TEST 45 ms - GRADE 9 (After U7 - No. 2)

Khuong Thuong junior high school
Full name: …………………………..
Class: 9………………….
ENGLISH TEST (After Unit 7)
Time allowed: 45 ms (No.2)

I. Listen and fill a word in each blank. (2pts)
In Western (1)__________, electricity, gas and water are not (2)_________ but necessities. Companies now realize that (3)_________ want products that will not only work (4__________, but also save money.
For most North American households, (5)_________ accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this (6)_________ can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100 watt light bulb (7)__________an energy saving bulb. These bulbs use a (8)_________ of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. Therefore consumers can save about US$7 to US$ 21 per bulb.
II. Choose A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (1.5 pts)
1. He is going to the post office ……… he wants to send a letter.
A. because B. but C. and D. moreover
2. 1.We decided not to go out for meal _________ we were too tired.
A. but B. because C. so D. and
3. Who is going to __________ your children when you’re at work?
A. look for B. look up C. look after D. look out
4. Do you want to have coffee …….. tea?
A. and B. or C. although D. but
5. Can you turn ……… the light? It’s too dark.
A. on B. off C. in D. for
6. If we pollute the water, we will have no __________ water to use .
A. hot B. cold C. cool D. fresh
III. Read the passage then answer the questions. (2pts)
Are you looking for a cheap, clean, effective source of power that doesn’t cause pollution or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from our Sun. At present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or nuclear power. This power could be provided by the Sun. one percent of solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the total population.
Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roof of a house and the Sun’s energy is used to heat water. The energy can be stored for a number of days, so on cloudy days you can use solar energy, too.
Sweden has an advanced solar energy program. There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar power instead of gas by the year 2015.
* Questions:
1. Is solar energy an efficient source of power?
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2. Where are the solar panels placed?
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3. How long can the energy be stored?
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4. Is the solar energy used in Sweden now?
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IV. Use Connectives to combine each pair of sentences. (1pt)
I told a joke. Nobody laughed. (but)
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I like watching TV. I like going to the cinema. (and)
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She wears glasses. She wants to see well. (because)
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We are saving money. We want to buy a new house. (so)
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V. Pronunciation (1.5 pts)
1. Circle the best options which have the underlined parts pronounced differently from others.
1.
A.
energy
B.
recycle
C.
dynamite
D.
fly

2.
A.
saved
B.
helped
C.
looked
D.
reduced

3.
A.
dump
B.
junkyard
C.
pollute
D.
adult

4.
A.
leak
B.
beach
C.
leaf
D.
great

2. Stressed
5.
A.
treasure
B.
valuable
C.
pesticide
D.
recycle

6.
A.
disappoint
B.
reduce
C.
suggest
D.
enormous

VI- Fill in the blank space with the correct from of the words in parentheses(1pt
1 She isn’t satisfied with her ................................................ for Tet. (prepare)
2- He often takes part in many ................. volunteer................... (difference / act)
3- Air and water are ................................................ in our life. (necessary)
4- These ................................................ will conserve the earth’s . (innovate)
VII. What do you suggest to the