Bài tập ôn luyện học kì II Tiếng anh lớp 9

 EXERCISES 9THIKII (TIẾNG A
I. Reading comprehension: (2,5pts)
(1) MUMMY, OH MUMMY
	“Mummy, oh Mummy, what’s going to happen
	If all the pollution goes on?”
	“Well the world will end up like a second-hand junl-yard,
	With all of its treasures quite gone.
	The field will be litered with plastics and tins,
	The streams will be covered with foam.
	Now throw those soda bottles over the hedge,
	Save us from taking them home.”
	“But Mummy, oh Mummy, if I throw the bottles,
	Won’t that be polluting the woods?”
	“Nonsense! That isn’t the same thing at all,
	You just keep quiet and be good.
	If you’re going to start getting silly ideas,
	I’ll take you home right away.
	Because pollution is something that other folk do,
	We’re just enjoying our day.”
*Answer the questions:
According to the mother, what will happen if the pollution goes on?
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	b) Who does the mother think pollute the environment?
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	c) What will happen to the boy if he keeps on asking his mother such questions?
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	d) Do you think the boy’s question (line 9-10) is silly? Why (not)?
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	e) What does the poet want us to learn about keeping the environment unpolluted?
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	f) What could you do in your school/ house to minimize pollution?
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 Mr. Brown is talking to some volunteer conservationists.
“I want everyone to listen carefully, please. First of all , I’d like you to divide into three groups. Each group should have five plastic bags. Once you have filled a bag, come back to me as you will need another. I need group one walk along the shore. Group two should check the sand, and group three has to check among the rocks. Mr. Jones is going to collect all the bags and take them to the garbage dump. Mrs. Smith has kindly provided a picnic lunch for us, but we won’t eat until the whole area is clean. If you can’t find your place, I will help you get there with this map. Don’t worry! Uh,I’m disappointed that people have spoiled this area. However, we are here to do something about this pollution. We must all work very hard. And, if we work hard, we’ll make this beach a clean and beautiful place again. OK. Now, let’s get stared.” 
* Answer these questions:
1. Who is the speaker?
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2. What are they going to do?
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3. Does group two walk along the shore?
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4. What is Mr. Jones going to do?
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5. What does group one do?
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6. What does group two do?
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7. What does group three do?
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8. Who are the listeners?
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9. Where are they?
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10. What will they achieve if they work hard today?
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11. Have you ever done anything similar? If yes, what did you do? Where did you do it?
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12. If the pollution continues, what might happen?
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 (3) 
In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want products that will not only work effectively, but also save money.
For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. Therefore consumers can save about USS7 to 21USS per bulb.
In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy efficiency each model has, compared with other appliances in the same category.
* Answer the questions:
1. What are Western consumers interested in?
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2. Mrs. Jones uses only two ordinary bulbs and she pays USS8 for lighting.
 How much will she pay if she uses two energy-saving bulbs instead?
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3. Are electricity, gas, and water luxuries in Western countries?
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4. Why should we save energy?
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5. What is the purpose of the labeling scheme?
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6. What can we do to spend less on lighting?
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(4) 
Rita (Australia
To the one who teaches me how to love, cry and laugh.
To the one who says never lose heart and always finish what you start.
To the one whose feelings for me are so strong that the world love can’t describe them.
Can you guess who it is? It’s too hard to tell
a) Who do you think Rita sends this card to?
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Jane (USA)
Daddy, I am writing this to tell you how much you are missed and loved. I will always remember that day – my wedding day. You were standing there with tears in your eyes while I was walking towards my groom. You gave me a hug, and the feeling that you never wanted to let me go. But at last I had to leave you and start my new life a moment in time that lasted forever. I now have children, Dad, but I will always be your little girl! Happy Father’s Day.
b) Is Jane’s father alive or dead? How do you know this?
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Bob (Australia)
You ask me what I think about my dad. Great! Great! I must tell you my dad is the best person in the world. Do you know what I mean ? He is a considerate and generous man who is loved not only by his family but also by all his friends. His priority is always his family. His sense of humor distinguishes him from others. In a word, my dad’s terrific. I’m so proud of him and love him so much. Happy Father’s Day, Daddy!
c) What quality makes Bob’s father different from others?
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d) What image of a father can you draw from the three passages?
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 (5)
Thuy: 	Grandma, it’s the weather forecast on TV.
Grandma:	Can you turn up the volume, Thuy?
Thuy: 	Yes, Grandma.
Weatherman: Here is tomorrow’s weather forecast. Ha Noi and areas to the north will be sunny. Ha Noi will have temperatures between 230 C and 270C. It will be raining along the coast of Thanh Hoa. The south-central coast can expect thunderstorms. Hue will experience temperatures between 250C and 300C. 
	There will also be thunderstorms over the central highlands. 
	Areas around the Cuu Long Delta can expect clouds during the day. Ho Chi Minh’s temperatures will be between 270C and 350C.
Thuy: 	That’s all, Grandma.
Grandma: 	Thank you, dear. What are you doing?
Thuy:	I’m preparing for a picnic with some old friends of mine. 
We haven’t met since we left school. We’re going to a park on the other side of the river.
Grandma: 	Don’t forget to bring along a raincoat.
Thuy:	But Grandma, the forecast says it’ll be sunny.
Grandma: 	I never trust weather forecasts.
Thuy: 	You don’t miss a single one on TV, do you?
Grandma: 	But I like watching them, dear.
Thuy:	All right Grandma, I’ll bring a raincoat just in case. I hope my friends won’t laugh at me.
*Answer the questions:
a) What does Thuy’s grandmother want?
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b) What is Thuy doing?
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c) Does her grandmother trust the forecast? 
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d) Why doesn’t she trust the forecast?
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e) Do most of the earthquakes in the world occur in the Ring of Fire?
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f) Did the earthquake in 1995 cause severe damage?
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Earthquakes: Ninety percent of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, which is known the “Ring of Fire”. In 1995, a huge earthquake struck the city of Kobe in Japan. A large number of people were killed when homes, office blocks and highways collapsed.
Tidal waves: Tidal waves are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the Earth. In the 1960s, a huge tidal wave hit Anchorage, Alaska. The tidal wave traveled from Alaska to California!
Typhoons: When a tropical storm reaches 120 kilometers per hour, it is called a hurricane in North and South America, a cyclone in Australia, and a typhoon in Asia. The word ‘typhoon’ comes from Chinese: tai means ‘big’ and feng means ‘wind’, so the word ‘typhoon’ means ‘big wind’.
*Answer the questions:
1) Where do ninety percent of earthquakes occur?
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2) What is it called in Australia when a tropical storm reaches 120 kilometers per hour?
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3) When did a huge earthquake strike the city of Kobe in Japan?
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4) Did the tidal wave travel from California to Alaska?
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5) What does tai mean? 
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Volcanoes: We can usually predict when a volcano will erupt. Mount Pinatubo, which is a volcano in the Philippines, erupted in 1991. It was the world’s largest volcanic eruption in more than 50 years. Hundreds of people died, but thousands were saved because scientists had warned them about the eruption.
Tornadoes: Tornadoes are funnel-shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm. They can suck up anything that is in their path. In Italy in1981, a tornado lifted a baby, who was asleep in a baby carriage, into the air and put it down safely 100 meters away!
 * Answer the questions:
1. What does feng mean?
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2. Can we predict when a volcano will erupt?
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3. Are typhoon, hurricane and tropical storm different words for the same natural disaster?
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4. What does a tornado look like?
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5. When did a tornado lift a baby in Italy?
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 (7)	
Mrs. Mi: 	What’s the matter, Mrs. Ha?
Mrs. Ha:	I’m worried about my most resent water bill. 
	It’s enormous .
Mrs. Mi: 	Let me see. 200,000dong! You should reduce the amount of water your family uses. 
Mrs. Ha:	How do I do that?
Mrs. Mi: 	First of all, get a plumber to make sure there are no cracks in 
	the pipes.
Mrs. Ha:	I’ll do that.
Mrs. Mi:	Baths use twice as much water as showers, so I suggest taking showers. And remember to turn off	the faucets. A dripping faucet can waste 500 liters of water a month.
 Mrs. Ha: 	I see. Thank you.
*Answer the questions:
a) What is Mrs. Ha worried?
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b) How much does Mrs. Ha have to pay for the most resent water bill?
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c) What does Mrs. Mi advice Mrs. Ha?
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d) Has Mrs. Ha checked the pipes in her house?
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e) What does Mrs. Mi suggest?
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 (8) 
Although there are many celebrations throughout the year, Tet or Lunar New Year holiday is the most important celebration for Vietnamese people. Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early February. It is a time for families to clean and decorate their homes, and enjoy special food such as sticky rice cakes. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet.
*Answer the questions:
a) What is the most important celebration for Vietnamese people?
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b) When does Tet occur?
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c) What do people do before Tet?
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d) Do family members try to be together at Tet?
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Passover is in late March or early April. This festival is celebrated in Israel and by all Jewish people. On this festival, people celebrate freedom from slavery. Passover is also an ancient spring festival. On the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families eat a special meal called the Seder. 
*Answer the questions:
a) When does Passover occur?
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b) Where does this festival celebrated?
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c) Who celebrate this festival?
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d) Do people celebrate freedom from slavery?
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e) What do Jewish families eat on the first and second nights of Passover?
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Easter is a joyful festival which is celebrated in many countries. It happens at around the same time as Passover. On Easter Day (Easter Sunday), young children receive chocolate or sugar eggs – as long as they are good. In many countries, people crowd the streets to watch colorful parades.
*Answer the questions:
a) What is Easter?
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b) When does it happen?
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c) Do young children receive candy on Easter Day?
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d) Why do people crowd the streets?
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II. Tenses (Past simple / present perfect); word form (if / to V / V-ing): (2pts) 
 1. Lan (move) .................. to Da Lat in 2003. She (live) ............... in Da Lat since 2003.
 2. Nam (buy)..a new dictionary yesterday.
 3. Their parents (not go).out for dinner last night.
 4. I (not see) ................. my uncle last week
 5. I (never meet) .................................. her before.
 6. I (study) ............. English for 3 years . I (start) ..................... to study English in 2006. 
 7. Last weekend he (go) .......................... to the movies. 
 8. Hoa ( come) ............. to HCM City in 2005. She (live) ................... there since 2005.
 9. Lan (move) .............. to Da Lat in 2003. She (live) .................... in Da Lat since 2003.
10. If you ( go) __________away, please write to me.
11. If you ( be)__________ in, I should have given it to you.
12. If he (eat) __________another cake, he will be sick.
13. I ( not do ) __________ that if I (be) __________you.
14. If he (take) __________my advice, everything can go well.
15. I would have come sooner if I ( know)__________ you were here.
16. He never does homework. If he( do)_____ his homework, he(not worry)____about his exam.
17. It’s too bad we lost the game. If you (play)__________ for us, we( win)
18. What you (do) __________if she refuses your invitation?
19. If today (be) __________Sunday, we (go)__________ to the beach.
20. You (be) __________ill if you drink that water.
21. If Tom (go)__________ to bed earlier, he would not be so tired.
22. Had we known your address, we( write) __________you a letter.
23. If it’s raining heavily, we (not go) __________for a donkey ride.
24. If he (try)__________ hard, he’ll pass the examination.
25. I could understand the French teacher if she (speak)__________ more slowly.
26.If she (not be)__________ busy, she would have come to the party.
27. If I (finish) __________the work in time, I ( go)__________ to the football game.
28. If you( see) __________Mary today, please ( ask) __________her to call me.
29. If I were 5 years older , I ( have ) .......................... a job.
30. Lan never makes her friend (feel ) ................................... bored.
31. Ba (not, finish).. the test yesterday . 
32. If it rains tomorrow ,we ( stay ) ............................. at home .
If people (stop) ..using dynamite for fishing, a lot of sea creatures will be well preserved.
If we pollute the water, we (have) .. no fresh water to use.
If you cut down the trees in the forest, there (be) .. big floods every year. 
36. Although Mrs. Thoa was tired, she (help). Tuan with his homework.
37. It (rain). yesterday although the weather bureau predicted the weather would be fine.
38. Mai (meet) .. Tam since they left school.
39. The earthquake in Kobe in 1995 (cause) .severe damage.
If it is raining this evening, I (not, go out).
The baby laughed (happy) as she played with her toy.
III. Prepositions and connectives: (2pts)
 1. He has a meeting ............... 8.00 and 10.00 AM. .......... September 22. 	
 2. I bought these jeans .............. 2005. I have had these jeans ............... 2005. 
 3. Malaysia is located ............ Southeastern Asia. It is divided ........... two regions. 
 4. I arrived ....... Nha Trang ....... 4 o’clock ......... the afternoon ....... Friday. 
5.You should believe everything you read . the newspapers.
 6.The course starts  3rd November and ends . January.
 7. .. first we didn’t like each other, but in the end we became good friends.
 8. I was disappointed . the grade I received on my last exam.
 9. Are you interested .. learning foreign languages?
 10. Everything depends  my parents. 
11. In spite.being tired, Hoa helped me ...my homework.
12. Minh’s parents are proud ..because he’s an excellent student.
13. Mr Phong’s sense .humor distinguish him .other workers.
14. My alarm clock didn’t go ....this morning, so I got up late.
15. Our neighbor will look.our house while we are ..holiday.
16. I want everyone .. listen carefully, please.
17. I would like you . divide .three groups.
18. I need group one to walk  the shore.
19. Group three has to check . the rock.
20. If the pollution goes  , the world will end . like a second-hand junk-yard.
21. I look forward to hearing . you and seeing good response.
22. I am writing to you . the problem of fish catching in the lake behind my house.
23. Birds died  electric shock waves.
24. A lot of small fish died and floated . the water surface.
25. Even though it was very cold, Mr. Ba was waiting . the bus. 
26. Remember to take. your shoes when you go into the temple.
27. I’m worried .. my most recent water bill.
28. First of all, get a plumber to make . there are no cracks in the pipes.
29. Remember to turn  the faucets before going out.
30. It is compared .. other appliances in the same category.
31. I sent a car to congratulate Hoa ......... winning the first prize in the English speaking contest.
32. It is very kind . you to help me with my homework. 
33. It is very nice  him to take that woman across the road.
34. I’m proud  him and live him so much.
35. On my wedding, your were standing there with tears in your eyes while I was walking ... my groom.
36. I’m preparing . a picnic with some old friends of mine.
37. I think we should buy some canned food before a typhoon. 
 - I agree . you.
 38. She feels tired and sleepy . she stayed up late watching TV last night.
Mary’s eyes are weak .., she has to wear classes. 
She missed the train .. she went to work late.
Do you want milk coffee  black milk? 
She feels tired and sleepy..she stayed up late watching TV, last night.
Can you turn  the light? It’s too dark.
Who is going to look  your children when you are at work?
Mary’s eyes are weak ..she has to wear classes.
I am very tired I have to finish my homework before going to bed.
IV. Fill in the blanks: (1,5pts)
filled check into disappointed
along dump kindly clean
(1) 
Mr. Brown is talking to some volunteer conservationists.
“I want everyone to listen carefully, please. First of all , I’d like you to divide (1).............................. three groups. Each group should have five plastic bags. Once you have (2)......................... a bag, come back to me as you will need another. I need group one walk (3).................................. the shore. Group two should (4)........................ the sand, and group three has to check among the rocks. Mr. Jones is going to collect all the bags and take them to the garbage (5).......................... . Mrs. Smith has (6)............................provided a picnic lunch for us, but we won’t eat until the whole area is clean. 
If you can’t find your place, I will help you get there with this map. Don’t worry. uh, I’m (7)....................... that people have spoiled this area. However, we are here to do something about this pollution. We must all work very hard. And, if we work hard, we’ll make this beach a (8)............................. and beautiful place again. OK. Now, let’s get stared.” 
consumers effectively for of scheme with water replacing
(2)
Western countries, electricity, gas, and (1)............................ are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now realize that (2).......................... want products that will not only work (3)...................., but also save money.
For most North American households, lighting accounts (4)..................... 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by (5)........................... an ordinary 100-watt light bulb