GRADE 9 – First term revision
B. PRACTICE
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. should B. amount C loudspeaker
2. A. alive B. ancient C. unpleasant
3. A. Optimistic B. control C. local
4. A. congested B. elephant C. speciality
5. A. exhilarating B. prehistoric C. handicraft
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern.
1. A balance B. protect C. promote
2. A. ancient B. alive C. standard
3. A. encourage B. concentrate C. remember
4. A. experience B. anxiety C. difficulty
5. A. unpleasant B. amazing C. different
lI. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence or do as directed.
1. A positive ____________ contributes to overall well-being.
A.mood B. independence C. priority
2. __________ are brave men and women who risk their lives to save others from fires
A. Police officers B. Garbage collectors C Firefighters
3. Set a ________ for completing school projects to avoid last-minute stress.
A. distraction B. due date C. counsellor
4. If I get the job offer today, I _________ accept it and start working on Monday.
A. should B. might C. must
5. Children normally feel a lot of _________ about their first day at school.
A. calm B. hurry C. anxiety
6. Regular exercise is essential for maintaining __________ health and preventing obesity.
A. physical B. fattening C. additional
7. The villagers always ________ their traditional weaving techniques by using machines.
A. shorten B. preserve C. delay
8. If you don't know how to spell a word, you __________ look it up in the dictionary.
A. must B. will C. should
9. The underground was packed with people so I couldn't find a seat.
A. empty of B. full of C. Convenient for
10. Avoid _______ foods like sugary snacks for nutritious options instead.
A. appropriate B. additional C. fattening
11. The _________ is willing to listen to the students to help them solve their problems.
A. distractions B. counsellor C. artisan
10. She ________ go home early if she finishes her work.
A, can B. should C. shouldn't
11. Nowadays, most leisure games depend _______ electric devices
A. on B. in C. at
12. The custom of ________ ancestors is a beautiful and rich tradition in Vietnamese culture.
A. pray B. tradition C. worshipping
13. It is very _______ to have to deal with a rude and disobedient person.
A. excited B. unpleasant C. thrilled
14. If she ________ enough money, she'll buy a new hat
A, have B. had C. has
15. The view of the valley was so _______. I took a lot of photos then.
A. amazing B. helpless C. tiring
16. Avoid _________ like excessive screen time when studying.
A. moods B. priorities C. distractions
17. Regular exercise has both physical and ________ health benefits.
A. mental B. embarrassed C. optimistic
18. Preserving and promoting fish and chips is the way English people keep themselves associated
_________ the past.
A. in B. for C. with
19. If it snows tomorrow, we _________ have to cancel our outdoor event.
A. can B. may C. must
20. I didn't understand the lesson. I learnt it ________ rote.
A by B. on C. with
21. I was so nervous during the presentation, my mind _______ and I couldn't remember what to say next.
A. went blank B. became exhausted C. went empty
22. I still remember that ________ moment when I tripped and fell in front of everyone.
A. amazing B. embarrassing C. brilliant
23. The harder you work, _______ you might be in your career.
A. more successful B. the successful C. the more successful
24. If you enroll in our intensive Spanish class, you _______ speak this language fluently after two months.
A. can B. should C. must
25. The ________ in the central square is dedicated the heroes of our country.
A. monument B. house C. castle
26. I learned that many scientists use robots to ________ in deep, dark parts of the ocean.
A. explore the seabed B. sail on a boat C. build a sandcastle
27. Vietnamese culture is ________, with strong emphasis on respect for elders and family values.
A. family-oriented B. important C. independent
28. If you want to pass the driving test, you ________ study harder and practise more regularly.
A. may B. will C. must
29. I find it challenging to ________ new vocabulary words.
A. promise B. replace C. memorise
30. The smell of rotten food was so ________ that I had to leave the room.
A. unpleasant B. excited C. thrilled
31. The _______ the buildings are, _________ sunlight reaches some streets and parks.
A. taller / less B. taller / the less C. tall / the more
32. The historical documents found in the library are well ________for future generations.
A. occupied B. preserved C. discovered
33. If it's a private event, you________ attend without an invitation.
A. shouldn't B. mustn't C. may not
34. He wishes he _______ a better understanding of the past, but he never paid attention to history classes
in school.
A. has B. have C. had
35. It was my (a/an) _______ experience when the biology teacher checked my understanding of the
previous lesson. My mind suddenly went blank.
A. good B. pleasant C. unpleasant
36. They took a(n) ________ and spent the day exploring the forest.
A. photo C. eco-tour C. team building
37. Remembering the past often _________ a great effort to preserve family traditions and stories.
A. builds B. makes C. takes
38. Alex: "Shall we go to the Ethnology Museum this weekend?'
A. Nothing more to say B. Yeah. That's a great idea. C. Why ask that question?
39. Aiden: "I apologize for not finishing the report on time." - Thomson: "______”
A. It’s okay B. How could you? C. You're mean.
40. The more colourful the flowers are, _______ the garden looks.
B. the prettier
50. The more crowded the restaurant is, the _we have to wait.
A. longest B. longer C. more long
IV. Supply the correct form of the verb in brackts to complete each sentence.
1. If she (do) _________ her hair differently, she might look quite nice.
2. He questioned what ___________ (include) in his presentation.
3. If you want to stay healthy, you shouldn't ___________ (eat) too much junk food.
4. It ____________ (rain) raining heavily for months last year.
5. While people were talking to each other, he (read) ____________ his book.
6. He won't go to the cinema tonight. He (see) ____________ that film already.
7. I (work) ____________ with him since 1998
8. She _____________ (never work) in such an unpleasant workplace.
9. We wish we (can spend) _____________ our summer holiday on the seaside.
10. What time ____________ (you/go) to bed last night?
11. We (no/ eat) _____________ in that restaurant for two years
12. I (do) ______________my homework since last night.
V. Supply the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
1. Passing techniques down to children is a great way of cultural ____________ (PRESERVE)
2. The _____________ of a neighborhood watch program enhances safety and security within the
community. (DEVELOP)
2. The ______________ weaving techniques passed down through generations in this craft village.
(ORIGIN)
3. When visiting a new city, I like to try local ____________ to experience the culture. (SPECIAL)
4. My neighbourhood is not the best place, but it's ______________. (LIVE).
5. Children nowadays are more aware of environment _____________than we did in the past. (PROTECT)
6. He seemed ____________ when he couldn't solve the problem. (HELP)
7. The ____________ roller coaster ride was exhilarating, with twists, turns, and drops. (THRILL)
8. Forgetting my lines during the school play made me so ____________ . (EMBARRASS)
9. The students were asked to ____________ the experiment carefully. (OBSERVATION)
10. The trip left me with very impressive and ____________ memories. (FORGET)
VI. Reading
1. Read the passage and choose the suitable word to fill in the blank.
Here Like populous some business any
Los Angeles is the most (1) ________ city in California, and the second most populous city in the USA. It
is a global city, a centre of (2) ___________ ,intemational trade, entertainment, culture, media, and fashion.
The Los Angeles area includes Hollywood, and leads the world in the creation of television productions,
video games, and recorded music.
The weather (3) __________ is usually dry and warm. Visitors (4) _________ to go to the film studios and
to drive along Hollywood Boulevard. There are also (5)_________ good beaches near the city, such as
Venice Beach.
2. Read the passage and choose the suitable word to fill in the blank.
Relationsips if levels aware because
In today's modern world, we all have some (1) _________ of stress in our lives. Different things cause
stressfor different people. Money problems, work and (2) _________ with other people can all lead to
stress. Stress causes different health problems, so we must be (3) _________ of what causes stress for us.
We need to eliminate stress as much as we can to be healthy. Changing the way we think can reduce stress.
Try living for now, and don't worry about the future. (4) _________ we do these simple things now, we
would have a longer and happier life.
3. Matching the notices (1-5) with the statements (A-E). There is an example done.
1 The ABC cinema closes for 2 weeks today for A. This place isn't for adults or teenagers
repairs B. This place doesn't open in the mornings
2. Play ground : for children aged 3-11 only £2.50 C. It is possible to see these animals today
per child D. Phone this company if you want to go to the
3. Monkey house closed until next June airport
4. Flight to catch? Call Beach Taxis first o 242 242 E. You cannot come here tomorrow
5. Star cinema : New staff member wanted to work
evenings
Answer : 1 ____ 2 _____ 3 ______ 4 ______ 5 _______
4. Read the article and put the right information in the notes below. Use NO MORE THAN
FIVEWORDS for each blank 1 - 4.
CAMP BELLAMY From: Connor
SPRING ACTIVITIES To: Marco
Climbing Sailing I've booked us on the climbing course in the
(Ages 13-16) (Ages 17-19) aftemoon at Camp Bellamy because we're
$60 $80 not old enough to go saling.
I know you're on holiday until 15 April, so we will
Times: 8,30 am or 2.30 pm start on 21 April. You need to bring some food
Courses begin: 14 April and 21 April with you but we are given special shoes when we
arrive.
Answers Marco's notes
Spring activities
Name of the camp: Camp Bellamy
Activity booked: (1)
Start date: (2)
Time: (3)
Price per person: (4)
5. Read the article and put the right information in the notes below. Use NO MORE THAN
FIVEWORDS for each blank 1 - 6. (1.5 pts)
Language Courses To: International Language School
French: Monday evening
German: Thursday evening I come from Australia and I teach French to
Portuguese: Tuesday afternoon businessmen. I want to start learning Portuguese
Spanish: Wednesday evening because next year I am going to work in Brazil.
Afternoon Classes: 2.30-4.30 p.m. I am free after 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Evening Classes: 6.30-8.30 p.m. Can I book a place on one of your courses?
Cheryl Harvey
Answers International Language School
Course Booking Form
Full name:(1)
Nationality:(2)
Occupation :(3)
Name of course:(4)
Day: (5)
Starting time:(6)
VII. Writing
1. Circle the mistake in each sentence and rewrite the correct sentence.
1. The historians were building a database for year to preserve historical records.
A B C
2. During our visit to the historical site, we wish we have more time to learn its full story.
A B C
3. My brother was just sitting while I looked at around the weaving workshop.
A B C
4. My friends travelled to Asia once and explored many countries in the region.
A B C
5. The bigger the city is, the more noisy it is
A B C
2. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words or as directed in brackets:
1. I have never attended any army course before. (FIRST)
This is_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Matthew applied for a fully funded scholarship two months ago. (SINCE)
It_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. It's been a few months since Annie last went snorkelling in the Philippines. (FOR)
Annie_________________________________________________________________________________
4. The singer hasn't given any performance for five years. (AGO)
→ The last time_________________________________________________________________________
5. My older brother has worked as an accountant since January. (IN)
→ My older brother became_______________________________________________________________
6. Sarah hasn't seen a gong show since she travelled to Da Lat with her family. (WHEN)
Sarah_________________________________________________________________________________
7. The Jacksons moved to the south of France in 2019. (LIVED)
→ The Jacksons_________________________________________________________________________
8. She arrived at the campsite a few seconds ago. (JUST)
She___________________________________________________________________________________
3. Rewrite the sentences using question words given or do as directed in the bracket.
1. Susan still can't decide on when she should study abroad. (using question word to infinitive)
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Mary doesn't know how she can get to the community centre. (using question word to infinitive)
______________________________________________________________________________________
3. The local artisans still don't know how they can promote their products. (using question word to
infinitive)
______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Do you have good relationships with your classmates? (Rewrite - using GET ON WITH)
______________________________________________________________________________________
5. When my sister goes to a new place, she usually discovers many new things about its history. (FIND
OUT)
______________________________________________________________________________________
6. The apartment is big. The rent is high. (Rewrite - using double comparative)
The___________________________________________________________________________________
7. We set off soon. We will arrive soon. (Rewrite - using double comparative)
The___________________________________________________________________________________
8. The joke is good. The laughter is loud. (Rewrite - using double comparative)
The___________________________________________________________________________________
9. She gets fat. She feels tired. (Rewrite - using double comparative)
The___________________________________________________________________________________
10. We regret that we didn't have enough money to buy that house.
→ We wish____________________________________________________________________________
11. I haven't been to Australia for three years.
→ The last time I________________________________________________________________________
4. Write the correct sentence with the cues given
1. If/ you/want / have /a good heart, /you/ must reduce/ the amount / salt in your diet.
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. My father/ watching / a film/ TV / 8 ơ'clock/ last night.
→____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Emily / not ride / her bike / when / the accident / happen.
______________________________________________________________________________________
4. When / we/ visit/ Da Lat/ last summer, we/ take/ a lot of / magnificent/ scenery.
______________________________________________________________________________________
5. WRITING A SHORT PARAGRAPH
a. Write a short paragraph (about 100 words) about school days in the past based on the cues given: school
time/ school subjects/ leisure time activities/ summer holiday (how long)/ means of transport to school.
b. Write a short paragraph (about 100 words) about how to manage your time effectively based on the
following outline.
There a are many things we should do to mangage our time effectively.
Firstly,.
Secondly,.
Thirdly,.
In short, .
c. Write a a short paragraph (about 100 words) about the most pleasant/pleasant experience that you had at
school by using the following cues.
(What pleasant/unpleasant experience you had at school/ How you felt when you had it/ How you
overcame it/ What lesson you learned from it)
PRACTICE LISTENING
LISTENING TEST 1
PART I. Listen to the radio advert and fill in the gaps in the table below. You will listen TWICE. (1.0
point)
Length of holiday: (1) _________ days
Bangkok: 2 days visiting (2) __________ and busy markets
Chiang Mei: 4 days trekking including a ride on a(n) (3) ________
Cost: (4). £ ________ including return flight from London.
PART II. Listen to a man and a woman talking about Social media and teenage health then choose
the correct answers. You will listen TWICE. (1.0 point)
5. According to Neil, the latest apps of social media is _______
A. Snapchat B. Tiktok C. Threads
6. People who spend more than _________ hours a day on social media have double the risk of developing
depression and anxiety.
A. 2 В. 3 C. 5
7. ________ is regulating social media apps for teenagers
A. The US B. The UK C. France
8. what percentage of 13 to 24-year-olds use Snapchat?
A. 70% B. 80% C. 90 %
LISTENING TEST 2
PART I. Listen to the audio and complete the passage. You will listen TWICE. (1.0 point)
1. Hoi An is not famous for modern _________
2. The market is filled with colorful lanterns, local _________
3. It's a great place to _________ the local culture and buy souvenirs.
4. The river runs through the town, and many visitors are interested in _________ boat trips
PART II. Listen to Minh Phat sharing his experience to overcome stress. Choose the correct answers.
You will listen TWICE. (1.0 point)
1. Minh Phat is currently
A. university student B. high school student C. secondary school student
2. What physical activity does Minh Phat do?
A. going for a run outside B. going to the boxing club C. playing soccer
3. He tries to talk to his friends and family because ________
A. They can offer supports and help him.
B. They help him see things in a more positive light.
C. They can talk about his stress positively.
4. How many hours does Minh Phat try to sleep each night?
A. No more than 8 hours B. Exactly 8 hours C. No less than 8 hours
LISTENING TEST 3
1. Listen to an audio talking about giving lucky money and choose the correct answer for each
question
Question 1: Lucky money is in the form of ________ and packets.
A. red cards B. red envelops C. red letters
Question 2: The tradition has a long and ________ existence in Vietnamese life.
A. deeply-rooted B. deeprooted C. deep-rooted
Question 3: Who can give lucky money nowadays?
A. No one B. Anyone C. Someone
Question 4: This tradition celebrates the arrival of the new year with
A. optimism and generosity. B. optimistic and generosity. C. optimize and generosity.
2. Listen to an audio about Da Nang City and circle T (True) of F (False) for each statement
Question 5: Danang was once a small fishing village.
Question 6: My Khe beach became an attraction for everyone by the early 2000s.
Question 7: The construction of the Han River Bridge limited Danang's transportation significantly.
Question 8: Danang is among Vietnam's most dynamic cities.
