REVIEW FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER -GRADE 9 ENGLISH

REVIEW ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER Michelle Phan REVIEW FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST- English I TENSES – ACITIVE v.s PASSIVE TENSES Time markers Simple present -every …… ACTIVE V am is are ( -S/ ES ) -always, usually , often , sometimes, seldom , rarely , hardly ever , never Simple past -yesterday PASSIVE V –ED / V2 + was were P P + P P - … ago - last … -… Present progressive am is are - now - at the moment - at present - at this time - Imperatives Past progressive - at+ … + yesterday was were + V- ING + V-ING am is are was were + being + P P + being + P.P - at that moment - at that time - then - while - when Present perfect •just already ever never • yet recently lately many times several times • so far up to now up to the moment has have + P P has been have been + P P had + P P had been + P P • SINCE FOR Past perfect - before / by / by the time - after - as soon as - up to then - when …(already) … Simple future & Modal verbs -tomorrow -tonight - soon - next …… - in + time will shall can could may + V might would should must ought to have to used to am/is/are going to … will be shall be can be could be may be + P P might be would be should be must be ought to be have to be used to be am/is/are going to be … II NOUN CLAUSES AFTER “ WISH “ S + WISH V ( IF ONLY ) Present wish + S + + …… S + V ……………………… , V + S ? Affirmative , Negative Negative , Affirmative V Special ( BE/ Vmodal ) , V Special / changed form V ordinary , DO / DOES // DID / changed form Past subjunctive ( Ved /V2 ; BE WERE ) ( CAN  COULD ) Future wish Past wish V  V TAG QUESTIONS WOULD COULD Past perfect + V I am ……………… , aren’t I ? Let’s …………… , shall we ? There ………………, … there ? Don’t + V ………… , will you ? V …………………., won’t you ? V ………………… , will / would ( HAD + PP ) EX: I don’t know much about computers I wish I knew much / more about computers III CONDITIONAL SENTENCES can / can’t / could - Something / Anything/ Nothing / Everything/ , … it ? This / That / … - Someone / Anyone/ No one / Everyone … , … they ? -…… never / no / nobody/ , ( + ) …… ? seldom/ rarely /hardly /barely /scarely * Modal verbs with IF IF Simple present + V , V modal If she wants to get good grades, she must study hard * Possible conditions IF Simple present S + say(s) + ( that ) + S + V no backshift S + said + ( that ) + S + V backshift WH - - Simple future  1.If the weather is nice, we will go on a picnic UNLESS… Buy a ticket OR they won’t let you in IF … IV ADVERB CLAUSES OF RESULT S + V … VI REPORTED SPEECH Statements , - Simple present - Imperative , SO S + V + asked + ( o ) wondered inquired wanted to know … SO + adj / adv + THAT S’ + V’ … … SUCH + ( a / an ) + adj + n + THAT S’ + V’… + S + V backshift IF/WHETHER + S + V backshift Questions Imperatives S’ + V’ …… ; THEREFORE, you ? TO – V S + asked + O + told requested ordered advised ………… … NOT TO - V … S + V + V-ing …… EX : The house is very expensive We can’t buy it  admit , advise , appreciate , anticipate , avoid , complete , V + V - The house…S + ING … consider , delay / postpone , deny , discuss , dislike , enjoy , - The house …  admit , advise , appreciate , anticipate , avoid , complete ,consider , fancy , feel like , finish , forget , keep , mention , mind , miss , - It practice , recommend ,regret ,remember , risk , stop , suggest, delay / postpone , deny , discuss , dislike , enjoy , fancy , feel like tolerate …  be busy finish , forget , keep , mention , mind , miss , practice , , be worth , can’t/ couldn’t stand , can’t/couldn’t face ; can’t / couldn’t help, havetolerate difficulty recommend ,regret ,remember , risk , stop , suggest, … , have trouble have fun , have a good time , have a hard time …  be busy , be worth ,  There’s no use / It’s no use / It’s no good /… VII GERUNDS SPECIAL STRUCTURES S + start / begin / continue + TO-V … V-ing … S + like / love / prefer + TO – V … hate / dislike /… V-ing …… * S + TRY + TO- V … V-ing/n … * S + STOP + TO-V … V-ing … * S + REMEMBER + TO – V … FORGET V-ing … REGRET S + SPEND + time / money + V-ing … WASTE ON + N IT + TAKE + ( O ) + time + TO-V … IT’S + ( HIGH ) TIME + TO-V… + S + V-ed/2 … S + HAD BETTER ( NOT ) + V infinitive … S + WOULD RATHER ( NOT ) +V infinitive … S + WOULD RATHER + S + V-ed /2 … S + USED TO + V … S + BE / GET USED TO + V-ing S + BE USED TO + V 10 SUGGESTIONS Let’s + Shall we + Why don’t we / you + Why not + Won’t you + What / How about + I suggest + I suggest ( that ) + S V … V … ? V … ? V … ? V … ? V-ING … ? V-ING … + SHOULD + V …… V EXERCISES I Change into the passive voice I was washing my clothes when you called People mustn’t park motorbikes here They will build a big hospital near here Do people speak English in this country ? My friend has taught English at this school for years 6.My father gave me a pocket dictionary last Friday 7.She told me to clock all the doors before going to bed Nobody has used the room for ages She will have someone draw her portray …………………………………………………………… 10 People believe that number 13 brings them bad luck ………………………………………………………… II Reported Speech “ This shirt looks nice”, Lan said The boys said :“ We are going to hold a party here.” “I must leave now Take care of your Mum ”, said the man to his daughter “Where’s your home village ?’, the principal asked me “Please show me your driving license?” -The policeman said to my aunt “ What your parents to help you with your study ?” the teacher asked the students “ Do you play facebook ?’’ the woman asked Peter “ Shut the door but don’t lock it , Vinh?” Nam said “ Will you give me your email address, please ?”, the teacher asked us 10 Would you like to join us in our field trip next week ? Henry said to Ellen ………………………………… III WISH I’m not rich enough to buy that house I wish……………………………………………………… They want to see The Statue of Liberty in New York They wish……………………………………………… What a pity you behave badly in this situation If only ………………………………………………… Jack never hands in his essays on time The teacher …………………………………………… Sally would like to be a film star Sally …………………………………………… My mother won’t go to Singapore with us My mother………………………………………… My brother’s desire is traveling to The Great Wall someday My brother ……………………………………… IV TAG QUESTIONS 1.You have heard about that, ? Nam did the work well, ? He didn’t have to speak to me, .? He won’t give up , ? 5.You wouldn’t like the window open, ? She came very late, ? Join in our trip tomorrow, ? The boys used to play soccer in this field , ………… ? 9.There’s a meeting in this room every Friday , ? 10.You can’t play tennis today, ? 11.She’s studied English for two years, ? 12.Your brother doesn’t like watching TV, ? 13.Let’s watch THE VOIVE KIDS, ? 14.You’ve just talked to Katrina , .? 15.Turn off the television, ? 16.I’m late for the party, .? 17.They never go to the theatre, ? 18 Nothing could be done, ? 19 I’d better go there , ……………………………….? 20 Your mother agreed with our plan , …………… ? V WORD FORM He is now studying in the U.S.A as an …………… … student (CHANGE) This school has excellent ……………… (REPUTE) If you want to ……… your English, we can help you (IMPROVEMENT) Please phone this number for more …… (INFORM) Their friendliness makes a deep ……… .on tourists (IMPRESS) The teacher's comments are designed to help improve your ( KNOW AND UNDERSTAND ) The of recent unemployment comes at a bad time ( ANNOUNCE) Read these ……………… carefully before taking this medicine (INSTRUCT) We need TV serials which give a good .… of different aspects of life (DESCRIBE) 10 It is ……………….that Mrs Brown has kept many cats at home (BELIEVE) 11 I enjoy working there, everyone is so………(FRIEND) 12 The editor welcomes……………… from readers on any subjects (CORRESPOND) 13 Some people have no………… beliefs (RELIGION) 14 By the age of eighteen he was completely …………… of his parents (DEPEND) 15 A school outfit is no longer…………… (COMPEL) 16 Quebec wanted some form of ………………from the rest of Canada (SEPARATE) 17 Children need lots of …from their parents (COURAGE) 18 It’s ……………….… to wear short skirts at the moment, because the weather is very cold.(FASHION) 19 Recently nutritious foods have increased in …………… …………(POPULAR) 20 These shoes are look very smart but they are terribly …………………… (COMFORT) 21 The government should ………… …… the system of traffic (MODERN) 22 Many people enjoy the pleasures and ………….… of living downtown (CONVENIENT) 23 Trinh Cong Son is one of the most well-known …………………… in Viet Nam (MUSIC) 24 We had an …………… picnic in the Botanical Gardens (ENJOY) 25 The show brought …………………to millions of viewers (ENJOY) 26 Let me introduce you a …………… university I think it is really reliable (REPUTE) 27 We believe the new program will be ………………to everyone (BENEFIT) 28 The Internet has ……….………developed and become part of our daily life (INCREASE) 29.I like watching the news every day because it is very…………… (INFORM) 30 I enjoy the constant…………… with students from other classes (INTERACT) V SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION People print the title of the book on the spine and the front page The title …………………………………………… The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened No sooner ………………………………………… He had hardly fallen asleep when he began to dream of far-away lands Hardly ……………………………………………… That is the best meal I have ever eaten I’ve ……………………………………………… They regret ever doing business with him They wish ………………………………………… 6.The keepers feed the lions at pm every day The lions …………………………………………… I have never read such a romantic story This is ……………………………………………… As a boy, he was a regular churchgoer ( USED ) ……………………………………………………… “ Why don’t you spend a little time listening to different English accents ? “ ( ADVISED ) ……………………………………………………… 10 “How did the thieves enter your house ? “ My neighbor asked …………………………………… 11 I was sick because I got wet in the rain yesterday I got ………………………………………… 12 Susan started learning Vietnamese for months Susan’s …………………………………………… A to communicate 13 We couldn’t go out for a walk because it was very late It …………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… 14 It snowed heavily; therefore, we couldn’t come to the party ( SO ) …………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… 15 Don’t be late for the exam or they won’t let you in If ……………………………………………………… 16 Try your best and you will be successful If ……………………………………………………… 17 Ask them for help and they will give you good advice Unless ………………………………………………… 18 I think we should raise the question in the next meeting Let’s ……………………………………………………… What about ……………………………………………… It would ………………………………………………… 19 It has been said that London is a foggy city’ It …………………………………………………………… -…………………………………………………… A speak 20 They don’t treat the boy badly any more ( USED ) - ………………………………………………………… - ………………………………………………………… VI READING Read the passage and choose the correct answer Foreign languages are necessary (1) ……… our daily life nowadays There are many reasons why we begin to study a foreign language One of them is to be able (2) ……… with other people who use this language We may be planning to travel in one or two countries where the language is (3) …… If we know the language of a foreign country, we can (4) …… to its people and understand what they are saying to us Knowing foreign languages helps people of different countries to develop (5) …… friendship and understanding It is also very (6) …… to read foreign literature in the original We can also read foreign newspapers and magazines and to understand films (7) ………….… foreign languages without any help Learning foreign languages is (8) ……… in all the secondary and higher schools in our country A for C at B on D about C communicated C spoken B communicate D communicating B spoke D speaking A talked B talking C talk D to talk A his C her A interested C interest A on C in A compel C compulsory B their D our B interesting D interests B at D by B compulsion D compulsorily Read the passage and the tasks that follows The computer is a wonderful machine It is the most important invention Almost every profession now uses computers They are used in science, industry, business, medicine, and education The oldest kind of computer has been used in China since the sixth century In the 17th century an adding machine was invented The first large, modern computer was built in 1937 Computers improved quickly A few years later a computer could 5,000 additions per second Today all computers have a processing unit, an arithmetic and logic unit, and a memory Computers are getting smaller and smaller, and computing faster and faster Even in a very large computer, the part that does the actual computing is about the size of the end of a finger Computers can work together – they can network with each other The worldwide computer network is called the Internet Using Internet, you can find all kinds of information and news from people and countries around the world *Complete the sentences a Since the 6th century ………………………………… b In the 17th century ………………………………… c In 1937 ……………………………………………… *Answer the questions d What parts all computers have today? ……………………………………………………………… e How small is a very large computer’s part that does the actual computing? ……………………………………………………………… f What is the main advantage of using Internet? … …………………………………………………………… Complete this letter Write ONE word for each space 28 Long Road Brighton nd 22 March ,2020 Complete the dialogue using the sentences given A No, I can’t B I don’t think so No, not yesterday C My dad gave me a new phone last week, and I can't find it anywhere D Was it expensive? E Yes,I used it in Julia's party to call my mother Dear Pat , I arrived here three weeks ago I’m studying at a language school (1) …………… Brighton The students come from many ( 2) …………… countries and I ( ) ……………… made a lot of new friends There ( ) ……………………… classes for five hours every day I like ( ) …………… teacher very much ( ) ……………… name is John and he helps me (7) ………………I make a mistake F No, I haven't I want ( ) …………………… visit London next weekend because I ( ) …………………… going back to my country on Monday Can I see you there ? Please (10) ……………… to me soon G A bit sad really With best wishes from H I can't remember Maria Dave: Hi Jenny How are you? Jenny: A bit sad really VII WRITING Dave: Why? Type Write a short paragraph about …… Jenny: ( ) ………………………………………… Type What’s your favorite ………… ? Dave: That's terrible When did you last see it? Jenny: ( ) …………………………………………… Dave: Did you use it yesterday? REMEMBER ! To make your writing complete , try to answer : WHO – WHAT – WHEN – WHERE – WHY - HOW Jenny: (3) …………………………………………… Dave: What about the day before? Type What you think about ………… ? Jenny: ( ) ………………………………………… What are the benefits of ………… ? Dave: OK Have you used it since? What are the advantages / disadvantages of … ? Jenny: (5) …………………………………………… What can we / you to …………… ? Dave: You must have left it in Julia's house Why don't you give her a ring Jenny: Yes, I will Thanks a lot, Dave ………………………………………………………………… the same class, we usually help each other with our study For example, Thu’s English is not good , so I often help her improve her speaking and listening skills Thu is really interested in my simple lessons Another reason which makes us good friends is that we have many things in common In our free time , we like reading comics and listening to music together In conclusion, I always feel happy to have a friend like Thu In conclusion , ………………………………………… What’s your favorite type of clothing ? …………………………………………………………………… … My favorite type of clothing is JEANS I like wearing … (TOPIC SENTENCE ) ………………………… ……… ………………………………………………………… These are / Following are three major things we can to …………… Firstly , ……… …………………… …………………………………………………………………… Secondly , ………………………………………………… ………………………………… Finally , …………………… WRITING A PARAGRAPH TOPIC: What’s your favorite type of clothing ? jeans because of the following reasons First, I think jeans have never been out of fashion They are made from a My favorite type of clothing is JEANS I like wearing very strong material , so jeans can't wear jeans because of the following reasons First, I think jeans out easily Moreover, designers always have never been out of fashion They are made from a very strong material , so jeans can't wear out easily come up with different styles of jeans to Moreover, designers always come up with different styles match of jeans to match the latest fashions Therefore, young young generation is always interested in generation is always interested in jeans Second, it's jeans convenient and comfortable to wear jeans We can comfortable to wear jeans We can confidently wear jeans to go out with friends, go on a trip and even attend a party We can easily take part in various activities indoors or outdoors Especially, we look prettier the latest Second, fashions it's Therefore, convenient and confidently wear jeans to go out with friends, go on a trip and even attend in a and more active in jeans In conclusion , for these reasons party We can easily take part in various , I love jeans more than any other types of clothes activities indoors or outdoors Especially, we look prettier and more active in jeans In conclusion , for these reasons , I WRITING SAMPLES love jeans more than any other types Write a short paragraph about your closed friend of clothes Of all my friends, Thu is the person I spend most of my time with We have been good friends for over three years Thu is not a beautiful girl ; however, she has bright eyes and a lovely smile What I like best about Thu is that she is honest and considerate Her priority is always her friends Although we are not in Topic sentence Supporting sentence Supporting sentence Supporting sentence Concluding sentence ANSWER KEY C- H – B – E - F Read the passage Write T for true sentences, F for false sentences It is great to have pen pals In my opinion, friendship is among the meaningful relations in our life Many of my friends have pen pals and they correspond regularly A friend of mine once got a letter from the school mailbox and told me a lot of interesting things about her pen pal That made me excited and I was eager to have one Therefore, I got online and did some chatting I was lucky to get to know a very nice Australian girl Her name's Jenny She and I are the same age and we have a lot of things in common Although my English was not very good at first, we were able to understand each other quite well My English has improved a lot Jenny has never been to Viet Nam However, she thinks well of our country and our people When she comes to Viet Nam, I will take her to some interesting places, especially our World Heritage Sites, such as Ha Long Bay, Hoi An Ancient Town, My- Son Tower Through her mail, she tells me about her country Thanks to Jenny, I know more and more about Australia I hope to be an exchange student in Australia some day and we will be able to meet 17 The writer's English is now better than before _T 18 The writer has never been to Australia before _T 19 Jenny has visited many World Heritage Sites as Viet Nam _F 20 The pen pal mentioned is as old as the writer _T 21 They correspond in Vietnamese _T 22 The writer has met Jenny recently _F III Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage (2ms) There are at least 2,000 different languages in the world Of all these languages, English is the most (23) used It is used by business people, airline pilots and sea captains all over the world It is also the first language (24) sports and science So it is very important to learn English Chinese is also an important language because it has the (26) _ number of speakers There are not only over one billion people living in China today but also many Chinese people (27) _ outside China Chinese is widely (28) _ in many parts of Asia and Africa Russian is spoken in both Europe and Asia French is widely (29) _ in Europe and in parts of Canada, Africa and Asia From more than 2,000 languages, the United Nations has (30) _ six of them for business They are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish 23 A wide B widely C widen D widening 24 A in B at C of D to 25 A unimportance B unimportant C importance D important 26 A great B greater C greaten D greatest 27 A live B lived C to live D living 28 A speak B spoke C spoken D speaking 29 A understood B understanding C to understand D understand 30 A choose B chosen C chose D choosing ... other classes (INTERACT) V SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION People print the title of the book on the spine and the front page The title …………………………………………… The plane had hardly left the airport when the. .. computer, the part that does the actual computing is about the size of the end of a finger Computers can work together – they can network with each other The worldwide computer network is called the. .. ? 13.Let’s watch THE VOIVE KIDS, ? 14.You’ve just talked to Katrina , .? 15.Turn off the television, ? 16.I’m late for the party, .? 17.They never go to the theatre, ? 18