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ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP HỌC KỲ I

Họ và tên: ________________________ NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
Lớp 9 _____ Môn: Tiếng Anh 9

A/ THEORY:

I. Tenses
Tense Form Signal words
Past S + Ved/ PI + O… yesterday/ ago/ last/ when S + Ved/ PI….
simple S + didn’t + V + O…
Did + S + V + O…?
Present S + have/ has + Ved/ PII + O… just, recently, ever, never, already,
perfect S + have/ has + not + Ved/ PII + O… since, for, so far, yet, up to now,
Have/ Has + S + Ved/ PII + O…? lately, twice, three times, many
times, ….
Past S + had+ Ved/ PII + O… first action (completed before the second
perfect S + had+ not + Ved/ PII + O… one began) → Past Perfect
Had+ S + Ved/ PII + O…? second action → Simple Past

II. Conjunctions and subordinators

so; because; and; or; yet; but; therefore; however; moreover; although/ though/ even though; so that/
in order that; because/ since/ as; when/ while/ as soon as/ after/ before……
Example: He studies hard, so he always gets good marks
= He always gets good marks because he studies hard.
III. Phrasal verbs
Pass down/ live on/ deal with/ close down/ face up to/ get on with/ come back/ turn down/ find out/
bring out/ look through/ get up/ run out of/ set up/ set off/ take over/ keep up with/ look forward to/
grow up/ turn up/ dress up/ go on/ take off/ go over/ think over/ apply for/ turn off/pull down……..
IV. Comparison of adjectives and adverbs:
1. So sánh ngang bằng:
+ S1 + verb + as + adj/adv + as + S2
- S1 + verb + not so/ as + adj/adv + as + S2
2. So sánh hơn: (Comparative)
a. Tính từ/ Trạng từ ngắn: short adjectives/adverbs:
S1 + V + adj/adv “er” + than + S2
Ex: I am taller than my sister.
He runs faster than I.
b. Tính từ/ Trạng từ dài: long adjectives/adverbs:

S1 + be + more + adj/adv + than + S2

Ex: Toan is more intelligent than Hai.
Lan sings more beautifully than Hoa.
c. Tính từ/ Trạng từ đặc biệt: Special adjectives/ adverbs:

Good/well better
bad worse
many, much more
little less
far father, further
Ex: Her English is better than my English.
3. So sánh hơn nhất: (Superlative)
a. Tính từ/ Trạng từ ngắn: Short adjectives/advebs:

S + be + the + adj /adv“est” + .....

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Ex: My father is the tallest person in my family.

The winter is the coldest season in a year.
b. Tính từ/ Trạng từ dài: Long adjectives/adverbs:

S1 + be + the + most + adj/adv + ............

Ex: Toan is the most intelligent student in my class.
c. Tính từ/ Trạng từ đặc biệt: Special adjectives/adverbs:

Good/well best
bad worst
many, much most
little least
far fathest, furthest
Ex: They are the best team.
V. Reported speech

Statements Yes/ No questions Wh- questions Requests/ Commands Advice

1. Tenses
Direct speech Reported speech
Simple present  Simple past
Present progressive  Past progressive
Present Perfect  Past Perfect/ Past simple
Future Simple (will+verb) Conditional (would+verb)
Can Could
May Might
Must Had to
2. Place, demonstratives and time expressions
Direct speech Reported speech
Now then
……ago ……..before
Today that day
Tonight that day
tomorrow the next day/ the following day/ the day after
yesterday the day before/ the previous day
last…… the previous…..
next……… the following ……
Here there
This that
These those
* INFINITIVE AFTER QUESTION WORDS: These verbs: ask, decide, explain, forget, know,
show, tell, understand, can be followed by a question word such as
where, how, what, who, when or 'whether' + to V.
* Một số trường hợp không thay đổi động từ trong lời nói gián tiếp:
+ Động từ trong mệnh đề chính ở thì hiện tại đơn (say/ says), hiện tại tiếp diễn (is/ are saying), hiện
tại hoàn thành (have/ has said) hoặc tương lai đơn (will say).
VI. Passive voice
Active : S + V + O

Passive : S + be + Ved/ PII + (Adv of place + by O + Adv of time)

*Impersonal passive: It is said that ...

People say that children are afraid of ghosts.
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→ It is said that children are afraid of ghosts.

Children are said to be afraid of ghosts
VII. Tag- questions
Positive, negative?
Negative, positive?
Example: He is a teacher, isn’t he?
Mrs Nga works in a factory, doesn’t she?
The children can’t swim, can they?
*Note:
o I’m……….., aren’t I?
o Positive imperative - Stop playing games, will / won't you?
o Negative imperative - Don't eat in class, will you?
o Let's - Let's go to the beach, shall we?
o Have got (possession) - He has got a car, hasn't he?
o There is / are - There aren't any spiders in the bedroom, are there?
o This / that is - This is Paul's pen, isn't it?
VIII. Wish sentences
S + wish + S + Ved/PII (simple past)
S + wish + S + would + V
S + wish + S + could + V
IX. Gerunds : Ving
suggest; practice; mind; keep; imagine; dislike; like; hate; deny; avoid; consider…..+ Ving
Example: Mr Pike suggests planting more trees on the street.
X. Adjectives

to V that + clause
Example: I’m glad to join the English speaking club.
I’m glad that I can join the English speaking club.
XI. Conditional sentences:
Type I

If- clause , Main clause

(Simple present) (Simple future)
Example: If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
Type II

If- clause , Main clause

(Simple past) (would + V)
Example: If I were you, you would study harder.
XII. Prepositions of time
in on at
Months: in January / in April Days of the week: on Monday Clock times: at 7.30 a.m. / at 5
Seasons: in spring / in winter Days + parts of days: on Tuesday o’clock
Years: in 1984 / in 2015 afternoon / on Saturday mornings Festivals: at Christmas / at Easter
Centuries: in the 20th century Dates: on November 22nd Exceptions: at night / at the
Times of day: in the morning / in Special days: on my birthday / on weekend
the evening New Year’s Eve
Longer periods of time: in the
past / in the 1990s / in the holidays

XIII. Structures

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1. Suggest + Ving
Suggest + S + (should) + V
2. S + used to + V
S + be/ get + used to + Ving

B. EXERCISES
I/ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. remarked B. struggled C. watched D. helped
2. A. extreme B. exchange C. exist D. expect
3. A. sentence B. repeat C. membership D. pressure
4. A. production B. procedure C. individual D. building
5. A. replace B. empathise C. embarrassed D. encourage
6. A. purpose B. nurse C. horse D. because
7. A. entertained B. passed C. changed D. behaved
8. A. equips B. travels C. constructs D. develops
9. A. matched B. satisfied C. depressed D. thatched
10. A. graduate B. confident C. education D. individual
11. A. ethnic B. although C. there D. gather
12. A. emotion B. attraction C. concentration D. question
13. A. childhood B. chapter C. charity D. champagne
14. A. pagoda B. landscape C. locate D. situate
15. A. release B. promise C. surprise D. increase
16. A. wonder B. backdrop C. proper D. complex
17. A. melting B. encourage C. mention D. entrance
18. A. wealthy B. wonder C. sewage D. reward
19. A. relative B. embarrassed C. depressed D. delighted
20. A. remote B. tolerant C. backdrop D. dogsled
21. A.consequence B. obedient C. report D. demand
22. A. imagine B. geological C. together D. agency
23. A. calls B. dials C. sits D. plays
24. A. team B. weave C. dream D. measure
25. A. preservation B. entertain C. fresh D. specific
II/ Choose the word that is stressed differently from that of the other words.
1. A. imagine B. understand C. develop D. consider
2. A. embroider B. lantern C. impress D. desire
3. A. comfortable B. memorable C. citadel D. excited
4. A.international B. entertainment C. organisation D. individual
5. A. polluted B. exciting C. historic D. frightening
6. A. situate B. calendar C. literature D. religious
7. A. pedestrian B. professional C. facility D. exhibition
8. A. education B. intelligence C. facility D. development
9. A. skytrain B. rubber C. success D. flyover
10. A. negative B. forbidden C. attraction D. determine
11. A. embarrassed B. delighted C. confident D. frustrated
12. A. suggest B. measure C. connect D. impress
13. A. forbidden B. metropolitan C. polluted D. affordable
14. A. monument B. contestant C. cathedral D. museum
15. A. encourage B. overcome C. understand D. volunteer
III/ Choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
1. It was cold, ________ she wore a coat.
A. such B. that C. so D. too
2. Minh is now staying with his uncle ________ farm in the suburb.
A. at B. of C. on D. in
3. Youngsters love to eat from street for the cheap price.
A. vans B. vendors C. trucks D. business
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4. During Perfume Pagoda festival, a large number of flock to the pagoda to pray for
happiness and prosperity in the coming year.
A. spectators B. passengers C. pilgrims D. travellers
5. Trang An Landscape Complex is renowned for its diverse ecosystem, unique natural
beauty and characteristics.
A. A. geology B. geological C. environmental D. D. D. ecological
6. Our center has many________ and native speaking English teachers.
A. good-qualified B. well-qualified C. good-qualify D. well-qualifying
7. Van said that she couldn't finish her homework ________
A. tonight B. this evening C. then D. today
8. We were tired, ________ we were in bed at 9 p.m.
A. so that B. therefore C. so D. such that
9. You hardly watch foreign films,________ ?
A. are you B. do you C. aren’t you D. don’t you
10. Do you mind________ me a newspaper on the way home?
A. buying B. buy C. to buy D. bought
11. Do you find the Internet________ , Quang?
A. usefully B. using C. useful D. used
12. You haven't used a computer before,________ ?
A. are you B. did you C. have you D. do you
13. When learning English, you should have a dictionary to________ the new words.
A. look into B. look up C. look after D. look for
14. You ________ free this weekend, aren't you?
A. aren’t B. do C. are D. don’t
15. Today TV ________ can watch a lot of interesting local and international programs.
A. observers B. viewers C. seers D. lookers
16. You bought this pair of trousers yesterday,________ ?
A. were you B. weren't you C. didn't you D. did you
17. Make sure you return my camera ________ next Friday.
A. on B. in C. by D. at
18. "Watch out, boy!" It means ________.
A. Be careful, boy! B. Be carefully, boy! C. Be careless, boy! D. Look up, boy!
19. We used ________ the kites when we were small.
A. to fly B. flew C. flying D. fly
20. After the tourists ________two hours in the gallery, they _________to a craft village.
A. spent/ had travelled B. had spent/ travelled
C. had spent/ are travelling D. spent/ travelled
21. She turned ________ the new job in New York because she didn't want to move.
A. on B. off C. up D. down
22. A ________ is a bridge that carries one road over another one.
A. sky-train B. tram C. tunnel D. flyover
23. My mom suggests that I ________ for some part-time jobs to earn more money.
A. should look B. looking C. to looking D. looks
24. When did your grandparents set ________ this workshop?
A. out B. off C. up D. in
25. I suggested _________________ Peter to the party.
A. to invite B. should invite C. invited D. inviting
26. It's so cold outside. We suggest ________ the window.
A. close B. closing C. to close D. should close
27. ________ she was tired, she finished the scarf for her dad.
A. Because B. But C. Although D. So
28. After I found all the information I needed, I ________ the computer.
A. looked for B. switched on C. put off D. turned off
29. A ________ is a solid figure or object, made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, etc.

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A. picture B. sculpture C. medal D. painting

30. Perfume Pagoda is a religious site and a great ________ spot in Viet Nam.
A. sight-seer B. sight-seeing C. sight-seen D. sighting-seeing
31. The station building used to be a high wooden ________ with a curved roof.
A. carriage B. structure C. complex D. facility
32. The pagoda is in a beautiful ________ close to the sea.
A. space B. set C. tower D. setting
IV/ Identify the mistake in each sentence
1. The environmentalist suggest planting more trees to improve the city’s landscape and
A B C
the environment as well.
D
2. People in the South speak more direct than people in the North do.
A B C D
3. I'm tired of being told what writing about tram system in Hanoi.
A B C D
4. I wish I can set foot on every corner of Vietnam when I reach 40.
A B C D
5. You'd better to listen to each other's ideas when living in an extended family.
A B C D
6. According to many critics, Mark Twain’s novel Huckleberry Finn is his greatest
A B
work and is one of the greatest American novelists ever written.
C D
7. He suggested to go to Phong Nha Cave since it’s a famous natural wonder of Viet Nam.
A B C D
8. He asked his father where to cope with negative emotions.
A B C D
9. He works much more hard for his exams than he does for his normal school work.
A B C D
10. It was reported that the city had invested more on the preservation of it's wonders.
A B C D
11. It's worth to talk to your financial adviser before making your final decision.
A B C D
12. She suggests that the whole class go to Ngon Restaurant to enjoy food from all in Vietnam.
A B C D
13. The doctor suggested that she does exercises regularly and go to bed as early as possible.
A B C D
14. The menu has been already changed, but the customers are still complaining about the
A B C D
lack of variety.
15. A new rail system in Hanoi is expected to complete in the next few years.
A B C D
16. Po Nagar Kalan is the main tower,that is one of the tallest Cham structures.
A B C D
17. In order that promote the development of the craft village, more support from local
A B C
authorities is needed.
D
18. At the moment, aid agencies are focusing their efforts of women and children.
A B C D
19. I am confident that life in the country has improved significant in the last five years.
A B C D
20. Despite they said construction was completed, there were builders working on the hotel
A B C
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when we arrived.
D
21. None of them had any idea about how make a raft with only a few bamboo canes.
A B C D
22. I wish I can go to see all the wonders which have been recognised by UNESCO.
A B C D
23. We cleaned all the kitchen while our parents were out to dinner.
A B C D
24. He thinks that geometry is not as difficult than arithmetic.
A B C D
25. The study of the sculpture of the Cham people is truly fascinated, and some books
A B C D
have been written about them.
26. She said that she doesn't want to see any of them and asked them to go away.
A B C D
27. They are getting used to walking to school in two months.
A B C D
28. I used to having a very good time with my grandparents when I was a child.
A B C D
29. I was surprising to learn that there was a tram system in Hanoi a century ago.
A B C D
30. It's difficult study in a foreign country, so students need to prepare for the experience.
A B C D
31. Martin was chosen because she is a good administrator who gets along for everyone.
A B C D
32. It's convenient of us to take a cyclo and observe life in Ho Chi Minh City.
A B C D
33. They wished that time will be turned back so that they could go kite-flying with other kids.
A B C D
34. Dragon Bridge in Da Nang is the must-see for all lovers of architecture.
A B C D
35. She remained calmly and waited till he had finished shouting at her.
A B C D
36. It's by far more expensive if you hire car for discovering Kuala Lumpur.
A B C D
37. He said that they will have to set off soon after midnight.
A B C D
38. Sometimes our efforts on protecting man-made wonders of the city aren't full appreciated.
A B C D
39. I had just finished my meal when he had called me out for dinner.
A B C D
40. I haven’t visited my grandparents when we came to live in the city.
A B C D
V/ Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. What time does the flight from London arrive?
A. end B. happen C. approach D. depart
2. One of the advantages of living in the country is the fresh air.
A. difficulties B. drawbacks C. disadvantage D. benefits
3. It was important to remove the fear of failure and to be patient with new research.
A. success B. loss C. missing D. happiness
4. I'm available this afternoon if you want to meet up then.
A. busy B. free C. tired D. ready
5. Police are carrying out investigations to find the missing documents.
A. expected B. lost C. absent D. available
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6. The interviewer highly appreciated me as I was on time for the interview.

A. in time B. punctual C. late D. precisely
7. You are depressed that your closest friend moved to another city last week.
A.upset B. frustrated C. worried D. delighted
8. Thanks to television people can enjoy interesting programmes in an affordable price and a
convenient way.
A. costly B. inexpensive C. reasonable D.cheap
9. Hard-writing a letter is a pastime that is beginning to die out.
A. preserve B. act out C. keep alive D. entertain
10. What do you use on your hands to keep them so smooth?
A. rough B. irregular C. uncommon D. difficult
VI/ Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. I didn't go out this morning. I stayed home because of the morning rain.
A. due to B. in addition to C. thanks to D. in spite of
2. Could you pleased turn off the TV ?
A. shut up B. turn on C. shut down D. plug in
3. Young women are in the majority in the fashion industry.
A. superiority B. support C. opposition D. minority
4. Thousands are starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.
A. poor B. rich C. full D. hungry
5. Once you've finished cleaning , you can go on with your work.
A. continue B. examine C. make a note D. consider
6. We will join in Christmas event in our class.
A. take part in B. interested in C. take in D. work in
7. There is not a lot of world news in this newspaper
A. international B. crowded C. local D. urban
8. At weekends the city is always packed with people .
A. polluted B. busy C. noisy D. crowded
9. The original size of Forbidden City is astounding. It is hard to believe.
A.interesting B. boring C. entertaining D. amazing
10. There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago.
A. closed down B. closed C. closed into D. closed up
VII/ Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete the following exchange.
1. Ba : In the past, marriages used to be arranged by parents. Nga: _____________
A. Sure. That’s B. I suppose it C. Really? I can’t D. That’s cool!
right. was. imagine that
2. John : You really must go to Hoi An to enjoy the full moon at Mid-autumn Festival.
Thomas: ______________________________________________
A. Yes, that’s what I’ve heard. C. Yes, I won’t go there.
B. Do you really know about it? D. No, thank you.
3. Veronica : “My life’s got stuck these days. I am so depressed and unable to think of anything.”
Peter: ______________________________________________
A. You will be tired. C. Stay stuck there.
B. Stay calm. Everything will be alright. D. No, thanks.
4. Linda: "What's the best way to get around Hoi An town?" Susan: " _________________ "
A. It's worth seeing B. I suggest walking C. Great, thanks D. That's useful
5. Lan: How was your trip to Vietnam after 10 years Mary: _____________.
A. Amazing! I couldn’t believe how much it has C. 10 years? It’s 11 years.
changed!
B. Thank you for asking me. D. No, I can’t tell you.
6. Thomas: Well done. You did great. Lan: ___________________
A. It’s nice of you to say so. C. It’s OK now.
B. Not at all D. With al my heart.
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7. Tom: Why don’t you come and stay with us for a few days? Linda: ______________________
A.I’d love to. B. It’s my pleasure. C. That’s all right. D. Never mind.
VIII/ Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below.
In the United States education is usually optional for 5 year-olds but mandatory for children ages 6
through 18. In 1990, 90% of all children ages 5 through 18 were enrolled in school. Of those students, 28%
nearly one third were in high school. Teaching, especially in elementary school, has traditionally been a
woman's field, and in 1990 only 34% of all teachers in grade 1 through 12 were men. Children go to school
five days per weeks, Monday through Friday, and the usual school term is 36 weeks. Education through
grade 12 paid for through taxes, so there is no individual tuition. In 1990 each person in the United States
paid $85,900 in taxes to support education.
1. What does the word “mandatory” in line 1 mean?
A. advisory B. compulsory C. vital D. essential
2. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A. Nearly 2/3 of American children were in high school.
B. A five-year-old child must go to school.
C. 28% of American children were in elementary school.
D. A seven-year-old child have to enroll in school.
3. In 1990, 56% of the teachers were________
A. in grade 1 B. in grade 12 C. women D. men
4. American students go to school ________
A. 150 days a year B. at weekends C. on Saturdays D. 36 weeks a year
5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. In 1990 about 10% of all children aged 5 through 18 didn’t go to school.
B. In primary school there are more male teachers than female ones.
C. American people have to pay taxes to support education.
D. A four-year-old child don’t have to go to school.
IX/ Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below.
The Internet can be used for a variety of things. Some of the things that you can do via the Internet are E-
mail, Access Information, Shopping, Online Chat, Downloading Software.
E-mail: E-mail is an online correspondence system. With e-mail you can send and receive instant electronic
messages, which works like writing letters. Your messages are delivered instantly to people anywhere in the
world, unlike traditional mail that takes a lot of time.
Access Information: The Internet is a virtual treasure trove of information. Any kind of information on any
topic under the sun is available on the Internet. The ‘search engines' on the Internet can help you to find data
on any subject that you need.
Shopping: Along with getting information on the Internet, you can also shop online. There are many online
stores and sites that can be used to look for products as well as buy them using your credit card. You do not
need to leave your house and can do all your shopping from the convenience of your home.
Online Chat: There are many ‘chat rooms’ on the web that can be accessed to meet new people, make new
friends, as well as to stay in touch with old friends.
Downloading Software: This is one of the most happening and fun things to do via the Internet. You can
download in numerable games, music, videos, movies, and a host of other entertainment soft wares from the
Internet, most of which are free.
1. The Internet is usually considered to be a great source of ________
A. work B. money C. information D. engines
2. You can make friends or keep in touch with your friends by ________
A. going to the friend-market on Internet B. accessing information
C. accessing “chat room” D. downloading Internet softwares
3. What does the word “ host” in the italic and bold in the reading passage mean?
A. an owner B. a help C. a number D. a good point
4. Which of the following sentences is NOT mentioned in the reading passage?
A. You can send your message the fastest through the Internet.
B. You can buy some goods by credit card through the Internet.
C. You can download many free entertainment softwares from the Internet.
D. You will never lose your secret information if you save it on the Internet.
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5. The part following this one may discuss ________

A. the way of accessing information B. the invention of the Internet
C. the bad points of the Internet D. the way of downloading Internet softwares
X/ Read the passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space
Living in a city has a (1)________ of drawbacks. Firstly, there are many problems of traffic jams and traffic
accidents. The increase (2)________ population and the increasing number of vehicles have caused many
accidents to happen every day. Secondly, air pollution negatively affects people's health, and it also has a bad
influence on the environment. More and more city dwellers (3)________ from coughing or breathing
problems. Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night. Noise (4)________ comes from the traffic and from
construction sites. Buildings are always being knocked (5)________ and rebuilt. These factors contribute to
making city life more difficult for its residents.
1. A. number B. great deal C. numerous D. lots
2. A. at B. in C. on D. of
3. A. suffer B. different C. differ D. recover
4. A. pollution B. polluting C. polluted D. pollute
5. A. down B. at C. up D. on
XI/ Read the passage and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space
Seventy percent of people in Viet Nam live in rural areas. Most of these people (1)________ their living by
caring for farm animals like pigs. Other common jobs are crop farming and fishing. For many of these
farmers and fishermen, animal and plant waste is still a problem.
Many women and children cook meals using traditional cooking fuels. They also spend many hours
(2)________ wood and other materials to burn. This process takes time and also uses a lot of natural
resources. Moreover, they suffer the same health (3)________. Cooking was a difficult and dangerous job.
The kitchen was smoky, and the black ash would make people cough, and (4)________ pain in the eyes.
But a biogas system can (5)________ all of these problems! It can turn animal or plant waste (6)________
valuable resources – such as cooking fuel, electricity and plant fertilizer. First, an expert must build a system
of pipes and tanks. This biogas system contains and manages the decaying process of animal or plant waste.
To use the biogas system, a farmer must move animal waste into a pipe with water. These pipes bring the
waste to a tank (7)_____ in the ground. This tank is called a bio-digester. Air cannot enter this tank. In this
contained environment, natural bacteria decays the waste material. (8)______ the waste decays in the bio-
digester, it (9)____ two things – biogas and slurry. The biogas rises to the top of the tank. The pressure from
the gas pushes the liquid slurry into (10)_____. Now people can use both the biogas and the slurry.
1. A. earn B. take C. do D. look for
2. A. controlling B. collecting C. keeping D. looking
3. A. concerns B. involvements C. businesses D. importance
4. A. make B. hurt C. bring D. cause
5. A. match B. solve C. delete D. deal
6. A. to B. in C. into D. at
7. A. burying B. bury C. being buried D. buried
8. A. Although B. As C. Because D. Moreover
9. A. brings B. produces C. gets D. makes
10. A. another tank B. no tank C. the same tank D. the tank
XII/ Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence which is closest in
meaning to the given one.
1. I was glad that I received a gift from an old friend.
A. I was glad for me to received a gift from an old friend. B. I was glad to
receiving a gift from an old friend.
C. I was glad to receive a gift from an old friend. D. I was glad
receiving a gift from an old friend.
2. People say that Ha Long Bay consists of about two thousand islands.
A. It is say that Ha Long Bay consists of about two thousand islands.
B. It was said that Ha Long Bay consists of about two thousand islands.
C. It was said that Ha Long Bay consisted of about two thousand islands.
D. It is said that Ha Long Bay consists of about two thousand islands.
3. “Are you at the sports centre now?” Anna’s mother asked her.
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A. Anna’s mother asked her if she is at the sports centre then.

B. Anna’s mother asked her whether she is at the sports centre then.
C. Anna’s mother asked her whether she was at the sports centre then.
D. Anna’s mother asked her if she was at the sports centre now.
4. We are not sure what we should do to make our house more beautiful at Christmas.
A. We are not sure what we do to make our house more beautiful at Christmas.
B. We are not sure what to do to make our house more beautiful at Christmas.
C. We are not sure what we do make our house more beautiful at Christmas.
D. We are not sure what we should make our house more beautiful at Christmas.
5. Let’s have a picnic on Cat Ba Island next weekend.
A. We suggest having a picnic on Cat Ba Island next weekend.
B. We suggest we having a picnic on Cat Ba Island next weekend.
C. We ask to have a picnic on Cat Ba Island next weekend.
D. We suggest we should have a picnic to Cat Ba Island next weekend.
6. What time will you begin your journey to Da Lat?
A. What time will you set in to Da Lat? B. What time will you set off to Da Lat?
C. What time will you set up to Da Lat? D. What time will you set down to Da Lat?
7. People say that he is a good doctor.
A. It's said that he was a good doctor. B. He is said to be a good doctor.
C. He is said to have been a good doctor. D. It was said that he is a good doctor.
8. “You must come to my party,” she told me.
A. She told me I come to her party. B. She told me to come her party.
C. She told me I had to come to her party. D. She told me I came to her party.
9. Despite knowing the area well, I got lost.
A. In spite of I knew the area well, I got lost. B. I got lost because I knew the area well.
C. Because of knowing the area well, I got lost. D. Even though I knew the area well, I got lost.
10. My written English is better than my spoken English.
A. My spoken English is as good as my written English.
B. My spoken English is not so good as my written English.
C. My spoken English is not good than my written English.
D. My spoken English is better than my written English.
XIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words /
phrases given.
1. The artisan/ moulded/ the clay/ so/ he/make/ mask/.
A. The artisan moulded the clay so that he could make a mask.
B. The artisan moulded the clay so as that he could make a mask.
C. The artisan moulded the clay in order the could make a mask
D. The artisan moulded the clay so as he could make a mask
2. Would/mind/show/ how/ conical hat/?
A. Would you mind show me how making a conical hat?
B. Would you mind to show me how to make a conical hat?
C. Would you mind showing me how to making a conical hat?
D. Would you mind showing me how to make a conical hat?
3. You/ should/ use/ dictionary/ look/ meaning/ new words/.
A. You should use a dictionary to look after the meaning of new words.
B. You should use a dictionary to look for the meaning of new words.
C. You should use a dictionary to look up the meaning of new words.
D. You should use dictionary to look up the meaning of new words.
4. They/ spend/ week/ carve/ this statue/ from wood/.
A. They spent a week carving this statue from wood. B. They spent a week carve this statue from wood.
C. They spent a week to carving this statue from wood. D. They spent a week to carve this statue from
wood.
5. Last weekend/ I/ go/ Van Phuc village/ buy/ nice/ silk scarf/ mother.
A. Last week I went to Van Phuc village to buy nice silk scarf for my mother.
B. Last week I went to Van Phuc village and bought a nice silk scarf for my mother.
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C. Last week I went to Van Phuc village to buy nice silk scarf to my mother.
D. Last week I went to Van Phuc village and buy a nice silk scarf to my mother.
6. I / look forward / make / own conical hat / Tay Ho village / Hue.
A. I look forward to making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
B. I look forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
C. I look forward making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
D. I am looking forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
7. He / say / he / be/ artisan / workshop / since 2010.
A. He said he was an artisan of the workshop since 2010.
B. He said was an artisan at the workshop since 2010.
C. He said he had been an artisan of the workshop since 2010.
D. He said he has been an artisan at the workshop since 2010.
8. He/ wish/ parents/ put/ themselves/ his shoes/.
A. He wishes his parents could put themselves under his shoes.
B. He wishes his parents will put themselves in his shoes.
C. He wishes his parents could put themselves in his shoes.
D. He wishes his parents can put themselves in his shoes.
9. I/ prefer/ live/ countryside/ live/ big cities/.
A. I prefer to live in the countryside than living in big cities.
B. I prefer to live in the countryside to living in big cities.
C. I prefer living in the countryside than living in big cities.
D. I prefer living in the countryside to living in big cities.
10. Mexico City/ not/ expensive/ London/ it/ much/ crowded/.
A. Mexico is not so expensive than London because it is much more crowded.
B. Mexico is not as expensive than London, but it is much more crowded.
C. Mexico is not so expensive as London; however, it is much more crowded.
D. Mexico is not so expensive as London, and it is much more crowded.
XIV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Tom: “Why don't we bring our own lunch?” Helen: “_____________”
A. So do I. B. Good idea. C. Yes, please. D. You're welcome.
2. James: Do you mind if we stop by the local art gallery today? Phoebe: ______, I love art! Let's go.
A. Yes, of course. B. No, I'm full now. C. Don't do that. D. Not at all
3. Sam: Let's buy some traditional crafts as souvenirs for our friends. Josh: __. They'll love handmade
gifts.
A. That's my pleasure. B. That's a great idea! C. It's very kind of you. D. I don't think it's
suitable.
4. Sam: Would you mind turning down the music a bit? Niko: _______________, I'll lower the volume.
A. Not at all. B. Yes, of course. C. Thank you. D. My pleasure
5. Liam: Thanks for showing me around the city! Leo: _______________ I hope you enjoyed it.
A. That's interesting. B. Congratulations. C. I'm afraid you can't. D. You're welcome.
6. Sue: The city lights at night are mesmerizing, aren't they? Nami: ___________. It's like a sea of stars.
A. Absolutely. B. I have no idea. C. I'm afraid. D. Sounds great.
7. Linh: “What's the best way to get around Hanoi Old Quarter?” Bao: “___________”
A. Great, thanks. B. That's useful. C. It's worth seeing. D. I suggest going by
rickshaw.
8. Tom: “How was your trip to Japan?” Helen: “__________”
A. It was amazing. B. Thanks for your compliment. C. I went there by plane. D. I couldn't believe it.
9. Susan: “Technology has completely changed the way we live”. Peter: “__________”
A. That's true. B. It doesn't matter. C. Yes, I'd love to. D. I suppose I do.
10. Anna: “I'm having an important test tomorrow.” Kim: “__________”
A. Watch out! B. Good luck! C. That sounds good. D. You're welcome.

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