English 9

PRACTICE TEST 1
Time: 45 minutes

I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently
from the rest.
1. a. flow b. row c. know d. now
2. a. fly b. hobby c. energy d. ordinary
3. a. dump b. bulb c. nuclear d. plumber
4. a. garbage b. garage c. sewage d. carriage
5. a. pagoda b. category c. suggest d. regular

II. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in capitals
1. ..is now a serious problem in many countries FOREST
2. The price of..has gone up again. ELECTRIC
3. Burning coal is an to heat the house. Gas is much cheaper ECONOMY
4. If it doesnt rain soon, therell be a great of water SHORT
5. ......are connected about the use of dynamite to catch fish. ENVIRONMENT

III. Choose the correct answer to fill in each blank.

For many young people, sport is a (1)..part of school life and being in one of the school
teams and playing in matches is very important. If (2).........is in a team, it means a lot of
extra (3) and often spending a Saturday and Sunday away from home (4) many
matches are played then. It (5).also involve traveling to other towns to play (6)
.other school teams and then (7)on after the match for a meal or a drink.
Sometimes, parents, friends or (8).students will travel with the team to support their (9)
..side.
When a school team (10)another one, it is the whole school that feels proud, not only the
players. It can also mean that a school becomes well-known for being good at certain sports.
1. a. famous b. popular c. well-known d. smart
2. a. anyone b. someone c. everyone d. no one
3. a. study b. matching c. game d. training
4. a. as b. so c. so that d. although
5. a. ought b. should c. must d. could
6. a. for b. with c. against d. versus
7. a. being b. staying c. leaving d. spending
8. a. other b. another c. others d. the other
9. a. part b. self c. own d. whose
10. a. victories b. wins c. beats d. loses

IV. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find and correct
the mistakes.
1. If there will be too much exhaust fume in the air, our breathing will badly affected.
A B C D
2. We suggest to plant more trees along the streets to have more shades and fresh air.
A B C D
3. Mai didnt go to the zoo with her friends last Sunday because her sickness.
A B C D
4. The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted.
A B C D
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5. Our neighbor will look for the garden when we go on holiday.

A B C D

V. Read the first sentence and then complete the second sentence with the same
meaning.
1. Lets put garbage bins around the schoolyard.
I suggest
2. Tom failed the exam because of his laziness.
Because Tom.
3. Unless we reduce the use of water and electricity, well have to pay more this month.
If we.
4. Lan is a better cook than Hoa.
Hoa cant.
5. You forgot to turn off the TV last night, didnt you?
You didnt.

VI. Write complete sentences, using the words and phrases given.
1. If people / stop / use dynamite / for / fish / lot / sea creature / be / good / preserve.

2. I suggest / that / you / collect / all / bag / and / take / garbage dump.

3. The Pikes / want / use / solar energy / but / not have / enough money / buy / necessary
equipment.

4. I / be / surprise / that / people / walk / grass / but / no one / tell / them / it.

5. Minh / answer / very soft / so / teacher / not hear / her / clear.

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