TEST NUMBER 4 GRADE 9

ABC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH WRITTEN TEST No 4- GRADE 9
TIME ALLOWANCE: 45minutes
Name ____________________________
Class 9 ___
I/ Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently : ( 1pt )
1. a. sticky b. live c. rice d. Jewish
2. a. although b. think c. that d. then
3. a. celebrate b. compose c. considerate d. congratulate
4. a. easter b. repeat c. east d. weather
II/ Circle the best answer( a, b,c or d) to complete the sentences (4pts):
5. Mr. Wilson, ____ yesterday, teaches chemistry.
a. I met b. whom I met c. that I met d. with who I met
6. The word ___ means “big wind” in Chinese.
a. hurricane b. tornado c. typhoon d. tsunami
7. Chocolate and eggs are what children receive _____ Easter.
a. at b. on c. in d. with
8. Tet is a good time when family members live ________ get together.
a. on b. at c. apart d. outside
9. Tet is a time for families to clean and ________ their homes
a. cover b. Install c. conserve d. decorate
10. Passover, a Jewish festival is celebrated freedom from __________.
a. slavery b. servants c. service d. labor
11. Some people consider Easter a __________ festival rather than a religious festival.
a. joyful b. joke c. cheer d. happily
12. Passover is also a / an __________ spring festival.
a. ancient b. modern c. new. d. disappointed
13. Passover is celebrated in Israel and by all __________ people.
a. English b. Vietnamese c. Japanese d. Jewish
14. Let me congratulate you _____ winning the prize!
a. on b. at c. with d. of

15. It is very nice _________ you to say so.
a. at b. of c.in d. On
16. Auld Lang Syne is the title of a Scottish song ________ means good time long ago.
a. who b. which c. having d. with
17. Peter, __________ can compose many pieces of music , sings very well.
a. which b. who c. whom d. whose
18. The men and animals ____ you saw on TV are from China.
a. who b. whom c. which d. that
19. I saw the boy _______ helped me last week.
a. who b. whom c. which d. whose
20. A funnel-shaped storms passing overland below a thunderstorm is called a ___.
a. typhoons b. tsunami c. tornado d. hurricane
III Combine two sentences, use the words given: (1pt)
21. The children are lovely. They are playing there.
 The children who ________________________________________________________
22. The shoes are expensive. They were made in Italy.
 The shoes which _________________________________________________________
23. Carol had a headache, but she still read until late.
 Although _______________________________________________________________
24. The storm destroyed the town completely.
The town________________________________________________________________
IV. Listen and fill one word in each blank (2pts):
If you live in an (25) ___________ zone, you should take some time to (26) _________
around your house. Place heavy books on the bottom of your bookshelves. Block the (28)
_______ on your fridge and washing machine to (27) ___________ them from moving. Put
hanging potted plants in plastic (29) ___________. Check the mirrors in your bathroom and
bedroom. Make sure they can’t move. Don’t put your bed next to a (30)_________
Planning where you are going to be during an earthquake is very (31)________ . The first
thing to remember is to stay (32)____________. Then you should sit under a strong table or
doorway, or stand in the corner of a room.

V. Read the passage below give corect forms of the words in brackets then answer the
questions. (2 pts)
In the United States, people celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s day. Mother’s day is
(33.celebrate) ____________ on the second Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother
usually receives (34. greet) ____________ cards and gifts from her husband and children.
The best gift of all for an American Mom is a day of leisure. The majority of American
mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard.
The working mother enjoys the traditional Mother’s Day custom of breakfast (or brunch)
cooked by her family and served to her on a tray in bed most. Later in the day, it’s also (35.
tradition) ____________ for the extended family group to get together for dinner, either in a
restaurant or in one of their homes.
Flowers are an important part of Mother’s Day. Mothers are often given a corsage or a
plant for the occasion, (36. particular) ____________ if they are elderly.
Father’s Day is celebrated through out the United States and Canada on the third
Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother’s day. Dad also receives greeting
cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of pleisure.
37. When do American people celebrate Mother’s day and Father’s Day?
______________________________________________________________________
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38. What kinds of gifts does the mother often get from her family members?
______________________________________________________________________
39. What does she love most?
______________________________________________________________________
40. Why are mothers’ working days often very hard?
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