English 9 Final Test Study Guide
English 9 Final Test Study Guide
I. THEORY:
UNIT 4 : REMEMBERING THE PAST
A. VOCABULARY: Remembering the past
B. GRAMMAR:
1. Past continuous (Thì quá khứ tiếp diễn)
-FORM:
S + was/were + (not) + V- ing (Auxiliary:
was/were)
- USES
- Chúng ta dùng thì quá khứ tiếp diễn để diễn tả một hành động đang xảy ra tại một thời
điểm cụ thể trong quá khứ.
- Một hành động quá khứ đang xảy ra thì có một hành động khác xen vào.
- Diễn tả những hành động cùng đang tiếp diễn đồng thời trong quá khứ.
- Chúng ta cũng dùng thì quá khứ tiếp diễn để nhấn mạnh một hành động diễn ra trong bao
lâu và ai đó đã dành bao nhiêu thời gian để thực hiện nó. Chúng ta thường sử dụng các
cụm trạng từ để giải thích khoảng thời gian như: all morning / week / year; for hours / days
/ weeks / months / years
2. WISH:
- FORM: S +wish + S + V2/ed
- USES: Chúng ta sử dụng wish + động từ dạng quá khứ khi chúng ta muốn một
điều gì đó ở hiện tại hoặc tương lai trở nên khác đi.
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2. Verbs + V-ing: enjoy (thích), fancy (thích), finish (kết thúc), mind (ngại/ phiền),
avoid (tránh), suggest (đề nghị)
B. PRACTICE EXERCISES
A. LISTENING: KET 4,5
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR.
I. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete each sentence.
1. In many cultures, a ___________ represents youth, beauty, and pleasure.
A. blooming flower B. communal houseC. bamboo pole D. dancing hall
2. __________ such as kumquat trees, peach blossoms, and apricot flowers are popular at
Tet.
A. Blooming flower B. Vegetables C. Ornamental trees D. plants
3. It is ________ to mistakenly take someone else's phone.
A. amazing B. helpless C. brilliant D. embarrassing
4. It is very ________ to have to deal with a rude and disobedient person.
A. excited B. unpleasant C. thrilled D. enjoyable
5. Riding a bicycle down a slope is so _________ . It's dangerous but fun.
A. unpleasant B. embarrassing C. thrilling D. helpless
6. Traditionally, the _________ in a village is a place for villagers to meet or worship.
A. festival B. market C. communal house D. shopping mall
7. Every year, the Bulgarians hold the Surva Festival to chase away _________ .
A. bad spirits B. festival goers C. martial artists D. pilgrims
8. In many Vietnamese villages, people put up a ______ in the yard of the communal
house to welcome Tet.
A. fight B. barrier C. bamboo pole D. a tent
9. During Tet, the Kinh often prepare traditional ________ such as banh chung and boiled
chicken to worship their ancestors.
A. decorative items B. food offerings C. spirits D. five- fruit tray
10. Last year, thousands of festival ______ participated in the Lim Festival in Tien Du
District.
A. comers B. goers C. movers D. city dweller
1. _______ is a unique performance where wooden puppets appear to move on the water.
A. Hat dance B. Lion dance C. Water puppetry
2. The _______ is said to bring good fortune during Tết celebrations thanks to the animal's
power.
A. lion dance B. water puppet C. fan dance
3. The conical hats used in the hat dance _______ the traditional dress and agriculture of
Việt Nam.
A. pay attention to B. pay homage to C. pay a visit to
4. Water puppet performances often tell stories about Vietnamese _______ legends.
A. history B. historical C. historically
5. Dancers in the lively _______ attract the audience with their beautiful movements and
skillful use of fans.
A. lion dance B. hat dance C. fan dance
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Exercise 2 : Complete each of the sentences with a suitable word or phrase from the
box.
exhilarating amazing unpleasant helpless embarrassing
exploring a went blank an eco-tour learn it by team building
site role activities
1. The most memorable part of our picnic was __________ by the mountain.
2. We are now more aware of environmental protection after we took __________.
3. He felt __________ when he couldn't protect himself from bullying.
4. I couldn't answer her questions because I just __________.
5. The parachute jump was a(n) __________ experience for the boy. He was so excited.
6. My mind suddenly __________ when she asked me about our plan.
7. It was so __________ to view the mountain range from the distance.
8. After we joined __________ to each other we all got closer.
9. I had a(n) __________ experience when I took her bag by mistake.
10. Tom had a(n) __________ experience putting up a tent in the rain.
Exercise 3 : Complete each of the sentences with a suitable word or phrase from the
box.
takeaway Structures magnificent generations heritage
events Ancient occupied tradition structures
I went to Singapore on my own for a ten-day summer course. There were about 15
students from China, Malaysia, Cambodia, India, and Iran in the course. We were all so
surprised about the cleanliness and discipline of the country. On the second day of the
course, we had special team-building activities. We worked in groups of five from
different countries to search for a location on a map that the school staff gave us. The
time we spent doing the activity together was really memorable. We discussed how to
find the place. After four hours of walking, taking the bus and metro as well as getting
lost, we arrived at the destination. Over the remaining days, we attended English
lessons. We worked on projects and culture workshops. We discussed and shared our
own traditions and customs. During the time here, we also visited the Botanic Gardens,
took photos in the orchard garden and explored Chinatown where we bought souvenirs
for our parents and friends. At the weekend, we went to the Discovery Centre. We were
impressed by the attraction and interactive gallery as well as the brilliant learning
experiences we had. After the trip, I felt proud of myself for being able to go without
my parents and leaving my comfort zone.
41. The course _____________
A. was on the 10th June B. lasted 10 days
C. lasted 15 days D. started on the 10th June
42. The author had_________ in Singapore.
A. a special day B. a touring trip
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C. a photo session D. English lessons
43. In English lessons, the students ________
A. learnt grammar and reading B. worked on projects
C. attended formal workshops D. learnt about Singapore's culture
44. What does the author mean by "leaving my comfort zone"?
A. getting away from parents B. getting to a place that is comfortable
C. escaping a safe and comfortable situation D. experiencing something comfortable.
45. The passage is about__________
A. the author's experiences on a summer course
B. how the author got out of her comfort zone
C. the author's English class in Singapore
D. special team-building activities in Singapore
VI. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
Living in Vietnam today (1) greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People
in
the past mainly worked in agriculture (2) today there are significantly less
people working in this sector of the economy. These days, (3) , people are more
likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover,
Vietnam, which was (4) agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country.
While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other
enterprises are (5) an increasing amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam
have retained many of the characteristics of their (6) . The Vietnamese people
are as friendly today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they
welcome foreigners (7) their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and
determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work (8)
and happily towards the development of their country.
1. a. compares b. differs c. becomes d. offers
2. a. however b. therefore c. whereas d. when
3. a. in conclusion b. on purpose c. by comparison d. for once
4. a. traditionally b. gradually c. occasionally d. presently
5. a. grasping for b. holding for c. making up for d. accounting for
6. a. founders b. forefathers c. descendants d. seniors
7. a. on b. at c. to d. for
8. a. collectively b. separably c. accordingly d. similarly
VII. Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers.
In the early 17th century, most of the southern region of Vietnam was nearly uninhabited
and in the position of Ho Chi Minh City, there was a small village formed with a few
residents. However, thanks to its advantage in location, the town grew both economically
and politically. By the 19th century, this had become a cultural hub of the South as well as
an important trading center of the country.
You might not know that there was a time Saigon was referred to as the Pearl of the Far
East. Sadly, having been through various occurrences and two disastrous wars has stunted
the city’s development. Only after the political instabilities had settled, Saigon recovered
miraculously and maintained its leading position in terms of both the economics and
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culture. Officially named as Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon today has 22 districts in total and
attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists annually.
1. What is the best title of the passage?
a. Saigon: Lost and Found b. Saigon: Then and Now
c. Saigon: Now and Then d. Saigon: Hub of the South East Vietnam
2. According to the passage, Saigon was in the early 17th century.
a. a financial center b. an uninhabited region
c. a small village d. an important city
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3. What happened with Saigon in the 19 century?
a. It became popular all over Asia.
b. It became a cultural hub of the South and an important trading center of Vienam.
c. It became the most important trading center in the world.
d. It was no longer visited by international tourists.
4. The city’s development has been stunted because of .
a. two disastrous wars
b. some major historic events
c. natural disasters and disastrous wars
d. different occurrences and disastrous wars
5. The word “occurrences” is closest in meaning to .
a. situations b. adventures c. incidents d. affairs
6. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
a. In the early 17th century, there were only a few residents living on the position of
Saigon.
b. The location of Saigon helped the town develop its economy and politics.
c. Saigon was once referred as the Pearl of the Far East.
d. Saigon had recovered and held its leading position before the political instabilities
settled.
VIII. Read the following passage and choose the word that best fits each of the
numbered blank.
I think each family has their own customs and (1) _________ . For example, my uncle's
children always spend two weeks in the countryside in summertime. Holding a party on
everyone's birthday is another custom they (2) _________ . As for my family, it is
becoming a (3)_________ for us to bake a special cake on the last Sunday of each month.
We also have a home cinema night every Saturday when we enjoy a film together. For my
extended family, (4) _________ , we gather on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
In my opinion, it is good for families to (5)_________ their traditions. However, from time
to time, they can break with tradition and try something new to add variety to their lives.
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IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions.
A Longevity Celebration
On the fifth day of Tet, Binh An Village holds a longevity celebration for elderly people
over 70. This tradition has continued for centuries in the village.
In the morning, everyone dresses nicely and walks to the village temple. According to
tradition, the elderly wear traditional ao dai. They sit at the most honourable place. The
village leaders congratulate them. They offer each elder a "longevity flag" and a bunch of
flowers. Then, each family takes photographs with their elders. At noon, families hold a
home party for their elders. It is customary for the family members to cook for their elders.
The traditional dishes served are five - colour sticky rice, steamed chicken, spring rolls,
and deep-fried fish. The longevity celebration is important to all villagers. It is an
opportunity for them to show their respect to the elders. It is also a great time for family
gatherings.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A celebration for the elderly. B. A spring festival.
C. A cooking contest D. A family reunion.
2. How do people go to the village temple?
A. By car. B. By motorbike.
C. On foot. D. By bicycle
3. According to the passage, what do the elders NOT do during the official ceremony?
A. Sit at an honourable place. B. Take photographs of the event.
C. Receive congratulations from other people. D. Everyone dresses nicely
4. Who cooks at the home party?
A. The elderly. B. The nearby restaurant.
C. The family members. D. the neighbour
5. The celebration is important to Binh An villagers because ________
A. it shows that they respect the elders. B. it is an opportunity to admire their
culture.
C. it is a great opportunity for them to gather. D. the elderly want to wear traditional ao
dai.
D. WRITING.
I. Rewrite each sentence below so that the new sentence is closest in meaning to the
original one. Use the given words and phrases and don't change them
1. I haven't been to Australia for three years.
The last time I ___________________________________________________________
2. It has been six months since she visited our school.
She hasn’t
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3. That house is part of the town’s heritage, but the council is demolishing it.
I wish _______________________________________________________________
4. He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding.
He wishes ____________________________________________________________
5. Ngân doesn’t want to see Sơn.
→ Ngân avoids ______________________________________________________
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6. It’s a pity I can’t get my visa extended.
→ I wish ___________________________________________________________
7. The last time I ate noodles was two months ago.
I _____________________________________________________________________
8. It haven’t rained for four weeks
The last time ___________________________________________________________
9. Nam loves playing football.
Nam enjoys _________________________________________________________
10. This is my first game of tennis.
I haven’t _____________________________________________________________
11. My daughter never calls me.
I wish _____________________________________ call me sometimes.
12.I would like my sister to improve her English speaking.
I wish ________________________________________________
13.It’s a pity I can’t cook as well as my mom.
I wish ______________________________________________________________
14.How long has you possessed that Chanel bag?
→ When ___________________________________________________________
15. She doesn’t join in the trip.
-> I wish ……………………………………….……
16. I am not good at English.
-> I wish ……………………………………….………
17. We started learning English when we were in grade 3.
→ We have _________________________________________________________
18. It isn’t necessary to play football with my best friends today.
➔ You don’t ________________________________________.
19. “Why don’t we visit her parents next week?”
➔ You suggested ____________________________________.
20. Thanh spends 3 hours a day doing the homework.
➔ It takes …
II. Make sentences from the prompts.
1. They/ have / never / watch/ that film / before
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2. Teens/ can learn / many skills / such experiences.
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3. They have chances/ explore/ new places / their own eyes.
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4. My brother/ playing / computer games.
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5. they / sleep / when / you / phone / them?
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6. My little sister/ I / not, watching / film / TV / 8 o’clock/ yesterday.
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7. When / we / arrive/ the fair, / the rice – cooking competition was taking place.
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8. I / drop / my mobile phone / when / I / walk / to school.
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9. What / Jamie / do / when / you / see / him?
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10. It / not rain / when / we / leave / the house / this morning.
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III. Write a paragraph (At least 60 words) about school days in the past.
Your writing must include:
- School time
- School subjects
- Leisure time activities
- Summer holiday
- Means of transport to school.
In the past, students had lessons in the morning only. -
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IV. Write a paragraph (at least 60 words) about the most pleasant or unpleasant
experience you have had at school. Begin with:
I still remember the most pleasant / unpleasant experience I have had at school. It was …
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V. Write an email (at least 60 words) to your penfriend about changes in your family
in the past five year. Depend on the list.
1. Family type/ members
2. Home facilities
3. Ways of spending free time.
4. Relationships among members
From …
To …
Subject: Changes in my family.
Hello ….
It’s nice to hear from you again. Let me tell you about the changes …
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All the best.
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