A forty-five -minute test Subject : English (grade 9 ) Allowed time : 45minutes Name : ………………. Class : ………………………. I.Question I Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. (1,25pts) 1. A. promised B. hopped C. booked D. burned 2. A. though B. ought C. thought D. bought 3. A. hard B. carry C. card D. yard 4. A. try B. why C. heavy D. dry 5. A. cool B. food C. look D. flood Question II: Read the passage and answer the questions (2.5 points) “SONGKRAN” is the Thai traditional New Year. It starts on April, 13 th every year and lasts for three days. Another name for Songkran is “water festival” because people believe that water can wash away bad luck. On Songkran day, family members gather and pour scented water on their hand of their parents and granparents to show their respect for the elder. In return, the elder wish the youngster good luck and wealth. 1. What is “SONGKRAN” ? …………………………………………………………………… 2. How long does it last ? 3. What is another name of the Songkran ? 4. Do they give their parents and granparents flowers to show their respect ? 5. What do the elder do in return ? Question III: Use of English(2.5pts) 1. They went out with their friends ……… it rained heavily. ( although / so / because ) 2. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated …… . ( nation / national / nationwide) 3. I will give you details ………. festival .( of / about / on ) 4. People can know when a volcano ……… . ( erupt / break / warn) 5. Tidal wave was a result of an abrupt shift in the underwater ……… of the earth. (move / movement / moving) 6. When a tropical storm reaches 20 km per hour, it is called …………… in Asia .(hurricane / typhoon / cyclone ) . 7. My brother is a teacher …………… works at a primary school. ( which / who / whose) 8. My hometown, …………… has Bach Dang river, is very beautiful .( which / who / that ) 9. We havenot met since we school. (leaving / leaf / leaved) 10. I hope my friend won’t laugh me. ( on / for / at ) Question I V: Combine these sentences using relative pronouns. ( 2.5 pts) 1. Hue is a potric city. I have visited Hue for two years. …………………………………………………………………………… 2. My mother is a doctor. She wants to help the patients in the remote area. …………………………………………………………………………… 3. Mr Baker has just bought a new car. It is made in Japan. …………………………………………………………………………… 4. We should to meet those students. They have taken part in the Olympic contest ………………………………………………………………………………… Question V Circle A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences . (5,75pts) 1. The teacher told him ___________ up late. A. to not stay B. to stay not C. to stay not D. not to stay 2. My father is good at ____________ English. A. speaking B. spoken C. speak D. to speak 3. We are all ________ that you passed your English exam. Congratulation! A. relieved B. afraid C. delighted D. certain 4. “__________to come and have dinner with us?” “I’d love to but I’m very busy”. A. would you mind B. could you please C. Would you like D. Do you enjoy 5. I am very _____________ in the information you have given me. A. concerned B. interested C. surprised D. worried 6. Can you tell me where ______________ ? A. she does B. does she C. she is D. is she . It starts on April, 13 th every year and lasts for three days. Another name for Songkran is “water festival” because people believe that water can wash away bad luck. On Songkran day, family. celebrated …… . ( nation / national / nationwide) 3. I will give you details ………. festival .( of / about / on ) 4. People can know when a volcano ……… . ( erupt / break / warn) 5. Tidal wave was a. D. yard 4. A. try B. why C. heavy D. dry 5. A. cool B. food C. look D. flood Question II: Read the passage and answer the questions (2.5 points) “SONGKRAN” is the Thai traditional New Year.