Đề cương ôn tập học kì I môn Tiếng anh Lớp 9 đại trà - Năm học 2021-2022

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1. TRƯỜNG THCS CHU VĂN AN ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP MÔN TIẾNG ANH 9 ĐẠI TRÀ – HỌC KÌ I NĂM HỌC 2021 – 2022 PHẦN 1: NGỮ PHÁP TRỌNG TÂM. 1. Tenses - Một số thì. Tenses/Forms Active – Dạng chủ động Passive – Dạng bị động Present Simple S + am/is/are + N/Adj Hiện tại đơn S + V(s,es) (+O) S + am/is/are + p.p (+ by O) Present S + am/is/are + V-ing (+O) S + am/is/are + being + p.p (+ by O) Progressive Present Perfect S + have/has + p.p (+O) S + have/has + been + p.p (+ by O) Past Simple S + was/were + N/Adj S + V-ed/V2 (+O) S + was/were + being + p.p (+ by O) Past Progressive S + was/were + V-ing (+O) S + was/were + being + p.p (+ by O) Past Perfect S + had + p.p (+O) S + had + been + p.p (+ by O) Simple Future S + will/shall + V-inf (+O) S + will/shall + be + p.p (+ by O) Near Future S + am/is/are + going to + V-inf (+O) S + am/is/are + going to be + p.p (+ by O) Modal Verbs S + M.V. + V-inf (+O) S + M.V. + be + p.p (+ by O) 2. Reported Speech – Câu gián tiếp. Cách chuyển từ câu trực tiếp sang câu gián tiếp Thay đổi về thì Thay đổi trạng từ chỉ thời gian và nơi chốn Present Simple Past Simple This/ These That/ Those Present progressive Past progressive Here There Present Perfect Past Perfect Now Then Past Simple Past perfect Today/ Tonight That day/ That night Will Would Tomorrow The next day/ the following day Must Had to Next The next / The following Can Could Yesterday The day before, the previous day Near Future Near Future in the past Last (week, month ) The week/month before Am/is/are going to Was/were going to The previous week/month may might ago before Thay đổi đại từ chỉ ngôi: Phụ thuộc vào chủ ngữ và tân ngữ của mệnh đề chính. I → He /she We → They He /She /they → He /She /They *Statement: S + said (to + O) / told + O: “S’ + V + ” → S + said (to + O) (that) + S’đổi + Vlùi thì + S + told + O + (that) + S’đổi + Vlùi thì + *Yes /No -question: - S + asked + O: “Trợ từ để hỏi(Do, Does, ) + S’ +V + ?” → S + asked + O + if /whether + S’đổi + Vlùi thì + - S + asked + O: “Will/Shall; Can; May; + S’ + V-inf + ?” → S + asked + O + if /whether + S’đổi + would/should; could; might ; +V-inf + *Wh-question: - S + asked + O: “Question word + trợ từ để hỏi(do, does, ) + S’ +V + ?” 1
2. → S + asked + O + Question word + S’đổi + Vlùi thì + - S + asked + O: “Question word + will/shall; can; may; + S’ + V-inf + ?” → S + asked + O + Question word + S’đổi + would/should; could; might ; +V-inf + *Chú ý dạng câu đề nghị, yêu cầu, khuyên ngăn: S + asked/told/adviced + O + to V-inf 3. Wish- sentences: (Câu ước) If only = I wish - Hiện tại : S + wish/ wishes + S + were / V-ed / V2 + O. - Tương lai: S + wish/wishes + S could/would + V-inf. - Diễn tả một sự không có thật hoặc trái ngược với sự thật ở hiện tại (tương lai). Câu thực tế: Câu ước: Câu thực tế: Câu ước: Can → Could not V1 / V-s/es → Didn’t + Vinf Can’t Could Don’t / doesn’t+ Vinf V2/ V-ed Is / am / are were + not Will wouldn’t Is / am / are + not were Won’t would 4. Conditional sentence: Type 1 (Câu điều kiện loại 1) If- clause Main –clause S + V ( present simple tense ) S + will/ can / should / must / might / ought to + V1 Note: Unless = If not 5. Connectives: Clause of reason + “, so” / “; therefore,” + clause of result = Because/Since/As+ clause of reason, clause of result = Clause of result + because/since/as + clause of reason. 6. Used to + V-inf: Một thói quen trong quá khứ. Be used to / Get used to + V-ing/N: Quen với (Việc gì) 7. Gerund after some verbs: S + like / love / enjoy / dislike / hate / mind / start / finish + V-ing + O. 8. Prepositions of time: In, on, at, from to, until = till, up to, between and, after, before 9. Lưu ý về thì hiện tại hoàn thành. S + have/has + p.p + since + mốc thời gian, ex: Friday, last week, 1990, + Mệnh đề chỉ hành động, chia ở thì QUÁ KHỨ ĐƠN (PAST SIMPLE) + for + khoảng thời gian, ex: 2 hours, a long time, * (The first time + S + have/has + p.p + was // S + began/started + V-ing // S + first + V-ed) + time → S + have/has + pp + since/for + time * (The last time + S + have/has + p.p/ S + stopped + V-ing/S + last + V-ed) + time → S + have/has + not + pp + since/for + time 10. Comparison of adjectives and adverbs a. Equal comparison of adjectives and adverbs (Dạng so sánh bằng của tính từ và trạng từ) Ta dùng “as as” khi muốn nói về hai sự vật, sự việc giống nhau (+) S1 + be/ verb + as + adj/ adv + as + S2 Trong câu phủ định, từ as thứ nhất có thể thay bằng so. - Linda isn't so tall as her friend. - My mother can't cook so well as your mother. b.Comparative form of adjectives and adverbs (Dạng so sánh hơn của tính từ và trạng từ) a. Đối với tính từ/ trạng từ ngắn b. Đối vời những tính từ/ trạng từ dài 2
3. Tính từ/ trạng từ ngắn là những tính từ/ trạng từ dạng ngắn Tính từ/trạng từ có từ 2 âm tiết trở lên trừ những trường hợp (chỉ có 1 âm tiết) hoặc những từ có 2 âm tiết trở lên nhưng có ở trên được coi là tình từ/trạng từ dài. tận cùng là y, er, ow, et. Form: more + long adj/adv + than Form: Short adj/ adv - er + than Ví dụ: Ví dụ: - This house is more beautiful than that house. - Summer is hotter than winter. - Your cellphone is more expensive than my cellphone. - They are happier than their parents. Superlative of adjectives and adverbs (Dạng so sánh nhất của tính từ và trạng từ) So sánh hơn nhất đối với tính từ ngắn và trạng từ ngắn: So sánh hơn nhất đối với tính từ dài và trạng từ dài: Form: the + short adj/adv –est Form: the most + long adj/adv Ví dụ: Ví dụ. It is the darkest time in my life. She is the most beautiful girl I’ve ever met. Đó là khoảng thời gian tăm tối nhất trong cuộc đời tôi. Cô ấy là cô gái xinh nhất mà tôi từng gặp. He runs the fastest in my class. He drives the most carelessly among three drivers. Anh ấy chạy nhanh nhất lớp tôi. Anh ấy lái xe ẩu nhất trong số ba người tài xế 11.Impersonal passive Cấu trúc chung: It + be + P.P + that + S + V Ví dụ: People think that he is a great doctor. - It is thought that he is a greatdoctor. 12. Cấu trúc “suggest + V-ing” / that clause a. S + suggest + V-ing. b. S + suggest +(that) + S + (should) + V( bare) 13. Thì quá khứ hoàn thành (past perfect) a. Cấu trúc b. Cách sử dụng Thì quá khứ hoàn thành dùng để diễn tả một hành động xảy ra trước một hành động khác hoặc một thời điểm khác trong quá khứ. Trong 2 hành động, hành động nào xảy ra trước sẽ được dùng ở thời quá khứ hoàn thành. Hành động nào xảy ra sau sẽ được chia ở thời quá khứ đơn. c. Dấu hiện nhận biết thì quá khứ hoàn thành. Trong câu thường có các từ: before, after, when by, by the time, by the end of + time in the past Ví dụ: When I got up this morning, my father had already left. By the time I met you, I had worked in that company for five years. 14. Adj + to V và adj + that + clause a. Tính từ + to V: Động từ nguyên mẫu (to-infinitive) thường được dùng: • Sau các tính từ diễn tả phản ứng và cảm xúc như: glad, sorry, sad, delighted, pleased, happy, afraid, anxious, surprised, shocked Ví dụ: Tom was surprised to see you. He’s afraid to stay home alone at night. I’m very pleased to see you here. I was sorry to hear that your father is ill. 3
4. • Sau một số tính từ thông dụng khác như: right, wrong, easy, difficult, certain, welcome, careful, important, interesting, lovely, ready, lucky, likely, good, hard, dangerous, safe ,và sau các tính từ trong cấu trúc enough và too. Ví dụ: He is difficult to understand. The apples are ripe enough to pick. English is not difficult to learn. • Sau tính từ trong cấu trúc câu nhấn mạnh với chủ ngữ giả It: It + be + adjective + to-infinitive Ví dụ: It’s interesting to talk to you. It’s difficult to learn Japanese. b. Adjective + that - noun clause (Tính từ + mệnh đề danh từ) • Mệnh đề danh từ (noun clause) thường được dùng với các tính từ diễn tả xúc cảm, sự lo lắng, sự tin tưởng etc. Ví dụ: delighted, glad, pleased, relieved, sorry, afraid, anxious, worried, confident, certain, surprising Ví dụ: I’m delighted that you passed your exam. It was quite surprising that he passed the examination. I am afraid that I can’t accept this assignment. PHẦN 2: BÀI TẬP ÔN TẬP TIẾNG ANH 9 – HỌC KÌ I A. PHONETICS I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. embroider B. preserve C. benefit D. effect 2. A. east B. head C. street D. season 3. A. although B. southern C. theatre D. these 4. A. developed B. located C. founded D. completed 5. A. capital B. liberty C. empire D. mingle 6. A. famous B. neighbour C. harbour D. southern 7. A. chart B. postcard C. leopard D. hardly 8. A. rival B. title C. silver D. surprise 9. A. golden B. compete C. host D. propose 10. A. clear B. dear C. wear D. sear 11. A. wrestling B. level C. medal D. result 12. A. ranked B. gained C. prepared D. proved 13. A. embarrassed B. awareness C. abandoned D. captain 14. A. concentration B. question C. attraction D. emotion 15. A. exist B. exchange C. extreme D. expect 23. A. recognize B. opinion C. adolescence D. conflict 16. A. urban B. craft C. organize D. Canada 17. A. artisan B. handicraft C. machine D. heritage 18. A. reason B. realize C. lead D. speak 19. A. path B. tooth C. theme D. mother 20. A. sound B. amount C. country D. noun 21. A. climbing B. basket C. subway D. club 22. A. problem B. popular C. convenient D. rod 23. A. rose B. house C. sound D. cloud 24. A. scream B. sneaky C. pleasant D. feature 4
5. 25. A. style B. type C. classify D. sympathy 26. A. storage B. encourage C. shortage D. garage 27. A. classify B. geology C. psychology D. photography 28. A. amusing B. practising C. advertising D. arising 29. A. universe B. technical C. profession D. content 30. A. pedestrian B. equipment C. trench D. elevated 31. A. artisan B. handicraft C. attraction D. authenticity 32. A. carve B. cart C. sculpture D. facing 33. A. versatile B. layer C. cookery D. teacher 34. A. willow B. charcoal C. over D. minor 35. A. tunnel B. underpass C. upgrade D. university II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group. 1. A. workshop B. authenticity C. grandparent D. village 2. A. craftsman B. attraction C. museum D. department 3. A. embroider B. lantern C. impress D. desire 4. A. workshop B. remind C. outskirts D. village 5. A. competition B. generation C. conical D. authenticity 6. A. family B. typical C. grandparents D. embroider 7. A. fabulous B. pagoda C. determine D. convenient 8. A. periodic B. contagious C. electric D. suspicious 9. A. environmental B. conservatively C. approximately D. considerable 10. A. arrangement B. tourism C. opponent D. contractual 11. A. respectable B. affectionate C. kindergarten D. occasional 12. A. particular B. environment C. advertisement D. circumstances 13. A. disappoint B. medical C. confident D. badminton 14. A. attraction B. changeable C. framework D. problem 15. A. metropolitan B. polluted C. forbidden D. affordable 16. A. feature B. culture C. tradition D. statue 17. A. helpful B. delicious C. ancient D. local 18. A. historic B. exciting C. polluted D. frightening 19. A. uncontrollable B. biological C. particularly D. seniority 20. A. damage B. event C. behave D. surprise 21. A. develop B. understand C. imagine D. consider 22. A. illiterate B. communicate C. entertainment D. traditional 23. A. programme B. custom C. postman D. personality 24. A. grandparent B. violence C. buffalo D. importance 25. A. tolerant B. minority C. equipment D. assignment 26. A. affordable B. indicator C. achievement D. importance 27. A. adolescence B. cognitive C. concentrate D. comfortable 28. A. emergency B. frustrated C. independence D. decision 29. A. fabulous B. reliable C. variety D. spectacular 30. A. picturesque B. metropolitan C. independence D. adulthood 31. A. railway B. initial C. flyover D. tolerant 32. A. surprise B. event C. behave D. damage 33. A. develop B. understand C. imagine D. consider 34. A. illiterate B. communicate C. entertainment D. traditional 35. A. programme B. attendant C. postman D. custom B. MULTIPLE CHOICE I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. 1. He couldn’t his father that he was telling the truth. A. admit B. confide C. trust D. convince 2. Tom wakes his parents up playing the guitar very softly. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although 5
6. 3. ___she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family. A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D.Although 4. I went to the club last Saturday ___the heavy rain. A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though 5. Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip. A. Because of the rain B. Though it is raining C. Despite of the heavy rain D. Though it rained 6. Although he is very old, he can walk to the station. A. In spite of his old age B. Despite his old age C. Despite the fact that he is old D. All are correct 7. Charles Babbage’s difference engine widely regarded as the of the computer. A. ancestor B. precursor C. antecedent D. premonition 8. As she did so, her parents became ___ A. the angriest B. the most angry C. the more angry D. angrier and angrier 9. People should eat___ and do___ to reduce the risk of heart disease. A. less fat/ more exercise B. less and less fat/ the more exercise C. the less fat/ the more exercise D. fatter/ more exercise 10. He spent a year in India and loves spicy food___ the food is, ___he likes it. A. The hotter/ the more and more B. The hotter/the more C. The more and more hot/ the more D. The hottest/ the most 11. Of course you can come to the party___ A. The more the merrier B. The more and the merrier C. The more and merrier D. The more and more merrier 12. I feel___ I did yesterday. A. much more tired than B. many more tired than C. as many tired as D. as more tired as 13. “What does she like?” he asked me. A. He asked me what she likes B. He asked me what she liked. C. He asked me what do I like. D. He asked me what did he like. 14. She said, “Don’t tease me, John.” A. She said not to tease me to John. B. She said John not to tease me. C. She told John not to tease her. D. She told John do not tease her. 15. Julia said that she there at noon. A. is going to be B. was going to be C. will be D. can be 16. He that he was leaving that afternoon. A. told me B. told to me C. said me D. says to me 17. She said to me that she to me the Sunday before. A. wrote B. has written C. was writing D. had written 18. I him to sell that old motorbike. A. said to B. suggested C. advised D. recommended 19. My parents reminded me the flowers. A. remember to plant B. plant C. to plant D. planting 20. Ben a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn’t. A. used travel B. used to travel C. used to traveling D. is used to traveling 21. I wish I find the time to do more reading. A. may B. will C. could D. can 22. When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I their age again. A. was B. am C. would be D. could be 23. Where before you moved here? A. did you use to live B. did you used to live C. used you to live D. do you use to live 24. I’ve just found 20 dollars in my pocket! ! A. How crazy B. That’s right C. Thanks a lot D. How cool 6
7. 25. “In the past, marriages used to be arranged by parents.” “ ” A. Sure. That’s right. B. I suppose it was. C. Really? I can’t imagine that D. That’s cool! 26. It that some foreigners had collected rubbish on Cat Ba Beach. A. could report B. had been reported C. reported D. was reported 27. The most important thing is that we foreign tourists come back to Viet Nam again. A. will make B. should make C. cause D. should cause 28. Things clear to them so that they can do the work in the way that you have told them. A. are making B. ought to be made C. have made D. needn’t be made 29. Hundreds of thousands of travel to Perfume Pagoda to pray for happiness prosperity in the coming year. A. pilgrimages B. pilgrims C. passengers D. holiday-makers 30. My dad was glad his best friend again after 20 years. A. meet B. meeting C. of meeting D. to meet 31. She was fully aware . A. that he did not like her B. of he did not like her C. for his dislike her. D. him not to like her 32. to think of doing it like that. A. You were clever B. It’s clever for you C. It was clever of you D. It’s clever that you 33. She was the news of his death. He was so young! A. shocked to hear B. pleased to hear C. relieved to hear D. annoyed to hear 34. Susan was sorry . A. to lose her temper B. that losing her temper C. for lose her temper D. that she’d lost her temper 35. It was necessary this question as soon as possible. A. of us to solve B. for us to solve C. for us solving D. of us solve C.WORD FORMS 1. Craft village tourism has also proved an___, receiving great attention from visitors, especially foreign tourists. (ATTRACT) 2. Mass___started in 1989 when the first 340 Windsurf guests arrived. (TOUR) 3. The tribe is concerned with the ___of its culture and traditions. (PRESERVE) 4.Ha Noi, ___ the Old Quarter, become a perfect city for walking with handicraft shops, street food, etc.(ESPECIAL) 5. Ha Long Bay, which means descending dragon, is the ___ heritage of the world with 1,6000 limestone islands. (NATURE) 6. Below Sa Pa are___rice terraces in the endless valley.(PICTURE) 7. A good night’s sleep will improve your___(CONCENTRATE) 8. Teens should learn to be___when making a presentation. (CONFIDENCE) 9. Going away to college has made me much more___(DEPEND) 10. A lot of people eat too much when they’re___(DEPRESS) 11. Many more tourists have visited Ha Long Bay since UNESCO’s ___of this beautiful spot.(RECOGNISE) 12. Bai Dinh Pagoda is a ___site which is located in Ninh Binh province. (RELIGION) 13. May I have a ___ about the trip to Cuc Phuong National Park next week? (SUGGEST) 14. My most___experience was my trip to Hoi An in the summer of 2015. (FORGET) 15. Although they never get angry, they are not always kind or___.(TOLERATE) 16. Local officials have been very___on working together for a solution. (COOPERATE) 17. I tried to tell her about the awful day I’d had, but she wasn’t very___.(SYMPATHY) 18. Students are expected to be quiet and___in the classroom. (OBEY) 19The needs to know what rocks the drill has reached. (GEOLOGY) 20. Show teenagers that you respect their by knocking on their bedroom door. (PRIVATE) 7
8. D. VERB FORMS I. Complete each of the following sentences using the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box. live on look through pass down set off turn down close down come back deal with get up keep up with 1. They offered her a trip to Europe but she it . 2. He has ___the report and found nothing interesting. 3. Phong walks too fast and it’s really hard to him. 4. These traditional stories have been from parents to children over many generations. 5. My sister is an early bird. She at 7 o’clock every day of the week. 6. We’ll for Tay Ho village at 9 o’clock and arrive at 10 o’clock. 7. When I was a student, I small allowances from my parents. 8. The government must now the preservation of traditional craft villages. 9. The banks have a lot of branches in villages over the last few years. 10. Many foreign tourists decided to Viet Nam for another holiday. II. Fill in the blank with a suitable word given below. get over set up metropolitan go round feature packed round-about melting pot keep up with find out 11. This medicine will help you ___ from your illness. 12. Some people believe that skyscrapers are a ___of big cities. 13. We have to ___more schools to meet the demand of the increasing numbers of children in the area. 14. HCM city is like a ___of people from different areas. 15. While visiting Da Nang, we ___ all the World Heritage Sites nearby. 16. You need to ___ the key; otherwise, we can’t get into our home. 17. The ___ is a kind of circular junction, where traffic flows continuously around a central island. 18. It is difficult to ___ the rapid pace of change in big cities. 19. The ___ area includes the city itself, and the surrounding suburbs or other urban areas. 20.During the morning and evening rush hours, cities often become ___with people and vehicles. III. Give the correct form of the following verbs. 21.Don’t you ever wish you (have) someone to share your troubles with? 22. I wish I (eat) Spanish food in Barcelona. 23. I wish I (know) how to use a computer. 24. By the time the firemen (arrive), the fire (destroy)three houses. 25. Our economy (not stand) a chance of developing before thegovernment (adopt) the open-door policy. 26. When I last (speak) to her, she still (not finish)her assignment. 27. Nobody (come) to the meeting because Angela (forget)to tell them about it. 28. She (go) to Disneyland three times when she (be) a little girl. 29. After I (complete) the form, I (give) it to the secretary. 30. Sarah (drive) three hundred miles by the time she (arrive) in Tacoma. E.CORRECTION 1. Artisans in the traditional craft village are facing difficulties in seeking markets for their product. 2. I am going for a diet next week and hope to lose ten pounds before Christmas. 3. The country has significant changed since we came here in 2007. 4. The spectacular Royal Palace of the Imperial City is one of Hue’s main tourist attraction. 6. She remained calmly and waited till he had finished shouting at her. 7. Martin was chosen because he is a good administrator who gets along for everyone. 8. City authorities are spending more and more money on public transport to make it well. 9. Remember to find out how much people are coming to the party tonight. 8
9. 10. For more information, call our free-toll number and speak to a customer service representative. 11. He asked his father where to cope with negative emotions. 12. Joan made the laundry, washing up, and housework holding her with one arm. 13. The receptionist said I must fill out that form before I attended the interview. 14. He advised her thinking about that example again because it needed correcting. 15. Based on computer statistics, what is the less greatest profession in the world? 16. Despite they said construction was completed, there were builders working on the hotel when we arrived. 17. Do you think the Harry Potter films are by far better than the books? 18. She said that she doesn’t want to see any of them and asked them to go away. 19. Tom managed to convince Mary to make the laundry for him. 20. A new rail system in Hanoi is expected to complete in the next few years. F. READING I. Choose the word that fits the gap. TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS First of all, walking is obiviously the ___1 means of travelling, and can be quicker in the city centre. Of course, the further you have to go, the ___2 you will become. In some ways walking is healthier than travelling by bus or car, but it can be just unhealthy because cities are much more polluted than they used ___3. Cars are faster of course and more convenient, but as cities become more crowded, parking is getting harder. Sometimes public transport is better, even though buses don’t go as fast as cars ___4. Cars are more convenient but as they cause most pollution, it is better to avoid ___5 them if possible. In the city, the fastest way of travelling is on a bike, which keeps you fitter and is not so noisy as a motorbike or a car. 1. A. fastest B. cheapest C. longest D. farthest 2. A. tireder B. tiredest C. more tired D. most tired 3. A. be B. being C. been D. to be 4. A. do B. will C. go D. are 5. A. use B. to use C. using D. used II. Read the following and choose the best answer. There are many (1)___ villages in Viet Nam, but Quat Dong village in Ha Noi is widely known (2)___ its products of high (3)___. Embroidery has been developing around here (4)___ the 17th century. In the past, local skilled artisans were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered (5)___ for the Vietnamese King, Queen and other Royal family members. The first man who taught the local people how to embroider was Dr. Le Cong Hanh, who lived during the Le dynasty. He learned how to embroider while on a trip to China (6)___ an envoy, and taught the villagers of Quat Dong upon his (7)___. Although these skills eventually spread (8)___ the country, the Quat Dong’s artisans’ creations are still the most appreciated. In (9)___ to create beautiful embroideries, an artisan must be patient, careful and have an eye for design, along with clever hands. Nowadays, Quat Dong products may range from clothes, bags, pillowcases, to paintings and decorations, which are (10)___ to many countries. 1. A. number B. exist C. embroidery D. population 2. A. for B. border C. region D. place 3. A. includes B. insists C. quality D. consists 4. A. around B. over C. on D. since 5. A. costumes B. tell C. name D. separate 6. A. good B. as C. better D. well 7. A. another B. others C. return D. anothers 8. A. across B. hill C. village D. downtown 9. A. quarter B. effort C. order D. notice 10. A. wonder B. cause C. true D. exported III. Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement. London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. London consists of three parts: The City of London, the East End and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The “Odeon” is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums 9
10. are: The British Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford Street is London’s main shopping centre. People from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker’s Comer. Sit on the green grass and try England’s favourite food – fish and chips. 1. There are lots of theatres, parks and historical places in the City of London. 2. The Port of London is in the East End of London. 3. Working people live and work in the West End of London. 4. The “Odeon” is a famous museum in London. 5. People go to Oxford Street to buy clothes and souvenirs. 6. People from all over the world don’t buy clothes, shoes, toysand souvenirs in London. IV. Read the text and use the words in the box to fill in the blanks. about can avoid have ways form more many suffer because Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is (1)___important than ever to succeed at school if you hope to (2)___ a chance in the job market afterwards. It’s no wonder that many young people worry (3) ___letting down their parents, their peers and themselves. To try to please everyone, they take on too (4)___ tasks until it becomes harder and harder to balance homework assignments, parties, sports activities andfriends. The result is that young people (5)___ from stress. There are different ways of dealing with stress. Everyone knows that caffeine, in the (6)___ of coffee or soft drinks, keeps you awake and alert. But caffeine is a drug which (7)___ become addictive. In the end, like other drugs, caffeine only leads to more stress. There are better (8)___to deal with stress: physical exercise is a good release for stress, (9)___it increases certain chemicals in the brain which calm you down. You have to get enough sleep to (10)___ stress and to stay healthy and full of energy. V . Read the passage and answer the questions. My grandmother is more than ninety years old, which makes her the oldest person in the whole family. Despite her old age, her memory is still fresh. She always tells us that many things were different when she was young. My grandma used to begin her day very early. She used to start a day at 4 . o’clock while everybody was still in beds. She used to do all the housework by herself. She used to make clothes for her children and as for her outdoor work, she used to raise chickens and sheep. She also used to help the males to grow vegetables. There didn’t use to be many pastime activities. Her hobby used to be listening to the radio. In the evening all the family used to sit by the fire in the sitting room where all the family gathered at night to tell tales or discuss family matters as weddings, harvest time or to assign the next day’s work. When a member of the family was ill, she used to show him which herbs to use. She collected them from the near forest or from the mountain. My grandma used to , know so many effective methods to cure illnesses. * Questions: 1. How is the memory of the writer’s grandmother? 2. What time did she use to start her day? 3. What did she use to do in her pastimes? 4. Where did her family use to sit in the evening? 5. What did she usually do when a member of the family was ill? VI. Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D). Being over-shadowed by Ha Long Bay to the North, Cat Ba Island is often left out of the itineraries of the majority of travelers coming to Viet Nam. Nevertheless, Cat Ba Island is one of the most underrated destinations in Viet Nam. The park possesses seven different ecosystems, both underwater and inland. It is home to thirty-two types of mammals, along with seventy bird species, and more than a thousand species of plants, hundreds of which can be used as medicines. There are several different hiking and trekking routes through rugged and forested mountain within Cat Ba National Park. These routes are also divided by different levels of difficulty, so travelers don’t have to be worried if their fitness is not very good. In addition, travellers can take a side visit to explore the exquisite Trung Trang cave, or discover the traditional village of Viet Hai. 1. Many travellers choose not to visit Cat Ba Island because ___ 10
11. A. they think Ha Long Bay is much better B. it is not a good destination for tourism C. there is too much rain there D. it is too far from Ha Long Bay 2. Cat Ba Island is suitable for ___ A. scientific research and exploration B. ecotourism and adventure activities in Northern Viet Nam C. experiencing urban life D. many indoor activities 3. Which of the following is NOT true about Cat Ba National Park according to the passage? A. Hiking and trekking in Cat Ba National Park requires a high level of fitness. B. It is one of the most diverse national parks in Viet Nam. C. There are seven different ecosystems in Cat Ba National Park. D. It was established in 1986. 4. The word ‘rugged’ in the passage is closest in meaning to ___ A. even B. smooth C. smooth D. uneven 5. The word ‘exquisite’ in the passage is closest in meaning to ___. A. quiet B. ugly C. plain D. beautiful VII. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D for each gap in the passage. Living in a city has a (1) ___ of drawbacks. Firstly, there are many problems of traffic jams and traffic accidents. The increase (2) ___population and the increasing number of vehicles have caused many accidents to happen every day. Secondly, air pollution negatively affects people’s health, and it also has a bad influence on the environment. More and more city dwellers (3) ___ from coughing or breathing problems. Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night. Noise (4) ___ comes from the traffic and from construction sites. Buildings are always being knocked (5) ___ and rebuilt. These factors contribute to making city life more difficult for its residents. 1. A. lots B. great deal C. number D. numerous 2. A. at B. in C. on D. of 3. A. suffer B. differ C. recover D. different 4. A. polluting B. polluted C. pollution D. pollute 5. A. up B. down C. on D. at G. WRITING I. By using the words in brackets, join each of the following sentences into logical ones. You may need to change some of the words. 1. He bought a jeep. His friend advised him against it. (although) => 2. Good writing requires general and abstract words as well as specific and concrete ones. It is the latter that make writing vivid, real and clear. (though) => 3. It was raining hard. They could not work in the fields. (so that) => 4. The results of the experiment were successful. The school refused to give any help. (although) => 5. He chose to study computer science. Computer science has good employment prospects. (because of) => 6. We are trying to introduce our handicraft products to foreigner tourists because we want to promote our culture.(in order that) => 7. New York city is a far wealthier city than any cities in Vietnam. (as) => 8. Hanoi capital city is generally not as exciting as Ho Chi Minh city. (more) => II. Write sentences, using the clues given. 1. there/ be/ steady/ increase/ demand/ hotel accommodation/ since 1998. => 2. these days/ more/ more/ people/ be/ suffer/ air pollution 11
12. => 3. I/ never/ read/ such/ romantic story/ this/ before => 4. she/ spend/ most/ time/ surf/ net/ information/ the next trip => 5. Van Gogh/ have/ major Influence/ development/ modern painting => 6. despite/ Brexit,/ London/ remain/ one/ most/ open/ cosmopolitan/ city/ the world => III. Rewrite the following sentences using questions words + to-infinitives. 1. They don’t know where they should put the sofa. => 2. The rules didn’t specify who I should speak to in case of an emergency. => 3. Huyen My wondered how she could ride the scooter. => 4. Let us decide when we should start the project. => 5. Could you tell me where I can find a good hotel? => IV. Turn the following statements into reported speech. 1. “Don't be so silly” Mr. John said to his wife. => 2. Tom said to the girl “When did you have this picture taken?” => 3. John said to Marry “Why don’t you wear your hair a little longer?” => 4. Ann asked her brother “What are you planning to do tomorrow?” => 5. She asked her boyfriend “Is it true that your father fought in the last war?” => 6. He said “I don’t understand why she has refused to join us on the trip” => V. Rewrite the following sentences based on the words given. 1. My sister and I talked with each other a lot when we were young, but now we don’t. → (used) 2. They often visited us at weekends, but they are now too busy to make it. → (used) 3. I live in a noisy city and I don’t like that. → (wish) 4. I like to fly a kite, but I don’t know where to play it in this crowded city. → (wish) 5. It is good for parents and children to have dinner together everyday, but my father always comes home late. → (wish) VI. Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words. 1. People say that he has been all over the world. => It 2. People believe that Omachi is from Quang Nam. => It 3. They think that Danny can clean the floor. 12
13. => It 4. People think that Mai Chi has been punished by the teacher. => It 5. People believe that he worked very hard. => It VII. Write suggestions for the situations below, using “suggest + V-ing/ clause with should (n’t)” 1. It seems that we have lost our way. (V-ing) => 2. The museum is not open to visitors today. (V-ing) => 3. She doesn’t know about any man-made wonders of Vietnam. (Clause) => 4. Visitors throw a lot of trash and make a lot of noise in this beauty spot. (Clause) => VIII. Rewrite the following sentences based on the words given. 1. Nowadays people can talk and exchange information easily thanks to technological advances. It is convenient. →It is 2. In this busy world, parents and children don’t have much quality time for each other. It is such a pity. →It is 3. My neighbor looked after my pet cat when I was away for some days. She was very helpful. →It was 4. I left my hometown to go to university in 2010. This bridge was built in my hometown 2 years after that. →By the time 5. My brother got a good job in a state bank, then he got married. →Before IX. Write these paragraphs using the suggested ideas. 1. Dear Mary, 1.It's great / know /you're coming to Viet Nam. I hope/ you/have / good time spend/ one day /Ha Noi. 2.There/many interesting places/ city, but I think /within one day you / able / visit three places. The first place I suggest /Viet Nam National Museum of History. 3.Since you /like history very much, it/ must-see place. 4.There/be/ extensive collection /artefacts tracing ret Sam's history. 5.They/ arranged chronologically / primitive / modem times. The second place is Hoan Kiem Lake. 6.It/ one of the symbols of Ha Noi. There you/ enjoy the beautiful scenery /visit Ngoc Son Temple. 7.You/ also go for a walk/ the Old Quarter, wander around/ old streets and some ancient houses / explore Vietnamese culture. 8.Fortunately, these places/ close /one another, so you can walk around easily. 9.Tell me when you/ coming, so I can show you around these places. Look forward /see you soon! 13
14. Best wishes, Ngoc Hoa 2. 1.There /be/ lot /disadvantages live/ big city, air pollution is among / most serious problems. 2. Firstly, air pollution comes / the factories / city. 3.Big cities attract/ plenty /both inside/ outside investments, so the number /factories /increasing quickly. 4.This /make/ the air extremely polluted /smoke from factories. 5. Secondly, have/ too many transportation means /also make/ this problem worse. 6.Exhaust / cars, motorbike /be/ one / the factors / make/ the air polluted. 7.To conclude, air pollution, which contributes/ make more and more people/ get many serious diseases, such as lung cancer, tuberculosis and so on, be / big drawback / city life. 3. Write a short note to ask for advice or to give advice. a. Dear Miss Ann, 1.I/be/ 15-year-old girl and I feel like I’m / worthless human being /because I/ overweight. 2.My friends/ be/ really helping. They even tease me / my big size. 3.My family /not /help me feel good about myself, either. 4.One day I tried/ open up to my mom/ but all I got in return / laughter from her /my two brothers. 5. I /cry /a lot that day. 6.They /not/ know how badly they hurt me. I think I'm depressed. Please help me! Need Help, 15 b. Dear Need Help, 1.What you/be/ experiencing /be/ very common and it is often difficult /your friends and family / understand when they/ not /your position. 2. I think you should try /tell them about this. 3.I advise you/ not / give up. 4.When you are made fun of, you can say something like the following: "I'd actually appreciate it if you guys /not/ say that anymore; it may not seem like it /but it actually /hurt/ my feelings.” 14
15. 5. Your family and friends might partly understand /what/ you /be/thinking and stop teasing. 6. Keep / mind /that being an overweight teen /not/ make you worthless /stupid. 7.Have you thought / apply/ healthy diet/ lose weight? 8.I encourage you /do it and participate / some activities such as doing morning exercise and playing sports to boost your confidence and overcome depression. Ann, 4. 1.It /be/ most likely / students twenty years ago /be/ not able to enjoy the Internet in their studies. 2.That's why it/take /them a lot of time, energy, and even money/ do a project that we can now easily complete in one / two days. 3.For example, when being asked / write an assignment / past habits, the students had to/ go to the library, look/ books on the topic, read the books, and hand-write any information that they thought / be/ useful / their assignment. 4.They would also have to meet / some old people /talk / them about the past. 5.At home, they had to hand-write their assignment, possibly/ a lot/ erasing and rewriting of the first draft. 6.After /finish the draft, they had to write a clean copy/ another piece of paper for submission. 5. 1.It /say/ that the picturesque ancient town /Hoi An/be/ the perfect destination for those who love old architecture and serene scenery. 2. Today, its ancient past is superbly preserved / an enchanting collection /temples, pagodas, shop houses and scenic private homes. 3.A walking tour/ this delightful town with its historic structures like the gorgeous Phuc Kien Assembly Hall. 4.Stopping / museums or seeing local artisans using age-old techniques / make a variety /crafts is also/ wonderful experience. 5.This town is well-known / streets decorated / colourful lanterns. Visitors can immerse themselves / the unique atmosphere / the town during the full moon when the shop owners turn /the lights and use lanterns. 6.Acknowledged / a UNESCO World Heritage Site /1999, Hoi An is well worth /visit during the Viet Nam tour. 6. 1.In my opinion, people need / be ready /share, caring and tolerant to be able /get along /other members / an extended family. 2.Firstly, being ready to share is /most important quality. 15
16. 3.There /be/usually a lot /housework in an extended family, so it is good /share housework / other members. 4. Secondly, people should be caring to live / extended family. 5.As they live /their grandparents, parents and siblings /the same family, it is necessary /care / these very close family members. 6.Thirdly, be/ tolerant/ is another essential quality. 7.Different people have various points /view, so members in an extended family should learn / accept and value other members' belief /behaviour. 8. In sum, if people want / live happily in an extended family, they /be /sharing, caring and tolerant. ~THE END~ 16