English 9 A (at school) Revision 6 Ex1 Choose the best option in brackets to complete each of the following sentences 1 We are all destroying the environment around us (slow / slowly) 2 Wild plants an[.]
English A - (at school) Revision Ex1.Choose the best option in brackets to complete each of the following sentences : We are all destroying the environment around us (slow / slowly) Wild plants and animals on the earth are disappearing (quick / quickly) Farm workers have to work very during the harvest (hard / hardly) Please don’t go too the edge of the cliff (near / nearly) Mr Black sounded really this morning He had his car stolen (unhappy / unhappily) The lakes in our town are polluted (bad / badly) My uncle’s old car was but his new one is very (slow / slowly – fast / fastly) What is for dinner ? It smells very (delicious / deliciously) Bob is sometimes a driver I think he drives when he’s in a hurry (dangerous / dangerously) Ex2.Use the appropriate forms of the verbs in brackets : 1.If the weather is good next weekend, we (go) away somewhere 2.Come on ! If we (hurry) , we (catch) the bus 3.If there (be) too much litter on the streets, the environment will become polluted 4.There (be) big floods every year if the cutting down of trees continues 5.If the sea level (rise) , there will be floods in many parts of the world 6.They will be late for their meeting if they (not leave) now 7.If you aren’t careful, you (drop) the plates 8.If anyone (phone) me, tell them I’m out 9.If he (not use) much pesticide on vegetables, they will become edible 10.If crops (not spray) with pesticide, they will be destroyed by insects in soil Ex3.Match a line in column A with a line in column B A B 1.If people use public transport, a I can’t sleep 2.You’ll learn English more easily b will you give her flowers? 3.If they don’t give him the job, c if he does exercise regularly 4.If I drink coffee at night, d I don’t know what he will 5.You will speak English well e there will be less pollution 6.If you see her f if someone enters the building 7.The alarm will go off g if you have more practice Henry may lose weight h if you study a little every day 1. ; 2. ; 3. ; 4. ; 5. ; 6. ; 7. ; 8. * Rewrite the sentences Work harder or you lose the job -> If you don’t work harder, you will lose the job Stop telling lies or no one will trust you anymore Pay attention to the teacher or you can’t understand the lessons English A - (at school) Go to bed early or you will be exhausted the next morning Save money from now and you can reward yourself with a long vacation at the end of the year Read more books and you can broaden your knowledge Brush your teeth often in order not to get toothache Listen carefully or you won't know what to Unless you want to get sick, you should eat more healthily Ex4.Combine each pair of the sentences by using BECAUSE : 1.The weather was lovely, so we spent the whole day in the garden 2.My homework is long and difficult I can’t finish it on time 3.He left school because of his hard life 4.She can’t work hard because of her age 5.I can’t buy this bike because of not having enough money 6.He couldn’t meet you because of being busy ………………………………………………………………………………………… 7.She went to bed early because of her sickness ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8.We can’t swim in this part of the river because of highly polluted water …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………… Ex5 Give correct formation of these words The air in the city is …………… (pollute) Many people still refuse to believe that the smoking is (harm) An accident happened because of driving …………… (care) He was ……………… (disappoint) that they were not coming Air and water ………… (pollute) can make people fall ill Plastic bags will cause ………………… (pollute) Mr Brown is one of the ……………… (conserve) We should make our world …………… (pollute) call for the of the countryside (conserve) English A - (at school) 10 Environmental groups want a total .on the dumping nuclear waste (prohibit) Ex6 From each number, pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A walked B filled C died D played A wrap B mass C area D sand A ocean B flow C post D conservation A refreshment B environment C reduce D deforestation A treasure B sewage C save D campus A spoil B folk C float D violent A aspect B trash C sand D junkyard A polluted B shore C protect D provide A persuade B prevent C impressive D secondhand 10.A protect B conservation C secondhand D cover Ex7 Choose the best answer 1.…………… air is one of the many problems we have to solve A Pure B Polluted C Dust D Pleasant 2.I’ll be in trouble if I ………… my passport A lose B will lose C lost D would lose 3.If it is raining this evening, I…………… A will go out B don’t go out C go out D won’t go out 4.Minh’s English is excellent He speaks……………… A perfectly English B English perfectly C perfect English D English perfect 5.I’m disappointed …………… people have spoiled this area A that B when C if D how 6.He ……… to find a job but he had no luck A hardly tried B hard tried C tried hardly D tried hard 7.We couldn’t go on a picnic as planned ……… it was raining A however B but C because D so 8.“ …………… ” means a piece of land full of rubbish A junkyard B treasure C hedge D stream 9.Dynamite …………… many years ago A has invented B invented C was invented D were invented 10.Unless you understand I ………… explain it again to you A am B was C will D would 11.How about ………… dinner with us on Sunday ? A to have B have C have had D having 12.The villagers are interested in ….Natural resources but they don’t know how to so A to conserve B conserve C conserving D conserved 13.The girl was not pretty but she sang English A - (at school) A beauty B more beautiful C beautiful D beautifully 14.If we …… wasting water , there will be shortage of fresh water in a few decades A turn on B turn off C go on D look for 15 You should………… all the lights before going out A turn on B turn off C turn up D turn out 16……….we go on littering , the environment will become seriously polluted A And B But C So D If 17 If her mother doesn’t drink much wine, she ………….so sick A won’t be B isn’t C doesn’t get D wouldn’t be 18 ………….you smoke too much, you’ll get respiratory problems A If B Though C As D Because 19 …………… it is rainy, I walk home with my umbrella A When B Though C But D Because 20.These vegetables are poisonous; they are ………… A eatable B edible C inedible D eaten 22.………… are used to kill insects and weeds so as to help crops grow better A Pesticides B Dynamite C Treasures D Creatures 23.We can protect our environment save a lot of money by buying……… products A used B recycled C waste D recycling 24.If we plant more trees along the streets, we …… the amount of pollution in the atmosphere A reduce B reduced C will reduce D would reduce 25.The baby laughed ………… when her mother told her a funny story, A happy B happiness C unhappy D happily 26.Tuan spoke English ………, but he didn’t win first prize in the competition, A unwell B good C well D bad 27.I failed my exam I worked really hard for it I’m so ………… A disappointment B disappoint C disappointed D disappointing 28.While Hoa was picking up the broken plates, she …… her finger A cut B was cut C was cutting D is cutting 29.Keep ……… your mother for a valuable gold ring until she says yes A asking B to ask C and ask D ask 30.This man ……… 50,000 VND yesterday for cutting down the trees in the forest A was fine B has been fined C fined D was fined Ex8 Read the text then choose the best answer We are all slowly destroying the earth The seas and rivers are too dirty to swim in There is so (1) smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities In one well-known city, for example, poisonous gases from cars .(2) the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks We have cut down so many (3) that there are now vast areas of wasteland (4) over the world As a result, farmers in parts of Africa English A - (at school) cannot .(5) enough to eat In certain countries in Asia there is too little rice Moreover, we not take enough (6) of the countryside Wild .(7) are quickly disappearing For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many for them to survive However, it isn’t enough simply to talk about the problem We must act now before it is too late to anything about it Join us now Save the Earth This is too important to ignore A a little B much C many D a few A pollute B pollution C polluted D unpolluted A forests B plants C trees D wood A through B out C on D all A grow B work C take D supply A careless B care C worry D tired A tigers B animals C animal D cattle Ex9 Read the following passage and choose the correct answer Environmental Pollution Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the ways by which man pollutes his surroundings Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, (1) the water with chemicals and other substances, and damages the soil with (2) many fertilizers and pesticides Man also pollutes his surroundings in various other ways For example, people ruin natural beauty by (3) garbage and waste products on the land and in the water They operate machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with disturbing noise Badly polluted air can cause illness, and (4) death Polluted water kills fish and other (5) life Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land that is available for growing food A.poisons B.pours C.puts D.surrounds A.extreme B.too C.such D.all A scattering B.filling C.using D.making A.therefore B.consequently C.even D.just A.water B.hydro C.coastal D.marine Ex10 From each number, pick out one word which has the stress on the first syllable A appliance B activity C adventure D average A chemical B effective C experience D biology A primary B satisfy C variety D remedy A compulsory B population C occasionally D immediate A favorite B government C influence D identify A inspiration B collection C reputation D limitation A letter B happy C today D lovely A addition B probable C nature D example A answer B revision C subject D cheerful 10 A reduce B empty C factory D glassware English A - (at school) Ex11 Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question A World of Sausage All over the world, all different cultures created interesting processed meat products, and one of the most popular is undoubtedly sausage To begin with, sausage making may be considered disgusting as it deals with using various animal parts Since meat is ground up, certain cuts and parts of an animal that wouldn’t be served in their original forms can be used Literally, this means animal parts such as noses, ears, and other less appetizing areas of an animal’s body Very often, the ground up meat and flesh is mixed with a certain percentage of fat, along with spices and other fillers After being mixed well, this meat mixture is then stuffed into the cleaned intestines of the animal, which are then sealed at both ends The result is sausage The meats used in sausages come from a variety of animals, although beef and pork are by far the favourites In some cultures, sausage made from the meat of horses is considered a delicacy When sausages are cooked, the cooking process sometimes adds to the flavour While boiling is probably the simplest method, smoking sausages will add a lot of smoky flavour Next time you bite into a sausage, it is probably best not to think too much about how it became the tasty thing you are eating After all, you don’t want to ruin a good snack Where is the mixture of meat placed? A Inside a plastic package B Inside a cleaned intestine C Inside a refrigerator D Inside a metal container What won’t be served in their original forms? A.Certain cuts and parts of animals B Spices and fillers C Sausages of all types D Intestines of an animal What are by far the favourite meats for making sausages? A Chicken B Horse meat C Cuts of lamb D Beef and pork What is the simplest method of cooking sausages? A Grilling B Smoking C Boiling D Baking What advice is given in the passage? A Be careful when making sausages B Don’t think too much about what you are eating when eating sausages C Try not to use too much fat in the meat mixture when making sausages D Make sure intestines are cleaned before packing with meat Ex12 Choose the word or phrase among A, B, Cor D that best fits the blank space in the following passage A Healthy Life? (1) health experts believe that children and young people today are more(2) than they used to be So why has this happened? English A - (at school) One reason is bad eating habits (3) of young people don’t have a healthy diet They eat too much fast food (4) hamburgers and pizza and not enough fruit and vegetables In the US, many children (5) fast food regularly since they were veryyoung In fact, almost one-third of American children aged four to nineteen have been eating fast food (6) all the time They also don’t (7) exercise and spend too(8) of their time watching TV, surfing the Internet or playing computer games So how can you change your habits if you have been following an unhealthy lifestyle for a long time? First, change your (9) and eat more fruit and vegetables Next, find an activity you enjoy Why not try something different like rock climbing, surfing or hiking? Many young people have found that (10) fit and healthy can be a lot of fun A Many B Much C.A lot D.Plenty A healthy B healthily C.unhealthy D unhealthily A Many B Much C.Lots D.Very few A such B includes C.like D.as A eat B are eating C.have been eating D.ate A nearly B most C most of D.for A play B make C.do D.bring A many B much C.mostly D.most A menu B ingredients C.recipes D.diet 10 A become B becoming C.became D.to be become Ex13 ind the word which has a different sound in the part underlined A garnish B slice C dip D.grill A spread B cream C bread D.head A.sauce B.stew C.sugar D.steam Ex14 Complete the sentences with a, an, some, or any We need cheese to go with the pasta I’m reading interesting book at the moment We haven’t got homework this weekend Are there apples on the table? I’d like olive oil on my pizza There isn’t salt in this soup Mi got tickets for the concert I need clove of garlic for this recipe Have we got rice and fresh fish for the sushi? 10 I’d like egg for my omelette Unit Ex1 Choose the correct connectives in brackets : I opened the door looked out (and / but) I arrived 20 minutes early, I had time for a cup of tea (so / because) 3.We looked everywhere , we could not find the keys (However / Therefore) English A - (at school) 4.The bus fare is expensive , I prefer to walk (However / Therefore) 5.There were many people at the concert, we couldn’t get seats (so / however) I read the book, I did not understand it (but / or) 7.We had to wait we arrived early (because / so) I would like to go swimming ., I have too much work to (However / Therefore) 9.I go for a walk the sun is shining (because / so) 10.Do you know his address telephone number? (but / or) Ex2 Complete the sentence with the one word given below One word can be used for more than one sentence: for/ up/ after/ on/ off/ away/ in Who’s going to look ………… the children while you’re away? “Turn ……… the TV for me, will you? I want to watch the cartoon She’s looked ………… her keys everywhere Turn ………… the radio I’m working If we go ……….littering, the environment will become seriously polluted Don’t throw these newspapers ………… Could you fill ……… this form? Don’t wake the baby …………… Let him sleep Don’t believe her She’s just made ……… the story 10.Susan took ………… her coat and put it on the sofa Ex3 Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C, or D in the following sentences : 1.Oh dear ! How ………… our household bills are ! We can’t pay them A heavy B enormous C small D low 2.In winter, heating ……… for 50 percent of our electricity bill A takes B occupies C accounts D costs 3.Energy can be collected by solar …………on cloudy days A boards B panels C bars D sheets 4.If we don’t find ……… sources of power, we will use up all the fossil fuels in the near future A effective B efficient C natural D alternative 5.We want to use solar energy, ……… it cannot be used on cloudy days A but B so C because D however 6.Are wind power ………solar power new kinds of energy for future use ? A and B or C with D but 7.Her husband bought not only two energy-saving light bulbs but …… one cheap washing machine last Sunday A also B too C as well D some 8.Ba really wants to buy new tables and chairs ………., new furniture costs too much A However B But C Therefore D So 9.If the TV is always on in your house, you will not reduce the … of electricity you use A number B amount C much D plenty 10.“I suggest fixing the dripping faucet.” “…………………” English A - (at school) A We will B Good idea ! C Yes, please D I’m afraid not 11.Lan spoke English ………… after she lived in England for several months A nature B natural C naturally D unnaturally 12.There’s nothing good on TV Why don’t you turn it ……………… ? A on B down C off D up 13.I’m trying to cut down ……… the amount of driving I to save energy A off B to C out of D on 14.We decided not to go out for meal …………we were too tired A but B because C so D and 15.My shoes are dirty I’d better take them ……….before I come in A aways B up C on D off 16.If you want to save money, you should ……….the amount of water your family uses A increase B reduce C adapt D repair 17.If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest ……… the manufacturer directly A contact B contacting C to contact D be contacted 18.Our energy will soon come to an end if we don’t………… it A use B save C spend D take 19.The children like to put …………… nice clothes when they go out A in B off C into D on 20.I like bananas, ……….my brother doesn’t A because B but C and D even though 21.He is tired ………he stayed up late watching TV A so B because C but D and 22.Her parents saw her ……… at the railway station A in B for C up D off 23.Can you turn the light? It's too dark A on B off C in D for 24 What are you looking ? My picture book I've lost it A for B off C in D on 25.She is very tired ………….,she has to finish her homework A however B so C and D moreover Ex6 Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up Actually, the world's energy resources are limited Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative However, many people don't approve of using nuclear power because it is very dangerous What would happen if there were a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations English A - (at school) The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economically as possible alternative (adj) thay thế nuclear (adj) thuộc hay liên quan đến nguyên tử radioactivity (n) tính phóng xạ 1. According to the passage, using nuclear power is A. dangerous B. interesting C. safe D. cheap Radioactivity from nuclear power A. does nothing with the future generations B. will be a new kind of useful energy C. is necessary to cure diseases D. causes cancer and has bad effect on the future generations How much fuel is left? A. No one knows exactly B. Let's use it as much as we would like C. It will never be used up D. There is a lot of fuel 4. We should use coal, oil and gas A. as economically as possible B. carelessly C. as much as possible D. All are incorrect According to Professor Marvin Burnham, A. Nuclear power isn't the only alternative B. We have to use coal, oil and gas as much as we can C. We have to use coal, oil and gas with care D. We have to waste coal, oil and gas as much as we can Ex7 Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question Taking a Working Holiday One of the more difficult things young people face when they want to travel is the lack offunds During summer holidays and possibly at weekends, they are able to take on part-time jobs, but the money they make is just a drop in the bucket of what they need to travel far away For example, traveling to Australia from Viet Nam can be quite expensive just for an airline ticket, and to a lot of students wanting to travel, it can seem out of reach For students wanting to travel to Australia and New Zealand in particular, however, they are in luck Although many countries offer working holidays, these two countries are well- known for offering them When a young person signs up to get a working holiday visa, he only pays for the round-trip airfare to get to either place and only needs to carry some extra cash for incidentals Once he is there, a job awaits where he can earn some money Many of the jobs require little or no experience, such as picking fruit or working in a busy pub out in the countryside Some of the jobs require more experience that most people are unlikely to have, such as being a certified welder to work for eight weeks on a farm That shouldn't discourage you, though, because there is always something to be found if you search hard enough 10 English A - (at school) There are many websites that advertise working holidays in Australia and New Zealand If you have the courage and are looking for a way to make a little money and see the world, it might be just the ticket you were looking for What can seem out of reach for young people? A.Being able to find a part-time job B Being able to travel C.Being able to get time off from school D.Being able to earn money Which students are in luck according to the passage? A The ones who want to go to Australia and New Zealand B The ones who have part-time jobs C The ones who have airline tickets D The ones who are on holiday Where can people find working holidays advertised? A In magazines B On the radio B In travel guidebooks D On the Internet According to the passage, which statement is true? A.Some working holidays are not paid B People on working holidays must be from Australia or New Zealand C A young person needs a special visa to go on a working holiday D Picking fruit is the only job available for young people on working holidays Why would a student NOT want to take a working holiday? A Toearn money B To show how fearful he is C.To see the world D To visit a new place Ex8.Finish the second sentences so that it has the same meaning with the first one : 1.She planted that tree five years ago That tree 2.My family has someone water the roses every day My family has the 3.He’s going to have his room redecorated with some new furniture He’s going to ask 4.Shall we use gas instead of burning coal ? I suggest 5.Tom failed the exam because of his laziness Because Tom 6.Unless we reduce the use of water and electricity, we’ll have to pay more this month If we 7.Lan is a better cook than Hoa Hoa can’t 8.Nam’s motorbike was washed carefully Nam 9.To make friends in the new school is not easy for a new student It’s 11 English A - (at school) Ex9 Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest : 1.a torch b sport c record d colorful 2.a balloon b hand c band d bamboo 3.a flow b row c know d now 4.a fly b hobby c energy d ordinary 5.a dump b bulb c nuclear d plumber 6.a receive b replace c regularly d reduce 7.a label b slavery c late d last 8.a model b solid c solar d profitable 9.a bulb b consumer c plumber d luxury 10.a chopstick b scheme c champagne d chair 11.a recent b efficient c faucet d receive Ex10 Fill in the blank space with the correct from of the words in parentheses : 1.They live in a small village (happy) 2.You should spend your money and energy as as possible (economy) 3.You can buy waste made from this factory (produce) 4.This library is open to all (read) 5.Air and water are in our life (necessary) 6.My brother can repair electric very well (apply) 7.These will conserve the earth (innovate) 8.Since the world’s energy resources are limited, we must them (conservation) 9.We suggest the light bulb It is broken (replacement) 10.To keep the air unpolluted, people ought to use energy to create electricity.(sun) Ex11 Use the words given in the box to fill in the blanks to make a meaningful passage There is one extra word that you don’t need to use: recycling/ nothing/ list/ vegetables/ something/ save/ trouble/ polluting/ taking Our environment is in (1) …………… Modern ways of living and today’s industries are (2) …………… it Most people think there is (3) ………… they can This is not true Everyone can something to help (4) …………… our environment Here is a (5) …………… of things you can - Help to cut pollution by (6) …………… the bus to work instead of your car - Buy fruit and (7) …………that have not been treated with pesticides - Recycle all your cans, bottles and paper There should be a (8) ……………… center somewhere near your home, so take them there Most of the world’s energy comes from the sun The sun’s energy is in wood, oil, and other things that people use for energy Ex12 Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part A magnificent B delay C bank D travel A checkout B erode C exotic D decision 12 English A - (at school) A reasonable B resort C season D excursion A safari B stalagmite C lag D package A explore B environment C resort D expedition Ex13 Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others A safari B breathtaking C traveller D sightseeing A vacation B delicious C excursion D holiday A original B stimulating C imperial D geography A magnificence B destination C affordable D accessible A habitat B addition C fantastic D discover Ex14 Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part A host B honor C hockey D horror A badminton B swallow C challenge D ballet A teammate B reading C creating D seaside A athlete B author C length D southern A touch B foul C account D mount A lose B vote C control D social A rear B bear C gear D year A please B peace C seat D spread A deny B emotion C respect D better 10 A overlooks B beliefs C towards D rights Use the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence Do not change the word given Scuba-diving is not really my cup of tea INTERESTED => I No mountains in Western Europe are higher than Mount Blanc THE => Mount Blanc They require special permits to access Son Doong Cave TO => Special permits Jane hasn’t decided where to go on holiday MIND => Jane hasn’t We don’t like travelling during peak season INTO => We 13 ... was washed carefully Nam 9. To make friends in the new school is not easy for a new student It’s 11 English A - (at school) Ex9 Choose the word in each group that has... So 9. If the TV is always on in your house, you will not reduce the … of electricity you use A number B amount C much D plenty 10.“I suggest fixing the dripping faucet.” “…………………” English A - (at. .. because D so 8.“ …………… ” means a piece of land full of rubbish A junkyard B treasure C hedge D stream 9. Dynamite …………… many years ago A has invented B invented C was invented D were invented 10.Unless