. - Could you repeat that? 7. Invitations, offers: Cho, mời a) Invite something: Mời thứ gì đĩ - Would you like – something? e.g. A: Would you like a cup of tea? B: - Yes, please. (or - No, thanks.) b) Invite to somewhere: Mời đi đâu đĩ - Would you like + to inf.? e.g. Would you like to go to the cinema with me? (mời bạn đi xem phim với tơi) Would you like to go to the party? (mời bạn đi dự tiệc) 8. Warnings: Cảnh báo Don't move! Mind you head! Watch out! Look out! Be careful! Take care! 9. Showing concerns: Bày tỏ sự quan tâm nào đĩ 1. Uh-huh! 2. Right! Showing interest 3. Really? (Thể hiện sự quan tâm) 4. That's interesting! 5. And? 6. What then? 7. Oh? 8. What happened next? 1. Now, you mentioned Showing that you're listening 2. So, that's how ? (Thể hiện bạn đang lắng nghe) 3. Yes, I was going to ask you about that 4. Could you give me / us an example of ? 5. Could you explain in more detail ? 1. Many thanks. 2. Thanks a lot. 3. Cheers! 4. That's very kind of you. Thanking and responding 5. Thank you very much (Cảm ơn và đáp lại lời cảm ơn) 6. Not at all. 7. It's a pleasure. / My pleasure. 8. You're welcome. 9. Don't mention it. 10. Any time. 11. That's OK / all right. 12. I'm glad to have been of some help 1. Sorry Apologizing 2. I'm very/awfully/so/extremely sorry. (Xin lỗi) 3. Excuse me. 4. Sorry, (it was) my fault. 5. I do apologize. 6. Please accept my apologies 1. That's all right/OK. 2. Not to worry. Accepting an apology 3. That's quite/perfectly all right. (Chấp nhận lời xin lỗi) 4. No reason/need to apologize. 5. Don't worry about it 1. Make sure 2. Remember (to do). 3. Be careful (not to do). 4. Don't forget (to do) 5. Giving directions Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 11
12. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Giving instructions 6. Go straight on. (Đưa ra lời hướng dẫn/ chỉ dẫn) 7. Take the first/second on the left / right. 8. Turn left / right. 9. Go along as far as 10. Take the number 7 bus / tram. 11. Get off (the bus / tram) at (place). 12. Carry on until you see 13. Look out for 1. Are you with me? Checking someone has understood 2. Did you follow that? (Kiểm tra xem ai đã hiểu hay chưa) 3. Have you got that? 4. Is everything clear so far? 5. Does that seem to make sense? IX. CLOZE TESTS: ĐIỀN TỪ KHOẢNG TRỐNG A. SCORE-RATE: 5 items = 1.0 point B. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. General tips: - Read through the text without looking at the provided options before you fail to come up with an idea. Đọc xuyên suốt đoạn văn, chú ý các yếu tố: chủ đề, từ liền trước, sau khoảng trồng, tưởng tượng về các kiến thức liên quan đến chủ đề, các cụm ngữ cố định, mối quan hệ, văn phong, khơng nhìn các đáp án cung cấp cho đến khi chúng ta khơng cĩ ý tưởng về đáp án. - Try to find the main idea of the text as well as the field it covers. Cố gắng bám sát chủ đề được thảo luận, tìm kiếm càng nhiều thơng tin, từ vựng, thuật ngữ về chủ đề cáng tốt. - Use different ways to choose the answers as suggested below. Sử dụng các kĩ thuất điền từ. 2. Word orders and numbers: điền từ theo trật tự từ - từ loại, số từ. 3. Word usages and collocations: điền từ theo thuật ngữ, nội dung chủ đề, các ngữ cố định. 4. Principles of logic, the uses of functional words: điền từ theo nguyên tắc về tính logic, từ chức năng. 5. Relatives, styles, grammartical points: điền từ theo mối quan hệ, văn phong, và các yếu tố ngữ pháp. Exercise 12: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks. When you read something in a foreign language, you often (06)___ across words you do not fully understand. Sometimes you check the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess. The strategy you adopt depends very much (07)___ the degree of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal. If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is worth remembering that every dictionary has its advantages. Each definition is only an approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (08)___ of contexts. It is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and vice versa. If you must use a dictionary, it is usually (09)___ safer to consult an English-English dictionary. In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. (10)___ you are allowed to use one, it is very time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are, therefore, forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words. Question 06. A. see B. put C. come D. drop (cụm động từ - giới từ cố định “come across = tình cờ”) Question 07. A. for B. about C. upon D. in (cụm động từ - giới từ cố định “depend on/upon = phụ thuộc vào”) Question 08. A. variation B. lots C. variety D. diverse (cụm từ cố định “a variety of = đa dạng/ rất nhiều”) Question 09. A. too B. very C. no D. far (cụm từ cố định “far + comparative = vượt trội ”) Question 10. A. Although B. Even if C. Provided D. Or else Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 12
13. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS (nghĩa ngữ cảnh – thức giả định “even if = cho dù”) X. READING COMPREHENSION: ĐỌC HIỂU A. SCORE-RATE: 13 items = 2.6 points B. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. General tips: Đọc câu hỏi- đánh dấu từ khĩa về thơng tin hay yêu cầu của câu hỏi, cĩ thể xem trước 4 options dùng phương pháp loại trừ, tìm khu vực cĩ thơng tin trong bài đọc – chọn đáp phù hợp. Thơng thường ta cần đọc cả đoạn để nắm thơng tin rõ ràng hơn. Để làm tốt loại bài tập đọc hiểu chúng ta cần phân tích và chia nhĩm các loại câu hỏi, vân dụng các kĩ năng giải các nhĩm câu hỏi cụ thể để hồn thành bài tập. Thơng thường, bài tập đọc hiểu gồm các nhĩm câu hỏi cụ thể sau: Type 1: Vocabulary questions: Khái quát: Identify vocabulary meaning (1 – 3 questions/ 1 passage). Câu hỏi: - The word/ phrase “X” is closest in meaning to___. - The word/ phrase “X” could/ can be best replaced by___. - The word/ phrase “X” probably means___. Type 2: Reference questions: Khái quát: Identify the referent a reference word “refers to” (0 – 1 questions/ 1 passage). Câu hỏi: - The word/ phrase “X” refers to___. Type 3&4: Factual & negative factual questions: Khái quát: Choose an answer that is true or untrue according to the passage Factual (1-3 questions/ 1 passage); Negative factual (0-1 questions/ 1 passage) Câu hỏi: Factual: - Which of the following statements is TRUE of___? - It is indicated in the passage that___. - According to the passage, ___. Negative factual: - Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of___? - All of the following statements are true EXCEPT___. Type 5: Sentence simplification questions: Khái quát: Find the best replacement of key information from long and complex sentences (1 question/ 1 passage). Câu hỏi: Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Type 6: Prose Summary: Complete a summary of a passage (1 question/ 1 passage). Type 7: Classify, categorize, organize information questions: Khái quát: Categorize specific facts in the passage (1 question/ 1 passage). Type 8: Inference questions: Khái quát: Make inferences, form generalizations and draw conclusions based on what is implied in a passage (0-1 questions/ 1 passage). Câu hỏi: - It is implied in the passage that___. - It can/ could be inferred from the passage that___. - It is suggested in the passage that___. Type 9: Rhetorical purpose questions: Khái quát: Recognize why an author explains concept in a certain way (0-1 questions/ 1 passage) Câu hỏi: - Why does the author state X? - Why does the author mention X? - The author mentions X in order to___. XI. LEXICO-GRAMMAR: TỪ VỰNG VÀ NGỮ PHÁP A. SCORE-RATE: 14 items = 2.8 points B. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Bài tập từ vựng và ngữ pháp tổng hợp: Kiểm tra các kiến thức về: 1. Article: Mạo từ 2. Conjunctions: Liên từ, cụm liên từ 3. Prepositions: Giới từ, cụm giới từ Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 13
14. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS 3. Pronouns: Đại từ nhân xưng, tính từ sở hữu, đại từ sở hữu, đại từ quan hệ, đại từ phản thân, đại từ bất định, câu tồn tại 4. Question-tags: Câu hỏi đuơi 5. Verb-tenses: - Câu bị động, bị động cách - Động từ nguyên thể - Danh động từ - Thì của động từ, động từ cụm, động từ khuyết thiếu 6. Word-orders, Collocation: - Trật tự từ (từ loại) - Trật tự tính từ 7. Sequence of tenses: - Mệnh đề đan xen - Chuỗi hành động 8. Predictions, deduction, speculation: Suy dốn, suy luận, dự đốn 9. Culture, life-aspects, styles, events: Hình thái văn hĩa, sự kiện 10. Subordinate clauses: Các mệnh đề phụ: câu điều kiện, mệnh đề chỉ nguyên nhân, kết quả, mục đích, sự nhượng bộ, mệnh đề quan hệ, các hình thức giả định. 11. Phrasal verbs: động từ thành ngữ 12. Grammartical points: - Indirect speech (câu gián tiếp) - Passive voice (thức bị động) XII. PRACTICAL EXERCISES: BÀI TẬP THAM KHẢO Exercise 01. 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. looked B. laughed C. decided D. experienced Question 02. A. break B. increase C. speak D. cheat Question 03. A. nautical B. laurel C. gauche D. fault Question 04. A. nail B. fail C. chair D. tail Question 05. A. computer B. citizen C. economy D. technique Question 06. A. consist B. consume C. concept D. conclude Question 07. A. climbed B. crashed C. escaped D. announced Question 08. A. historic B. honesty C. honorable D. heir Question 09. A. established B. diversified C. struggled D. synchronized Question 10. A. household B. honest C. exhausted D. rhinoceros Question 11. A. cooked B. practiced C. laughed D. decided Question 12. A. application B. identify C. chemistry D. indicate Question 13. A. boats B. speaks C. beliefs D. leaves Question 14. A. countryman B. postman C. policeman D. commander Question 15. A. mice B. slice C. accomplice D. spice Question 16. A. speak B. steak C. beak D. leak Question 17. A. finished B. developed C. defeated D. looked Question 18. A. defeat B. measure C. appeal D. leader Question 19. A. players B. always C. rejects D. confides Question 20. A. deal B. clear C. heat D. appeal Exercise 02. 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 01. A. permanent B. continue C. complete D. relationship Question 02. A. endanger B. geometry C. opposite D. Geography Question 03. A. environment B. optimistic C. electricity D. unexpected Question 04. A. stable B. country C. border D. campaign Question 05. A. compromise B. supervise C. televise D. determine Question 06. A. enclose B. disclose C. purpose D. suppose Question 07. A. arrive B. follow C. teacher D. offer Question 08. A. counselor B. description C. inspector D. adoption Question 09. A. argue B. believe C. control D. deny Question 10. A. disaster B. conference C. dedicate D. national Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 14
15. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Question 11. A. effort B. express C. office D. comment Question 12. A. domestic B. customer C. sentiment D. government Question 13. A. different B. important C. essential D. negation Question 14. A. relation B. arrange C. summary D. eliminate Question 15. A. inference B. inferior C. redundance D. reference Question 16. A. competent B. compliance C. computer D. commuter Question 17. A. dangerous B. character C. entertain D. criminal Question 18. A. enthusiast B. advantage C. adventure D. conference Question 19. A. water B. bamboo C. eject D. defend Question 20. A. opponent B. habitat C. vacancy D. sociable Exercise 03. 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. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull. A. simple B. complicated C. boring D. slow Question 02. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies in schools and churches. A. concerts B. public libraries C. gatherings D. prayer services Question 03. In the 1980s, TV viewers began to hook up videocassette players to their TVs. A. combine B. stop C. fasten D. connect kết nối Question 04. Everything was in a thorough mess. A. utter B. full C. complete D. appalling Question 05. The service station at Shiel Bridge has a good range of groceries. A. coach station B. railway station C. power station D. petrol station Question 06. He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again. A. didn’t want to see B. didn’t show surprise C. wasn’t happy D. didn’t care Question 07. The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-informed. A. easily seen B. beautiful C. popular D. suspicious Question 08. If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately. A. right ahead B. currently C. formerly D. right away Question 09. Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least. A. controlling B. storing C. purifying D. getting Question 10. Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship. A. sail B. get on C. leave D. come to Question 11. It will be fine tomorrow. But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed. A. taken off B. sold off C. put off D. turned off Question 12. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth. A. annoyance B. risks C. irritations D. fears Question 13. The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense. A. initiate B. lighten C. terminate D. prevent pave the way for: đặt nền mĩng mở đường Question 14. E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society. A. cash-free B. cash-starved C. cash-strapped D. cash-in-hand Question 15. Thanks to better health care, there are more and more centenarians nowadays. A. children who die at birth B. children whose parents can't afford their schooling C. people who live 100 years or more D. people who suffer from fatal diseases Question 16. The aim of University education is to inure students to hardship, trials and adverse situations in life. A. accustom B. obliterate C. shun D. estrange Question 17. Those girls are totally unaware that they are being made use of by this organization. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 15
16. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. taken for granted B. spoken ill of C. made fun of D. taken advantage of Question 18. In life, Ray always gives me a hand with repairing the broken things in my house. A. assists me by B. asks me to help with C. pleases me by D. serves me with Question 19. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy. A. sleep B. sit down C. eat D. relax Question 20. The rains of 1993 causing the Missouri river to overflow resulted in one of the worst floods of the 20th century. A. stopped B. lessened C. caused D. overcame Exercise 04. 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 01. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being. A. lively B. frequented C. accessible D. revealed Question 02. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community. A. cooperate B. put together C. separate D. connect Question 03. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble. A. adequate B. unsatisfactory C. abundant D. dominant Question 04. Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects. A. lesser and lesser B. fewer and fewer C. lesser and fewer D. less and less Question 05. The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago. A. monetary B. greedy C. spiritual D. object - oriented Question 06. The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks. A. associate B. separate C. cooperate D. assemble Question 07. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May. A. politeness B. rudeness C. measurement D. encouragement Question 08. Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially. A. Wealthy B. Well-off C. Privileged D. Impoverished Question 09. She had a cozy little apartment in Boston. A. uncomfortable B. dirty C. lazy D. warm Question 10. A frightening number of illiterate students are graduating from college. A. able to read and write B. able to join intramural sport C. inflexible D. unable to pass an examination in reading and writing Question 11. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus. A. excess B. large quantity C. small quantity D. sufficiency Question 12. Advanced students need to be aware of the important of collocation. A. of high level B. of great important C. of low level D. of steady progress Question 13. We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours. A. uninterested B. unsure C. open D. slow Question 14. She could not hide her dismay at the result. A. disappointment B. depression C. happiness D. pessimism Question 15. Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional. A. voluntary B. free C. pressure D. mandatory/ compulsory Question 16. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country. A. permanent B. guess C. complicated D. soak Question 17. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war. A. worry and sadness B. pain and sorrow C. loss D. happiness Question 18. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released A. innovative B. naive C. guilty D. benevolent Question 19. Mr. Brown is a very generous old man. He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization. A. hospitable B. honest C kind D. mean Question 20. One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other. A. unaware B. supportive C. intolerant D. tired Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 16
17. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Exercise 05. 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 01. There are many reasons why a particular species may become endangering. A. endangering B. may C. a D. reasons why Question 02. There are some people in the government try to improve the lives of poor people. A. to improve B. There are C. lives D. try Question 03. If I had studied carefully, I wouldn’t make so many mistakes. A. carefully B. had C. make D. so many Question 04. Energy exists in different forms such as light, heat, and chemical, mechanic and electrical energy. A. in B. mechanic C. electrical D. forms Question 05. She told me whether she could look after the kids from time to time. A. could B. told C. the D. to time Question 06. His last test results showed he was the quickest typist, yet he was the less accurate of all the applicants. A. the less B. last C. of D. the quickest Question 07. New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease. A. sources of energy B. been looking C. number D. continues Question 08. For such a demanding job, you will need qualifications, soft skills and having full commitment. A. such B. will need C. qualifications D. having Question 09. Antarctic blue whales can be 100 foot long and weigh more than any dinosaur that ever lived. A. can be B. 100 foot long C. more than D. any dinosaur Question 10. The lion has long been a symbol of strength, powerful and cruelty. A. powerful B. strength C. long been D. symbol Question 11. Those of you who signed up for Dr. Daniel’s anthropology class should get their books as soon as possible. A. their books B. Those of C. for D. anthropology Question 12. The boy is considering for the leading role in the school play. A. is considering B. leading role C. the D. school play Question 13. People often visit other family members or friends, exchange New Year’s wishes and taking part in various forms of entertainment at Tet. A. taking part in B. other C. New Year’s wishes D. at Tet Question 14. The United Nations, founded in 1945, has their headquarters in New York. A. their/ its B. has C. The D. founded Question 15. A wide variety of possible measures have taken to protect endangered species from becoming extinct. A. have taken B. A wide variety of C. endangered D. becoming extinct Question 16. He comes from a remote and mountainous area locating in the south. A. comes from B. the south C. locating D. remote and mountainous Question 17. The more cigarettes he smokes, the worst his health will be. A. The more B. will be C. smokes D. the worst Question 18. There were so much books in the library that I didn't know which one to choose. A. that B. There were C. much D. to choose Question 19. We had better to review this chapter carefully because we will have some questions on it on our test tomorrow. A. to review B. carefully C. will D. some Question 20. It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam. A. studies B. attempting C. pass D. more Exercise 06. 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 01. The children ran away to avoid being bitten by the dog. A. The children ran away for fear the dog might bite them. B. The children ran away for fear of biting by the dog. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 17
18. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS C. The children ran away so that the dog can’t bite them. D. The children ran away with a view to avoid being bitten by the dog. Question 02. Mary regrets not studying hard for her exams. A. Mary wishes she had studied hard for her exams. B. Mary wishes to study hard for her exams. C. If Mary studied hard, he would not regret about her exams. D. If only Mary studied hard for her exams. Question 03. He said, “Hurrah! We have won the match!” A. He exclaimed with joy that they had won the match. B. He said, “Hurrah” that they had won the match. C. He said that they have won the match. D. He said with joy that they have won the match. Question 04. If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work. A. Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finished the work. B. He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work. C. If her were careful, we would finish the work. D. If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work. Question 05. People say that Cameron was the best director of his time. A. Cameron is said to have been the best director of his time. B. Cameron is said to be the best director of his time. C. It was said that Cameron was the best director of his time. D. Cameron was said to have been the best director of his time. Question 06. I was offered to work for IBM, but I rejected. A. I rejected to offer to work for IBM. B. I was refused by IBM at work. C. I turned down the offer to work for IBM. D. IBM refused my offer to work. Question 07. French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents. A. French and English are the only languages that are spoken on five continents. B. Before English, French was the only language spoken on five continents. C. French and English are spoken widely in official and commercial circles. D. Unlike French, English is spoken on five continents. Question 08. From time to time there are things we do even though we think they are wrong. A. Sometimes we might do things that are considered wrong. B. We can never be sure if all the things we do are right. C. Although we feel that the things we sometimes do are not right, we nevertheless do them. D. We often do things because we think they are the right things to do at the time. Question 09. Adults laugh less than children, probably because they play less. A. Since adults have less time playing games, they don't laugh as much as children. B. Unlike adults children laugh more while playing games. C. The reason why adults laugh less than children might be that they play less. D. No matter how much adults play, they can't laugh more than children. Question 10. The manager wanted Mary to type the reports. A. Mary was wanted to be typed the reports by the manager. B. Mary wanted to type the reports by the manager. C. The manager wanted the reports to be typed by Mary. D. The manager wanted Mary to be typed the reports. Question 11. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here. A. You will never be promoted here; however, you work hard. B. No matter how you work, you will be promoted here. C. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here. D. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here. Question 12. ‘Why don’t we have a day off?” said Tom A Tom suggested having a day off. B Tom advised to have a day off. C Tom suggested have a day off. D Tom advised we to have a day off. Question 13. If they had arrived a moment later, they would have missed the start of the film. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 18
19. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. They arrived just in time for the start of the film. B. They missed the start of the film because they arrived late. C. They didn’t arrive early enough for the start of the film. D. They wouldn’t have missed the start of the film if they had arrived earlier. Question 14. Thanh suggested going to the park the following Sunday. A. “Why don’t we go to for the park next Sunday?” Thanh said. B. “Shall I go to the park next Sunday?” Thanh said. C. “Let us go to the park next Sunday?” Thanh said. D. “How about going to the park next Sunday?” Thanh said. Question 15. The firemen had to break the door down. A. The firemen shouldn’t have broken the door down. B. It was necessary for the firemen to break the door down. C. Breaking the door down required the help of the firemen. D. It was against the law that the firemen broke the door down. Question 16. The twins resemble each other so much that I can never tell which is which. A. I can never tell the twins anything as they like each other so much. B. It is impossible for me to identify the twins because they look very much like one another. C. Although the twins do not look like each other I cannot name them easily. D. I cannot tell the twins apart because I don’t know them well enough. Question 17. I can't stand his talking foolishly when everybody talks about something in a serious way. A. I can't understand him when he talks foolishly. B. I don't mind his talking foolishly when everybody talks seriously. C. Everybody talks seriously when he talks foolishly. D. I hate him talking foolishly when people talk seriously. Question 18. It was a mistake for her to marry Peter. A. She and Peter weren’t married in the right way. B. Peter didn’t want to get married, so it was his mistake. C. She shouldn’t have married Peter. D. She ought to think again before she marries Peter. Question 19. I tried hard, but I couldn’t reach him. A. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t reach him. B. Though trying hard, I could reach him. C. Hard as I tried, I couldn’t meet him. D. Despite trying hard, he was unable to reach. Question 20. I ran into Peter, a friend of mine, on my may to work this morning. A. Peter ran into his friend this morning. B. Peter and I ran to work this morning C. Peter had to work this morning, but I did not D. I met Peter unexpectedly on my way to work this morning. Exercise 07. 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 01. The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday. A. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday. B. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months. C. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation. D. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday. Question 02. I did not arrive in time. I was not able to see her off. A. She had left because I was not on time. B. I was not early enough to see her off. C. I arrived very late to say goodbye to her. D. I did not go there, so I could not see her off. Question 03. The security guards caught a thief. He was attempting to steal a painting. A. It was not until the thief attempted to steal a painting that the security guards caught him. B. Whenever the thief attempted to steal a painting, the security guards caught him. C. The security guards caught a thief attempting to steal a painting. D. The security guards caught a thief because he was attempting to steal a painting. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 19
20. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Question 04. I won't lend you anything more. Pay me back what you borrowed last week. A. I will not lend you anything more if you pay me back what you borrowed last week. B. Pay me back what you borrowed last week, so I won't lend you anything more. C. If you pay me back what you borrowed last week, I'll will lend you anything. D. I won't lend you anything more unless you pay me back what you borrowed last week. Question 05. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers. A. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant doesn’t appear to attract much business. B. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance. C. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better. D. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better. Question 06. They are my two sisters. They aren’t teachers like me. A. They are my two sisters, neither of whom is teacher like me. B. They are my two sisters, both of those are teachers like me. C. They are my two sisters who neither are teachers like me. D. Unlike me, neither of my two sisters aren’t teachers. Question 07. All his friends have been praising the high quality of service in the new coffee shop for months. When he went there, the server was quite rude. A. Because all his friends have been praising the high quality of service in the new coffee shop for months, the server was quite rude when he went there. B. Despite the high quality praised for months, the server in the new coffee shop was quite rude when we went there. C. All his friends have been praising the high quality of service in the new coffee shop for months; nevertheless, when he went there, the server was quite rude. D. However rude the server was, we went to the new coffee shop because all his friends have been praising its high quality. Question 08. Enrolment in the university has been dropping in recent years. Its facilities have been lacking proper maintenance. A. Despite the fact that its facilities have been lacking proper maintenance, enrolment in the university has been dropping in recent years. B. Enrolment in the university has been dropping in recent years because its facilities have been lacking proper maintenance. C. Since enrolment in the university has been dropping in recent years, its facilities have been lacking proper maintenance. D. Due to its facilities being lacked proper maintenance, enrolment in the university has been dropping in recent years. Question 09. No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly resembled the original. A. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully. B. It was hard for ordinary people to tell between the fake painting and the real one, but not only the experts. C. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily. D. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn't genuine. Question 10. We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot. A. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes. B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes. C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter. D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter. Question 11. We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. A. Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors. B. It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly. C. Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors. D. Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect. Question 12. The students presented a strong argument at the meeting. They represented their classes. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 20
21. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. The students, representing their classes, presented a strong argument at the meeting. B. The students, presenting a strong argument at the meeting, represented their classes. C. The students represented their classes as they presented a strong argument at the meeting. D. The students represented by their classes presented a strong argument at the meeting. Question 13. They made plans to go. They ended up not being able to make it. A. They made plans to go; as a result, they ended up not being able to make it. B. They made plans to go; however, they ended up not being able to make it. C. They made plans to go; therefore, they ended up not being able to make it. D. Because they made plans to go, they ended up not being able to make it. Question 14. We don’t believe the way you do. Our culture is very different from yours. A. We don’t believe the way you do because our culture is very different from yours. B. We don’t believe the way you do although our culture is very different from yours. C. We don’t believe the way you do; therefore, our culture is very different from yours. D. We don’t believe the way you do, so our culture is very different from yours. Question 15. We had prepared everything carefully for the party. Few guests came. A. In spite of having prepared everything for the party carefully, few guests came. B. Despite our careful preparation for the party, few guests came. C. Although everything for party prepared carefully, few guests came. D. However few guests came, we had prepared everything for the party carefully. Question 16. She could dress herself when she was 3. She remembers this. A. She remembers having dressed herself when she was 3. B. She remembers having herself dressed when she was 3. C. She remembers being able to dress herself when she was 3. D. She remembers to dress for herself at 3. Question 17. Linda lives in a house. The house is opposite my house. A. Linda lives in a house where is opposite my house. B. Linda lives in a house which is opposite my house. C. Linda lives in a house who is opposite my house. D. Linda lives in a house and which is opposite my house. Question 18. He turned the radio on at 7.30. He was still listening to it when his mother came home at 9.00. A. He has been listening to the radio at 7.30. B. He had been listening to the radio since 7.30. C. He has been listening to the radio after 7.30. D. He had been listening to the radio by 7.30. Question 19. John is studying hard. He doesn't want to fail the next exam. A. John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam. B. John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam. C. John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam. D. John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam. Question 20. The buses began to pull out. Most of them were full passengers. A. The passengers, most of them were full of, began to pull out the buses. B. The buses, most of which were full of passengers, began to pull out. C. The passengers, most of whom were full of the buses, began to pull out. D. The buses, most of them were full of passengers, began to pull out. Exercise 08. 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 01. Mike: “More coffee? Anybody?” Jane: “___.” A. I don’t agree. I’m afraid” B. I’d love to C. Yes, please D. It’s right. I think Question 02. Mike: “Do you like the weather here?” Jane: “I wish it___.” A. doesn’t rain B. didn’t rain C. won’t rain D. hadn’t rained Question 03. Mike: “Oh, I’m really sorry!” Jane: “___.” A. It was a pleasure B. That’s all right C. Thanks D. Yes, why? Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 21
22. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Question 04. Mike: “What’s your hobby, Hoa?” Hoa: “___.” A. Well, I like collecting stamps B. Oh, with computers C. Well, I want stamps D. Oh, on the phone Question 05. Mike: “You look nice today. I like your new hairstyle” Jane: “___.” A. It’s nice of you to say so B. Shall I? Thanks C. Oh, Well done D. I feel interesting to hear that Question 06. Mike: “A motorbike knocked Ted down.” Jane: “___.” A. What is it now? B. Poor Ted! C. How terrific! D. What a motorbike! Question 07. Mike: “I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!” Jane: “___” A. The same to you B. Have a nice day! C. What a pity! D. What a lovely toy! Thanks. Question 08. Mike “___” Jane: “Oh, it’s great” A. How is the English competition? C. What do you like about the English competition? B. Would you like the English competition? D. What do you think of the English competition? Question 09. Peter: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” Mary: “___.” A. I don’t agree. I’m afraid B. You’re welcome C. That would be great D. I feel very bored Question 10. Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” Mary: “___.” A. Of course not, it’s not costly B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in C. I think so D. No problem Question 11. Peter: “Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?” Mary: “___.” A. Yes, it was B. Sorry, I don’t C. I don’t think that D. Not yet Question 12. Peter: “Would you mind lending me your bike?” Mary: “___.” A. Yes. Here it is B. Not at all C. Yes, let’s D. Great Question 13. Peter: “___ detective stories?” Mary: “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.” A. How about B. Are you fond of C. What do you think about D. What do people feel about Question 14. Hellen: “Congratulations!” Jane: “___.” A. What a pity B. Thank you C. I’m sorry D. You are welcome Question 15. Linda: “Excuse me! Where’s the post office?” Maria: “___.” A. It’s over there B. I’m afraid not C. Don’t worry D. Yes, I think so Question 16. Tom: “How did you get there?” John: “___.” A. Is it far from here? B. I came here by train C. I came here last night D. The train is so crowded Question 17. Alice: “What shall we do this evening?” Carol: “___.” A. Let’s go out for dinner B. No problem C. Thank you D. Not at all Question 18. Mark: “I’m sorry. It’s late. I must go now.” Mary: “___.” A. You are welcome B. Good bye. See you soon C. Not at all D. Hello Question 19. Mary: “Whose bike is that?” Tom:”___.” A. No, It’s over there B. It’s Jane C. It’s just outside D. It’s Jane’s Question 20. Peter: “How do you go to school?” Mary: “___.” A. I go there early B. Every day, Except Sunday C. I don’t think so D. I go there by bus Exercise 09: 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. If you___ me to the meeting yesterday, I would have helped you. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 22
23. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. had invited B. have invited C. invited D. would have invited Question 02. He is___ most intelligent person I have ever seen so far. A. 0 (no article) B. an C. the D. a Question 03. At home my parents often criticized me ___ being negligent, but when I came to class I was very careful. A. for B. to C. from D. of Question 04. My mom were cooking when I___ home yesterday afternoon. A. come B. was coming C. came D. had come Question 05. ___ I did not make a mistake, he scolded me out of the blue. A. In spite of B. Because C. But D. Although Question 06. ___ her mother after so many years away, she ran to hug her and sobbed. A. On seeing B. To be seen C. Having seen D. To see Question 07. Although___ about the dangers of nCoV, many people continue travelling to Korea. A. warned B. warning C. to be warned D. being warned Question 08. She admitted___ by several hundred dollars, but in return, she won the lawsuit. A. to disadvantage B. disadvantaging C. being disadvantaged D. to be disadvantage Question 09. Because of the___ of the infectious disease caused by corona virus, schools are to be closed and students rush to find online courses to study at home. A. outbreak B. outcome C. outlet D. outline Question 10. Peoples all over the world are___ to fight again the epidemic named COVID-19. A. steps on steps B. separated C. hands over hands D. hands in hands Question 11. It is regretted that there can be no___ to this rule. A. exclusion B. alternative C. exception D. deviation Question 12. They live in a very___ populated area of Italy. A. sparsely B. scarcely C. hardly D. barely Question 13. ___ some non-cultural people like Khá Bảnh is unacceptable in today's young children. A. Accepting B. Idolizing C. Knowing D. Realizing Question 14. When you are dealing with so many problems, mistakes are___ to happen. A. found B. ground C. around D. bound Exercise 10: 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. Attacked by a dog, ___ to the nearest hospital. A. the little girl was taken B. people took the little girl C. the little taken D. people were taken the little girl Question 02. That she is one of the most beautiful women in the world seems___ although she has never taken part in any beauty contests before. A. being widely accepted B. to be widely accepted C. to accept widely D. widely to be accepted Question 03. You may wonder what on___ earth has prompted me to ask such a question, so let me explain. A. an B. a C. 0 (no article) D. the Question 04. My son plays basketball for fun. He doesn’t take practice sessions___. A. reasonably B. clearly C. definitely D. seriously Question 05. They have been___ successful in mobilizing large numbers of professionals dealing with modern conservation. A. unexpectedly B. expected C. unexpected D. expectedly Question 06. Children who do not learn to read before they finish___ school struggle throughout the rest of their education. A. primary B. nursery C. kindergarten D. first Question 07. His father___ him to Tyne castle when he was five, to see a Hearts and Hibs game. A. was taking B. took C. will take D. has taken Question 08. This will put more pressure on the city with___ to traffic and other problems. A. connection B. respect C. relation D. concern Question 09. He blamed the current situation___ general economic trends within the textile industry. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 23
24. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS A. on B. of C. for D. to Question 10. If I were rich, I___ that Ferrari we saw yesterday. A. will buy B. would buy C. would have bought D. will have bought Question 11. My company has___ a new approach to staff meetings. We now have them standing up! A. admitted B. addressed C. adapted D. adopted Question 12. Its era is only little over 10 years old, ___ the internet has already changed everything it touches. A. although B. so C. since D. yet Question 13. The traveler, ___ his things with his practiced hands, began fastening his coat. A. having packed B. packed C. to have packed D. being packed Question 14. It was expected that a gentleman would___ a polite compliment to a lady of his acquaintance, but quite another matter to be seen to mean it. A. pay B. make C. take D. do Exercise 11: Read the following passage taken from Microsoft Encarta 2009, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks. On December 10, 2006, I was going through some hard time. The landlady did not want to release the house any more so I had to (01)___ and only had one month to find a place. Because Christmas was coming and it was difficult for me to find a suitable accommodation. I had only some money (02)___. I could not buy a Christmas tree and some presents for my three boys, (03)___ I had to use the money to find a place to live. To me, it broke my heart as I could not prepare the Christmas for my three boys. I have been their only parent since my husband passed away two years ago. I was so sad and everything was getting on my nerves. Although I managed to solve the problem myself I could not help telling my sons about the things. When I suddenly woke up at midnight, I found my eldest son was sitting (04)___ me. He kissed me and said, "Don't worry, Mum. We love you very much and always stand by you whatever happens." At the moment I started weeping, grabbed him and kissed him. His words and love made me forget all about what I was stressing about. In fact ever since that moment, I have realized that I can overcome any problems thanks to my sons' love. The most important thing of my life is that my boys are safe and healthy, and they bring me joy all the time. The memory (05)___ me that nothing really matters, when I have the love of my children. Question 01. A. change B. convert C. move D. transfer Question 02. A. to leave B. leaving C. leave D. left Question 03. A. if B. as though C. because D. although Question 04. A. by B. up C. over D. next Question 05. A. remembers B. reminds C. minds D. misses Exercise 12: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks. When you read something in a foreign language, you often (06)___ across words you do not fully understand. Sometimes you check the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess. The strategy you adopt depends very much (07)___ the degree of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal. If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is worth remembering that every dictionary has its advantages. Each definition is only an approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (08)___ of contexts. It is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and vice versa. If you must use a dictionary, it is usually (09)___ safer to consult an English-English dictionary. In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. (10)___ you are allowed to use one, it is very time-consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are, therefore, forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words. Question 06. A. see B. put C. come D. drop Question 07. A. for B. about C. upon D. in Question 08. A. variation B. lots C. variety D. diverse Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 24
25. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Question 09. A. too B. very C. no D. far Question 10. A. Although B. Even if C. Provided D. Or else Exercise 13: 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. The warming of the Earth is caused by exhaust gas from automobile engines, factories and power (11)___. Carbon dioxide goes up into the atmosphere, and it form a kind of screen that keeps or allows the sunshine in but stop the Earth heat (12)___ getting out. It works like a greenhouse, that’s why we call (13)___ the Green House effect. Because of this effect, the Earth is getting warmer all the time. This (14)___ in temperature will cause big changes to the world’s climate. The sea level will increase as the ice (15)___ the poles will melt. Question 11. A. companies B. factories C. sites D. stations Question 12. A. from B. up C. against D. away Question 13. A. is B. be C. it D. them Question 14. A. raise B. rise C. drop D. fall Question 15. A. covering B. covers C. covered D. cover Exercise 14: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Environmental Concerns Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. (16)___ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world carries on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the lonely resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (17)___ built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover completely. We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a (18)___, the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are making increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth's (19)___ resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (20)___ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources, they will go indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively, they will soon run out and everyone will suffer. Question 16. A. Although B. Yet C. Still D. Despite Question 17. A. neither B. sooner C. rather D. either Question 18. A. result B. reaction C. development D. product Question 19. A. living B. real C. natural D. genuine Question 20. A. maintain B. stay C. hold D. keep Exercise 15: 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. Our position in the family is one of the factors (21)___ strongly affect our personality. The eldest or first-born children get maximum (22)___ from their parents and the result is that they are usually self-confident and ambitious people. Firstborns are also responsible because they often have to look after their younger brothers or sisters. (23)___, they can be quite bossy and dominant as they often give orders and are fearful of losing position. Middle children are usually sociable since they have other children to play with. They are good at peacemaking and compromising. Yet, on the negative side, (24)___ children can be jealous and moody ones. The youngest in a family is probably quite a relaxed person and some are often lazy. This is because they always have someone in the family to help them. Yet, they are charming and (25)___, have good sense of humor and know how to manipulate others when they want to get their way. Question 21. A. which B. where C. who D. what Question 22. A. awareness B. attention C. attraction D. willingness Question 23. A. Whenever B. In addition C. Therefore D. However Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 25
26. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS Question 24. A. elder B. middle C. younger D. youngest Question 25. A. create B. creation C. creative D. creature Exercise 16: 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 following questions. The word laser was coined as an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Ordinary light, from the Sun or a light bulb, is emitted spontaneously, when atoms or molecules get rid of excess energy by themselves, without any outside intervention. Stimulated emission is different because it occurs when an atom or molecule holding onto excess energy has been stimulated to emit it as light. Albert Einstein was the first to suggest the existence of stimulated emission in a paper published in 1917. However, for many years, physicists thought that atoms and molecules always were much more likely to emit light spontaneously and that stimulated emission thus always would be much weaker. It was not until after the Second World War that physicists began trying to make stimulated emission dominate. They sought ways by which one atom or molecule could stimulate many other to emit light, amplifying it to much higher powers. Question 23. The word 'intervention' in line 3 could be replaced by___. A. device B. influence C. need D. source Question 24. The word 'it' in line 4 refers to___. A. light bulb B. energy C. molecule D. atom Question 25. Which of the following statements best describes a laser? A. A device for stimulating atoms and molecules to emit light B. An atom in a high-energy state C. A technique for destroying atoms or molecules D. An instrument for measuring light waves Question 26. According to the passage, Albert Einstein___. A. was the first person to use laser. B. was the first person to suggest the word laser. C. was the first person to mention the existence of stimulated emission. D. was the first person to publish a paper in 1917. Question 27. Although Einstein suggested stimulated emission in 1917___. A. It wasn’t made dominant until after World War II. B. physicists didn’t think it would be much weaker. C. physicists thought it was unlikely to emit light. D. many physicists believed him. Exercise 17: 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 following questions. The need for a surgical operation, especially an emergency operation, almost always comes as a severe shock to the patient and his family. Despite modern advances, most people still have an irrational fear of hospitals, and anaesthetics. Patients do not often believe they really need surgery - cutting into a part of the body as opposed to treatment with drugs. In the early years of the 20th century there was little specialization in surgery. A good surgeon was capable of performing almost every operation that had been advised up to that time. Today the situation is different. Operations are now being carried out that were not even dreamed of fifty years ago. The heart can be safely opened and its valves repaired. Clogged blood vessels can be cleaned out, and broken ones mended or replaced. A lung, the whole stomach, or even part of the brain can be removed and still permit the patient to live comfortable and satisfactory life. However, not every surgeon wants to, or is qualified to carry out every type of modern operation. The scope of surgery has increased remarkably in the past decades. Its safety has increased too. Deaths from most operations are about 20% of what they were in 1910 and surgery has been extended in many directions, for example to certain types of birth defects in new born babies, and, at the other end of the scale, to life saving operations for the octogenarian. The hospital stay after surgery has been shortened to as little as a week for most major Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 26
27. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS operations. Most patients are out of bed on the day after an operation and may be back at work in two or three weeks. Many developments in modern surgery are almost incredible. They include replacement of damaged blood vessels with simulated ones made of plastic: the replacement of heart valves with plastic substitutes; the transplanting of tissues such as lens of the eye; the invention of the artificial kidney to clean the blood of poisons at regular intervals and the development of heart and lung machines to keep patients alive during very long operations. All these things open a hopeful vista for the future of surgery. One of the most revolutionary areas of modem surgery is that of organ transplants. Until a few decades ago, no person, except an identical twin, was able to accept into his body the tissues of another person without reacting against them and eventually killing them. Recently, however, it has been discovered that with the use of X-rays and special drugs, it is possible to graft tissues from one person to another which will survive for periods of a year or more. Kidneys have been successfully transplanted between non-identical twins. Heart and lung transplants have also been reasonably successful. "Spare parts" surgery, the simple routine replacement of all worn-out organs by new ones, is still a dream of the future but surgery is ready for such miracles. In the meantime, you can be happy if your doctors say to you, "Yes, I think it is possible to operate on you for this condition." Question 36: Most people are afraid of being operated on___. A. in spite of improvements in modem surgery B. because they think modem drugs are dangerous C. because they do not believe they need anaesthetics D. unless it is an emergency operation Question 37: Surgeons in the early 20th century, compared with modem ones___. A. had less to learn about surgery B. were more trusted by their patients C. could perform every operation known today D. needed more knowledge Question 38: A patient can still live a comfortable life even after the removal of___. A. his brain C. a major organ such as the stomach or one lung B. his lungs D. part of the stomach or the whole liver Question 39: The word "clogged" in the second paragraph is most likely to correspond to___. A. clean B. blocked C. covered D. unwashed Question 40: Today, compared with 1910___. A. 20% fewer of all operation patients die B. 20% of all operation patients recover C. operation deaths have increased by 20% D. five times fewer patients die after being operated on Question 41: Some of the more astonishing innovations in modern surgery include ___. A. ear, nose and throat transplants B. valve less plastic hearts C. leg transplants D. plastic heart valves Question 42: Which of the following has the same meaning as "vista" in the fourth paragraph?' A. support B. prospect C. history D. visit Question 43: You can be happy if your surgeon can operate because it means ___. A. he thinks your condition may be incurable B. he is a good doctor C. he thinks you will survive D. you are getting better already Exercise 18: 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. Genetic modification of foods is not a new practice. It has been practiced for thousands of years under the name of "selective breeding". Animals and plants were chosen because they had traits that humans found useful. Some animals were larger and stronger than others, or they yielded more food, or they had some other trait that humans valued. Therefore, they were bred because of Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 27
28. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS those traits. Individuals with those traits were brought together and allowed to breed in the hope that their offspring would have the same traits in greater measure. Much the same thing was done with plants. To produce bigger or sweeter fruit, or grow more grain per unit of land, strains of plants were combined and recombined to produce hybrids, or crossbreeds that had the desired traits in the right combinations. All the while, however, biologists wondered: is there a more direct and versatile way to change the traits of plants and animals? Could we rewrite, so to speak, the heredity of organisms to make them serve our needs better? In the 20th century, genetic modification made such changes possible at last. Now, it was possible to alter the genetic code without using the slow and uncertain process of selective breeding. It even became possible to blend plants and animals genetically: to insert animal genes into plants, for example, in order to give the plants a certain trait they ordinarily would lack, such as resistance to freezing. The result was a tremendous potential to change the very nature of biology. Question 31: What is the passage mainly about? A. The arguments against genetic modification B. The benefits brought about by genetic modification C. The reasons behind selective breeding of plants D. The development of genetic modification Question 32: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to___. A. organisms B. traits C. animals D. plants Question 33: The word "blend" in paragraph 3 mostly means___. A. combine B. collect C. gather D. carry Question 34: According to the passage, selective breeding___. A. is slower and uncertain than genetic modification B. works much better on plants than on animals C. helps change the traits of plants rather than animals D. has a huge potential to change the nature of biology Question 35: Which of the following IS NOT achieved by genetic modification? A. Giving plants necessary traits taken from animals’ genes B. Producing hybrids or crossbreeds from many animals and plants C. Encouraging people to give up selective breeding completely D. Making big changes to the very nature of biology Exercise 19: 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. Laws are rules that a society makes to maintain order and keep citizens and their possessions safe. Most countries have thousands of laws that are enforced by police officers with the help of court systems. Laws today are based on those of earlier societies. Ancient Egypt had laws in 3000 B.C. They were based on common sense views of right and wrong. All people were equal under the law. When a person broke the law, their punishment could be as simple as returning a stolen item or as severe as lashings from a whip. Sometimes, a person’s entire family could be punished for their crimes. Later, there was the Code of Hammurabi from the land of Babylon. It was the first written code of law in history and was created in 1772 B.C. It included 282 laws in total. This is where we get the phrase, “an eye for an eye” as that was a punishment. There were laws about rewards for returning slaves to owners, laws about marriage, laws about compensation for theft and loss, and laws about responsibility if a house collapsed. These laws were originally written on giant stone tablets. Some tablets still exist and are kept in the Louvre Museum. Later, the Romans created their first legal text, the Law of the Twelve Tables, in the mid-5th century B.C. These laws were mostly civil, meaning they were private laws about how citizens interacted. That meant Romans focused on laws about property and possession. These laws were so well formed that they have affected lawyers ever since. Without these ancient examples, our modern laws would be very different. We have many laws today, and new ones are still being created by governments. Sometimes, governments change past laws as well. In the early 20th century, the government banned alcohol in the U.S. Later, the Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 28
29. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS government made alcohol legal and set a drinking age. This is just one example of how laws can be changed. (Adapted from Subject Link 8 for Reading'' ) Question 35: What is the passage mainly about? A. who wrote down laws in ancient Rome. B. why today’s laws are the same as ancient laws. C. how laws have changed since ancient times. D. how ancient punishments were better than modern punishments. Question 36: The main purpose of the second paragraph is to___. A. introduce Egyptian family laws. B. explain how laws were used in ancient Egypt. C. discuss how Egyptian laws were written. D. show which Egyptian laws still exist today. Question 37: The word entire in the passage is closest in meaning to___. A. limited B. whole C. possible D. huge Question 38: When was the Law of the Twelve Tables written? A. before 3000 B.C. B. in 1772 B.C. C. in the mid-5th century B.C. D. in the 20th century. Question 39: Which is NOT true about ancient Roman laws? A. The Law of the Twelve Tables was the Romans’ first legal text. B. Many laws were about how people interacted. C. Modern lawyers are influenced by Roman laws. D. Ancient Roman laws were not very concerned with property. Question 40: What can be inferred about the punishments for breaking laws in ancient Egypt? A. They varied based on the law broken. B. Stealing something was the most serious crime. C. The punishment was chosen by the guilty person. D. The family of the victim picked the punishment. Question 41: Why does the author mention the law about banning alcohol in the U.S? A. to illustrate that laws can be made different. B. to explain that laws can be unnecessary. C. to argue that laws can change drinking age. D. to confirm that drinking alcohol can be illegal. Question 42: The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to___. A. Roman laws B. Roman citizens C. Roman lawyers D. property and possession Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 29
30. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS XIII. MOCK TESTS: ĐỀ MINH HỌA SỞ GD&ĐT ĐỀ KSCL ƠN THI THPT QG NĂM HỌC 2019-2020 TRƯỜNG THPT . BÀI THI MƠN: TIẾNG ANH 271 (Đề thi gồm: 05 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, khơng kể thời gian phát đề Họ và tên thí sinh: . SBD: 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 01. Tom and Tony are talking about a tennis game. - Tom: “I thought your tennis game was a lot better today, Tony" - Tony: “___! I thought it was terrible” A. I'm with you B. You can say that again C. You've got to be kidding D. Thanks! Same to you Question 02. Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted. - Mary: "Would you like to have dinner with me?" - Sarah: "___" A. I'm very happy B. Yes, so do I C. Yes, it is D. Yes, I'd love to 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. The idea of going overseas to study can be daunting, with visions of baffling languages or nights spent in isolation while you are gradually forgotten by your friends and family. (03)___, the benefits of studying abroad - such as broadening your mind, improving your career prospects and making friends from all over the world - can make digging out your passport really rewarding. “Studying abroad is an eye-opening experience,” says Anna Boyd, event manager at The Student World. “Being (04)___ in another culture, understanding differences and spotting similarities, living on a beach or in the mountains, (05)___, will have an impact on every student.” Overseas study comes in many shapes and sizes. It might be a single semester abroad via an Erasmus program for example. Or you might elect to follow a full three or four-year degree program. Whatever your ambition is, the key is starting early. Some countries require specific combinations of A- levels from UK students. Germany looks for four A-levels including maths or science and one modern foreign language, for instance, while others, such as the US, value extracurricular activities. Starting our research well ahead (06)___ time can help you make the right choices. “Getting involved in sports, arts and music is also worth considering, as well as gaining experience through volunteering and work placements,” says Boyd. In fact, applying to study abroad could even work to your advantage, for example, you might encounter lower (07)___ requirements. Question 03. A. But B. Therefore C. However D. Thereby Question 04. A. immersed B. resided C. interested D. taken Question 05. A. where B. why C. that D. which Question 06. A. on B. in C. off D. of Question 07. A. entered B. entrance C. entry D. enter 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 08. No one mentions him because he is regarded as the black sheep of the family. A. the one with a bad reputation B. the one who confers prestige on his family C. the one with the sense of humor D. the one who supports family by raising sheep Question 09. Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world. A. variety B. conservation C. changes D. number 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 10. Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money. A. pessimistic B. expected C. fearsome D. excited Question 11. His boss has had enough of his impudence, and doesn't want to hire him anymore. A. agreement B. obedience C. rudeness D. respect 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. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 30
31. TIPS ON HOW TO DO GOOD-ENGLISH PAPER IN GCSE EXAMINATION - A GUIDE FOR SUCCESS In America, when dining, people consider it rude for a guest or dining partner to belch or burp, eat with an open mouth, smack, or lick your fingers. Napkins, generally provided are available at every meal and should be placed in one's lap and then used throughout the meal to clean one's fingers and mouth. It is acceptable to refuse additional servings of food by saying "No, thank you" and the host or hostess will not be insulted if you do so. Similarly, if you leave a small amount of uneaten food on your plate at a restaurant or in a home, it is not considered an insult. If you eat everything on the plate, a host or hostess may possibly feel that they have not prepared enough food and might be embarrassed. People in the United States serve and eat food with either hand, but never take food from a communal serving dish with their hands. Generally, a serving utensil is used. Americans typically use forks, spoons and knives to eat, but there are some types of foods that are acceptable to eat with one's fingers, like sandwiches or pizza. When in doubt, look to see what others are doing. In formal dining situations, if you wonder whether or not it is acceptable to begin eating, you should wait until the oldest woman (or oldest man if no women are present) begins to eat. When eating, do not pick up the bowl or plate from the table to hold underneath your mouth. Even noodles, soup, and rice are eaten and with the plate or bowl remaining on the table. When consuming soup and hot liquids, it is considered impolite to slurp - do not do this. When consuming noodles, twirl them around your fork and then put it in your mouth. If you are a man taking out a woman for dinner, you are almost always expected to pay. This is for the woman to gauge your intentions and interest with her. For example, taking a woman for coffee, tacos, versus a fancy dinner, versus for drinks at 11:30pm, all signal many different things to them. So, the date is a "test" of many. Paying is just as important as where you take her, and how late. So, don't assume she is just trying to get a "free meal". Most girls aren't. Also, if you are going out with a friend to eat, almost always, the bill is expected to be split in half, or each person pays for themselves. If you are eating in a restaurant, you will be expected to add a 15 to 20 % tip for the server to your bill. In America, wait staff might occasionally stop by your table to ask how your meal is, which is considered good service. They will also bring you your check when it seems reasonable that you are finished with your meal, however this is not necessarily an indication that you must leave right away (Do not be too embarrassed to ask for the check either. waiters and waitresses cannot read minds.) Take your time to finish your meal, and unless there is a line of people waiting at the door, it is not considered rude to linger at your table for as long as you like. (Source: Question 12. Which of the following could be the best title of the passage? A. What is acceptable in dining etiquette in America? B. Polite behavior at American’s restaurants. C. Table etiquette in America. D. What should we do when being invited to the American’s dinner? Question 13. According to the passage, what action may make the American unpleasant? A. Eating food with the guests' hands. C. Cleaning the food on the fingers by the tongue. B. Leaving the left-overs on the plate. D. Refusing the supplementary food they serve. Question 14. What sentence is NOT stated in the passage? A. In America, the dishes are expected to remain on the table. B. Food is sometimes delivered from the communal serving dish with people's hands. C. In formal dinners, the eldest often eat first. D. It is not courteous to slurp when eating soup. Question 15. The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to___. A. soup B. your fork C. your mouth D. noodles Question 16. What could the word "gauge” in paragraph 4 best be replaced by? A. impress B. estimate C. determine D. express Question 17. When will the bill be divided for the people having the meal? A. When a girl is testing a boy. C. When people are having meals with their friends. B. When a man is having a date with a woman. D. When people are eating with the elderly. Question 18. The word "linger" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to___. A. appear B. arrange C. reserve D. remain Question 19. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. It is impolite if you give extra money for the waiter. Designed by Đỗ Bình – binhbac72@gmail.com page 31