REVISION FOR THE WHOLE OF GRADE 9 IN DETAIL- VERY HOT

Exercises for Grade 9
TEST I
Question 1. Read the following passage and check T (true) or F (false) to the statements. (2.5 pts)
Holiday of a Lifetime!
Rio de Janeiro
There is a lot to do in this exiting city. There is opera and ballet as well as museums, churches, parks and great beaches. And just outside the city, you should visit Sugarloaf and the Corcovada Mountains. Dining starts late in Rio, around 9 pm. And dancing in the clubs begins around 11.
Buenos Aires
In this unique city of art, culture and history, there are over 150 parks, 42 theaters and museums and shops everywhere. You must visit Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest avenue in the world. The food is excellent and you simply have to try the steaks! The home of tango also offers great nightlife – all night long!
Iguacu Falls
Bigger than Niagara Falls, this is truly an unforgettable wonder. For a real adventure, you ought to take a boat ride. And you must explore the national parks near the falls.

T
F

1. People have dinner late in Rio de Janeiro.



2. Niagara Falls is bigger than Iguacu Falls.



3. Buenos Aires has the widest avenues in the world.



4. Both Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires have an exiting nightlife.



5. Rio de Janeiro, Iguacu Falls and Buenos Aires have unforgettable parks and beaches.



Question 2. Put in the correct tense of the verbs in brackets. (2.5 pts)
1. Mrs. Lan (be) …. a teacher of English for twenty-seven years. She first (start) ..…. teaching English at a small school. After she had taught there for ten years, her family (move) …….. to a big city. Since then she (be) …… a teacher at a big school.
2. I (pass) ……………. up my book to her. She (ask) ……………. me why it had taken me so long to do the work. I (explain) …………..to her that I had had very little time to do my work.
3. I (wear) ……………… sunglasses now because I have sore eyes and the glare of the sun (hurt) …………… them. I (use) …………. dark glasses for several days already, but my eyes have not improved yet.
Question 3. Write a letter to a pen pal introducing yourself, using the suggestions below. (2.5 pts)
Name and place/date of birth
Home address or telephone number
Family members: father/mother/sister(s)/brother(s)
School/grade/subjects
Hobbies/interests
Test II
Question 1. Read the passage and answer the questions. (2.5 pts)
Prague has the population of over one million people. It is not the biggest city in Europe, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. People call Prague the ‘Golden City’ and the ‘ Mother of Cities’ because it has many beautiful buildings and statues. Perhaps the most popular building is the Old Town Hall with its amazing 15th century clock. People also call Prague ‘Europe’s School of Music’. There are many concert halls, and every May there is a famous music festival: ‘ Prague’s Spring’. There are also twenty theatres and many old pubs, wine bars, and restaurants. There is now a modern underground, but traffic is still a problem. It is often better to walk and feel the atmosphere of the pretty little streets.
1. What is the population of Prague?
2. What is the most popular building in Prague?
3. Why do people call Prague ‘Europe’s School of Music’?
4. When is there a famous music festival?
5. How many theatres are there in Prague? ......................................................................................
Question 2. Circle the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the following sentences. (2.5 pts)
1. People all love _________ books.
A. to be reading B. reading C. read D. reads
2. It’s time we _________ work.
A. start B. must start C. started D. starting
3. I’d rather _________ up late every morning.
A. getting B. not get C. don’t get D. gets
4. My bicycle is out of order. I must _________ it .
A. repair B. correct C. clean D. wash
5. Pupils must go to class _________ time.
A. by B. on C. at D. into
6. Hoa _________ in Ha Noi for 3 years so far.
A. has lived B. is