Đề thi Tiếng Anh Lớp 9

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1. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST TEST A1 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. seat B. read C. wear D. meal 2. A. Christmas B. machine C. mechanic D. scholarship 3. A. needed B. worked C. stopped D. watched Choose the word that has different stress pattern. 4. A. earthquake B. energy C. experience D. exercise 5. A. throughout B. volcanic C. unpleasant D. fashionable Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank in each sentence. 6. He had lived ___that farm all his life. A. in B. at C. on D. with 7. Look___! There’s a big hole in front of you. A. at B. out C. on D. down 8. Hurricane Andrew swept through southern Florida ___August 1992. A. in B. on C. since D. from 9. He was quietly proud ___his literary achievements. A. on B. of C. at D. in 10. The report___that thousands of people had seen UFOs. A. warned B. suggested C. claimed D. blamed 11. These children, ___parents work late, are taken home by bus. A. their B. that C. whom D. whose 12. You should have a ___check your motorcycle regularly. A. plumber B. mechanic C. driver D. pilot 13. Are you looking forward ___abroad on your vacation? A. to go B. going C. to going D. you go 14. Only in the last few years___to use home computers. A. have begun people B. have people begun C. when people began D. people have begun 15. It’s an interesting film. I ___it three times. A. saw B. had seen C. have already seen D. was to see 16. Can’t we do something about the situation?- Something ___right now. A. is doing B. is done C. is being done D. has been doing 17. ___it was a formal dinner party, James wore his blue jeans. A. Since B. Even though C. Despite D. Therefore 18. ___taking me downtown on your way to work this morning? A. Would you mind B. Can you C. Why don’t you D. Could you please 19. ___to fly if they had feathers instead of hair? A. Should people able B. Were people able C. Will people able D. Would people be able 20. I wish you___making that noise. It’s bothering me. A. stop B. can stop C. would stop D. will stop Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correction. 21. Manufacturers are now producing such many inexpensive computers that many people can afford to buy one for their home. A B C D 22. Not until the early 1900s women were allowed to vote in the United States. ABCD 23. I like lying on the beach. Therefore, I always spend my holiday to sunbathe. ABCD 24. Ninety percent of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, which is knowing as the ‘Ring of Fire’. ABCD 25. Don’t forget to come here in time, do you? ABCD Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. 26. Solid fuel would be more ___. (economy) Page 1
2. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST 27. Cinema is a medium of mass ___. (entertain). 28. The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is ___. (pollute) 29. We find advertising on the radio very ___. (effect) 30. Naturally, I was very eager to make a good first ___.(impress). Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank in the following passage. By using computers people can do things faster (31)___by using other means. Computers can do any calculations (32)___than a skilled mathematician. (33)___a computer is programmed properly, it can (34)___accurately. When we look back the history of computer (35)___, we can see the great differences (36)___the old computers and the modern ones. The old computers work (37)___slower than the modern ones. We can use the new generation of computers conveniently because of their small size and many applied programs (38)___are widely used all over the world. We can get any sorts of information (39)___the Internet. These are the reasons why computers (40)___not only at offices but also at homes. 31. A. as B. than C. more D. less 32. A. more rapid B. rapidly C. more rapidly D. as rapidly 33. A. Although B. After C. Because D. If 34. A. work B. take C. make D. run 35. A. science B. scientific C. scientifical D. scientifically 36. A. on B. to C. between D. from 37. A. more B. less C. most D. much 38. A. which B. who C. where D. when 39. A. into B. from C. of D. to 40. A. use B. perform C. appear D. treat Read the passage and then decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Would you like a robot in your house? It is now generally accepted that in the future robots will take over many our tasks especially jobs of a repetitive nature. But it’s doubtful if robots will ever be able to do any of the more creative types of work - or indeed if people would want them to. In the home, robots would probably be used to do the cleaning table-laying scrubbing and washing up, but it’s considered unlikely so far that they’ll be used to do the cooking - at least not in the near future. Robots in the home might not be creative enough to do the cooking, plan the meals, and so on. They would be used as slaves, thereby freeing people to do more of the things they wants. FACTS TRUE FALSE 41. It is thought that robots will be able to do the same jobs every day. 42. It is certain that robots will be able to help us with creative tasks. 43. In the near future, robots will be used to do things such as cooking. 44. Robots will help us do some of the housework such as washing dishes. 45. Robots would be able to do more than people want Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in the meaning to the root ones. 46. It’s nearly two years since we left high school.  We ___ 47. It’s raining, so we can’t get to the birtday party in time.  If ___ 48. They have built a new local library near my school.  A new local library ___ 49. Did you meet Liz at the station this morning?  Lan asked Ba___ 50. The book was interesting to most children.  Most children ___ THE END Page 2
3. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. seat B. read C. wear D. meal 2. A. Christmas B. machine C. mechanic D. scholarship 3. A. needed B. worked C. stopped D. watched Choose the word that has different stress pattern. 4. A. earthquake B. energy C. experience D. exercise 5. A. throughout B. volcanic C. unpleasant D. fashionable Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank in each sentence. 6. He had lived ___that farm all his life. A. in B. at C. on D. with 7. Look___! There’s a big hole in front of you. A. at B. out C. on D. down 8. Hurricane Andrew swept through southern Florida ___August 1992. A. in B. on C. since D. from 9. He was quietly proud ___his literary achievements. A. on B. of C. at D. in 10. The report___that thousands of people had seen UFOs. A. warned B. suggested C. claimed D. blamed 11. These children, ___parents work late, are taken home by bus. A. their B. that C. whom D. whose 12. You should have a ___check your motorcycle regularly. A. plumber B. mechanic C. driver D. pilot 13. Are you looking forward ___abroad on your vacation? A. to go B. going C. to going D. you go 14. Only in the last few years___to use home computers. A. have begun people B. have people begun C. when people began D. people have begun 15. It’s an interesting film. I ___it three times. A. saw B. had seen C. have already seen D. was to see 16. Can’t we do something about the situation?- Something ___right now. A. is doing B. is done C. is being done D. has been doing 17. ___it was a formal dinner party, James wore his blue jeans. A. Since B. Even though C. Despite D. Therefore 18. ___taking me downtown on your way to work this morning? A. Would you mind B. Can you C. Why don’t you D. Could you please 19. ___to fly if they had feathers instead of hair? A. Should people able B. Were people able C. Will people able D. Would people be able 20. I wish you___making that noise. It’s bothering me. A. stop B. can stop C. would stop D. will stop Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correction. 21. Manufacturers are now producing such many inexpensive computers that many people can afford to buy one for their home. ABCD 22. Not until the early 1900s women were allowed to vote in the United States. [were women] ABCD 23. I like lying on the beach. Therefore, I always spend my holiday to sunbathe. ABCD 24. Ninety percent of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, which is knowing as the ‘Ring of Fire’. ABCD 25. Don’t forget to come here in time, do you? ABCD Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. 26. Solid fuel would be more ___. (economy) economical Page 3
4. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST 27. Cinema is a medium of mass ___. (entertain). entertainment 28. The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is ___.(pollute) polluted 29. We find advertising on the radio very ___.(effect). effective 30. Naturally, I was very eager to make a good first ___.(impress). impression Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank in the following passage. By using computers people can do things faster (31)___by using other means. Computers can do any calculations (32)___than a skilled mathematician. (33)___a computer is programmed properly, it can (34)___accurately. When we look back the history of computer (35)___, we can see the great differences (36)___the old computers and the modern ones. The old computers work (37)___slower than the modern ones. We can use the new generation of computers conveniently because of their small size and many applied programs (38)___are widely used all over the world. We can get any sorts of information (39)___the Internet. These are the reasons why computers (40)___not only at offices but also at homes. 31. A. as B. than C. more D. less 32. A. more rapid B. rapidly C. more rapidly D. as rapidly 33. A. Although B. After C. Because D. If 34. A. work B. take C. make D. run 35. A. science B. scientific C. scientifical D. scientifically 36. A. on B. to C. between D. from 37. A. more B. less C. most D. much 38. A. which B. who C. where D. when 39. A. into B. from C. of D. to 40. A. use B. perform C. appear D. treat Read the passage and then decide whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Would you like a robot in your house? It is now generally accepted that in the future robots will take over many our tasks especially jobs of a repetitive nature. But it’s doubtful if robots will ever be able to do any of the more creative types of work - or indeed if people would want them to. In the home, robots would probably be used to do the cleaning table-laying scrubbing and washing up, but it’s considered unlikely so far that they’ll be used to do the cooking - at least not in the near future. Robots in the home might not be creative enough to do the cooking, plan the meals, and so on. They would be used as slaves, thereby freeing people to do more of the things they wants. FACTS TRUE FALSE 41. It is thought that robots will be able to do the same jobs every day.  42. It is certain that robots will be able to help us with creative tasks.  43. In the near future, robots will be used to do things such as cooking.  44. Robots will help us do some of the housework such as washing dishes.  45. Robots would be able to do more than people want  Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in the meaning to the root ones. 46. It’s nearly two years since we left high school.  We have left high school for nearly two years. ___ 47. It’s raining, so we can’t get to the birtday party in time.  If it weren’t raining, we could get to the birtday party in time. ___ 48. They have built a new local library near my school.  A new local library has been built near my school.___ 49. Did you meet Liz at the station this morning?  Lan asked Ba if he had met Liz at the station that morning. ___ 50. The book was interesting to most children.  Most children are interested in the book.___ THE END Page 4
5. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST TEST A2 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. 1. A. campus B. publish C. supply D. difficult 2. A. about B. south C. young D. count 3. A. wanted B. shouted C. helped D. needed Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others. 4. A. model B. admire C. happy D. cover 5. A. scenery B. hamburger C. pagoda D. grocery Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence. 6. It’s very kind ___you to help me. A. of B. to C. with D. for 7. A free ___is guaranteed to every citizen. A. educated B. education C. educating D. educational 8. AIDS is a newly-discovered and very ___disease. A. danger B. dangerous C. endangered D. dangerously 9. Please ___your cigarette. I’m allergic to smoke. A. put aside B. put off C. put up D. put out 10. Let’s have a drink, ___? A. shall we B. will we C. shall you D. do we 11. They didn’t go on a picnic ___the weather was awful. A. so B. although C. because D. because of 12. Do you know the lady___son is standing over there? A. who B. whom C. which D. whose 13. I believe you because I know you are ___. A. true B. truth C. truthful D. truly 14. Water ___at 100 degrees Celsius. A. boiling B. boil C. is boiling D. boils 15. Laziness is normally the cause of ___. A. poor B. poverty C. richness D. success 16. This newspaper is ___every day. It’s a daily newspaper. A. publishing B. published C. publish D. to publish 17. We are talking about the preservation of ___resources. A. natural B. nature C. naturally D. naturalize 18. Everyone must take part in ___forests and increase forestation. A. protect B. protecting C. protection D. protected 19. In order to save electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced by ___. A. an energy-saving bulb B. a 1000-watt light C. an electric bulb D. a saving - energy bulb 20. ___we know her address, we will call you. A. Unless B. Since C. If D. Therefore Choose the words or phrases that needs correction. 21. When she came to my house this morning, I still slept. A B C D 22. Is Fiona used to work late at the office? A B C D 23. He was punished because he did the test careless yesterday. A B C D 24. The doctor told my father stop smoking because of his sickness. A B C D 25. They didn’t go on a picnic because of the weather was awful. Page 5
6. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST A B C D Find the best choice to complete the passage below. Rice is (26)___by Vietnamese people every day. It often (27)___in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia. The Chinese have also been growing rice for (28)___years. The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants. Then they are taken to fields covered (29)___muddy water called paddies. The fields of rice look very (30)___After 3 or 5 months, the rice is ready to be picked. People often drain away water before colleting rice. Eating rice is a special action in the world. They don’t use spoons or forks to enjoy bowls of rice. (31)___, they use two short sticks known as chopsticks to put rice into their mouths. China and Vietnam are the two countries in which people use chopsticks very well. 26. A. used B. taken C. eaten D. boiled 27. A. grows B. keeps C. plants D. stays 28. A. thousands B. thousand C. thousand of D. thousands of 29. A. in B. by C. with D. of 30. A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. the beauty 31. A. However B. Moreover C. Besides D. Instead Read the following passage and choose the best answers. Children’s education is changing rapidly today. In the past, teachers made children sit still for hours. They made them memorize all sorts of things. In other words, children had to go on repeating things until they knew them by heart. Today, many teachers wonder if it possible to make children learn at all. They say you can only help them learn. They say you must let children learn and discover things for themselves. 32. What did teachers make children do in the past? A. stand for hours B. memorize everything C. repeat their homework D. sit for days 33. Children in the past were made to learn everything___. A. by head B. by hand C. by hair D. by heart 34. Nowadays, many teachers say that they only ___. A. give children more homework B. make children learn C. help children D. teach children at home 35. Today, the modern learning method is ___. A. Letting children play computer games B. making children read a lot of books C. doing homework for children D. letting children discover things for themselves Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first sentences. 36. No one in the group is younger than Mai.  Mai is ___ 37. “Where are you going on your holidays?” I asked them.  I asked them ___ 38. The luggage is too heavy for her to carry.  The luggage is so ___ 39. He is tired, so he couldn’t score any goals.  If he ___ 40. I can’t play basketball well because of my height.  Because I ___ THE END Page 6
7. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST ANSWERS KEYS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. 1. A. campus B. publish C. supply D. difficult 2. A. about B. south C. young D. count 3. A. wanted B. shouted C. needed D. helped Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others. 4. A. model B. admire C. happy D. cover 5. A. scenery B. hamburger C. pagoda D. grocery Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence. 6. It’s very kind ___you to help me. A. of B. to C. with D. for 7. A free ___is guaranteed to every citizen. A. educated B. education C. educating D. educational 8. AIDS is a newly-discovered and very ___disease. A. danger B. dangerous C. endangered D. dangerously 9. Please ___your cigarette. I’m allergic to smoke. A. put aside B. put off C. put up D. put out 10. Let’s have a drink, ___? A. shall we B. will we C. shall you D. do we 11. They didn’t go on a picnic ___the weather was awful. A. so B. although C. because D. because of 12. Do you know the lady___son is standing over there? A. who B. whom C. which D. whose 13. I believe you because I know you are ___. A. true B. truth C. truthful D. truly 14. Water ___at 100 degrees Celsius. A. boiling B. boil C. is boiling D. boils 15. Laziness is normally the cause of ___. A. poor B. poverty C. richness D. success 16. This newspaper is ___every day. It’s a daily newspaper. A. publishing B. published C. publish D. to publish 17. We are talking about the preservation of ___resources. A. natural B. nature C. naturally D. naturalize 18. Everyone must take part in ___forests and increase forestation. A. protect B. protecting C. protection D. protected 19. In order to save electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced by ___. A. an energy-saving bulb B. a 1000-watt light C. an electric bulb D. a saving - energy bulb 20. ___we know her address, we will call you. A. Unless B. Since C. If D. Therefore Choose the words or phrases that needs correction. 21. When she came to my house this morning, I still slept. [was still sleeping] A B C D 22. Is Fiona used to work late at the office? [working] A B C D 23. He was punished because he did the test careless yesterday. [carelessly] A B C D 24. The doctor told my father stop smoking because of his sickness. [to stop] A B C D 25. They didn’t go on a picnic because of the weather was awful. [because] Page 7
8. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST A B C D Find the best choice to complete the passage below. Rice is (26)___by Vietnamese people every day. It often (27)___in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia. The Chinese have also been growing rice for (28)___years. The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants. Then they are taken to fields covered (29)___muddy water called paddies. The fields of rice look very (30)___After 3 or 5 months, the rice is ready to be picked. People often drain away water before colleting rice. Eating rice is a special action in the world. They don’t use spoons or forks to enjoy bowls of rice. (31)___, they use two short sticks known as chopsticks to put rice into their mouths. China and Vietnam are the two countries in which people use chopsticks very well. 26. A. used B. taken C. eaten D. boiled 27. A. grows B. keeps C. plants D. stays 28. A. thousands B. thousand C. thousand of D. thousands of 29. A. in B. by C. with D. of 30. A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. the beauty 31. A. However B. Moreover C. Besides D. Instead Read the following passage and choose the best answers. Children’s education is changing rapidly today. In the past, teachers made children sit still for hours. They made them memorize all sorts of things. In other words, children had to go on repeating things until they knew them by heart. Today, many teachers wonder if it possible to make children learn at all. They say you can only help them learn. They say you must let children learn and discover things for themselves. 32. What did teachers make children do in the past? A. stand for hours B. memorize everything C. repeat their homework D. sit for days 33. Children in the past were made to learn everything___. A. by head B. by hand C. by hair D. by heart 34. Nowadays, many teachers say that they only ___. A. give children more homework B. make children learn C. help children D. teach children at home 35. Today, the modern learning method is ___. A. Letting children play computer games B. making children read a lot of books C. doing homework for children D. letting children discover things for themselves Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first sentences. 36. No one in the group is younger than Mai.  Mai is the youngest in the group. ___ 37. “Where are you going on your holidays?” I asked them.  I asked them where they were going on their holidays. ___ 38. The luggage is too heavy for her to carry.  The luggage is so heavy that she cannot carry. ___ 39. He is tired, so he couldn’t score any goals.  If he weren’t tired, he could score some goals. ___ 40. I can’t play basketball well because of my height.  Because I am short, I can’t play basketball well. ___ THE END Page 8
9. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST TEST A3 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. 1. A. hoped B. missed C. washed D. stayed 2. A. major B. day C. pay D. play 3. A. think B. thick C. this D. thanks Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others. 4. A. official B. optional C. primary D. separate 5. A. economic B. embroider C. encourage D. minority Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence. 6. A holiday in America can be ___cheap. A. surprise B. surprised C. surprising D. surprisingly 7. The surgeons tried their best to save his life, but unfortunately the operation was___. A. succeeded B. successful C. unsuccessful D. success 8. Eric hasn’t found a flat yet, ___he still lives with his parents A. if B. although C. therefore D. so 9. If there ___gravity, water wouldn’t run downhill. A. was B. is C. were D. are 10. We haven’t seen any ___films recently. A. interested B. interesting C. interest D. interestingly 11. I think I___my door key. I can’t find it anywhere. A. lost B. have lost C. am losing D. will lose 12. Jim wants to live ___of his parents. A. dependent B. dependently C. independent D. independently 13. Although they are poor, they still live ___. A. happy B. unhappy C. happily D. happiness 14. We won’t go out ___it stops raining. A. if B. unless C. when D. as 15. The phone ___suddenly when Joan was doing the housework. A. rang B. was ringing C. had rung D. is ringing 16. How many languages are there ___the world? A. through B. over C. for D. in 17. The boys looks very proud ___his success at school. A. of B. at C. about D. on 18. In spite of ___late, he arrived in time. A. he started B. his being started C. he was started D. starting 19. It’s time the children ___here now. A. are B. are being C. were D. to be 20. I won’t go ___you explain everything to me. A. unless B. although C. because D. if Choose the words or phrases that needs correction. 21. I haven’t seen her when we left school. A B C D 22. People know that they should save energy, so they still waste it. A B C D 23. After have a bath, he ate supper. A B C D 24. Would you mind if I open all of the windows. A B C D 25. She always wears modern and fashioned clothes when she is at work. Page 9
10. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST A B C D Find the best choice to complete the passage below. Garbage is what someone leaves behind that they do not want to use anymore. It can also be called (26)___ or rubbish. A definition of garbage is anything left behind at a place (27)___ you used to be, but are not anymore. In modern home and businesses, however, garbage is normally separated and put where it can be (28)___ and taken to a place designed to hold, burn, or recycle garbage. Smoke is a cloud of very small, solid parts. It is made when (29)___ something. Smoke can be bad because if it goes into the lungs of a person, it can kill them. Most people think that they are always able to see smoke, but it can also be (30)___. (a thing that a person is not able to see) 26. A. waste B. save C. safe D. stone 27. A. it B. that C. which D. where 28. A. wrapped B. organized C. collected D. picked 29. A. firing B. fighting C. burning D. chopping 30. A. invisible B. unmovable C. unspeakable D. insensible Read the following passage and choose the best answers. In biology and ecology the environment is all of the natural materials and living things on the Earth. This is also called the natural environment. Some people call themselves environmentalists. These people think that harmony with the environment is important. They think we must protect the environment. The important things in the environment that we value are called natural resources. For example fish, sunlight, and forests. These are renewable natural resources because they grow naturally when we use them. Non-renewable natural resources are important things in the environment that do not come back naturally. For example coal and natural gas. 31. What does the world “environmentalists” in line 2 mean? A. living things B. people who protect the environment C. people who destroy the environment D. people who pollute the environment 32. One example of renewable natural resource is___. A. sunlight B. coal C. oil D. natural gas 33. One example of renewable natural resource is___. A. fish B. tree C. water D. coal 34. All of the following things are renewable natural resource except___. A. Air B. gas C. silver D. animal 35. What does the word “them” in line 6 refer to? A. materials B. environmentalists C. renewable natural resources D. non-renewable natural resources Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first sentences. 36. The weather is too terrible for you to go out.  If the weather ___ 37. All the students have to take the final exam.  The final exam ___ 38. Please don’t repeat what I said.  Would you mind___ 39. I can’t swim as well as my friend can.  My friend ___ 40. They didn’t have a map, so they got lost.  Because ___ THE END Page 10
11. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST ANSWERS KEYS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. 1. A. hoped B. missed C. washed D. stayed 2. A. many B. day C. pay D. play 3. A. think B. thick C. this D. thanks Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others. 4. A. official B. optional C. primary D. separate 5. A. economic B. embroider C. encourage D. minority Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence. 6. A holiday in America can be ___cheap. A. surprise B. surprised C. surprising D. surprisingly 7. The surgeons tried their best to save his life, but unfortunately the operation was___. A. succeeded B. successful C. unsuccessful D. success 8. Eric hasn’t found a flat yet, ___he still lives with his parents. A. if B. although C. therefore D. so 9. If there ___gravity, water wouldn’t run downhill. A. was B. is C. were D. are 10. We haven’t seen any ___films recently. A. interested B. interesting C. interest D. interestingly 11. I think I___my door key. I can’t find it anywhere. A. lost B. have lost C. am losing D. will lose 12. Jim wants to live ___of his parents. A. dependent B. dependently C. independent D. independently 13. Although they are poor, they still live ___. A. happy B. unhappy C. happily D. happiness 14. We won’t go out ___it stops raining. A. if B. unless C. when D. as 15. The phone ___suddenly when Joan was doing the housework. A. rang B. was ringing C. had rung D. is ringing 16. How many languages are there ___the world? A. through B. over C. for D. in 17. The boys looks very proud ___his success at school. A. of B. at C. about D. on 18. In spite of ___late, he arrived in time. A. he started B. his being started C. he was started D. starting 19. It’s time the children ___here now. A. are B. are being C. were D. to be 20. I won’t go ___you explain everything to me. A. unless B. although C. because D. if Choose the words or phrases that needs correction. 21. I haven’t seen her when we left school. [since] A B C D 22. People know that they should save energy, so they still waste it. [but] A B C D 23. After have a bath, he ate supper. [having] A B C D 24. Would you mind if I open all of the windows. [opened] A B C D 25. She always wears modern and fashioned clothes when she is at work. [fashionable] Page 11
12. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST A B C D Find the best choice to complete the passage below. Garbage is what someone leaves behind that they do not want to use anymore. It can also be called (26)___ or rubbish. A definition of garbage is anything left behind at a place (27)___ you used to be, but are not anymore. In modern home and businesses, however, garbage is normally separated and put where it can be (28)___ and taken to a place designed to hold, burn, or recycle garbage. Smoke is a cloud of very small, solid parts. It is made when (29)___ something. Smoke can be bad because if it goes into the lungs of a person, it can kill them. Most people think that they are always able to see smoke, but it can also be (30)___. (a thing that a person is not able to see) 26. A. waste B. save C. safe D. stone 27. A. it B. that C. which D. where 28. A. wrapped B. organized C. collected D. picked 29. A. firing B. fighting C. burning D. chopping 30. A. invisible B. unmovable C. unspeakable D. insensible Read the following passage and choose the best answers. In biology and ecology the environment is all of the natural materials and living things on the Earth. This is also called the natural environment. Some people call themselves environmentalists. These people think that harmony with the environment is important. They think we must protect the environment. The important things in the environment that we value are called natural resources. For example fish, sunlight, and forests. These are renewable natural resources because they grow naturally when we use them. Non-renewable natural resources are important things in the environment that do not come back naturally. For example coal and natural gas. 31. What does the world “environmentalists” in line 2 mean? A. living things B. people who protect the environment C. people who destroy the environment D. people who pollute the environment 32. One example of renewable natural resource is___. A. sunlight B. coal C. oil D. natural gas 33. One example of renewable natural resource is___. A. fish B. tree C. water D. coal 34. All of the following things are renewable natural resource except___. A. Air B. gas C. silver D. animal 35. What does the word “them” in line 6 refer to? A. materials B. environmentalists C. renewable natural resources D. non-renewable natural resources Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first sentences. 36. The weather is too terrible for you to go out.  If the weather were nice, you could go out. ___ 37. All the students have to take the final exam.  The final exam has to be taken by all the students. ___ 38. Please don’t repeat what I said.  Would you mind not repeating what I said. ___ 39. I can’t swim as well as my friend can.  My friend can swim better than I can. ___ 40. They didn’t have a map, so they got lost.  Because they didn’t have a map, they got lost.___ THE END Page 12
13. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST TEST A4 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. 1. A. change B. charity C. chopstick D. character 2. A. depend B. poet C. equal D. region Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others. 3. A. pagoda B. grocery C. institute D. benefit 4. A. control B. remote C. access D. advance 5. A. pollution B. dynamite C. production D. protection Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence. 6. Do you often go out ___Saturday evenings? A. in B. at C. on D. for 7. Hoa likes reading and ___. A. so is Minh B. Minh is too C. so does Minh D. Minh does either 8. They don’t like milk and ___. A. neither do we B. so do we C. we do too D. neither don’t we 9. I have two brothers and we are ___at school. A. both B. all C. either D. neither 10. The man___we saw yesterday is a scientist. A. whom B. who C. which D. whose 11. I feel ___in this book. A. interesting B. interested C. interest D. interestingly 12. Vietnam is a ___country. A. develop B. developed C. developing D. development 13. There is ___time. Let’s hurry. A. a lot of B. few C. a few D. not much 14. This house is ___of the three. A. old B. older C. oldest D. the oldest 15. If it ___, we’ll have the party outside. A. rains B. doesn’t rain C. rained D. didn’t rain 16. If you know where she lives, let me___. A. to know B. knowing C. know D. knew 17. We’ll make the beach clean and ___again. A. polluted B. dirty C. awful D. beautiful 18. It is impossible ___a newspaper without reading about the damage we are doing to the environment. A. open B. opening C. to open D. opened 19. If you are late again, you___the job. A. won’t lost B. will lose C. lost D. will be lost 20. She never goes to the movies___she is very busy. A. so B. because of C. if D. because Choose the words or phrases that needs correction. 21. Did the house broken when you were away? A B C D 22. That is the girl whom Jim wants to marry her. A B C D 23. Although it rained heavy, they went out last night. A B C D 24. The accident happened in front of my house last night because the driver’s carelessness. A B C D 25. Does it take you three hours doing this task?. A B C D Page 13
14. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST Find the best choice to complete the passage below. Among the festivals (26)___ by some of Asian people is the Moon Cake Festival, also known (27)___ the Mid August Festival. Large numbers of small round moon cakes are eaten (28)___ this day, and children enjoy carrying colorful (29)___ lanterns come in all shapes; the most popular ones are shaped like fish, rabbits and butterflies. According to (30)___, the moon shines the brightest on the night of the Moon Cake Festival. As the moon rises, tables are placed (31)___ the house and women make offerings of fruit and moon cakes to the Moon Goddess. 26. A. celebrated B. made C. held D. set 27. A. like B. as C. such as D. ф 28. A. in B. for C. at D. on 29. A. wood B. metal C. paper D. gold 30. A. they B. them C. it D. their 31. A. under B. near C. outside D. around Read the following passage and choose the best answers. I often hear or read about “natural disaster”- the eruption of Mount St Helen, a volcano in the state of Washington: Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible earthquakes all over the world; huge fires; and so on. But I’ll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature – “the London Killer Fog” of 1952. It began on Thursday, December 4th when a high –pressure system (warm air) cover southern England. With the freezing-cold air below, heavy fog formed. Pollution from factories, cars, and coal stoves mixed with the fog. The humidity was terribly high, there was no breeze at all. Traffic (cars, trains, and boats) stopped. People couldn’t see, and some walked onto the railroad tracks or into the river. It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick. Finally on Tuesday, December 9th, the wind came and the fog went away. But after that, even more people got sick, many of them died. 32. Which natural disaster isn’t mentioned in the text? A. a volcanic eruption B. a flood C. a hurricane D. a tornado 33. What is his unforgettable person experience? A. the London killer B. the heavy fog in London C. the strangeness of nature D. a high-pressure system 34. What didn’t happen during the time of the “London Killer Fog”? A pollution B. humidity C. heavy rain D. heavy fog 35. The traffic stopped because of ___. A. The rain B. the windy weather C. the humid weather D. the heavy fog Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first sentences. 36. Hurry up or you will be late.  If ___ 37. Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth.  Elizabeth ___ 38. Learning English is interesting.  It is___ 39. No one has answered the questions yet.  The questions___ 40. I think it would be good idea to take a train.  I suggest___ THE END Page 14
15. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST ANSWER KEYS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently. 1. A. change B. charity C. chopstick D. character 2. A. depend B. poet C. equal D. region Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others. 3. A. pagoda B. grocery C. institute D. benefit 4. A. control B. remote C. access D. advance 5. A. pollution B. dynamite C. production D. protection Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentence. 6. Do you often go out ___Saturday evenings? A. in B. at C. on D. for 7. Hoa likes reading and ___. A. so is Minh B. Minh is too C. so does Minh D. Minh does either 8. They don’t like milk and ___. A. neither do we B. so do we C. we do too D. neither don’t we 9. I have two brothers and we are ___at school. A. both B. all C. either D. neither 10. The man___we saw yesterday is a scientist. A. whom B. who C. which D. whose 11. I feel ___in this book. A. interesting B. interested C. interest D. interestingly 12. Vietnam is a ___country. A. develop B. developed C. developing D. development 13. There is ___time. Let’s hurry. A. a lot of B. few C. a few D. not much 14. This house is ___of the three. A. old B. older C. oldest D. the oldest 15. If it ___, we’ll have the party outside. A. rains B. doesn’t rain C. rained D. didn’t rain 16. If you know where she lives, let me___. A. to know B. knowing C. know D. knew 17. We’ll make the beach clean and ___again. A. polluted B. dirty C. awful D. beautiful 18. It is impossible ___a newspaper without reading about the damage we are doing to the environment. A. open B. opening C. to open D. opened 19. If you are late again, you___the job. A. won’t lost B. will lose C. lost D. will be lost 20. She never goes to the movies___she is very busy. A. so B. because of C. if D. because Choose the words or phrases that needs correction. 21. Did the house broken when you were away? [Was] A B C D 22. That is the girl whom Jim wants to marry her. [no words] A B C D 23. Although it rained heavy, they went out last night. [heavily] A B C D 24. The accident happened in front of my house last night because the driver’s carelessness. [because of] A B C D 25. Does it take you three hours doing this task? [to do] A B C D Page 15
16. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST Find the best choice to complete the passage below. Among the festivals (26)___ by some of Asian people is the Moon Cake Festival, also known (27)___ the Mid August Festival. Large numbers of small round moon cakes are eaten (28)___ this day, and children enjoy carrying colorful (29)___ lanterns come in all shapes; the most popular ones are shaped like fish, rabbits and butterflies. According to (30)___, the moon shines the brightest on the night of the Moon Cake Festival. As the moon rises, tables are placed (31)___ the house and women make offerings of fruit and moon cakes to the Moon Goddess. 26. A. celebrated B. made C. held D. set 27. A. like B. as C. such as D. ф 28. A. in B. for C. at D. on 29. A. wood B. metal C. paper D. gold 30. A. they B. them C. it D. their 31. A. under B. near C. outside D. around Read the following passage and choose the best answers. I often hear or read about “natural disaster”- the eruption of Mount St Helen, a volcano in the state of Washington: Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible earthquakes all over the world; huge fires; and so on. But I’ll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature – “The London Killer Fog” of 1952. It began on Thursday, December 4th when a high –pressure system (warm air) cover southern England. With the freezing-cold air below, heavy fog formed. Pollution from factories, cars, and coal stoves mixed with the fog. The humidity was terribly high, there was no breeze at all. Traffic (cars, trains, and boats) stopped. People couldn’t see, and some walked onto the railroad tracks or into the river. It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick. Finally on Tuesday, December 9th, the wind came and the fog went away. But after that, even more people got sick, many of them died. { breeze: light wind} 32. Which natural disaster isn’t mentioned in the text? A. a volcanic eruption B. a flood C. a hurricane D. a tornado 33. What is his unforgettable person experience? A. the London killer B. the heavy fog in London C. the strangeness of nature D. a high-pressure system 34. What didn’t happen during the time of the “London Killer Fog”? A pollution B. humidity C. heavy rain D. heavy fog 35. The traffic stopped because of ___. A. The rain B. the windy weather C. the humid weather D. the heavy fog Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning of the first sentences. 36. Hurry up or you will be late.  If you don’t hurry up, you will be late. ___ 37. Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth.  Elizabeth cannot play the piano as well as Helen. ___ 38. Learning English is interesting.  It is interesting to study English. ___ 39. No one has answered the questions yet.  The questions haven’t been answered yet. ___ 40. I think it would be good idea to take a train.  I suggest taking a train. ___ THE END Page 16
17. Grade 9 ENTRANCE EXAM TEST TEST A5 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. achievement B. chemist C. chance D. cheerful 2. A. sewage B. nuclear C. groom D. erupt Choose the word that has the different stress. 3. A. collapse B. volcano C. festival D. appliance 4. A. forecast B. disaster C. carriage D. furniture Choose the word or pharse (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blanks space. 5. Who looks___your children when you are away from home? A. after B. for C. to D. at 6. She is very tired.___; she has to finish her homework A. Moreover B. However C. So D. And 7. What quality made him different ___others? A. from B. for C. with D. in 8. If people stop using dynamite for fishing, a lot of sea creatures will be well___. A. preserve B. preserved C. preserving D. presevation 9. Scientists are looking for an ___way to reduce energy consumption A. effective B. effectively C. effect D. effection 10. The weather___nice yesterday A. were B. was C. will be D. has been 11. She suggested ___money for the poor people in the region A. to save B. saved C. saving D. save 12. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated ___ A. nationwide B. national C. nation D. native 13. Auld Lang Syne is a song ___is sung on New Year’s Eve A. who B. whose C. whom D. which 14. My Aunt Judy is the women ___is holding Jack. A. who B. whose C. whom D. which Choose the underlined word or pharse (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. 15. Tet is a festival which occurs on late January or early February. A B C D 16. Man’s whole environment are being changed in a serious way. ABCD 17. We are getting some electrical from nuclear power stations ABCD 18. He’s going to the post office although he wants to send a letter ABCD Decide which of the options (A, B, C, or D) is the best answer. Everyone wants to reduce (19) ___. But the pollution problem is as complicated as it is (20)___. It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, (21)___ from automobiles causes large percentage (22)___air pollution. But the automobile provides transportation to millions of people. (23)___ discharge much of the material that pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people. Thus, to end or greatly (24)___ pollution immediately people would have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways. (25)___ and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that (26)___ businesses and individuals to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities. 19. A. pollute B. pollution C. polluted D. polluting 20. A. seriousness B. serious C. seriously D. serioused 21. A. exhaust B. exhausted C. exhaustedly D. exhauster 22. A. to B. with C. in D. of Page 17
18. Grade: 9 THE FINAL TEST REVISION (003) 23. A. Hills B. Mountains C. Factories D. Rivers 24. A. reducing B. reduced C. reduce D. reduction 25. A. Doctors B. Engineers C. Workers D. Scientists 26. A. require B. Requires C. required D. requiring Read the passage and then tick True or False. he Intennet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life. It is a very fast and convenient way to Tget information. People use the Internet for many purposes : education, communication, entertainment and commerce. The Internet helps people communicate with friends and relatives by means of e-mail or chatting. However, the Internet has limitations. It is time-consuming and costly. It is also dangerous because of viruses and bad programs. On the other hand, the Internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail and personal information leaking. So while enjoying surfing, be alert ! 27. The main idea of the first paragraph is about advantages of the Internet. 28. We can use the internet as a fast and convenient way to get information to study, communicate, entertain, buy and sell things. 29. The disadvantages of the Internet are costly, time consuming and easy to get information from spam and viruses. 30. With the help of the internet, we can get in touch with each other by means of e-mail or chatting. WORD FORMS 31. Thai’s economy depends on___. (tour) 32. You have to keep your ___ from that snake. (distant) 33. Phuong and Ha are ___related. (distant) 34. They are ___ greeted by the native. (warm) 35. The ___ by the little girl was a great hit. (perform) 36. She was___ to look at the big statue. (amaze) 37. To my___, the monkey can play the guitar. (knowledgeable) 38. His result was ___ exellent. (amaze) 39. He was ___ good at Math. (amaze) 40. Small companies are ___managed by the owners themselves. (normal) 41. Brazillians played very ___. (simple) 42. Uncle Ho is a man of ___. (simple) 43. This is a machine with a ___ arm for picking up objects. (move) 44. Nguyen Binh is one of the poets of the Romantic ___. (move) 45. English is one of the ___subjects. (compel) 46. I had a good ___on this film. (impress) 47. The air ___in our city is worse and worse (pollute) 48. Oil slicks, chemical waste, garbage are common___to our environment. (pollute) 49. Air ___does a lot of harm to our life. (pollute) 50. ___the air must be limited to save our environment. (pollute) WRITING 51. People should stop experiments on animals.  Experiments ___ 52. Ronaldo won the gold ball of FIFA.  The gold ball ___ 53. In order to win the prize, he tried hard.  He tried hard so as___ 54. Her father stood in the door way.  In the door way, ___ 55. He has rarely seen such a big elephant. THE SECOND SEMESTER Page 18
19. Grade: 9 THE FINAL TEST REVISION (003)  Rarely ___ 56. Her mother sat in the armchair quietly.  In the armchair ___ 57. The weather becomes so dangerous that we can’t go anywhere.  So dangerous___ 58. We seldom get good marks.  Seldom ___ 59. Susan feels proud of her son.  Susan’s son ___ 60. Thanh fell full because of the banana.  The banana ___ 61. They are accustomed to drinking Coke.  They get ___ 62. He used to go to school late.  He doesn’t ___ 63. The baby cried because of the dog.  The baby ___ 64. The actor interests us a lot.  We___ 65. Their father looks after them well.  Their father took ___ 66. We felt sad because of the bad result.  The bad result ___ THE END ANSWER KEYS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. achievement B. chemist C. chance D. cheerful 2. A. sewage B. nuclear C. groom D. erupt Choose the word that has the different stress. 3. A. collapse B. volcano C. festival D. appliance 4. A. forecast B. disaster C. carriage D. furniture Choose the word or pharse (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blanks space. 5. Who looks___your children when you are away from home? A. after B. for C. to D. at 6. She is very tired.___; she has to finish her homework A. Moreover B. However C. So D. And 7. What quality made him different ___others? A. from B. for C. with D. in 8. If people stop using dynamite for fishing, a lot of sea creatures will be well___. A. preserve B. preserved C. preserving D. presevation 9. Scientists are looking for an ___way to reduce energy consumption A. effective B. effectively C. effect D. effection 10. The weather___nice yesterday A. were B. was C. will be D. has been 11. She suggested ___money for the poor people in the region A. to save B. saved C. saving D. save 12. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated ___ A. nationwide B. national C. nation D. native THE SECOND SEMESTER Page 19
20. Grade: 9 THE FINAL TEST REVISION (003) 13. Auld Lang Syne is a song ___is sung on New Year’s Eve A. who B. whose C. whom D. which 14. My Aunt Judy is the women ___is holding Jack. A. who B. whose C. whom D. which Choose the underlined word or pharse (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. 15. Tet is a festival which occurs on late January or early February. [in] A BCD 16. Man’s whole environment are being changed in a serious way. [is] ABCD 17. We are getting some electrical from nuclear power stations [electricity] ABCD 18. He’s going to the post office although he wants to send a letter. [because] ABCD Decide which of the options (A, B, C, or D) is the best answer. Everyone wants to reduce (19) ___. But the pollution problem is as complicated as it is (20)___. It is compltcated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, (21)___ from automobiles causes large percentage (22)___air pollution. But the automobike provides transportation to millions of people. (23)___ discharge much of the material that pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people. Thus, to end or greatly (24)___ pollution immediately people would have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways. (25)___ and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that (26)___ businesses and individuals to stop, or cut down on certain polluting activities. THE SECOND SEMESTER Page 20
21. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 19. A. pollute B. pollution C. polluted D. polluting 20. A. seriousness B. serious C. seriously D. serioused 21. A. exhaust B. exhausted C. exhaustedly D. exhauster 22. A. to B. with C. in D. of 23. A. Hills B. Mountains C. Factories D. Rivers 24. A. reducing B. reduced C. reduce D. reduction 25. A. Doctors B. Engineers C. Workers D. Scientists 26. A. require B. Requires C. required D. requiring Read the passage and then tick True or False. he Intennet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life. It is a very fast and convenient way to get Tinformation. People use the Internet for many purposes : education, communication, entertainment and commerce. The Internet helps people communicate with friends and relatives by means of e-mail or chatting. However, the Internet has limitations. It is time-consuming and costly. It is also dangerous because of viruses and bad programs. On the other hand, the Internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail and personal information leaking. So while enjoying surfing, be alert ! 27. The main idea of the first paragraph is about advantages of the Internet. {F} 28. We can use the internet as a fast and convenient way to get information to study, communicate, entertain, buy and sell things. {T} 29. The disadvantages of the Internet are costly, time consuming and easy to get information from spam and viruses. {T} 30. With the help of the internet, we can get in touch with each other by means of e-mail or chatting {T} WORD FORMS 31. Thai’s economy depends on___. (tour) {tourism} 32. You have to keep your ___ from that snake. (distant) {distance} 33. Phuong and Ha are ___related. (distant) {distantly} 34. They are ___ greeted by the native. (warm) {warmly} 35. The ___ by the little girl was a great hit. (perform) {performance} 36. She was___ to look at the big statue. (amaze) {amazed} 37. To my___, the monkey can play the guitar. (knowledgeable) {knowledge} 38. His result was ___ exellent. (amaze) {amazingly} 39. He was ___ good at Math. (amaze) {amazingly} 40. Small companies are ___managed by the owners themselves. (normal) {normally} 41. Brazillians played very ___. (simple) {simply} 42. Uncle Ho is a man of ___. (simple) {simplification} 43. This is a machine with a ___ arm for picking up objects. (move) {moving} 44. Nguyen Binh is one of the poets of the Romantic ___. (move) {monement} 45. English is one of the ___subjects. (compel) {compelling: extremly interesting} 46. I had a good ___on this film. (impress) {impression} 47. The air ___in our city is worse and worse. (pollute) {pollution} 48. Oil slicks, chemical waste, garbage are common___to our environment. (pollute) {pollutants} 49. Air ___does a lot of harm to our life. (pollute) {pollution} 50. ___the air must be limited to save our environment. (pollute) {Polluting} WRITING 51. People should stop experiments on animals.  Experiments on animals should be stopped. ___ 52. Ronaldo won the gold ball of FIFA.  The gold ball of FIFA was won by Ronaldo. ___ Page 21 THE SECOND SEMESTER
22. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 53. In order to win the prize, he tried hard.  He tried hard so as to win the prize. ___ 54. Her father stood in the door way.  In the door way, stood her father. ___ 55. He has rarely seen such a big elephant.  Rarely has he seen such a big elephant. ___ 56. Her mother sat in the armchair quietly.  In the armchair sat her mother quietly. ___ 57. The weather becomes so dangerous that we can’t go anywhere.  So dangerous does the weather become that we can’t go anywhere. ___ 58. We seldom get good marks.  Seldom do we get good marks.___ 59. Susan feels proud of her son.  Susan’s son makes her feel proud.___ 60. Thanh fell full because of the banana.  The banana made him full ___ 61. They are accustomed to drinking Coke.  They get used to drinking Coke. ___ 62. He used to go to school late.  He doesn’t go to school late any more. ___ 63. The baby cried because of the dog.  The baby was made to cry by a dog. ___ 64. The actor interests us a lot.  We are interested in the actor a lot.___ 65. Their father looks after them well.  Their father took care of them well. ___ 66. We felt sad because of the bad result.  The bad result made us feel sad. ___ THE END Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. snowstorm B. knowledge C. show D. know 2. A. volcano B. volume C. solve D. love 3. A. earthquake B. quality C. quantity D. qualify Choose the word whose the main stress is placed differently from the others. 4 A. temperature B. thunderstorm C. Pacific D. celebrate 5 A. typhoon B. nominate C. volcano D. considerate Choose the word or phrase(A, B, C or D) which best completes each following sentence. 6. They made their living by ___fish in the ocean everyday. A. catch B. caught C. to catch D. catching 7. Easter is a joyful festival___comes in early spring. A. which B. that it C. where D. when 8. Anna Jarvis was the woman___first thought of Mother’s Day. A. who B. who she C. she D. whose 9. Mrs. Thoa is generous to the poor___she is not rich. A. although B. but C. however D. and 10. Father’s Day ___a national holiday in America since 1972. A. has been B. was C. is D. will be 11. “You are a great dancer, Doris!” “Thanks, Rita___” A. That’s very nice of you to say so B. I’m an awful dancer Page 22 THE SECOND SEMESTER
23. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM C. Let’s have a celebration D. Well done! 12. Many people were injured when the building___. A. collapsed B. destroyed C. struck D. erupted 13. No ships are sailing today because of the higgest ___. A. volcano B. earthquake C. winds D. snowstorm 14. The___of the volcano was a terrible disaster. A. prediction B. eruption C. cyclone D. shift 15. The church caught fire when it was struck by___. A. hurricane B. lightning C. thunder D. battery 16. A large number of fishermen___when the storm struck. A. killed B. was killed C. are killed D. were killed 17. Bill Gates, ___is known as the king of computer programmes, is famous for his charitable work. A. that he B. that C. who D. who he 18. HCM city, ___I live, lies on Sai Gon River. A. which in B. which C. in where D. where 19. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will never forget their trip to Hue, ___was the old capital of Vietnam, under the Nguyen dynasty. A. which B. where C. in which D. that 20. These buckets must be filled___water for future use. A. of B. into C. with D. on 21. He is tired now___he stayed up late watching TV. A. so B. because C. but D. and 22. Was the movie “Star Wars” ___for an Oscar? A. taken B. recognized C. nominated D. accepted 23. He is famous for his ___. He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself. A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness 24. Tuan was an effective ___in that volunteer programme. He dedicated most of his time to fixing houses for poor people. A. active B. activist C. actor D. activity 25. If it ___, we will go to the movies. A. doesn’t rain B. didn’t rain C. hadn’t rain D. won’t rain Choose the underlined word or phrase needs correcting. 26. Although Mrs. Thoa was tired, but she helped Tuan with his homework. A B C D 27. All the students are looking forward spending their free time. ABCD 28. You are healthy if you go to bed early. A B C D 29. He suggests that we turn off the lights before leaving. ABCD 30. That is the man who he told me the bad news. A B C D Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank. FLOOD IN DORCHESTER ___(31) six o’clock yesterday evening, the River Thames burst its banks and flooded a wide area. By nine o’clock the floods had reached the town of Dorchester. The main street was soon ___ (32) three feet of water. Water engines arrived quickly to pump away the water, but heavy rain made their job very ___ (33). Mrs Rose Willow, a ___ (34) nearly 80 years old, and living alone in her cottage, was trapped upstairs for three hours. ___ (35), rescue workers were able to rescue her with ladder and a small ___ (36). “My cat, Page 23 THE SECOND SEMESTER
24. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM Tibbles, stayed with me all the time,” said Mrs Willow. “She ___(37) me a lot. She sat with me, so I didn’t feel afraid.” The rain has finally stopped, the river level is falling and the weather forecast is good, ___(38)the floods have done a great deal of damage. “Luckily, nobody was drowned (die in water) or injured,” Chief Rescue Office Hawkins ___ (39) reporters, “but it will take a long time to ___(40) the mess.” Page 24 THE SECOND SEMESTER
25. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 31. A. In B. To C. At D. Until 32. A. over B. under C. through D. between 33. A. easy B. difficult C. quick D. lean 34. A. girl B. man C. lady D. child 35. A. Finally B. Final C. Last D. Firstly 36. A. ship B. boat C. car D. bicycle 37. A. worried B. frightened C. bored D. helped 38. A. but B. also C. therefore D. so 39. A. said B. asked C. told D. spoke 40. A. clear B. develop C. take D. fight TRUE OR FALSE. The internet started in the 1960s. The USA Department of Defense started it because they wanted a computer network to help the American military. In the 1970s, scientists worked on it. Then in the 1980s, telephone companies made it possible to communicate on the computer network in many more countries. An international computer language was born, and the Net went worldwide. You can use the Internet for many things. You can shop for a car or a house; you can plan a vacation; you can watch a video; you can read an Australian newspaper or a Japanese magazine; you can buy books and CDs from North and South America; you can play chess with a partner in Moscow; or you can just chat with people from all over the world. T F 41. The internet started in the 1980s 42. Telephone companies started it 43. It started in the United States 44. There is An international computer language. 45. You can use the Internet to play chess with a person in London. WORD FORMS 46. She is so busy with ___activities that she has no time for entertainment. (society) 47. Winning the race was an ___. (achieve) 48. Every___in science helps you gain new knowledge. (succeed) 49. ___is increasing by using better methods and tools. (produce) 50. He’s very ___in scientific subjects. (interest) 51. There have been many wonderful ___in this century. (develop) 52. ___, he survived the crash without injury. (miraculous) 53. We are faced with a difficult ___. (choose) 54. Do you need a ___memory to become a scientist? (miracle) 55. Our school team won three ___Games. (succession) 56. Your evidence was ___one. (decide) 57. It will take a long time to find out a thorough ___to this problem. (solve) 58. Paper money is used ___in the modern world. (increase) 59. ___is very important for everyone. (educate) 60. This skirt will lose its color when ___. (wash) 61. This village was ___three years ago. (electric) 62. This clock is her most___thing. (value) 63. I’ll give you three sweets in ___for an apple. (change) 64. In recent years, there has been many___in science. (develop) 65. Can you___life without electricity? (imagination) 66. Everyone must obey the rules of___. (socical) 67. She is quite ___in her shirt. (recognize) 68. Friendship ___on trust and understanding is long lasting. (base) Page 25 THE SECOND SEMESTER
26. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 69. Almost every ___has a money economy based on coins and paper notes. (social) 70. When___of equal value, the goods can be exchange. (consider) 71. This gold lamp is the most ___object in the house. (value) 72. ___first when we have manual work. (safe) 73. The plane arrived___after a violent storm. (safe) 74. Try to keep your money___from the burglars. (safety) THE END ANSWER KEYS Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. snowstorm B. knowledge C. show D. know 2. A. volcano B. volume C. solve D. love 3. A. earthquake B. quality C. quantity D. qualify Choose the word whose the main stress is placed differently from the others. 4 A. temperature B. thunderstorm C. Pacific D. celebrate 5 A. typhoon B. nominate (propose) C. volcano D. considerate Choose the word or phrase(A, B, C or D) which best completes each following sentence. 6. They made their living by ___fish in the ocean everyday. A. catch B. caught C. to catch D. catching 7. Easter is a joyful festival___comes in early spring. A. which B. that it C. where D. when 8. Anna Jarvis was the woman___first thought of Mother’s Day. A. who B. who she C. she D. whose 9. Mrs. Thoa is generous to the poor___she is not rich. A. although B. but C. however D. and 10. Father’s Day ___a national holiday in America since 1972. A. has been B. was C. is D. will be 11. “You are a great dancer, Doris!” “Thanks, Rita___” A. That’s very nice of you to say so B. I’m an awful dancer C. Let’s have a celebration D. Well done! 12. Many people were injured when the building___. A. collapsed B. destroyed C. struck(strike) D. erupted(throw out) 13. No ships are sailing today because of the higgest ___. A. volcano B. earthquake C. winds D. snowstorm 14. The___of the volcano was a terrible disaster. A. prediction B. eruption C. cyclone D. shift 15. The church caught fire when it was struck by___. A. hurricane B. lightning C. thunder D. battery 16. A large number of fishermen___when the storm struck. A. killed B. was killed C. are killed D. were killed 17. Bill Gates,___is known as the king of computer programmes, is famous for his charitable work. A. that he B. that C. who D. who he 18. HCM city, ___I live, lies on Sai Gon River. A. which in B. which C. in where D. where 19. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will never forget their trip to Hue, ___was the old capital of Vietnam, under the Nguyen dynasty. A. which B. where C. in which D. that 20. These buckets must be filled___water for future use. A. of B. into C. with D. on 21. He is tired now___he stayed up late watching TV. A. so B. because C. but D. and 22. Was the movie “Star Wars” ___for an Oscar? Page 26 THE SECOND SEMESTER
27. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM A. taken B. recognized C. nominated D. accepted 23. He is famous for his ___. He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself. A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness 24. Tuan was an effective ___in that volunteer programme. He dedicated most of his time to fixing houses for poor people. A. active B. activist C. actor D. activity 25. If it ___, we will go to the movies. A. doesn’t rain B. didn’t rain C. hadn’t rain D. won’t rain Choose the underlined word or phrase needs correcting 26. Although Mrs. Thoa was tired, but she helped Tuan with his homework. ABCD 27. All the students are looking forward spending their free time. ABCD 28. You are healthy if you go to bed early. A B C D 29. He suggests that we turn off the lights before leaving. ABCD 30. That is the man who he told me the bad news. A B CD Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank. FLOOD IN DORCHESTER ___(31) six o’clock yesterday evening, the River Thames burst its banks and flooded a wide area. By nine o’clock the floods had reached the town of Dorchester. The main street was soon ___ (32) three feet of water. Water engines arrived quickly to pump away the water, but heavy rain made their job very ___ (33). Mrs Rose Willow, a ___ (34) nearly 80 years old, and living alone in her cottage, was trapped upstairs for three hours. ___ (35), rescue workers were able to rescue her with ladder and a small ___ (36). “My cat, Tibbles, stayed with me all the time,” said Mrs Willow. “She ___(37) me a lot. She sat with me, so I didn’t feel afraid. ” The rain has finally stopped, the river level is falling and the weather forecast is good, ___(38) the floods have done a great deal of damage. “Luckily, nobody was drowned (die in water) or injured,” Chief Rescue Office Hawkins ___ (39) reporters, “but it will take a long time to ___ (40) the mess. ” 31. A. In B. To C. At D. Until 32. A. over B. under C. through D. between 33. A. easy B. difficult C. quick D. lean 34. A. girl B. man C. lady D. child 35. A. Finally B. Final C. Last D. Firstly 36. A. ship B. boat C. car D. bicycle 37. A. worried B. frightened C. bored D. helped 38. A. but B. also C. therefore D. so 39. A. said B. asked C. told D. spoke 40. A. clear B. develop C. take D. fight TRUE OR FALSE. The internet started in the 1960s. The USA Department of Defense started it because they wanted a computer network to help the American military. In the 1970s, scientists worked on it. Then in the 1980s, telephone companies made it possible to communicate on the computer network in many more countries. An international computer language was born, and the Net went worldwide. You can use the Internet for many things. You can shop for a car or a house; you can plan a vacation; you can watch a video; you can read an Australian newspaper or a Japanese magazine; you can buy books and CDs from North and South America; you can play chess with a partner in Moscow; or you can just chat with people from all over the world. T F Page 27 THE SECOND SEMESTER
28. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 41. The internet started in the 1980s  42. Telephone companies started it  43. It started in the United States  44. There is An international computer language.  45. You can use the Internet to play chess with a person in London.  WORD FORMS 46. She is so busy with ___activities that she has no time for entertainment. (society) social 47. Winning the race was an ___. (achieve) achievement 48. Every___in science helps you gain new knowledge. (succeed) success 49. ___is increasing by using better methods and tools. (produce) Production 50. He’s very ___in scientific subjects. (interest) interested 51. There have been many wonderful ___in this century. (develop) development 52. ___, he survived the crash without injury. (miraculous) Miraculously 53. We are faced with a difficult ___. (choose) choice 54. Do you need a ___memory to become a scientist? (miracle) miraculous 55. Our school team won three ___Games. (succession) successful 56. Your evidence was ___one. (decide) decided 57. It will take a long time to find out a thorough ___to this problem. (solve) solution 58. Paper money is used ___in the modern world. (increase) increasingly 59. ___is very important for everyone. (educate) Education 60. This skirt will lose its color when ___. (wash) washing 61. This village was ___ three years ago. (electric) electrified 62. This clock is her most___ thing. (value) valuable 63. I’ll give you three sweets in ___ for an apple. (change) changing 64. In recent years, there has been many___ in science. (develop) developments 65. Can you___ life without electricity? (imagination) imagine 66. Everyone must obey the rules of. (socical) sociable 67. She is quite ___ in her shirt. (recognize) recognizable 68. Friendship ___ on trust and understanding is long lasting. (base) based 69. Almost every ___has a money economy based on coins and paper notes. (social) society 70. When___ of equal value, the goods can be exchange. (consider) considering 71. This gold lamp is the most ___ object in the house. (value) valuable 72. ___first when we have manual work. (safe) Be safe 73. The plane arrived___after a violent storm. (safe) safely 74. Try to keep your money___from the burglars. (safety) safe THE END Which word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others? 1. A. sacred B. cared C. stared D. planned 2. A. mechanic B. knitting C. kitchen D. kettle 3. A. cup B. bury C. umbrella D. country Choose the word whose main stress is pronounced differently from that of the others. 4. A. scissors B. happy C. impress D. lovely 5. A. certain B. anyone C. curly D. ashamed Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences. 6. Where ___ you go if you have a car? A. will B. would C. did D. do 7. He loves his parents very much and wants them to be ___. A. happy B. happily C. happiness. D. happiest 8. Don't worry, everything is ___ control. A. in B. under C. on. D. upon 9. Nguyen Du was a famous ___ in Vietnam. A. musician B. poet C. designer D. singer Page 28 THE SECOND SEMESTER
29. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 10. He wishes he___ English well now. A. learn B. will learn C. learnt D. have learnt 11. They ___ Da Lat last summer. A. visited B. will visit C. visit D. have visited 12. We have learnt English ___2001. A. in B. during C. for D. since 13. We ___already ___Huong Pagoda. A. were/seeing B. are/seeing C. have/ seen D. will/see 14. I can’t understand the French visitors. I wish I ___ French. A. know B. have known C. knew D. will know 15. The church ___about 100 years ago. A. was built B. is built C. has been built D. will be built 16. All the houses in the area ___ immediately. A. have to rebuild B. have to be rebuilt C. had to rebuild D. has to be rebuilt 17. If he ___soon, he might miss the train. A. doesn’t come B. isn’t coming C. didn’t come D. won’t come 18. She asked me if I ___ to school by bicycle every day. A. am going B. go C. was going D. went 19. Mr. Long said that he ___in Ho Chi Minh City. A. is living B. has lived C. lived D. will live 20. Your sister never work in a foreign company, ___ she? A. isn’t B. does C. wasn’t D. doesn’t 21. She likes watching the stars ___night. A. on B. for C. in D. at 22. She asked me if I ___ a laptop computer the following day. A. buy B. bought C. would buy D. will buy 23. The village seemed strangely familiar___I’d never been there before. A. although B. because C. for D. despite 24. She wants to___the police, but she is too young. A. go into B. participate C. join D. apply 25. You should eat ___foods. A. poisonous B. contaminated C. nutritious D. stale Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. 26. I’m please that you are working hard. ABCD 27. We suggested avoid walking in the rain. ABCD 28. We can reduce garbage by reuse and recycle bottles and cans. ABCD 29. Burn trash will pollute the air. ABCD 30. If you can’t find your place, I will help you by this map. A B C D Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank to make a meaningful passage. Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for (31)___ math problems. Second, there are programs for (32)___ studies. Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by (33)___ and business people. Other programs are made for courses in schools and (34)___. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and (35)___. Page 29 THE SECOND SEMESTER
30. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (36)___. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they are (37)___. It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toys and childhood. Computers also (38)___ lights and pretty pictures. And computers even seem to have personalities.That may (39) ___ strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem (40)___ . It is easy to think they are like people. 31. A. doing B. working C. writing D. making 32. A. normal B. scientific C. lower D. training 33. A. workers B. farmers C. writers D. teachers 34. A. houses B. factories C. countries D. universities 35. A. boys B. adults C. men D. women 36. A. computers B. programs C. puzzles D. games 37. A. watching B. seeing C. working D. finding 38. A. are B. used C. draw D. have 39. A. sound B. ask C. tell D. make 40. A. clear B. polluted C. amazed D. angry TRUE OR FALSE. In humankind’s millions of years on earth, many types of energy resources have been utilised. However, in the last ninety years, petroleum has become by far the most important. Accounting for over 50 percent of all energy consumed, it is so essencial that, without petroleum, we could be faced with economic disaster. Of course, the earth’s supply of pertroleum will not last forever, and in fact, it will disappear sooner than most people believe. At the current rate of consumption, the world has proven oil reserves may be exhausted within forty or fifty years 41. People have utilised different kinds of energy resources. 42. Petroleum has become the most important because it has millions of years on earth. 43. The earth’s supply of pertroleum is limited. 44. Petroleum will not disappear sooner than most people believe. 45. If we continue use so many oil reserves, energy resources will be exhausted within forty or fifty years. WORD FORMS 46. The secret to ___ in life is hard working. (success) 47. He failed the exam last year. He didn’t ___ (success). 48. With so many choices, it is hard to ___ what to buy. (decision) 49. This problem caused a lot of ___. (difficult). 50. A lot of modern ___ is used in various fields. (technical) 51. The ___ of synthetic fabric has brought new challenges. (develop) 52. Good ___ is essential in a large organization. (communicate). 53. She is so busy with ___ activities that she has no time for entertainment. (society) 54. Winning the race was an ___.(achieve) 55. ___ is increasing by using better methods and tools. (produce) REWRITE 56. “Keep silent and concentrate on the lessons, please” said the teacher.  The teacher___ 57. “ Don’t keep silent if you don’t understand” said the teacher.  The teacher___ Page 30 THE SECOND SEMESTER
31. Grade:9 THE FINAL EXAM REVISION (001) 58. The government gave her a scholarship to the university.  A scholarship was 59. My father seldom drinks coffee in the evening.  Seldom ___ 60. Mr. Clark bought a new car although we advised him against it.  Despite ___ THE END ANSWER KEYS Which word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others? 1. A. sacred /’seikrid/ B. cared C. stared D. planned 2. A. mechanic B. knitting (thêu,đan) C. kitchen D. kettle 3. A. cup B. bury C. umbrella D. country Choose the word whose main stress is pronounced differently from that of the others. 4. A. scissors /’sizәz/ B. happy C. impress D. lovely 5. A. certain B. anyone C. curly D. ashamed Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences. 6. Where ___ you go if you have a car? A. will B. would C. did D. do 7. He loves his parents very much and wants them to be ___. A. happy B. happily C. happiness. D. happiest 8. Don't worry, everything is ___ control. A. in B. under C. on. D. upon 9. Nguyen Du was a famous ___ in Vietnam. A. musician B. poet C. designer D. singer 10. He wishes he___ English well now. A. learn B. will learn C. learnt D. have learnt 11. They ___ Da Lat last summer. A. visited B. will visit C. visit D. have visited 12. We have learnt English ___2001. A. in B. during C. for D. since 13. We ___already ___Huong Pagoda. A. were/seeing B. are/seeing C. have/ seen D. will/see 14. I can’t understand the French visitors. I wish I ___ French. A. know B. have known C. knew D. will know 15. The church ___about 100 years ago. A. was built B. is built C. has been built D. will be built 16. All the houses in the area ___ immediately. A. have to rebuild B. have to be rebuilt C. had to rebuild D. has to be rebuilt 17. If he ___soon, he might miss the train. A. doesn’t come B. isn’t coming C. didn’t come D. won’t come 18. She asked me if I ___ to school by bicycle every day. A. am going B. go C. was going D. went 19. Mr. Long said that he ___in Ho Chi Minh City. A. is living B. has lived C. lived D. will live 20. Your sister never work in a foreign company, ___ she? A. isn’t B. does C. wasn’t D. doesn’t 21. She likes watching the stars ___night. A. on B. for C. in D. at 22. She asked me if I ___ a laptop computer the following day. Page 31
32. Grade:9 THE FINAL EXAM REVISION (001) A. buy B. bought C. would buy D. will buy 23. The village seemed strangely familiar___I’d never been there before. A. although B. because C. for D. despite 25. She wants to___the police, but she is too young. A. go into B. participate C. join D. apply 25. You should eat ___foods. A. poisonous B. contaminated C. nutritious D. stale Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. 26. I’m please that you are working hard. {pleased} ABCD 27. We suggested avoid walking in the rain. {avoiding} ABCD 28. We can reduce garbage by reuse and recycle bottles and cans. {reusing and recycling} ABCD 29. Burn trash will pollute the air. {Burning} ABCD 30. If you can’t find your place, I will help you by this map. {with} A B C D Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank to make a meaningful passage. Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for (31)___ math problems. Second, there are programs for (32)___ studies. Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by (33)___ and business people. Other programs are made for courses in schools and (34)___. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and (35)___. There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (36)___. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they are (37)___. It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toys and childhood. Computers also (38)___ lights and pretty pictures. And computers even seem to have personalities.That may (39) ___ strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem (40)___ . It is easy to think they are like people. Page 32
33. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 31. A. doing B. working C. writing D. making 32. A. normal B. scientific C. lower D. training 33. A. workers B. farmers C. writers D. teachers 34. A. houses B. factories C. countries D. universities 35. A. boys B. adults C. men D. women 36. A. computers B. programs C. puzzles D. games 37. A. watching B. seeing C. working D. finding 38. A. are B. used C. draw D. have 39. A. sound B. ask C. tell D. make 40. A. clear B. polluted C. amazed D. angry TRUE OR FALSE. In humankind’s millions of years on earth, many types of energy resources have been utilised(usued). However, in the last ninety years, petroleum has become by far the most important. Accounting for over 50 percent of all energy consumed, it is so essencial that, without petroleum, we could be faced with economic disaster. Of course, the earth’s supply of pertroleum will not last forever, and in fact, it will disappear sooner than most people believe. At the current rate of consumption, the world has proven oil reserves may be exhausted within forty or fifty years 41. People have utilised different kinds of energy resources. ___T___ 42. Petroleum has become the most important because it has millions of years on earth. ___F___ 43. The earth’s supply of pertroleum is limited. ___T___ 44. Petroleum will not disappear sooner than most people believe. ___F___ 45. If we continue use so many oil reserves, energy resources will be exhausted within forty or fifty years.__T__ WORD FORMS 56. The secret to ___ in life is hard working. (success) { succeed} 57. He failed the exam last year. He didn’t ___. (success). {with} 58. With so many choices, it is hard to ___ what to buy. (decision) { decide } 59. This problem caused a lot of ___. (difficult) {difficulties} 60. A lot of modern ___ is used in various fields. (technical) {technology} 61. The ___ of synthetic fabric has brought new challenges. (develop) {development} 62. Good ___ is essential in a large organization. (communicate). {communication} 63. She is so busy with ___ activities that she has no time for entertainment. (society) {social} 64. Winning the race was an ___. (achieve) {achievement} 65. ___ is increasing by using better methods and tools. (produce) {production} REWRITE 56. “Keep silent and concentrate on the lessons, please” said the teacher.  The teacher told us to keep silent and concentrate on the lessons. ___ 57. “ Don’t keep silent if you don’t understand” said the teacher.  The teacher told us not to keep silent if we didn’t understand. ___ 58. The government gave her a scholarship to the university.  A scholarship was given to her to the university by the government. ___ 59. My father seldom drinks coffee in the evening.  Seldom does my father drink coffee in the evening. ___ 60. Mr. Clark bought a new car although we advised him against it.  Despite our advice against a new car, Mr. Clark bought it. ___ THE END Page 33 THE SECOND SEMESTER
34. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM Which word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others? 1. A. plumber B. some C. luxury D. consume 2. A. caused B. power C. shower D. amount 3. A. advice B. machine C. matter D. appliance Which word has the main stress on the first syllable? 4. A. recent B. suggest C. apply D. divide Which word has the main stress on the third syllable? 5. A. purpose B. population C. solar D. natural Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that fits the blank in each sentence. 6. If we go on littering, the environment___seriously polluted. A. becomes B. will become C. became D. would become 7. The boy was very hungry___he ate nothing. A. so B. and C. therefore D. but 8. The man suggests___to the seaside in the summer. A. to go B. go C. going D. goes 9. A dripping faucet___500 liters of water a month. A. can waste B. is wasted C. waste D. are wasting 10. He sighed ___when he heard the news. A. sadly B. sad C. sadden D. sadness 11. The boy hated___up very early in the morning. A. having get B. to have get C. having to get D. to have getting 12. Please ___the lights. It’s very dark. A. turn on B. go on C. get on D. put on 13. Not only___her father, but you will know about his job if you go with us. A. you meet B. will you meet C. you are meeting D. do you meet 14. The man sat down on the chair ___started to tell the story. A. so B. and C. or D. because 15. You should travel by bike ___by motorbike to save energy. A. therefore B. instead of C. however D. because 16. Please go___with what you’re doing. Don’t look at them! A. on B. out C. away D. down 17. The new appliance does not only work ___ but also saves energy. A. effect B. effective C. effectively D. effectiveness 18. In Western countries electricity gas and water ___necessities. A. was B. has been C. have D. are 19. Who will___the cat when you are away on business? A. look at B. look forward to C. look after D. look for 20. Does she suggest ___some more butter? A. buying B. buys C. to buy D. bought. 21. You look hot in that coat. Why don’t you ___it ___? A. put/on B. put/away C. takes/out D. take/off 22. The village of the stone carving ___near the foot of the Marble Mountain. A. lay B. lies C. lain D. laid 23. Do you like the language center ___in the Women’s Magazine? A. advertiser B. advertised C. advertising D. advertisement 24. Don’t waste water or you will get an enormous ___by the end of the month. A. receipt B. paper C. bill D. letter 25. Electricty is a clean but___source of energy. A. cheap B. expensive C. good D. useful Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. 26. She will pay less but she uses two energy-saving bulbs. A B C D Page 34 THE SECOND SEMESTER
35. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 27. The questions the teacher wrote on the board was not easy. A B C D 28. She walked ten kilometers a day to get water enough for her family to use. A B C D 29. We should make some posters and hang it around our school. A B C D 30. The teacher suggest that I should buy a good dictionary. A B C D Choose the word (A,B,C or D) that fits each blank in the following passage : Most paper is made from wood. When trees are cut down, they are transported (31)___land or water to paper (32)___. Here they are cut down (33)___pieces and crushed up. This wood (34)___is then dried on a machine and made into paper. Paper-making is an important British (35)___, and paper from Britain is exported to South Africa, Australia and many other (36)___. Some of the wood (37)___in British paper-making industry comes from trees grown in Britain, Norway, etc. One tree is needed for (38)___400 copies of a typical 40-page newspaper. If half the adults in Britain each buy one daily paper, this (39)___up over 40,000 trees a day. Trees are being cut down (40)___than they are being replaced. 31. A. by B. with C. on D. into 32. A. bins B. mills C. baskets D. dumps 33. A. from B. to C. into D. by 34. A. pieces B. paper C. flour D. pulp 35. A. industry B. factory C. company D. household 36. A. things B. countries C. parts D. regions 37. A. worked B. began C. used D. ended 38. A. all B. some C. many D. every 39. A. makes B. uses C. does D. cuts 40. A. fewer B. less C. faster D. more slowly True or false : All people require the production and use of energy. Energy is used for transformation, heating, cooling, cooking, lighting, and industrial production. The world energy supply depends on many different resources including traditional fuels such as firewood and animal waste which are significant energy sources in many developing countries. Fossil fuels – coal, oil and gas – account for more than 90% of global energy production but they are nonrenewable - that is, they can be used up –and their use causes air pollution. In particular, factories using coal have been one of the worst industrial polluters since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. Moreover, mining or drilling for fossil fuels has caused extensive environmental damage. 41. People hardly use energy for transformation, heating, cooling, cooking, lighting, and industrial production. 42. Many developing countries used firewood and animal waste as important energy sources. 43. Coal, oil and gas account for more than 90% of the world energy supply but they are limited and cause air pollution. 44. Factories began to use coal in the beginning of the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. 45. Extensive environmental damage has been caused by mining or drilling for fossil fuels. Word forms 46. Backstreet Boys is greeted ___in the US nowadays. (warm) Page 35 THE SECOND SEMESTER
36. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 47. Mai was ___to look at the big statue of St. Claus. (amaze) 48. Butter and cheese are milk ___. (produce) 49. The air ___in our city is worse and worse. (pollute) 50. The train didn’t stop because of its ___. (full) 51. They often chatter ___. (gay) 52. Tom and Jery had a ___walk through the wood. (favor) 53. They felt ___after the trip to the countryside. (health) 54. This chewing gum can keep your ___fragrant. (breathe) 55. Heavy smoking makes him ___. (breathe) 56. The ___of this firm is always high. (produce) 57. We have to increase our ___. (friend) 58. This engineer must be ___paid. (high) 59. There is a lot of ___to rebuild this monument. (cooperate) 60. This film gives me a good ___. (impress) 61. Her daughter has a good ___. (appear) 62. He would never choose to watch TV as an ___. (amuse) 63. Mr. Bean is an ___actor. He always makes us ___. (amuse) 64. He always wants to ___any problems. (simple) 65. She can look back on her career with great ___. (satisfy) Finish the sentences.Keep their meaning similar to the above : 66. It was such an easy question that we all can answer it.  The question was ___ 67. They say she was there yesterday.  She is said ___ 68. I’m tired and sleepy now because I stayed up late last night.  If I ___ 69. The village is farther than we thought.  The village isn’t ___ 70. Unless you start working now, you won’t be able to pass your exam.  If you ___ 71. They gave me a place to stay and let me use their car.  Not only ___ 72. I was finally able to convince him of its value.  I finally ___ 73. He spends two hours a week taking care of the garden.  Taking care of the garden ___ 74. Plane tickets are very expensive.  You have to pay ___ 75. There’s usually plenty of sunshine in Southern countries.  It’s usually ___ 76. Lan was late because she walked all the way to school.  Lan walked___ 77. The reason of his leaving early was that the room was very crowded.  He left early ___ 78. My absence from school yesterday made the teacher angry.  The teacher was angry ___ 79. They continued. to walk in spite of the rain.  They went___ 80. Look after your sister when your parents are away on business.  You should ___ Page 36 THE SECOND SEMESTER
37. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM THE END ANSWER KEY Which word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others? 1. A. plumber B. some C. luxury D. consume 2. A. caused B. power C. shower D. amount 3. A. advice B. machine C. Chinese D. decide Which word has the main stress on the first syllable? 4. A. recent B. suggest C. apply D. divide Which word has the main stress on the third syllable? 5. A. purpose B. population C. solar D. natural Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that fits the blank in each sentence. 6. If we go on littering, the environment___seriously polluted. A. becomes B. will become C. became D. would become 7. The boy was very hungry___he ate nothing. A. so B. and C. therefore D. but 8. The man suggests___to the seaside in the summer. A. to go B. go C. going D. goes 9. A dripping faucet___500 liters of water a month. A. can waste B. is wasted C. waste D. are wasting 10. He sighed ___when he heard the news. A. sadly B. sad C. sadden D. sadness 11. The boy hated___up very early in the morning. A. having get B. to have get C. having to get D. to have getting 12. Please ___the lights. It’s very dark. A. turn on B. go on C. get on D. put on 13. Not only___her father, but you will know about his job if you go with us. A. you meet B. will you meet C. you are meeting D. do you meet 14. The man sat down on the chair ___started to tell the story. A. so B. and C. or D. because 15. You should travel by bike ___by motorbike to save energy. A. therefore B. instead of C. however D. because 16. Please go___with what you’re doing. Don’t look at them! A. on B. out C. away D. down 17. The new appliance does not only work ___ but also saves energy. A. effect B. effective C. effectively D. effectiveness 18. In Western countries electricity gas and water ___necessities. A. was B. has been C. have D. are 19. Who will___the cat when you are away on business? A. look at B. look forward to C. look after D. look for 20. Does she suggest ___some more butter? A. buying B. buys C. to buy D. bought. 21. You look hot in that coat. Why don’t you ___it ___? A. put/on B. put/away C. takes/out D. take/off 22. The village of the stone carving ___near the foot of the Marble Mountain. A. lay B. lies C. lain D. laid 23. Do you like the language center ___in the Women’s Magazine? A. advertiser B. advertised C. advertising D. advertisement 24. Don’t waste water or you will get an enormous ___by the end of the month. A. receipt B. paper C. bill D. letter 25. Electricty is a clean but___source of energy. A. cheap B. expensive C. good D. useful Page 37 THE SECOND SEMESTER
38. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. 26. She will pay less but she uses two energy-saving bulbs. [because] A B C D 27. The questions the teacher wrote on the board was not easy. [were] A B C D 28. She walked ten kilometers a day to get water enough for her family to use. [enough water] A B C D 29. We should make some posters and hang it around our school. [them] A B C D 30. The teacher suggest that I should buy a good dictionary. [suggests that] A B C D Choose the word (A,B,C or D) that fits each blank in the following passage : Most paper is made from wood. When trees are cut down, they are transported (31)___land or water to paper (32)___. Here they are cut down (33)___pieces and crushed up. This wood (34)___is then dried on a machine and made into paper. Paper-making is an important British (35)___, and paper from Britain is exported to South Africa, Australia and many other (36)___. Some of the wood (37)___in British paper-making industry comes from trees grown in Britain, Norway, etc. One tree is needed for (38)___400 copies of a typical 40-page newspaper. If half the adults in Britain each buy one daily paper, this (39)___up over 40,000 trees a day. Trees are being cut down (40)___than they are being replaced. 31. A. by B. with C. on D. into 32. A. bins B. mills C. baskets D. dumps 33. A. from B. to C. into D. by 34. A. pieces B. paper C. flour D. pulp 35. A. industry B. factory C. company D. household 36. A. things B. countries C. parts D. regions 37. A. worked B. began C. used D. ended 38. A. all B. some C. many D. every 39. A. makes B. uses C. does D. cuts 40. A. fewer B. less C. faster D. more slowly True or false : All people require the production and use of energy. Energy is used for transformation, heating, cooling, cooking, lighting, and industrial production. The world energy supply depends on many different resources including traditional fuels such as firewood and animal waste which are significant energy sources in many developing countries. Fossil fuels – coal, oil and gas – account for more than 90% of global energy production but they are nonrenewable - that is, they can be used up –and their use causes air pollution. In particular, factories using coal have been one of the worst industrial polluters since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. Moreover, mining or drilling for fossil fuels has caused extensive environmental damage. 41. People hardly use energy for transformation, heating, cooling, cooking, lighting, and industrial production. F 42. Many developing countries used firewood and animal waste as important energy sources. T 43. Coal, oil and gas account for more than 90% of the world energy supply but they are limited and cause air pollution. T 44. Factories began to use coal in the beginning of the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. T Page 38 THE SECOND SEMESTER
39. Grade 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM 45. Extensive environmental damage has been caused by mining or drilling for fossil fuels. T Word forms 46. Backstreet Boys is greeted ___in the US nowadays. (warm) warmly 47. Mai was ___to look at the big statue of St. Claus. (amaze) amazed 48. Butter and cheese are milk ___. (produce) products 49. The air ___in our city is worse and worse. (pollute) pollution 50. The train didn’t stop because of its ___. (full) fullness 51. They often chatter ___. (gay) gaily 52. Tom and Jery had a ___walk through the wood. (favor) favorite 53. They felt ___after the trip to the countryside. (health) healthy 54. This chewing gum can keep your ___fragrant. (breathe) breath 55. Heavy smoking makes him ___. (breathe) breathless 56. The ___of this firm is always high. (produce) production 57. We have to increase our ___. (friend) friendship 58. This engineer must be ___paid. (high) highly 59. There is a lot of ___to rebuild this monument. (cooperate) cooperation 60. This film gives me a good ___. (impress) impression 61. Her daughter has a good ___. (appear) appearance 62. He would never choose to watch TV as an ___. (amuse) amusement 63. Mr. Bean is an ___actor. He always makes us ___. (amuse) amusing/ amused 64. He always wants to ___any problems. (simple) simplify 65. She can look back on her career with great ___. (satisfy) satisfaction Finish the sentences.Keep their meaning similar to the above : 66. It was such an easy question that we all can answer it.  The question was so easy that we all can answer it.___ 67. They say she was there yesterday.  She is said to be there yesterday.___ 68. I’m tired and sleepy now because I stayed up late last night.  If I hadn’t stayed up late last night, I wouldn’t be tired and sleepy now. ___ 69. The village is farther than we thought.  The village isn’t as near as we thought. ___ 70. Unless you start working now, you won’t be able to pass your exam.  If you don’t start working now, you won’t be able to pass your exam.___ 71. They gave me a place to stay and let me use their car.  Not only did they give me a place to stay but also let me use their car. ___ 72. I was finally able to convince him of its value.  I finally had ability to convince him of its value. ___ 73. He spends two hours a week taking care of the garden.  Taking care of the garden takes him two hours a week.___ 74. Plane tickets are very expensive.  You have to pay a high price for plane tickets___ 75. There’s usually plenty of sunshine in Southern countries.  It’s usually sunny in southern countries. ___ 76. Lan was late because she walked all the way to school.  Lan walked all the way to school, so she was late.___ 77. The reason of his leaving early was that the room was very crowded.  He left early because the room was very crowded.___ 78. My absence from school yesterday made the teacher angry.  The teacher was angry because I was absent from school yesterday. ___ 79. They continued to walk in spite of the rain. Page 39 THE SECOND SEMESTER