TEST-U.8-U.9-G9-2011

LE NGOC HAN . ENGLISH TEST. Mar-23
Lower Secondary School Time Allotted: 45 minutes
Friday, September 16, 2005. Grade 9

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Teacher’s Comment


QUESTION I. listening comprehension (2pts)

A. Listen to the tape twice and fill in the blanks with suitable words you’ve heard: (1pt)

1. Mrs. Ha is worried about her recent…………………
2. Mrs. Ha should have a………………..check the water pipes
3. A dripping faucets can waste………………..litters of water a month
4. A dripping faucets can waste………………..litters of water a month

B. Listen to the tape twice and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D): (1pt)

………….. ..want products that will not only work effectively but also save money.
A
producers
B
consumers
C
companies
D
storekeepers

Lighting accounts for………………….of electricity bill.
A
10%→15%
B
10%→25%
C
10%→35%
D
5%→10%

Energy saving-bulbs use…………..of electricity and last……….times longer than standard bulbs.
A
1/2…….8
B
1/4…. 8
C
1/8…. 4
D
1/4…. 10

By using the energy saving bulbs, consumers can save about………..to…………….per bulb.
A
US$7→ US$21
B
US$17→ US$21
C
US$7→ US$24
D
US$7→ US$27


QUESTION II.
Pick out the word that has the underlined letter(s) pronounced different from the others.(2.5 pts)

A. congratulate
B. charity
C. warn
D. collapse

A. funnel
B. humor
C. abrupt
D. erupt

 B. Pick out the word that has the stressed syllable different from the others:
A. thunderstorm
B. extensive
C. temperature
D. nominate

A. predict
B. considerate
C. congratulate
D. slavery


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

1. They had a(n)……………….to visit Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum last week.
A
change
B
occasion
C
chance
D
exchange

 2. She has been……………as the president of our company.
A
developed
B
nominated
C
awarded
D
decorated

 3. People often………………… the streets on Easter Day to watch colorful parade.
A
march
B
walk
C
crowd
D
gather

 4. He’s been one of the most…………………….in the “Keep Our City Clean” campaign.
A
scientist
B
activist
C
volunteer
D
activists

 5. On Passover, people celebrate……………from slavery
A
independence
B
their innovation
C
their happiness
D
freedom

 6. The ………………of a tornado looks like a funnel
A
shaped
B
movement
C
shape
D
description






QUESTION III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D): (1pt)
There are many celebrations throughout the year in Viet Nam, but Tet or Lunar New year is the most important celebration for Vietnamese people. Tet usually occurs in late January or early February. A few days before is the time for people to clean and decorate their homes. During Tet, people, old and young, enjoy special food cooked on the occasion of Tet. It is also the time for family members to be together.
1. Tet is also called……………….in Viet Nam.
A
Mid-fall festival
B
New Year
C
Lunar New year
D
Easter

 2. When is Tet celebrated?- It’s often celebrated in late……………….or early…………..
A
January / February
B
January / February
C
January / February
D
January / February

 3. Their houses are often…………………and…………………… before Tet
A
cleaned
B
decorated
C
Washed / repainted
D
A&B are correct

 4. Tet is a chance for family members to…………………………
A
congratulate
B
reunite
C
eat and drink
D
work together

QUESTION V. Fill in the blanks in this passage with proper words by using the given words in the box: (1.5pts)
If you live in an earthquake (1)………………, you should take sometimes to look around your house. Place heavy books on the (2)……………… of the shelf of your