NGUYEN DU SECONDARY SCHOOL

REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST

GRADE 9
* VOCABULARY (Unit 4 to Unit 6)
* GRAMMAR POINTS
+ First conditional sentences
+ Tenses: the past continuous + present perfect
+ Verbs forms: to - inf / V-ing
+ Wish sentences
PRACTICE
I. PHONETICS
* Choose the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
1. A. mentioned B. consisted C. described D. studied
2. A. village B. lighting C. litter D. river
3. A. expedition B. resort C. explore D. environment
4. A. machine B. change C. teacher D. choose
5. A. condition B. option C. suggestion D. relation
* Choose a word in each line that has a different stress pattern.
1. A. appreciate B. experience C. embarrassing D. situation
2. A. excited B. interested C. confident D. memorable
3. A. convenient B. interesting C. comfortable D. internet
4. A. entertain B. electronic C. documentary D. television
5. A. invent B. interact C. develop D. control

II. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Choose the best answer
1. Some teachers think learning _______________ is bad for students because it discourages
them from using their creativity.
a. by rote b. at once c. on basic d. with meaning
2. Fish and chips is a common _______________ food in numerous countries, mostly
English- speaking nations.
a. ongoing b. takeaway c. deep-rooted d. old-fashioned
3. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a _______________ that consists of royal palaces
and monuments.
a. complex b. structure c. setting d. measure
4. I wish that he _______________ to me about his living conditions.
a. will never lie b. would lie never c. would never lie d. could never lie
5. Excuse me. Do you mind _______________ the purpose of this monument to me?
a. to explain b. explain c. explaining d. to explaining
6. Jenny _______________ feel really embarrassed if she trips over and falls in front of
everyone.
a. should b. can’t c. wouldn’t d. must
7. To reduce my cholesterol, I’m trying to cut _______________ fatty food.
a. down on b. out of c. off from d. over to
8. Many teens often get _______________ before big exams or presentations at school.
a. memorable b. touching c. physical d. anxious
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9. This song _______________ memories of our field trip to the beach last semester.
a. hands down b. watches out c. brings back d. gets around
10. She _______________ foot in Ho Chi Minh City since she graduated from University of
Economy.
a. wasn’t setting b. didn’t set c. hasn’t set d. won’t set
11. It’s not too hard to _______________ all the ingredients to make spring rolls.
a. memorize b. memory c. memorable d. memorably
12. She suggested _______________ together for safety, since the area was so dangerous.
a. to travel b. travelling c. to travelling d. travel
13. While we _______________ the maths test, the fire alarm _______________ off.
a. were doing - was going b. did - was going
c. did - went d. were doing – went
Mark the letter a, b, c, or d to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
14. Ecotourism in the area helps preserve its rich diversity of flora and fauna.
a. custom and tradition b. past and present
b. art and crafts d. plants and animals
15. Watching the sunrise over the ocean was a truly touching experience to all of us.
a. thrilling b. moving c. embarrassing d. exhilarating
16. I often depend on meal planning to maintain a healthy diet throughout the week.
a. rely on b. believe in c. blame for d. account for
Mark the letter a, b, c, or d to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
17. Despite all the stress and pressure, she managed to accomplish her goal of graduating with
honours.
a. achieve b. maintain c. fail d. distract
18. In ancient times, people mostly relied on handwritten scrolls for communication.
a. modern b. antique c. fresh d. stylish
Mark the letter a, b, c, or d to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
19. Spencer: I’m sorry I didn’t have time to show you around my village.
Becky: _______________ I booked an eco-tour, and it was amazing!
a. I don’t want to talk about it. b. That’s okay.
c. I promise. d. You’re welcome.
20. Leslie: Let’s meet at the park at 2 p.m., shall we?
Will: _______________ I didn’t quite hear you.
a. Of course I’m going. b. I don’t mind at all.
c. Do you want me to repeat it? d. I beg your pardon.
21. I’m sorry you’ve missed the train, it ______________ five minutes ago.
A. had left B. left C. has left D. has been left
22. Clark ______________ in a bank for 15 years. Then he gave it up.
A. works B. worked C. was working D. has worked
23. We live in London. We ______________ there for seven years.
A. live B. are living C. lived D. have lived
24. I finished _____________ the book and went to bed.
A. reading B. to read C. read D. to be read
25. My teacher always expected me _____________ well in exams.
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A. do B. doing C. to do D. to have done
26. Will you please stop _____________ TV channels?
A. to change B. change C. be changed D. changing
27. My glasses are in my book bag, but I don’t remember _____________ them there.
A. putting B. to put C. putted D. put
28. He agreed _____________ the job as soon as possible.
A. start B. starting C. to start D. to be started.
29. Look at those windows! They really need _____________.
A. to clean B. cleaning C. to be cleaned D. B and C are correct
30. My bank manager advised _____________ a loan.
A. to take me out B. me taking out C. me to take out D. me take out
Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
31. Have ( A) you forgotten (B) to lock (C) the back door frequently (D)?
32. As soon (A) as the alarm clock had gone off (B), she woke up (C) and got out of (D) bed.
33. Frank is usually swimming (A) before work, (B) but (C) this morning he is jogging.(D)
34. I like lying (A) on the beach (B), so I always (C) spend my holidays to sunbath (D).
35. Since (A) I begin (B) school. I haven't had (C) much (D) spare time.

III. READING
A. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
For the last few months, I have spent every Saturday in my flat and have done nothing
more exciting than working at home, reading the newspapers and watching television. I had
begun feeling bored with this and so, last weekend I thought I would do something different. I
rang up several of my friends and we 108 decided to go to London for the day. I was really
excited as I hadn’t been to London since I was ten. We decided to go by coach as this was by
far the cheapest means of transport that was available even though it meant that we needed to
get up very early. Once in London, we decided to take a sightseeing tour as we wanted to see
some of the famous buildings. After the tour, we bought some sandwiches and ate them in a
small park. In the afternoon, two of us went shopping and the others went to the theater. We
met up again at 6:30 p.m. and went to a small restaurant in Soho. The meal was really good
but, unfortunately, it took much longer than we had expected. We had to get a taxi back to the
coach station. Luckily, we got there just two minutes before our coach left.
1. According to the passage, the writer _____________.
A. spent his last weekend at home.
B. went to London with some of his friends.
C. has lived in London for ten years.
D. feels bored with his life.
2. He felt so excited about going to London because _____________.
A. He hadn't been there before.
B. He hadn't been there for ten years.
C. He went there ten years ago.
D. He hadn’t been there for a long time.
3. Why did they decide to go by coach?
A. Because it was available.
B. Because they wanted to start early.
C. Because other means of transport were more expensive.
D. Because it was one of the most efficient means of transport.
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4. Which of the following is true?
A. They all went shopping before going to the theater.
B. They took a sightseeing tour of London and then had lunch.
C. They had lunch in a small restaurant.
D. They left the city at 6:30 p.m.
5. It can be inferred from the text that _____________.
A. they nearly missed the coach because of the meal.
B. they didn't enjoy the meal in the restaurant very much.
C. the coach had already left when they got to the station.
D. they missed the coach and had to take a taxi back.
B. Choose the word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
In the old days, oral communication was commonly used between people. Knowledge,
information, news, and experience were transferred face-to-face. At the end of the 19 th century
and the early 20th century, telegrams were used to transmit communication to people from (1)
________________.
Years ago, people used to travel (2) ________________ foot. For long distances, they
travelled by (3) ________________ animals, such as camels, buffaloes, and horses. They also
used animal-pulled carts. They dressed up in simple ways. (4) ________________ their
clothes were made of linen and leather. They went barefoot or wore shoes made of leather.
Some might wear (5) ________________ slippers. Their eating habits and diets were plain
with fresh, healthy and natural food which they got from nature.
1. A. far from B. far away C. far into D. far more
2. A. on B. to C. by D. for
3. A. to ride B. rides C. rode D. riding
4. A. Most of B. A lot of C. Many of D. Much of
5. A. plastic B. metal C. wooden D. fabric
C. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer.
The street food shoulder pole has been familiar to Saigon people for many years.
Nowadays, it has become a special thing that makes travelers curious. In small areas of
District 1 and District 3, we could count more than 100 vendors who earned money using
shoulder poles. A shoulder pole, also called a carrying pole, is a yoke of wood or bamboo,
used by people to carry a load. The vendors put their goods in two baskets at each end of the
yoke.
In downtown, we can meet young women with their shoulder poles. The baskets are covered
with plastic wrap carefully to protect the foods from street dust. In a tight space of one basket,
she could mix the ingredients and bake the cake on a small charcoal, which was defended by a
carton. The ready cakes were put in another basket.
In the morning or evening, on a rainy or sunny day, Saigon streets are marked by
shoulder poles of people from different regions of the country, which has become a unique
part of Saigon. It has been said that it isn’t hard to live in Saigon if you work hard. With a
carrying pole on their shoulders, the vendors have turned it into a "store.” The reason is very
simple, they don't have enough money to open a real store. Every day, these women continue
their journey through Saigon streets under the sun and rain, selling cheap things or street foods
to earn money and feed their children.
1. A shoulder pole _____________.
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A. is the connection between wood and bamboo
B. used to be called a carrying pole
C. is a bar made of wood or bamboo
D. is used to put goods on street vendors’ shoulders
2. The street food shoulder pole is _____________.
A. used by street vendors to carry things
B. a characteristic of Districts 1 and 3
C. used to make foreign travelers curious
D. a way for passersby to have food
3. All of the following are true about shoulder poles EXCEPT that _____________.
A. street vendors can bake cakes there
B. the two baskets have the same function
C. they can contain enough things to serve some customers
D. they can be protected from dust
4. All the following are benefits of shoulder poles EXCEPT that _____________.
A. they can help street vendors sell many things without a store
B. street vendors can support their families with the help of shoulder poles
C. it is a way for street vendors to carry goods around the streets
D. women are marked by unique shoulder poles from different regions
5. The word "yoke” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. a piece of wood that is shaped to fit across a person's shoulders to carry two equal loads
B. a wooden bar that is connected to the vehicles or loads so that they can be pulled away
C. something that connects two things or people, usually in a way that limits freedom
D. a long piece of wood that is fastened across the neck to pull heavy loads
D. Choose the word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that best fits the blank space in the
following passage
Summer camp is an American tradition, and millions of children (1)
__________________ some form of camp each year. Camp gives children a chance to (2)
__________________ in a multitude of ways, and is a great chance for children to develop
life skills that they can practice long after the camp concludes.
Camp offers children a chance to immerse themselves in new activities away from home and
things that would (3) __________________ distract them. As children exit their (4)
__________________ zone, they’re free to learn new things without judgment, and in an
environment where everyone is learning new skills every day. This immersive experience
encourages children to try new things and be (5) ___________________ in their skillset.

1. a. explore b. attend c. tour d. learn

2. a. grow b. memorize c. give d. build
3. a. however b. otherwise c. so d. but
4. a. comfortable b. comforting c. comfort d. comfortably
5. a. more flexible b. most flexible c. as flexible as d. less flexible
IV. WRITTING
Do as directed
1. I started working at this hotel six month ago. (Rewrite, use the present perfect)
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2. Susan has been in Italy for the last three weeks. (Rewrite, use went)
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3. How long have you lived here? (Complete the second sentence)
When…………………………………………………………here?
4. I don’t have a laptop to do the project with my friends. (Complete the second
sentence)
I wish……………………………………………………………………………………
5. It’s a pity John can’t come to my birthday party this weekend. (Rewrite, use a wish
sentence)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
6. The metro system/ Ho Chi Minh City/ not/ officially/operate/ yet. (Sentence building)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Don’t forget to bring your passport for the trip. (Rewrite, use remember)
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. While/ I/ go shopping/ yesterday/ I/ meet/ old friend/ mine. (Sentence building)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
9. I will pass the entrance exam. I will study hard. (Combine, use condition type 1)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
10.Mark finally succeeded in persuading his parents to accept his career choice.
(managed)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
11. Writing topics: (Approximately 80 words)

* Write a passage of your schooldays in the past

* Write a passage of your family routines