ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP GIỮA HỌC KỲ 1 – TIẾNG ANH 9

SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-2025

A. THEORY:
I. Vocabulary: Local community, City life, Healthy living for teens.
II. Pronunciation: Sounds: /æ/, /ɑ:/, /e/, /aʊ/, /əʊ/, /eə/, /h/ and /r/.
III. Grammar structure:
1. 1. Question words before to-infinitives and some phrasal verbs.
2. 2. Double comparatives.
3. 3. Conditional sentences

B. PRACTICE
Exercise 1. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. market B. depart C. card D. scare
2. A. entrance B. paddy C. bamboo D. banyan
3. A. attraction B. banyan C. frame D. handicraft
4. A. thread B. treat C. pleasure D. deadline
5. A. beat B. heat C. sweat D. meat
6. A. break B. peace C. steak D. greatness
7. A. search B. learn C. earth D. heart
8. A. dead B. thread C. bread D. idea
9. A. sea B. ready C. jealous D. treadmill
10. A. amazing B. fan C. hat D. madness
Exercise 2. Choose the word A, B, C, or D whose main stress is different from the others in the group.
1. A. pottery B. artisan C. favourite D. collection
2. A. attraction B. craftsman C. lacquerware D. sculpture
3. A. embroider B. publish C. remind D. preserve
4. A. suburb B. neighbour C. advice D. people
5. A. deliver B. electric C. relation D. importance
6. A. craftsman B. layer C. sculpture D. preserve
7. A. lacquerware B. absolute C. pollution D. permanent
8. A. village B. invent C. football D. object
9. A. equipment B. remember C. holiday D. collector
10. A. pottery B. village C. experience D. product
Exercise 3. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
sentences.
Question 1: The new ________ is great for local farmers to sell their produce.
A. community garden B. farmer's market C. recycling program D. town hall
Question 2: We need to ________ our use of plastic to help the environment.
A. look for B. cut down on C. remind D. get on (well) with
Question 3: The ________ helps with issues like noise complaints and local disturbances.
A. police officer B. electrician C. garbage collector D. firefighter
Question 4: The ________ at the mall is perfect for buying groceries and clothes.
A. community service B. shopping mall C. local authority D. public park
Question 5: After the party, everyone was happy to ________ the host for a wonderful evening.
A. pass down B. remind C. take care of D. thank
Question 6: The local ________ helps manage waste in our neighborhood.
A. delivery person B. garbage collector C. artisan D. police officer
Question 7: He had to ________ his trip because of a family emergency.
A. run out of B. break down C. come back D. cut down on
Question 8: The ________ in the park has been newly renovated and is very clean.
A. sports club B. recycling program C. public park D. community outreach
Question 9: The local ________ organizes events to bring people together and support local causes.
A. volunteer B. consumer C. town hall D. artisan
Question 10: The ________ provides a variety of sports and recreational activities for everyone.
A. community service B. sports club C. town festival D. recycling program
Question 11: During ________, traffic can be very heavy and slow-moving.
A. public transport B. rush hour C. concrete jungle D. high crime rate
Question 12: The ________ is a popular spot for shopping and entertainment.
A. food waste B. entertainment centre C. green space D. traffic light
Question 13: In the ________, you will find many modern buildings and busy streets.
A. downtown B. noise pollution C. public transport D. high crime rate
Question 14: The ________ helps control the flow of traffic at intersections.
A. public transport B. food waste C. traffic light D. green space
Question 15: The ________ of living in a city is often higher compared to rural areas.
A. green space B. entertainment centre C. price D. high crime rate
Question 16: After spending a lot of time outside, he experienced ________.
A. itchy eyes B. traffic light C. concrete jungle D. noise pollution
Question 17: The ________ in this area is quite high, which can be a concern for families.
A. entertainment centre B. noisy C. high crime rate D. food waste
Question 18: It’s important to be ________ when crossing busy streets.
A. concrete jungle B. careful C. high crime rate D. public transport
Question 19: The city has many ________ like parks and playgrounds.
A. traffic light B. entertainment centre C. noise pollution D. public amenities
Question 20: The new ________ system helps people travel quickly across the city.
A. high crime rate B. metro C. public transport D. food waste
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1: She asked __________ to organize the local charity event.
A. where B. who C. why D. when
Question 2: We don’t know __________ to apply for the community grant.
A. where B. when C. how D. what
Question 3: They want to find out __________ to improve the local park facilities.
A. where B. what C. why D. how
Question 4: She doesn’t know __________ to encourage more people to volunteer.
A. what B. who C. when D. why
Question 5: They need to ask __________ to fix the broken playground equipment.
A. what B. where C. who D. why
Question 6: The community decided to __________ the amount of waste produced.
A. cut down on B. pass down C. run out of D. look around
Question 7: She had to __________ the broken benches in the park.
A. take care of B. cut down on C. break down D. pass down
Question 8: They agreed to __________ more events to encourage local participation.
A. set up B. pass down C. cut down on D. look around
Question 9: She tried to __________ the old traditions to the next generation.
A. cut down on B. look around C. pass down D. take care of
Question 10: They need to __________ more local businesses to support the event.
A. set up B. look around C. take care of D. pass down
Question 11: The __________ the city center becomes, the __________ it is to find parking spaces.
A. more crowded / fewer B. less crowded / more C. more crowded / more D. less crowded / fewer
Question 12: The ______ the public transport system is, the ______ it is for residents to get around the city.
A. more reliable / easier B. less reliable / easier C. more reliable / harder D. less reliable / harder
Question 13: The __________ the air pollution, the __________ it is to enjoy outdoor activities.
A. higher / more difficult B. lower / more difficult C. higher / easier D. lower / easier
Question 14: The __________ the traffic jams are, the __________ it will be to reach the office on time.
A. longer / harder B. shorter / harder C. longer / easier D. shorter / easier
Question 15: The __________ the buildings are, the __________ they are to maintain.
A. older / easier B. newer / harder C. older / harder D. newer / easier
Question 16: Unless you _______ enough water, you _______ become dehydrated.
A. drink – might B. drink – will C. drink – won’t D. will drink – might
Question 17: Unless she _______ her sleep schedule, she _______ feel tired.
A. changes – will B. change – might C. changes – might D. will change – might
Question 18: Unless they _______ regular exercise, they _______ gain weight.
A. do – might B. do – will C. do – won’t D. will do – get
Question 19: Unless you _______ proper nutrition, you _______ struggle with your health.
A. get – might B. get – will C. get – won’t D. will get – might
Question 20: Unless he _______ his study time effectively, he _______ fall behind.
A. manages – will B. manage – might C. manages – might D. will manage – fall
Exercise 5. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I. Portion control is also important when you're trying to lose weight. One problem many overweight teens
have is that they underestimate how much they really eat. So, stop super-sizing, and learn what a healthy
portion looks like. It may also help to eat more suitably. Six small meals per day appears to be one of the
best approaches to eating, especially when you're trying to lose weight. Just remember these mini meals need
to be small. If you feel you are overweight, talk to your primary health care provider or a registered dietitian.
There are plenty of medically supervised diets that work well for teens who need to lose more than 10
pounds. Just be sure to include exercise, or you'll find that the weight comes back as easily as it left you.
(Adapted from: https://www.webmd.com)
Question 1: What can be the best title of the passage?
A. A tip to lose weight. B. How to gain weight?
C. Trick to control portion. D. Eating too much!
Question 2: The word "suitably" is closest in meaning to ______.
A. particularly B. additionally C. appropriately D. mentally
Question 3: What is the issue that many overweight teens have?
A. overestimate how long they eat B. underestimate the food they eat
C. overestimate the times they eat D. underestimate how much they eat
Question 4: What can we infer from the passage?
A. Overweight teens always underestimate how much they eat.
B. Eating smaller, more frequent meals can be helpful for weight loss.
C. Doing exercise is more important than maintaining weight loss.
D. It's useless to consult a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.
Question 5: The word "it" refers to ______.
A. provider B. dietitian C. exercise D. weight
II. Many people will take on as many responsibilities either to make a good impression and showcase their
dedication to work or because they just cannot say no. Yet, an overwhelming number of tasks can set a toll
on our work efficiency and mindset. Therefore, setting a limit on how much workload we are willing to
accept can help us manage our time and concentrate on the most important tasks. In turn, we will be able to
focus and be more productive in the most pressing tasks. In addition, we can start by determining how much
work is ideal for us and then be sure and confident to decline any offered workload that goes beyond it. If we
feel bad about not being able to help, just explain to whoever asked that we do not have the time to do the
quality work they expect or that we have other, more important deadlines to meet.
(Adapted from: https://novoresume.com)
Question 1: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Set a limit on the workload. B. Be more productive in tasks.
C. Meet important deadlines. D. Learn to say no to work better.
Question 2: According to the passage, setting a limit on how much workload we are willing to accept will
help us ______________
A. manage our diet. B. focus on the most crucial tasks
C. concentrate on the problems D. mange the workload
Question 3: The word “they” in the last paragraph in paragraph 5 refers to ______.
A. people B. tasks C. workload D. works
Question 4: The word “deadlines” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. accomplishments B. distractions C. due dates D. assignments
Question 5: According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. Having too much work affects our efficiency.
B. Limiting workload is unsuitable for managing time.
C. We must determine how much work is ideal.
D. People have much work because they say no.
 (an overwhelming number of tasks can set a toll on our work efficiency and mindset)
Exercise 6. Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 1. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.

A. No one is allowed to park in this area.

B. This parking area is for everyone.
C. You have to contact the staff if you want to park in this area.
D. Only people who work here can park in this area.
Question 2. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.

A. Only 15-17 people can enter the place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
B. Only teenagers who are over 15 are allowed to enter this place.
C. The venue is open to all teenagers under the age of 17.
D. Teenagers aged 15-17 can visit the venue from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Question 3. What is the main reason James cannot attend the concert?

A. He lost his ticket B. He doesn't like the music

C. He has another commitment D. He is feeling unwell
Question 4. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.

A. Today you can buy apples at a cheaper price before 6 p.m.

B. You can’t buy any apples before 6 p.m.
C. You can buy cheaper apples after 6 p.m.
D. You can only buy apples today.
Question 5. What does this sign mean?
 A. If you want, you can ride the escalator with your dog.
B. You don’t have to carry your dog on the escalator.
C. When using the escalator, you should carry your dog in your arms.
D. If you have a dog, you can't use the escalator.
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of
the following questions.
1. My father has to reduce the number of cigarettes he smokes.
A. My father has to cut down on smoking. B. My father used to smoke more.
C. My father should give up smoking. D. My father will definitely give up smoking.
2. Mary wondered what she should do to have more spare time.
A. Mary wondered what she did to have more spare time.
B. Mary believed she would have more spare time.
C. Mary wondered what to do to have more spare time.
D. Mary didn't know how much spare time she had.
3. You should watch TV less, or your eyes may get tired.
A. If you watch TV less, your eyes may get tired.
B. If you don't watch TV less, your eyes get tired.
C. If you don't watch TV less, your eyes may get tired.
D. If you watch TV more, your eyes may not get tired.
4. My sister had a friendly relationship with her new classmates.
A. My sister had a lot of friends at her new school. B. My sister got on with her new classmates.
C. My sister's new classmates like her a lot. D. My sister moved to a new school.
5. If you don’t send her to the hospital, she may die.
A. Unless they send her to the hospital, she is likely to die.
B. It is possible that she may die if she goes to the hospital.
C. She may die before you send her to the hospital.
D. If you don’t send her to the hospital, she is sure to die.
6. I need a dictionary, so that I can look up the meaning of this word.
A. A dictionary is good for me to look up the meaning of new words.
B. I can’t know the meaning of this word if I don’t have a dictionary.
C. Without a dictionary, students don’t know the meaning of these words.
D. I need a dictionary to look up new word when I learn English.
7. Promise to look after it and you can borrow my new book.
A. Promise to borrow my book in order to look after it carefully.
B. You borrow my book, and you promise to take care of it.
C. You know how to look after my book, so you can borrow it.
D. You can borrow my new book if you look after it carefully.
8. Chau says life on a farm is more liveable than in the city.
A. Life on a farm is always more liveable than Chau says.
B. Chau says life on a farm is as liveable as it is in the city.
C. For Chau, life in the city is not as liveable as it is on a farm.
D. For Chau, life in the city is more liveable than on a farm.
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/
phrases given.
1. If / you / not feel / well / should see / doctor.
A. If you don't feel well should see a doctor. B. If you not feel well, you should see a doctor.
C. If you not feel well, you should see doctor. D. If you don't feel well, you should see a doctor.
2. The / easy / task / get / happy / students / become.
A. The easier the task get, the happier the students become.
B. The easier the task gets, the happier the students become.
C. The more easy the task gets, the more happy the students become.
D. The more easier the task gets, the happier the students become.
3. We / need / find out / meeting time / so / can / plan better.
A. We need to find out meeting time, so we can plan better.
B. We need to find out the meeting time, so we can plan better.
C. We need find out the meeting time, so can plan better.
D. We need to find out meeting time, so can plan better.
4. My father / handed / some / his / special / cooking techniques / me.
A. My father handed out some of his special cooking techniques to me.
B. My father handed down some his special cooking techniques to me.
C. My father handed down some his special cooking techniques for me.
D. My father handed down some of his special cooking techniques to me.
5. The more / read I interesting / the book /.
A. The more I read, the more interesting the book was.
B. The more I read the book, I find it very interesting.
C. The more to read, the more interesting the book was.
D. The more I read, the most interesting the book was.
6. tell me / who I go / order / get I right information I ?
A. Do you tell me who to go in order to get the right information?
B. Can you tell me who is going in order to get right information?
C. Can you tell me who to go to in order to get the right information?
D. Could you tell me who to go order to get the right information?
7. Students / try / give priority / school / family / extra activities I.
A. Students try to give priority between school, family and extra activities.
B. Students should try to give priority to school, family and extra activities.
C. Some students try to give priority of school, family and extra activities.
D. Students try to give priority among school, family and extra activities.
8. they / want / pass / exam / successfully / they / study harder /.
A. Although they want to pass the exam successfully, they study harder.
B. They want to pass the exam successfully, but they may study harder.
C. Unless they want to pass the exam successfully, they will study harder.
D. If they want to pass the exam successfully, they must study harder.
Exercise 9. Mark A, B, C, D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the sentence
1. “Thank you for the present, Jimmy.” - “_______”
A. I’m sorry. B. Very glad. C. No, of course. D. You’re
welcome.
2. Would you like something to drink? – “_______”
A. Yes, I do . B.Tea , please. C. I will. D. No, I would.
3. Lan: “Thanks for the lovely evening.” Mai: “_______”
A . No, it’s not good. B. Yes, it’s really great C. Oh, that’s right. D. I’m glad you
enjoyed it.
4. David: “Could you bring me some water?” Waiter: “_______”
A. Certainly, sir B. Yes, I can C. I don’t want to D. No, I can’t
5. Lora: “ Your new blouse looks very nice , Hellen.” Hellen: “_______”
A. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s B. You can say that again. C. I’d rather not. D. It’s up to you.
6. “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “_______”
A. Good idea, thanks. B. It’s my pleasure. C. You’re welcome. D. Thanks, I will.
7. A friend needs to get to the airport as quickly as possible. You have a car. What do you say to him:
A. I’ll give you a lift if you like. B. Can you sit in my car?
C. Do you mind sitting in my car? D. Do you like my car?
8. I’m studying for my test tomorrow. Could you turn the TV down, please?
A. Never mind. B. You’re welcome. C. Yes, of course D. Really?
9. Loan: “Congratulations! “ – Trang “_______”
A. Don’t worry B. Not at all C. You’re welcome. D. Thanks
10. – I’m sorry, I have broken your bicycle. - _______ I can fix it.
A. Don’t worry B. Not at all C. You’re welcome. D. Thanks
Ex 10: Rewrite the following sentences using questions words + to-infinitives.
1. We don’t know where we should put the sofa.
________________________________________________________________________
2. The rules didn’t specify who I should speak to in case of an emergency.
_________________________________________________________________________
3. Mai 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?
_________________________________________________________________________
6. We must find out what we are to do next.
_________________________________________________________________________
7. A good dictionary tells you how you should pronounce the words.
_________________________________________________________________________
8. We are not sure who we will meet at the entrance.
_________________________________________________________________________
9. I cant remember when I have to turn off the oven.
_________________________________________________________________________
10. Do you know what you should look for?
_________________________________________________________________________