THE FIRST MIDTERM REVISION GRADE 9

2024 - 2025
A. Vocabulary
From Unit 1 to Unit 3
B. Grammar points
Unit 1: LOCAL COMMUNITY
+ Question words before to-infinitives
+ Phrasal verbs
Unit 2: CITY LIFE
+ double comparatives
+ Phrasal verbs
Unit 3: HEALTHY LIVING FOR TEENS
+ Conditional sentence (type 1) with modal verbs
PRACTICE
I. PHONETIC
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. better B. elegant C. speciality D. congested
2. A. ahead B. handicraft C. honour D. hospital
3. A. flower B. know C. allow D. how
4.A. thorough B. although C. loudspeaker D. shoulder
5. A. carry B. garbage C. paragraph D. attraction
6.A. ground B. should C. about D. amount
B. Which word is stressed differently from the others?
1. A. generation B. communicate C. historical D. environment
2. A. intelligence B. facility C. development D. education
3. A. disappoint B. medical C. confident D. badminton
4. A. anxiety B. assignment C. distraction D. counsellor
5. A. delay B. mental C. deadline D. balance
6.A. additional B. optimistic C. priority D. appropriate
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
1. ______ are brave men and women who risk their lives to save others from fires.
A. Police officers B. Garbage collectors C. Firefighters D. Electricians
2. A(n) ______ brings packages and deliveries to your door.
A. delivery person B. police officer C. firefighter D. electrician
3. The villagers always ______ their traditional weaving techniques.
A. shorten B. preserve C. delay D. remind
4. If you have a problem with your light system, you should call a(n) ______.
A. electrician B. garbage collector C. delivery person D. police officer
5. Local ______ can attract visitors from all over the world.
A. handicraft B. tourist attractions C. community D. facilities
6. The city center is always ______ with people during rush hour.
A. bustling B. special C. empty D. quiet
7. The office is located next to a ______ and noisy construction site, which makes it hard to focus.
A. pricey B. reliable C. dusty D. quiet
8. The area is known as a ______ because of all the tall buildings and lack of green spaces.
A. public amenity B. entertainment center
C. concrete jungle D. construction site
9. ______ is the center of the city, where the tallest buildings touch the sky.
 A. Downtown B. Suburb C. Metro D. Sky train
10. To improve your ______, it's important to work out regularly and eat nutritious food.
A. due date B. assignment C. physical health D. anxiety
11. If you feel overwhelmed with schoolwork, it might be helpful to see a(n) ______.
A. distraction B. counsellor C. artisan D. ingredient
12. A positive attitude can help you maintain a(n) ______ outlook on life.
A. urgent B. optimistic C. anxious D. stressful
13. A well-structured schedule can help you ______ your time better.
A. punish B. prioritize C. fatten D. manage
14. Jack feels ______ about his upcoming exams because he hasn't studied much.
A. pleased B. professional C. anxious D. supportive
15. Teenagers often use study groups to help each other ______ their assignments.
A. accomplish B. delay C. change D. improve
16. I try not to travel ______ rush hour.
A. up B. over C. at D. out
17. That song always reminds me ______ my childhood
A. with B. to C. on D. of
18 "I’ve told you many a time not to ride your bike ______ the pavement."
A. down B. of C. in D. on
19. She is responsible ______ looking after the puppy.
A. for B. around C. out D. in
20. My mother always picks me ______ after school.
A. by B. up C. in D. out
21. Maldives is among the countries relying heavily ______ tourism.
A. at B. in C. on D. on
22. Having a balanced life is good ______ your health.
A. for B. at C. on D. with
23. This book is packed ______ useful information.
A. for B. around C. on D. with
24. Ho Chi Minh city is a bustling city. It is always full ______ activities.
A. for B. after C. to D. of
25. The village is famous ______ its traditional wearing and premium quality silk products.
A. for B. about C. with D. to
26. Do you mind carying this schoolbag for me? - _______.
A. Not at all. B. That’s very kind of you to say so.
C. Great idea. D. I guess so.
27. Could you show me how to use this app? - _______.
A. Not at all. B. Sure. C. I guess so. D. You’re welcome.
28. A: Can you open the door, please?
B: _______.
A: Can you open the door, please?
A. I beg your pardon. B. Go ahead. C. Go away. D. You’re welcome.
29. Would you like me to take care of your pet this weekend? – _______.
A. Let’s go. B. Go ahead. C. Thanks. D. You’re welcome.
30. I can make your birthday cake if you like. - _______.
A. You’re right. B. Be right back.
C. Bye. D. Thanks, but I can manage.
31. Let's discuss ______ to improve our community garden.
 A. when B. where C. why D. how
32. Let's find out ______ to attend the cultural exchange event.
A. why B. when C. how D. what
33. We're not sure ______ to place the new benches in the square.
A. where B. which C. what D. how
34. Tell me ______ to bring to the community potluck dinner next Saturday.
A. what B. when C. how D. why
35.He wondered when ______ the weekly meetings at the local community center.
A. attend B. to attend C. attending D. to attending
36. If you want to stay healthy, you ______ eat too much junk food.
A. shouldn't B. won't C. can't D. might not
37. If they start saving money from now, they ______ afford to go to Ha Long Bay on holiday.
A. should B. need C. can D. must
38. If I get the job offer today, I ______ accept it and start working on Monday.
A. should B. might C. need D. must
39. If you want to have a well-balanced life, you ______ stay up too late.
A. won’t B. may not C. might not D. shouldn't
40. If you want to travel to Australia, you ______ have a valid passport.
A. should B. may C. can D. must
41. If they want to graduate, they ______ complete all the required coursework.
A. must B. should C. can D. might
42. She always ______ her younger sister, making sure she's safe.
A. looks after B. looks through C. looks in D. looks up
43. I always _______ early in the morning to avoid traffic.
A. get on B. get around C. get over D. get up
44. We turn off lights when we leave a room to ______ electricity.
A. hang out with B. come down with C. run out of D. cut down on
45. Oscar couldn't go to school last Monday because he ______ a fever.
A. came back B. came down with C. ran out of D. looked around
46. Sarah usually ______ members of her photography club to explore the city and capture its beauty together.
A. takes care of B. throws away C. hangs out with D. passes down
47. Go to the school website to ______ more about the upcoming community event.
A. look for B. find out C. break down D. take away
48. My friends often ______ the city by motorbike every Sunday.
A. get on B. get around C. get up D. get over
49. The more colourful the flowers are, ______ the garden looks.
A. the pretty B. the prettier C. pretty D. prettier
50. The more crowded the restaurant is, the ______ we have to wait.
A. longest B. longer C. more long D. long
51. The ______ the buildings are, ______ sunlight reaches some streets and parks.
A. taller / less B. taller / the less C. tall / the more D. taller / more
52. The harder you work, ______ you might be in your career.
A. more successful B. the successful
C. the more successful D. the most successful
53. The harder he studies, the ______ he understands the subject.
A. better B. well C. good D. best
54. The ______ events the city hosts, the less bored people feel.
A. more B. many C. less D. few
55. ______ doctors a city has, ______ patients experience long waiting times.
A. The most - the fewer B. The more - the fewer
C. The more - the least D. The more - the less
* Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correction.
1. Lucy may be (A) very excited if (B) her father allowed (C) her to (D) take a holiday in Japan.
2. The older (A) a city's (B) historical district is, the most (C) interesting its architecture and stories can be
(D).
3. We aren't (A) certain who contacting (B) about setting up (C) a handicraft stall at the D) community fair.
4. My sister was knitting a (A) scarf, but (B) she ran away (C) yarn and had to (D) stop.
5. If you use (A) the school computer lab (B), you can (C) follow the rules and not (D) play games.
III. READING
A. Read the text and choose the correct options.(A, B, C or D)
Traffic jams and pollution are two big problems in the city. Traffic jams occur when there are too
many cars on the roads, making it difficult for people to move around quickly. To solve this, cities can
encourage people to use public transportation, like buses or trains, instead of driving their own cars. This
would reduce the number of vehicles on the roads, easing traffic congestion. Pollution is another issue in cities
because there is too much dirty air from vehicles and factories. One solution for this problem is to plant more
trees and create more green spaces in the city. Trees provide oxygen and clean the air. By increasing the
number of trees, cities can improve air quality and make the environment healthier for everyone. In
conclusion, we all need to work together to solve the problems of traffic and pollution. By using public
transportation and starting green projects like planting trees, we can make our city environment more
sustainable and enjoyable.
1. Which is a big problem in the city?
A. traffic jams B. pollution C. high buildings D. Both A & B are correct.
2. What causes traffic jams in the city?
A. too many cars on the roads B. too many modem machines
C. too many factories D. too many trees
3. How can cities reduce traffic congestion according to the passage?
A. by encouraging more people to drive their own cars
B. by reducing the number of buses and trains
C. by promoting the use of public transportation
D. by building more roads for cars
4. What is suggested as a solution for pollution in cities?
A. increasing the number of factories
B. planting more trees and creating green spaces
C. encouraging more people to drive cars
D. using more fossil fuels for energy
5. Which sentence is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Pollution is not a problem in cities.
B. Planting more trees is harmful for the environment.
C. We should work alone to solve the problems.
D. To avoid traffic jams, people should use public transport.
B. Read the passage and choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) to fill in the blank.
It's not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time management techniques, it's possible
to (1) ________________ a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, (2)
___________________ a schedule. Plan your week in advance, allocating specific times for studying,
attending classes, and doing homework. You should also include breaks and time for (3)
___________________ or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritise. You should identify the most important tasks
and focus on those first. If necessary, you can (4) ___________________ less urgent activities until you've
finished your important tasks. Finally, don't be too hard on yourself if you can’t do everything perfectly. It's
normal to occasionally feel stressedout. In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher or school (5)
___________________ for support.
1. A. achieve B. provide C. collect D. contain
2. A. give B. make C. work D. hold
3.A. communication B. relaxation C. education D. application
4. A. create B. finish C. delay D. complete
5. A. manager B. counsellor C. collector D. developer
C. Read the passage and choose the correct option ( A, B, C or D) to fill ill each blank.
A local garbage collector is an important community (1) _______________. They work to clean up our
neighborhoods and pick up waste that could harm our (2) _______________. You can often see garbage
collectors drive large trucks and stop at each house or building to pick up the trash. They use special
equipment to lift and empty the garbage cans into the truck.
After (3) _______________ waste from homes and businesses, they take it to a landfill or recycling
center, where the garbage is properly treated. At the landfill, the garbage is buried in the ground so that it
doesn't smell or attract pests. At the recycling center, the garbage is processed so that it can be reused to make
new products. This helps (4) _______________ the amount of waste that goes into landfills and helps preserve
natural resources.
Without a doubt, being a garbage collector can be physically demanding work. They have to lift heavy
garbage cans and work outside in all kinds of weather. Their work plays a crucial role in
(5)_____________the natural beauty of the community.
1. A. neighbor B. helper C. tourist D. adult
2. A. environment B. relationship C. production D. facility
3. A. collecting B. collected C. to collect D. collect
4. A. raise B. remain C. increase D.reduce
5. A. preventing B. creating C. destroying D. preserving

D. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete the passage.

Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the
population does not have any (1) place to call home. Hundreds of millions of people in the
world spend at least some time of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to
(2) _________. However, there are (3)________-things that each person can do to help those people.
One of the things that you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have a
lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (4)_ _ _ _ _ _ homes or improve an
impoverished area. Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own
city. You can also sign up to help at a (5)_ _ _ _ soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind
helping food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.
1. A. common B. regular C. unusual D. fixed
2. A deal with B. get over C look through D. find out
3. A. little B. less C. more D. fewer
4. A. care for B. show around C. set up D. pull down
5. A. urban B. central C. capital D. local
E. Read the text then choose the correct answers.
Practical stress management can help students deal with their worries and become more productive,
competent and efficient. First of all, students must be able to design and stick to a timetable. Choose a relaxing
break between work and study, even if it’s just taking out time to breathe. In addition, a healthy lifestyle is
 essential for students. Let’s drink more water as well as take out time to get some air and exercise.
Furthermore, organization is very important in academic life for dealing with stress. By keeping academic
notes organized, turning in assignments on time, and keeping track of all deadlines, stress can be reduced to a
great extent. Stress can also get worse if a person feels lonely. Therefore, by letting out all your thoughts to
someone you trust, you immediately feel a lot better. However, if you feel extremely stressed out, take a break
and do something you love. Whether it is painting or listening to music, doing something you enjoy can cheer
up your mood and distract you from a stressor. It’s about time that we students accept that we can achieve just
as much in life without all the stress.
1. Practical stress management can help students .
a.deal with stress b. have more time
c. face up to the worst situation d. think critically
2. What should students pay attention to when designing a timetable?
a.They have to arrange time to breathe.
b.They need to set time for relaxation.
c.They don’t need to take notice of certain tasks.
d.They should stop working and studying.
3. What can students do to lead a healthy lifestyle?
a.Visit their doctor as scheduled.
b.Not to put much pressure on time management.
c. Follow the timetable strictly.
d. Go outside for fresh air, do regular exercises and drink more water.
4. Why is organization important in academic life?
a.Because it can help students get good grades.
b.Because it is a must for all students.
c.Because it can help students reduce stress.
d.Because it leads to better results.
5. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
a.You should stay alone when being under pressure.
b.When you feel lonely, you should grab someone to talk.
c.The more lonely you are, the more stress you can have.
d.It is believed that stress can control itself.
IV. WRITTING
A. Rewrite the following sentences using question words+ to- infinitives
1. We don't know where we should put the sofa.
___________________________________________________________________ .
2. Mai wondered how she could ride the scooter.
___________________________________________________________________ .
3. Let us decide when we should start the project.
___________________________________________________________________ .
4. Could you tell me where I can find a good hotel?
___________________________________________________________________
5. A good dictionary tells you how you should pronounce the words.
___________________________________________________________________ .
6. We are not sure who we will meet at the entrance.
___________________________________________________________________ .
7. I can't remember when I have to turn off the oven.
___________________________________________________________________ .
8. I don't know where I can buy the best cake.
 _______________________________________________________________
9. Phong can't decide who he should consult about his problem
 __________________________________________________________
10. I’m not sure which road I should take to the airport.
 __________________________________________________________
B. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the phrasal verb in brackets. You may have to change the
form of the verb.
1. My grandparents gave the skills to my parents. (hand down)
 __________________________________________________________________
2. Before he goes to a new place, he always gets information about it. (find out)
 __________________________________________________________________ .
3. In some villages, people reduce the number of steps to make the handicraft. (cut down on)
 __________________________________________________________________ .
4. He often has good relationships with his classmates. (get on with)
 ___________________________________________
5. During my time in the city, I conducted a survey to gather data about people's eating habits. (carry out)
 __________________________________________________________________ .
6. I love spending time with my friends at the local coffee shop. (hang out with)
→ _________________________________________________________________ .
7. Although I'm not totally used to the life here, I'm trying to continue with my exploration of the city. (go on )
→ _________________________________________________________________ .
8. With the efficient public transportation system, it was easy to move from place to place in the city. (get
around)
→ _________________________________________________________________ .
C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the double
comparative structure.
1. James got old. He became wise.
 _______________________________________________________________
2. The city was modern. The living standard got high.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
3. She spends a lot of time working. She feels stressed.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
4. The children are young. It is easy for them to remember the lesson.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
5. The joke is good. The laughter is loud.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
6. The hotel is expensive. Its services are good.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
7. The road is dusty. My eyes get itchy.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
8. You will have less health worries if you exercise.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
9. You speak English much; your English will be good.
 ______________________________________________________
10. People save much paper, much wood pulp is preserved
 ______________________________________________________
D. Combine the sentence using the modals with "if”.
1. You don’t want to be late for the meeting. You take a taxi. (ought to)
____________________________________________________________________________
2. You enter the stadium. You have a ticket. (can)
____________________________________________________________________________
3. You want to be there on time. You leave here now. (must)
____________________________________________________________________________
4. You want your health to be better. You go to bed early. (should)
____________________________________________________________________________
5. You want to go to England to study. You are good at English. (must)
____________________________________________________________________________
6. Your homework is ready. You take a short rest. (may)
____________________________________________________________________________
7. You want to go home early. You finish your duty. (have to)
____________________________________________________________________________
8. You finish cleaning the floor. You want to go fishing with Tom. (have to)
____________________________________________________________________________
9. You have a lot of money. You work harder and harder. (may)
____________________________________________________________________________
10. You don't study harder. You fail the examination again. (will)
____________________________________________________________________________
Ex3: Circle the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question
1. They keep changing the decoration of the shop ……………… they can attract more young people.
A. because B. when C. so that D. although
2. She is skilled at ________ cloth.
A. doing B. carving C. weaving D. giving
3. If you like, I can ………………. flowers on the cushion covers for you.
A. grow B. embroider C. knit D. make
4. Is it true that you ………….this woolen hat yourself?
A. wove B. did C. knitted D. carved
5. The doll has been …………….out of clay.
A. embroidered B. moulded C. cast D. woven
6. This sports centre is so small that it cannot _..............the demands of local residents.
A. set up B. deal about C. keep up with D. face up to
7. .……….they moved to the city five years ago, they still remember living in a small town.
A. Although B. While C. Whereas D. In order that
8. The students didn’t know ……………to do to deal with the problem.
A. where B. what C. why D. when
9. Lots of people choose to buy houses in the suburbs …………..they can avoid the noise and pollution in the
city.
A. when B. although C. so that D. so as
10. .…………I was talking to my teacher, my friends were waiting outside the classroom.
A. In order that B. So that C. Although D. While
11. She is very good at knitting. She………………herself this sweater. It looks very nice.
A. knit B. knits C. is knitting D. knitted
12. My parents once took to Bat Trang village. I could make my own……………there. I really enjoyed it.
A. pottery B. lacquer C. painting D. sculpture
13. __________ the darkness in the room, we couldn’t continue our studying.
A. Because of B. Since C. Although D. In spite of
14. Mary tries to study as hard as possible ____ she can get the scholarship to study in England.
A. in order to B. so that C. because D. because of
15. She stopped at the post office ___________ she could send the letter to her parents.
A. although B. so as to C. in order that D. despite
16. Japan is the ............. developed country in the world.
A. most two B. two most C. second most D. second in most
17. When my children ...................., I'll teach them how to study English.
A. turn up B. grow up C. get up D. think up
18. In Vietnam, it is normally ……………. in the South than in the North.
A. hot B. hotter C. hottest D. hoter
19. The food is ……………… than the last time I ate it.
A. badder B. bad C. worse D. worst
20. Her voice is …………… than her sister’s.
A. beautiful B. more beautiful C. beautifully D. more beautifully
21. There is nothing ……………. than going swimming in hot weather.
A. gooder B. good C. better D. best
22. Mary is ……………… responsible as Peter.
A. more B. the most C. much D. as
23. Elena was ………………… as anyone could have had.
A. patient a teacher B. as patient teacher C. as patient a teacher D. as a teacher patient
24. The students arrived late …………….. the traffic jam.
A. because. B. owing to C. despite D. so
25. He said he_____________at the “Ritz” Hotel.
A. is staying B. has stayed C. was staying D. will stay
26. He asked me where I_____________
A. have studied. B. study. C. am studying. D. studied
27. Tina asked me how long I_____________a teacher.
A. have been. B. had been. C. am. D. will be
28. She asked me_____________I liked pop music.
A. if. B. whether. C. that. D. A&B
29. The students asked if I was going to teach them physics_____________
A. the next day. B. next day. C. day next. D. the day next
30. My sister dances _____________________than me.
A. gooder B. weller C. better D. more good

Ex4. Choose the underlined part in each sentence (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting.
1. He ran out of his house fast so that catch the taxi.
A. ran B. of C. fast D. so that
2. Although growing up in a poor family, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Although B. poor family C. has become D. businessman
3. Mark went on working despite he felt unwell.
A. went on B. working C. despite D. felt
4. She found it hard to concentrate on her book because the noise.
A. hard B. to concentrate C. because D. the noise
5. We recycle used paper in order to we can save money and protect the environment.
A. recycle B. used paper C. in order to D. protect
6. In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work.
A. in spite of B. old C. goes D. work
7. He said me if I had done my homework.
A. said B. if C. had done D. my
8. They wanted to know how much could you pay for it.
A. want to know B. how much C. could you D. for
9. You promised you will go on a picnic with us the next Sunday
A. promised B. will go C. with D. the next
10. They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
A. asked B. did happen C. but D. to tell
11. My little sister suggested to go to the beach for a change.
A. little B. suggested C. to go D. for a change
12. He asked them what time did the plane arrived.
A. asked B. them C. what time D. did the plane arrived
13. Karachi in Pakistan is the two largest city in the world in population.
A. in B. is C. two D. in
14. China is by long the most populated country in the world.
A. is B. long C. populated D. in
15. He drives the car more dangerous than his brother does.
A. drives B. dangerous C. than D. does

Ex5. Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
1. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
A. The white dress isn't cheaper than the black one.
B. The white dress is more expensive than the black one.
C. The white dress isn't so cheap as the black one.
D. The white dress isn't as expensive as the black one.
2. This is the first time I have ever met such a pretty girl.
A. She isn’t the prettiest girl I have ever met.
B. She is the pretty girl I have ever met.
C. She is the prettiest girl I have ever met.
D. She is the prettiest girl I meet.
3. The new hospital is bigger than the old one.
A. The new hospital is not as big as the old one.
B. The new hospital is smaller than old one.
C. The old hospital is more smaller than the new one.
D. The old hospital is smaller than the new one.
4. Teenagers will be more independent than their parents.
A. Parents will be less dependent than teenagers.
B. Parents will not be more dependent than teenagers.
C. Parents will be as independent as teenagers.
D. Parents will not be as independent as teenagers.
5. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. She was very busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. She was too busy to answer the phone.
C. She was too busy not to answer the phone.
D. She was very busy so that she couldn’t answer the phone
6. The coffee was too hot for me to drink.
A. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it
B. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink.
C. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink it.
D. The coffee was so hot that I could drink it.
7. Though he drove carefully, he had an accident yesterday.
A. Despite his carelessness, he had an accident yesterday.
B. Despite he drove carefully, he had an accident yesterday.
C. In spite of driving carefully, he had an accident yesterday.
D. In spite of a careful drive, he had an accident yesterday.
8. He was very tired but he kept on working.
A. Despite very tired, he kept on working.
B. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.
C. Although he was very tired, but he kept on working.
D. He kept on working although he was very tired.
9. Nam said “I like this book”
A. Nam said that I like this book.
B. Nam said that he likes this book.
C. Nam said that he liked that book.
D. Nam said that he liked this book.
10. Thu said “All the students will have a meeting next week”
A. Thu said All the students would have a meeting the following week.
B. Thu said All the students would have a meeting next week.
C. A. Thu said All the students will have a meeting the following week.
D. Thu said All the students would had a meeting the following week.
11. Linh said, “My younger sister and I bought these cat pets last weekend.”
A. Linh said that her younger sister and her had bought those cat pets the weekend before.
B. Linh said that her younger sister and she had bought those cat pets last weekend.
C. Linh said that her younger sister and she had bought those cat pets the weekend before.
D. Linh said that her younger sister and she had bought these cat pets the weekend before.
12. “Please bring me some fish soup,” he said to the waitress.
A. He asked the waitress bring him some fish soup.
B. He asked the waitress to bring her some fish soup.
C. He asked the waitress to bring him some fish soup.
D. He asked the waitress bring her some fish soup.
13. I said to Nick: “Where are you going?”
A. I asked Nick where was he going. B. I asked Nick where he was going.
C. I asked Nick where is he going. D. I asked Nick where he is going.
14.“Can you lend me some money?”, he asked me.
A. He asked me can you lend him some money. B. He asked me could you lend him some money.
C. He asked me if I can lend him some money. D. He asked me if I could lend him some money.
15. Because the rains had started the mud slides, the homes were not safe to live in.
A. If the rain had started the mud slides, the homes wouldn’t have been safe to live in.
B. The rain had started the mud slides, however, the homes were safe to live in.
C. Due to the rain had started the mud slides, the homes were not safe to live in.
D. The rains had started the mud slides; therefore the homes were not safe to live in.

Ex6. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits blank.
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the population
does not have any (1)__________ place to call home. Hundreds of millions of people in the world
spend at least some time of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to
(2)__________. However, there are (3)__________ things that each person can do to help those
people. One of the things that you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have
a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (4)__________ homes or improve an
impoverished area. Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own
city. You can also sign up to help at a (5)__________ soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of
some kind helping food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.
1. A. common B. regular C. unusual D. fixed
2. A deal with B. get over C. look through D. find out
3. A. little B. less C. more D. fewer
4. A. care for B. show around C. set up D. pull down
5. A. urban B. central C. capital D. local

Ex7. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
In the Mekong Delta, Long Dinh village of Tien Giang province is famous for its traditional craft of weaving
flowered mats. The mat’s high quality makes them popular domestically, and they are also exported to markets
worldwide including Korea, Japan and America.
In spite of its well-established reputation for this traditional craft, mat weaving only started here some 50 years
ago. It was first introduced by immigrants from Kim Son, a famous mat weaving village in the northern province of
Ninh Binh. However, the technique of weaving sedge mats in Long Dinh, as compared with other places in the South, is
somewhat different. Long Dinh branded mats are thicker and have more attractive colours and patterns.
Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice. Long Dinh mat production mainly occurs during the dry season,
from January to April. Weavers have to work their hardest in May and June, otherwise, when the rainy season starts in
July, they will have to put off finishing their products till the next dry season. No matter how much work it requires,
Long Dinh mat producers stick with this occupation, as it brings a higher income than growing rice.
This trade provides employment for thousands of local labourers. At present, nearly 1,000 households in Long
Dinh village live on weaving mats. To better meet market demands, Long Dinh mat weavers have created more products
in addition to the traditional sedge mats. Particularly, they are producing a new type of mat made from the dried stalks of
water hyacinth, a common material in the Mekong Delta.
Thanks to the planning and further investment, the mat weaving occupation has indeed brought in more income
for local residents. Their living standards have improved considerably, resulting in better conditions for the whole
village.
1. In order to meet market demands, artisans in Long Dinh .
A. try to produce various types of products
B. stop producing the traditional sedge mats
C. produce new Products from rare material
D. for thousands of local labourers
2. We can infer from the sentence “Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice” that .
A. both bring similar income
B. both occur at the same time
C. both depend on weather conditions
D. both occur on the same land
3. Despite difficulties, people in Long Dinh try to follow the craft because .
A. they can make the techniques of weaving different
B. they can earn more money than growing rice
C. they can have jobs in the rainy months
D. they can go to Korea, Japan and America
4. We can infer from the passage that .
A. the craft contributes much to the village economy
B. most of the households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats
C. the new technique makes labourers work in the dry season
D. Long Dinh mat production is only well-known in foreign markets
5. All of the following are true about the craft in Long Dinh EXCEPT that .
A. the techniques are a little bit different from those in other regions
B. the mats have more attractive colours and designs
C. it has the origin from Kim Son, Ninh Binh
D. it has had the reputation for more than 50 years

Ex8. Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best sentence that can be made from the words
given in each of the following questions.
1. You/ study/ English/you/ move/ New York?
A. Did you studied English after you move to New York?
B. Had you studied English before you moved to New York?
C. Had you studied English since you were moving to New York?
D. Have you studied English when you moved to New York?
2. He/ very tired/ because he/ not sleep/ well.
A. He is very tired because he wasn't slept well.
B. He has been very tired because he wasn’t sleeping well.
C. He is very tired because he has slept well.
D. He was very tired because he hadn't slept well.
3. They / live / Moscow/ before / they / move / London.
A. They had lived in Moscow before they moved to London.
B. They lived in Moscow before they had moved to London.
C. They had lived in Moscow before they had moved to London.
D. They was living in Moscow before they moved to London.
4. 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 am looking forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
D. I look forward making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.

Ex9. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Astronauts are required to complete a special training program before flying into the space.
A: advised B: suggested C: obliged D: opposed
2. Anyone can apply to train as an astronaut.
A: mission B: cosmonaut C: astronomy D: satellite
3. English is compulsory in most schools in our town.
A: applied B: required C: specialized D: fulfilled
4. We will join in activities to improve our self-care skills.
A: take in B: participate C: interested in D: take part in

Ex10. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Many people who do volunteer work think they are more fortunate than others.
A: lucky B: blessed C: uncomfortable D: unlucky
2. He’s been a bit depressed ever since he got his bad exam results.
A: frustrated B: delighted C: nervous D: stressed
3. We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A: slow down B: put down C: turn down D: lie down
4. Many people succeed in controlling their negative emotions.
A: fail B: resolve C: pass D: develop