Test……2…….grade 9 I.

Pronunciation and stress :

1. a. nation b. cave c. locate d. park 6. a. establish b. butterfly c. orphanage d. national
2. a. explore b. tropical c. orphan d. transport 7. a. variety b. recognize c. contaminate d. abandoned
3. a. toxic b. tourist c. feature d. threaten 8. a. expensive b. tropical c. release d. survival
4. a. established b. orphaned c. recognized d. endangered 9. a. toxic b. ethnic c. explore d. threaten
5. a. threaten b. ethnic c. together d. southeast 10. a. polluted b. dangerous c. comfortable d. temperate
II. Circle the best option:
1. Nearly 1,000 of the world's bird species are ….with extinction.
a. threatened b. endangered c. protected d. abandoned
2. You must be responsible _____ what you have done. a. for b. of c. at d. from
3. We regret __ you that we cannot approve your suggestion. a. inform b. to inform c. informing d. Informed
4. “_____ me a favour, Daisy.” Peter said. a. Make b. Get c. Do d. Supply
5. My house is old. It needs doing _____. a. on b. of c. up d. with
6. Peter went to France _____study French. a. so as to b. in order for c. so that d. all are correct
7. ____ for help, the woman tried to get out of the burning house. a. Shout b. To shout c. Shouting d. Shouted
8. ___ here before ? - Yes, I ____my holidays here last year. a. Have you ever been / spent
b. Have you ever been / spend c. Did you ever be / spending d. Were you ever / spend
9. Avoid ____ such a mistake again. a. doing b. to make c. making d. to do
10. She suggested a short break…. for a while. a. take b. took c. be taken d. taking
11. ____sure that you will take good care of these pets. a. Do b. Make c. Feel d. Show
12. By the way, can I ____ a suggestion ? a. make b. tell c. do d. talk
13. I usually read picture books in my ____ time. a. spare b. freely c. freedom d. freed
14. A housewife, in former days, spent ____ average of twelve hours ____ day doing housework.
a. a / a b. a / an c. an / a d. an / an
15. No longer ____ this typewriter. I have just bought a new computer. a. I use b. I do use c. do I use d. I using
16. He retired yesterday. He does not work here ____. a. any longer b. any more c. no longer d. a and b
17._____ the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities.
a. Because b. Thanks to c. While d. As
18. These boys were punished ____ they went to school late. a. in spite of b. because c. even though d. as if
19. World War II ____ in 1939. a. broke out b. throw out c. turn out d. make out
20. Nowadays labour-saving devices _______ for saving women’s working hours at home.
a. are used b. are using c. will be used d. had been used
21. Some people think it is …. to point at someone A. rude B. polite C. easy D. formal
22. Tom: “How do you do?” – Jerry: “…… ”A. yes, OK B. Not too bad C. How do you do? D. I’m well
23. A: “Bye!” – B: “ ……” A. See you lately B. See you later C. Thank you D. Meet you again
24. A: “ I’ve passed my exam. ” - B: “…………. ”
A. Good luck B. It’s nice of you to say so C. That’s a good idea. D. Congratulations!
25. I am sorry that you can not ____ with us on our journey. a. spend b. join c. delay d. control
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word :
1. The cattle drank from a river polluted with toxic chemicals.
a. waste b. colorless c. odorless d. poisonous
2. When the wastes are poured into the atmosphere, the air becomes contaminated and unpleasant to breathe.
a. dense b. dirty c. upon d. with
3. Sperm whale population are at risk due to hunting.
a. in extinction b. in danger c. on the decrease d. in fewness
4.During World War II women took over businesses for their absent husbands who were serving in the military.
 a. lost control b. out of control c. kept d. assumed control of
5.With birth control method, women can delay having children. a. put off b. take off c. keep off d. go off
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction:
1. Many people found it is moving to see a nine-year-old Japanese boy desperately searching for his family lost
in the quake and tsunami of March 11,2011.
2. Not only the number of mahogany trees has decreased markedly during the last decade, but other valuable
trees are becoming scarcer and scarcer as well.
3. If only I was rich and famous.
4. Because the heavy flood, many people are homeless.
5. People say that during World War II, many women take over the businesses for their absent husbands.
6. His mother was anxious because of his lazy.
7. The Segway, which is a two – wheel vehicle, will be a success.
8. Nothing can stop him achieving that goal, can’t they?
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following questions.
1. Dr. Smith is a good surgeon. He lives next door.
a. Dr. Smith that lives next door is a good surgeon. b. Dr. Smith, who lives next door, is a good surgeon.
c. Dr. Smith who lives next door is a good surgeon. d. Dr. Smith, whom lives next door, is a good surgeon.
2. People say that the Vietnamese people are hospitable.
a. It is said that the Vietnamese people are hospitable. b. It is said that the Vietnamese people being hospitable.
c. The Vietnamese people are said to be hospitable. d. a and c
3. You can not wash this dress; you must dry - clean it.
a. This dress can not being washed; it must being dry - cleaned. b. all are correct.
c. This dress can not washed; it must dry - cleaned. d. This dress can not be washed; it must be
dry - cleaned.
4. The clown amused the children.a.The clown had the children amusing. b.The children found the clown
amused c. The clown made the children amuse. d. The children were amusing the clown.
5. The film didn't come up to my expectation.
a. The film wasn't as good as I expected. b. I expected the film to be longer.
c. The film didn't end as I expected. d. I expected the film to be released sooner.
VI. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Today, many drugs (1) ___in only 60% the people (2) ____ take them. Worse, it is (3) ____that adverse
drug reactions kill 100,000 patients (4) __ year, making them the fifth leading cause of (5) ____ in America. (6)
____, when you have got a disease, you should (7) ____ to a doctor, and have a (8) ____ test. You had better (9)
_____ the medicines as the prescriptions instruct you. You also should check or even double check the drugs
(10) ____ a pharmacist dispenses.
1.a. affect b. influence c. afford d. effort 2. a. who b. whom c. which d. whose
3. a. counted b. added c. estimated d. subtracted 4. a. a b. the c. per d. a and c
5. a. die b. dead c. death d. deaden 6. a. because b. therefore c. whatever d. no matter what
7. a. go b. to go c. going d. went 8. a. medicine b. medical c. medicare d. medically
9. a. take b. took c. taken d. taking 10. a. who b. whom c. whose d. that
VII- Read the following passage and choose the best answer:
I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England. Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne. It is a
quite big city of about 200,000 inhabitants. There is a cathedral and a university. There are five bridges over the
River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town, Gates head, where there is one of the biggest shopping
centres in the world, the Metro Centre. A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining,
but now the chemical and soap industries are important. I moved from Newcastle ten years ago but I often
return. I miss the people, who are so warm and friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city,
where there are so many hills and streams.
1. Newcastle has____d .A. one of the biggest shopping centres. B. a wild, beautiful countryside
C. only one bridge that links it to the next town D. a population of about 200,000 people
2. According to the passage, the writer____ d.A. has never returned to Newcastle
B. has come back to live in Newcastle C. is still living in Newcastle D. doesn't live in Newcastle any more
3. Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle?...a A. Its main industry now is shipbuilding
B. It has a cathedral and a university. C. It is next to Gateshead . D. Its people are friendly.
4. Newcastle is______c . A. a small town in England B. a city in the North of England
C. a city in the North East of England D. a city near the North East of England
5. Gateshead has one of_____ c in the world. A. the most beautiful countryside
B. the most important shipbuilding industries C. the biggest shopping centres D. the largest rivers

Test………….grade 9 I. Pronunciation:
1. A. balloon B. hand C. band D. bamboo 1. a. excursion b. spacious c. resume d. pagoda
2. A. knight B. knee C. know D. kitchen 2. a. relax b. permit c. picnic d. visit
3. A. dump B. bulb C. tutor D. plumber 3. a. glorious b. possible c. protective d. necessary
4. A. worked B. stopped C. packed D. wanted 4. a. persuade b. believe c. instead d. anxious
5. A. tooth B. foot C. school D. food 5. a. picturesque b. campfire c. occupied d.
photograph
II. Choose the best answer:
1.________ at me, she smiled happily. a. To look b. Look c. Looked d. Looking
2.Sorry I can not out with you. My homework ______ yet.
a. has not been done b. have not been done c. has not been doing d. have not been doing
3. People say that the Vietnamese people are hospitable.
a. It is said that the Vietnamese people are hospitable. b. It is said that the Vietnamese people being hospitable.
c. The Vietnamese people are said to be hospitable. d. a and c .
4.______ of you must prepare a report yourself. a. Every b. Much c. More d. Each
5. Did you meet the girl _____was chosen as our monitor ? a. who b. whom c. whose d. which
6. References _________ in the examination room.
a. can not been use b. can not be used c. can not be use d. can use
7. If Peter ______ he would come. a. is invited b. was invited c. were invited d. has been invited
8. Have you met the girl _____we chose as our monitor ? a. who b. whom c. whose d. which
9. Nothing _______ since he left
a. is changed b. has been changed c. is changing d. has changed
10. If Peter ________ he_______ come to her party last night. What a pity !
a. is invited/will b. was invited/would c. were invited/would d. had been invited/ would have
11. You are not allowed to camp here without ...........a. permission b. persuasion c. protection d. decision
12_____ was in hospital after the accident.
a. A friend of mine b. One of my friends c. One of my friend d. a and b
13. File town is a popular............for art lovers. a. destination b. arrival c. department d. visitation
14.When 1 arrived the theater, the play .................... . I missed the first part.
a. had started b. started c. was starting d. has started
15. I have to put away the sofa as it ......much space. a. takes off b. takes up c. gives off d. gives away
16. A: l feel like having seafood for dinner, but we went to Tai Pak seafood last night.
B:........ go again? The food's great, and so is the view. a. Why don't b. Let's not c. Why not d. What about we
17. Many reliable methods of storing information ............. when computers arrived.
a. tend forgotten b. tend to forget c. tend to be forgotten d. tend being forgotten
18. It is him _____ helped me last night. a. which b. whom c. whose d. that
19. Peter does not like films, ______.
a. neither do his sister b. neither does his sister c. his sister dose neither d. neither his sister does
20. I would like to have my car _____. a. repair b. to repair c. repairing d. repaired
21. My car needs _____. a. to be repaired b. repairing c. repaired d. a and b
22. A: Do you mind if I borrow a chair? B: ……… Do you need only one?
a. I'm sorry. b. Not at all. c. Yes, I do. d. Yes, I would.
23. Cuc Phuong National Park is …160 km South West of Ha Noi. a. lied b. established c. abandoned d. located
24. You can call Peter for further information about… Netherlands. a. a b. an c. the d. no article
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word :
1. This job requires accuracy. a. precision b. carelessness c. independence d. certainty
2. We had to postpone our trip because of the storm. a. delay b. give away c. continue d. keep on
3.They were sacked because of their carelessness. a. because b. due to c. although d. despite
4. Their hard work led to great success. a. made up b. resulted in c. brought up d. suffered from
5. It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger ones. …..b
A. urgent B. unavoidable C. important D. necessary
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction:
1 Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today.
2. Because of the approaching storm, the wind began to blow hard and the sky became dark as evening.
3. The amount material publishing on the general topic has been tripled since March.
4. The format in which the data is presented in this research paper shows how efficient Miss Choo does.
5. All of the cities in Texas, San Antonio is probably the most picturesque.
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following questions.
1. They spoke too quickly for us to understand. a. They spoke so quickly that we couldn't understand it.
b. They spoke so quickly that we couldn't understand.
c. They spoke so quickly that we couldn't understand them.
d. They spoke quickly enough so that we couldn't understand them.
2. It is widely believed that hard work makes success…d
a. People think that success is when you work hard. b. Believers of success think that we should work hard.
c. Many people think that success at work is hard.
d. Many people believe that if you want to succeed, you should work hard.
3. My father couldn’t stand Tom’s behavior.
a. My father found Tom’s behavior intolerant b. My father found Tom’s behavior intolerable
c. My father was tolerant towards Tom’s behavior d. Tom’s behavior was not tolerable
4. She did not say a word and left the room.
a. She left the room without saying a word. b. She leaving the room without saying a word.
c. She left the room saying a word. d. She left the room to say a word.
5. A house in that district will cost at least $ 100,000. d
A. If you have $ 100,000, you can buy a house in that district.
B. $ 100,000 is the maximum price for a house in that district.
C. You won't be able to buy a house in that district for more than $ 100,000.
D. You won't be able to buy a house in that district for less than $ 100,000.
VI. Complete the passage by choosing the best option A, B, C or D: LEARNING HOW TO LEARN
There is usually one important subject missing from most school timetables. Very few students are (1)___c how
to organize their learning and how to (2)____a the best use of their time. Let's take some simple (3)___c. Do
you know how to (4)___c up words in a dictionary, and do you understand all of the (5)___d the dictionary
contains? Can you take notes quickly and can you understand them (6)___d? For some reasons, many schools
give learners no (7)____b with these matters. Teachers ask students to memorize pages from books, but don't
explain (8)____d to do it. Learning by heart can be useful but it is important to have a genuine (9)____d of a
subject. You can (10)____c a lot of time memorizing books, without understanding anything about the subject.
1. A learnt B. educated C. taught D. graduated 2. A. make B. take C. get D. give
3.A. rules B. seniences C. examples D. results 4.A. find B. research C. look D. get
5. A. themes B. subjects C. advice D. information 6. A before B. towards C. after D. afterwards
7. A. help B. instruction C. teaching D. ability 8. A. what B. why C. where D. how
9. A. Success B. information C. attention D. understanding 10. A. tell B. pass C. waste D. want
VII- Read the following passage and choose the best answer:
Children’s education is changing rapidly today. In the past, teachers made children sit still for hours. They made
them memorize all sorts of things. In other words, children had to go on repeating things until they knew them
by heart. Today, many teachers wonder if it possible to make children learn at all. They say you can only help
them learn. They say you must let children learn and discover things for themselves.
1. What did teachers make children do in the past?
A. stand for hours B. memorize everything C. repeat their homework D. sit for days
2. Children in the past were made to learn everything………A. by head B. by hand C. by hair D. by heart
3. Nowadays, many teachers say that they only ……………………
A. give children more homework B. make children learn C. help children D. teach children at home
4. Today, the modern learning method is ………
A. Letting children play computer games B. making children read a lot of books
C. doing homework for children D. letting children discover things for themselves