English 9: EXERCISES FOR UNIT 1

UNIT 1:
TEST 1
I/ Pronunciation.
Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the other.
a. pond b. post c. ghost                      d. go
a. compulsory b. dull c. pull                         d. result
a. continent b. depend c. send                        d. pretend
a. says b. prays c. plays                       d. days
a. climate b. pride c. quit                         d. primary
II/ Find the one choice that best completes the sentence.
Vocabulary:
My pen pal and I are far away from each other, but we always …….. .
a. keep on b. get on                     c. keep in touch         d. write on
Is physical education…….. in your school ?
a. traditional b. additional              c. national                  d. compulsory
Her good behaviours made a deep…….. on all the class members.
a. impression b. expression c. kindness                d. happiness
The…….. language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia.
a. international b. national                  c. continental                        d. country
It seems difficult for me to have a trip…….. at present.
a. abroad b. outside                   c. above                      d. inside
Malaysia is…….. into two regions: The East and the West Malaysia.
a. separate b. divided                   c. parted                     d. comprised
They have…….. for nearly two years, but this was their first meeting.
a. worked b. written                   c. corresponded         d. talked
A person with whom one becomes friendly by corresponding is a …….. .
a. writer b. pen-name               c. pen-friend              d. pen-writer
14. Visitors are welcomed by friendly and hospitable…….. of Vietnamese people.
a. attitude b. expression             c. impression             d. religion
They really enjoy the peaceful…….. in Vietnam.
a. impression b. atmosphere            c. expression             d. faces
B/ Grammar & Structure:
This is a difficult problem. I wish I ……..the answer.
a. know b. knew                      c. had known             d. would know
I couldn’t come to Mary’s birthday party last night. I wish…….. there.
a. I could b. I had come             c. I could have come                 d. came
Mr. Poole has lived in Vietnam for many years. He …….. the hot climate here.
a. used to b. is used to               c. gets used to           d. b &c are correct
She arrived ……..two o’clock…….. the morning.
a. at/ on b. in/ in                       c. at / in                      d. on/ in
I’m worried about my basketball team. I ……..they play well.
a. wish b. hope                        c. want                        d. ask
I wish earned more money, but in fact I …….. .
a. don’t b. did                          c. earn                                    d. didn’t
Sit down everybody. The film is ………to start.
a. ready for b. about to                  c. coming to               d. already
We ………her a happy new year.
a. wished b. said                         c. told                         d. wanted
You can’t smoke in here. It is ………the law.
a. according to b. again                      c. against                   d. opposite
Brown and yellow hair is fashionable………the moment.
a. in b. at                             c. over                         d. on
Tan doesn’t know………about sports.
a. nothing b. things                     c. anything                d. something
I knew Jane………I was a child.
a. until b. as                            c. during                    d. through
It’s pouring with rain again! If only I………an umbrella.
a. have b. having                    c. had had                  d. had
Frenda came to the meeting but Charles didn’t. I wish he………there.
a. did b. were                       c. had come               d. came
Miss White is a nurse. She ………working at night.
a. used to b. uses to                    c. is used to                d. has used to
Precious metals such as gold, silver… ………for making jewelries.
a. used to b. are used                 c. is used                    d. used
You remind me………your uncle. We used to work ………each other.
a. of/ tob. of / with                 c. with / for                d. for/ with
Wear a helmet when riding a motorbike. Helmets are used………our heads.
a. to protect b. protect                    c. protecting              d. protected
I always read books before bedtime. I ………reading books at night
a. am used for b. used to                   c. am used to             d. was used to
You………too fast. That’s why you feel tired.
A. walk b. are walking           c. were walking        d. walked
It’s a pity you didn’t go on a trip with us. We all wish………with us.
a. go b. could go                 c. went