Grade:9 THE FINAL EXAM Student’s name: Mark: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: 1. A. snowstorm B. knowledge C. show D. know 2. A. volcano B. volume C. solve D. love 3. A. earthquake B. quality C. quantity D. qualify Choose the word that has the main stress pronounced different from the others 4 A.temperature B. thunderstorm C. Pacific D.celebrate 5 A. typhoon B.nominate (propose) C. volcano D.considerate Choose the word or phrase( A, B, C or D) which best completes each following sentence. 6. They made their living by ………….fish in the ocean everyday. A. catch B. caught C. to catch D. catching 7. Easter is a joyful festival_______comes in early spring. A. which B. that it C. where D. when 8. Anna Jarvis was the woman____ first thought of Mother’s Day. A. who B. who she C. she D. whose 9. Mrs.Thoa is generous to the poor__________she is not rich. A. although B. but C. however D. and 10. Father’s Day ______a national holiday in America since 1972. A. has been B. was C. is D. will be 11. “You are a great dancer, Doris!” “Thanks, Rita……………….” A. That’s very nice of you to say so B. I’m an awful dancer C. Let’s have a celebration D. Well done! 12. Many people were injured when the building____________. A. collapsed B. destroyed C. struck(strike) D. erupted(throw out) 13. No ships are sailing today because of the higgest __________. A. volcano B. earthquake C. winds D. snowstorm 14. The_________of the volcano was a terrible disaster. A. prediction B. eruption C. cyclone D. shift 15. The church caught fire when it was struck by__________. A. hurricane B. lightning C. thunder D. battery 16. A large number of fishermen___ when the storm struck. A. killed B. was killed C. are killed D. were killed 17. Bill Gates,_________is known as the king of computer programmes, is famous for his charitable work. A. that he B. that C. who D. who he 18. HCM city,_________I live, lies on Sai Gon River. A. which in B. which C. in where D. where 19. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will never forget their trip to Hue,____was the old capital of Vietnam, under the Nguyen dynasty. A. which B. where C. in which D. that 20. These buckets must be filled___ water for future use. A. of B. into C. with D. on 21. He is tired now………. he stayed up late watching TV. A. so B. because C. but D. and 22. Was the movie “Star Wars” for an Oscar? A. taken B. recognized C. nominated D. accepted 23. He is famous for his _______. He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself. A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness 24. Tuan was an effective ____in that volunteer programme. He dedicated most of his time to fixing houses for poor people. A. active B. activist C. actor D. activity 25. If it …………, we will go to the movies. A. doesn’t rain B. didn’t rain C. hadn’t rain D. won’t rain Choose the underlined word or phrase (A,B,C or D) that needs correcting 26. Although Mrs. Thoa was tired, but she helped Tuan with his homework. A B C D 27. All the students are looking forward spending their free time. A B C D 28.You are healthy if you go to bed early. A B C D 29. He suggests that we turn off the lights before leaving. A B C D 30. That is the man who he told me the bad news. A B C D Choose the word or phrase (A,B,C, or D) to fill in each blank to make a meaningful passage Page 1 Teacher: Leâ Taán Taøi Grade:9 THE FINAL EXAM FLOOD IN DORCHESTER . (31) six oclock yesterday evening, the River Thames burst (traứn ngaọp)its banks and flooded a wide area. By nine oclock the floods had reached the town of Dorchester. The main street was soon (32) three feet of water. Water engines arrived quickly to pump away the water, but heavy rain made their job very (33). Mrs Rose Willow, a (34) nearly 80 years old, and living alone in her cottage, was trapped upstairs for three hours. (35), rescue workers were able to rescue her with ladder and a small (36). My cat, Tibbles, stayed with me all the time, said Mrs Willow. She (37) me a lot. She sat with me, so I didnt feel afraid. The rain has finally stopped, the river level is falling and the weather forecast is good, (38)the floods have done a great deal of damage. Luckily, nobody was drowned(die in water) or injured, Chief Rescue Office Hawkins (39) reporters, but it will take a long time to (40) the mess. 31. A. In B. To C. At D. Until 32. A. over B. under C. through D. between 33. A. easy B. difficult C. quick D. lean 34. A. girl B. man C. lady D. child 35. A. Finally B. Final C. Last D. Firstly 36. A. ship B. boat C. car D. bicycle 37. A. worried B. frightened C. bored D. helped 38. A. but B. also C. therefore D. so 39. A. said B. asked C. told D. spoke 40. A. clear B. develop C. take D. fight True os False. The internet started in the 1960s. the USA Department of Defense started it because they wanted a computer network to help the American military. In the 1970s, scientists worked on it. Then in the 1980s, telephone companies made it possible to communicate on the computer network in many more countries. An international computer language was born, and the Net went worldwide. You can use the Internet for many things. You can shop for a car or a house; you can plan a vacation; you can watch a video; you can read an Australian newspaper or a Japanese magazine; you can buy books and CDs from North and South America; you can play chess with a partner in Moscow; or you can just chat with people from all over the world. T/ F 41. The internet started in the 1980s 42. Telephone companies started it 43. It started in the United States 44. There is An international computer language. 45. You can use to play chess with a person in London. Word forms 46. She is so busy with .activities that she has no time for entertainment (society) 47. Winning the race was an (achieve). 48. Every in science helps you gain new knowledge. (succeed) 49. is increasing by using better methods and tools. ( produce) 50. Hes very .in scientific subjects. (interest) 51. There have been many wonderful in this century. ( develop) 52. ., he survived the crash without injury.( miraculous ) 53. We are faced with a difficult (choose) 54. Do you need a .memory to become a scientist? ( miracle) 55. Our school team won three .games ( succession) 56. Your evidence was one ( decide) 57. It will take a long time to find out a thorough to this problem ( solve ) 58. Paper money is used (increase ) .in the modern world 59. (educate). is very important for everyone 60. This skirt will lose its color when .(wash ) 61. This village was .(electric ) three years ago 62. This clock is her most. (value) thing 63. Ill give you three sweets in (change) for an apple 64. In recent years, there has been many. (develop) in science 65. Can you.(imagination) life without electricity? 66. Everyone must obey the rules of .(socical) 67. She is quite .(recognize) in her shirt 68. Friendship (base) on trust and understanding is long lasting 69. Almost every .(social) has a money economy (base ) on coins and paper notes 70. When (consider) of equal value, the goods can be exchange 71. This gold lamp is the most .( value ) object in the house 72. .first when we have manual work ( safe ) 73. The plane arrived.after a violent storm ( safe ) 74. Try to keep your money.from the burglars ( safety ) Page 2 Teacher: Leõ Taỏn Taứi Grade:9 THE FINAL EXAM THE END Page 3 Teacher: Leâ Taán Taøi . thorough to this problem ( solve ) 58. Paper money is used (increase ) .in the modern world 59. (educate). is very important for everyone 60. This skirt will lose its color when .(wash ) 61. This village. lose its color when .(wash ) 61. This village was .(electric ) three years ago 62. This clock is her most. (value) thing 63. Ill give you three sweets in (change) for an apple 64. In recent years,. international computer language was born, and the Net went worldwide. You can use the Internet for many things. You can shop for a car or a house; you can plan a vacation; you can watch a video; you