ÔN TẬP ANH 9 (UNIT 8) 2012

UNIT 8: CELEBRATIONS

I- Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C, or D in the following sentences :
1- By ______________, it is enjoyable for many Americans to buy a Christmas tree and decorate it.
A. celebration B. tradition C. priority D. memory
2- Was the movie “Star wars” ________________________ for an Oscar ?
A. taken B. recognized C. nominated D. accepted
3- There is a(n) ___________________ need for greetings cards when Christmas day comes.
A. considerable B. considerate C. terrific D. ancient
4- He is famous for his ________________. He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself.
A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness
5- Tuan was an effective ____________________ in that volunteer programme.
A. active B. activitist C. actor D. activity
6- _________________ Easter, many children and adults enjoy painting eggs.
A. On B. At C. During D. In
7- People in Ireland dance __________________ Easter Day to win prize cakes.
A. on B. at C. for D. in
8- Easter is a joyful festival _____________________ comes in early spring.
A. which B. that it C. where D. when
9- Anna was the woman _________________ first thought of Mother’s day.
A. that B. who she C. she D. whose
10- Mrs. Thoa is generous to the poor __________________ she is not rich.
A. although B. but C. however D. so
11- January 1st _________________ widely recognized as New Year’s Day in the 1500s.
A. becomes B. become C. has become D. became
12- In homes, presents __________________ round the Christmas tree on Christmas day.
A. place B. is piacing C. placed D. are placed
13- Passover, a Jewish festival, ____________________ freedom from slavery.
A. is celebrated B. celebrate C. celebrates D. celebrating
14- Father’s Day _______________ a national holiday in America since 1972.
A. has been B. was C. is D. will be
15- “You are a great dancer, Doris !” “Thanks, Rita. ____________________________.”
A. That’s very nice of you to say so C. Well done
B. Let’s have a celebration D. I’m an awful dancer
II- Complete the following sentences with the suggested words :
1- It / be / necessary / have a day / celebrate / our parents.
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2- Children / have / special day / express / feelings, memories and love / their parents.
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3- We have / opportunity / enhance / family traditions.
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4- Members of families / have / chance / get together.
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5- Sunday / a day off / so everybody / free / work / study.
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6- Children / give / parents / flowers / send / cards / bring / special cake.
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7- Children / serve / parents / food / they like best.
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8- I believe / idea / be supported.
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9- The day / be celebrated / nationwide.
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10- Everybody / love / parents / want / be happy.
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III. Combine the two sentences, using: Although/ Though/ Even though:
11. She has been on a diet for 2 years. She’s still fat.
( _______________________________________________________________
12. It was darker and darker. They continued to work.
( _______________________________________________________________
13. The traffic turned red. He didn’t stop his car.
( _______________________________________________________________
14. She didn’t eat much. She was very hungry.
( _______________________________________________________________
15. He often tells lies. Many people believe him.
( _______________________________________________________________
16. The children always love their mother. She behaved not very well to them.
( _______________________________________________________________
17. Her father gave her some bread. She still cried for food.
( _______________________________________________________________
18. The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day.
( _______________________________________________________________
IV. Choose the best answer:
31. We are so proud _________ her for telling the truth.
a. in b. with c. of d. at
32. On Easter Day, people crowd the streets to watch colorful ___________.
a. shows