Bài tập Tiếng Anh 9 - Không đáp án - Lưu Hoằng Trí

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1. LƯU HOẰNG TRÍ (Giáo viên chuyên Anh – Trường THPT Nguyễn Thượng Hiền – TP. HCM) BÀI TẬP TIẾNG ANH 9 (KHÔNG ĐÁP ÁN) NHÀ XUẤT BẢN ĐẠI HỌC QUỐC GIA HÀ NỘI
2. Lời nói đầu Các em học sinh thân mến! Chúng tôi biên soạn “Bài tập Tiếng Anh 9 – Không đáp án” dùng kèm với “Tiếng Anh 9”của Nhà xuất bản Giáo dục Việt Nam với sự kết hợp của Tập đoàn Xuất bản Giáo dục Peason, và dành cho các em học sinh lớp 9 ở bậc Trung học Phổ thông. Chúng tôi tập trung biên soạn các dạng bài tập nhằm phát triển năng lực giao tiếp bằng tiếng Anh thông qua kĩ năng nói, đọc, viết, trong đó có chú ý đến tâm lí lứa tuổi của học sinh lớp 9. Bài tập dành cho mỗi đơn vị bài học bao gồm:  Phần A: Phonetics (Ngữ âm)  Phần B: Vocabulary & Grammar (Từ vựng và ngữ pháp)  Phần C: Speaking (Nói)  Phần D: Reading (Đọc)  Phần E: Writing (Viết)  Hai bài kiểm tra: Test 1 và Test 2(mỗi bài kiểm tra gồm 50 câu hỏi với bài tập phát triển các kĩ năng trên) Các bài “Test yourself” giúp học sinh tự kiểm tra những nội dung kiến thức, và rèn luyện các kĩ năng sau mỗi 3 đơn vị bài học. Các bài tập trong “Bài tập Tiếng Anh 9 – Không đáp án” đa dạng, phong phú, bám sát từ vựng, ngữ pháp và chủ đề trong sách giáo khoa “Tiếng Anh 9”của Nhà xuất bản Giáo dục Việt Nam và Tập đoàn Xuất bản Giáo dục Peason. Liên hệ Zalo 0988 166 193 để xem tài liệu Chúng tôi hi vọng rằng “Bài tập Tiếng Anh 9 – Không đáp án” sẽ là một tài liệu tự học hữu ích cũng như một phương tiện hỗ trợ cho việc rèn luyện, nâng cao trình độ Tiếng Anh cho học sinh lớp 9. Mặc dù đã có nhiều cố gắng trong việc biên soạn, song không thể tránh khỏi thiếu sót. Chúng tôi rất mong nhận được những đóng góp quý báu của các bạn đồng nghiệp và các em học sinh để cuốn sách càng hoàn thiện hơn trong lần tái bản sau. Xin trân trọng cảm ơn! Tác giả
3. Unit1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT A. PHONETICS Underline the content words that are stressed in the following sentences. Practise reading the sentences aloud. 1. This tour takes you to the outskirts of Hue. 2. During their stay in Hanoi, most tourists insist on a trip to Van Phuc Silk Village. 3. Banh chung of Tranh Khuc village is famous for its distinctive flavour. 4. Cao Thon craft village in Hung Yen is among the largest incense-making villages in Viet Nam. 5. Nhat Tan peach flowers have become a brand of Ha Noi. 6. Pomelos from Phu Dien Village in Ha Noi is the most famous for its special taste. 7. For Hmong women, traditional clothing consists of an outer garment with a colorful and decorative collar. 8. Not only domestically famous, products of the village have been in many countries around the world. B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR I. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verbs from the box. cover make cast carve knit draw embroider mould 1. Every region has a different quality of clay, varnish color, and burning technique in pottery making. 2. Recently, Southeast Asia's largest bronze statue of the Buddha erected in Bai Dinh pagoda was by artisans from Van Diem bronze village. 3. cocoon silk was one of the women's chores 3,000 years ago. 4. At the beginning of the 20th century, Vietnamese artists used lacquering techniques to drawand pictures for decorations. 5. In the early 20th century, most houses, beds, and household were from bamboo and rattan. 6. With only needles and colorful rolls of thread, craftswomen silk pictures, usually of natural wonders such as birds, plants, or landscapes. 7. Conical hats are by using young palm leaves along a circular bamboo frame. 8. In Dong Ho Village (Bac Ninh) or Sinh Village (Hue), the painter who the folk picture is a craft village farmer. Liên hệ Zalo 0988 166 193 để xem tài liệu II. Match some famous Dong Ho paintings with their themes. Write the answer in each blank. Answer A B 1. The Hen and Her Chicks A. moral sayings 2. The Trung Sisters B. laughing at the ceremonious and complicated rites of the elite of the time 3. Thuy Kieu C. patriotism 4. Master Toad D. an image of prosperity 5. The Rat's Wedding E. a humorous attack against polygamy 6. Jealousy (showing a husband and his F. making fun of the scholars who recited sentences second wife threatened by his first wife) all day that they had learned by heart
4. III.Match the most well-known traditional craft villages in Viet Nam with their short descriptions. Write the answer in each blank. A. Tan Chau Village, An Giang Province B. Tranh Khuc Village, Ha Noi C. Bat Trang Village, Ha Noi D. Vong Village, Ha Noi E.Van Phuc Village, Ha Noi F. Dong Ho Village, Bac Ninh Province G.Dinh Yen Village, Dong Thap Province H. Quat Dong Village, Ha Noi I. Chuong Village, Ha Noi J. Yen Thai Village (also Buoi Village), Ha Noi 1. ___ There are many embroidery villages in Vietnam, but this village in Thuong Tin District has the highest quality embroidery products. 2. ___ Situated on the bank of Nhue River, about 10km southwest Ha Noi Old Quarter, the village is famous for its traditional wearing and premium quality silk products. 3. ___ The province which is home of endless rice fields and stunning lotus ponds is the place where a handicraft village is located that is famous for its woven sedge mats. 4. ___ The 500-year-old ceramic making village is located about 10 km away from Ha Noi to the right side of the Red River. There you can find beautiful ceramics and the makers. 5. ___ From the15th century, it was well-known in ancient Thang Long Citadel for making various kinds of paper especially poonah-paper, often used by the royals and kings. 6. ___ It has been famous for a type of folklore painting. These paintings have been crafted since the 16th century and were traditionally hung during the Tet Festival. 7. ___ Located in Thanh Oai District, this village is well-known for its special product – conical hats made of palm leaf. 8. ___ Its black silk is highly valued and widely appreciated for its specialsoftness, durability. Clothes made from its silk bring those who wear it comfort since it is cool in hot weather and warm in the cold. 9. ___ Green sticky rice is a delicacy that is made only in autumn and loved by all Vietnamese. 10. ___ It is famous for making "banh chung", a typical square, sticky rice cake for the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. The cake produced here is famous for its distinctive flavour. IV. Fill in each blank in the sentences with the correct word from the box. drumhead embroidery carvings popularity generations making materials layers experience craft l. To make a banh chung cake, four or five of dong leaves are used as the wrapping of the dumpling, with the green blade of the outside leaf turned outward. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 5
5. 2. Musk-incense is a 100-year-old traditional craft in Cao Thon Village, Hung Yen. 3. Cu Da Village in Thanh Oai, Ha Noi is proud of the long history of vermicelli making, which have been passed down for . 4. Hmong women of Y Linh Ho Village near Sa Pa are reviving the traditional skills of batik and in order to make handicraft products for income. 5. Visiting Doi Tam Village in Duy Tien, Ha Nam, you will have opportunities to study the secretof the of drum making. 6. Stretching a(n) is the most difficult task because it requires craftsmen's skills to assess the sound. 7. Most Vietnamese well know the saying, "Nga Son mats, Bat Trang ceramics" which signifies the of these two locations. 8. Cho Lau rice paper cake is delicious because the to prepare and make it must follow strict production steps, as well as the secrets of mixing flour. 9. Tuy Loan rice paper is famous, thanks to the from grandparents, and grandchildren's promotion. Liên hệ Zalo 0988 166 193 để xem tài liệu 10. Go Cong altar cabinets are widely known for their nice shape, high-quality wood, and skilful . Notes: - Cho Lau is a small town of Bac Binh District located north of Binh Thuan Province. - Tuy Loan Village is in Hoa Phong Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang. V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given in brackets in the correct form. l. The traditional handicraft villages used to accept the fact that there was a shortage of investments and human resources. (face) ___ ___ 2. Farmers can earn enough money from traditional handicrafts as they are free between harvests. (live) ___ ___ 3. People in the community often have a friendly relationship with one another so that they can follow the same craft. (get) ___ ___ 4. In the future, some traditional handicraft cooperatives will have no more wood to make wooden furniture. (run) ___ ___ 5. After the trip, you return to the harbor to take a boat trip to Hoi An. (come) ___ VI. Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator provided and make any necessary changes. 1. Many craft families stopped their business. There is the economic crisis in the world. (because) ___ ___ 2. Dong Ho paintings are simple. These pictures reflect a typical characteristic of Vietnamese labourers, (although) Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 6
6. ___ ___ 3. Three villages were chosen for the pilot project. The Asia Foundation had worked with local authorities. (after) ___ 4. We do not have many handicraft products that are well-known abroad. There are thousands of craft trades nationwide. (though) ___ ___ 5. The craft village must also meet environmental requirements. It wants to develop craft village tourism. (so that) ___ ___ 6. Viet Nam began integrating into the international economy a few decades ago. Production in craft villages developed strongly, meeting demand for domestic decoration, and construction. (when) ___ ___ 7. At the age of over 80, the artisan is instructing the craft to his grandchildren. He wants them to preserve this ancient craft. (so that) ___ ___ 8. The workers have taken several steps to whiten the palm leaves. They sew together the leaves and the rings. (after) ___ ___ 9. The conical hat has several useful functions. It protects the wearer's head and face from sunlight or rain, and it also works as a handy fan on hot summer days. (because) ___ ___ 10. Local people in Thanh Ha pottery village near Hoi An continue following their craft. There isn't enough support for maintaining the old traditions and skills. (although) ___ ___ C. READING I. Read the passage, and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Bau Truc pottery items are made from clay from the Quao River mixed with sand. Clay is collected from the river only once a year, each lasting for half a month. Clay is taken more or less depending on the ability of each person. In the clay collecting season, local people try to take as much clay as they can to store, for use in the entire year. Currently, people in Bau Truc pottery village still make pottery items in the traditional way. They do not use the wheel but the craftsmen have to turn around the products. The potters shape their products by skillful hands and feet around a pole-round pillar, rather than on the wheel. From this step, silky clay block initially gradually forms a smooth rounded hollow blocks, then the formation of flower vases, or water pots. Bau Truc's craftsmen use wet cloths to make the product surface smooth. These items are decorated with seashells, snails or hand-made paintings featuring the daily life of Bau Truc's people. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 7
7. TF 1. Clay can be collected from the Quao River all year round. 2. Bau Truc pottery is famous because people only use fine clay to make their products. 3. People still make the pottery in the traditional way. 4. Craftsmen shape the pottery items only with their hands and feet. 5. The pots nowadays are shaped on the potter's wheel. 6. Craftsmen use simple ways to make the product surface smooth. 7. The craftsmen's skills can make the blocks of clay become lively and useful. 8. The designs of Bau Truc pottery reflect the life of local people. II. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow. Bat Trang Pottery Village Bat Trang, a traditional porcelain and pottery village with history of seven centuries, is an interesting attraction in Ha Noi that tourists should not ignore. Located in an area rich in clay, the village has advantage of ingredients to create fine ceramics. Moreover, lying beside the Red River, between Thang Long and Pho Hien, two ancient trade centers in the north of Viet Nam during the 15th-17thcenturies. Bat Trang's ceramics were favourite products not only in the domesticmarket, but also foreign ones thanks to Japanese, Chinese and Western trading boats that passed by. In the 18th and 19th centuries, due to restricting foreign trade policy of Trinh, Nguyen dynasties, it was difficult for pottery products in Viet Nam to be exported to foreign countries, and some famous pottery-making villages like Bat Trang, or Chu Dau (Hai Duong province) went through a hard time. Since 1986, thanks to economic reforms and development, more attention has been paid to the village and the world gets a chance to know more about Vietnamese porcelain through many high quality exported Bat Trang's ceramic products. Bat Trang ceramics are produced for daily household use (bows,cups, plates, pots, bottles ), worshipping, or decoration purposes. Nowadays, the pottery artists bring into ceramics many innovations in production techniques, and creativity in products' features, so many new products have been made, and even daily household items may have the beauty like decoration ones. Visiting Bat Trang, tourists can visit Bat Trang Porcelain and Pottery Market where they can directly make pottery products by themselves. Many youngsters and foreign tourists are interested in this pottery-making experience, and spend a whole day in the market making a souvenir for their families or friends. Task 1: Match a word in column A with its definition in column B, writing the answer in each blank. Answer A B 1. rich (adj) A. of or inside a particular country 2. domestic B. limiting a certain activity 3. restricting (adj) C. new ideas or methods 4. innovations (n) D. containing a lot of something Task 2: Read the passage again, and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). TF 1. Bat Trang pottery has been developed since the 7th century. 2. Bat Trang’s pottery products were exported to foreign markets during the 18th and 19th centuries. 3. Its location beside the Red River has provided an enormous source of fine clay as ingredient for pottery making. 4. Many Japanese, Chinese and Western trading boats came to Pho Hien during he 15th and Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 8
8. 17thcenturies. 5. Artisans in Bat Trang village have always kept the traditions without any changes. 6. Bat Trang Village has been the only centre of pottery in the north of Viet Nam for centuries. 7. Political policies have had influence on development of pottery and the ceramic crafts. 8. Tourists may have experience of making pottery pieces by themselves. III.Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow. Cham Brocade Weaving Village ___ The brocade weaving craft of Cham ethnic people in My Nghiep not only carries the traditional beauty of brocade but also fills with the typical Cham cultural value with original designs and variable products such as: sarong, shawl, hat, overcoat ___ Located at about 10km south of Phan Rang City, My Nghiep Village belongs to Ninh Phuoc and it is the only traditional brocade weaving of Cham people in Ninh Thuan. According to local people, Polnuga King was a famous artisan who created this craft and taught villagers about the spinning and weaving since the 11th century. ___ Liên hệ Zalo 0988 166 193 để xem tài liệu Long time ago, My Nghiep villagers planted cotton for materials, used spate and Chum Bau trees and thin mud for dyeing materials, and used simple looms to make quality products and artistic flower designs on fabric. Their products have been sold to Cham people as well as other neighbouring inhabitants. ___ Through many ups and downs, the brocade weaving of the Cham people has been well developed. Visiting My Nghiep village, you will have chance to see the skillful hands of weavers and artisans to make sophisticated brocade products such as skirts, coats, scarves, table cloths, bed covers, belts with different designs. ___ You will be attracted by the original and natural designs and colours. Each brocade is almost unique because of the creation and sudden inspiration of My Nghiep villagers. It is very easy to notice the ideas and sentiments of Cham people in each brocade to create a typical Cham cultural message to pass down from generation to generation. ___ The harmony combination of tradition and modern helps brocade get a strong foothold in local and international markets. In recent years, there are more and more tourists coming to My Nghiep village. Especially, foreigners are very keen on the sarong which is a formal dress of ancient King and Queen with sophisticated designs and made by soft fabric material. Task 1. Match the headings with the paragraphs. A. The distinctive features of My Nghiep brocade B. The way to make traditional products C.Present status of the craft D. Introduction to the village E. Efforts to keep the traditional craft F. Location and its origin Task 2: Match a word in column A with its definition in column B, writing the answer in each blank. Answer A B 1. looms A. a strong position 2. ups and downs B. gentle feelings Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 9
9. 3. sentiments C. a long piece of thin cloth which is worn wrapped around the waist 4 4. foothold D. the idea that you want to make someone understand 5. message E. equipment that is used for making cloth 6. sarong H.a mixture of good and bad things Task 3: Read the passage again, and then answer the following questions. 1. Who taught Cham people the brocade weaving craft? ___ 2. What were the materials of making brocade? ___ 3. What are the typical products of My Nghiep village? ___ 4. What makes their products unique? ___ 5. What is the message that Cham people want to pass down to future generations? ___ 6. Which product are foreigners very interested in? Why? ___ ___ D. SPEAKING I. Complete the conversation about a one-day field trip to traditional craft villages, using the responses (A-H) given. A.You’ll know about the way they make the paper, the way to make the paint and also talk with the artisans. B. Dong Ho village is in Thuan Thanh district of Bac Ninh province, over 30 kilometres east of Ha Noi, and Dong Ky village is in Tu Son town, Bac Ninh, not far away from Dong Ho. C. Well, I have worked something to present to our class for discussion at the next meeting. D. I think the paintings reflect the hope for a peaceful happy and prosperous life in the coming year. E. I think we'll visit Dong Ho painting village in the morning and Dong Ky carpentry village in the afternoon. F.They make many beautiful products with nice carving pictures on them. G. The trip also provides you a short break out of Ha Noi to enjoy fresh air, tranquil scenery of rice- paddy fields. H. After that, we'll have lunch with the foods and drinks that we have already brought along. Nick: Our form teacher said that our class would have a one-day field trip to some traditional craft villages next month. Have you had the plans yet, Mi? You're the class monitor. Mi: (1) ___ Nick: Where will we go, Mi? Mi: (2) ___ Nick: Sounds interesting. Where are they? I've heard about them already, but I'm not sure. Mi: (3) ___ Nick: I'll think our class should gather at our school gate at about seven o'clock. We should set off early Mi: Right. I think it's from seven to half past seven. It takes us one hour to get to Dong Ho Village by coach. (4) ___ Nick: I enjoy fresh air in the countryside. Are Dong Ho paintings very popular during the Tet festivals, Mi? Mi: I think so, Nick. (5)___ Nick: What will we do first in Dong Ho village? Mi: There you will visit a workshop to see the special paintings made by the artists. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 10
10. (6) ___ Nick: Sounds interesting. I've heard about some Dong Ho's famous paintings, such as “catching coconuts”,“mice wedding" and "jealousy". Mi: (7) ___ Nick: And after a short rest after lunch, we’ll head to Dong Ky Village. Mi: Of course. This is the most famous carpentry village in Viet Nam. (8) . At about three o'clock in the afternoon, we'll get on the coach to come back to Ha Noi. Nick: It will definitely be a very interesting field trip. I can't wait II. Complete the conversation about the revival of a traditional craft village, using the responses given (A-J) given. A. We've had many large-scale foreign and domestic tours, as well as many other small group visits. B. Our cooperative tries to export our products to foreign markets, such as Europe, Japan or America. C. Many families in the village are abandoning this ancient craft, with young people looking for jobs in the cities. D. First, the government and some international organizations have worked with local people to develop new economic and employment opportunities for traditional craft villages in Bac Ninh province. E. My entire family as well as many others has been producing the same jars and pots for decades. F. Cooperatives are still a potentially important source of employment in many rural areas. G. The challenge is that Phu Lang has to adapt to the modern economy, and we have to make new, market-oriented products. H. We designed activities to identify and utilize local resources, and to develop management structures, products, marketing, and facilities. Phong: Hello. Brother Giang. Would you tell us about the revival of the traditional craft in your village of Phu Lang, Bac Ninh province? Is that right? Giang: That's it. Ours is a traditional ceramic handicraft village about 30km north of Ha Noi. (1) ___ ___ Phong: Have you got any problems? Giang: Business is increasingly bad: plastic and steel household products from China and Thailand have reduced the demand for ceramic goods. (2) ___ ___ Phong: But you've decided to stay in your village. Can you tell me the reason? Giang: I want to get over the challenge. (3)___ Phong: How could you get over the challenge? Giang: (4) ___ Phong: Sounds good. Have you had any plans to make it come true? Giang: Of course. (5) ___ Phong: Awesome. I think tourism is also a good way to help you sell more products. Giang: I agree with you. We now run regular tours for tourists from nearby Ha Noi. (6) ___ Phong: I think many middle-class families in cities are increasing, so they buy a lot of ceramic products. Giang: Besides that, we've also been working to strengthen cooperatives. (7) ___ Phong: Cooperatives not only employ young people but help them earn good salaries. Giang: Certainly. (8) ___ E. WRITING Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 11
11. I. Complete the email to give your Australian pen friend some information about a short trip in Hue, using the sentences (A-G) given. A. After your stay at Thanh Tien, we will continue on our cycle ride through the local paddy fields and pastures. B. The artisans are delighted to show you this craft of creating prints in an age-old style. C. You can complete the trip with a car journey back to Hue and to your hotel. D. First, you can get on a boat to enjoy a gentle cruise downstream to visit the Sinh Handicraft Village. E. This village is famous for its handcrafted paper flowers especially the traditional flower of Vietnam, the Lotus. Dear Ann, For a half-day trip in Hue, you should go to the outskirts of Hue to visit the villages of Thanh Tien and Sinh. (1) ___. . You will go past the Dong Ba Market located by the Hen islet and arrive at the Sinh Handicraft Village where you will greeted by the local artisans. (2)___. You will be invited create a print of your own Chinese Horoscope sign. Then we take our cycles to visit the neighboring village of Thanh Tien. (3)___. These flowers are just beautiful and made with such care and precision. (4) ___. You can enjoy the beauty of the local scenery and see locals going about their daily activities of rice cultivation and flower gardening. (5) ___. Look forward to seeing you soon! Best wishes, Mi II. Write an email to your pen friend about a trip to craft villages around Hoi An, using the words or phrases below to make complete sentences. Add more words, if necessary. Dear David, 1. You/ start/ trip/ taking/ short walk down/ harbor/ Hoi An/ where/ you/ board/ wooden boat. ___ 2. First/ you/ get/ pottery Thanh Ha village/ where/ local people/ continue/ make/ craft pots/ hand. ___ 3. Then/ you/ continue/ visit/ carpentry village/ Kim Bong/ which/ have/ huge influence/ architecture/ Hoi An. ___ 4. The traditional carpentry/ keep/ alive/ and/ still used/ restoring/ old buildings/ Hoi An. ___ 5. Your trip/ finish/ boat trip/ back/ ancient town/ Hoi An. ___ Look forward to seeing you soon! Best wishes Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 12
12. TEST 1 (UNIT 1) I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1.A. layerB. frameC. artisanD. place 2.A. museumB. culturalC. drumD. sculpture 3.A. tableclothB. authenticityC.throughD. although II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. 4.A. artefactB. embroiderC. carpentryD. conical 5.A. complicatedB. experienceC. prosperityD. traditional III.Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. 6. In the past, local were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered costumes for the Vietnamese King, Queen and other Royal family members. A.skill workersB.skillfully worksC.skillful artistsD.skilled artisans 7. Craftvillages are becoming popular in Viet Nam. A.tourism attractionsB.tourist attractionsC. tour attractivenessD.physical attraction 8. Situated on the bank of the Duong River,the village was famous for the of making Dong Ho paintings. A. craftB. productionC.manufactureD.activity 9. Vietnamese traditional is done with a simple hammer and chisel. A. sculptural piecesB. sculptureC.sculptured featureD.sculptor 10. Now, at the age of over 80, the artisan is leaving the craft to his descendants with a desire to this ancient craft. A. preserveB.reserveC.changeD.consider 11. For that artisan, making the paintings is a career it supports the life of many generations of the family. A. so thatB.becauseC.because ofD.although 12. The Van Phuc producers silk have expanded their silk garment goods they can satisfy the varied demand for their silk. A. in order toB. despiteC. becauseD. so that 13. Weaving mats in Dinh Yen, Dong Thap used to be sold in the "ghost" markets set up at night and operated up to early morning the government built a new market five years ago. A. whenB. untilC. afterD. as soon as 14. The traditional craft has from generation to generation. A.passed downB. passedC.been passed downD.been passed by 15. Craftsmen have to the domestic and international markets so that they needn't depend on the middlemen for their sales. A. findB. find aboutC. find outD. find out about IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some extra words. materials individual respects craft tasks handicrafts attractions master For generations throughout history, the Vietnamese people gathered in communal villages surrounded by the rice fields. However, many farmers also learned to produce useful (16) for their daily lives from clay, bamboo, and other natural (17) . A number of villages developed a certain (18) for the Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 13
13. local market or to bring into local towns or capital cities for sale. This was the origin of the Vietnamese handicraft trade villages. These craft villages have undergone periods of varying success and failure throughout the 20th century. Some craft villages have developed and preserved their best skills and designs. In the craft village hall, the trade villagers often worship and periodically pay their (19) to the sacred craft (20) of handicraft, who has exploits in founding, teaching or preserving the particular designs that the villages produce. V. Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator provided and make any necessary changes. 21. Viet Nam's current labor costs are lower compared to other countries. It brings advantages to both medium and small handicraft manufacturers. (since) ___ ___ 22. Giang got the loans from the project. Then he opened a small enterprise of ceramics. (when) ___ ___ 23. Green Craft has a lot of difficulties. It continually works to improve its productivity, designs and samples. (although) ___ ___ 24. The government carried out a job training programme in rural areas. The gopvernment wanted young people to find jobs in their own villages. (so that) ___ ___ 25. Some heads of the businesses had problems to find markets. They have not been trained in management. (for) ___ ___ VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. Bau Truc pottery village of Cham ethnic minority is one of the oldest pottery villages in Southeast Asia. It is located about 10 kilometres in the South of Phan Rang town. The small village is (26) to more than 400 families, (27) 85% are in the traditional pottery business. The style is said to be handed (28) from Po Klong Chan, one of their ancestors from the immemorial time. People in Bau Truc use their skillful hands, bamboo-made circles and shells to create priceless works. It is (29) that while the Kinh people have switched to using wheel as an indispensable (30) , their Cham counterparts, on the contrary, still (31) talent hands and simple tools. To create a pottery product, a Cham craftsman only needs an anvil, not a potter's wheel, and other simple equipment and moulds and then uses hands to (32) pieces of clay into the works he wants. The clay is taken from the banks of the Quao River and is very flexible, durable when (33) . The skills needed to mix sand with the clay are also various. The amount of sand mixed with the plastic material is dependent on what the pottery used for and the sizes. For these reasons, Bau Truc pottery is quite different from pottery elsewhere. For example, water jars made in Bau Truc are always favoured by people in dry and sunny areas (34) the temperature of the water in the jars is always one centigrade cooler than (35) outside. 26.A. houseB. homeC. housingD. household 27.A. whichB. about whichC. for whichD. of which 28.A. downB. upC. inD. to Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 14
14. 29.A. surpriseB. surprisedC. surprisingD. surprisingly 30.A. equipmentB. toolC. machineD. instruments 31.A. rely onB. result inC. base onD. succeed in 32.A. developB. shapeC. influenceD. decide 33.A. heatingB. heating up C. be firedD. being fired 34.A. so thatB. althoughC. soD. because 35.A. itB. whatC. thatD. this VII.Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. Recently, we made a trip to visit Dong Ho village with a desire to meet the old artisan – Nguyen Huu Sam. Just when we arrived villagers at the dyke in the village and talked with the villagers about the artisan, they immediately told us about him. The old house owned by the artisan is situated in a long alley of the village. On the walls of the house there are many folk paintings in different genres, from daily life paintings to landscape paintings shown in a set of “four seasons”. Mr. Sam told us about his past. When he was three years old, he was instructed in the craft of making Dong Ho paintings by his father. At five, he could help his father apply the Dong Ho paintings, and learn how to print the paper with proper colours. At seven, he was able to draw with a pen and make the most difficult samples. Years went by and the soul of Dong Ho folk paintings has kept seashell powder paint to the poonah-paper. In the 1940s, this craft flourished. At that time, he was assigned by his parents to take the paintings to the market for sale. Mr. Sam said that 17 families in the village have been engaged in making Dong Ho paintings. Artisan Sam has always been devoted to the making of Dong Ho paintings and has waited for opportunities to restore this traditional craft. In 1967, when the local authorities assigned him to restore the traditional genre of Dong Ho folk paintings, he gathered 50 villagers with professional skills and collected hundreds of woodblocks to establish the Dong Ho Painting Cooperative. Thanks to his efforts, such famous painting as "Rat's wedding", “Rooster”, “Scene of jealousy” and “Writing verses about precious flowers" have been revived. Dong Ho paintings have been available in many parts of the world such as Japan, France, Germany, Singapore and the United States. 36. The themes of Dong Ho paintings are about . A. landscapesB. weddingsC. various aspects of lifeD. animals and flowers 37. In order to make Dong Ho paintings, we need seashell powder paint, the poonah-paper and . A. proper coloursB. waterC. marketsD. woodblocks 38. From paragraph 3, we can infer that when Mr. Sam was very young, he mostly helped his parents by A.applying the woodblocks with proper paints and pressing them on sheets of paper B.applying seashell powder to make various paints for painting making C.drawing with a pen and using proper paints to make many copies of paintings D.collecting and taking the paintings to the market for sale 39. All of the following can be inferred about the artisan - Mr. Sam – EXCEPT that . A.he is popular in the village B.he could paint when he was three C.he keeps a collection of Dong Ho paintings in his house D.the local authorities tried to revive the traditional genre 40. In the writer's opinions, the future of Dong Ho paintings is . A.internationalB.concerningC.optimisticD.negative VIII.Complete the conversation about the benefits and the challenges of traditional crafts, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 15
15. A. If a village loses its traditional craft, the link among its members can be lost. B. We should encourage young people come up with new ideas in order to have new designs and competitive products. C. They have taken on other work or moved to urban areas to look for jobs. D. The trade village has to have unique characteristics and a proper development plan. E. It can offer many jobs to local people and help them earn money, too. F. Many people will come back to their crafts if there are investments from the government. G. Farmers do earn some money when the crops have been over if they know a craft. Mi: Our group will present the topic of benefits and challenges of traditional crafts. Let's work out the main ideas, Mai. Mai: OK. Let's start with the advantages. (41) ___ Mi: I agree with you. The traditional craft can offer a good way of living and preserve the culture of local people. The artisans in many villages have opened courses to leave their crafts to the young generations. Mai: But there are many cases that young people are not interested in the crafts any more because of the low income. (42) ___ Mi: The community can help to keep traditions, revive production and offer jobs so that young people can support their families. Mai: Why don't we develop craft village tourism? (43) ___ Mi: Besides money, I think the bigger matter is the help from the government. The government can issue a policy to encourage the development of traditional crafts and carry out many training courses in rural areas, or offer big loans. Mai: That's right. (44) ___ Mi: They really need help because they are facing so many problems, including financial shortages, outdated technology, untrained labourers and environmental pollution. Mai: Don't forget that competition is an important factor, especially in the international market. (45)___ ___ Mi: Exactly. Some techniques still rely on outdated technology. IX. Write an email to your pen friend about Van Phuc silk village, using the words or phrases below to make complete sentences. Add more words, if necessary. Dear Susan, 46. It/ take/ you/ only 30 minutes/ motorbike/ go/ Van Phuc silk village/ centre/ Ha Noi. ___ 47. The village/ much well known/ traditional sericulture/ weaving/ silk products. ___ 48. Most visitors/ go/ observe/ skillful workers/ produce/ goods/ listen/ local stories. ___ 49. If/ you/ intend/ have/ silk pair/ formal clothes/ just select/ suitable materials/ and/ professional tailors here/ bring/ satisfaction. ___ 50. You/ buy/ silk/ clothes made of silk/ presents/ available/ village/ your choice. ___ Look forward to seeing you soon! Best wishes Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 16
16. TEST 2 (UNIT 1) I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1.A. attractionB. surfaceC. lacquerwareD. artisan 2.A. weaveB. treatC. dealD. drumhead 3.A. sculptureB. lanternC. potteryD. treat II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. 4.A. handicraftB. lacquerwareC. artisanD. pottery 5.A. historicalB. embroidery C. authority D. architecture III.Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. 6. The four-ton statue of hero Tran Vu, in 1667, still stands in Quan Thanh Temple. A. castB.castingC. to castD. to be vast 7. In 1990, due to the change of the economic situation, Dong Ho paintings were difficult to sell and many quit their job. A. craftsmanshipB.craft unionsC. craftsmenD.crafts 8. Making rice paper jobs and income for many locals, help many families out of poverty and become well-off. A.keepsB. getsC. applies forD. creates 9. Since changing the way of production, many craftsmen have voluntarilyjoined together to form A. cooperatesB. cooperationC.cooperativesD. cooperative 10. The artisan is delighted to to you the craft of creating prints in an old-age style. A.demonstrateB.explainC.expressD. provide 11. a majority of Vietnamese small and medium enterprises do not have in-house designers or specialized design staff, they have to hire freelance designers. A. WhileB. SinceC. Due toD. Despite the fact 12. a large number of the country's craft villages are suffering from a shortage of human resources and difficulties in building brand recognition, many international organizations have had projects to help them. A. HoweverB. ButC. EvenD. Although 13. Nowadays, Tan Chau artisans can produce silk of multiple colours they can meet customers' demands. A. soB. so thatC. butD. in order 14. The bronze casting craft in Viet Nam dated back fromthe age of King An Duong Vuong ancient bronze arrowheads were made. A. becauseB. althoughC. so D. when 15. In 1990, due to the change of the economic situation, many Dong Ho cooperatives had to . A. closeB. close inC. close downD. shut IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some extra words. handicrafts design quality return costumes skills appearance history There are many embroidery villages in Viet Nam, but Quat Dong village in Ha Noi is widely known for its products of high (16) . Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 17
17. Embroidery has been developing around here since the 17th century. In the past, local skilled artisans were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered (17) for the Vietnamese King, Queen and other Royal family members. The first man who taught the local people how to embroider was Dr. Le Cong Hanh, who lived during the Le dynasty. He learned how to embroider while on a trip to China as an envoy, and taught the villagers of Quat Dong upon his (18) . Although these (19) eventually spread across the country, the Quat Dong’s artisans' creations are still the most appreciated. In order to create beautiful embroideries, an artisan must be patient, careful and have an eye for (20) , along with clever hands. Nowadays, Quat Dong products may range from clothes, bags, pillowcases, to paintings and decorations, which are exported to many countries. V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given in brackets in the correct form. 21. Labourers in the Mekong Delta can earn enough money from their crafts during the flood seasons. (live) ___ 22. The methods of producing handcrafted paper flowers in Thanh Tien village in Hue were transferred from generation to generation to keep the craft alive. (pass) ___ 23. The tour guide gave a short speech so that foreign visitors could get information about the process of making fish sauce in Phu Quoc. (find) ___ 24. Craft village development is now a good way to solve the poverty in rural areas. (deal) ___ 25. We are thinking with pleasure about the trip in order to discover the traditional craft villages round Hue. (forward) ___ VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. Marble Mountains is a group of five smaller mountains (26) Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. It is also a travel itinerary linking Da Nang City to the ancient town of Hoi An and Hue City. As the name suggest, the Marble Mountains used to be a place providing input (27) for craftsmen in the village, but the local government banned marble exploitation for (28) that the five mountains could disappear. Most of the marble for the village now comes from northern provinces such as Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and Thai Nguyen. As a further step to diversify products, the marble fine arts village has (29) marble from Pakistan. As far as I know, the man who (30) marble craftsmanship to the region came from Thanh Hoa, and most craftsmen in the village had handed down the craft from generation to generation. There are some 3,000 handicraft workers in Non Nuoc village. (31) , these are only 70 skillful craftsmen who can (32) souls into marble sculptures are other workers have finished (33) the products. In the shops along the highway, you can see different marble products in all shapes and sizes, from contemporary (34) to religious sculptures. And of course you will have a chance to see craftsmen (35) their art and turning soulless marble into sophisticated sculptured products. 26.A. to representB. representC. representedD. representing 27.A. substanceB. materialsC. clayD. things 28.A. fearB. worryC. concernD. threat 29.A. boughtB. introducedC. importedD. exported 30.A. sentB. passedC. transferredD. brought 31.A. MoreoverB. HoweverC. For exampleD. Luckily Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 18
18. 32.A. blowB. sendC. hit D. spend 33.A. developingB. influencingC. shapingD. deciding 34.A. workB. worksC. workingD. employment 35.A. performingB. makingC. entertainingD. operating VII.Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. Sedge Mat Craft Village In Tien Giang Province In the Mekong Delta., Long Dinh village of Tien Giang province is famous for its traditional craft of weaving flowered mats. The mat's high quality makes them popular domestically, and they are also exported to markets worldwide including Korea, Japan and America. In spite of its well-established reputation for this traditional craft, mat weaving only started here some 50 years ago. It was first introduced by immigrants from Kim Son, a famous mat weaving village in the northern province of Ninh Binh. However, the technique of weaving sedge mats in Long Dinh, as compared with other places in the South, is somewhat different. Long Dinh branded mats are thicker and have more attractive colours and pattems. Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice. Long Dinh mat production mainly occurs during the dry season, from January to April. Weavers have to work their hardest in May and June, otherwise, when the rainy season starts in July, they will have to put off finishing their products till the next dry season. No matter how much work it requires, Long Dinh mat producers stick with this occupation, as it brings a higher income than growing rice. This trade provides employment for thousands of local labourers. At present, nearly 1,000 households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats. To better meet market demands, Long Dinh mat weavers have created more products in addition to the traditional sedge mats. Particularly, they are producing a new type of mat made from the dried stalks of water hyacinth, a common material in the Mekong Delta. Thanks to the planning and further investment, the mat weaving occupation has indeed brought in more income for local residents. Their living standards have improved considerably, resulting in better conditions for the whole village. 36. All of the following are true about the craft in Long Dinh EXCEPT that . A.it has the origin from Kim Son, Ninh Binh B.it has had the reputation for more than 50 years C.the techniques are a little bit different from those in other regions D.the mats have more attractive colours and designs 37. We can infer from the sentence "Weaving sedge mats is similar growing rice” that . A.both depend on weather conditionsB.both occur on the same land C.both bring similar incomeD. both occur at the same time 38. Despite difficulties, people in Long Dinh try to follow the craft because . A.they can have jobs in the rainy months B.they can go to Korea, Japan and America C.they can make the techniques of weaving different D.they can earn more money than growing rice 39. In order to meet market demands, artisans in Long Dinh . A.produce new products from rare material B.hire thousands of local labourers C.try to produce various types of products D.stop producing the traditional sedge mats 40. We can infer from the passage that . A.the new technique makes labourers work in the dry season B.Long Dinh mat production is only well-known in foreign markets C.the craft contributes much to the village economy Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 19
19. D.most of the households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats VIII.Complete the conversation about a short trip to a traditional craft village, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones. A. You can also try it by yourself, and you can even do pottery for yourself as souvenirs. B.To make things more interesting, it provides you a short break out of Ha Noi to enjoy fresh air, tranquil scenery of villages of rice-paddy fields. C. First, we'll walk around the village, visit families that have the workshop of making the pottery to see how the villagers find the clay, how to make the potteries and draw on them D. Its name is popular to most tourists to Northern Viet Nam because of its famous ceramic and pottery products of high quality. E. I think on Sunday we have enough time to go Bat Trang pottery village, only 10 kilometres from our school. F. We'll visit the pottery market beside the river where you'll see numerous kinds of pottery products in many beautiful colours. G. Well, we'll gather at the school gate at half past seven, and then set off at 8 o'clock. Nick: Our group is going to give a presentation about a traditional craft village. Shall we spend this weekend going to one around Ha Noi? Phong: Good idea. Nick. (41) ___ Nick: I think we should set off early in the morning - about half past seven Phong: (42) ___. It takes us about 30 minutes to go to Bat Trang by coach. Nick: What will we do first when we come here? Phong: (43) ___. Nick: I've learned that Bat Trang's vases, bowls, dishes, and many other kinds of ceramic products have been exported worldwide. Right, Phong? Phong: You’re right. The products are exported to several countries. People there will show their craft to you. (44) ___. Nick: Awesome! What will we do after visiting the workshop? Phong: (45) ___. After that, we'll get on the coach and come back to our school before noon. Nick: I can't wait to see it IX. Write an email to your pen friend about Du Du sculpture village, using the words or phrases below to make complete sentences. Add more words, if necessary. Dear Ann. 46. Du Du craft village/ traditional sculpture village/ various kinds/ products. ___ 47. When/ you/ arrive/ Du Du village/ you/ have/ a chance/ study full processes/ statue making/ raw material/ a finished product. ___ 48. Thanks/ skillful hands/ products/ become/ lively/ artistic. ___ 49. Statues/ made/ Du Du workers/ look/ real humans/ from/ a glint/ smile. ___ 50. Many artisans/ village/ make/ a lot/ wooden statues/ the Hue Citadel. ___ Look forward to seeing you soon! Best wishes Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 20
20. Unit 2: CITY LIFE A. PHONETICS Circle the underlined pronouns that sound strong in the following exchanges. 1.A: I haven't seen you for ages! B: I did see you yesterday, but you ignored me. 2. A: Are you speaking to your sister on the phone? B: No, I didn't speak to her. I'm speaking to my mother. 3. A: Are you working on your essay about city life? B: I've finished it already. 4. A: Did you ask Nick to show you how to play basketball? B: No. He offered to help me. 5. A: Have you taken the dog for a walk yet? B: You do it, because I've fed the cat. B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR I. Replace the adjective nice with the adjectives given in the box. There may be more than one correct answer. picturesque amazing beautiful breathtaking delicious fascinating stunning spectacular warm welcoming One of my favourite cities is Verona in northern Italy. It is a very nice (1) city and is in a really nice (2) location with nice (3) views of mountains in the distance. The nice (4) old part of the city is full of nice (5) buildings, like palaces and churches. The people are very nice (6) and friendly, and are always nice (7) when you talk to them. Of course, the food is very nice (8) , too! To sum up, Verona is a very nice (9) place with very nice (10) atmosphere. II. Put a suitable adjective from the box in each blank. populous delicious charming liveable downtown cosmopolitan affordable historic annoying polluted 1. They make sure that the rooms in that resort in Phu Quoc Island are , even the big ones. 2. Singapore is the first on the list of most cities in Southeast Asia. 3. San Francisco is one of the most cities in the United States with the city centre and several suburbs around. 4. Built in the 1680s, the four-kilometer Freedom Trail is the oldest structure in Boston. 5. Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai is one of the most cities in the world with a population of over 14 million. 6. Many people say Charleston is one of the most beautiful and places in the United States with a very rich history. 7. Ha Noi is not as other cities because it has many lakes, and parks. 8. Bun cha in Ha Noi is so that the former US President Obama tried two helpings when he came there. 9. That man could not get a work permit to teach English, and this was rather for him. 10. In my opinion, Ha Noi with a history of over one thousand years is more than any other city in Viet Nam. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 21
21. III.Fill in each blank in the sentences with the correct word from the box. delightful popular old largest dynamic picturesque ideal busiest busy natural 1. Ha Noi, especially the Quarter, becomes a perfect city for walking with handicraft shops, street food, etc. 2. Ha Long Bay, means ‘descending dragon’ is the heritage of the world with 1,600 limestone islands. 3. Below Sa Pa are rice terraces in the endless valley. 4. Besides the beach, the main attraction in Da Nang is the Museum of Cham Sculpture with the world’s collection of Cham artefacts. 5. Hue becomes one of the most destinations for travelers to Viet Nam with the number of three million tourists a year. 6. Hoi An used to be one of the ports of Southeast Asia, which were used by the Japanese, Portuguese, Dutch, French and Chinese merchants. 7. Nha Trang, a coastal city in Central Viet Nam, is generally recognized as Viet Nam's main beach destination. 8. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis which is still young but very 9. The Mekong Delta is well-known for its waterways with many rivers. canals and streams flowing through the region. 10. Phu Quoc Island is the place for riding, snorkeling, scuba diving, and relaxing. IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. national top popular normal high amazing huge expensive favourite west Famous Landmarks of Today What are the most popular landmarks in the UK? The Tower of London? Big Ben? In our teenager survey, the answers are different! The (1) two favourite landmarks of the 21st century are these: 1. The London Eye Rosie, 15: "My (2) is the London Eye. The views from the top are (3) . It moves all the time but it goes very slowly. It takes half an hour to go round once.” The London Eye is a huge wheel on the River Thames in London. It is 135 metres (4) . Each of the capsules on the London Eye holds 25 people. The Eye is the most (5) tourist attraction in the UK. It has over three and a half million visitors a year. 2. Wembley Stadium Nick, 15: "I love Wembley Stadium, especially the arch. It is said it's the longest roof arch in the world. My dad has got tickets for the Cup Final at Wembley in May.” Wembley Stadium is England's (6) football stadium. It is in the (7) of London, ten miles from the centre. However, you can see it from the centre of London. The (8) arch is 133 metres high. The stadium holds 90,000 people and has two giant screens. Each screen is the size of 600 (9) TV screens. The stadium cost £778 million to build, so it's the most (10) stadium in the world. V. Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning, using comparison. 1. Hong Kong has a population of more than seven million, and Macau has a population of over half a million. Hong Kong is much ___. . 2. No other cities in China are bigger than Shanghai. Shanghai is China's ___. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 22
22. 3. Guangzhou is larger than any other manufacturing area in China. Guangzhou is ___. 4. Ankara is only smaller than Istanbul, the biggest city in Turkey. Ankara is the ___. 5. Melbourne is bigger than Canberra, Australia's capital. Canberra, Australia's capital, is not ___. 6. No other cities in Germany are older than Cologne. Cologne is ___. 7. Cairo is the largest city in both Africa and the Middle East. No other cities in both Africa and the Middle East ___. 8. New York is the largest city in the United States, Los Angeles is the second, and the next is Chicago. Chicago is ___ in the United States. C. READING I. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. ___ Playing football on the beach, samba dancing at night, relaxing with a delicious ice-cold fruit juice in an outdoor café, meeting sociable, hospitable people: this is what I think of when I remember the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro. ___ Rio is called "The Marvellous City" for a good reason. It is in an extraordinary location in Guanabara Bay, surrounded by spectacular mountains and by impressive sandy beaches facing south onto the Atlantic. The views almost everywhere in the city are breathtaking. ___ There is something to do in Rio 24/7. In the morning, you can visit the centre with its museums and picturesque, historic churches or go up Mount Christ with Corcovado to see the eye-catching statue of Christ with its stunning views. In the afternoon, you can relax on the beach and watch the world go by or join in a football game with the welcoming, good-natured locals. Or you can go to the striking Maracana Stadium to watch the professionals play. At night, there is music and dancing everywhere. Even if you are not a brilliant samba dancer, you will have an amazing time. ___ Of course, Rio does have problems. There are enormous areas of depressing slums on the hills around the city and violent crime can be a problem, though the situation has improved recently. However, for me Rio is one of the most fascinating places in the world and Cariocas the warmest people, so I cannot wait to go back! Task 1. Match the paragraphs (1-4) with the subheadings (A-D), and write the answer in each blank. A. The city's landscape B. opinion of the city C. Memories of Rio D. What to do in Rio Task 2. Match the adjectives in italic in the passage with the meaning (A-C). Write the answers in each group. A. Very attractive to look at: ___ ___ B. Fantastic or very good: ___ ___ C. Friendly and pleasant: ___ ___ Task 3. Which of the adjectives do we use to describe people and which to describe food? Write the answers in each group. A. People: ___ ___ Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 23
23. B. Food: ___ ___ II. Read the text, and identify whether the statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG). City is often described as a large and a highly populated area. Therefore, city life is living in a large a large populated, technologically advanced area. According to World Health Organization, 54% of the world's population lived in urban areas by 2014. A city is technologically more advanced and complex than the countryside. Therefore, there are many advantages in living in a city. Technology makes our lives easy in a city. Cities have many facilities like high-quality hospitals, educational institutes, banks, shops and other business institutes. This makes our life easy as we can access the facilities provided these institutes and organizations without delay. Moreover, many employment opportunities are available in the city as many majorbusiness institutes, factories are located here. City life also gives us access to developed infrastructure facilities, like water, electricity, telecommunication and transportation facilities. However, we can also notice a difference in the behavior of the people living in the city. City dwellers tend to be busier, ambitious and distant compared to the village folk. TF 1. The majority of the world's population lived in urban areas in 2014. 2. Modern facilities in the city make life easier 3. A city is culturally more advanced and complex than the countryside. 4. Cities provide access to the modem facilities but they are often delayed. 5. The environment is polluted with dirt, smoke, garbage. and carbon dioxide from factories. 6. Infrastructure facilities include high-quality hospitals, educational institutes, banks, shops and other business institutes. 7. There is a variety of employment opportunities in a city. 8. People in the city and in the countryside have different attitudes toward life. III.Read the text, and identify whether the statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG). The Statue of Jesus Christ in Vung Tau The enormous 28-metre figure of Jesus gazing across the East Sea with outstretched arms is located at the southern end of Small Mountain. Built in 1971, this giant Jesus rests on a 10 metre-high platform. The interior of the statue is hollow and contains a spiral staircase of 129 steps, ascending from the foot of the statue to its neck. The two shoulders of the figure the balconies, each able to accommodate up to six people, which offer a splendid view of surrounding landscape. This is the largest sculpture in Southern Viet Nam. Recent construction of a pathway has made the 30-minute hike up the mountain more pleasant and the panoramic view along the way is magnificent. TF 1. The Statue faces towards the East Sea. 2. People can climb up inside the statue to its highest point. 3. People can stand on the balconies inside the shoulders of the statue to view the whole city of Vung Tau. 4. Recent construction of a pathway has made the view of the surrounding landscape more splendid. 5. The statue is thirty-eight metres high from the ground. 6. Only a small number of people can climb up the staircase at the same time. 7. This is the largest sculpture in Viet Nam. 8. It may take you thirty minutes to walk from the ground to the top of the mountain. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 24
24. IV. Read the passage, and answer the questions. City Life or Country Life? Which place is the better - the city or the country? Two American teenagers talk about where they live. Leo, 16: I live in New York and it’s great. There are huge shopping centres and interesting places to go. My mum loves all the art galleries and museums, but I like Central Park where I go skateboarding. It's big enough to get away from the noise and traffic. The country isn't for me. It isn’t exciting enough for people of my age. Most people don't live close enough to their friends to have enough a good social life. It's too quiet and too boring. City life is the best. Amelie, 14: I live on a ranch in the country, in Colorado. In the summer, we go hiking in the mountains, and in the winter I go snowboarding. I really like it because it's relaxing and quiet. I can’t imagine life in the city. It isn't safe enough to walk around alone and it’s too dangerous to cycle in the streets because of the traffic. Overall, I think the city is too noisy, too dirty, too crowded and too expensive. I prefer country life! 1. What does Leo like about New York? ___ 2. What doesn't he like about the country? ___ 3. What does Amelie like doing in the summer? ___ 4. What does she like doing in the winter? ___ 5. What doesn't she like about the city? ___ V. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. One of the World's Best Cities With a population of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest city in Western Canada. Vancouver is in the southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of driving away from the American border. Vancouver is popular because it combines so many things. It is a huge, modern city. On the other hand, it is also one of North America's most beautiful areas. The natural beauty around Vancouver is famous all around the world. Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is wonderful for skiing and snowboarding. There aren't the only winter sports you can do there. If you can name a winter sport, then you probably do that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter Olympic were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking, jogging, and skateboarding. It even has beaches. The beaches aren’t the best and in the world, but they are clean and pretty. Another place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a public park that is a stone's throw from downtown. However, the park is completely surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The nature in Stanley Park is beautiful. It is close to downtown, it feels like it is 100 kilometres away. The park also has playgrounds, gardens, beaches, tennis courts, and even an aquarium. Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no wonder that people think it is one of the world's best cities. 1. What does the passage say about Vancouver's beaches? A. They are the world's best beaches. B. They are terrible beaches. C. They are pretty good beaches. D. Nobody goes to those beaches. 2. Which of the following is not near Vancouver? A. The Rocky Mountains B. The American border C. The Pacific Ocean D. The Atlantic Ocean 3. What does the sentence "It is close to downtown, but it feels like it is 100 kilometres away" in paragraph 4 mean? A. Stanley Park is 100 kilometres long. B. Stanley Park is close to downtown, but it feels like a very different place. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 25
25. C. Stanley Park is far from downtown, but it feels like it is very close. D. Stanley Park is more than 100 years old. 4. Which of the following is NOT popular in Vancouver? A. football B. winter sports C. skateboarding D. jogging 5. What could replace the phrase "a stone's throw" in paragraph 4? A. an act of throwing a stoneB. a little bit long distance C. moving very quickly D. a short distance D. SPEAKING Complete the conversation about the life in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, using the responses (A-H) given. A. Ho Minh City has two big markets but I forgot the names. B. Ho Chi Minh City offers a wider range of entertainment, especially the nightlife with lots of concerts for you to choose. C. Ha Noi is a thousand-year-old city with more historical buildings, but Ho Chi Minh City is only more than 300 years old with fewer old ones. D. Traffic in both cities is heavy and scary: crossing the road is sometimes difficult and risky. E. Yes, I spent last summer holiday with my family there. F. Both offer excellent Vietnamese food, but I think Ho Chi Minh City offers more Western dishes. G. And Ho Chi Minh City with the impressive Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. H. It's quite cool in winter in Ha Noi, while Ho Chi Minh City is often hot. Duong: Have you ever been to Ho Chi Minh City? Paul: (1) ___. Duong: You've been to both Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. And which city do you prefer to live, Paul? Paul: It's difficult to answer your question. (2) ___. Duong: Right. Ha Noi has the Old Quarter with many narrow streets. Paul: (3) ___. Duong: They're in the city centre. Do you know any big markets in Ho Chi Minh City? Paul: (4) ___. Duong: They're Ben Thanh and Binh Tay Markets. What are your opinions about the weather in the two cities, Paul? Paul: (5) ___. Duong: But it's cool in the evening in Ho Chi Minh City, but it's rather hot in summer in Ha Noi. Do you think so? Are you used to the traffic in Viet Nam? Paul: (6) ___. Duong: You're right. Let's talk about the natural settings: Ha Noi has several lakes, especially Hoan Kiem Lake but Ho Chi Minh City has the Saigon River, a nice place to walk down at night. What about food? Paul: (7) ___. Duong: The last point - the entertainment? Do you know any city with exciting nightlife? Paul: (8) ___. Duong: Overall, Ho Chi Minh City is more comfortable to live but Ha Noi is more romantic. E. WRITING I. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 26
26. 1. Sydney/ biggest city/ Australia/ dozens/ beaches. ___ 2. Sydney/ best known/ major attractions/ like/ Sydney Opera House/ and/ Harbour Bridge. ___ 3. Tourists/ learn/ more/ city's arts/ coming/ Art Gallery of New South Wales ___ 4. Sports fans/ attend/ cricket match/ Sydney Cricket Ground/ weekends. ___ 5. famed city/ organize/ seasonal events/ such/ Sydney Comedy Festival/ April/ or/ Sydney International Food Festival/ October. ___ II. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given. 1. Las Vegas/ most populous city/ Nevada. ___ 2. It/ considered/ Entertainment Capital/ world/ so many casinos/ hotels. ___ 3. It/ also/ leading financial/ cultural center/ Southern Nevada. ___ 4. If/ you/ look for/ place/ big party/ Las Vegas/ ideal place. ___ 5. Its nightlife/ so exciting/ many/ neon lights/ nightclubs. ___ Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 27
27. TEST 1 (UNIT 2) I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1.A. conductB. difficultC. stuckD. fun 2.A. metropolitanB. pollutedC. forbiddenD. affordable 3.A. featureB. cultureC. traditionD. statue II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. 4.A. populousB. determineC. forbiddenD. delicious 5.A. metropolitanB. fascinatinglyC. multiculturalD. recreational III.Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. 6. It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and . A. funnyB. boringC. enjoyableD. helpful 7. You'll have opportunities to widen your global horizons while living in this cultural capital city. A. unlimitedB. comfortableC. cheerfulD. populous 8. Dubai's Palm Islands in the blue ocean is the of a good and sunny life. A. indicatorB. viewC. signalD. sign 9. This place is so with the non-stop flow of customers to come and enjoy pho. A. deliciousB. convenientC. popularD. exciting 10. Visitors can take a free boat from Manhattan to Staten Island for a great of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. A. viewB. sightC. sceneD. landscape 11. Ha Noi also offers a nightlife as exciting as in Ho Chi Minh City. A. itB. whichC. whatD. that 12. When you want to relax, you'll have one of the world's cities at your feet, with more than 40% green space and open water to enjoy. A. greenerB. greenestC. mostly greenD. green mostly 13. Let me know when you come to Ha Noi and I'll. A. take you outB. bring you aroundC. cheer you upD. show you around 14. We expected her at nine but she finally at eleven. A. turned upB. turned outC. came overD. grew up 15. Ann is taking extra lessons to what she missed while she was sick. A. take backB. get on well withC. keep up withD. look forward to IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some extra words. identify ancient chances romantic symbols cosmopolitan important populous City icons play an important role in the efforts of cities to get remembered. The icons are that the city (16) that appear on postcards sent to family and friends. By seeing one shot of the Golden Gate Bridge in a television series or movie, we know immediately it is San Francisco. Good city icons carry a meaning. They tell a story about the associated city. For example, the Eiffel Tower is definitely the most (17) symbol of Paris. It has a simple form but it symbolises what Paris is and wants to be: the world's most (18) city. Love couples from all over the world go up to see the sunset over Paris. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 28
28. Besides, Rome's Colosseum stands for the true (19) of Rome: a(n) (20) city that relies on its historical importance. The Colosseum as an icon show the current importance of historical values among Rome's inhabitants. V. Complete each sentence with a phrasal verb from the box. Change the form of the verb if necessary. turn up take off set up grow up look forward to 21. Please your shoes when you come in the house. 22. I was born in Hai Duong, but I in Ha Noi. 23. I'm really my holiday to Nha Trang. 24. It is necessary for a foreign language centre to an English club. 25. Tom is not very punctual. He usually ten minutes after the lesson has started. VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. There are 21,900 households in an area of less than 100 hectares of the Old Quarter in Ha Noi. In many houses, an entire family may (26) no more than a single room. A house on Hang Ca Street, (27) in the 1940s, originally belonged to one wealthy man and his wives, and now there are six households there with about 30 people. Many say the convenience of the Old Quarter (28) compensates for the shortage of facilities. Tradition is also a(n) (29) because some residents have (30) houses elsewhere but no one wants to sell the old houses or rooms (31) these are the houses of the ancestors. The authorities of Ha Noi have had a plan to (32) 25,000 of the Old Quarter’s 84,000 residents, beginning in 2009 when 1,900 households will go to a new development area, across the Red River. However, people don't want to live in a high-rise block because they (33) to it. Authorities will take (34) to find out what people will need to (35) them feel comfortable in their new neighbourhood. 26.A. fillB. existC. controlD. occupy 27.A. buildB. builtC. to be builtD. was built 28.A. liveB. livesC. livingD. liveliness 29.A. factorB. elementC. situationD. occasion 30.A. noB. noneC. biggerD. biggest 31.A. butB. becauseC. soD. although 32.A. moveB. leaveC. changeD. bring 33.A. didn’t useB. were not usedC. are usedD. are not used 34.A. influenceB. effortC. timeD. notice 35.A. makeB. causeC. letD. allow VII.Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. Unlike life in the countryside which is often considered to be simple and traditional, life in the city is modern and complicated. People, from different regions, move to the cities in the hope of having a better life for them and their children. The inhabitants in city work as secretaries, businessmen, teachers, government workers, factory workers and even street vendors or construction workers. The high cost of living requires city dwellers, especially someone with low income, to work harder or to take a part-time job. For many people, an ordinary day starts as usual by getting up in the early morning to do exercise in public parks, preparing for a full day of working and studying, then travelling along crowed boulevards or narrow streets filled with motor scooters and returning home after a busy day. They usually live in large houses, or high-rise apartment blocks or even in a small rental room equipped with modern facilities, like the Internet, telephone, television, and so on. Industrialization and modernization as well as global integration have big impact on lifestyle in the cities. The most noticeable impact is the Western style of clothes. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 29
29. The "ao dai” - Vietnamese traditional clothes big are no longer regularly worn in Vietnamese women's daily life. Instead, jeans, T-shirts and fashionable clothes are widely preferred. 36. The most important reason why people move to the city is that , A. to look for a complicated life B. to take part-time job C. to have busy day D. to look for a better life 37. According to the passage, the city life can offer city dwellers all of the following things EXCEPT . A. the Internet B. friendly communication with neighbours C. a variety of jobs in different fields D. modern facilities 38. We can infer from the passage that . A. there is a big gap between the rich and the poor in the city B. people do morning exercise in public parks because they have much free time C. people leave the countryside because life there is simple D. most of the urban dwellers have low income 39. Industrialization and modernization may lead to . A. the fact that women no longer wear ao dai B. the disappearance of Western-styled clothes C. some changes in lifestyles D. global integration 40. The word "impact" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to . A. force B. actionC. situation D. effect VIII.Complete the conversation about life Da Nang City, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones. A. Da Nang is a beautiful tourist city in terms of entertainment. B. The people are really friendly there and there's almost no traffic jam at rush hours. C. A lot of foreigners are living there to enjoy the life and doing business. D. It's very pleasant to live near the beach, with fresh air, a lot of outdoor activities and good seafood. E. Food is delicious, you just need to go to the right place for enjoy the best. F. Da Nang has much less pollution and it's less expensive than Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Noi. G. Overall, Da Nang has the comfortable lifestyle of a big city but it's quieter. Phong: Have you ever been to Da Nang, Nick? Nick: Yes, I went on a tour to Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An last summer. Is it the third largest city in Viet Nam? Phong: Yes, it ranks third after Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Noi. But Da Nang is becoming the most liveable city of Viet Nam. Nick: I agree with you. (41) ___. Phong: Right. It is considered a green city with one of the best beaches in Viet Nam - My Khe Beach. Nick: The quality of life is certainly better. (42) ___. Phong: How do you think of the people there, Nick? Nick: (43) ___. Phong: because the infrastructure is newly built and very well-organised, compared to the overpopulated and jammed streets of Ho Chi Minh and Ha Noi. How about entertainment? Nick: (44) ___. Phong: And it’s located between the two UNESCO heritages – Hue and Hoi An. Nick: (45) ___. Phong: Yeah, it’s really young and fabulous. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 30
30. IX. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some necessary words, but you have to use all the words given. 46. Although/ living/ city/ have/ many advantages/ there/ disadvantages/ too. ___ ___ 47. Cost/ living/ very high/ city/ because/ not goods/ very expensive. ___ ___ 48. Environment/ polluted/ dust, smoke, garbage and dioxide gases/ factories/ and/ streets/ dirty and unclean. ___ ___ 49. As/ there/ a lot/ vehicles and people/ road/ city/ always busy/ noisy. ___ 50. Therefore/ it/ hard/ lead/ healthy life/ city. ___ ___ Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 31
31. TEST 2 (UNIT 2) I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1.A. fabulousB. packedC.assetD. canal 2.A. metroB.oceanC. cosmopolitanD. local 3.A. deliciousB. facilityC.cityD. place II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. 4.A. skyscraperB. convenienceC. residentD. vehicle 5.A. affordableB. environmentC. varietyD. indicator III.Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. 6. The architectsgot inspired to use the lotus flower in the design for the . A. cityB. skylineC. skyscraperD. downtown 7. Villagers are morekind, friendly and warm-hearted than city . A. dwellersB. foreignersC. beginnersD. movers 8. You can see the of the suburbs in Ho Chi Minh City with many apartment buildings, supermarkets, shopping centres, and schools. A. urban areaB. convenienceC. urban sprawlD. living condition 9. Dong Khoi street is the main shopping street in the of downtown in Ho Chi Minh City. A. mindB. heartC. headD. spot 10. Opened in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco still ranks among the top 10 bridge spans in the world. A. longB. longerC. mostly longD. longest 11. No city in America has monuments and museums into one area as Washington, DC. A. as muchB. such manyC. as manyD. a few 12. The new student was very shy at the beginning, but then he well with everyone. A. got onB. went onC. got overD. cheered up 13. The police never all hope of finding the lost child. A. stopsB. think overC. grow upD. give up 14. He'll be very upset if his employer his offer. A. pulls downB. finds outC. turns offD. turns down 15. It's time to say goodbye, but I'm meeting you all again soon. A. looking forward toB. getting on withC. keep up withD. put up with IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some extra words. commercial increasing residential multinational national iconic important financial People in Ho Chi Minh are determined to integrate into the world while maintaining the Vietnamese identity. Therefore, they have decided to use image of lotus bud, considered by many as Vietnam's (16) flower, to be the main inspiration for the architectural design. Ho Chi Minh City’s Bitexco Financial Tower is completed as Viet Nam is on its way to recover from the global (17) crisis. This coincides a(n) (18) demand from (19) business circles for office space. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 32
32. Any city you can think of has its (20) buildings. For example in Singapore, it is Marina - an icon for entertainment. In Ho Chi Minh City, it is a demand to create something that everyone remembers and keeps them reminded of the city. V. Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning and contains the word in brackets. 21. Ann is very upset because the local authorities have rejected her proposals to install solar panels to supply electricity for traffic lights. (down) ___ ___ 22. A committee has been established to examine the question. (set) ___ 23. Our class football team lost the match, so we tried to encourage them. (up) ___ 24. “Can I wear jeans at the wedding party?” - “Of course not. You'll have to put on smart clothes.” (up) ___ 25. Before I come to a decision, I'll have to consider their offer very carefully. (over) ___ VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. Trees bring Hanoians closer to nature City planners have claimed trees (26) an important role in an urban environment. Children (27) close to nature have better health, while walking in parks helps reduce blood pressure, stress and obesity. The problem is to select the right trees and (28) them. Ha Noi is considered one of the greenest cities in Viet Nam thanks to its beautiful and precious trees. Ancient trees in Ha Noi are frequently (29) in poems. Each street can be (30) by a tree. To local residents, the hundred-year old trees that line the streets are more than just beautiful, they are part of the city's identity. Due to the treasured place the trees have in the (31) of the local residents, Hanoians seem to have a lot of concern when construction workers chop them (32) . Workers get away with digging around the trees without much care, and even (33) the trees without enough earth to grow - making them vulnerable to storms. To (34) with the problem, Ha Noi's authorities have started a project of replanting trees: each of the capital's streets will be planted with two or three sorts of trees. Moreover, more people should be made (35) of the importance of protecting trees in communities. 26.A. actB. playC. enjoyD. perform 27.A. grow upB. grown upC. growing upD. being grown up 28.A. maintainB. serviceC. provideD. care 29.A. referredB. indicatedC. spokenD. mentioned 30.A. describedB. presentedC. expressedD. explained 31.A. brainB. placeC. centreD. heart 32.A. awayB. offC. downD. Ø 33.A. leaveB. remainC. causeD. have 34.A. solveB. come upC. dealD. agree 35.A. understoodB. awareC. capableD. know VII.Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each questions. Ho Chi Minh City’s Coffee Culture Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis where life is very busy and hasty. The best way to enjoy the balance in your mind in such a busy city is to sit on the balcony of one of the numerous coffee houses scattered throughout the city. In this way you will be out of the crowd but able to look down on the street below. You will also be Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 33
33. drinking the beverage that must be at least partly responsible for the kinetic energy that has transformed this city into one of the busiest commercial centres of Southeast Asia in just 20 years – it is coffee. The classic Vietnamese coffee served in this city comprises strong coffee, dripped from a small metal filter into a cup containing a quarter as much sweetened condensed milk, then stirred and poured over ice in a glass. Coffee was introduced to Viet Nam by the French in the late 19th century, but the country quickly became a big exporter. At Trung Nguyen Coffee - the Vietnamese equivalent of Starbucks, with a chain of cafés across the city - the coffee menu stretches to five pages. The varieties of Vietnamese coffee produced by Trung Nguyen deserve exploration. They come with different bean combinations and recipes, and nice names such as “Success”, “Creation”, “Discover” and “Thought”. The "Passiona", another brand of Trung Nguyen, has been promoted for women with the promise that drinking this type of coffee would maintain perfect skin and a life of “passion and success”. 36. Coffee is considered . A. the biggest part of Viet Nam's exports B. part of the kinetic energy of Ho Chi Minh City C. the symbol of the busy and hasty life D. part of the French culture 37. When you sit on the balcony of a coffee shop enjoying a cup of coffee, you can . A. watch the busiest commercial centres of Southeast Asia B. drink Starbucks coffee C. taste all types of the classic Vietnamese coffee D. relax for a while 38. We can inferred from paragraph 2 that the classic Vietnamese coffee served in Ho Chi Minh City may be . A. sweetB. lightC. colourlessD. often hot 39. All of the following are true about Trung Nguyen Coffee EXCEPT that . A. it is considered equivalent to Starbucks in Viet Nam. B. it offers several types of coffee for customers to enjoy C. its recipes stretches to five pages D. some types have impressive names 40. The "Passiona" for women promises that by drinking this type of coffee women may have all of the following EXCEPT that . A. they will become more interested in the life B. they will be more successful in their life C. they will have perfect skin D. they will keep their skin lively VIII.Complete the conversation about life in Ha Noi, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones. A. Ha Noi is filled with many interesting places, so I needn't go far for the weekend. B. Maybe, it's the peaceful atmosphere and the safety. C. Our school is a good one, and there are several international schools with high quality. D. Cycling around West Lake was one of my favourite things to do. E. Hanoians are as friendly as people in Ho Chi Minh City, but for the most part they are lovely. F. It's fabulous with a lot of historic pagodas, temples, and museums. G. The traffic is noisy and probably the most dangerous aspect about living in the city. Mai: How long have you been living in Ha Noi, Nick? Nick: For more than three years, Mai. Mai: What do you enjoy most about Ha Noi? Nick: (41) ___ Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 34
34. Mai: Yeah, Ha Noi is safe for everyone, especially foreigners. Do you think Hanoians are very friendly? Nick: Certainly. (42)___ I've made a lot of friends in my neighbourhood. Mai: Ha Noi has a good reputation for education, too. Nick: (43) ___ Mai: How do you often spend a weekend in Ha Noi? Nick: (44) ___ Mai: Overall, Ha Noi has more interesting places than Ho Chi Minh City. Nick: (45) ___ I've taken a lot of photos here. IX. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but have to use all the words given. 46. Hoi An/ most beautiful town/ Viet Nam. ___ 47. If/ you/ get there/ full moon day/ all lights/ turned off. ___ 48. Only lanterns/ hung/ and/ view/ spectacular. ___ 49. It/ more fabulous/ when/ you/ stand/ pavement/ and/ watch people/ by. ___ 50. Tourists/ backpackers/ wonderful time/ Hoi An. ___ Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 35
35. TEST 1 (UNIT 9) I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1.A. massiveB.immersionC.imitateD.variety 2.A. rustyB. punctualC.universalD.subject 3.A. officeB. officialC.accentD.fluency II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. 4.A. accentB. mistakeC.globalD.rusty 5.A. bilingualB. dialectC.dominanceD.official III.Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. 6. It’s an important part of your cultural identity to keep your in speaking English. A.vocabularyB.languageC.accentD.skill 7. Much comes through body language and gesture. A.talkB.exchangeC.speechD.communication 8. Try to the meaning of words rather than going straight for your dictionary. A.judgeB.guessC.decideD.expect 9. Reading is the best way to your vocabulary in any language. A.improveB.increaseC.raiseD.put up 10. He is not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough to . A.get throughB.get byC.get onD.get up 11. One way of increasing your speed of comprehension is to learn all your vocabulary without the use of your own . A.first language B.technical language C.business language D.official business 12. If I didn’t have exams next week, I camping with you this weekend. A.will goB.will have gone C.would have gone D.would go 13. If she rich, she would travel around the world. A.would beB.isC.has beenD.were 14. India is the country he spent the early years of his life. A.at whichB.on whichC.thatD.where 15. The girls and flowers he painted were vivid. A.whoB.thatC.whoseD.which IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word/phrase from the box. There are some extra words. collocations get by look up pick up come across know say use When you (16) a new English word or phrase, make a note of it!(17) the meaning in the dictionary, making sure you are aware of any grammatical information. For instance, if you are looking for the meaning of a verb, check to see if the verb can be used in a passive form, if it is followed by any particular preposition, and so on. Check also for the pronunciation and (18) of a word. It is particularly formal or informal, or used in certain word (19) ? For example, we (20) "do housework", but "make an effort". V. Complete the second sentence with the conditional sentence based on the facts given. Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 36
36. 21. We have languages. We use them for communication. If we didn’t ___. 22. We have languages. We can leave knowledge to our younger generations. If we didn’t ___. 23. We have senses. They allow us to learn languages. If we didn’t ___. 24. Our sense of sight allows us to read the written language. If we didn’t ___. 25. Big companies have logos so that their goods can be recognized in every nation. If there weren’t ___. VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly (26) a word - “hello”, “good bye”, “thank you” was just about it! I went to classes two evenings a week and I was surprised at how quickly I (27) progress. (28) the course we learned lots of vocabulary and studied grammar rules. (29) thing I enjoyed most was being able to practise speaking with the other students in my class. After two years I went to England to a (30) school. It was in Cambridge.I did a(31) course at a very good school and I stayed with a local family. It was a fantastic experience and I (32) up a lot of things from speaking with my host family and with other students from (33) the world. I really improved my pronunciation as well. When I got back (34) my home town, I was so much more confident. I(35) actually hold a conversation with my teacher in English. 26.A. talkB.speakC.sayD.tell 27.A. doB.makeC.didD.made 28.A. DuringB.AfterC.BeforeD.While 29.A. ThatB.AC.TheD.Those 30.A. scienceB.languageC.artD.finance 31.A. three-weeksB.third-weekC.threes-weekD.three-week 32.A.pickedB.lookedC. gotD.stood 33.A.allB.overC.over allD.all over 34.A.theB.toC.inD.on 35.A.had toB.used toC.couldD.would VII.Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. The Importance of English in Today's World English was originally the language of England, and soon it has become the primary orsecondary language of many former British colonies such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and India. Nowadays, it is the most international language in the world. There an several factors that make the English language essential to communication in our current time. First of all, it is the most common foreign language. This means that two people who come from different countries (for example, a Mexican and a Swede) usually use English as a common English to communicate. English is also essential to the field of education. In many countries, children are taught and encouraged to learn English as a second language. At the university level, students in many countries study almost all their subjects in English in order to make the material more accessible to international students. On the Internet, the majority of websites are written and created in English. Even sites in other languages often give you the option to translate the site. It is the primary language of the press: more newspapers and books are written in English than in any other language, and no matter where in the world you are, you will find some of these books and newspapers available. Although many people think that it is very difficult and confusing, English is actually the easiest language of the world to learn because there are so many resources available. As soon as you decide you want to learn, Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 37
37. there are thousands of resources on the Internet and in bookstores. With good understanding and communication in English, you can travel around the globe. Because it is the international language for foreigners, it is easy to get assistance and help in every part of the world. You can test it by online travel. Any travel booking site you can find will have English as a booking option. 36. When two people having different mother tongues meet each other, they will use, . A.their own mother tongues to communicate B.English as a means of communication C.the third language to communicate D.a second language as a means of communication 37. The study material at universities is often written in English so that . A.all international students can follow it D.scientists can understand it easily C.it is the dominant language in England D.all children from many countries understand English 38. All of the following about the role of English on the Internet are true EXCEPT that . A.most websites are written in English B.most programmers created websites in English C.websites offer you the option in other languages D.most websites have English version 39. English is believed by many to be the easiest language of the world to learn because . A.you can decide you want to learn English B.there are thousands of bookstores available C.it is not very difficult and confusing D.it is easy to find resources to learn English 40. We can infer from the passage that . A.English makes you travel around the globe B.you can use English to travel online C.international tourists must know English D.it is easy to get help to learn English all over the world VIII.Complete the conversation about the way to improve speaking skills, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones. A.It’s much useful to learn new words in this way. B.First, you should slow down your speaking speed. C.Writing is one way of producing language. D.You should practise speaking English whenever you can. E.You can make others understand you well. F.We also need to keep in mind the fact that communication is a two-way process. G.In fact, it’s a good way to limit our mistakes. Nick: Phong, congratulations! You got good marks for the grammar test. Phong: Thank you. I can understand the grammar and read well, but speaking is rather difficult. Nick: (41) ___ Phong: Why should I do so? Nick: Because you can speak more slowly and clearly. (42) ___ ___ Phong: And we can give ourselves time to think. Nick: (43) ___ Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 38
38. When you learn a new word, try to memorize a couple of sentences that contain it. Phong: We should use new words in sentences? Nick: (44) ___ Then don’t forget to listen to what others are saying. When speaking in a foreign language, you might be so focused on what you are saying and whether it’s correct or not, that you forget to listen to what others are saying. Phong: Anything else, Nick? Nick: The most important thing is to keep active all the time. (45) ___ ___ Phong: I think I try to make my passive knowledge become active. Thanks a lot, Nick. IX. Use the words or phrases given to write meaningful sentences. 46. English/ play/ important role/ everyday life. ___ 47. English/ widely used/ international communication/ everyday work. ___ 48. Students/ want/ go abroad/ education/ have to/ learn/ English well. ___ ___ 49. It/ language/ science/ and/ you/ need/ know English/ good/ science. ___ ___ 50. English/ main language/ instruction/ international students/ universities/ colleges. ___ ___ Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 39
39. MỤC LỤC  Unit 1: LOCAL ENVIRONMENT 3 Unit 2: CITY LIFE 3 Unit 3: TEEN STRESS AND PRESSURE 3 TEST YOURSELF 1 3 Unit 4:LIFE IN THE PAST 3 Unit 5: WONDERS OF VIET NAM 3 Unit 6: VIET NAM: THEN AND NOW 3 TEST YOURSELF 2 3 Unit 7: RECIPES AND EATING HABITS 3 Unit 8: TOURISM 3 Unit 9: ENGLISH IN THE WORLD 3 TEST YOURSELF 3 3 Unit 10: SPACE TRAVEL 3 Unit 11: CHANGING ROLES IN SOCIETY 3 Unit 12: MY FUTURE CAREER 3 TEST YOURSELF 4 3 Lưu Hoằng Trí Bài tập Tiếng Anh lớp 9 | 40