WRITTEN TEST 45 MINUTES
Name ………………………………………
Class 9……………………………………
Mark Remark
I. Listen and choose the best answers. (2pts)
In Western (1)______, electricity, gas and water are not luxuries but
necessities. Companies now realize that (2)_____ want products that will not
only work effectively, but also save money.
For most North American households, (3)_____ accounts for 10 percent
to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by
replacing an ordinary 100 watt light bulb (4)_____ an energy saving bulb.
These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight
times longer. Therefore consumers can save about US$7 to US$ 21 per bulb.
1. A. cities B. countries C. country D. nation
2. A. customers B. listeners C. consumers D. workers
3. A. lighting B. fighting C. working D. cooking
4. A. on B. in C. this D. with
II. Choose A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (2pts)
1. He is going to the post office ……… he wants to send a letter.
A. because B. but C. and D. moreover
2. She bought potatoes ………… cabbage at the market.
A. although B. and C. however D. but
3. I’d love to play soccer ………. I must complete my home work.
A. since B. moreover C. but D. and
4. Do you want to have coffee …… tea?
A. and B. or C. although D. but
5. Can you turn ……… the light? It’s too dark.
A. on B. off C. in D. for
6. We can …………… easily in the daylight.
A. to read B. reading C. readed D. read
7. Can you tell me the reasons for ……. the Mother’s Day?

…………………………………………………………………………………
3. She wears glasses. She wants to see well. (because)
…………………………………………………………………………………
4. We are saving money. We want to buy a new house. (so)

V. What do you suggest to the following people? (2pts)
1. He uses plastic bags to wrap food.
-> I suggest he…………………………………………………………………………
2. She always turns on the light when going to bed.
-> I suggest she………………………………………………………………………
3. His motorcycle uses too much gas.
-> I suggest he .………………………………………………………………………
4. He is having a toothache.
-> I suggest he….……………………………………………………………………