Pretest for the 2nd term-E-9-2009

LE NGOC HAN . ENGLISH TEST. (Mid-second Term)
Lower Secondary School Time Allotted: 45 minutes
Saturday, April 18, 2009. Grade 9


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QUESTION I. Vocabulary and Grammar (3pts)

Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the sentences:

He shouted and looked…………at me when I broke the vase.

A
angry
B
angrier
C
angrily
D
angrilly

He is tired……………....he stayed up late to watch TV.

A
so
B
because
C
but
D
and

Is he really…................that you can’t come there?

A
disappoint
B
disappointed
C
disappointing
D
To disappoint

Everyone must take part in …………… deforestation.

A
prevent
B
preventing
C
To prevent
D
prevented

What are you looking ……………….? – My picture book. I’ve lost it.

A
on
B
off
C
in
D
for

I had to pay much money this month for the international………...................

A
calls
B
calling
C
To call
D
called

Scientist are looking for an………………way to reduce energy consumption.

A
effect
B
effection
C
effective
D
effectively

I suggest………………money for the poor in our neighborhood.

A
save
B
To save
C
saving
D
saved

Who looks…………….your children when you are away from home?

A
for
B
at
C
after
D
to

If you live in this town, you……….….earn much money

A
Aren’t
B
Couldn’t
C
Can’t
D
Didn’t

If he……..……a student, he’ll get a discount.

A
is
B
was
C
were
D
Will be

This newspaper is……………..everyday.

A
publishing
B
published
C
To publish
D
publish


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QUESTION II. Reading Comprehension
Fill in the blanks in this passage with proper words by using the given words in the box: (2.5 pts)

Resources, by, standard, with, lighting, countries,
consumers, necessity, save, effectively, effective, to






In Western (1)……………………., electricity, gas and water aren’t luxuries but (2)……………… Companies now realize that (3)………………. Want products that will not work (4)…................... but also save money. For most North American households, (5)………………. Accounts for 10% to 15% of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced (6)…………………..replacing an ordinary 100 watt light bulb (7)……………….an energy saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of (8)……………bulbs and last eight times longer. Ultimately, the innovations will (9)……………..money as well as conserve the earth’s (10)…………………..

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QUESTION III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D): (1pt)
Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly polluted air can cause illness and even death. Polluted water kills many kinds of wild animals and other marine life. Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land for growing food.

The most important problem of mankind nowadays is………………..?
A
Sea pollution
B
wildlife
C
Population
D
Environmental pollution

……………are mentioned in this passage
A
Air and water
B
food
C
Air, soil and water
D
oceans

Wild animals and marine life are killed by………………..
A
Oil spills
B
Waste material
C
Exhaust fumes
D
Polluted water

Polluted air can cause………………..
A
Sickness/death
B
Reducing food
C
healthy
D
strong


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QUESTION IV. Write complete the sentences: (1pt)
If we go on litteringenvironment / polluted)

Liz: I forgot to tell you I was going to Lan’s place.
Mr. Robinson: I’m……………………………………………….…..... (disappointed / not phone)

QUESTION V. Write complete the sentences