REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST- GRADE 9

I. TENSES:
1. SIMPLE PAST: Quá khứ đơn
To be: I/ He/ She/ It was; We/ You/ They were can could
S + Ved/ V2  S + didn’t +V  Did + S + V....?
Adv: yesterday, last..., ....ago, in + time in the past
2. THE PAST CONTINUOUS - THÌ QUÁ KHỨ TIẾP DIỄN
(+) S + was/ were + V-ing (-) S + was not/ were not + V-ing (?) Was/ Were + S + V-ing?
Adv: - At …….+ thời gian trong quá khứ ,- when/ while
- All morning/ week/ year/... for hours/ days/ weeks/ months/ years
3. PRESENT PERFECT - THÌ HIỆN TẠI HÒAN THÀNH
S + has / have + Ved / V3 S + has / have not + Ved / V3 Has / have + S + Ved / V3 ?
1. Last week, he ________(take part in) a basketball competition.
2. While I (walk) __________home, I (notice) _____________ a new shop in the high street.
3. She (not/come)…………… here for a long time.
4. Ron (find)_________ a really interesting website about dance music while he (surf)__________ the internet.
5. _____________(she/bake) cakes yesterday?
6. My little sister (draw)___________ a picture while I (study)___________ for my French exam.
7. David ________(see) a big tiger 2 years ago and ________(be) very excited.
8. I just (see)………. Andrew and he says he ……..already (do)………. about half of the plan.
9. What ________(she/study) _____________at 7 o’clock last Monday?
10. ………… you ever …………..(be) to New York?
II. PRESENT WISH S + wish(es) + (that) + S + Past simple (were/V-ed/ V2/ didn’t V/ could+V)
Note: I wish = If only.
1. I wish these questions (not be) ______________so difficult.
2. Sometimes I wish I (can fly)______________.
3. I wish we (not have) ______________ an exam today.
4. I wish we (live) ______________ near the hill.
5. If only I (know) _____________ the answer to this question
6. I wish you (sit)_____________here by my side now. (Ao ước đang diễn ra ở hiện tại.)
III. FORM OF VERBS
Want, promise (hứa), decide (quyết định), agree (đồng ý), learn (học), plan (có kế hoạch) + TO INF.
Enjoy, fancy (thích), finish (kết thúc), mind (ngại/ phiền), avoid (tránh), suggest (đề nghị) + V-ING
1. Would you mind (help) ____________ me with this project?
2. Do you enjoy (cook) ___________ elaborate meals for special occasion
3. We plan (visit) ______________ the museum this weekend.
4. They decided (start) ______________ their own business.
5. She wants (learn) _____________ to play the guitar.
6. I suggested (visit) ______________ the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology.
7. Are you excited about (attend) _____________ the upcoming concert?
IV. QUESTION WORDS BEFORE + TO INFINITIVES
1. Chúng ta sử dụng một số từ để hỏi “who, what, where, when và how” trước một động từ “to-infinitive ” để
diễn tả tình huống người nói khó hoặc không chắc chắn để đưa ra quyết định.
1. Families know where they can pray for good luck and fortune in the new year.
___________________________________________________________________________________
2. Do you have any ideas on how we can involve all members of the community?
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. You must know when you should arrive at the market to get the best fruits.
___________________________________________________________________________________
4. I don't know who I should call first.  __________________________________________________
V. PHRASAL VERBS (CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ) VERB + PARTICLE
apply for (a job): nộp đơn (xin việc) carry out: thực hiện, tiến hành come back: trở lại
come down with: bị bệnh cut down on: cắt giảm go out: đi chơi, đi ra ngoài.
find out: tìm ra, phát hiện get around: đi vòng quanh hang out with: đi chơi
get on with sb: hòa hợp, hòa thuận với ai look around: nhìn xung quanh pass/ hand down: truyền lại
run out off: hết, cạn kiệt take care of/ look after: chăm sóc throw aay: vứt ném
check in: làm thủ tục nhận check out: làm thủ tục trả grow up: lớn lên, trưởng thành
get along/ get along with somebody: hợp nhau/ hợp với ai give up (on) sth: từ bỏ
gets on with find out cut down on come back take care of pass down
1. He shares similar interests with his neighbors, so he really ______________ them.
2. The tradition of handcrafted pottery has been ______________ through many generations in my family.
3. The local government encourages us to ______________ single-use plastic and use reusable bags instead.
4. This local restaurant had such delicious speciality food that we can't wait to ______________ next time for
another meal.
5. He asked the local organization to ______________ how to help make the community cleaner and greener.
6. We organized an event to ______________ the local park and keep it clean.
TEST 1
I. 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. western B. own C. workplace D. winner
II. Choose a word in each line that has a different stress pattern.
1. A. provide B. workshop C. cheerful D. mental
2. A. excited B. interested C. confident D. memorable
3. A. convenient B. interesting C. comfortable D. internet
4. A. entertainment B. electronic C. documentary D. television
1. A. appreciate B. experience C. embarrassing D. situation
5. A. invent B. interact C. develop D. control
III. 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. old-fashioned c. deep-rooted d. takeaway
3. To reduce my cholesterol, I’m trying to cut _______________ fatty food.
a. down on b. out of c. off from d. over to
4. Mark is thinking about how ____________his communication skills.
a. improve b. to improve c. improving d. improved
5. Excuse me. Do you mind _______________ the purpose of this monument to me?
a. to explain b. explain c. explaining d. to explaining
6. 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
7. Huy gets a bad mark for his English test. He must be really _______.
A. exhilarating B. disappointed C. interested D. optimistic
8. Tim really wants _______ all Viet Nam traditional cuisines when he comes to our house.
A. tasting B. to taste C. taste D. to tasting
9. 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)
10. Jane seldom tells her parents about her personal problems at school.
A. private B. public C. common D. regional
IV. Put the verbs in brackets in their correct tenses.
1. After years of delay, the people in my village decided (move)……….…….. downhill to get better services.
2. She suggested (travel) _______________ together for safety, since the area was so dangerous.
3. Could you tell me where (find) _______________ the best speciality food in town?
4. I wish my mum (not make) ________________ me eat vegetables.
5. It’s the first time Helen (even see) _____________ a horror film.
6. We (cook)___________ all morning because we (have) ____________ our friends coming for lunch.
V. Put the words in brackets into the correct forms.
1. In the supermarket, you can find _________________ fruits such as apples, bananas, and oranges. (vary)
2. We are fortunate to live in a _________________ nation where everyone's rights are protected. (democracy)
3. Elderly people may become _________________ on others for assistance with daily tasks. (depend)
4. White pigeon (symbol) _________________ for (free)_______________.
5. The ___________ between summer and winter is the temperature. Summer is hot, and winter is cold. (differ)
6. Playing video games is a popular form of _________________ among teenagers nowadays. (entertain)
VI. 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
VII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TIME
Balance is key for Mary, a busy teenager. She uses an app to stay organized with her assignments and
deadlines; the app helps her receive reminders to ensure she doesn't forget anything. Mary also makes a daily to-
do list to help her stay focused and motivated. She's mindful of not spending too much time on online social
media, limiting her usage to an hour each day to avoid wasting her time. On weekends, Mary enjoys relaxing and
socializing with friends, going to the cinema, shopping, or just hanging out. She also does some volunteer work
at a local charity, which provides valuable academic experience and looks great on her CV.
James, an adult working a nine-to-five job, is also aware of the importance of time management. He starts
his day by making a to-do list, prioritizing the most urgent or difficult tasks first when he has the most energy. To
avoid distractions, James turns off email and social media notifications on his phone and closes his office door,
allowing him to concentrate. On the day when he must work overtime, he quickly rearranges his tasks and makes
sure everything gets completed on time. When at home, James spends his quality time with his family, playing
games or going to the park with his two young children. James and his wife share the housework, taking turns
cooking and cleaning, ensuring a great work-life balance. In his free time, James keeps fit by playing football
with friends and going to the gym, which helps him relax and clear his mind.
1. How does Mary stay organized with her assignments and deadlines?
A) She uses a paper planner B) She uses an app that helps with reminders
C) She relies on her memory D) She asks friends to remind her
2. What is Mary's strategy for managing her time on social media?
A) She avoids social media completely B) She spends an hour a day on social media
C) She checks social media every hour D) She only uses social media on weekends
3. What does James prioritize when creating his to-do list at work?
A) The easiest tasks B) The most urgent or difficult tasks
C) Personal errands D) Tasks he enjoys most
4. How does James avoid distractions while working?
A) He listens to music B) He works in a crowded area
C) He turns off email and social media notifications D) He takes regular breaks
5. What activity does James do in his free time to relax and stay fit?
A) Watching movies B) Playing football and going to the gym
C) Reading books D) Traveling
VIII. Rewrite the following sentences that still keep the same meaning the root one.
1. My parents gave the skills to my brother and me.
My parents handed
2. Mono has a good relationship with all his classmates.
Mono gets
3. Mr Bao wondered where he could buy the speciality such as Cay cake in Thai Binh.
 Mr Bao wondered where
4. I started working at this hotel six month ago.
 I have……………………………………….
5. He received the award last week.
 He has__________________________________.
6. The last time they played soccer was in April.
 They haven’t __________________________________.
7. I don’t have a laptop to do the project with my friends.
 I wish …………………………….
8. How long have you lived here?
 When………………………………………………………?
9. Linh wondered what she should do to stop arguing with her sister.
 Linh wondered what ………………………………………………
10. We should not waste water because it is a precious resource. (avoid)
 We ______________________________________________________________________
11. Minh dreams of visiting Stonehenge one day.
 Minh wishes_________________________________________________________
IX. Reorder the words to make a correct sentences.
1. improve/ my/ drinks/ health./ soft/ on/ to/ down/ cutting/ I'm/
___________________________________________________________________________
2. decided/ Have you / about / where to go / on holiday?
___________________________________________________________________________
3. what/ My friends / to play/ wondered / the internet/on
 ___________________________________________________________________________
4. Mr Alex / a bad cold/ after / in h/ anging out/ the heavy rain./ had
 ___________________________________________________________________________
5. you/ How long/ have / played/ this musical instrument?
 ___________________________________________________________________________
6. you/ traveled/ and/ experienced/ its/ different/ / foreign country/ cultures/ ever/ Have ? its/ different/
___________________________________________________________________________
7. participated in/ you/ ever/a challenging competition / Have/ before?/
 ____________________________________________________________________
8. shouldn't/ visit/ the/ If/ a national park,/ you/ feed/ you/ the wildlife./
 ___________________________________________________________________
TEST 2
Part 1. Indicate the underlined part that is pronounced differently by circling A, B, C or D.
1. A. know B. sandwich C. crossword D. aware
2. A. yesterday B. yacht C. happy D. yahoo
3. A. square B. share C. care D. are
4. A. telephone B. congestion C. window D. homework
5. A. habit B. he C. her D. hour
6. A. sure B. red C. row D. run
7. A. exciting B. thrilled C. magnificent D. exhilarating
8. A. memorable B. helpless C. speciality D. theme
9. A. theme B. embarrassing C. eco-tour D. species
10. A. rote B. gong C. moment D. show
Part 2.Complete the following sentence(s) by choosing the best option A, B, C or D.
1. The highlight of the trip was _______ a jeep through the safari.
A. taking B. exploring C. riding D. dancing
2. He asked the local organization to find ___________ how to help make the community cleaner and greener.
A. on B. out C. with D. up
3. Unfortunately, I’ve____________a cold, so I won’t be able to attend the party tonight
A. let down with B. cut down on C. come down with D. run out of
4. _____ serve a vital role in our society by helping to manage waste.
A. artisans B. garbage collectors C. electricians D. firefighter
5. They took a(n) _______ and spent the day exploring the forest.
A. photo B. eco-tour C. team building D. campus
6. My father ________ the same car for ten years.
A. have driven B. drove C. has driven D. was droven
7. She was very _______ when she saw the breathtaking view from the mountain top.
A. exhausted B. exhilarated C. unpleasant D. helpless
8. In a ____ like New York, it's hard to find a quiet place to relax.
A. green space B. shopping mall C. concrete jungle D. public library
9. Clean streets and efficient public transport make this city extremely _____ and enjoyable.
A. livelihood B. liveliness C. live D. liveable
10. In a big city like New York, you can easily ____ friends at local cafes and parks.
A. get around B. carry out C. hang out with D. cut down on
11. It was a _______ experience to perform in front of a large audience.
A. thrilling B. thriller C. thrilled D. thrillingly
12. If the traffic is heavy, we _______ make it to the movie theater before the show starts.
A. needn't B. shouldn't C. might not D. mustn't
13. During the trip, we enjoyed _______ with the local people.
A. taking B. exploring C. riding D. dancing
14. When the teacher asked him a question, his mind suddenly _______.
A. went blank B. became exhausted C. went empty D. took an excursion
15. The ____ in the city includes parks, schools, and hospitals.
A. public amenities B. entertainment centre C. congested road D. construction site
16. While my grandfather ____ (tell) us stories, my grandmother _____ (knit) by the fireplace.
A. was telling / was knitting B. told / knitted
C. tells / knits D. is telling / is knitting
17. The ancient traditions were _______ down from generation to generation.
A. pulled B. passed C. pushed D. put
18. Tourism is damaging the __________ of the island.
A. vegetable and individual B. flora and fauna C. tree and wildlife D. flowers and shrubs
19. Touring a _______ can help students decide which university to attend.
A. gong show B. campus C. mountain D. performance
20. She felt _______ after forgetting her lines during the presentation.
A. embarrassment B. embarrass C. embarrassing D. embarrassed
Part 3. Give the correct form of the verb or the word in brackets.
1. Do you mind (not show) ________________ this photo in your presentation?
2. We wish we (have) ________________more time to research changes in our village.
3. We (walk) ________________ down the hill when we saw the castle.
4. _________you (ever/ make) ________________ a handicraft item?
5. I wish I (can visit) ________________ Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
6. We all decided ( choose) ________________ the Return to the Past class.
7. He read a book while it (rain) ________________ outside.
8. The weather isn’t nice today. I wish the weather ________________ nice today.
9. They (read) ________________detective stories several times.
10. The best way to ________________ our cultural heritage is to share it with others. (PRESERVATION)
11. It’s our duty to keep our customs and traditions alive for future ________________. (GENERATE)
12. We'd like to make a small ________________ to the fund for preserving our heritage sites.
(CONTRIBUTE)
13. ________________, they want more information before they put money into the project to restore the
temple. (BASIC)
14. We are fortunate to live in a ________________ nation where everyone's rights are protected.
(DEMOCRACY)
15. I really fancy ________________ this traditional cone hat at our Fashion Show. (WEAR)
 16. My brother has decided ________________ the Back to Our Past Competition. (ENTER)
Part 3. Read the following passage and mark the correct answer.
Life in the concrete jungle of (1)____ can be both exciting and challenging. The roads are often (2)____, packed
with cars, buses, motorbikes and bicycles. The city is bustling with a variety of activities, from early morning to
late at night.
There are many public (3) ______ like parks, libraries, shopping centres and restaurants but these places are
often full of people. Noise pollution is a problem. This is a part of city life that we (4)____ careful about.
To escape the traffic jams, many city dwellers (5) ______ the sky train or underground metro. These public
transport systems provide a quick and efficient way to (6) _____the city.
1. A. downtown B. attractions C. suburb D. underground
2. A. depressing B. congested C. exhilarating D. rush hour
3. A. amenities B. entertainments C. locations D. centers
4. A. have B. can be C. should be D. will
5. A. travel B. go C. use D. move
6. A. get on with B. look through C. take off D. get around
Part 4. REWRITE 1. Lisa's hobbies are dancing and singing along to her favourite songs.
 Lisa enjoys ________________
2. At the time the bear appeared at the campsite, everyone was putting up tents.
 The bear ________________
3. Mary doesn't know how she can get to the community centre.
 Mary doesn't know how ________________ to the community centre.
4. In their community, the eldest child is usually responsible for his or her parents.
In their community, the eldest child usually takes ______________________
5. My father doesn't have a camera. He'd like to have one.
 My father wishes ________________ camera.
6. I traveled to Paris last year.
→ I haven’t__________________________________.
Part 4. Rearrange the following sets of words to make meaningful sentences .
1. Wishes/ John / this weekend/ he/ to my birthday party / could come
_____________________________________________________________________
2. In/ people./ public transport/ with/ always/ packed/ is/ the city,
 ____________________________________________________________________
3. If/ you/ you/ have/ drive a car,/ must/ to/ a driver's license./ want/
 ____________________________________________________________________
4. was/ While/ I / met/ going shopping / I/ old friend/ mine. / / yesterday/ an
 ____________________________________________________________________
A. LISTENING. (2pts)
Part I. Listen and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. You will listen twice. (1pt)
1. The writer felt …….. when he first came to live in the city.
A. excited B. lonely C. safe D. surprised
2. It took him a long time to learn how to ………… .
A. cross the streets safely B. take a bus C. greet the neighbors D. make friends at school
3. ………….. students at the school come from the countryside.
A. All B. No C. Some D. Two
4. At the club he has joined, the writer learns to ……… daily products.
A. paint B. remake C. save D. recycle

Part II. Listen to the passage and stick True or false after each sentences: (1pt)
TRUE FALSE
1. In the past, children needed expensive equipment to play games.
2. The author used natural materials like sticks and leaves to make toys.
3. Children mostly played indoors and alone in the past.
4. Playing in groups helped children form strong bonds with one another.