Test 1 – English 9

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1. TEST 1 – ENGLISH 9 SECTION A.LISTENING(5.0 Ms) PART 1:You will hear part of a radio programme about classical music. You will hear part of a radio programme about classical music. For each question, put a tick (√) in the correct box 1. This week’s prize is A. a music cassette. B. two concert tickets. C. a classical CD. 2. The person who wrote the music lived in A. Italy. B. Spain. C. France. 3. What else sharesthe title of this music? A. a garden. B. a play. C. a park. 4. What did people do when they first heard the music? A. Some left before the end. B. Only a few clapped. C. Some asked for their money back. 5. This piece of music has been A. played in the cinema. B. used in advertising.C. used for a TV play. 6. If you know the competition answer, You should ring A. 0108 937 224. B. 0018 739 224 . C. 0018 937 224. PART 2: You will hear a radio programme in which young people from different parts of the country are interviewed. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space INFORMATION SHEET Name: (7) Davis Age: (8) years Favourite subject: (9) Favourite sport: (10) Usual transport: (11) On Saturday: (12) his uncle to milk fifty cows. On (13) : Young Farmers’ Group. Future job: (14) PART 3: Look at the six sentences for this part. You will hear a conversation between a boy, Jim, and his mother. Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, put a tick (√) in the box under YES. If it is not correct, put a tick (√) in the box under NO. YES NO 15. Jim’s bicycle needs to be mended. 16. He’s keen to start saving money. 17. His mother thinks a mountain bike is suitable for their area. 18. She encourages Jim to manage his money better. 19. His mother offers to lend him some money. 20. Jim is disappointed by his mother’s suggestion SECTION B: Vocabulary, Grammar and Phonetics I. Choose the correct answers in A, B, C or D to complete each sentence 1. Bob hasn’t his mind yet. A. made B. gone C. used to D. found 2. Everyone has to follow this way to get into the fair, ? A. do they B. don’t they C. doesn’t she D. doesn’t he 3. We spent half a year ___ this hotel. A. to build B. built C. with building D. building 4. She is bored ___ getting up early.
2. A. with B. in C. of D. to 5. Would you like me to get you something to drink? - ___ A. That would be nice B. No, I’m sorry C. That’s too bad D. My pleasure 6. English is the ___ language on one- fifth of the land area of the world. A. office B. official C. officer D. officially 7. It's an hour since he , so he must be at the office now. A. has left B. left C. was leaving D. is leaving 8. 14. I usually go to work by bus, but ___ and then I use my motorbike. A. again B. Once C. now D. ever 9. Of my parents, my father is ___. A. the stricter B. the strictest C. stricter D. strict 10. "What can I get for you?". ___ . A. All right B. I'm afraid not C. I hope so D. Yes, please II. There is one mistake in each line in the following passage. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections in the corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points) 1 The Egyptians was the first people ever to make perfume. They used nice-smelling 2 oils on their bodies before get dressed. Some perfume recipes which date from about 3 5,000 years ago still exist. Most of the perfumes at that time were made of flowers and 4 only the richest people could afford buying them. Today, perfumes are usually 5 creating by a perfume company. As well as ingredients from over 500 plants, other 6 ingredients are made by chemists in a laboratory. One of the most famous place that 7 produces perfume is the town of Grasse in France. Its climate makes it perfectly for 8 growing flowers - around 4,000 kilos of roses, about example, can be used to make just a 9 small amount of perfume. After a perfume is made, much time and money is spent in 10 designing a bottle and box and advertises it. IX. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. Bi Rain to return to Vietnam Two famous Korean singers – Bi Rain and Park Hyo Shin – are expected to be in Hanoi (1) ___ March 17 to 23, to perform in the meeting between officials of the Vietnamese (2) ___ South Korean Ministries of Defense at the Hanoi Opera House on March 21. The two (3) ___ will go to Vietnam with a company of 97 officers and soldiers from the theatrical wing of the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) Army, at the invitation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense. The tour is a part of a series of events to (4) ___ the 20th anniversary of Vietnamese-RoK diplomatic ties. (5) ___ the tour, the troupe will visit the popular tourist destinations of Hanoi and Halong Bay. Since joining the army last October, Bi Rain (6) ___ nearly disappeared from the stage. (7) ___ in 1982, Bi Rain is a highly accomplished dancer, singer and actor (8) ___ acting and music career has expanded beyond Asian boundaries. In 2006, Bi Rain was named by Time magazine as (9) ___ of the "100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World." Bi Rain's concert will be (10) ___ on March 21 at the Hanoi Opera House at 1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. SECTION D. READING
3. X. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. During the (1) ___ years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to. They often seem to dislike being questioned. They may seem (2) ___ to talk about their work at school. This is a normal (3) ___ of this age. Though it can be very hard for parents to understand, it is part of becoming (4) ___ of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up. Young people are usually unwilling to talk if they believe, that questions are trying to (5) ___ up on them Parents should do their (6) ___ to talk to their son and daughter about school, work and future plans but should not (7) ___ them to talk if they don't want to. Parents should also watch for dangerous signs. Some young people in trying to be adult may (8) ___ with sex, drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch for any signs of (9) ___ behavior which may be connected with these and help if (10) ___. 1. A. early B. teenage C. childhood D. recent 2. A. unworried B. unrestrained C. unexpected D. unwilling 3. A. development B. appearance C. circumstance D. achievement 4. A. free B. confident C. dependent D. independent 5. A. catch B. check C. keep D. make 6. A. well B. good C. better D. best 7. A. push B. allow C. put D. expect 8. A. experiment B. approach C. experience D. attach 9. A. unacceptable B. unusual C. normal D. exemplary 10. A. proper B. appropriate C. important D. necessary XI. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. In Viet Nam, there is great excitement built up well before Tet Nguyen Dan. First, every family organizes a trip to the cemetery to visit the graves of their ancestor. After that, to create an air of prosperity, wealth and fun for the first three days of the Lunar New Year, people are kept busy cooking traditional foods, buying gifts, and making other preparations. Certain items deemed to be bought or made are banh chung, dried watermelon seeds, tea, dried sausages, fruit (fresh and candied), ornamental plants and flowers. Red and yellow flowers are ideal as they make the house more welcoming. On the New Year's days, only good comments and wishes can be expressed. Children receive their Ii xi (or red envelopes with lucky money inside). People make a visit to family members, neighbors, and close friends. And people who live apart from their family try to get together on these days. Clearly enough, games and various forms of entertainment are staged and these often last a week. Varying traditional specialties including wrestling, buffalo fighting, dragon dancing take place in different regions. 1. Before Tet, people usually ___. A. are very busy with the preparations B. have great excitement and fun C. rebuild their ancestral graves D. spend time on traveling 2. Which of the following, according to the passage, is NOT usually eaten during Tet? A. candied fruit B. sausages C. watermelon D. beef stew 3. Why are red and yellow flowers popular in decorating the house at Tet? A. Because they are pleasant and cheap. B. Because they make the house look comfortable to be in. C. Because they represent good luck. D. Because they are attractive and not very expensive. 4. On the New Year's days, ___. A. people are busy cooking traditional foods B. everybody receives their “lucky money” C. only good comments can be made D. houses are cleaned and decorated with trees and flowers 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Tet is period of concord and hope. B. Tet is an occasion for a family to get together. C. Tet is a good time to visit others. D. Tet is a great season of joy and of entertainment. III. Read the paragraphs and then match the titles from A to F in the table with the most suitable paragragh. (1,25 points) A. How I began. D. My most frightening experience. B. The wrost aspect of my hobby. E. Why I like my hobby. C. My hopes for future. F. When and where I do it. 1. .For me, every weekday begins the same: I get up at 7.00. I have breakfast, I catch the bus to school, I go to lessons I don’t hate this daily routine, but it isn’t thrilling. In the evenings, however, I drive Formala1 cars, build enormous cities and defend my planet against aliens. In short, I play computer games. It’s like entering a different world. That’s why I love playing them so much.
4. 2. I first became interested in computer games about four years ago. I was staying with my cousin for the weekend. He had some games and he taught me how to play them. I became hooked immediately! When I got home, I decided to save all by money for buying games. Now, I’ve got about 20 different games. 3. Some of my friends from school are interested in computers games, too. We normally meet at my house in the evenings and play for a few hours. We sometimes play at weekends, but if the weather’s good, I prefer to go cycling or play basketball instead. 4. .Computer games are interesting because they often contain stories and characters. The games are getting better all the time, but they’re also getting more expensive. The only thing I don’t like about my hobby is the cost! New games are often around 50 dollars. 5. . My interest in computer games has taught me a lot about computer graphics. I want to study computering at college, and learn how to design and program games. Eventually, I’d like to start my own software company, creating and testing new games. That way, I could spend all day doing what I love most. SECTION D. WRITING (20đ) SECTION D: WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. 1. “ You’d better not lend that man any more money, Mary” said John. -John advised 2. We last visited Ho Chi Minh city 3 years ago - We haven’t 3. The bookshelf was so high that the children couldn’t reach it. -The bookshelf was too 4. May I carry your bag? -Would you 5.It’s such a pity your sister isn’t here. - If only 6. His parents made him study hard for his exam. -He was made 7. Nobody use this house very often. -This house . 8.How long is it since they bought the house? -When ? 9.The last time it rained here was a fortnight ago. - It 10. The girl is drawing on the board. She is my sister -The girl II. Your friend are going to spend a holiday in your hometown. Write a letter about 80 - 120 words to give him/her some information such as: - Where to stay? Which means of transport to travel? Which interesting places to visit? - What special food to eat? What you want to do? Dear Paul, Love, Mai III.Part 3: Write a story about 120- 150 words with the title: “ What a surprising party!”