REVISION FOR THE FIRST MID-TERM TEST (2024-2025)
ENGLISH 9
I/Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers
the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts
1. A. belonged B. noted C. turned D. figured
2. A. hated B. acted C. used D. attended
3. A. planned B. planted C. registered D. raised
4. A. talked B. stopped C. laughed D. shouted
5. A. Japanese B. amazing C. geography D. pagoda
6. A. generation B. relationship C. situation D. husband
7. A. subtitles B. find C. lyrics D. worldwide
8. A. improve B. favorite C. life D. practice
9. A. nuclear B. divorced C. single D. married
10. A. breadwinner B. cottage C. occasion D. housework
11. A. decide B. favorite C. language D. essay
12. A. essential B. organize C. important D. career
13. “In the past, marriages used to be arranged by parents.” - “ ”
A. Sure. That’s right. B. I suppose it was. C. Really? I can’t imagine that. D. That’s cool!
14. We believe that with our solidarity we can __________ this difficulty.
A. overdo B. overcome C. overtake D. overgo
15. The event was a great success, __________ we plan to hold a similar one next month.
A. because B. so C. or D. but
16. “Would you like to see the movie Aladdin with me?” – “__________”
A. Yes, I would. C. Please do. That’s very kind of you.
B. Thanks, but I have seen it already. D. Not at all.
17. __________ television, people can get the latest information and enjoy interesting programs.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Thankfully D. Thanks to
18. Who's taking care ________________ the children while you're away?
A. about B. for C. of D. in
19. I think people used to be more willing to _________________ difficult times together.
A. get over B. get through C. get on D. get off
20. In the past, people _________________ usually be home for family meals.
A. will B. may C. have to D. would
21. In the past, these houses _________________ by modern machines .
A. wouldn’t be built B. weren’t built C. be not built D. not built
22. Life in the past was not as _________________as it now.
A. much busy B. much busier C. more busy D. busier
23. When he finished his homework, he _____ it to check for mistakes.
A. was going over B. has gone over C. went over D. will go over
24. Vicky likes to live in a ______________ in the countryside.
A. palace B. mansion C. cottage D. villa
25. In the past, many people would often _____________ married through matchmakers.
A. get B. go C. gather D. draw
26. ______________ is a family including only parents and children.
A. Single Parent family B. Nuclear family C. Only child D. Extended family
27. The between generations seems to be bigger and bigger than ever.
A. blank B. space C. gap D. distance
28. Youngsters love to eat from street for the cheap price.
A. vans B. vendors C. trucks D. business
29. Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her .
A. face B. direct C. indirect D. face to face
30. I learned about it ______________ the Internet.
A. on B. of C. in D. for
31. Nick has always been good ________________ finding cheap flights.
A. for B. in C. on D. at
32. “My life’s got stuck these days. I am so depressed and unable to think of anything.” - “ ”
A. You will be tired. B. Stay stuck there,
C. Stay calm. Everything will be alright. D. No, thanks.
33. “Mom, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester!” “ ”
A. Well done! B. Thank you! C. Never mind! D. Let’s go!
34. If they’re too difficult, remember to check the level of them and _____ you find the right level.
A. figure out B. check out C. go over D. make sure
35. People speak English _____. They use it all around the world.
A. worldwide B. nationwide C. international D. overseas
36. Do you have any similar________ memories with your family?
A. childhood B. children C. childhoods D. child
37. My parents tried to work hard________ they wanted to build a good family for us.
A. because B. therefore C. however D. so
38. My friend lives with her extended family. She lives with her parents, grandparents, aunts, and
uncles.
A. large B. favorite C. local D. united
39. She became the breadwinner and worked to take care of her family.
A. homemaker B. provider C. housewife D. planner
40. My grandparents used to live _____________ near that forest twenty-five years ago.
A. old nice wooden house B. nice old wooden house
C. wooden old nice house D. old wooden nice house
II. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign:
1. 1/What does this sign mean?
A. Do not wear clothes in here.
B. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the
machine.
C. Washing machine can cause accidents.
D. Be careful with your clothes.
2. 2/What does this sign mean?
Christmas A. 25 Christmas decoration objects are on sale.
ornaments B. Christmas decoration objects are on sale on
December 25th.
25% C. 5% of Christmas decoration objects are on
sale.
D. Christmas decoration objects on sale at
25% off.
3. 3/What does the sign say?
A. A dog is inside.
B. A dog can attack you.
C. A dog is crazy.
D. A dog needs feeding.
4. The Pizza Place 4/What does the notice tell us about?
Between 12 and 2 pm, minimum A.You can buy a meal for only $3 at lunchtime.
charge $ 3 per person. B.A charge of $3 is added to each bill at
lunchtime.
C.Each customer will have to pay at least $3 at
lunchtime.
D.Each customer will not have to pay at least $3
at lunchtime.
5. 5/What does the notice mean?
A. Students can wear what they want.
B. Students need to bring water.
C. The weather is hot.
D. Students joining in the sports day needn’t
bring drinks
6. 6/ What does this sign mean?
A. Driving slow is dangerous.
B. Slowing down is necessary for children’s safety.
C. People are running outside.
D. Running is good.
7. 7/What does the sign mean?
A. We should not push each other.
B. We are not allowed to kick each other.
C. Violence is banned in school.
D. Fighting should be limited in school.
8. 8/What does the notice say?
CREATIVE A. A candidate has to write about a country in
WRITING English.
CONTEST B. A candidate has to write about trip to the
Language: English
Topic: A country trip country.
C. A candidate has to write about a country friend.
D. A candidate has to talk about a country picnic.
III. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
1. There’s been a great____IMPROVEMENT________ in your handwriting. I can actually
read it! (improve)
2. You can copy the actors to improve your PRONUNCIATION________. (pronounce)
3. I don’t know how to _PRONOUNCE__ these words because they are very strange.
(pronunciation)
4. English and French are Canada’s __OFFICIAL_________languages. (office)
5. There are six remaining __COMPETITORS____ for the grand prize of $50 000.
(competition)
6. It was important to me to be financially _____INDEPENDENT______ of my parents.
(depend)
7. Whether or not we go to Mexico for our holiday _____DEPENDS_______________ on the
cost. (dependence)
8. OFFICIALLY_____, he resigned because of bad health. (official)
9. We have been regular __VISITORS_____to the island for 20 years.(visit)
10. I first ___VISITED____Hanoi in 2000. (visit)
11. There will be a painting __COMPETITION_____for children of different age groupd.
(compete)
12. The tasks were not __CHALLENGING____enough for me and I got bored. (challenge)
13. We have changed the course to make it more _CHALLENGING__( challenge)
14. TRADITIONALLY___, markets are held in the open air. (tradition)
15. We congratulated them on the __SUCCESSFUL__ completion of the project.(success)
16. He tried a lot to participate in the match , but he was __UNSUCCESSFUL__. ( success)
17. She has ___CLEARLY_demontrated a strong commiment to the project. (clear)
18. We understand the lessons because the teacher explains everything __CLEARLY________.
(clear)
IV.Arrange the words or phrases to make complete sentences. (0.5pt)
1. of finding a / your chances / Knowledge of a foreign language / may also increase / new job
/./
Knowledge of a foreign language may also increase your chances of finding a new job.
2. other languages / Many English-speaking / don’t bother / business people / to learn /./
Many English-speaking business people don’t bother to learn other languages.
3. The lack of / put the English speakers / at a disadvantage / foreign language knowledge /./
The lack of foreign language knowledge put the English speakers at a disadvantage.
4. the breadwinner / the husband / Back then, / would usually be /./
Back then, the husband would usually be the breadwinner.
5. are fond of going / Many people / to the countryside / at the weekends /./
Many people are fond of going to the countryside at the weekends.
6. he found it / Because it / unacceptable to / was so late, / send them all way /./
Because it was so late, he found it unacceptable to send them all way.
V.TRANSFORMATION:
DẠNG 1: SO > BECAUSE/ SINCE/ AS
1. She was very hungry , so she had a big lunch
Since _ she was very hungry , she had a big lunch________________________
2. All the shops were closed because it was a public day .
As _ it was a public day, all the shops were closed ____________________
3. My phone can capture high-quality photos because it has 5 cameras. (SO)
My phone has 5 cameras so it can capture high-quality photos ___________________
4. She studies very hard so she passed the final exam easily.
She passed _ the final exam easily because_ she studies very hard ______________
5. The car crashed because the driver was careless.
The driver was careless so_ the car crashed ________________
DẠNG 2: USED TO
1. People often did this work by hand.
This work used to be done by hand ________________________________________
2. My hair now is much longer than that in the past.
In the past my hair used to be much shorter than that now.
3. Linh no longer watches TV in her free time..
Linh used to watch TV in her free time..______________________
4. We had a nice garden once, but not any longer.
We used to have a nice garden _______________________________________
5. I’m very nervous when driving on the left.
I’m not used to driving on the left.
DẠNG 3: IN ORDER (NOT) TO / SO AS (NOT) TO / SO THAT/ IN ORDER THAT
1. We learn English. We want to have better communication with other people.
In order to have better communication with other people, we learn English _________
2. We lower the volume. We don't want to bother our neighbours.
In order not to bother our neighbours, we lower the volume. _____
3. These girls were talking whispers. They didn't want anyone to hear their conversation.
So that no one could hear their conversation, these girls were talking whispers ___
4. Water the trees regularly and they will have flowers.
In order that they will have flowers, they should water the trees regularly.
5. Facebook connects your friends and relatives.
So as to connect your friends and relatives, please use Facebook
DẠNG 4: Phrasal verbs
1. She is responsible for looking after her puppy.
Taking care of her puppy is her responsibility ___________________
2. Who will participate in the space trip to Mars with us?
Who will take part in the space trip to Mars with us?__________________
3. Do they have to look after the school garden every Saturday?
Do they have to take care of the school garden every Saturday?
4. Are you always proud of your study ?
Do you take pride in your study?
5. Switch the radio on, I want to listen to the news.
Turn _on the radio, I want to listen to the news. _________________
