GRADE 9

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UNIT 4: LIFE IN THE PAST
Name: ____________________ Class: ________
PART 2: GRAMMAR: USED TO & WISH

GRAMMAR STRUCTURE
Use search engine (Google) and reference books (Tiếng Anh 9 tập 1, Grammar book,…) to look for
the following grammar structure.
1. USED TO V
Form (Công thức)
Affirmative (+)
Negative (-)
Yes/No question
Interrogative (?)
Wh-question

Use (Cách dùng) ____________________________________________________________________

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2. BE USED TO V-ing
Form (Công thức)
Affirmative (+)
Negative (-)
Yes/No question
Interrogative (?)
Wh-question

Use (Cách dùng) ____________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

3. GET USED TO V-ing

Form (Công thức)
Affirmative (+)
Negative (-)
Yes/No question
Interrogative (?)
Wh-question

Use (Cách dùng) ____________________________________________________________________

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4. WISH STRUCTURE (IN THE PRESENT)

 a. Ước ở hiện tại

Công thức:

wish + S + ____________

Use (Cách dùng)_______________________________

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b. Ước ở tương lai

Công thức:

wish + S + ____________

Use (Cách dùng)_______________________________

_____________________________________________

c. Ước ngay tại thời điểm nói

Công thức:

wish + S + ____________

Use (Cách dùng)_______________________________

_____________________________________________

Note: be à were (formal, written English/was (informal, spoken English)

Sentence Transformation: It’s a pity …. à I wish/If only ……
I. Use used to or didn’t use to with the verbs from the box to complete the sentences.

get wear handwrite be came like cost fly go play

1. I homework when I was a student 5 years ago.

2. Oranges very little in Florida, but now they are quite expensive.
3. They to work on time, so they were fired.
4. People married at much younger ages.
5. We lived on the coast for years but we to the beach.
6. My sister kites for pleasure as I did.
7. I traditional games like hide and seek when I was young.
8. She him, but now they’re married.
9. Obesity a strange concept to most of people 20 years ago.
10. My granny glasses, but now she wears them all the time.

II. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.

1. I wish I find the time to do more reading.
A. may B. will C. could D. can
2. When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I ___________their age again.
A. was B. am C. would be D. could be
3. It’s careless _________ you to let your children play with fire.
A. with B. of C. to D. for
4. It was necessary _________ us to solve this question as soon as possible.
A. among B. for C. of D. with
5. There have been no manned missions to the moon’s surface _____ 1972.
A. for B. in C. from D. since
6. She is used to dealing _____ all kinds of people in her job.
A. for B. to C. up D. with
7. The baby laughed __________ as she played with the toy.
A. unhappy B. happy C. happily D. happiness
8. I passed all my exams. I’m ________________.
A. once in a blue moon B. the sky’s the limit
C. over the moon D. out of this world
9. I suggest you_________Ha Long Bay. It’ s very picturesque.
A. to visit B. should visit C. visiting D. visited
10. I wish I _________ find the time to do more reading.
A. may B. will C. could D. can
11. I wish my parents could put ______________. Sometimes they don’t completely understand me.
A. themselves in my shoes B. them on my shoes
C. them in my shoes D. themselves on my shoes
12. I didn’t think I could ever get used to __________ in a big city after living in the country.
A. to live B. live C. living D. be living
III. Put the verb info the correct form.
1. Andy wished that he (can) think of a way of helping.
2. The teacher wishes that her students (pay) more attention to the lessons.
3. I wish you (not live) so far away.
4. I wish Dam Sen Water Park (be) near my house.
5. He wishes he (drive) a Lamborghini in Paris.
6. I just wish that everything (can) be as it used to be.
7. Don’t you ever wish you (have) someone to share your troubles with?
8. I wish I (eat) Spanish food in Barcelona.
9. I wish I (know) how to use a computer.
10. These seats are very uncomfortable. I wish we (travel) first class.
11. What should (do) to preserve the local tradition?
12. This used (be) the best restaurant in town.
13. When her train got to the station, we (wait) on the platform.
14. If you (go) to bed earlier, you (not be) so tired.
15. I only wish you (be) all as happy as I am.
16. The doctor told him to stop (smoke) and take a trip.
17. He is so annoying! He (always/ leave) his things everywhere.
18. I have decided (study) more and improve my overall average.
19. As far as I know, he’s coining. But I (not speak) to him for weeks.
20. I will call you when the guests (arrive).

IV. Rewrite the following sentences using a wish construction.

1. It’s a pity my computer is out of order.
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2. I’d like my younger brother to concentrate more on his studies.
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3. I’m sorry I don’t have time to go to the cinema with you.
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4. It’s a pity John can’t come to my birthday party this weekend.
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5. I d like you to take me to the zoo after school.
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6. It’s a pity it is raining heavily outside.
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7. It’s a pity my favorite book is out of stock.
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8. I’m sorry I’m not old enough to drive a car.
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9. It’s a pity they are having a class at the moment.
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10. It’s a pity my school doesn’t organize outdoor activities.
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V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
1. Those who come from Baffin Island often live in an igloo: a house building from blocks of ice.
A B C D
2. I am going for a diet next week and hope to lose ten pounds before Christmas.
A B C D
3. I wish I have his mobile phone number so that we could tell him the good news.
A B C D
4. The children had to go barefootedly because there was no money for shoes.
A B C D
5. Today’s children no longer engage with the nature world.
A B C D
6. Despite giving a second chance, she couldn’t manage to pass the exam.
A B C D
7. A magical way is going to prepare by the inhabitants to solve this curse.
A B C D
8. Alan didn’t use to liked children, but it’s different now he has his own.
A B C D
9. Alex said he will ask his grandparents about their old days.
A B C D
10. I’m hopeless at foreign languages, but I wish I speak Spanish and French.
A B C D

VI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. That house is part of the town’s heritage, but the council is demolishing it. (WISH)
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2. I’m not good at English, so I can’t become a tour guide. (IF)
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3. Mary said she would hold an event about skin care the following month. (WILL)
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4. He gave her the book “The fault in our stars” as a birthday gift. (SHE)
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5. He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding. (WISHES)
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6. “If I were you, I would no longer spend most of my time chatting on Facebook”, he said. (ADVISED)
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7. When did you start searching for some facts in the past? (HOW)
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8. My mother no longer cooked for me since I married my wife. (USED)
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VII. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
As I remember, (1) ________ in the 50s and 60s, Ha Noi was not as crowded as it is today. Bicycles
and cyclos were the main means of transport and the few motorbikes that were around were (2) ________
by rich people. It was rare to see cars or jeeps.
Meanwhile, the tram was the only method of public transport. An old tram station is now home
(3) ________ several retail outlets that look out over the lake in Dinh Tien Hoang Street.
At that time, Hanoians always travelled by tram, not only for its (4) ________ but also the price.
For just five cents you could travel one-way to it’s terminus in the former Ha Dong Province, (5) ________
is now part of the expanded Ha Noi.
I still remember on (6) ________ from school, my friends and I would go to the lake to catch the
tram to Botanical Garden. The sound, clang-clang, clang-clang could be regularly heard from early in the
morning until late in the evening, come rain or (7) ________. Time,... decades have passed, but there is
still a clang (8) ________ in my mind from my childhood.
1. a. move b. place c. set d. back
2. a. bought b. owned c. sold d. proceeded
3. a. with b. in c. to d. by
4. a. convenience b. importance c. comfort d. condition
5. a. that b. which c. where d. this
6. a. days out b. out days c. off days d. days off
7. a. light b. rise c. shine d. brighten
8. a. somewhat b. somewhere c. somehow d. someway

VIII. Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions that follow.
Lifestyles: Past and Present
From the 20th to the 21th century, there have been significant changes in the majority of countries
around the world. Substantial differences are evident between the way we live today, and the way we
lived a century ago.Viet Nam is no exception although there are some aspects of life in Viet Nam that are
similar to the way of life of the twentieth century.
Living in Viet Nam today differs greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past
mainly worked in agriculture whereas today there are significantly fewer people working in this sector of
the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and
tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Viet Nam, which was traditionally agricultural, is transforming
into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese
economy, other enterprises are accounting for an increasing amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The Vietnamese have kept many of
the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the
past. This is best illustrated in the way they welcome foreigners. Moreover, the determination of the people
of Viet Nam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development
of their country.
To conclude, while there are differences in past and present lifestyles, there are important
similarities. Although Viet Nam has changed in many ways, there always have been, and always will be,
the friendly welcoming smiles of the Vietnamese people.
1. Viet Nam has had significant changes ______.
A. from the 20th century B. for one hundred years
C. in the 20th century D. in the 21st century
2. Nowadays, more people work in______.
A. foreign enterprises B. manufacturing and tourism
C. the rice fields D. agricultural section
3. We can infer from the passage that______.
A. the majority of population works in manufacturing B. many people work in accounting
C. a lot of people work in agriculture D. Viet Nam has kept the same lifestyles
4. All of the following are traditional features of the Vietnamese EXCEPT ______.
A. the entirely different country B. the friendly welcoming smiles
C. the hospitality to strangers D. the determination to build the country
5. The word "collectively” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to______.
A. very common B. the same as C. owned by a group D. as a group

IX. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
1. It’s a pity I can’t speak English fluently.
A. I wish I could speak English fluently. B. I wish I couldn’t speak English fluently.
C. I wish I can speak English fluently. D. I wish I would speak English fluently.
2. It’s a pity I don’t know the way to the station.
A. I wish I can know the way to the station. B. I wish I knew the way to the station.
C. I wish I know the way to the station. D. I wish I have known the way to the station.
3. Ann drives more carefully than Joe does.
A. Joe doesn’t drive so carefully as Ann does. B. Joe drives as carefully as Ann does.
C. Joe is a more careful driver than Ann. D. Joe drives more carefully than Ann.
4. I don’t have a smart phone
A. I wish I had more smartphones. B. I wish I didn't buy a smart phone.
C. I wish I had a smart phone. D. I wish I didn't have a smart phone.
5. Unless we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
A. If we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
B. If we don’t protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
C. If we don’t protect the environment, our life won’t be badly affected.
D. If our life is badly affected, we will protect the environment.
6. Did you always eat sweets when you were small?
A. Did you use to eat sweets when you were small?
B. Did you used to eat sweets when you were small?
C. Did you use eating sweets when you were small?
D. Did you used to eating sweets when you were small?
7. Should I tell my parents what I really think?” Peter asked.
A. Peter wondered whether to tell his parents what he really thought.
B. Peter wondered whether he should tell his parents what he really thought.
C. Peter wondered if to tell his parents what he really thought.
D. Peter wondered whether to tell his parents what he really thinks.
8. He had a lot of money, but now he doesn’t.
A. He used to have a lot of money, but now he doesn’t.
B. He was used to have a lot of money, but now he doesn’t.
C. He used to having a lot of money, but now he doesn’t.
D. He used to had a lot of money, but now he doesn’t.
9. Thousands of tourists visit My Son Sanctuary every year.
A. My Son Sanctuary are visited by thousands of tourists every year.
B. My Son Sanctuary is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
C. My Son Sanctuary was visited by thousands of tourists every year.
D. My Son Sanctuary has been visited by thousands of tourists every year.
10. Did you always eat sweets when you were small?
A. Were you used to eat sweets when you were small?
B. Did you use to eat sweets when you were small?
C. Did you use to eating sweets when a child?
D. Were you used to eating sweets when small?
11. She dreams to spend her vacation in Ha Long Bay
A. She wishes she has spent her vacation in Ha Long Bay.
B. She wishes she spent her vacation in Ha Long Bay.
C. She wishes she had spent her vacation in Ha Long Bay.
D. She wishes to have spent her vacation in Ha Long Bay.
12. They didn’t use to drink coffee when they lived in Japan.
A. They used never to drink coffee when living in Japan.
B. They used to never drink coffee when they lived in Japan.
C. They never use to drink coffee when living in Japan.
D. They never used to drink coffee when they lived in Japan.
13. That university doesn’t attract enough enrolments for the new school year.
A. I wish that university had attracted enough enrolments for the new school year.
B. I wish that university has attracted enough enrolments for the new school year.
C. I wish that university could have attracted enough enrolments for the new school year.
D. I wish that university attracted enough enrolments for the new school year.
14. I’m not you, but I think you should call Antony right now!
A. If I were you, I’d call Antony right now!
B. I’d call Antony right now if I were by you.
C. If I was you, I’d call Antony right now!
D. If I were not you, I will not call Antony right now!
15. We can’t study the books written by famous scholars in the Ly and Tran dynasties because Chinese
Ming aggressors took them to China.
A. I wish we could be studying the books written by famous scholars in the Ly and Tran dynasties.
B. I wish we could have studied the books written by famous scholars in the Ly and Tran dynasties.
C. I wish we could study the books written by famous scholars in the Ly and Tran dynasties.
D. I wish we couldn’t study the books written by famous scholars in the Ly and Tran dynasties.
16. My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet.
A. Despite being on a diet but my friend ate the chocolate cake.
B. In spite of being on a diet, my friend eats the chocolate cake.
C. Despite being on a diet, my friend ate the chocolate cake.
D. Despite of being on a diet, my friend ate the chocolate cake.
17. They regret ever moving into that house.
A. They wish they had not moved into that house.
B. If only they didn’t move into that house.
C. They hoped they wouldn’t move into that house.
D. They think that they should have moved into that house.
18. It’s a pity you can’t come to my birthday party.
A. If only you couldn’t come to my birthday party.
B. What a shame you can’t come to my birthday party.
C. I wish you can come to my birthday party.
D. I wish you could come to my birthday party.
19. Nam forgot his raincoat, so he got wet.
A. Nam got wet, so he forgot his raincoat.
B. Nam got wet because he forgot his raincoat.
C. Nam got wet because of he forgot his raincoat.
D. Nam got wet. However, he forgot his raincoat.
20. “I’m leaving here for Hue tomorrow,” Hoa said.
A. Hoa said that she would there for Hue the day after.
B. Hoa said that she is leaving there for Hue the day after.
C. Hoa said that she would leave here for Hue the day after.
D. Hoa said that she was leaving there for Hue the day after.