Đề cương ôn tập học kì 2 Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 - Unit 6 đến Unit 9

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1. UNIT 6: ENVIRONMENT I. Choose the correct answer to fill in each blank. One of the most serious problems (1) . Human life is the dirtying and poisoning of air and water. It is the pollution of our environment. Air pollution (2) .when wastes are poured into the atmosphere and the air becomes contaminated and unpleasant to (3) We depend (4) life on the air we breathe. As the air becomes more (5) More polluted, hazards to health increase. Today we have industrial air pollutants from factories and mills and engine – exhaust fumes. That‟s (6) .some large cities have to ban cars from the city centre to wipe out smoke and limit the emission of poisonous gases and dangerous chemicals from industrial smoke stacks in (7) to clean the air in our living environment as much as (8) . 1. A threating B. threatened C. threatens D. threaten 2. A. occurs B. exits C. appears D. becomes 3. A. breath B. breathing C. breathe D. breaths 4. A. on B. for C. at D. but 5. A. or B. so C. and D. as 6. A. what B. how C. why D. who 7. A. order B. as C. so D. but 8. A. well B. long C. possible D. able II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences. 1.Mai is talking ___ because she has done her test perfectly. A. happy B. happily C. unhappy D. unhappily. 2. If you___ do that exercise, I‟ll explain for you. A. can B. could C. can‟t D. couldn‟t 3. We can reduce air pollution by___ public buses instead of motorbikes. A. using B. use C. used D. usage 4. Who will provide a picnic lunch___ the volunteers? A. with B. to C. on D. for 5. Mrs. Brown forgot her raincoat___ she got wet. A. so B. however C. because D. if 6. Kate speaks English quite___ after three months learning. A. good B. well C. perfect D. best 7. Tuan‟s mother is very___ that he is doing his best at school. A. please B. pleases C. pleasing D. pleased 8. Everyone must take part in___ deforestation. A. prevent B. to prevent C. preventing D. prevented 9. We are talking about the preservation of ___ resources. A. nature B. natural C. naturally D. naturalize 10. The air in the city is very ___. A. pollute B. polluted C. pollution D. pollutant 11. A large number of inhabitants have made ___ on how to protect the environment. A. suggest B. to suggest C. suggestion D. suggested 12. She stays at home because she has to take care of her baby. A. look at B. look after C. look up D. look for 1
2. 13. ___believe that we should preserve the tropical rainforests in the world. A. Consumers B. Aliens C. Conservationists D. Tourists III. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C, D best fits each space. Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is as complicated ___ (1) it is serious. It is complicated because much ___ (2) is caused by things that benefit people. For example, exhaust ___ (3) automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. ___ (4) the automobiles provide transportation for millions of people. Factories ___ (5) much of the material which pollutes air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people. Thus, to ___ (6) or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be ___ (7) reduced in several ways. ___ (8) and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the ___ (9) of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that require businesses and individuals to stop, or cut ___ (10) on certain polluting activities. 1. A. since B. because C. as D. for 2. A. pollution B. pollutant C. polluter D. polluting 3. A. in B. from C. at D. for 4. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. But 5. A. offer B. discharge C. emit D. dissolve 6. A. increase B. pause C. cause D. end 7. A. increasingly B. gradually C. hopelessly D. dangerously 8. A. Scientists B. Doctors C. Lecturers D. Botanists 9. A. number B. figures C. amount D. numbers 10. A. down B. off C. up D. into IV. Choose the best answer to complete the short dialogues. 1. –“You look nice in your new dress." –“___” A. It's nice of you to say so. B. Am I? Thanks. C. Oh, poor me. D. I am interesting to hear that. 2. –“Do you agree that our present sources of energy will soon end?" –“___” A. Yes, it might. B. No, I don't. C. Yes, I think so. D. Yes, we do. 3. –“What a beautiful hat you have! I like it.” –“___” A. You look nice. B. Oh. It's old. C. It's great. D. Thanks. 4. –“___ " –“Yes. I‟d love to.” A. What do you like doing? B. How about something to drink? C. What about going shopping? D. How do you do? 5. –“You look more beautiful in your hat and shoes." –“___” A. Oh, poor me. B. I'm interesting to hear that. C. Am I? Thanks. D. It's very nice of you to say so. 6. –“___” –“Oh, it's great!” A. How is the music of the film? B. What do you like the music of the film? C. What do you think of the music of the film? D. Would you like the music of the film? 7. –“Let's go to the movie now." –“Oh! ___” A. I need it B. Good idea! C. Why's that? D. I don't. 2
3. On the first days of Tet, people try to be nice and polite to others. They visit their relatives or friends and exchange New Year‟s wishes. Children receive the “lucky money” inside red envelopes. Many people go to the pagoda to pray for a happy new year for themselves and their family. Tet is really a time of fun and festivals throughout the country. * Questions: 1. When is the Tet holiday in Vietnam? 2. What are streets decorated with? 3. What do Vietnamese people often do to prepare for the Tet? 4. Do people try to be nice and polite to others on New Years‟s Days? 5. Why do people go to the pagoda? V. Rewrite these sentences begin with the words given. 1. We went swimming in spite of the heavy rain. Although it rained 2. She doesn‟t study harder, so she fails the exam. If she 3. The Notre Dame in Saigon built by the French is the cathedral. The Notre Dame in Saigon, which . VI. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. In Viet Nam, there is great excitement built up well before Tet Nguyen Dan. First, every family organizes a trip to the cemetery to visit the graves of their ancestor. After that, to create an air of prosperity, wealth and fun for the first three days of the Lunar New Year, people are kept busy cooking traditional foods, buying gifts, and making other preparations. Certain items deemed to be bought or made are banh chung, dried watermelon seeds, tea, dried sausages, fruit (fresh and candied), ornamental plants and flowers. Red and yellow flowers are ideal as they make the house more welcoming. On the New Year's days, only good comments and wishes can be expressed. Children receive their Ii xi (or red envelopes with lucky money inside). People make a visit to family members, neighbors, and close friends. And people who live apart from their family try to get together on these days. Clearly enough, games and various forms of entertainment are staged and these often last a week. Varying traditional specialties including wrestling, buffalo fighting, dragon dancing take place in different regions. 1. Before Tet, people usually ___. A. are very busy with the preparations B. have great excitement and fun C. rebuild their ancestral graves D. spend time on traveling 2. Which of the following, according to the passage, is NOT usually eaten during Tet? A. candied fruit B. sausages C. watermelon D. beef stew 3. Why are red and yellow flowers popular in decorating the house at Tet? 9
4. A. Because they are pleasant and cheap. B. Because they make the house look comfortable to be in. C. Because they represent good luck. D. Because they are attractive and not very expensive. 4. On the New Year's days, ___. A. people are busy cooking traditional foods B. everybody receives their “lucky money” C. only good comments can be made D. houses are cleaned and decorated with trees and flowers 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Tet is period of concord and hope. B. Tet is an occasion for a family to get together. C. Tet is a good time to visit others. D. Tet is a great season of joy and of entertainment. VII. Read the paragraph. Then choose the best answer for each question. Christmas Two popular traditions at Christmas are: decorating the home and singing the Christmas carols. The home is the center of the Christmas celebration. Inside, an evergreen tree is usually placed in the corner of the Living room. Children and their parents wrap string of colorful lights around the tree, they hang ornaments on the branches. A star or angle often crowns the top. Careful- wrapped gifts are placed beneath. Outside, families often string lights around the windows and wind light around trees and shrubs in the front yard. As the families decorate their homes, they often put on Christmas record. Almost every family has at least one favorite album or compact disc. School children of all ages perform Christmas concerts for their parents and communities. On Christmas‟ Eve, family members gather around Christmas tree to sing traditional songs Such as Jingle bells and Silent night and then give presents to each other. 1- What are the popular traditions at Christmas? a) Decorating the home. b) Singing Christmas carols. c) Eating Christmas pudding. d) a and b are correct. 2- Where is the evergreen put? a) In the middle of the living room. c) In the middle of the bedroom. b) In the corner of the living room. d) In the corner of the bedroom. 3- How do they decorate the Christmas tree? a) They wrap string of colorful lights around the tree. c) They crown a star on the top. b) They hang ornaments on branches d) a, b and c are correct. 4- What do the family members often do on Christmas’ Eve? a) They gather around Christmas tree. b) They sing traditional songs. c) They gather around the tree, sing traditional song and get presents d) They give presents to each other. 5- What do they do as they decorate their home? a) They sing traditional songs. c) They eat Christmas pudding. b) They put on Christmas record. d) a, b and c are correct. VIII. Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences 1. Last night we came to the show late ___ the traffic was terrible A. although B. despite C. and D. because 2. I lived in Dalat, ___ is one of the most beautiful cities of Vietnam A. who B. which C. whom D. whose 3. The people ___ live in Greece speak Greek A. which B. whom C. where D. who 10
5. 4. Auld Lang Syne is a song ___ is sung on New Year‟s Eve A. which B. whom C. who D. when 5. Peter, ___ can compose many pieces of music, sings very well A. which B. whom C. who D. whose 6. ___ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it A. As B. Though C. Since D. Despite 7. Do you know the man ___ you met yesterday? A. who B. whom C. which D. whose 8. The men and animals ___ you saw on TV were from China A. who B. whom C. which D. that 9. Tet is a festival ___ occurs in late January or early February A. who B. which C. whom D. when 10. The car ___ he has just bought is very expensive A. who B. whom C. which D. whose UNIT 9: NATURAL DISASTERS I. Choose the best answers A, B, C or D. CAUSES OF FLOODS When it rains or snows, some of the water is (1) .by the soil, some is absorbed by vegetation, some evaporates, and the remainder, which (2) stream channels, is called runoff. Floods (3) when soil and vegetation cannot absorb all the water. Then, water runs (4) the land in (5) that cannot be carried in stream channels or retained in natural ponds and created reservoirs about 30 percent of all the rainwater is runoff, and this amount may be increased by melting snow masses. Periodical floods occur naturally on many rivers, forming an area known as the flood plain. coastal areas are occasionally flooded by unusually high tides made by severe winds over ocean surfaces, or by tsunamis caused by undersea earthquakes 1. A. Got B. Stored C. Kept D. Gained 2. A. Reaches B. Goes C. Moves D. Flows 3. A. Occur B. Show C. Display D. Introduce 4. A. Of B. In C. On D. Off 5. A. Numbers B. Qualities C. Quantities D. Times II. Read the passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word from the box. Today Important Hunting Holds Around Resources Which Surrounded A forest is a special place. In the forest, (1) ___ by tall trees, you are cut off from the world (2) you, and filled with the sights and sounds of nature. Many fairy tales and legends are set in forests, (3) have been thought to hold magic and mystery. (4) ___ we know that these are only stories, but the forest is still a place that (5) ___ many of the world‟s most valuable(6) . Forest has always been (7)___to people. In the past, many people got food by (8)___.forest animals and gathering wild plants. III. Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences. 1. I ___ telephone her if I knew her number. A. Will B. Shall C. Would D. Have to 11
6. 2. It‟s crowded here. I wish there ___ so many people. A. Weren‟t B. Aren‟t C. Wasn‟t D. Isn‟t 3. Toyota cars ___ in Japan. A. Will produce B. Would be produced C. Produce D. Are produced 4. The children felt ___ when their mother was coming back home. A. Excitement B. Excitedly C. Excited D. Exciting 5. ___ he worked hard, he couldn‟t pass the exam. A. So B. Because of C. Even though D. Therefore 6 . He laughed ___ whne he was watching “Tom and Jerry” on TV. A. Happy B. Happily C. Happiness D. Unhappy 7. If I ___ free, I‟ll come to see you. A. Am B. Was C. Will be D. Have been 8. Miss. Hanh, ___ sings very well, is my English teacher. A. Whom B. Who C. Which D. That 9. Hundreds of people died in that volcanic eruption ___ had been warned before. A) who B) which C) when D) whom 10. We are going to visit Ha Long Bay ___ is one of the most interesting places of the North. A) who B) which C) where D) when 11. Hoa and her dog ___ are standing over there go to the park every Sun- A) who B) that C) where D) whom 12. The huge earthquake ___ struck the city of Kobe in Japan killed a large number of people. A) who B) that C) where D) whom 13. My classmates dislike postcards ___ show rough sea and cloudy sky. A) who B) which C) where D) whom 14. The teacher never allows you to put the posters ___ show music stars on the walls of the classroom. A) who B) that C) when D) whom 1.5 The students are reading some books ___ are on disasters. A) who B) whom C) which D) whose IV. Read the passage then choose the best answer to the questions below by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C or D. I often hear or read about “ natural disasters” – the eruption of Mount St. Helen, a a volcano in the state of Washington; Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible earthquakes all over the world; huge fires; and so on and so on. But I‟ll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature-“the London Killer Fog” of 1952. It began on Thursday, December 4, when a high-pressure system( warm air) covered southern England. With the freezing- cold air below, heavy fog formed. Pollution from factories, cars, and coal stoves mixed with the fog. The humidity was terribly high, there was no breeze at all. Traffic (cars, trains, and boats) stopped. People couldn‟t see, and many people got sick. Finally on Tuesday, December 9 , the wind came and the fog went away. But after that, even more people got sick. Many of them died. 12
7. 1. Which “natural disaster” isn‟t mentioned in the text? A. a volcano B. a flood c. a hurricane D. a tornado 2. What is his unforgettable personal experience? A. the London killer B. the heavy fog in London in 1952 C. the strangeness of nature D. a high-pressure system 3. How long did the” London Killer Fog” last? A. for four days B. for five days C. for six days D. for a week 4. What didn‟t happen during the time of the” London Killer Fog”? A. pollution B. humidity C. heavy rain D. heavy fog 5. Why did the traffic stop? A. because of the rain B. because of the windy weather C. because of the humid weather D. because of the heavy fog V. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits each space in the passage. (2,5 pts) DO ALL VOLCANOES ERUPT? Some volcanoes are always (1)___. They are called active volcanoes. Mount Etna in Italy is an active (2)___. Some volcanoes have not erupted since prehistoric times. These are (3)___ extinct volcanoes. Most of the Hawaiian Islands are extinct volcanoes. These volcanoes no longer have a hot spot under them. They can not erupt anymore. Some volcanoes have not erupted for a long time, but they could erupt again. These are called dormant volcanoes. (dormant : temporarily inactive) Scientists try to figure out when volcanoes will erupt. Studying volcanoes is hard and dangerous work. Scientists drill into volcanoes. They make maps of the inside of the volcanoes. They use satellites to study volcanoes (4) ___ space. Scientists have been able to predict a few eruptions. But it is not (5)___ to tell what a volcano might do. 1. A. erupting B. running C. going D. firing 2. A. mountain B. volcano C. river D. hill 3. A. named B. thought C. called D. said 4. A. in B. from C. into D. out of 5. A. easy B. difficult C. able D. good VI. Choose the best answer to complete the short dialogues. 1. –“Thanks for the lovely evening." –“___.” A. Yes, it's really great B. No, it's not good C. Oh, that's right D. I'm glad you enjoyed it 2. –“Could you bring me some water?" –“___.” A. Certainly, sir B. No, I can't C. Yes, I can D. I don't want to 3. –“___?” –“He's tall and thin with blue eyes.” A. What does John look like B. Who does John look like C. How is John doing D. What does John like 4. –“Would you like a coffee?” –“___.” A. Not at all B. Yes, let‟s C. Yes, I would D. Yes, please 5. –“___?” – “I have got a terrible headache.” A. What‟s the matter with you B. What‟s the wrong with you 13
8. C. What‟s happened with you D. What‟s problem with you 6. –“Have a nice weekend!” –“Thank you. ___.” A. Me too B. same to you C. The same to you D. The same with you 7. –“You have got a beautiful dress!” –“___.” A. I do B. Thank you C. You, too D. Okay 8. –“Is it going to rain tonight?” –“___.” A. I don‟t hope so B. I hope not C. I think not D. Yes, I am 9. –“I will get married next week.” –“___” A. Thanks B. Congratulations C. not at all D. I‟m sorry 10. –“Thanks for your help.” –“___” A. You‟re welcome B. Yes, I am C. I am fine D. Thanks UNIT10: LIFE ON OTHER PLANETS. I. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. The spaceship flew around the new planet several times. The planet was blue and green. They couldn‟t see the surface of the planet because there were too many white clouds. The spaceship descended slowly through the clouds and landed in the middle of the green forest. The two astronauts put on their space suits, opened the door, climbed carefully down the ladder, and stepped onto the planet. The woman looked at a small control unit on her arm and said to the man. “We can breathe the air it‟s a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen”. They looked at everything carefully. All the plants and animals looked new and strange. They couldn‟t find any intelligent life. After several hours, they returned to their spaceship. Everything looked normal. The man switched on the controls, but nothing happened. The engines were not working. He switched on the computer, but it didn‟t work, either. “Mary”, he said, “we‟re stuck here we can‟t take off!”. She replied “Don‟t worry, John. They‟ll rescue us soon”. A. Decide if the following statements are true (T) of false (F). (1 pt) T F 1. The spaceship flew around the planet many times before landing. 2. The planet looked blue and green from the spaceship. 3. Finally, the spaceship landed in the middle of a green field. 4. The two astronauts stepped onto the planet safely. B. Answers the following questions. 5. What kind of air can the two astronauts breathe after stepping onto the planet? . . 6. What could they find on the planet? . 7. What happened when they returned to the spaceship? II. Circle the best option A,B,C, or D to fill the gap. 1. The most disastrous earthquake in Japan, which occurred in 1923, ___about 150,000 people. 14
9. A. caused B. destroyed C. killed D. damaged 2. The planet which is ___ to the earth is Venus. A. closest B. closes C. closed D. closing 3. Neil Armstrong, who first walked___ the moon, lived in the USA. A. on B. in C. into D. onto. 4. The earthquake in Kobe in 1995___ severe damage. A. caused B. made C. built D. resulted 5. Have you ever seen___ films about UFOs? A. few B. a few C. some D. any 6. What would you do if you ___ an UFO? A. see B. saw C. have seen D. had seen 7 They said they saw a UFO___ the sky. A. above B. in C.on D.at 8. If you___ now, you‟ll catch the rain. A.goes B. went C. will go D. go 9. They ___ angry if you didn’t visit them. A. would be B. should be C. would D. should 10 What would you do if you ___ a million dollars? A. win B. won C. had won D. will win 11. What will happen if the air ___? A. was polluted B. be polluted C. is polluted D. has polluted 12. If I___ his address, I would give it to you. A know B. would known C. knew D. had known 13. If you___ time, please write to me. A. have B. had C. have had D. has 14. If you had the chance, ___ you go fishing? A. did B. may C. would D. do 15. If you ___ a choice, which country would you visit? A. have B. had C. have had D. will have III. Choose the best answer to complete the short dialogues. 1. –“Bye!” –“___.” A. See you lately B. Thank you C. Meet you again D. See you later 2. –“I‟ve passed my driving test.” –“___.” A. Congratulations! B. That‟s a good idea. C. It‟s nice of you to say so. D. Do you? 3. –“Could I have ___ more sugar in my coffee, please?” A. little B. many C. some D. few 4. –“Would you like to have dinner with me?” –“___.” A. Yes, I‟d love to B. Yes, so do I C. I‟m very happy D. Yes, it is 5. –“___where the nearest post office is?” –“Turn left and then turn right.” A. Could you tell me B. Should you show me C. Do you tell me D. Will you say me 6. –“How do you do?” –“___.” 15
10. A. How do you do? B. Not too bad. C. I‟m well. Thank you. D. Yeah, OK. 7. –“Do you think you‟ll get the job? –“___.” A. Yes, that‟s right B. I think not C. I know so D. Well, I hope so 8. –“Happy Christmas!” –“___.” A. The same to you! B. Happy Christmas with you! C. You are the same! D. Same for you! 9. –“Thank you very much for a lovely party.” –“___.” A. Cheers B. Thanks C. Have a good day D. You are welcome 10. –“Would you like something to eat?" –“___. I'm not hungry now.” A. Yes, I would B. No, no problem C. No, thanks D. Yes, it is THE END 16