Review for mid term - Grade 9TN

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1. REVIEW FOR MID TERM - GRADE 9TN UNIT 1 - Complex sentences (Adverb clauses of result, reasons, concession) - Phrasal verbs EXERCISES I. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern: 1. A. famous B. village C. workshop D. bamboo 2. A. business B. experience C. grandparent D. chocolate 3. A. generation B. communicate C. historical D. environment 4. A. embroider B. department C. handicraft D. opinion 5. A. transfer B. publish C. accept D. remind 6. A. attraction B. artisan C. frame D. handicraft 7. A. drumhead B. illustration C. earplug D. drugstore 8. A. strip B. visual C. artistic D. remind 9. A. thread B. treat C. pleasure D. deadline 10. embroider B. preserve C. benefit D. effect II. Find the word which has a different position of the main stress in each line: 1. A. craftman B. layer C. sculpture D. preserve 2. A. lacquerware B. absolute C. pollution D. permanent 3. A. memorable B. experience C. historical D. production 4. pottery B. souvenir C. conical D. various 5. authenticity B. electricity C. traditional D. uncontrollably III. Give the corect form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each fo the following sentences: 1. There are a lot of silk ___ such as carves, ties and dresses in our shop. - PRODUCE 2. Bat Trang is one of the most famous ___ craft villages in Hanoi. TRADITION 3. We should read this leaflet to see what ___ are organized during the festival. ACT 4. They showed me a marble sculpture which was ___made by hand. SKILL 5. Last week we had a ___ trip to an ancient village on the outskirts of Hanoi. MEMORY 6. Obviously, our handicrafts are in ___ with those of other villages. COMPETE 7. Do you know that ___ have to follow 15 stages to make a conical hat. ART 8. My grandfather has devoted himself to many ___events in our community. CULTURE 9. You should spend at least one week to visit the tourist ___ in this city. ATTRACT 1
2. 10. We are impressed by a wide ___ of lacquerwares in the showroom. VARY IV. Complete the sentences with suitable subordinators from the box : although as soon as because before so that while 1. The children are very excited ___ they are going to visit a craft village this weekend. 2. We will tell Alice about the trip ___ we meet her. 3. ___ it rained a lot, they enjoyed their holiday. 4. I bought a new pair of glasses ___ I can see better. 5. ___ I go out tonight, I will have to finish this essay. 6. Phong burnt his hand ___ he was cooking dinner. 7. Laura always gets up early every morning ___ she’s not late for her work. 8. Mr. Harrison seems to have a lot of money ___ he lives in a luxurious house. 9. ___ I was waiting for the bus, I saw some foreign tourists. 10. They didn’t win the game ___ they played very well. V. Make a comploex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator provided and make any necessary changes : 1. Their son is allergetic to animals. They decided to get a cat. (though) ___ 2. He will stay in England for two months more. He can perfect his English. (in order that) ___ 3. There is nothing to eat. We have to go shopping today. (as). ___ 4. I go to Hue next week. I will stay with my aunt and uncle. (when) ___ 5. Mai could have good marks. She studied hard for the exam. (so that) ___ 6. We need an umbrella. It is raining heavily outside. (since) ___ 7. Nick will visit some craft villages. He finishes the Vietnamese course. (after) ___ 8. We decided to go for a walk in the park. It was very cold out. (although) ___ 9. The tourists wanted to buy some silk. They went to Van Phuc village. (because) 2
3. ___ 10. They won’t buy the new car. They save enough money. (until) ___ 11. Three villages were chosen for the pilot project. The Asia Foundation had worked with local authorities. (after). ___ 12. We do not have many handicraft products that are well-known abroad. There are thousands of craft trades nationwide. (though) ___ 13. The craft village must also meet environmental requirements. It wants to develop craft village tourism. (so that) ___ 14. The workers have taken several steps to whiten the palm leaves. They sew together the leaves and the rings. (after) ___ 15. The conical hat has several useful functions. It protects the wearer’s head and face from sunlight or rain, and it also works as a handy fan on hot summer days. (because) ___ VI. Complete each of the following sentences using the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box close down come back deal with get up keep up with live on look through pass down set off turn down 1. My sister is an early bird. She ___ at 7 o’clock everyday of the week. 2. We will ___ for Tay Ho village at 9 o’clock and arrive at 10 o’clock. 3. When I was a student, I ___ small allowances from my parents. 4. The government must now ___ the preservation of traditional craft villages. 5. The banks have ___ a lot of branches in villages over the last few years. 6. Many foreign tourists decided to ___ to Viet Nam for another holiday. 7. They offered her a trip to Europe but she ___ it ___. 8. He has ___ the report and found nothing interesting. 9. Phong walks too fast and it’s really hard to ___ him. 10. These traditional stories have been ___ from parents to children over many 3
4. generations. VII. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence 1. I arrive on time in spite of the bad traffic. Although ___ 2. David had good relationship with most of his colleagues. David gets ___ 3. Lan was ill, so she didn’t go to Dong Ho village with her friends. Because ___ 4. The children are eager to visit Hue next week. The children are looking ___ 5. I’ll give you a call immediately after I have finished my work. As soon as ___ VIII. Write an email to your pen friend about a trip to craft villages around Hoi An, using the words or phrases below to make complete sentences. Add more words, if necessary. Dear Susan, 1. It/ take/ you/ only 30 minutes/ motorbike/go/ Van Phuc silk village/ centre/ Ha Noi. ___ 2. The village/ much well-known/ traditional sericulture/ weaving/ silk products. ___ 3. Most visitors/ go/ observe/ skillful workers/ produce/ goods/ listen/ local stories. ___ 4. If/ you/ intend/ have/ silk/ pair/ formal clothes/ just select/ suitable materials/ and/ professional tailors here/ bring/ satisfaction. ___ 5. You buy silk clothes made of silk/ presents/ available/ village/ your choice. ___ Look forward to seeing you soon. Best wishes, 4
5. UNIT 2 - Review: Comparison of adjectives and adverbs - Phrasal verbs EXERCISES I. Choose the options whose stress pattern is different from others’. 1. A. urban B. asset C. metro D. conduct 2. A. factor B. medium C. conflict D. downtown 3. A. fabulous B. reliable C. variety D. forbidden 4. A. negative B. indicator C. determine D. skyscraper 5. A. metropolitan B. affordable C. Oceania D. multicultural 6. A. conduct B. ancient C. drawback D. feature 7. A. determine B. pagoda C. fabulous D. convenient 8. A. intelligence B. facility C. development D. education 9. A. metropolitan B. university C. organization D. multicultural 10. A. fascinate B. expensive C. restaurant D. difference 11. A. populous B. determine C. forbidden D. delicious 12. A. metropolitan B. fascinating C. multicultural D. recreational 13. A. skyscraper B. convenience C. resident D. vehicle 14. A. affordable B. environment C. variety D. indicator II. Choose the options whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. 1. A. conduct B. difficult C. struck D. fun 2. A. metropolitan B. polluted C. forbidden D. affordable 3. A. feature B. culture C. tradition D. statue 4. A. fabulous B. packed C. asset D. canal 5. A. metro B. ocean C. cosmopolitan D. local 6. A. delicious B. facility C. city D. place III. Choose the best answer 1. Osaka has become one of the . “livable” cities in Asia. A. more B. better C. much D. most 2. London is one of the largest cities in the world but its populations is a lot than Tokyo. A. small B. few C. smaller D. fewer 3. London is probably most famous for its museums, galleries, palaces, and other sights, but it 5
6. also includes a range of peoples, cultures and religions than many other places. A. greater B. big C. wide D. wider 4. Ha Noi city now is than it was 10 years ago. A. as large B. more large C. much larger D. the largest 5. This river now is much less than before. People are aware of the environment and they try to keep the river clean. A. polluted B. pollutes C. polluting D. pollution 6. When we were in Da Nang, we spent a lot of time . around and looking at the ancient temples, bridges and houses. A. wander B. wandering C. wandered D. wanders 7. On children festival, the zoo is always with people, mainly children. A. packed B. had C. contained D. scored 8. You should take your shoes when you go into the temples. A. up B. in C. off D. on 9. When the doctor came in, he went all my test results and gave me a prescription. A. out B. over C. in D. of 10. A close friendship has gradually grown between them. They help each other in their daily life. A. in B. out C. of D. up 11. It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and A. funny B. boring C. enjoyable D. helpful 12. You’ll have . opportunities to widen your global horizons while living in this cultural capital city. A. unlimited B. comfortable C. cheerful D. populous 13. Dubai’s Palm Islands in the blue ocean is the of a good and sunny life. A. indicator B. view C. signal D. sign 14. This place is so . with the non-stop flow of customers to come and enjoy Pho. A. delicious B. convenient C. popular D. exciting 15. Visitors can take a free boat from Manhattan to Staten Island for a great of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. A. view B. sight C. scene D. landscape 6
7. 16. Ha Noi also offers a nightlife as exciting as in Ho Chi Minh City. A. itt B. which C. what D. that 17. When you want to relax, you’ll have one of the world’s .cities at your feet, with more than 40% green space and open water to enjoy. A. greener B. greenest C. mostly green D. green mostly 18. Let me know when you come to Ha Noi and I’ll A. take you out B. bring you around C. cheer you up D. show you round 19. We expected her at nine but she finally at eleven. A. turned up B. turned out C. came over D. grew up 20. Ann is taking extra lessons to . what she missed while she was sick. A. take back B. get on well with C. keep up with D. look forward to 21. The architects got inspired to use the lotus flower in the design for the . A. city B. skyline C. skyscraper D. downtown 22. Villagers are more kind, friendly, and warm-hearted than city . A. dwellers B. foreigners C. beginners D. movers 23. You can see the of the suburbs in Ho Chi Minh City with many apartment buildings, supermarkets, shopping centres, and schools. A. urban area B. convenience C. urban sprawl D. living condition 24. Dong Khoi street is the main shopping street in the . of downtown in Ho Chi Minh City. A. mind B. heart C. head D. spot 25. Opened in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco still ranks among the top 10 bridge spans in the world. A. long B. longer C. mostly long D. longest 26. No city in America has monuments and museums into one area as Washington D.C. A. as much B. such many C. as many D. a few 27. The new student was very shy at the beginning, but then he . Well with everyone. A. got on B. went on C. got over D. cheered up 28. The police never all hope of finding the lost child. A. stops B. think over C. grow up D. give up 7
8. 29. He’ll be very upset if his employer .his offer. A. pulls down B. finds out C. turns off D. turns down 30. It’s time to say goodbye, but I’m meeting you all again soon. A. looking forward to B. getting on with C. keep up with D. put up with IV. Put the words in brackets into the right forms to complete the sentence. 1. I am going to visit Da Nang so can you tell me what the greatest in Da Nang are ? (ATTRACT) 2. Don’t worry about your travelling because the public transport here is convenient and (RELY) 3. Sydney is a metropolitan and city so you have a great variety of things and foods from different countries. (MULTICULTURE) 4. My aunt lives in one of the most parts in Paris. She is a well-known fashion designer there. (FASHION) 5. The outdoor food markets in Singapore are fun and . so when you go there you should try some food there. (AFFORD) V. Complete each of the following sentences with comparatives and superlatives. 1. I think this is (noisy) . part of the city. 2. This place was (dangerous) . than we thought. 3. Could you show me the way to (near) . bus stop. 4. The trip to Ho Chi Minh City was (interesting) for us. 5. This is (good) . food I’ve ever eaten in this country. 6. David’s new haircut is (trendy) . than the previous one. 7. The building looks much (nice) in green than the previous white. 8. I had to drive my car along (narrow) road in the region. 9. Quan’s house is (far) from the city centre than my house. 10. In my opinion, living in the city is (hard) than living in the country. VIII. Complete each sentence so it means the same as the sentence above. 1. Many people think there is no city in Viet Nam that is cleaner than Da Nang city. Many people think 2. I found the trip to the craft village quite interesting. I felt quite 3. My father says the place in which we are living is the noisiest one in Ha Noi. My father says that no 8
9. 4. He hasn't changed much since I last met him in 2000. He is the same 5. I have never eaten a more delicious food than this one. This food IX. Make up sentences using the words and phrases given. 1. thanks/ so/ much/ showing/ me/ around/ city/ today/ ./ 2. public/ transport/ in/ Da Nang city/ more/ convenient/ reliable/ than/ any/ other/ cities/ Viet Nam/ ./ . 3. Sydney/ five/ big/ universities/ and/ some/ smaller/ ones/ ./ . 4. The Quoc Tu Giam/ considered/ first/ oldest/ university/ of/ Viet Nam/. It/ established/ 1076/ . 5. Bat Trang/ lying/ on/ Red River/ bank/ about/ 13km/ southeast/ Ha Noi/ is/ well-known/ craft/ village/ ./ 6. last/ week/ my friend/ went/ Hue/ / / he/ spent/ lot/ time/ wandering/ around/ and/ looking/ ancient/ temples/ palaces/ houses/ there/ ./ . X. Fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box multicultural problems cities affordable wandering attractions vehicles convenient destination drawbacks 1. Nowadays, many students who have just left the universities try to stay in big cities because they can easily find their jobs and live a .life there. 2. During the rush hours, some parts of Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city are often packed with people and 3. If you have an opportunity to go to Sydney, you should visit both natural and man-made such as Sydney Harbour, the Royal National Park, Bondi Beach as well as Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney Opera and the Harbor Bridge. 4. When I visited Hoi An last year, I spent most of my time .around and looking at the ancient temples, houses, and bridges. 5. When you visit Ha Noi, try some street food there because it is really delicious and 9
10. 6. Singapore is a country. It includes Malay, Chinese, Indians, European and Vietnamese. 7. Every year, the Economist Intelligent Unit conducts a fascinating survey to determine which around the world “provide the best living conditions”. 8. I think living in a city has a number of such as traffic jams, traffic accidents, noise pollution, visual pollution and water pollution. 9. People say that air pollution together with littering is causing many in our city now. 10. London is one of the largest cities in the world. Its population is a lot smaller than Tokyo but it is by far the most popular tourist UNIT 3 GRAMMAR: Reported speech I. Change into reported speech 1. They said, “We are learning English now”. 2. “Are you going visit your aunt tomorrow?” asked Tom. 3. “Listen to me and don’t make a noise”, said the teacher to his students. 4. “I’m tired of eating fish”, said Mary to Helen. 5. “The sun always rises in the east”, said our teacher. 6. “Where are you going for your holidays?” asked Martha. 7. “I didn’t steal your fur coat.yesterday”, said Sammy to Jean. 8. "Let me help you make the sandwiches”, Judy offered. 9. "You must do your homework everyday”, said Miss Borne to US. 10. “Will we read the story?" Billy asked his teacher. 11. “I can’t go to school today because I’m ill" said Mike. 12. “I haven’t caught any fish at all”, Peter complained, 13. “Is this your fathers car?” the policeman asked Sandra. 14. “Which way is the post office?” the tourist asked. 15. "There isn’t much rain in the south of the country” said Harry. cị> 16. “Would you mind turning the music down?” Andrew said to Anne. 17. “Why didn’t you come to my party last night, Betty?” Tom said. 18. I have no idea. 1 just go along to see what will happened”, the boy said. II.Multiple choice 10
11. TEST I. Phonetics 1. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Read the words aloud. 1. A. calm B. fabulous C. asset D. handicraft 2. A. metro B. conduct C. grow D. mould 3. A. helpline B. remind C. artisan D. reliable 4. A. tense B. stress C. effect D. resolve 5. A. preserve B. sculpture C. skill D. risk 2. Find the word which has a different position of the main stress in each line. 1. A. adolescence B. adulthood C. cognitive D. concentrate 2. A. confident B. delighted C. depressed D. embarrassed 3. A. emergency B. frustrated C. independence D. decision 4. A. relaxed B. worried C. wander D. dweller 5. A. discipline B. determine C. culture D. indicaton II. GRAMMAR 1. Put the words in brackets into the right forms to complete the sentences. 1. Tomorrow I am having a 45-minute English test. I know about the grammar and I’ve learnt by heart all the new words but I still feel ___.WORRY 12
12. 2. He thinks joining in an English Speaking Club will help him to communicate with foreigners ___.CONFIDENT 3. Lan has made a new dress for herself and she feels so ___with her fashionable dress. DELIGHT 4. We felt ___because it rained all the day and we had to stay inside during our excursion to the beach. DISAPPOINT 5. Many students complaint about their school pressures and ___. Can you think of an example of them? FRUSTRATE 2. Choose the correct option for each gap in the sentences 1. I’ve been studying very hard for my final exams but I always feel ___. A. tired B. calm C. worried D. frustrated 2. She has failed her driving test for three times. She feels ___now. A. depressed B. worried C. stressed D. calm 3. He did very well at the examination this morning so he feels very ___at the moment. A. sad B. unhappy C. relaxed D. worried 4. On the way home yesterday, his bicycle broke down so he felt very ___. A. excited B, delighted C. confident D. frustrated 5. The boy looks ___when he sees his parents at the door of the classroom. A. relaxed B. confused C. tired D. left-out 6. Hoa said she was very ___ and she didn’t want to go to the cinema with us. A. quick B. fast C. smoothly D. tired 7. Huy got a bad mark for his English test. He must have been really ___. A. disappointed B. relaxing C. interested D. happy 8. We take turns to make an English presentation about keeping our environment clean and green. This opportunity makes everyone feel more ___in speaking English. A. worried B. tense C. confident D. frustrated 9. Minh feels very proud and ___at the gold medal he has got. A. delighted B. unhappy C. stressed D. strong 10. If you study hard and you feel tired, you had better take a rest and ___for some minutes. A. encourage B. relax C. advise D. empathise 3. Fill each blank with a word in the box Concentrate delighted embarrassed adolescence independent life skills relaxed worried informed left out 13
13. 1. ___is the period between childhood and young adulthood. 2. Physical changes are different for everyone at the adolescence, so we don’t need to feel___ 3. My brother is 13 years old but he wants to be more ___. He would like to do everything by himself. 4. When you have any problems, please ask the adults for support and guidance to make ___decisions. 5. I always ___on my studies so I’ve made much progress this year. 6. I felt ___when the teacher informed that we were going to have a 45-minute English test. 7. Today I am very ___to get the highest score in my English exam.today? 8. Can you name some necessary ___that Vietnamese teens should have today? 9. Hoa has moved to a new school in Hanoi. She doesn’t know anybody there. She is very sad and feels ___. 10. I have finished all my homework the teacher gave me. I feel ___and decide to go to the cinema with my friend this evening. III. WRITING 1. Make up sentences using the words and phrases given. 1. Mai’s parents/ always/ expect/ her/ get/ good/ grades/ and/ go/ top/ university/ study/ medicine. 2. Minh/ feel/ very/ worried/ because/ he/ have/ big/ assignment/ complete/ and/ he/ not/ know/ where/ start. 3. You/ thought/ about/ asking/ friend/ who/ confident/ about/ maths/ help/ you/? 4. You/ done/ very/ well/ exam/./ I/ think/ you/ relax/ now. 5. It/ not/ difficult/ make/ new/ friends/./ you/ should/ be/ open/ friendly/ first. 2. Rewrite the following sentences using questions words + to V. 1. Could you tell me when I should explain everything to our teacher? 2. I don’t know what I should do to make my mother happy. 3. She wondered how she could tell her mother about the stolen bicycle. 4. We are not sure what we should do to make our house more beautiful at Christmas. 5. My mother can decide where we should go at summer holidays. READING I. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. Sedge Mat Craft Village In Tien Giang Province In the Mekong Delta., Long Dinh village of Tien Giang province is famous for its traditional craft of weaving flowered mats. The mat's high quality makes them popular domestically, and they are also exported to markets worldwide including Korea, Japan and America. 14
14. In spite of its well-established reputation for this traditional craft, mat weaving only started here some 50 years ago. It was first introduced by immigrants from Kim Son, a famous mat weaving village in the northern province of Ninh Binh. However, the technique of weaving sedge mats in Long Dinh, as compared with other places in the South, is somewhat different. Long Dinh branded mats are thicker and have more attractive colours and pattems. Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice. Long Dinh mat production mainly occurs during the dry season, from January to April. Weavers have to work their hardest in May and June, otherwise, when the rainy season starts in July, they will have to put off finishing their products till the next dry season. No matter how much work it requires, Long Dinh mat producers stick with this occupation, as it brings a higher income than growing rice. This trade provides employment for thousands of local labourers. At present, nearly 1,000 households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats. To better meet market demands, Long Dinh mat weavers have created more products in addition to the traditional sedge mats. Particularly, they are producing a new type of mat made from the dried stalks of water hyacinth, a common material in the Mekong Delta. Thanks to the planning and further investment, the mat weaving occupation has indeed brought in more income for local residents. Their living standards have improved considerably, resulting in better conditions for the whole village. 1. All of the following are true about the craft in Long Dinh EXCEPT that . A.it has the origin from Kim Son, Ninh Binh B.it has had the reputation for more than 50 years C.the techniques are a little bit different from those in other regions D.the mats have more attractive colours and designs 2. We can infer from the sentence "Weaving sedge mats is similar growing rice” that . A.both depend on weather conditions B.both occur on the same land C.both bring similar income D. both occur at the same time 3. Despite difficulties, people in Long Dinh try to follow the craft because . A.they can have jobs in the rainy months B.they can go to Korea, Japan and America C.they can make the techniques of weaving different D.they can earn more money than growing rice 4. In order to meet market demands, artisans in Long Dinh . A.produce new products from rare material B.hire thousands of local labourers C.try to produce various types of products D.stop producing the traditional sedge mats 5. We can infer from the passage that . A.the new technique makes labourers work in the dry season B.Long Dinh mat production is only well-known in foreign markets C.the craft contributes much to the village economy D.most of the households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats II. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each questions. Ho Chi Minh City’s Coffee Culture Ho Chi Minh City is a metropolis where life is very busy and hasty. The best way to enjoy the balance in your mind in such a busy city is to sit on the balcony of one of the numerous coffee houses scattered throughout the city. In this way you will be out of the crowd but able to look down on the street below. You will also be drinking the beverage that must be at least partly responsible for the kinetic energy that has transformed this city into one of the busiest commercial centres of Southeast Asia in just 20 years – it is coffee. 15
15. The classic Vietnamese coffee served in this city comprises strong coffee, dripped from a small metal filter into a cup containing a quarter as much sweetened condensed milk, then stirred and poured over ice in a glass. Coffee was introduced to Viet Nam by the French in the late 19th century, but the country quickly became a big exporter. At Trung Nguyen Coffee - the Vietnamese equivalent of Starbucks, with a chain of cafés across the city - the coffee menu stretches to five pages. The varieties of Vietnamese coffee produced by Trung Nguyen deserve exploration. They come with different bean combinations and recipes, and nice names such as “Success”, “Creation”, “Discover” and “Thought”. The "Passiona", another brand of Trung Nguyen, has been promoted for women with the promise that drinking this type of coffee would maintain perfect skin and a life of “passion and success”. 36.Coffee is considered ___ A. the biggest part of Viet Nam's exports B. part of the kinetic energy of Ho Chi Minh City C. the symbol of the busy and hasty life D. part of the French culture 37.When you sit on the balcony of a coffee shop enjoying a cup of coffee, you can . A. watch the busiest commercial centres of Southeast Asia B. drink Starbucks coffee C. taste all types of the classic Vietnamese coffee D. relax for a while 38.We can inferred from paragraph 2 that the classic Vietnamese coffee served in Ho Chi Minh City may be . A. sweet B. light C. colourless D. often hot 39.All of the following are true about Trung Nguyen Coffee EXCEPT that . A. it is considered equivalent to Starbucks in Viet Nam. B. it offers several types of coffee for customers to enjoy C. its recipes stretches to five pages D. some types have impressive names 40.The "Passiona" for women promises that by drinking this type of coffee women may have all of the following EXCEPT that . A. they will become more interested in the life B. they will be more successful in their life C. they will have perfect skin D. they will keep their skin lively III. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. One of the World's Best Cities With a population of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest city in Western Canada. Vancouver is in the southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of driving away from the American border. Vancouver is popular because it combines so many things. It is a huge, modern city. On the other hand, it is also one of North America's most beautiful areas. The natural beauty around Vancouver is famous all around the world. Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is wonderful for skiing and snowboarding. There aren't the only winter sports you can do there. If you can name a winter sport, then you probably do that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter Olympic were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking, jogging, and skateboarding. It even has beaches. The beaches aren’t the best and in the world, but they are clean and pretty. Another place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a public park that is a stone's throw from downtown. However, the park is completely surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. 16
16. The nature in Stanley Park is beautiful. It is close to downtown, it feels like it is 100 kilometres away. The park also has playgrounds, gardens, beaches, tennis courts, and even an aquarium. Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no wonder that people think it is one of the world's best cities. 1. What does the passage say about Vancouver's beaches? A. They are the world's best beaches. B. They are terrible beaches. C. They are pretty good beaches. D. Nobody goes to those beaches. 2. Which of the following is not near Vancouver? A. The Rocky Mountains B. The American border C. The Pacific Ocean D. The Atlantic Ocean 3. What does the sentence "It is close to downtown, but it feels like it is 100 kilometres away" in paragraph 4 mean? A. Stanley Park is 100 kilometres long. B. Stanley Park is close to downtown, but it feels like a very different place. C. Stanley Park is far from downtown, but it feels like it is very close. D. Stanley Park is more than 100 years old. 4.Which of the following is NOT popular in Vancouver? A. football B. winter sports C. skateboarding D. jogging 5. What could replace the phrase "a stone's throw" in paragraph 4? A. an act of throwing a stone B. a little bit long distance C. moving very quickly D. a short distance IV. Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers. Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also comes the bad. Although the big city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This can make your job search frustrating. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of jobs available each week, but you still might remain unemployed, especially when the economy is down. In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. Diversity is a good thing, but the amount of people can be a bit overwhelming if you are not accustomed to it. There will always be crowds and always be people around. Moreover, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you into an evil person. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to the pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our health is affected most with certain diseases relating to respiratory system and other body parts. A lot of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to small particles. Most importantly, there is always more crime in a big city, causing you second case your decision for living in a big city. You are much more likely to be a victim of a crime living in a big city than in a small town. 1. According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are . a. excellent educational system and recreational activities b. excellent educational system and countless job opportunities c. countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time d. a lot of kinds of entertainment and shopping centers 2. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also give . a. more competition for a single job b. higher salary c. growing economic crisis d. greater chances of being unemployed 3. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean? 17
17. a. your legs and arms have good value b. cost a small amount of money c. you must work hard to earn money d. cost a lot of money 4. According to the paragraph, city is not a perfect place for . a. extroverted people b. introverted people c. people who hate driving in traffic d. people who prefer a busy life 5. In the big city, people tend to when traffic is getting heavy. a. go crazy b. get enough time to relax c. wait a bit longer d. slow down themselves 6. Which of the following sentences is NOT true? a. Pollution causes health problems. b. Cities are always crowded. c. It costs a lot of money to live in a big city. d. Crime is not a serious problem in big cities. V. Read and Choose the correct answers Anxiety during puberty Many psycholigists believe that boys and girls are (1)___ to anxiety when they experience puberty for a number of reasons. Puberty often starts at the middle of (2)___ ( from 15 to 17 years old) when people experience rapid changes in their body as well as their brain. Such changer may cause a lot of anxiety if adolescents are not(3)___ of what they are undergoing. For girls, acne is always a big crisis and for boys, changes in their voice sometimes bother them. Those teenagers may lose their confidence because they are ashamed of the changes of apperance. Besides, the surge in hormones also (4)___ to high level of anxiety of teenagers. During (5)___, mood swing happens very often and teenagers easily get (6)___ at tiny problems. It is necessary that parents fully understand their children to help them deal (7)___ anxiety. 1. A. near B. gone C. about D. close 2. A. adolescence B. adolescent C. adulthood D. adult 3. A. well-aware B. well-understand C.self-discipline D.well-behaved 4. A. comes B. contributes C. distributes D. attributes 5. A. adulthood B.childhood C. puberty D. teenage 6. A. interested B. keen C. frustrated D. excited 7. A. on B. in C. with D. about 18