Student’s name:………………… Date: 11/01/2023

Teachers: Ms. Uyen Class: LUYỆN THI 9

* Grammar : Teacher’s remark

 Gerunds and Infinitives
* Homework:
 Các con hoàn thành phiếu 11/01 nhé!
HOMEWORK
I. Choose the word in each group that is pronounced differently from the rest. (5)
1. A. talked B. covered C. watched D. helped
2. A. our B. pour C. four D. more
3. A. villages B. matches C. forces D. loves
4. A. measure B. please C. his D. disease
5. A. collects B. gives C. takes D. tapes
II. Choose the words that has a different stress pattern from the others. (5)
1. A. study B. knowledge C. precise D. message
2. A. private B. provide C. arrange D. advise
3. A. devote B. compose C. purchase D. advise
4. A. dramatic B. telephone C. American D. emotional
5. A. traditional B. creation C. musician D. calendar
III. Choose the best answer. (25)
1. __________ not to make mistakes, type slowly and carefully.
A. So B. In order C. So that D. To
2. Would you mind __________ the phone for me?
A. to answer B. answer C. answering D. please answer
4. What __________ you do if you were President?
A. would B. will C. do D. did
5. Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when __________ next.
A. they met B. they to meet C. to meet D. meeting
6. From 1865 to 1875, a remarkable __________ of inventions was produced.
A. diversity B. mixture C. variety D. collection
7. Surely Andrew __________ in fairies for long enough. Let’s tell him the truth.
A. believes B. is believing C. has believed D. will believe
8. My brother had never been abroad __________ he joined the army.
A. since B. until C. during D. while
9. There are __________ flights from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City. You can go whenever you like.
A. daily B. day C. dairy D. every
10. The canoe overturned and everyone fell __________ the deep and dangerous water.
A. out B. into C. out D. with
11. They told me they __________ back to school the next day.
A. would come B. will come C. is going to D. may come

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3. The polluted chemical waste was dumped into the ocean; __________, the mass of fish died. This
situation will cause great harm on our lives.
A. because B. as C. because of D. consequently
12. Wear a helmet when riding a motorbike. Helmets are used __________ our heads.
A. protect B. to protect C. protecting D. protected
13. My teacher would rather I __________ the problem by myself.
A. solve B. solved C. solving D. to solve
14. She doesn’t call me as often as she __________.
A. was to B. get used to C. not used to D. used to
15. __________ the moon has no water, its surface responds to the gravitational force of the earth.
A. Therefore B. Except C. However D. Although
16. We first met each other __________ we were at university.
A. when B. for C. until D. since
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
17. Back down in the valley bottom, we could hear bizarre noises.
A. loud B. many C. strange D. quiet
18. We have to balance the risks of the new strategy against the possible benefits.
A. keep steady B. stay away C. work out D. compare
19. The boy was embarrassed when his mother scolded him in public.
A. apprehensive B. humiliated C. funny D. confused
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
20. After five day on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. benevolent B. innovative C. naive D. guilty
21. No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space.
A. casually B. flexibly C. wrongly D. informally
22. They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.
A. vicious B. warmhearted C. callous D. cold-blooded
Choose the most suitable replies to these exchanges
23. – “Could you help me to get some water?” – “____________.”
A. It doesn’t matter B. With pleasure C. It’s a pleasure D. Nevermind
24. – “Bye!” – “____________.”
A. See you lately B. Thank you C. Meet you again D. See you later
25. – “What ___________ this weekend?” –”Oh, we’re going windsurfing. It’s fantastic!”
A. would you do B. are you going C. do you go D. are you doing
IV. Use the correct form of the word given to complete each sentence. (10)
1. The Internet was one of the greatest INVENTIONS in the last century. (INVENT)
2. Anna joined in a volleyball world CHAMIONSHIP when she was 15. (CHAMPION)
3. This queue hasn’t moved in five minutes. I’m getting a bit IMPATIENT. (PATIENT)
4. Going by plane is PREFERABLE to travelling by car. (PREFER)

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5. The NATIONAL anthem of Viet Nam is Tien Quan Ca or Army March. (NATION)
6. The first experiment was SUCCESSFUL, so we need to do another one. (SUCCEED)
7. We’ll take the early FLIGHT from Sydney to Wellington. (FLY)
8. The FRIENDSHIP between Vietnam and America is good. (FRIEND)
9. Nordic walking is a very EFFECTIVE way of exercising. (EFFECT)
10. WEALTHY people never talk about the money they have. (WEALTH)
V. Fill the blanks with suitable Gerunds or Infinitives. (25)
1. Students stopped (make) MAKING noise when the teacher came in.
2. It’s no use (argue) ARGUING with him.
3. He is the first person (step) TO STEP on the moon.
4. I enjoy (listen) LISTENING to classical music.
5. I really regret (hurt) HURTING your feeling when I asked you such a silly question.
6. Would you mind (give) GIVING me a newspaper?
7. Did you remember (phone) TO PHONE Ann? – Oh, no. I completely forgot it.
8. Those shirts need (iron) IRONING immediately.
9. You don’t need (finish) TO FINISH these tasks now.
10. When you see Tom, remember (give) TO GIVE him my regards.
11. They postpone (open) OPENING an Element School for the lack of finance.
12. He always avoids (meet) MEETING me in the streets.
13. The passengers asked her how (get) TO GET to the police station?
14. My grandfather is used to (get) GETTING up early in the morning.
15. When will he be allowed to go home? When will they let him (go) GO?
16. I told her (not / worry) NOT TO WORRY about her wedding; everything will straighten out.
17. (Get) GETTING enough sleep is very important for good health.
18. I’m sorry I can’t come to your party but thank you for (invite) INVITING me.
19. I tried (persuade) TO PERSUADE him to come but it was no use.
20. Wow this dress looks amazing. Let me try (put) PUTTING it on
21. I shall never forget (stay) STAYING with you to Paris last year.
22. She admitted (steal) STEALING the money.
23. Do you consider (find) FINDING another job?
24. This room looks old. You should get someone (clean) TO CLEAN it.
25. We will go far for a few days, so we must have someone (take) TAKE care of our cats.
VI. Fill the blanks with the right tense of the verbs given in the brackets. (20)
1. She (have) IS HAVING a party tonight. At the moment, she (prepare) IS PREPARING for it
because she wants (look) TO LOOK stunning tonight.
2. They (not study) HAVEN’T STUDIED yet. If they don’t start doing their task now, they (yell)
WILL BE YELLED by their teacher tomorrow. (yell: la mắng)
3. Her hw (not / do) HASN’T BEEN DONE yet. She (struggle) IS STRUGGLING with them now.
4. This car needs (wash) WASHING immediately.

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5. “What (you/do) WILL YOU DO this summer vacation?” - “I (not/think) HAVEN’T THOUGHT
about it yet, but my family loves (visit) VISITING Ha Long Bay, so maybe we will get there.
6. It often (rain) RAINS in summer. However, I would prefer (hang) TO HANG out in summer rather
than winter.
7. The breakfast (prepare) IS BEING PREPARED by my mother at the moment.
8. I had my letter (send) SENT to her 2 days ago.
9. Lan’s teacher asked her if she (do) HAD DONE her homework the previous day. However, Lan
hasn’t finished it and she told her teacher that she (submit) WOULD SUBMIT it the day after.
10. We suggest she (break) BREAK up with her boyfriend but she never listens. She keeps wishing that
he (change) WOULD CHANGE in the future.
11. There (not / be) WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN any accident if he hadn’t been drunk.
VII. Read the following passage and choose the right answers. (5)
According to some scientists, high-risk sports can be valuable for certain types of people. Such
activities help them learn that being frightened doesn’t mean that they have to (1)______ control. The
recent fashion for jumping from bridges attached to a length of elastic rope, known as “bungee
jumping”, has now been tried by millions of people over the world, and (2)______ in it is continuing to
grow.
Before the special elastic rope is tightened around them, jumpers reach speeds of nearly 160 kph.
First-timers are usually too (3)______ to open their mouths, and when they are finally lowered safely to
the ground, they walk around with broad smiles on their faces, saying (4)______ how amazing it was.
However, for some people, it is only the embarrassment of refusing to jump at the last (5)______ that
finally persuades them to conquer the fear of heights and push them off into space.
1. A. keep B. lose C. gain D. limit
2. A. liking B. consideration C. attention D. interest
3. A. terrified B. shocked C. patient D. confident
4. A. constantly B. continuously C. frequently D. regularly
5. A. minute B. second C. hour D. time
VIII. Read the passage and choose the best answer. (6)
Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost anywhere. To generate
solar energy, we only need solar cells and the sun! Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so
no new space is needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy. Compared to other
renewable sources, they also possess many advantages. Wind and water power rely on turbines which
are noisy, expensive and easy to break down. Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting. As they
have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.
However, solar energy also has some disadvantages. We can only generate solar energy during
daytime because the system depends on sunlight. Besides, solar cells require large area to work
effectively. The main disadvantage of solar energy is that it costs about twice as much as traditional
sources such as coal, oil, and gas. This is because solar cells are expensive. Scientists are hoping that the

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costs of solar cells will reduce as more and more people see the advantages of this environmentally
friendly source of energy.
1. What does the passage primarily discuss?
A. Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy.
B. Solar energy’s advantages over other sources of energy.
C. The cost of solar energy.
D. Solar energy as an alternative for fossil fuels.
2. What does the word “renewable” in line 4 mean ?
A. able to become new B. able to renew C. able to be renewed D. able to become news
3. What does the word “they” in line 5 refer to?
A. solar energy users. B. solar cells.
C. moving parts. D. renewable resources.
4. What is NOT mentioned as an advantage of solar cells?
A. They require little maintenance. B. They are non-polluting.
C. They cost little to produce. D. They operate quietly.
5. Which of the following is NOT a traditional source of energy?
A. solar energy B. oil C. coal D. gas
6. Which of the following is the main disadvantage of solar energy mentioned in the passage?
A. It is expensive. B. Solar cells require large areas to operate.
C. It is unfriendly to the environment. D. It depends on sunlight.
IX. Rewrite these sentences. (10)
1. Motorbikes are being produced in Vietnam.
→ They ARE PRODUCING MOTORBIKES IN VIETNAM.
2. People are rumoring that Justin and Selena have been living together for several months.
→ Justin and Selena ARE BEING RUMORED TO HAVE BEEN LIVING…
3. I wasn’t there yesterday, so I didn’t know who he was.
→ If I HAD BEEN THERE YESTERDAY, I WOULD HAVE KNOWN WHO HE WAS.
4. You should take the train instead of the bus.
→ If I WERE YOU, I WOULD TAKE THE TRAIN…
5. He regrets not attending the party last night.
→ He wishes HE HAD ATTENDED THE PARTY…
6. “Where were you going 1 hour ago?” my mother asked.
→ My mother asked WHERE I HAD BEEN GOING 1 HOUR BEFORE.
7. “Will you and your parents have dinner with us tomorrow night?” they asked us.
→ They asked us IF I AND MY PARENTS WOULD…WITH THEM THE NEXT NIGHT.
8. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. It is the last destination in our journey. (WHICH)
→ HANOI, WHICH IS THE LAST…JOURNEY, IS THE CAP OF VIETNAM.
9. He is talking to Emily. He usually hangs out with her brother. (WHOSE)
→ HE IS TALKING TO EMILY, WHOSE BROTHER HE USUALLY HANGS OUT WITH.

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10. The shirts which they sell over there are very cheap. (Rút gọn MĐQH)
→ THE SHIRTS SOLD OVER THERE ARE VERY CHEAP.
X. Choose the best answers. (8)
1. Many people think Steve stole the money.
A. It was not Steve who stole the money. B. Steve is thought to have stolen the money.
C. The money is thought to be stole by Steve. D. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve.
2. “How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!” Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.
B. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
C. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
D. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress.
3. Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.
A. Barry took our advice so he stopped smoking.
B. If we had advised Barry, he would have quit smoking.
C. Barry did not quit smoking because of our advice.
D. Despite being told not to smoke, Barry continued to do.
4. ”You’re always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher.
A. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.
5. He behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.
A. What almost surprised me was the strange way he behaved.
B. His behavior was a very strange thing, that surprised me the most.
C. I was almost surprised by his strange behavior.
D. He behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much.
6. The weather was very hot. The boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
A. Because of the weather was hot, the boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
B. Because the hot weather, the boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
C. In spite of the hot weather, the boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
D. Despite the weather was hot, the boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
7. “I’ll let you know the answer by the end of this week”, Tom said to Janet.
A. Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week.
B. Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week.
C. Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week.
D. Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week
8. I met the workers. Reporters interviewed them last week.
A. I met the workers because reporters interviewed them last week.
B. I met the workers who interviewed reporters last week.

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C. I met the workers who were interviewed by reporters last week.

D. I met reporters who interviewed workers last week.

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