THE SECOND SEMESTER REVISION - ENGLISH 9 2010-2011 A/ Language focus: *Adjectives and adverbs *Adverb clauses of reason: * Adjective + that clause * Conditional sentences: type 1,2 Type Use If-clause Main clause 1 Present real S + V ( simple present) S + Will / Can /May /Must /…. +V 2 Present unreal S + V ( S.Past ) (be were) S + Would/ Could /Might +V * Connectives: and, but, so, or, therefore, however * Phrasal verbs: turn off, turn on, look for, look after, go on * Suggestions: suggest + V-ing Suggest (that) + S + should * Relative pronouns and relative clauses *Adverb clauses of concession * Relative clauses: defining and non-defining B/Vocabulary: Words to talk about the environment around student’s life: problems, conservation activities, solutions, to protect the environment Words to talk about energy waste problems around student’s life and solutions to save energy Words to talk about celebrations & festivals - Words to talk about natural disasters: earthquakes, tidal waves, typhoons, volcanoes, tornadoes, snow storms,… - Words to talk about the weather forecast and preparations for natural disasters C/ EXERCICES I/ RELATIVES CLAUSE- RELATIVE PRONOUNS Exercice 1 : Select the correct form between who, which and that 1. People ________ live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. 2. Walden Pond, ______ was written in the mid-1800s, remains a popular book among romantic and individualistic Americans. 3. She prefers to watch movies ______ make her cry. 4. He bought all the books ________ are required for the course. 5. In the crowd were several recruits _______ are regarded as excellent prospects for next year's team. 6. The police was able to find no evidence against her, _____ surprised no one who knows her well. 7. Tashonda Viereck's children, ______ all graduated from college, came home for her eightieth birthday. 8. Predictably, the students _____ did best were not the ones who stayed up all night studying. 9. She wanted to buy a scarf _______ would complement her blue eyes. 10. The answers, ________ you can find in the back of the book, are sometimes incorrect. 1 Exercice 2: Paying attention to grammatically correct usage, for each of the following sentences, fill in the blank with who, whom or which. 1. The window ________ is open is the kitchen window. 2. The girl _________ recited the poem is my niece. 3. The woman to ________ we were introduced was quite helpful. 4. The opportunity to _________ she owed her success came unexpectedly. 5. The man ________ they trusted was unreliable. 6. The book _________ you read is the best book by that author. 7. The Pacific Ocean, _________ may have been crossed by raft during the Stone Age, is the world's largest ocean. 8. His mother, _________ he visited frequently, ran her own business. 9. The boy, ________ was friendly and intelligent, soon found work. 10. Her husband, to _________ she told the story, was just as surprised as I was. 11. The pictures, _________ were taken in Algeria, were very striking. 12. The newspaper to ________ we subscribe is delivered regularly. Exercice 3 : Paying attention to grammatically correct usage, for each of the following sentences, fill in the blank with who, whom or whose 1. My best friend, ________ I see every day, always has something new to tell me. 2. Most students ________ live in residence find it easy to make friends. 3. Our neighbors, to ________ we lent our lawnmower, are conscientious and considerate. 4. The volunteers, ________ enthusiasm was obvious, finished the work quickly. 5. The musicians ________ we heard yesterday have played together for many years. 6. Parents ________ children do well in school usually consider themselves fortunate. 7. Children ________ like music are often good at mathematics. 8. The student to ________ the prize was awarded had an impressive record. 9. My friend, ________ I visited last week, is taking a holiday soon. 10. The class treasurer, to ________ we gave the money, announced the balance of the account. 11. The engineers ________ designed the building received an award. 12. The townspeople, ________ pride in their community is well-known, raised enough money to build a new town hail. Exercice 4 : Combine into one, using relative pronouns 1. The girl is so graceful. She lives next door. 2. The woman is my mother. I love her best 3. The man is the chairman of the company you have just talked to him. 2 4. The man is the chairman of the company. you are looking forward to him 5. The girl is angry. she is in this room. 6. the book is interesting. My father gave it to me on my last birthday. 7. Is that the car ? Your father wants to buy it. 8. Hoa is very good at English. She is my student. 9. These are some nice flowers. I received them some minutes ago. 10. Do you know the man? He is wearing a blue T-shirt. II/ CONDITIONAL SENTENCES:TYPES ONE & TWO Type Use If-clause Main clause 1 Present real S + V ( simple present) S + Will / Can /May /Must /…. +V 2 Present unreal S + V ( S.Past ) (be were) S + Would/ Could /Might +V Exerccise: 1. He will come to my house if it ………………………… (not rain) 2. If you do that, I …………………… give you a present. 3. If we had time, we ……………………… (paint) the house. 4. He would tell you if he …………………………… (know) the answer. 5. We would be late if the car ……………………………… (break) down. 6. If you ………………………………… (speak) English there, no one would understand you. 7. If she has time, she …………………………………… (do) the work for you. 8. If he hears the news, he …………………………………… (be) shocked. 9. If you listen carefully, you …………………………… (hear) a noise. 10. If there ………………………………………… (be) another pen like this, I would buy it. 11. If she saw you now, she ………………………………………… (scold) you. 12. If they had a map, they …………………………………… (find) the way. 13. If you press the button, the lift ………………………………………… (go) up. 14. If the bomb exploded, they ……………………………………………… (be) killed. 15. The dog will bite him, if he …………………………………… (disturb) it. III/ MAKE SUGGESTIONS 1/ I suggest turning off the lights before going out. I suggest that 2/ I suggest that we collect waste paper to make the environment clean. I suggest 3/ I suggest you should go to school earlier. I suggest 4/ “ Let’s go to the swimming pool” Nam said. 3 Nam suggested I suggest that 5/ We should do your homework before going to class. I suggest I suggest that PRACTICE TEST 1 I/ Choose the best answer 1. What song do people often sing ……………………… New Year’s Eve ? a. since b. at c . on d. in 2. I love volleyball ………………… I must complete my homework . a. and b. so c. but d. or 3 The village …………………… we are going to visit is far from here . a. which b. who c. where d. whose 4. If you don’t know his phone number, you can look it _______ in the directory. a. at b. of c. over d. up 5. “I suggest fixing the dripping faucet” - __________________ a. We will b. Good idea c. Yes, please d. I’m afraid not 6. This man __________ heavily yesterday for cutting down the trees in the forest a. was fine b fined c. had fined d. was fined 7. _______________the pollution in that river is awfully bad, the water is not fit to drink a. Because of b. Although c. Since d. If II/ Choose the part that needs correcting. 1. She was walking (a) when(b) she was seeming (c) tired (d). 2. A tornado lifted(a) a baby, whom(b) was asleep in c) a carriage, into(d)the air. 3. A tornado can suck up (a) anything that (b) is (c) on its (d) path. 4. The zoo where (a) he often visited (b) is (c) a stadium nowadays (d). III/ Verb tense or form. 1. The boy is looking forward to _______________ to the beach ? ( go ) 2. She _______________ angrily at me when I broke the vase . (look ) 3. The boy _______________ at by his friends yesterday. ( laugh ) 4. If the weather _______________ fine tomorrow , we will go for a walk in the park . (be) 5. Television usually _______________live programs of important events ( broadcast) 6. I know that famous artist whose songs _______________ a hundred year ago (compose) IV/ Writing. 1. Why don’t we join them on the trip to the mountain?. I suggest ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. We must be grateful to all the teachers . They have helped us a lot in our lives . (because) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… PRACTICE TEST 2 I/ Choose the best answer 1- She is worried __________ her coming exam. A- at B- about C- for D- on 2- You should reduce the __________ of electricity your family uses. A- number B- amount C- digit D- whole 3- You must __________ there are no cracks in this pipe. A- sure B- make sure C- certainly D- confide 4- Please __________ the T.V. I am working now. 4 A- turn up B- turn on C- turn around D- turn off 5- He has just given me advice __________ how to save water. A- in B- on C- at D- about 6- Let’s go dancing? – Yes, __________. A- let’s B- we shall C- please D- thanks 7- Consumers want products that will not only work effectively, but save money __________. A- also B- too C- as well D- so 8- You must replace this old waste basket __________ another new one. A- for B- with C- on D- of 9- Innovations can save money __________ conserve the Earth’s resources. A- as well as B- as long as C- as soon as D- as much as 10- If you follow these rules, not only __________ money, but also the environment will be cleaner. A- we will save B- we can save C- will we save D- we’ll save 11- Nga is very tired. __________, she has to finish her assignments. A- Therefore B- However C- But D- Because 12- Study harder __________ you will succeed in the exams. A- or B- and C- but D- as well as II/ Verb tense or form. 1- We suggest he _____________ the test again. (do) 2- They suggested _____________ for a walk. (go) 3- I remember _____________ the gate. Why is it unlocked now? (lock) 4- The song _______________ for 30 years now. (sing) 5- If you heat water at 100 0 C, it _____________. (boil) III/ Writing. 47- You need to attend the course. It’s…………………………………………. . 48- You should reduce the volume at night. You should turn……………………………… . 50- You are not allowed to turn on that machine. You must……………………………… . PRACTICE TEST 3 I/ Choose the best answer 1. _______ the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families often enjoy the Seder. A. In B. On C. Over D. At 2. They are still playing on the field ________ it is raining heavily. A. even though B. because C. but D. in spite 3. Study harder _______. A. if you will pass the exam B. and you will pass the exam C. unless you pass the exam D. or you will pass the exam 4. The cooker __________ is displayed at Nguyen Kim Supermarket looks modern. A. why B. who C. which D. whose 5. For most households, lighting _________ for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. A. accounts B. applies C. asks D. prepares 6. The final examination will be held _________ June 12th , 2006. A. in B. on C. at D. to 7. Egypt is famous _______ ancient pyramids. A. on B. to C. from D. for 5 8. The boy looks very proud _______ his success at school. A. on B. of C. at D. in V/ Verb tense or form. 1. The bird ___________________ with an arrow. (kill) 2. I’ll replace this bulb with a tube if I __________ enough money. (have) 3. The song ____________________ since I was a child. (sing) 4. The house ___________________ suddenly and killed 5 people inside. (collapse) PRACTICE TEST 4 I/ Choose the best answer 1. ______ there have been many changes in his life, he still remains a nice man to everyone. A. However B. But C. Because D. Although 2. She complains noisily about anything ______ she doesn’t like. A. what B. that C. about which D. whose 3. You seem to be quite good _______ physics. A. for B. about C. at D. to 4. Our house needs to be ______. A. painting B. paint C. painted D. paints 5. If you saw a UFO, what ______ you do? A. will B. would C. can D. did 6. – “Would you like a glass of green tea?” – “_____________” A. No, let’s not. B. No, I don’t. C. No, thanks. D. No, I wouldn’t. 7. Mr. Long often goes swimming ______ Sunday morning. A. in B. on C. until D. at 8. We’re good friends. We ______ each other since we were in primary school. A. know B. have known C. have been known D. knew 9. Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others. A. teach B. weather C. Season D. reading 10. Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others. A. humor B. student C. useful D. study II/ Verb tense or form. 1. He can’t live without __________________ her. (love) 2. I will go with you when I’ve finished __________________my homework. (do) 3. My parents don’t let me __________________out alone. (go) 4. The bus driver was so tired of __________________ the same route. (drive) 5. Would you mind not ____________the radio until I’ve finished with this phone call? (turn on) 6. I was enjoying my book, but I stopped __________________ a program on T.V. (choose) 7. Jack made me __________________ him next week. (promise/ call) 8. His parents advised him __________________ hard for the exams. (work) III/ Writing. 1- People built the school in 1990. The school is 2- The boy feels sick because he eats too many cakes. If the boy TEST 1 I/ Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. 1. Sunlight is a resource of _________energy. A. normal B. natural C. simple D. naturally 2. Let’s go to school by bus, instead____motorbike. A. for B. of C. to D. at 6 3. Solar _______are placed on the roof of the house. A. energy B. power C. panels D. cells 4. The energy from the sun can be _____of a number of days. A. stopped B. stop C. stored D. store 5. Students are trying to make their schoolyard more _________. A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. beautify 6. That is the lady _____taught us English last year. A. who B. whom C. which D. whose 7. Ha Long Bay is the place ___we visit very often every summer. A. where B. which C. whom D. whose 8. What do you think about this comic,______you’ve read for 2 days? A. that B. which C. who D. whom 9. The weather is becoming hotter;_________, children go swimming a lot. A. so B. therefore C. because D. however 10. Typhoon is also called _____________in Australia. A. hurricane B. cyclone C. wave D. storm 11. “You must be Linda.” - ______________________. A. O.K B. That’s right, I am C. Yes, please D. Yes, fine II/ Read the dialogue and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False. AIR POLLUTION Air pollution is a cause of ill health in human beings. In a lot of countries there are laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn’t enough information on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution cause lung diseases. The gases from the exhaust of cars have also increased air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounded by high buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quickly as other children and are clumsy when they use their hands. There are other long term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase, the earth’s climate may become warmer. A lot of the ice near the pole may melt and may cause serious floods. True False 1. The polluted air can make our health weaker. _______ ______ 2. Smoke in the air causes lung sicknesses to man. _______ ______ 3. There isn’t any pollutant in exhaust of cars. _______ ______ 4. The earth may be flooded if it is warmer. _______ ______ II/ Supply the correct verb tense or form. 1. It ( rain )_____________along the coast of Thanh Hoa tomorrow. 2. If the weather were better today, we ( go )_____________on a picnic. 3. They are looking forward to ( hear )_______________your organization. IV/ Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them. 1. The house is small; however, we can stay there. 7 Even though 2. What about keeping our environment unpolluted? I suggest that 3. The tall boy is talking to my brother. The boy 4. I think he should decorate his room again. I think his room TEST 2 I/ . Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence. 1. He is famous for his ……………………. He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself. A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness 2. Tuan was an effective ……………………. in that volunteer program. He dedicated most of his time to fixing houses for poor people. A. active B. activist C. actor D. activity 3. Many people were injured when the building ……………………. A. collapsed B. destroyed C. struck D. erupted 4. In 1978, a young pilot and his plane …………………… after sighting a UFO. A. appeared B. disappeared C. existed D. founded 5. The ……………………. of the volcano was a terrible disaster. A. prediction B. eruption C. cyclone D. shift 6. These buckets must be filled ……………………. water for future use. A. of B. into C. with D. on 7. ……………………. Easter Day, many children and adult enjoy painting eggs. A. On B. At C. During D. In 8. My friend Nigel, ……………………. works in the City Bank, earns much more than I do. A. that B. which C. who D. whose 9. ……………………. he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it. A. Since B. Though C. Because of D. However 10. If there were flying saucers, there would be …………………… of their landing. A. ways B. paths C. traces D. roads 11. _ “I suggest going to Vung Tau on the weekend.” _ “_______.” A. That’s a fine day B. That’s a good idea C. That’s a trip D. That’s a reason 12. _ “_______” _ “Don’t worry. I can fix it.” A. Are you worried? B. May I fix your TV? C. The TV is out of order again. D. I want to fix your TV. II. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. But actually the idea for a computer was (13) ______ out over two centuries ago by a man (14) ______ Charles Babbage. Babbage was born in 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans for several calculating machines (15) ______ he called 'engines'. But despite the fact that he (16) ______ building some of these he never *nished any of them. Over the years people have argued (17) ______ his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has *nished 8 building (18) _____ engine (19)_____ on one of Babbage's designs. It has taken six years to complete and more (20) ______ four thousand parts have been specially made. Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum to remind people of Babbage's work. 1. A. turned B. thought C. invented D. worked 2. A. known B. recognized C. called D. written 3. A. which B. who C. these D. whose 4. A. wanted B. made C. started D. missed 5. A. until B. whether C. while D. though 6. A. an B. the C. some D. that 7. A. depended B. based C. insisted D. influenced 8. A. than B. therefore C. when D. then. III/ Read the dialogue and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False. Almost a hundred thousand people were killed and half a million homes burnt to the ground because of an earthquake in Tokyo in 1923. The earthquake began a minute before noon when the inhabitants of Tokyo were cooking their midday meals. All the food and stoves fell onto the ground as soon as the earth began to shake. For this reason, small fires occurred and quickly spread. The fire trucks came to help 10 minutes late because many of the streets were too crowded then. As a result, more people were killed in the fires than by the collapse of buildings. 1. Half a million homes were completely destroyed. ___________ 2. The earthquake struck the city of Tokyo at 12 a.m. ___________ 3. The fire trucks arrived soon enough to fight the fires ___________ 4. The collapse of buildings killed one hundred thousand people. ___________ IV/. Supply the correct verb tense or form. 1. My brother spent hours ___________ his motorbike. (repair) 2. She dislikes ___________ to do something by others. (ask) 3. If Ann or Sue comes, tell them ___________ for me. (wait) 4. I stopped ___________ a newspaper on the way home. (buy) V/ Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them. 1. That newspaper is mine. I bought it yesterday. That newspaper, which__________________________________________ 2. Cars cause pollution, but people still want them. Although_____________________________________________________ 3. She last wore this plaid skirt two weeks ago. She hasn’t_____________________________________________________ 4. You may want a chat, so just give me a ring. If you________________________________________________________ TEST 3 I. Write the word which best completes the sentences in the table on the right (2.5 pts) 1. __________are funnel shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm. A. Tornadoes B. Tidal waves C. Typhoons D. Volcanoes 2. Unless you understand, I_________explain it to you again. A. won’t B. will C. wouldn’t D. would 3. You should use this dictionary to look________new words A. for B. up C. after D. at 4. I’m really_________that you can’t come A. disappoint B. disappointment C. disappointed D. disappointing 5. If he ____________a student, he will get a discount A. was B. were C. is D. will be 9 6. Do you know the man________car is parked over there? A. who B. whom C. that D. whose 7. He will be in Singapore from Monday________Thursday. A. in B. on C. up to D. at 8. She is not satisfied__________ what she’s got. A. with B. of C. for D. at 9. You must be __________when doing this test. A. care B. careful C. careless D. carefully 10. A (an) _________ is a person who installs and repairs water pipes. A. carpenter B. electrician C. locksmith D. plumberII. Supply the correct tences or forms of the following verbs (1pt) 1. Thousands of people__________because scientists had warned them about the volcanic eruption (save). 2. Tet is a festival which ________________in late January or early February (occur) 3. If you go on _____________ water, there___________a shortage of water in a few decades (waste - be)III. Choose the word A, B, C or D that best fits the blank (2pts): These days it is impossible to open a newspaper (1)………………………….reading about the damage we are doing to the environment. The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.(2) ………………… can each of us do? We cannot clean (3)…………………… our polluted rivers and seas overnight. Nor can we stop the (4)…………………….of plants and animals. But we can stop adding to the problem (5) …………………….scientists look for answers. It may not be easy to change your lifestyle(6)…………………… but some steps are easy to take: cut down the amount of driving you do, or use as little plastic as possible. It is also easy to save (7)……………………….which also reduces household bills. We must all make a personal decision to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world (8)…………………….our grandchildren. 1. A. with B. without C. and D. but 2. A. where B. when C. why D. what 3. A. up B. to C. on D. in 4. A. appear B. appearance C. disappear D. disappearance 5. A. when B. during C. while D. within 6. A. complete B. completeness C. completely D. to complete 7. A. water B. energy C. money D. health 8. A. from B. for C. to D. in 10