Đề kiểm tra một tiết số 3 Tiếng anh khối 9 - Năm học 2016-2017

English test - No3-2016-2017
(Time allowance: 45 minutes)
I. PHONETICS :Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others. 
1. A. bulb	B. plumber	C. label	D. hobby
2. A. bulb	B. consumer	C. plumber	D. luxury	
3. A. crack	B. nuclear	C. faucet	D. car
4. A. hedge	B. hike	C. harvest	D. prohibition
II. LANGUAGE FOCUS: Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the best answers.
Tommy suggested _______________ the lights when we go out.
A. to turn off	B. turning off	C. turn off	D. turned off
Quang failed the exam _____________ he was very lazy.
A. because	B. as	C. since	D. all are correct
What would you like to eat, noodles ______________ sticky rice?
A. and	B. but	C. or	D. however
You ____________ the plumber to make sure there are no cracks in the pipes.
A. should get	B. should gets	C. should getting	D. should got
Mary’s eyes are weak ___________, she has to wear glasses.
A. but	B. however	C. and	D. therefore
Hurry up, ___________ you will miss the train.
A. so	B. but	C. and	D. or
Could you ___________ the radio? I’m trying to finish this assignment.
A. turn on	B. turn off	C. turning on	D. turning off
They suggested that he _____________ by bicycle or public transport.
A. should travel	B. might travel	C. travels	D. traveled
III. READING 
A.Fill in the numbered blank in the passage with ONE suitable word from the box. 
last	with	to	save	for	cost
Saving energy
For most North American households, lighting accounts (1).10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb (2).an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and (3)eight times longer. Therefore consumers can (4)about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. 
B. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions 
 In Britain, natural gas is the most popular fuel of heating homes, and for cooking. It is piped all over the country from the gas fields below the North Sea. Natural gas is used chiefly as direct source of energy, although it is also used in chemical industry. At the moment the supply is plentiful, but it will be running short by the end of the century, and will run out, during the 21st century unless are found. We could do without natural gas, as coal gas can be used as a substitute, and there should be enough coal to last for several centuries. However, it is a form of energy which is not only cheap, but also highly efficient.
What is natural gas used for?
What is gas used chiefly?
What can be used as a substitute for natural gas?
Is natural gas expensive?
V. WRITING 
1. Write conditional sentences type 1. 
1. We.................................... (go out) later if it............................. (stop) raining.
2. I ..(watch) TV if I(have) free time.
3. If we........................... (leave) now, we........................................... (not be) late.
5. If you................................. (not water) the tree every day, it.............................(die)
2. Rewrite the following sentences. 
1. I think we should take showers to save water.
àI suggest 
2. Because Mr. Phong is sick today, he won’t go to work.
à , so ... 
2. Write a speech for your classmates about the idea:
Saving water: - Check all the pipes in your house.	 - Take shower instead of baths.
 - Turn off the faucet after using it. - Replace the dripping faucet if it is.