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(1)Name: ………REVISION FOR THE SECOND TERM EXAMINATION
Class 9 (SCHOOL YEAR: 2019 – 2020)
I CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER 1. I suggest the printer first
A you check B you checking C you must check D All are incorrect 2. The latest San Francisco _ measured 4.5 on the Richter scale
A earthquake B tidal wave C tornado D typhoon 3. I’m my IPad Have you seen it somewhere?
A turning on B looking for C throwing away D going on
4. she lives in Ho Chi Minh City, she doesn’t know what places are the most interesting A Because B Because of C Although D Despite
5. 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
6. They failed the English test. , they had to it again
A Because B However C Although D Therefore 7. Auld Lang Syne is an old song which is often sung _ New Year’s Eve
A of B at C on D in
8. He is the man _ me how to use that machine
A who teaches B that teach C whom teaches D who teaching 9. It’s too hot Why don’t we turn the air conditioner?
A for B with C at D on
10. _ is destroying large areas of tropical rain forest
A Pollutant B dynamite C pesticides D deforestation 11. I am _ my pen but I can’t see it
A looking after B looking for C looking at D looking on 12. On Passover, people celebrate _ from slavery
A dependence B power C boredom D freedom 13. He is a man who is loved by all his friends
A consider B considering C considerable D considerate 14. Family people who live try to be together at Christmas
A apart B away C separate D distant
15. Mr Green’s of humor distinguishes him from other
A feeling B sense C temper D hobby
16. My friend, John, _ sings western folk songs very well, can compose songs
A who B whom C which D whose
17. The man opinions I respect most is my father
A who B whom C whose D that
18. Tornadoes can suck anything that is in their path
A in B on C over D up
19. Thuy’s grandmother turned the television to watch the weather forecast.
A off B on C up D down
20. I was late again I got up very early
A because B so C if D although
21. In Australia, a tropical storm is known as a
A tornado B cyclone C hurricane D typhoon 22. Tet is a time for families to clean and their homes
A decorate B prepare C celebrate D enjoy 23. Easter happens around the same time as Passover
A in B on C at D about
24. I could finish my letter the keyboard wasn’t working well
A but B because C although D and
25. A funnel-shaped storms passing overland below a thunderstorm is called a A typhoon B tsunami C tornado D hurricane 26. The professor _ course I am taking is excellent
A who B whose C which D that
(2)A So B Therefore C Despite D Although
29. What was it that distinguished her her classmates ?
A at B of C from D with
30. She is the girl eyes are beautiful
A her B whom C whose D those
31. A _ is a violent storm with very strong winds which move in a circle A tidal wave B tornado C famine D flood 32. The village I visited last month is beautiful and peaceful
A which B whom C whose D where
33. Although Tom’s grandmother doesn’t weather forecasts, she likes watching them A experience B trust C expect D predict
34. Neil Armstrong, _ walked on the moon, lived in the USA
A whom B who C which D that
35. The word means “big wind” in Chinese
A hurricane B typhoon C tornado D tsunami 36. “Shall we go to the concert this evening?” – “ _.”
A Nothing B Not all C Not a bad idea D Don’t mention it 37. “Congratulation to you on winning the first prize” – “ .”
A You’re welcome B Thanks a lot C It doesn’t matter D It’s my pleasure 38. “I passed the TOEFL test, Mom.” – “ .”
A Well done B All right C Good luck D Thank you 39. “That’s a delicious cake, my daughter.” – “Thanks, Mom .”
A I’m a clumsy girl B Well done C Yes, of course D It’s very kind of you to say so 40. “What a beautiful Christmas tree!” – “ ”
A No, I don’t think so C I’d prefer it very much B Thanks, I’m glad you like it D I’m sorry I did it badly II Choose the correct option
1 A You can take photos here
B We allow you to take photos and record in this area C There are no cameras or recording devices here
D You shouldn’t bring cameras but recording devices allowed A Divided highway ahead
B Don’t stop or park here C One-way road ahead D Passing zone ahead
3 A You can’t drive slowly B You must drive fast C You can’t drive fast D You don’t drive slowly
4 A The street is very narrow B You must not go straight ahead C You cannot park here D You cannot park here on odd days A You must stop here B You can go into this street
C This is one way street D This road is only for walking A Vehicles weighing more than 10 tons may use this road way
B Vehicles weighing 10 tons or less may use this road way C Vehicles weighing 10 tons may use this road way D Only cars weighing 10 tons may use this road way A Do not touch unless you have wet paint
B You must wet the paint before you touch it C This thing was painted recently
(3)D You will be hurt if you touch this thing A Watch out! A boy and a girl are in front of you
B Be careful! Two children are in front of you C Be careful! School is near here
D Watch out! Only two people can walk slowly here
9 A No bicycles allowed B No motor vehicles allowed C Trucks allowed D Bicycles allowed
10 A No passing zone B No crossing C Handicap parking D Road work ahead 11 A The restroom is full now
B We are cleaning and you can’t come in C The restroom has just been cleaned D You can sleep because it’s very clean
12 A You can drive your car as freely as you like to drive it B You must not drive your car like that
C You must be careful because of the slippery road D There is a car-racing competition nearby
III Give the correct form of the word in brackets.
1 Governments encourage people to use the products which are friendly (environment) _ is one of his admirable characteristics (generous)
3 The most _ typhoon in 2004 made thousands of people homeless (disaster) _can write letters of complaint if their goods are faulty (consume) A tidal wave can bring death and _ in its wake (destroy)
6 She has never behaved badly like that (extreme) People sang Auld Lang Syne on New Year’s Eve (joy)
8 He gave us a description of their trip to Spain (humor) Let me _ you and your winning the scholarship (congratulation) 10 We have made a lot of for the coming festival in our city (prepare) 11 They try their best to reduce levels of pollution (environment)
12 One of the most important _ for Vietnamese people is Tet (celebrate) 13 They left the party (abrupt)
14 Some people think that gods create _ eruption (volcano) 15 want products that work affectively and save money (Consume) 16 On Easter Day people crowd the streets colorful parades (watch) 17 waves are one of the greatest forces of nature (Tide)
18 She felt _ because she couldn’t pass the exam (disappoint)
19 The Christmas tree looks beautiful It has just been _ by the children (decoration) 20 In March and April, the weather is much less _ (predict)
21 Thousands of people have been made _ by the flooding (home) 22 My _ are so strong that the word “love” can’t describe them (feel) 23 Air causes many respiratory problems to people (pollute) 24 Many chemicals have a _ effect on the environment (disaster) 25 _ rocks are divided into three main types (volcano)
(4)IV.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first 1 I think it would be better if you traveled to school by bus.
I suggest that 2 I ask them not to use electricity to catch fish.
I suggest that _ 3 “We should use public buses in order to save energy,” said Mr Brown
Mr Brown suggested that public buses 4 “Let’s use tree leaves to wrap food”
Peter suggested that tree leaves _ 5 “Why don’t we use cloth bags instead of plastic bags?”
Peter suggested that cloth bags _ 6 We didn’t have enough time, so we decided to cancel our picnic.
Because _ 7 Lan doesn’t speak English well, so she can’t get any job.
Because 8 The weather was very cold , so we stayed home instead of going out.
We _ 9 The test was difficult and long, but they tried their best to finish it
Although 10 They were tired but they managed to finish their work.
In spite of their 11 Thuy’s grandmother doesn’t trust weather forecasts but she likes watching them
Although 12 Our house is small, but we enjoy living there.
Even _ 13 Minh is an excellent student He always works hard.
Minh, who _ 14 The book is in my bag You gave it to me.
The book 15 My brother John lives in Canada He plays soccer very well.
My brother John, _ 16 My three-year-old brother can speak some simple English sentences.
My brother, who 17 The man is sitting on the bench He is my new history teacher
The man 18 The woman is very kind The film was made in her house
The woman whose 19 The famous singer attracts a lot of children.
The singer who _ 20 My brother bought a typewriter which cost him a lot of money.
The typewriter _ V.Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1.5 pts.) A. Tet Nguyen Dan, more commonly known by its shortened name Tet, is the most important and
(5)money to children and elderly people Tet is also an occasion for pilgrims and family reunions.
1. A activity B parade C festival D occasion
2. A place B part C care D back
3. A practice B prepare C celebrate D support
4. A practices B practicing C to practice D practiced
5. A in B for C on D at
6. A lucky B spending C paper D saving
B. If you are (1) to someone’s house for dinner in The United States, you (2) bring a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates If you give your host a wrapped gift, he or she may open it (3) you Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite. It shows that the host is (4) about receiving the gift and wants to show his or her appreciation to you right away Even if the host doesn’t like it, he or she will tell a “white lie” and say (5) they like the gift to prevent the guest (6) feeling bad.
1 A called B offered C sent D invited
2 A will B would C shall D should
3 A behind B before C below D beneath
4 A fascinated B interested C keen D excited
5 A how long B how often C how much D how
6 A from B away C about D at
VI Read the following passage Decide if the statements from to are True or False and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for the questions and 6:
A. Christmas is the biggest festival of the year in most of Britain Celebrations start properly on December 24, Christmas Eve, although there have been several weeks of preparation beforehand The Christmas tree and all the presents, food, drinks, and decorations have been bought Christmas cards have already been sent to friends and relations About a week before Christmas, people usually put up their decorations and decorate the Christmas tree with lights, various colored decorations and an angel on the top Family presents are usually put under the tree
Christmas Day is the biggest day of the holiday On the Christmas morning (often very early), children open the presents that are in their socks Some families go to church The traditional Christmas dinner consists of roast turkey with potatoes and various other vegetables Before the dinner people usually pull crackers – small rolls of paper that have gifts, jokes, and party hats inside. 1 People usually decorate the Christmas tree several weeks before Christmas 2 The most important day of the holiday is December 25th (Christmas Day)
3 The traditional Christmas of dinner consists roast turkey with tomatoes and various
other vegetables 4 Crackers are Christmas cards that have already been sent to friends and relations
5 What is the passage about?
A Christmas Eve B Christmas dinner C Christmas cards D Christmas Day 6 What can be untrue from the passage?
A Christmas is the biggest festival of the year in Britain B Christmas Day in on December 24.
(6)B I often hear or read about "natural disasters" - the eruption of Mount St Helen, a volcano in the State of Washington; Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible earthquakes all over the world, huge fires and so on But I'll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature - "the London Killer fog" in 1952 It began on Thursday, December 4, when a high-pressure system (warm air) covered Southern England With the freezing-cold air below, heavy fog formed. Pollution from factories, cars and coal stoves mixed with the fog The humidity was terribly high, there was no breeze at all Traffic (cars, trains, boats) stopped People couldn't see, and some walked onto the railroad tracks or into the river It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick Finally, on Tuesday, December 9, the wind came and the fog went away But after that, even more people got sick Many of them died.
1 "The London Killer fog" in 1952 was one of the writer experiences. _
2 The traffic stopped because of the humid weather. _
3 People felt hard to breathe because they got sick _
4 Luckily, only some people died in the disaster. _
5 Which " natural disaster" is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A A volcano B A tornado C A flood D A hurricane
6 What is the writer's unforgettable personal experience?
A The London Killer B The heavy fog in London in 1952
C A high pressure system D The strangeness of nature
VII.Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences: (0.5 pt.) 1 that you told me / I enjoy / the book / to read / /
2 next to a person / is Ahmed / She sits / whose name / /
3 the typhoon / We don’t forget / our village / which swept through / / five years ago / /
4 most is / the people / One of / whom I admire / my aunt / /
5 interested in / is the only / sport which I am / Football / /
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