TEST-U6-7-G9-2011

LE NGOC HAN . ENGLISH TEST. April-21
Lower Secondary School Time Allotted: 45 minutes
Friday, February 25, 2011. Grade 9
QUESTION I. Listening comprehension (10pts)

A. State whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE:
Our oceans are becoming……………….by people
.People pump ……………. directly into the sea.
Ships drop about six tons of …………….into the sea each year.
………………….. from factories are let to run directly into the rivers and seas.
Oil spills not only pollute the water but also kill…………………..
B. Listen to the tape twice and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D): (1pt)

Electricity, gas and water are…………….in Western countries.
A
luxuries
B
expensive
C
necessities
D
cheap

 ………….. ..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. Pronunciation & Stress syllable: (1.5pts)

*Pick out the word that has the stressed syllable different from the others:
A. purpose B. luxury C. separate D. enormous
A. efficient B. mechanic C. energy D. organize
**Pick out the word that is pronounced differently from the others:
A. but B. dump C. reduce D. summer
A. happened B. minimized C. recycled D. reduced
***Odd one out of the others:
A. interesting B. increasing C. boring D. exciting
A. nuclear power B. gas C. coal D. oil
QUESTION III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the sentences:
Joe didn’t get good mark……………....he played video games too much.
A
so
B
because
C
but
D
and

My father was…................that I didn’t get good grade in the last semester.
A
disappoint
B
disappointed
C
disappointing
D
To disappoint

I’ve lost my key and I’m looking ……………….it now
A
on
B
off
C
in
D
for

Solar power is considered the………………energy.
A
effect
B
effecting
C
effective
D
effectively


If Helen finishes her homework, she……….….pass the next exam.
A
Aren’t
B
Won’t
C
Can’t
D
will

Unless Paul……..……harder, he’ll get a bad grade.
A
study
B
studied
C
studies
D
Will study

QUESTION IV. Fill in the blanks in this passage with proper words by using the given words in the box:
In Western countries, (1)……………………., gas and water aren’t (2)………………but necessity Companies now realize that consumers want (3)………………. that will not work effectively but also save money. For most North American households, lightning (4)………………. for 10% to 15% of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by (5)………………… an ordinary 100 watt light bulb with an energy saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and (6)…………… eight times longer. Ultimately, the (7)……………. will save money as well as (8)………………….. the earth’s resources
{innovation; products; saving; replacing; with; electricity; conserve; consumers; luxuries; accounts; last; effectively}
QUESTION V. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D): (1pt)
It’s necessary for us to have a day to celebrate for our parents. On that day, children will express their feelings and loves to their parents. Moreover, we have an opportunity to enhance family traditions and members of families can get together. I suggest we can hold this special day on Sunday, April because at that time, the weather is fine. It isn’t necessary to have parties but it’s good idea to have lunch or dinner with all members of the family. Children should give their parents flowers, cards and a special cake. They also serve their parents the food that they like best.