EXERCISES FOR REVISION OF 1st SEMESTERGRADE 9

<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>EXERCISES FOR REVISION OF 1ST TERM –GRADE 9 I. MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Foreigners are always impressed by the ( friendship / friendly / friendliness ) of Vietnamese people . 2. Going swimming in the summer is never boring , ( isn’t it / is it / aren’t they / are they ) ? 3. Some students think wearing casual clothes make them ( feeling / to feel / feel ) comfortable . 4. My father often ( takes / gets / makes ) a lot of photos when he goes on a trip to the seaside . 5. I’ve worked here ( when / until / since ) I left college . 6. What ( details / information / aspect ) of learning English do you find most interesting ? 7. I want to learn at that school , but it ( loses / costs / spends ) much money . 8. What were you doing when the milkman ( comes / will come / came ) to your house ? 9. Richard is a writer .He ( writes / is writing / has written ) a lot of good novels so far . 10. Ann’s birthday is ( in / on / at ) February 15th . 11. If you ( won’t try / don’t try / haven’t tried ) harder , you won’t succeed . 12. She likes ( learn / learning / learnt ) English , so she attends the evening English class after school. 13. The book consists ( of / in / on ) ten chapters . 14. She used to ( walks / walking / walk ) past a museum on her way to school . 15. Malaysia is divided ( to / into / to ) two regions . 16. This street is named ( after / of / by ) a national hero . 17. He wishes he ( has / had / will have ) much money . 18. Mary ( wrote / has written ) a lot of books . 19. Jean cloth ( makes / was made / made ) from cotton in the 18th century . 20 . Everyone felt hungry and tired ( so / so that / because ) they stopped to have a snack . 21. ( On / In / Into ) weekends , they often drive to the countryside . 22. They asked her ( where does she lives / where she lives / where she lived ) 23. I asked if he ( liked / likes / would like ) that picture . 24. He hates ( getting / to get / get ) up early . 25. It’s ( fashionable / fashion / fashioned / fashions ) to wear short skirts and faded jeans now . 26. Maths and Literature are ( famous / compulsory / favorite / free ) subjects in Vietnamese schools . 27. My father ( was traveling / has traveled / used to travel / was used to traveling ) a lot when he was young . 28. She sings very ( beautiful / beauty / beautifully / beautify ) . 29. You won’t tell anyone about this , ( will you / don’t you / won’t you / do you ) ? 30. I’d like ( informs / informations / information / inform ) about your school . 31. We wish we ( visit / will visit / would visit / visited ) more places in Malaysia next time . 32. She asked me why I ( am learning / was learning/ has learnt / learn ) English . 33. During my trip to the countryside , I ( made / got / took / caught ) a lots of photos of the sights . 34. We were really ( impress / to impress / impression / impressed ) by the beauty of Ha Long Bay . 35. They looked eager to start the New School Year , ( did they / didn’t they / don’t they / do they ) ? 36. “ Do you like playing football ? “ Mr Quang said . A. Mr Quang asked me if I like playing football . B. Mr Quang ask me if I liked playing football . C. Mr Quang asked me if I liked playing football . D. Mr Quang asked me that I like playing football . 37. Our camping trip depends ( on / to / at / in ) the weather . 38. She woke up late ( because / so / although / as ) she didn’t have time for breakfast . 39. I ( know / have known / knew / knows ) her for five years . 40. Jean cloth doesn’t wear ( in / at / to / out ) easily . 41. She asked me if I ( speak / spoke / have spoken / speaking ) any other languages . 42. Viewers are able ( asking / ask / to ask / asked ) me if I liked pop music ..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> 43. Wearing uniform encourages students ( to be / being / be / are ) proud of being students of their school . 44. It’s coming dark , ( because / as / although / so ) let’s take a taxi . 45. She asked me what aspect of learning English I ( find / has found / found / am finding ) most difficult . 46. My close friend , Tom , is very excited ( about / in / with / on ) Tet holidays . 47. My grandmother ( feels / has felt / felt / is feeling ) better since she moved to the countryside . 48. The baby is sleeping in the next room .Please ( turn down / turn on / switch on / go up ) the television 49. The word Jeans comes from a kind of material ( to make / made / making / make ) in Europe . 50. Malaysia is divided ( to / into / at / about ) two regions , known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia . 51. The British team was looking forward to ( play / played / playing / plays ) against some serious competitions 52. Many Vietnamese women today prefer ( wear / to wear / wearing / wore ) modern clothing at work . 53. In Malaysia , English is a ( favorite / compulsory / national ) second language . 54. It was very hot , ( because / if / so ) I turned on the air conditioner immediately . 55. Peter’s father is a famous doctor , but he wishes his father ( were / has been / is ) a teacher . 56. My teacher said that she would see me ( in / on / at ) Sunday . 57. We are really excited to see a lot of ( interested / interesting / bored ) places in Ha Noi . 58. Rice ( is grown / are grown / grow ) in tropical countries . 59. Young generation is always fond ( at / in / on/of ) wearing jeans when going on a picnic . 60. Pleased to meet you .Let me ( speak / introduce / say ) myself . 61. John asked me ( what my name is / what my name was / what is my name) . 62. On Mary’s first day in Da Nang , Hoa ( got / took / made ) her to our school . 63. She ( said / asked / told ) him that she would go to Australia for her study the following year . 64. Last night , I was chatting with Peter when your mother ( phones / was phoning / phoned ) me . 65. We have learnt English ( when / for / since ) 7 years . 66. Two big department stores ( built / have built / were built ) in this village last year . 67. Everybody wants to go to the countryside at weekends to ( enjoy / live / touch ) fresh air there. 68. My teacher asked me ( where do I come from / where I come from / where I came from ) . 69. The design and the material for men are different ( on / from / which ) those used for women . 70. Everybody felt ( tired / interested / excited ) after a long hard working week . II. WORD FORM : 1. Most of the tourists enjoy the …………………… atmosphere in the countryside . ( peace ) 2. Maryam wanted …………………….. Lan to Kuala Lumpur .( invite ) 3. Our journey to the village is very ……………………. .( interest ) 4. We had a picnic on the river bank before ………………….. home .( go ) 5. We need some …………………….about the course .( inform ) 6. The young like wearing jeans because they are ………………..( fashion ) 7. They ………………… a lot of photos on their trip to the countryside last Sunday .(take) 8. Ideas on childcare may ……………….. considerably between the parents .( different ) 9. Skiing has become very ……………….. recently .( popularity ) 10. Thanks to the ( invent ….) of labor – saving devices , women today spend less time doing housework 11. I hope all of the children in the world live ………….. ( happy ). 12 . Sy Hoang is a famous ………….. of Ao Dai in our country .( design ) 13. Yesterday was an …………….. day .We had a camping trip with our classmates .(enjoy) 14. We should listen to our teachers ……………….. ( careful ) 15. The buses often ……………..students at 5 o’clock in the afternoon .( collection ) 16. Many designers took ………………… from Vietnam’s ethnic minorities .( inspire ) 17. Nowadays , ao dai looks more modern and …………….. ( fashion ) 18. Jean cloth was made …………….. from cotton in the 18th century .( complete ) 19. If you want to ………….. the course , you must pass the written examination .( attendance ).

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> 20. The explosion ………………… destroyed the building . ( complete ) 21. It was …………….. of me to leave the door open during the night . ( care ) 22. Many roads were …………….by the flood two weeks ago .( damage ) 23. The pollution of this area is …………… bad . ( serious ) 24. Many designers took ……………. from Vietnam ‘s ethnic minorities .( inspire ) 25. This program is very ………………………… so it is useful .(inform) III. VERB FORMS : 1. Jeans ……………….. all over the world . ( sell ) 2. Who …………… the telephone ? ( invent ) _ Graham Bell . 3. Jack …………… a new computer last week . ( buy ) 4. “ Here is my telephone number “ _ “Thanks , I……….. you tomorrow “ ( call ) 5. I can’t recognize her because she ……………… a lot ( change ) 6. When Mrs. Brown looked out , she ………..her children playing near the pool .( see ) 7. When he finishes his homework , he ………….. soccer .( play ) 8. I…………………… here until she comes back .( wait ) 9. We ………………….. at once as soon as we get enough information .( leave ) 10. Look ! It …………………… heavily . ( rain ) 11. He ………………... all of his pictures to her 2 days ago .(bring) 12. He ……………………. to Da Lat several times so far .( be ) 13. She ………………….... ( not go ) to class yesterday because she was sick . 14. What ………….. you ………..( do ) at this time yesterday ? – I ……………… ( practice ) the piano . 15. “ Mary is in hospital “ – “ I know , I…………………. ( visit ) her tomorrow . 16. “ Oh , I have no money ! “ – “ Don’t worry , I …………. ( lend ) you some .” 17. Hurry up or we………… ( be ) late for school . 18. Wood ……………. ( float ) on the water . 19. Bees …………. ( make ) honey . 20. Julia ………………… ( make ) over 30 movies since she moved to Paris . 21. He found an interesting website while he ……………..…. ( surf ) the Internet . 22. He often falls asleep while he ……………………..… ( travel ) by train . 23. Helen ? I think she ………………….. ( write ) a letter at the moment . 24. This is the third time I ……………………… ( visit ) Petronas Towers in Malaysia . 25. Right now , Helen ……………………. ( have ) a shower.Do you want to ring her later? 26. This ………………………. ( happen ) to Helen while she was working in the factory . 27. If you ……………………. ( not / have ) a bicycle , I will give you a lift . 28. We……………………… ( be ) friends since we were at school . 29. He will buy a car if he ……………….. ( win ) a lottery . 30. The accident happened while he ……………………… ( drive ) too fast . 31. While the parents …………………... ( have ) dinner , their children …………..……. ( run ) about last night . 32. They ……………….. ( eat ) sushi at least five times so far . 33. When …………….. you ( go ) to school for the first time ? 34. Olympic Games ………… ( take ) place every four years . 35. I cannot decide where ……………. ( go ) for my holiday . 36. We are looking forward to ………………. ( have ) a vacation . 37. Do not let him ……. ( go ) in . 38. We watched her …….. …….( sew ) the new dress yesterday . 39. Do you notice the man……… …….. ( sit ) over there ? 40. The Prime Minister refused …….……… ( answer ) the questions of the Press . 41. The teacher persuaded me ……………… ( study ) at that school . 42. My parents allowed me …………....( use ) their computer . 43. He advised us …………..… ( work ) more in the library ..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</span> 44. She encourages me …….……. ( take ) part in the club . 45. Would you mind ………..…. ( lend ) me your book ? 46. Would you mind If I ……….. ( use ) your dictionary ? 47. She is busy ……………..… ( practice ) the piano . 48. It stopped …………………. ( rain ) and we went home . 49. International Fireworks Competitions ……….….. ( hold ) successfully every two years in Da Nang city . 50. So far, we …………………………….(review) four units for the 1st semester exam. IV. WRITING : 1. They are going to build a new school in this area = A new school………………………………………………………….. 2. The schoolyard is swept by the students every week .= The students …………………………………………………… 3. “ What do you think of this flat ? “. Nam said .= Nam asked me ……………………………………………………………. 4. I didn’t study well enough to pass the examination.= I didn’t study ……………………. so I…………………………. 5. I don’t have much time to read all the books I like .= I wish ………………………………………………………………….. 6. I do not know her address .I wish ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7. They have built the two new bridges in our city .= The two …………………………………………………………………. 8. “ Do you live near my house ? “ he said .=He asked me ………………………………………………………………………… 9. The children like to play in the rain .= …………………………. enjoy………………………………………………………………. 10. Nam is sorry that his younger sister is not here with him now .= Nam wishes…………………..................... 11. “ I am leaving here for Ha Noi tomorrow “ said Mrs Nga = Mrs Nga ……………………………………………………. 12. Mary last wrote to her pen pal 2 months ago = Mary has …………………………………………………………………… 13. “ Where do you live , Jack ?” said Tom .= Tom …………………………………………………………………………………… 14. The TV set did not work so he returned it to the store .=…………………………………………………….. because …………………………… 15. They have just introduced a new style of cars in our country . = A new style …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16. “ My father cannot speak English fluently “ said Lan .= Lan wishes……………………………………………………. 17. “ When will you finish your exam ?”my mother said.= My mother ………………………………………………….. 18. They tried their best to complete the course and that was why they passed it . = ……………………………………………………………………………... so ………………………………………………………………………. 19. What a pity ! my father can’t use a computer .I wish ………………………………………………………………………. 20. He has planted a lot of trees .= A lot of trees……………………………………………………………………………………… 21. “ What time can you come to see me ? “= He asked me ……………………………………………………………………… 22. She closed the window because it was cold outside = …………………………….. so ……………………………………. 23. English is an important subject so I learn it every day . = ……………………………………………….. …………because ………………………………………………………………………………… 24. “ Do you want to buy this new dictionary ?”- My mother asked me ………………………………………………. 25. My brother has bad marks .I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26. People use the Internet all over the world .=……………………………………………………………………………………. 27. Peter does not have a mobile phone .He wishes ……………………………………………………………………………….. 28. If you want to get good marks , you should…………………………………………………………………………………………. 29. He will pass the exam if ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30. Tom said : “ This food is delicious “ .=Tom told me ……………………………………………………………………………. 31. He turned on the air conditioner on because it was hot .= ………………………. so ……………………….............. 32. Having a trip abroad is very difficult for us .= It…………………………………………………………………………………… 33. If you do your test carefully , ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34. Take a taxi or you’ll be late for the flight .= If …………………………………………………………………………………… 35. Hoa got wet . She forgot her umbrella . =Because ……………………………………………………………………………….

<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span> 36. His father will buy him a laptop if………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 37. He has not driven the car since 2010.= He last ……………………………………………………………………………………. 38. I last met her 2 months ago . = I have ………………………………………………………………………………………………... 39. Do you have to speak English in class?→………………………………………………………………?(use Tag question) 40.We decided to stay at home because of the strong storm.→………………………………….......................... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….( use Adverb clause of Result) V. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition: I am Hoa. I’m staying (1) ________my uncle and aunt. I always wear school uniform when I am (2) ________ school. Wearing uniforms encourage me to be proud (3)________my school. I usually go to school (4) ________Monday (5) ________Friday. My classes usually finish at 11.15(6) ________ morning, so I arrive home (7) ________11.15. I usually have English classes (8) ________Monday and Friday. I am good(9) ________English. I like listening (10) ________English songs (11) ________my free time. I have learned English (12) ________4 years. I think English will be necessary (13) _______my job in the future. 14. Women usually wear the ao dai ________special occasions. It has never been out _______fashion. 15. Jean cloth was made ________cotton ________the 18th century 16. It is necessary ________ students ________wear school uniform. 17. My home village is ________ the south ________Da Nang city. 18. I’m looking forward ________ hearing from you. 19. Nobody can deny the benefits ________ the Internet in our life. 20. You have read this article ________ the website, haven’t you? F. FIND OUT AND CORRECT THE MISTAKES : 1. The children enjoy to watch the performing animals . A B C D 2. I am looking forward in hearing from you . A B C D 3. My parents said they are happy to see you again . A B C D 4.That girl is Japanese but she speaks Vietnamese quite good . A B C D 5. I am very tired now because I stay up late to watch an interesting football match on TV last night . A B C D 6.Do you intend to have an excited trip for the coming holidays ? A B C D 7.She enjoyed listening to music and go shopping. A B C D 8. My cousin has been in the army for he was 18. A B C D 9. I didn't receive Lan's email since she moved to Nha Trang last month. A B C D 10. It has been a long time since I have visited Kuala Lumpur. A B C D 11. Nam uses to go fishing when he was young. A B C D 12. It rained heavily while I slept soundly last night. A B C D.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span> 13. John can't play football now. He wishes he can play it. A B C D 14. What often do you write to your pen pal? - Twice a month A B C D 15. Your brother likes watching documentaries, isn't he? A B C D 16. You didn't read the article about environment, have you? A B C D 17. Tom said that he is learning English in an evening class. A B C D 18. He used to working full time but now he is a pastime worker. A B C D 19. Mary speaks English and French, does she? A B C D 20. If I will see you tomorrow, I will give you a present. A B C D VI. Complete the tag questions: 1. Your sister won’t be late,…………………….? 2. You’re hungry,…………………..? 3. Mary doesn’t know the answer,…………………..? 4. He can speak English,……………………? 5. Your uncle is a journalist,…………………………? 6. She hasn’t sent any e-mail to her friends,……………………? 7. You parents worked in a factory,…………………..? 8. She will be here tomorrow,………………………? 9. This picture is yours,……………………….? 10. Let’s go somewhere for a drink,………………………………….?. VII. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest(1-20) and the word which has different stressed syllable.(21-30) 1. teacher 2. bags 3. purpose 4. regions 5. honest 6. jeans 7. divide 8. needed 9. visit 10. material 11. hurricane 12. trust 13. chopsticks 14. trace 15. celebrate 16. reply 17. heavy. bear cars remotegrow poets honor students region wanted busy gather tidal pollute charity grade decorate hobby clean. please plans. team books pagoda writers labels hour home fashions labels comic slit phoned collected consist noisy fashion bag provide describe plumber erupt children Christmas shape planet Jewish festival happy simply heat bean.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(7)</span> 18. divided 19. find 20. acted. saved high warned. spoiled think decided. cleaned rice lifted. 21. pilot 22. reduce 23. Christmas 24. musician 25. climate 26. fashion 27. enjoy 28. notice 29. separate 30. unique. report faucet typhoon century ringgit worldwide depend divide tropical tunic. children water culture tradition notice complete mention depend religion poetry. money litter breakfast designer depend model design become logical equal THE END.

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