REVIEW FOR SEMESTER 1_ GRADE 9

PRACTICE TEST 1

III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULAR

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

13. The more you study, the ______ you understand the material.

A. good B. best C. better D. well

14. The family tradition was ______ from generation to generation

A. put up B. broken down C. passed down D. taken off

15. An ______ is someone who is skilled in making things by hand, often using traditional methods.

A. engineer B. artisan C. accountant D. actor

16. If you feel tired, you ______ take a break.

A. should B. would C. will D. need

17. She ______ her husband since she left the country.

A. hasn’t met B. have met C. didn’t meet D. doesn’t meet

18. I wish she ______ so sad now.

A. were not B. is not C. hadn’t been D. won’t be

19. The ___________ of historical buildings is important for future generations.

A. preserve B. preservative C. preservation D. preservative

Read the following School Announcement and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks

School Announcement: Field Trip to Cuc Phuong National Park

We are excited to announce a field trip to Cuc Phuong National Park. Please note the following details

Date: Next Friday, February 12th

Departure: School bus (20) _________ at 8:00 AM

Bring: Packed lunch, water bottle, and comfortable shoes.

Explore: Nature trails, wildlife, and learn (21) __________ conservation efforts.

Don't miss out on this (22) _______ adventure

20.A. left B. has left C. had left D. leaves

21.A. with B. to C. about D. in

22.A. educate B. educationally C. educational D. educating

 IV/ WRITING

Rewrite the following sentences without changing meaning

1. My children don’t have free time. They want to pursue their hobbies and interests.
 I wish________________________________________________
2. The last time we visited our grandparents was two years ago.
 We haven’t ___________________________________
3. It’s a pity! We do not have a long summer holiday. (wish)
 ___________________________________________________
4. It's a pity that Sam won't participate in the national heritage preservation campaign. (wish)
 ______________________________________________________________
5. When did you start loving him?
 How long _____________________________?
6. She began living in Danang when she was a child. (since)
 _____________________________________________
7. I have never visited Halong Bay before.
 This is _______________________________________
8. It’s years since she wrote to me.
 She ________________________________________

PRACTICE TEST 2

III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.

13. Students often prefer to study in the school library to avoid many ________ at home.

A. distractions B. priorities C. attentions D. generations

14. This complex of buildings was ________ by foreign troops during the war.

A. filled B. occupied C. packed D. receive

15. In keeping with ________, we cook five-colour sticky rice on special occasions.

A. habit B. ritual C. practice D. tradition

16. My father promised ________ me to the exhibition of traditional games

A. taking B. to take C. took D. take

17. We wish we _________ more time to research changes in student’s learning styles

A. having B. to have C. had D. will have

18. My cousin has gone on an eco-tour many times ________ he was small

A. since B. for C. already D. yet

19. He felt ________ when he couldn’t protect himself from bullying.

A. exhilarated B. thrilling C. special D. helpless

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

SUMMER COURSE FOR CHILDREN

Join our (20) ________ program at Ha Dong's Army Camp, Ha Noi.

This unique opportunity is tailored for children under 14 years old and promises a blend of educational and
exciting activities, including soldier training, book reading, and fun environmental (21) ________ in teams.

For more information and to register, please contact Mrs. Do Lien at 313597.

Don’t miss (22) ________ on this amazing summer adventure for your child!

20.A. 10-days B. 10 days C. 10-day D. 10 day

21.A. assignments B. themes C. trends D. projects

22.A. off B. out C. over D. away

IV. READING

Read the text about the benefits of sports and exercise to teenagers. Choose the best option (A, B, C
or D).

Teenagers can gain a lot from participating (21) _________ sports and exercise. As their bodies and minds
are still developing, (22) _________ active is crucial. Engaging in sports not only helps them become stronger
but also allows them to socialise and make friends.

A significant advantage of sports and exercise for teenagers is improved (23) _________. Just thirty minutes
of daily exercise can lead to noticeable improvements in their health. (24) _________ some may believe
teenagers tend to overeat and gain weight, regular exercise can help manage this. Moreover. instead of
feeling tired, exercise actually boosts their energy levels.

Another benefit of doing sports is the opportunity for (25) _________ interaction. Joining a sports team
enables them to meet new people and build lasting friendships. Many enduring friendships start this way,
through shared experiences on the field or at the gym.

21.A. of B. in C. from D. by

22.A. doing B. taking C. staying D. making

23.A. fit B. fitness C. unfit D. fitting

24.A. As B. Since C. When D. While

25.A. stressful B. healthy C. balance D. social

V/ WRITING

Rewrite the sentences without changing meaning

1. “Don’t forget to cook dinner,” my mom told me.

→ My mom reminded _______________________________________.

2. “You’d better do morning exercises,” I said to my friend.

→ I advised _______________________________________.
 3. “Would you like to hang out with us?” Michael said.

→ Michael invited _______________________________________.

4. “Please turn off the TV,” said Tony.

→ Tony begged _______________________________________.

5. “Don’t move or I’ll shoot you.” the thief said.

→ The thief threatened _______________________________________.

6. "Don't touch the stove," the mother said to her child.

→ The mother warned______________________________

7. "Please close the door," she said to me.

→ She ____________________________________

8. "Close the door," he said.

→ He told_____________________________________________
9. I haven’t met my best friend since I was 18 years old.
→ I last ________________________________________________
10. Have you traveled to Thailand before?
→ Is this___________________________________________
11. When did you begin learning Vietnamese?

→ How long____________________________________________

12. John hasn't played piano since 2015.

 _______________________________________________
13. Take up this course and you will like it.
 If__________________________________________________
14. Get up early or you will be late for school.
 ___________________________________________