THE 3RD TEST OF ENGLISH 9

Name:……………………………………….9A… THE 3RD 45-MINUTE TEST OF ENGLISH 9
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A/ STRESS AND PRONOUNCIATION: (7pts)
I. Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the other.
1. A. hoped B. asked C. received D. washed
2. A. means B. rests C. drinks D. surfs

II. Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of other words.
3. A. environment B. pollute C. disappointed D. refreshment
4. A. expensive B. afternoon C. understand D. introduce

B/ GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
I / Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences
Circle A,B,C , or D which needs correction
5-My teacher spoke so quick that I didn’t understand what she meant.
A B C D
6- My teacher told me I was doing well; therefore, my final grade was bad.
A B C D
7. He didn’t know how to solve the problem_________ he asked her for help.
A. since B. because C. so D .for
8. Mr. John turns the TV……….to see the hot news.
A. off B. on C. up D. down
9. I suggest you …………. practise speaking English every day.
A. must B. can C. should D. have to
10. Can you ..............the light ? It`s too dark to do homework .
A. turn off B. turn on C. turn down D. turn up
11. If he ............... a student, he will get a discount.
A. is B. was C. were D. will be
12. She is very tired; ................, she has to finish her homework.
A. moreover B. so C. and D. however
13. My sister sings very .........
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. beautify
14. I have ………………my bag but I can’t find it anywhere.
A.looked at B.looked for C.looked after D.looked in
15. He shouted and looked _____ at me when I broke the vase
A. angry B. angrily C. angrier D. anger
16. It’s very nice ______ you to say so.
A. in B. on C. of D. at

II. READING (3PTS)
1. Choose the best word to fill in the gaps to complete the passage. (1pt)

The environment is something you are very familiar __(17)__. It’s everything that makes up your surroundings and affects our ability to live on the earth – the air we breathe, the continents we live on, the water that __(18)__ most of the Earth’s surface, the plants and animals around us, and much more.

In recent years, scientists have been carefully examining the ways that people affect the environment. They have found that we are __(19)__ air pollution, deforestation, acid rain, and other problems that are dangerous __(20)__ to the Earth and to ourselves. These days, when you hear people talk about “the environment”, they are often referring to the overall condition of our planet, or how healthy it is.

17. A. with B. to C. about D. from
18. A. occupies B. covers C. takes D. replaces
19. A. making B. discussing C. solving D. causing
20. A. almost B. either C. both D. not only

2. Read and choose the correct answer.
Air pollution occurs when wastes dirty the air. People reduce most of wastes that cause air pollution. Such wastes can be in the form of gases or particles of solid or liquid matter. These substances result chiefly from burning fuel to power motor vehicles and to heat buildings. Industrial processes and the burning of garbage also contribute to air pollution. Besides, there are other polluting substances that exist naturally in the air. They include dust, pollen, soil parcles, and naturally occurring gases.
The rapid growth of population and industry and the increasing use of automobiles and airplanes have make air pollution a serious problem. The air we breathe has become so filled with pollutants that it can cause health problems. It also harms plants, animals, building materials and fabrics.