TRƯỜNG THCS BA ĐÌNH ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP HỌC KỲ I ( 2023-2024)

TỔ NGOẠI NGỮ MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9

MÔN TIẾNG ANH
REVISION CONTENTS:
From Unit 1 to Unit 5
I. Topics:
Unit 1: Local environment
Unit 2: Country life and City life
Unit 3: Teen stress and pressure
Unit 4: Life in the past
Unit 5: Wonders of Vietnam.
II. Vocabulary: nouns, verbs, adjectives… related to above topics.
III. Pronunciation: Word stress (practise pronouncing words in Glossary, page 74-75 )
II. Grammar:
- Tenses: Present/Past simple / Present continuous/Future simple/ Present perfect…
- Complex sentences
- Phrasal verbs
- Comparison of adjectives and adverbs
- Reported speech
- Passive voice: impersonal passive.
- Suggest + V-ing/clause with should
- Used to and wishes for the present
- Question words before to-infinitive
III. Skills:
1. Reading: Reading for general and specific information about :
- A traditional craft village
- The features of a city
- A helpline service for teens in Vietnam
- Children’s pastimes in the past
- A man-made wonder of Vietnam.
2. Writing: Rewrite sentences without changing their meaning, using the clues given

PRACTICE
A. PHONETICS
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. extended B. entertain C. picturesque D. elevated
2. A. thatched B. spectacular C. snack D. rickshaw
3. A. columnist B. frustrated C. multicultural D. adulthood
4. A. helpline B. empathise C. entertain D. depressed
5. A. craft B. carve C. aware D. cast
 6. A. craftsman B. house-keeping C. cost D. preserve
7.A. great B. treasure C. measure D. pleasure
8. A. spectacular B. structure C. sculpture D. picturesque
9. A. preserve B. sculpture C. skill D. risk
10. A. attraction B. artisan C. frame D. handicraft
11. A. drumhead B. illustration C. earplug D. drugstore
12. A. embroider B. preserve C. benefit D. effect
13. A. authentic B. thread C. thereby D. theory
14. A. conflict B. factor C. indicator D. concentrate
15. A. wandered B. determined C. behaved D. embarrassed
16. A. account B. about C. sound D. young
17. A. chaotic B. characteristic C. Christmas D. charity
18. A. geology B. photography C. classify D. psychology
19. A. absent B. present C. recent D. decent
20. A. challenge B. champagne C. change D. teacher
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. lacquerware 1 B. absolute 1 C. pollution 2 D. permanent 1
2. A. authenticity 3 B. electricity 3 C. traditional 2 D. uncontrollably 3
3. A. metropolitan 3 B. affordable 2 C. Oceania 3 D. multicultural 3
4. A. adolescence 3 B. adulthood 1 C. cognitive 1 D. concentrate 1
5. A. illiterate 2 B. entertainment 3 C. ability 2 D. especially 2
6. A. neighbourhood 1 B. assignment 2 C. emotion 2 D. supportive 2
7. A. experience 2 B. emotional 2 C. emergency 2 D. favourable 1
8. A. contestant 2 B. picturesque 3 C. committee 2 D. astounding 2
9. A. imperial 2 B. spectacular 2 C. historical 2 D. recognition 3
10. A. prefer 2 B. inspire 2 C. design 2 D. mention 1
11. A. traditional 2 B. minority 2 C. fashionable 1 D. convenient 2
12. A. relative 2 B. opinion 2 C. invention 2 D. musician 1
13. A. entertainment 3 B. education 3 C. development 2 D. interactive 3
14. A. facility 2 B. illiterate 2 C. downtown 2 D. limestone 1
15. A. administrative 2 B. astounding 2 C. geological 3 D. contestant 2
16. A. skyscraper 1 B. sculpture 1 C. downtown 2 D. craftsman 1
17. A. movement 1 B. passage 1 C. practical 1 D. solution 2
18. A. temper 1 B. parade 2 C. healthy 1 D. social 1
19. A. sculpture 1 B. refreshment 2 C. intention 2 D. exciting 2
20. A. grandparent 1 B. importance 2 C. buffalo 1 D. violence 1

B.VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

I. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. It’s careless ________ to let your children play with fire.
A. of you B. with you C. to you D. for you
2. ________ I was talking to my teacher, my friends were waiting for me outside the classroom.
A. While B. Although C. In order that D. Meanwhile
3. Where ________ before you moved here?
 A. did you use to live B. used you to live
C. do you use to live D. did you used to live
4. If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest ________ the manufacturer directly.
A. contact B. contacting C. to contact D. to contacting
5. ________ that many of our man-made wonders have been damaged.
A. It is reported B. It reported C. They said D. They reported
6. In 1900, the tram system was a major ________ in Ha Noi.
A. means of transport B. mean of transport
C. kinds of transport D. kind of transport
7. I wish that he ________ to me about his living conditions.
A. will never lie B. would never lie C. would lie never D. could never lie
8. Youngsters love to eat from street ________ for the cheap price.
A. vans B. trucks C. vendors D. business
9. This laptop is much more user-friendly, but it costs ________ the other one.
A. so much as B. as many as C. twice as many D. twice as much as
10. It is important to decide if promotion should be based on merit or ________.
A. seniority B. gender C. year D. weight
11. It is hard ________ us to persuade him to believe what we said.
A. with B. of C. for D. to
12. It was unprofessional ________ casual clothes to the international conference.
A. for her to wear B. of her to wear C. of her wear D. for her wearing
13. It is ________ that the best time to visit Hanoi is September.
A. believed B. worth C. rumored D. wondered
14. _____________ he’s spent a lot of money redecorating his shop, he cannot make any more profit.
A. In order to B. Although C. So that D. Because of
15. This company has gone bankrupt. Do you know who will ______________?
A. take care of it B. look after it
C. take it over D. turn it up
16. She’s just received a large order from Japan,but she is afraid of not finishing her order on time
_____________ her workshop lacks good artisans.
A. because B. in order to C. although D. so that
17. The people in this village are trying to change their designs and quality of their handicrafts
____________ their products can be exported to many countries in the world.
A. so that B. in order to C. because D. though
18. The people in my village cannot earn money for their daily life. They can’t _____________ this
traditional craft. They have to find other jobs.
A. help out B. live on C. work on D. set up
19. Your pink shoes go ___________ your trousers nicely.
A. with B. in C. for D. off
20. Look _________! You’re going to drop the vase if you’re not careful.
A. up B. out C. in D. ahead
21. If milk smells bad; you can be certain it has __________ off.
A. come B. got C. decayed D. gone
22. At Bat Trang village, they sell beautiful earthen wares at __________ prices.
A. cheap B. positive C. affordable D. favourist
 23. In the central park, there is a statue ___________ from a single block or marble.
A. moulded B. cut C. carved D. built
24. My sister asked me ___________ to use the new washing machine.
A. how B. what C. why D. where
25. Peter was expelled from the volunteer team __________ his misbehavior.
A. in spite of B. regardless of C. except D. because of
26. She has failed her driving test for three times. She feels ___________ now.
A. depressed B. worried C. stressed D. calm
27. The boy looks ___________ when he sees his parents at the door of the classroom.
A. relaxed B. confused C. tired D. left-out
28. Hoa said she was very ____________ ,and she didn’t want to go to the cinema with us.
A. quick B. fast C. smoothly D. tired
29. Huy got a bad mark for his English test. He must have been really _____________.
A. disappointed B. relaxing C. interesting D. happy
30. We take turns to make an English presentation about keeping our environment clean and green. This
opportunity makes everyone feel more _____________ in speaking English.
A. worried B. tense C. confident D. frustrated
31. Minh feels very proud and ____________ at the gold medal he has got.
A. delighted B. unhappy C. stressed D. strong
32. If you study hard and you feel tired, you had better take a rest and ________________ for some minutes.
A. encourage B. relax C. advise D. empathise
33. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a complex that ___________ royal palaces and monuments.
A. consist of B. consists of C. consists on D. consist on
34. I suggest the government should _____________ the number of visitors every day.
A. limiting B. limited C. limit D. limits
35. Perfume pagoda is a religious site ____________ being a great sight-seeing spot in Viet Nam.
A. the same as B. as well as C. such as D. and
36. __________ that the temple was built on the current site of Thien Tru in the 15th century.
A. It is think B. It was thought C. They thought D. It is thought
37. Phong suggested ___________ all our homework before going to the cinema.
A. must finish B. finishing C. finished D. should finish
38 I wish I ________ enough money to buy a laptop.
.
A. shall have B. have had C. had D. have
39 Mrs. Brown, whose son won the first _______ in the language contest, feels very happy.
.
A. prizes B. price C. prize D. priced
40 If Thanh________ rich, he________ around the world.
.
A. would be - traveled B. were - would travel
C. is - will travel D. will be - travels
41 ________ Thai have ________ valuable legacy of myths, legends, ancient tales, versed stories, and
. folksongs
A. The - an B. The - the C. The - a D. A - an
42 The limestone formation of Thien Duong Cave is more ________ than that of Phong Nha Cave.
.
A. sight-seeing B. probable C. spectacular D. geological
43 You should have a dictionary to ________ the words that you don't know their meanings.
.
A. look for B. look into C. look up D. look after
44 She has decided to ________ swimming because it is very good for her health.
.
A. take to B. take with C. take up D. take in
45 "Let's catch up over a cup of coffee this weekend, ________ ?"
.
A. shall we B. won't us C. will they D. will you

III. Find a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence and correct it.
1. We have no idea who talking to when we have problem.
A B to talk C D
2. Nick asked Phong whether he had gone to Mai’s birthday party last night.
A B C D the previous night
3. Lan is very depressing because her closet friend is moving to another city.
A depressed B C D
4. Their daughter said that she doesn’t want to take exams into economics universities.
A B didn’t C D
5. I don’t know what to do as these instructions are extremely confused.
A B C D confusing
6. It is saying that the Temple of Literature was built in the the 11th century.
A said B C D
7. They suggest that we must book a hotel by the Perfume River.
A B should C D
8. Many people have been claimed that the show tickets are too expensive.
A B claimed C D
9. We suggest to cycle to the castle in the north at four o’clock this afternoon.
A cycling B C D
10. A coat should been worn because it is very cold out.
A B be worn C D
11. I asked them if they teach other foreign languages besides English.
A B taught C D
12. She said that she would phone me this morning, but it is now 12.00 and she didn't phone yet.
A B phoned C D
13. City authorities are spending more and more money on public transport to make it well.
A B C D better
14. The boy laughed happy as he played with the teddy bear.
A B happily C D
15. Mr. Quang usually reads a newspaper during his breakfast, hasn't he?
A B C D doesn’t he
16. Did she used to have long hair?
A B use C D
17. We have no idea who talking to when we have problems.
A B to talk C D
18. At that time he had to work hardly than ever before.
A B C harder D
19. The baskets are wove from strips of willow
A B woven C D
20. The holiday was very cheap that we booked one immediately.
A B so C D

IV. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself so that its enemies cannot find it.
A. cover B. beautify C. show D. locate
2. Solar energy doesn't cause pollution, but it is not cheap.
A. expensive B. effective C. commercial D. possible
3. If you follow these simple rules, not only will you save money, but also the environment will be cleaner.
A. earn B. count C. waste D. replace
4. Animal communication is not a straight forward subject. It’s complicated because animals communicate
differently with each other.
A. impossible to express B. difficult to understand
C. easy to interpret D. interesting to study
5. We must not let small children play in the kitchen. It is a dangerous place.
A. handy B. suitable C. central D. safe
6. With the help of the Internet, information can reach every’ corner of the world swiftly.
A. at a low speed B. at a high price
C. with some difficulty D. unexpectedly
7. The tendency to develop cancer, even in high-risk individuals, can be decreased by increasing the amount
of fruit and vegetables in the diet.
A. consuming B. growing C. lessening D. stopping
8. With butterflies in my stomach, he waited for his job interview.
A. nervously B. patiently C. happily D. courageously
9. I find playing sports, like badminton, an exciting way to exercise.
A. stimulating B. regular C. normal D. boring
10. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. come up B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. go down

V. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. We had a discussion in class today about requiring students to wear, school uniforms.
A. ban B. arrangement C. reduction D. debate
2. Everyone has their own style of studying. I prefer to study by myself so I am not disturbed.
A. location B. method C. culture D. network
3. Electric cars are better for the environment. In addition, they can save money on petrol.
A. In conclusion B. For example C. Nevertheless D. Furthermore
4. Have you found out how much all this is going to cost? Is it expensive?
 A. got information about B. found by chance
C. talked to someone about D. met someone and asked
5. Everything seems to be very complicated, and the police have promised to look into the problem.
A. discover B. examine C. investigate D. communicate
6. The new camera didn’t work, so she took it back to the shop.
A. was out of date B. was out of order
C. didn’t break down D. became too old
7. The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in the countryside.
A. visiting B. existing C. safe D. helpful
8. Sue and Daisy are as different as chalk and cheese. No wonder their friendship has broken up recently.
A. changed B. ended C. improved D. appeared
9. He was astounded at his bad luck. He couldn’t believe it.
A. unhappy B. frightened C. astonished D. amused
10. This organization aims to help the less able in society to lead an independent life.
A. identify B. entertain C. assist D. defend

VI. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
1. A - What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary! B. - “___________.”
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings
2. A. - You look great in this new dress. B. - “___________”.
A. With pleasure B. Not at all
C. I am glad you like it D. Do not say anything about it
3. A. - How well you are playing! B. - “___________”.
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words B. I think so. I am proud of myself
C. Thank you too much D. Many thanks. That is a nice compliment
4. A. Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us! B. - “___________”.
A. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it. B. Welcome! It’s very nice of you.
C. All right. Do you know how much it cost? D. Not at all. Don’t mention it.
5. A.“What do you think of your new laptop? B – “__________”
A. I’m sorry, I can’t. Let’s go now. B. I’m sorry. I’m home late
C. I love it. D. But please be careful with it.
6. A - Would you like a drink? B - “___________”.
A. I don’t like coffee B. I prefer tea C. Coffee, please D. I’m very thirsty
7. A.- How much was your new shirt? B- “___________”.
A. It’s a red shirt B. It’s very cheap C. It was in a shop D. I love it much

8. A- I’m very sorry. B- “___________”.

A. I’m afraid so B. I think so C. That’s all right D. I don’t want
9. A - Can you speak English? B- “___________”.
A. No, I’m not B. A little C. Yes, too much D. What a pity!
10. A- What time shall we leave? B - “___________”.
A. Soonest and best B. The soonest the best
 C. Sooner better D. The sooner the better

C. READING
I. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
To preserve and develop traditional craft villages, in recent years, the local authorities have
conducted preservation of four traditional crafts: brocade weaving, silver carving, blacksmithing, and
carpentry to bring about economic and social efficiency for the development of provincial tourism...
Currently, the province of Lao Cai has formed the clear models of traditional villages. Cat Cat villages has
gradually built its brand with the forging and casting products, textiles of linens of Hmong people. The
famous alcohol villages have found their footholds in the market such as Pho village corn wine (Bac Ha),
Xeo village wine (in Bat Xat commune).
The villages in the province have been associated with tourism spots and promote tourism
development in the community, improve living standards of many families through their home business,
selling handicrafts, brocade products.
In the past, in the villages in Sa Pa, people mostly make their living in agriculture, forestry, but now
there have been many households getting involved in tourism activities of the village.
With the aim of preserving and developing traditional village linked to tourism development, most of the
villages have created its own definition for tourists to learn and explore. In particular, brocade weaving is
dominant, serving the needs of families and tourists. Only in Sa Pa district has 11 embroidery and weaving
villages, in Ta Phin village, and San Sa Ho village with about 1000 households participating and a number of
groups from the district women society, put on the market each year more than 30,000 metres of fabric.
Other districts like Van Ban, Bac Ha have also formed several embroidery villages, attracting thousands of
workers.
1. Cat Cat village is famous for _____.
A. corn wine B. its textiles of linens C. blacksmithing D. silver carving
2. The purpose of preservation of traditional craft villages is bringing about _____.
A. the clear models of traditional villages B. weaving 30,000 metres of fabric
C. the start of tourism D. economic and social development
3. We can infer from the passage that tourism has _____.
A. raised labour income in rural areas B. made all farmers quit farming
C. prevented forests from being cut down D. found its footholds in the market
4. All of the following are true EXCEPT that _____.
A. brocade weaving has become the most important craft in Sa Pa and nearby districts
B. local people can sell handicrafts, brocade products to tourists
C. other districts should start preserving their crafts like Sa Pa
D. preservation of traditional crafts can be associated with tourism
5. The word “definition” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. descriptions of features B. explanation of the meaning
C. quality of being clear D. what tourism means

II 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. numerous C. lots D. great deal
2. A. in B. at C. on D. of
3. A. different B. recover C. suffer D. differ
4. A. pollute B. polluting C. polluted D. pollution
5. A. down B. up C. at D. on
D. WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given.
1. The artisans moulded the copper to make a bronze drum. (so that)
The artisans moulded the copper so that they can make a bronze drum
2. I was very tired after a long trip to Hue. I still went to visit Tay ho conical hat making village right away.
(although)
I still went to visit…away although I was very…Hue.
3. It rained very heavily. We cancelled the trip to the famous Bat Trang craft village. (since)
We cancelled…village since it rained very heavily.
4. Many people like going around the West Lake in early mornings. The air is fresh and the scenery is really
beautiful. (because)
Many people…mornings because the air is…beautiful.
5. I am going to the cinema with my friend this weekend to see the latest 6D Ocean Explore film. (in order
that)
I am going…weekend in order that we can see…film.
6. My brother likes action films. He likes romantics comedies. (and)
My brother likes action films and romantics comedies.
7. Vinh usually stays up late to watch soccer matches. He knows it isn’t good for his healthy. (although)
Vinh usually…matches although he knows…healthy.
8. I’m not interested in soap operas. They are often long and boring. (because)
I’m not..operas because they are…boring
9. Lan went to bed before the game show ended. She was tired and sleepy. (so)
Lan was…sleepy so she went to…ended.
10. David loves wild animals. He never watches nature programs. (but)
David loves wild animals but he never… programs.
11. Their son is allergetic to animals. They decided to get a cat. (though)
They decided…cat though their…animals.
12. He will stay in England for two months more. He can perfect his English. (in order that)
13. There is nothing to eat. We have to go shopping today. (as)
14. I go to Hue next week. I will stay with my aunt and uncle. (when)
15. Mai could have good marks. She studied hard for the exam. (so that)
16. We need an umbrella. It is raining heavily outside. (since)
17. Nick will visit some craft villages. He finishes the Vietnamese course. (after)
18. We decide to go for a walk in the park. It was very cold out. (even though)
19. The tourists wanted to buy some silk. They went to Van Phuc village. (because)
20. They won’t buy the new car. They save enough money. (until)
21. The traditional handicraft villages used to accept the fact that there was a shortage of investments and
human resources. (face)
22. Farmers can earn enough money from traditional handicrafts as they are free between harvests. (live)
23. People in the community have a friendly relationship with one another so that they can follow the same
craft. (get)
24. We don’t have any handicraft products that are well-known abroad. There are thousands of craft trades
nationwide. (though)
25. The conical hat has several useful functions. It protects the wearer’s head and face from sunlight or rain,
and it also works as a handy fan on hot summer days. (because)
Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one.
1. “Let's go to the cinema tonight” he suggested.
He suggested
2. He makes a lot of mistakes in pronunciation. His foreigner friends often don't understand him.
lf he
3. "Don't leave your luggage unattended."
He asked me
4. I left my hometown to go to university in 2010. This bridge was built in my hometown 2 years after that.
By the time
5. "It took me nearly three days to finish this special ceramic vase.", said the craftsman.
The craftsman said that
6. I have never bought such a beautiful and expensive ancient pottery item before
This
7. My brother got a good job in a state bank, then he got married.
Before
8. People have reported that Thien Duong is the longest cave in Viet Nam.
It
9. There will be a lot of difficulties in persuading them to leave early.
It will be very
10. I’ve never read a more romantic story.
It is
11. It took us more than 3 hours to discover the inner Hanoi.
We spent
12. He felt very miserable, so he looked for someone to share his life with.
He looked
13. “If I were you, I wouldn’t trust Tom.”, she told Sam.
She advised
14. I can't afford to spend my holiday abroad.
A holiday abroad is so
15. New York City is the busier than any other city in the world.
New York City
16. "Why do I have to conduct this research?" she asked me.
She asked me
17. I arrived on time in spite of the bad traffic.
Although
18. I think you should spend at least 1 hour every day to practice speaking English in order to
 communicate fluently.
lf I were
19. It is reported that the buildings have been badly damaged by fire.
The buildings
20. The wounded persons were taken to hospital by the police.
The police
21. "Let's go to see a film tomorrow", said Naomi.
Naomi suggested
22. It's a pity I didn't take my doctor's advice.
I wish
23. Nowadays people can talk and exchange information easily thanks to technological advances.
It is convenient
24. This city is the same as it was in the 1990s.
This city hasn’t
25. Someone reported that the situation was under control.
The situation

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