TEST-U.8-U.9-G9-2011

LE NGOC HAN . ENGLISH TEST. Mar-23 Lower Secondary School Time Allotted: 45 minutes Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Grade 9 Marks Teacher’s Comment QUESTION I. listening comprehension (2pts) A. Listen to the tape twice and fill in the blanks with suitable words you’ve heard: (1pt) 1. Mrs. Ha is worried about her recent………………… 2. Mrs. Ha should have a……………… check the water pipes 3. A dripping faucets can waste……………… litters of water a month 4. A dripping faucets can waste……………… litters of water a month B. Listen to the tape twice and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D): (1pt) 1. ………… want products that will not only work effectively but also save money. A producers B consumers C companies D storekeepers 2. Lighting accounts for………………….of electricity bill. A 10%→15% B 10%→25% C 10%→35% D 5%→10% 3. Energy saving-bulbs use………… of electricity and last……….times longer than standard bulbs. A 1/2…….8 B 1/4…. 8 C 1/8…. 4 D 1/4…. 10 4. By using the energy saving bulbs, consumers can save about……… to…………….per bulb. A US$7→ US$21 B US$17→ US$21 C US$7→ US$24 D US$7→ US$27 QUESTION II. A. Pick out the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced different from the others.(2.5 pts) 1. A. congratulate B. charity C. warn D. collapse 2. A. funnel B. humor C. abrupt D. erupt B. Pick out the word that has the stressed syllable different from the others: 3. A. thunderstorm B. extensive C. temperature D. nominate 4. A. predict B. considerate C. congratulate D. slavery C. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the sentences: 1. They had a(n)……………….to visit Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum last week. 2. She has been……………as the president of our company. 3. People often………………… the streets on Easter Day to watch colorful parade. 4. He’s been one of the most…………………….in the “Keep Our City Clean” campaign. 5. On Passover, people celebrate……………from slavery 6. The ………………of a tornado looks like a funnel Created by Do Huu Toan Study and Hope A change B occasion C chance D exchange A developed B nominated C awarded D decorated A march B walk C crowd D gather A scientist B activist C volunteer D activists A independence B their innovation C their happiness D freedom A shaped B movement C shape D description 1 Full name: Class: QUESTION III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D): (1pt) There are many celebrations throughout the year in Viet Nam, but Tet or Lunar New year is the most important celebration for Vietnamese people. Tet usually occurs in late January or early February. A few days before is the time for people to clean and decorate their homes. During Tet, people, old and young, enjoy special food cooked on the occasion of Tet. It is also the time for family members to be together. 1. Tet is also called……………….in Viet Nam. 2. When is Tet celebrated?- It’s often celebrated in late……………….or early………… 3. Their houses are often…………………and…………………… before Tet 4. Tet is a chance for family members to………………………… QUESTION V. Fill in the blanks in this passage with proper words by using the given words in the box: (1.5pts) If you live in an earthquake (1)………………, you should take sometimes to look around your house. Place heavy books on the (2)……………… of the shelf of your bookshelves. Block the rollers on your fridge and washing machine to prevent them (3)………………. moving. Put hanging potted plants in plastic (4) … Check the mirrors in your bathroom and bedroom. Make sure they can’t move. Don’t put your bed next to a window. Planning (5)…………… you are going to be during an earthquake is very important. The first thing to remember is to stay inside. Then you should sit under a strong table or (6) … , or stand in the corner of the room 1 A town B zone C city D country 2 A top B middle C end D bottom 3 A from B for C to D on 4 A buckets B box C containers D basket 5 A what B where C when D which 6 A chair B tool C bed D doorway QUESTION VII. Rewrite the sentences with unchanged meaning of the old ones: (1pt) 1. The ship couldn’t sail because of the terrible storm. → Because …………………………………………………………….………………. 2. They export thousands of tons of rice in VN every year → Thousands……………………………………………………………………… …… 3. Fernando likes the full-moon festival very much. The festival is celebrated in mid-fall. → Fernando likes……………………………………………………………………… 4. People continue to cut down a lot of trees in the forests. There are big floods. → If people……………………………………………………………………… …… QUESTION VIII: WRITING. What should you do to reduce garbage and save energy in the kitchen? (2pts) {-collect plastic bags-not keep solid waste with food waste-put different kinds of waste in different bags} {-turn off lights-prepare food before cooking-keep refrigerator door closed} …………………………………………………………….…………. ………………………………………………………….……………. ………………………………………………………….……………. ………………………………………………………….……………. …………………………………………………………….…………. ………………………………………………………….……………. ………………………………………………………….……………. ………………………………………………………….……………. Created by Do Huu Toan Study and Hope A Mid-fall festival B New Year C Lunar New year D Easter A January / February B January / February C January / February D January / February A cleaned B decorated C Washed / repainted D A&B are correct A congratulate B reunite C eat and drink D work together 2