Bài tập ôn tập môn Tiếng anh Lớp 9 - Unit 9

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1. TEST FOR UNIT 9 I. Match the words or phrases with their definitions. 1. accent a. not as good at something as you used to be, because you have not practised it for a long time 2. bilingual b. more important or powerful than other things 3. dialect c. the rise and fall of the voice in speaking 4. rusty d. a word that has been developed from another word 5. simplicity e. very large in size, amount, or number 6. derivative f. the way in which people in a particular area or country pronounce words 7. dominant g. the ability to change to suit new situations 8. massive h. able to speak two languages equally well; using two languages 9. intonation i. the quality of being easy to understand or use 10. flexibility j. the form of a language that is spoken in one area with some different grammar, words and pronunciation Complete the sentences with the words from part I. 1. In English, some questions have a rising ___ . 2. The system is capable of recording ___ amounts of information. 3. My English is a bit ___ - I haven’t used it for years! 4. The ___ of the English language means it is able to adapt very quickly to cultural and social changes. 5. The Scouse ___ is characterised by the use of “youse” instead of “you”. 6. We love the beautiful ___ that the French have when they speak English. 7. ‘Happiness’ is a ___ of ‘happy’. 8. The ___ of the texts in this book makes it easier for students to study. 9. Since Maria is ___ , she can speak both German and Spanish fluently. 10. It is certain that English will continue to grow as the world’s ___ language. II. Complete the sentences with the correct tense or form of the verbs in the box. master imitate simplify operate guess translate look up pick up get by memorize 1. Each night I tried ___ long lists of verbs. 2. Would anyone like ___ what this word means? 3. She ___ Spanish when she was living in Mexico. 4. The key to ___ a foreign language is PRACTICE it as much as possible. 5. The word ‘fast’ can ___ as a verb, a noun, an adjective and an adverb. 6. I think it’s very difficult for an Englishman ___ a real American accent. 7. ‘Merci’ in French ___ as ‘thank you’ in English. 8. Some US spellings ___ over the years, e.g. color, harbor, program. 9. “If you ___ every new word you see or hear, you will spend your whole day with the dictionary in your hand.” 10. My French is really hopeless, so I was glad to discover that I could ___ in simple English in Paris. III. PHONETICS A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
2. 1. a. continent b. openness c. operate d. dominant 2. a. fluency b. punctual c. rusty d. multinational 3. a. creation b. decision c. immersion d. translation 4. a. Chinese b. speech c. technical d. touchdown 5. a. simplified b. varied c. mastered d. immersed 6. a. bilingual b. dialect c. derivative d. profile B. Choose the word that has the stress different from the rest. 1. a. official b. punctual c. fluency d. imitate 2. a. creation b. settlement c. dialect d. dominant 3. a. bilingual b. establishment c. derivative d. immigration 4. a. stupidity b. flexibility c. simplicity d. variety 5. a. popularity b. pronunciation c. university d. multinational IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. 1. Learning the English parts of ___ is a must if you want to learn grammar. a. speech b. accent c. dialogue d. tone 2. Your thesis wouldn’t get across if you used too many ___ terms in it. a. legal b. technical c. general d. specific 3. Chinese and English are both ___ languages of Hong Kong under the Hong Kong Basic Law. a. original b. foreign c. official d. first 4. Australian English is spoken as the ___ language by most people in Australia. a. foreign b. first c. second d. international 5. In China, Japan and Vietnam, English is spoken as a(n) ___ language. a. second b. foreign c. official d. primary 6. The college offers a five-week French ___ program in which the students will hear and use only French. a. massive b. literacy c. long-term d. immersion 7. Another feature is ___ of vocabulary that allows English to admit words freely from other languages and to create compounds and derivatives. a. flexibility b. dominance c. openness d. establishment 8. ___ to the United States have to pass a test of competence in English. a. Migrants b. Migration c. Immigration d. Immigrants 9. A ___ dictionary is a specialized dictionary used to translate words or phrases from one language to another. a. monolingual b. bilingual c. trilingual d. multilingual 10. Besides Spanish, her ___ tongue, she can also speak Portuguese and English. a. accient b. foreign c. first d. mother 11. The article was about the different varieties ___ English spoken throughout the world, a. in b. of c. from d. among 12. Susan ___ a bit of Spanish when she was living in Mexico. a. looked up b. got by in c. picked up d. took in 13. English grammar is said to be difficult to learn ___ its countless rules and numerous exceptions to them. a. thanks to b. in spite of c. because of d. provided that
3. 14. You don’t need to interrupt your reading to look up every unfamiliar word right away - It’s better to ___ first. a. master b. imitate c. translate d. guess 15. ___ education is the use of two different languages in classroom instruction. a. Vocational b. Bilingual c. Monolingual d. Cooperated 16. New York, ___ population reached 10 million by 1930, was the world’s first megacity. a. whose b. which c. where d. of which 17. Even though I spoke English, sometimes I didn’t understand the ___ of some areas because some words meant something else. a. accent b. pronunciation c. dialect d. derivative 18. The man with ___ I dined last night will be the next President of Bigfoot. a. whom b. who c. which d. that 19. ___, it was also adapting and absorbing vocabulary from elsewhere. a. Although English was spreading b. As English was spreading c. As long as English spread d. Because of the spread of English 20. “What is the longest English word that doesn’t contain a vowel? I’d say tsktsks.” - “___” a. How come? b. Sound exciting! c. Spot on. d. Of course, it is. V. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. 1. The number of people learning English ___ (rise) rapidly in recent years. 2. Sarah ___ (apply) for this teaching position if she got an IELTS certificate. 3. English ___ (use) as a lingua franca among many airline pilots. 4. Alfred ___ (teach) English at the University of Wales for five years before he was sent to Rome. 5. By 2025, we forecast that more than two billion people ___ (use) English or learning to use it. 6. Since then, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone ___ (translate) into 78 languages, including Ancient Greek. 7. Mathew told me he ___ (do) a course in business English at that moment. 8. The English language ___ (develope) after the Anglo-Saxon invasion c. 449AD. 9. Worldwide, people often desire ___ (learn) to speak English. 10. If you want to speak like a native, you should practice ___ (speak) English with a native speaker. VI. Write the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. The English language is characterized by its grammatical ___ . (simple) 2. These jobs are often part-time and can be scheduled ___ . (flexibility) 3. She took an advanced course to build up a ___ in written and spoken English. (fluent) 4. I can’t read sheet music, because I only learned to play the violin through ___ . (imitate) 5. Canada is an officially ___ country, with two official languages: French and English. (lingual) 6. The word ‘politics’ is ___ from a Greek word meaning ‘city’. (derivative) 7. Because of its global spread, English has several different ___ around the world. (vary) 8. English is the ___ international language of the 21st century. (dominate) 9. He decided to master Spanish and took an ___ course in Mexico. (immerse) 10. He spoke heavily ___ English because he lived in New Jersey throughout his later life. (accent) VII. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. 1. Linda picked ___ a bit of Italian when she was staying in Pisa. 2. One of the characteristic features of English is its openness ___ vocabulary.
4. 3. Many of the students are bilingual ___ Spanish and English. 4. I could just about get ___ in English when I first went to the UK. 5. She’s fluent ___ Polish and French and can speak a little Italian. 6. English is taught at school ___ a second language in many countries. 7. She works for the United Nations, translating ___ English into French. 8. English owes its dominant status ___ its link to two of the world’s most powerful nations: the US and the UK. 9. For some reasons, my teacher think that I’m not good enough ___ languages. 10. When Imani came to Ireland he could not speak a word ___ English. VIII. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense to form conditional sentences type 2. 1. If I ___ (be) you, I ___ (practice) English more often in order not to be rusty. 2. I ___ (forget) my worksheet at home if my mother ___ (not remind) me. 3. If Sara ___ (have) a good handwriting, I ___ (understand) her texts! 4. If my computer ___ (function) properly, I ___ (use) it more often. 5. If Amy ___ (can) speak two languages, she ___ (apply) for a job at the Multicultural Center. 6. If you ___ (lose) your Iphone, what ___ (you/ do)? 7. If Bill ___ (tidy) up his room every day, it ___ (not be) in a mess. 8. I ___ (travel) to the UK or another English-speaking country if I ___ (speak) better English. 9. Mark ___ (not get) such bad marks if he ___ (study) hard enough. 10. If Samatha ___ (not have) a job, she ___ (not pay) for the bills. IX. Read the situation and write a sentence with "If". 1. You never check your writing, so you make a lot of mistakes. If ___ 2. I never do my homework, so my teacher always gets angry with me. If ___ 3. She doesn’t have any friends, so she feels lonely. If ___ 4. Katie is usually tired because she works too much. If ___ 5. This boy eats too much snacks. That’s why he is so fat. If ___ 6. We can’t attend English class because we don’t have time. If ___ 7. He doesn’t watch horror films because he has a weak heart. If ___ 8. I think you should spend more time reading English books. If ___ 9. Mai often talks to foreigners. That’s why she is fluent in English. If ___ 10. I can’t reply his email because I don’t know German. If ___ X. Choose the correct answers. 1. You will be fined heavily if you ___ the speed limit.
5. a. have exceed b. are exceeding c. will exceed d. exceed 2. If John ___ hard, he could pass the examination. a. works b. worked c. has worked d. had worked 3. I can’t understand what he is saying. If he spoke clearly, I ___ more. a. will understand b. wouldn’t understand c. could understand d. didn’t understand 4. If the weather ___ fine tomorrow, we may go for a swim. a. is b. were c. will be d. would be 5. You will fail your exams if you ___ working harder. a. start b. will start c. don’t start d. didn’t started 6. If my modem ___ I would send you an email. a. broke down b. didn’t break down c. were broken down d. weren’t broken down 7. You can start looking at the next unit if you ___ Exercise 5. a. finished b. have finished c. would finish d. will finish 8. If there ___ any water on the Earth, life ___. a. isn’t - will not begin b. was - would begin c. wasn’t - wouldn’t begin d. not be - won’t begin 9. If temperatures ___, forest fires ___ more frequent. a. rise - will become b. will rise - become c. rose - would become d. don’t rise - could become 10. If you ___ a plane to Neptune, it ___ nearly 290 years to get there. a. would fly - took b. flew - would take c. fly - will take d. will fly - can take XI. Fill in the blank with a suitable relative pronoun. 1. This is the town ___ I spent my summer vacation. 2. He wore a mask ___ made him look like Mickey Mouse. 3. The student ___ father is a professor told us to register for this course. 4. I didn’t know exactly ___ I was working with on the project. 5. Enter the address of the person to ___ you want to forward the message. 6. The children, ___ are shouting in the street, are not from our school. 7. The neighborhood in ___ they have been living is a somewhat dangerous one. 8. I really enjoyed the time ___ we went to English class together. 9. I saw John in the shop ___ you bought your watch. 10. Nobody knows the reason ___ he tried to master his English. 11. Brussels, ___ I’ve visited several times recently, is a good place to spend a weekend. 12. I’ve never seen anyone ___ can kick the ball as hard as David can! 13. 1969 was ___ the first men went to the Moon. 14. After the port there is a row of fisherman’s houses, ___ lights can be seen from across the bay. 15. Kate love being in London, ___ there was so much to do. XII. Make a defining relative clause from the two sentences. 1. Social media networks are an excellent tool. You can use them to promote your business. ___ 2. You can buy the pasta from that Italian shop. It has just opened in the high street. ___ 3. I’ll call the students. I went to London with them last summer. ___ 4. That’s the hotel. We stayed there for our honeymoon.
6. ___ 5. I couldn’t find the man. I’d taken his case by mistake. ___ 6. Jeanny phoned me yesterday. I was in conference with my clients then. ___ 7. The tree only grows in the rainforest. This drug is obtained from it. ___ 8. People often have very little money to spend on leisure. They have a lot of leisure time. ___ 9. His refusal to tell her the truth is the reason. That’s why she is so angry with him. ___ 10. We haven’t seen the friends for ten years. They are coming to visit us this weekend. ___ XIII. Make a non-defining relative clause from the two sentences. 1. Mr. Dean had a long list of misconducts. He had recently been fired. ___ 2. The victims are being identified by the US authorities. Most of them were adults. ___ 3. Naxos is my favorite island. I’ve visited it several times recently. ___ 4. The football player doesn’t want to talk about his future. His contract finishes at the end of the season. ___ 5. Between 2000 and 2005 she wrote three novels. None of them were published. ___ 6. The village of Baydon has now become part of the town. I lived there as a child. ___ 7. The new boss seems to be a very capable woman. I met her yesterday. ___ 8. December is a summer month for the southern hemisphere. Christmas is celebrated then. ___ 9. Graceland Mansion was opened to the public as a museum on June 7,1982. It was once owned by Elvis Presley. ___ 10. An Austrian naturalist discovered this particular orchid. I worked closely with him in the Eighties. ___ XIV. Complete the conversation with the sentences from the box. Write the letters of the sentences.
7. A. All right. Thank you a lot! I will follow your advice. B. English as a means of international communication. C. I know, but I want to Include them all in my presentation. D. What should I do next after choosing those four main points? E. I’m preparing for my presentation. F. I will. Thanks again. G. Which ones? H. Sure. Actually, I’m stuck in organising my ideas. Andy: Laura, what are you doing? Laura: (1) ___ Andy: What is the topic? Laura: (2) ___ Andy: Sounds great. Can I look over the outline of your presentation? Laura: (3) ___ Andy: All right. I see that you have listed ten benefits of English. That’s too much, I think. Laura: (4) ___ Andy: I think you need to focus on three or four main points. Laura: (5) ___ Andy: Hmm. English is easy to learn, English is the only European language that does not have different adjectives depending on gender, English decreases the distance among countries and English opens the door of opportunities for aspiring employees. Laura: (6) ___ Andy: You should add more information to those points, give examples or evidence, etc. Laura: (7) ___ Andy: Don’t mention it. If you need any helps, just tell me. Laura: (8) ___ XV.Complete the passage with words from the box. nationalities power dialects derived spread varieties primary worldwide dominant second The term "English" is (1) ___ from Anglisc, the speech of the Angles – one of the three Germanic tribes that invaded England during the fifth century. The English language is the (2) ___ language of several countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and many of its former colonies, and the United States, and the (3) ___ language in a number of multilingual countries, including India, Singapore, and the Philippines. It’s an official language in several African countries as well, such as Liberia, Nigeria, and South Africa, but is spoken (4) ___ in more than 100. It’s learned around the world by children in school as a foreign language and often becomes a common denominator between people of different (5) ___ when they meet while traveling, doing business, or in other contexts. According to Christine Kenneally in her book The First Word, “Today there are about 6,000 languages in the world, and half of the world’s population speaks only 10 of them. English is the single most (6) ___ of these 10. British colonialism initiated the spread of English across the globe; it has been spoken nearly everywhere and has become even more prevalent since World War II, with the global reach of American (7) ___.”
8. The influence of the English language has also (8) ___ globally through American pop culture, music, movies, advertising, and TV shows. Just as the United States has regional (9) ___ and there are differences in pronunciation and words in British and American English, the language has local (10) ___ around the world: American, British, Canadian, Caribbean, Euro-English, Hinglish, Indian, Irish, Nigerian, Scottish, Singapore, Zimbabwean, etc. XVI. Read the passage carefully, then do the tasks. English as a global language People often talk about English as a global language or lingua franca. With more than 350 million people around the world speaking English as a first language and more than 430 million speaking it as a second language, there are English speakers in most countries around the world. Why is English so popular, though? And why has it become a global language? People often call English the international language of business, and it’s increasingly true as international trade expands every year, bringing new countries into contact. Most multinational companies require a certain degree of English proficiency from potential employees so in order to get a position with a top company, more and more people are learning English. If your ambitions lie in science or medicine, you can’t neglect English either. Much of the technical terminology is based on English words, and if you want to learn about the latest developments and discoveries from around the world, you’ll read about them in journals and research reports published in English, no matter whether the scientists who wrote them are from China or Norway. If you want a career in travel, English is absolutely essential. As the international language of aviation, pilots and cabin crew all need to speak English. Even if you’re not up in the air, speaking English accurately will ensure you are able to communicate with clients and suppliers all over the world. So, what’s stopping you from learning this global language? With all the English resources available on the internet and so many other English speakers around the world to practice with, there’s never been a better time to start learning English. Pick up a book, learn a few words, or even start a course today and take your first steps towards becoming one of nearly 800 million English speakers in the world. (From englishlive.ef.com/blog/english-in-the-real-world) A. Choose the correct answers. 1. What is the best meaning of lingua franca? a. A language that is most spoken around the world. b. A language used mostly in academia and business c. A language used for communication between people of different native languages. d. A language used by particular groups of people, especially in their work 2. The word “proficiency” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___. a. ability b. talent c. experience d. fluency 3. What does the phrase “technical terminology” mean? a. The skills needed for a particular subject or activity. b. The use of a system of communication which consists of written symbols. c. Words and phrases used in special ways by particular groups of people. d. Special words or expressions used in a particular subject or field. 4. The word "neglect" in paragraph 3 means ___. a. to pay no attention to b. to not give enough attention to c. to show no care or respect d. to be unable to remember 5. What is the best meaning of “aviation” as used in the sentence “As the international language of aviation ” in paragraph 4?
9. a. flight b. travel c. instruction d. communication 6. The noun “steps” used in the phrase “take your first steps” means ___. a. feet b. movements c. actions d. stages B. Answer the questions. 1. How many people in the world speak English as their mother tongue? ___ 2. Where is English spoken? ___ 3. Is English the global language of business? ___ 4. What qualification is required to work in most multinational companies? ___ 5. Why is English important if you want to pursue a medical career? ___ 6. What language do international pilots speak? ___ 7. Is speaking English fluently necessary if you are on the ground staff? Why? ___ 8. Where can people get all the English resources? ___ XVII. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage. English is a Germanic language that originated (1) ___ England. It is also a (2) ___ language in the other home countries of the United Kingdom, in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, and (3) ___ other countries. 380 million people speak English as their first language. English has “lingua franca” status in many parts of the world (4) ___ the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the “British Empire” in the 18th and 19th centuries and (5) ___ of the “United States” from the mid 20th century to the present. The global influence of English comes from cinema, music, airlines, broadcasting, science, and the Internet in recent decades. English is now the most widely learned (6) ___ language in the world. Many students worldwide need to learn some English and business English is (7) ___ in many fields and occupations. Because people speak and learn English everywhere, the language is considered a “(8) ___ language.” It is also, by international (9) ___, the official language for aircraft/ airport communication. Its acceptance as a first or second language is the main indication of its global (10) ___ . 1. a. in b. to c. from d. for 2. a. fundamental b. essential c. native d. natural 3. a. numerical b. numeric c. numeral d. numerous 4. a. although b. because of c. because d. despite 5. a. what b. which c. this d. that 6. a. primary b. official c. first d. second 7. a. required b. confirmed c. commanded d. offered 8. a. global b. modern c. national d. regional 9. a. policy b. treaty c. terms d. treatment 10. a. scale b. strategy c. status d. situation
10. XVIII. Read the passage, then do the tasks. Learning a new language is always an excellent idea. It provides you incredible benefits that come with the backing of science! One of the most useful languages to learn is English. Learning a second language is one of the best ways to keep your brain active and challenged. Studies have shown that the brain undergoes changes in electrical activity and even structure and size while learning a foreign language that do not occur when learning any other type of task or skill. Learning another language offers important cognitive benefits at any age, helping to keep the mind active and even reducing the risk of mental disease and slowing mental decline later in life. When learning English as a second language, you approach new ways to think and express yourself through written and spoken words. Learning multiple languages can help you communicate more clearly in any language as you learn more about how language itself works and how to use it to promote ideas and reach out to others in a variety of social and work situations. The world may not have a global language, but English is the default option for countless forms of communication across the globe. That’s why one of the benefits of learning English is that it significantly boosts your hiring potential. In addition, it can offer you educational opportunities. If you desire access to some of the best schools like Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge or MIT, then knowing English provides you an incredible edge. It’s expected that around 2 billion people around the world will learn English over the next decade. A. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. Leaning English can help to keep your brain sharp. 2. Your brain changes electrical activity, structure and size when you learn a new language as well as any other type of task or skill. 3. No matter what age you are, there are brain benefits of learning a foreign language. 4. When you learn a second language, you become better at communicating. 5. Knowing English can increase your chance of getting a high-paying job. 6. English gives you a great advantage when applying to some of the best schools. 7. More than two billion people will be learning English in ten years’ time. B. Choose the correct answer. 1. The passage mainly discusses ___. a. ways to improve your English level b. how to keep your mind active c. the advantages and disadvantages of language learning d. the benefits of learning English 2. According to the text, learning English as a second language can ___. a. have a negative effect on the brain b. slow the mental decline due to aging c. reduce brain function d. lower the risk of heart disease 3. Learning multiple languages makes you a better communicator because___. a. you can improve your writing and speaking skills b. you know how to get the attention of someone c. you learn more about how to promote your ideas and make contact with others d. you can communicate more effectively in your mother tongue 4. The word “cognitive” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ___. a. mental b. intellectual c. emotional d. subjective 5. What does the word "edge" used in the third paragraph mean? a. point b. border c. limit d. advantage 6. All the following sentences are the benefits of learning English except:
11. a. it helps prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s. b. it provides better employment opportunities. c. it’s easy to use in communication. d. it gives you access to the world’s best universities. XIX. Write sentences, using the clues given. You can add extra words or make changes. 1. learn/ foreign language/ can/ actually/ boost/ your brain power. ___ 2. Andy/ wish/ he/ can/ speak English/ good/ as a native speaker. ___ 3. many countries/ children/ teach/ and/ encourage/ learn/ English/ second language. ___ 4. there/ more than/ 50 English speaking countries/ English/ either/ official/ primary language. ___ 5. speak/ English/ will help/ you/ communicate/ people/ countries all over the world/ not just English- speaking ones. ___ 6. it/ be/ estimate/ about 375 million people/ speak/ English/ regularly/ second language. ___ 7. Miss Kelly/ be/ my English teacher/ suggest/ watch/ English movies/ improve/ listening skills. ___ 8. If/ you/ want/ be/ fluent English speaker/ have to/ practice/ speak/ English/ regularly. ___ 9. English/ be/ easy/ master/ if/ it/ not have/ such/ large vocabulary. ___ 10. If/ I / be / you/ I / go / English-speaking country/ study/ English language. ___ XX.Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital. 1. This supervisor professor helped me a lot during my study in the College. (WHO) This is ___ 2. Janet learned a few words of French when she was in Paris last year. (UP) Janet ___ 3. My best friend Ali can speak English fluently. (IN) My ___ 4. We met Dan for the first time at an Italian restaurant that we found eventually. (WHERE) We eventually___ 5. Cullen can speak both Chinese and English perfectly. (BILINGUAL) Cullen ___ 6. Some of the many people we questioned gave us good description of the robber. (WHOM) We questioned ___ 7. Matha has lived in Poland for two years, but she can only speak basic Polish. (GET) Although Matha ___ 8. The train was extremely crowded and stopped at every station. (WHICH) The train,___ 9. I haven’t practiced English for ages, so I’m not as good at it as I used to be. (RUSTY)
12. My English ___ 10. An doesn’t go abroad for higher education because he doesn’t have enough money. (IF) An ___ XXI. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. 1. You can easily form a relationship with some people. → There are some people ___ 2. I hate Nancy because she always plays trick on me in front of my classmates. → If ___ 3. This is the most useful English lesson we’ve ever had. → We’ve never had a ___ 4. If you don’t practice speaking English regularly, you can’t improve your speaking skills. → Unless ___ 5. The singer is staying in a penthouse suite that is situated on the top 2 floors, 45th and 46th. → The penthouse suite ___ 6. “How has the English language changed over the decades, Jim?” Mary asked. → Mary asked ___ 7. We have decided that your contract will not be renewed. → It ___ 8. Revising for exams takes up all my time at the moment. → I’m busy ___ 9. When they arrived at the police station, they were taken to an interview room. → On ___ 10. We could look for the information about the history of English on the Internet. → How ___