13 Đề thi giữa học kì 2 Tiếng Anh Lớp 9
6. Tom suggested _________ to eat.
A. go out B. going out C. to going out D. going on
7. I think we should use electricity _________ to save money.
A. careful B. careless C. carefully D. carelessly
8. That river is _________ with foam.
A. littered B. ended C. thrown D. covered
9. Henry’s mother has just gone abroad _________, he has to look after himself.
A. Therefore B. so C. However D. Moreover
10. We need stronger laws to protect the _________.
A. environment. B. deforestation C. pollutants D. complication
11. The _________ causes many health problems.
A. treasure B. pollution C. resources D. standard
12. In a few years’ time, our houses will be _________ by solar energy.
A. replaced B. installed C. heated D. conserved
13. Television is an _________ means of communication.
A. natural B. alternative C. ineffective D. effective
14. The teacher divided the students _________ four groups.
A. in B. into C. on D. onto
15. The cost of living in Vietnam is low compared _________ Singapore.
A. as B. with C. of D. than
A. go out B. going out C. to going out D. going on
7. I think we should use electricity _________ to save money.
A. careful B. careless C. carefully D. carelessly
8. That river is _________ with foam.
A. littered B. ended C. thrown D. covered
9. Henry’s mother has just gone abroad _________, he has to look after himself.
A. Therefore B. so C. However D. Moreover
10. We need stronger laws to protect the _________.
A. environment. B. deforestation C. pollutants D. complication
11. The _________ causes many health problems.
A. treasure B. pollution C. resources D. standard
12. In a few years’ time, our houses will be _________ by solar energy.
A. replaced B. installed C. heated D. conserved
13. Television is an _________ means of communication.
A. natural B. alternative C. ineffective D. effective
14. The teacher divided the students _________ four groups.
A. in B. into C. on D. onto
15. The cost of living in Vietnam is low compared _________ Singapore.
A. as B. with C. of D. than
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- ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KÌ 2 ĐỀ 1 MÔN: ANH 9 Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút I. PRONUNCIATION: (1,0pt) (Write A, B, C, or D for the word you choose) @. Choose the word whose underlined part Is pronounced differently from that of the other words: 1. A. nuclear B. pollute C. infrastructure D. reduce 2. A. persuade B. wrap C. deforestation D. label 3. A. flow B. household C. folk D. category @@. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others: 4. A. effective B. efficiency C. appliance D. innovation 5. A. ordinary B. recent C. suggest D. regularly II. USE OF ENGLISH: (3,0 pts) Write A.B.C, or D which best completes the sentences: 6. Tom suggested ___ to eat. A. go out B. going out C. to going out D. going on 7. I think we should use electricity ___ to save money. A. careful B. careless C. carefully D. carelessly 8. That river is ___ with foam. A. littered B. ended C. thrown D. covered 9. Henry’s mother has just gone abroad ___, he has to look after himself. A. Therefore B. so C. However D. Moreover 10. We need stronger laws to protect the ___. A. environment. B. deforestation C. pollutants D. complication 11. The ___ causes many health problems. A. treasure B. pollution C. resources D. standard 12. In a few years’ time, our houses will be ___ by solar energy. A. replaced B. installed C. heated D. conserved 13. Television is an ___ means of communication. A. natural B. alternative C. ineffective D. effective 14. The teacher divided the students ___ four groups. A. in B. into C. on D. onto 15. The cost of living in Vietnam is low compared ___ Singapore. A. as B. with C. of D. than 16. Can you give us some advice ___ how to improve English, Ms. Mary? A. of B. off C. on D. after 17. He got wet ___ he forgot his umbrella. A. so B. because of C. since D. but 18. We enjoy learning English ___ we find it very difficult. A. moreover B. and C. however D. but 19. There is a ___ faucet in your kitchen. A. drip B. dripping C. driping D. dripped 20. We are worried about the ___ of the fresh water for the world’s population. A. short B. shortage C. shorten D. shortening III. READING COMPREHENSION: (2pts) @. Choose the, word or phrase (A. B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Are you looking for a cheap, clean, effective (21)___ of power that doesn’t cause pollution or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy (22)___ our Sun. This power could be provided by the Sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the (23) ___ population. Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roofs of a house and the Sun’s energy is used (24) ___ water. The energy can be stored for a number of days; so on (25)___ days you can use solar energy, too. 21. A. source B. resource C. resources D. way
- 22. A. in B. from C. of D. above 23. A. all B. recent C. total D. enormous 24. A. heat B. to heat C. heating D. heated 25. A. cloudy B. cloudless C. sunny D. beautiful @@. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False. Write A for TRUE and B for FALSE: Pollution can kill or sicken plants, animals, and people. Pollution can change the environment. Things that cause pollution are called pollutants. Pollution can get into the air. Air pollution can irritate people's lungs. Polluted air can mix with rain to make acid rain. Acid rain kills trees and harms fish in lakes. Pollution can also get into soil and water. From there, pollutants can get into the food chain. Plants take In the pollution from the ground. Animals that eat the plants can be harmed, too. Bigger animals and even people might eat the damaged animals. 26. Animals and people can die because of pollution. 27. In order to make acid rain, people mix polluted air and rain. 28. People call all polluted things pollutants. 29. Fish in lake are harmed by acid rain. 30. The damaged plants can directly do harm to animals’ health. IV. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English: (1,0) 31. I think you should replace those ordinary bulbs with saving energy ones. A B C D 32. We should try to conserving energy in our house. A B C D 33. We are going camping this weekend, so we ask her to look for our dog. A B C D 34. Please remember buying me a magazine on your way home. A B C D 35. I am disappoint that my son didn't win the first prize in the speaking contest. A B C D V. Use the correct form of the word given In each sentence: (1,0 pt) 36. She has ___ provided a picnic lunch for US. (kindness) 37. If we buy recycled ___, we can do a part to save the environment, (produce) 38. The beach in our city is ___ dirty, (extreme) 39. I am looking forward to receiving good ___ from you. (respond) 40. They are discussing the preservation of ___ resources, (nature) VI. Choose the best option A, B. C. or D to complete the sentence: (0, 8 pt) 41. Remember to turn off the lights before leaving ___. A. or you’ll pay more for electricity. B. so you’ll pay more for electricity, C. although you'll pay more for electricity. D. if you'll pay more for electricity. 42. Don’t forget to ___ A. have him do homework B. told him to do homework C. ask him do homework D. request him doing homework 43. It was raining hard, ___. A. however, we had to cancel the game. B. but we had to cancel the game, C. so we had to cancel the game. D. because we had to cancel the game. 44. ___ to school by public bus? A. Shall you go B. Let’s go C. Why not we go D. Why not go VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that It has a similar meaning to the first sentence: (1,2pts) 45. Ride your bike carefully or you will cause accident. If you 46. Nam dances wonderfully. Nam is 47. My friend failed his exam because or his laziness. As
- ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KÌ 2 ĐỀ 10 MÔN: ANH 9 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest (1pt): 1.A. pesticide B. provide C. solid D. dynamite 2.A. turned B. Laughed C. Disappeared D. warned. 3.A. considerate B. celebrate C. Nominate D. congratulate. 4.A. workers B. holidays C. Bananas D. helmets. 5.A. supposed B. increased C. Crossed D. promised. II. Choose the correct answer (3pts): 6. Most of earthquakes in the world___ in the Ring of Fire. A. happen B. hit C. erupt D. occur. 7. The men and animals ___ you saw on TV were from Japan. A. that B. which C. where D. whom. 8. Mr. Brown is ___ that people have spoiled this area. A. disappoint B. disappointed C. to disappoint D. disappointing. 9. She is looked forward to ___ his first pay packet. A. receive B. have receive C. receiving D. be receiving. 10. If she ___ enough money, She ___ a new car. A. have/ will buy B. has/will buy C. had/will buys D. has/buys. 11. The baby is crowing ___ his father’s legs. A. and B. among C. between D. before. 12. ___ he comes in haft an hour, I shall go alone. A. Unless B. If C. Although D. Despite. 13. Congratulations ___ your first prize in the English Speaking Contest. A. in B. at C. for D. on. 14. ___ is now a serious problem in many countries. A. Plant trees B. Deforestation C. Burden D. Festival. 15. I suggest that we___ money for the poor people in our neighborhood. A. save B.to save C. saving D. should save. 16. “What are you looking ___? – “ My picture book. I’ve lost it” A. for B. on C. at D. in. 17. Auld Lang Syne is a song ___ is sung on New Year’s Eve. A. whom B. that C. which D. B&C correct. 18. Lan is very tired. ___, she has to finish her assignment before going to bed. A. Therefore B. So C. However D. Although. 19. Toyota cars ___ in Japan. – It’s very beautiful. A. will produce B. are produced C. produced D. to produce. 20.Phu Yen will have temperature ___ 23 degree Celsius and 27 degree Celsius. A. between B. which C. therefore D. with. III. Choose the correct preposition to complete the following sentences (1pt): 21. Lan apologized ___ breaking my phone. A. to B. for C. about D. on. 22. Don’t forget to turn ___ the TV before going to bed. A. out B. on C. off D. up. 23. I always think ___ you. I miss you very much. A. about B. in C. by D. with. 24. It is nice ___ you to help us with our housework, A.to B. about C. for D. of. 25. The girl keeps ___ asking his mother about protecting the environment. A. in B. of C. on D. up. IV. Identify and choose one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect (1pt): 26. I think we should taking a shower instead of a bath to save energy. A. instead of B. to save C. think D. taking. 21
- 27. He met many friends which encouraged him in his work. A. him B. which C. met D. his work. 28.Although my sister was tired, but she helped me with my homework. A. but B. was C. Although D. with. 29. Mr. Hoang, thatis sits to me,is Tom’s father. A. sits B. father C. is D. that. 30.Some people think that Godscreatevolcano eruption. A. that B. Some people C. volcano D. create V. Read the passage and choose the correct answer (1pts): “ In the United States, people celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Father’s Day is celebrated throughout the United States on the third Sunday in June. On this occasion, mother and father usually receive greeting cards and gifts from family members. The best gift of all for an American Mom is a day of leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often hard. The working mother enjoys the traditional Mother’s Day custom of breakfast cooked by her family and served to her on a tray in bed. Later in that day, it’s also traditional for the extended family group to get together for dinner, either in a restaurant or in one of their homes ” 31. When do American people celebrate Mother’s Day? A.the second Sunday in May. B. the third Sunday in June. C. on March, 8th. D. the second Sunday in June. 32. Do Vietnam people celebrate Father’s Day? A. Yes, they do. B. No, they don’t. C. Yes, it is D. No, it isn’t. 33.A day of leisure is the best gift of all for an American Mom? A. It’s the best gift. B. Lucky money C. Yes, it is. D. Well-done. 34. What do mother and father receive on this occasion? A. gifts B. greeting cards C. money D. A&B correct. 35. Where do the familymember have their dinner party on this occasion? A. family group. B. restaurant or their homes C. hotel D.Stadium. VI. Read then choose the best answer to complete the passage (1pt): In many country nowadays, electricity, gas and water are necessities, companies which produce household goods realize that consumers want products that will not only work effectively, (36)___save money. In North America, household lighting accounts for 10% to 15% of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be (37)___by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy- saving bulb. Consumers can save US7toUS7toUS 21 per bulb. In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for refrigerators, freezers and washing machines, the labels tell the consumers (38)___ energy efficiency each model has. (39)___ with other appliances in the same category. The final result is that these innovations will save money as well as conserve the Earth’s (40)___. 36.A. but also B. so C. although D. because. 37.A. result B. repaired C. replaced D. reduced. 38.A. how many B. how much C. how long D. how far. 39.A. congratulations B. kept C. compared D. thought. 40.A.energy B. natural C. resources D. exchange. VI. Use the word given in brackets to combine each pair of sentences into one (2pts): 41. Tet is a festival. Tet occurs in late January or early February. (WHICH) à___. 42. Mrs. Mai is an engineer. She lives in Ho Chi Minh City. (WHO) à___. 43. She can’t buy a new car. Because she don’t have enough money. (IF) à___. 44. In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car. (ALTHOUGH) The end
- ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KÌ 2 ĐỀ 11 MÔN: ANH 9 Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút A.PRONUNCIATION Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (1.0 pt) 1. A.label B.plumber C.bulb D.bill 2. A.mother B.then C.weatherman D.anything 3. A.refilled B.walked C.reduced D.dropped 4. A.dream B.team C.spread D.teacher B.LANGUAGE FOCUS Question I. Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. (1.25 pts) 1.Easter is a joyful festival ___ comes in early spring. A.who B.where C.whom D.which 2. They were having dinner ___ I arrived. A. what B. when C. while D. how 3.John is proud ___ his father and loves him so much. A. about B. for C. of D. in 4.Mrs.Hoa is generous to the poor ___ she is not rich. A.even though B. as C.however D.so 5.My shoes are dirty. I’d better take them ___ before I come in. A.away B.up C.on D.off Question II. Write the correct form of the verb in each bracket. (1.25 pts) 1. My class ___ (visit) Uncle Ho’s mausoleum last weekend. 2.We ___ (not meet) our classmates since we left school. 3.If we don’t try to control pollution, it ___ (be) too late. 4.My father ___ (leave)HanoiforHo Chi Minh Citytwo days ago. 5.Every day, my sister walks to school, but today she ___ (go) by bike. Question III. Give the correct form of the words given in brackets. (1.0 pt) 1.Tet or Lunar New Year holiday is the most important ___ for Vietnamese people. (CELEBRATE) 2.Follow the instructions on the back of the packet ___. (CARE) 3.Tsunamis, earthquakes and typhoons are ___ disasters. (NATURE) 4. ___, the meat associated with Easter is lamb. (TRADITION) Question IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.(0.75 pt) 1.Would people be able to fly if they have feathers instead of hair? A B C D 2.What about use public buses instead of motorbikes to reduce exhaust fume? A B C D
- 3.We were young and inexperienced. However, we made a lot of mistakes. A B C D C.READING Complete the passage with the words in the box, then answer the questions bellow. (1.5 pts) from as which them because of Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But pollution problem is ___ (1) complicated as it is serious. It is complicated ___ (2) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust ___ (3) automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. But automobiles provide transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much of the material ___ (4) pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number ___ (5) people. Too much fertilizer or pesticide can ruin soil, but fertilizers and pesticide are important aids to the growing of crops. Thus, to end or reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that benefit ___ (6). Most people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways. Answer the questions: (1.0 pt) 1.What is the passage about? -> 2.Why is the pollution problem complicated? -> 3.Do factories discharge a lot of the material that pollutes the water? -> 4.What would people have to do if they want to reduce pollution? -> D.WRITING Question I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first. (1.25 pts) 1.The author has written a special edition for children. ->A special edition . 2. She went to bed early because of her sickness. -> Because she 3. Mrs.Brown has just bought a car. The car is very fast and modern. -> Mrs.Brown has just . 4.“What about changing the date of the meeting again?” Mr. Nick said. -> Mr.Nick suggested 5. My nephew enjoys feeding fish every morning. -> My nephew is interested Question II. Rearrange the word or phrase in the right order to have meaningful sentences. (1.0 pt) 1. she / would not / I / make / so / wish / much / noise /. -> 2. using / bulbs / energy-saving / about / instead of / 100-watt light bulbs / What /? -> 3.Last summer, / with / went / Nha Trang / Liz / parents / to / her /. -> 4. should / playing / not / much / of / free / Children / time / spend / electronic / games / their /. -> The end
- ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KÌ 2 ĐỀ 12 MÔN: ANH 9 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ giấy thi Phần trắc nghiệm: Chỉ cần viết phương án chọn A, B, C hoặc D Phần tự luận: Viết đầy đủ theo yêu cầu của bài Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất kỳ tài liệu gì) PART A: GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY – LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS I. Choose the word, phrase or expression that best completes each sentence (3.0 points): 1. He's never been to Sapa before, ___? A. is B. hasn't he C. has he 2. "It was a super show, wasn't it? ___ A. Great. I really enjoyed it B. It's my pleasure C. Thanks, you're really kind 3. Scientists are looking for an way to reduce energy consumption. A. effective B. affection C. effectively 4. Because plastic bags are very hard to ___, they will cause pollution A. dissolve B. wrap C. collect 5. If it rains tomorrow, we ___ the trip A. would cancel B. won't cancel C. will cancel 6. A: Can you tell me the way to the bus station, please? B:___ A. OK. Go straight ahead B. Great idea C. Don't mention it 7. May I borrow your dictionary? I want to ___ this word. A. look at B. look up C. look for 8. I suggest that we ___ something for the poor A. doing B. to do C. should do 9. Daughter: Shall we clean up the kitchen, Mum ? Mom: ___ A. O.K B. yes , let’s C. No, we don’t. 10. Lan is very tired. ___, she has to finish her work before going to bed A. However B. Therefore C. Although 11.A: Would you mind if I used your phone? B: ___ A. Yes, I do B. No, of course not C. That would be nice 12. Please turn ___ the music. Your brother is studying for the coming entrance exam A. on B. up C. off 13 The air is polluted ___ the factories produce a lot of smoke. A. but B. so C. since 14. Lan spoke English ___ after she lived in England for several months. A. natural B. naturally C. unnaturally 15. Let me congratulate you on passing the examination A. Yes, let's B. I'm sorry I can't C. It's nice of you to say so
- II. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (1pt) 1. She told me that she will go to Ha Noi the following day. A B C D 2. He felt sadly when he heard the news of her father’s death. A B C D 3. My parents are always worried about me because I enjoy to get access to the Internet. A B C D 4. If you will get here before eight , we can catch the early train . A B C D 5. We suggested he to go on holiday to Italy , but he didn’t agree. A B C D PART B. READING. I. Which notice (A-G) says this (1-5)? (1pt) A B C D
- E II. Read the text and choose the best option A, B, or C to fill in the blanks (1pt) Can you imagine what life would be (1) ___ if there no telephone? You could not call up your friends on the phone and talk to them. If a fire broke out in your house you could not call the fire department. If someone were sick, you could not call a doctor. (2) ___ our daily life we need to communicate with one another. We do this mostly by speaking to other people and listening to (3) ___ they have to say to us, and when we are close to them we can do this very easily. However, our voices will not travel very far even when we shout. The man who (4) ___ this possible was Alexander Graham Bell, a Scotsman, was born in Edinburgh in 1847. Bell, a teacher of visible speech who later moved to Cananda, spent all his spare time experimenting. He was (5) ___ enthusiastic in his research that he spent much time on his day-to-day work and at one time was almost penniless. 1. A. as B. like C. of 2. A. With B. In C. On 3. A. that B. this C. what 4. A. made B. did C. had 5. A. so B. very C. too III. Read the passage, and then choose the best answer (A, B or C) for each question (1pt) Computing is now at the same stage as printing was when the first printing presses were used. Before printing presses were invented, only rich people like kings and dukes could afford to buy books. Often these people were unable to read and hadn't enough time to learn. In any case, the books were so big that it was difficult for anyone to relax with a book as we do today. They wanted books because they were expensive and there was something magical about them. Only a few people were able to write, and it took an extremely long time to write a book. Monks and other people who could write said ordinary people could not learn to read. The position with computers in very similar today. A few years ago, computers were very large and expensive. Business managers and rich people ordered them but they didn’t know how to use them. In many countries, however, the situation has now completely changed. Lots of people not only own microcomputers but also know how to use them. 1. What happened before printing presses were invented? A. Only intelligent and rich people could read books. B. Only kings and dukes had enough money to buy books. C. All rich people bought books.
- 2. Why were books wanted before printing presses were invented? A. to show that the people who owned the books were rich and intelligent. B. Because books were dear and magical. C. Because books showed that the person who owned them was magical people. 3. What is the common feature of a book and a computer? A. They were only for intelligent people. B. They were large and expensive at first. C. Only people who could use them buy them. 4. What situation has thoroughly changed nowadays? A. A lot of computers are sold B. Even children can use a computer C. A person who buys a computer knows how to use it. PART C. WRITING. I. Read the first sentence, and then complete the second sentence with the same meaning (1.5pts) 1. Why don’t we study harder on our English for the entrance exam ? => I suggest that 2. Jane didn’t go to school yesterday because of her sickness => As Jane 3. We are going to have some people build a new house in this area next month => We are going . 4. I can't look the word because I don't have a dictionary => If I 5. “Are you going to visit your aunt tomorrow, Mary?” Asked Tom => Tom asked . II. Write a paragraph (about 100-150 words) about What you should do to protect the environment. You can use the following ideas (1.5pts) - use bananas leaves instead of plastic bags to wrap food - reuse and recycle bottles and cans - go to school by bike or bus - put garbage bins around the school yard The end
- ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KÌ 2 ĐỀ 13 MÔN: ANH 9 Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút I – Choose the best option to complete the following sentences: (10 0,25 = 2,5 mk) 1. You have to take that French course, .you? A. don’t B. musn’t C. needn’t D. haven’t 2. Take this road and you will .at the school in five minutes. A. come B. arrive C. find D. reach 3. I wish I .have to get up early. A. doesn’t B. don’t C. wasn’t D. didn’t 4. It’s wonderful .the weekend in the mountain. A. spend B. spent C. to spend D. spending 5. “The Times” .first printed two hundred years ago. A. be B. is C. was D. were 6. Please stop .that film; it’s very violent. A. watch B. watches C. watched D. watching 7. I have never .any experience of living in the city. A. had B. wished C. done D. made 8. It is a .that you weren’t concerned much about the environment around us. A. sorrow B. pity C. complaint D. sadness 9. I suggest .showers because they can save water. A. take B. takes C. took D. taking 10. Hoa advised Mai .that man any more money. A. not lend B. not to lend C. not lending D. not to lending II. Finish the second one with the same meaning as the first: (6 0, 5 = 3,0 mk) 1. There will be a lot of sunshine in the north-east. -> It will . 2. Peter is sometimes a dangerous driver. -> Peter sometimes . 3. You forgot to turn off the TV last night, didn’t you? -> You didn’t remember . 4. I suggest putting a waste paper bin here. -> Let’s . . 5. The storm destroyed the village completely. -> The village . 6. She last wore that coat two weeks ago. -> She hasn’t III. Complete each of the following sentences, using the words given: (4 0,5 = 2 mk) 1. We / not used / wear / jeans / when / studied / primary school. -> 2. Internet / provide / great benefits / millions of people / all over / world. -> 3. The boys / like / play / games / but / hate / do / lessons. -> 4. lot / new styles of clothes / design / by his shop / every week. ->
- IV. Read the letter, then answer the questions below: (5 0,5 = 2,5 mk) Dear Mai, I’m very pleased that we’re going to be pen pals. I’ll tell you a little about myself, and you can do the same when you write to me. I live in an area of London called Maida Vale. It’s quite near the centre, but there are parks nearby where I often take my dog, Mickey, for a walk. I live with my parents and my younger brother, Paul. My father works for the post office and my mother has a part-time job as a nurse. I go to the local comprehensive school, where I have a lot of friends. I like most subjects, but not all of them! In the evening I sometimes visit friends or stay at home and listen to music, and at the weekends I like going swimming or horse-riding. At the moment I’m working very hard because I have exams soon, so I’m spending a lot of time in the library. I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Write soon! Best wishes, Mary Questions: 1. What is Mai’s pen pal’s name? -> 2. Where does she live? -> 3. Who does she live with? -> 4. What are her hobbies? -> . . 5. Why does she have to work very hard now? -> - Hết -