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Thanh Luong Secondary School
ONE PERIOD TEST
Grade 9
Marks
(1-10) Choose the word of phrase (A,B,C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence:
(2.5pts)
1. Which word has its underlined sound different from the rest?
A. laughter B. daughter C. faucet D. taught
2. Which word has the main stress not the same as the others?
A. energy B. category C. enormous D. ordinary
3. I’m ______________________that these students are always making noise.
A. pleased B. disappointed C. excited D. satisfied
4. Farmers usually use __________________to kill insects and weeds.
A. dynamite B. electricity C. power D. pesticides
5. The local authority should ______________________the fish catching by electricity.
A. protected B. allow C. permit D. prohibit
6. We ran out of gas; ____________________, we arrived in Hanoi very late.
A. however B. therefore C. so D. but
7. This is one possible solution to the problem. ____________________, there are others.
A. Although B. Because C. Therefore D. However
8. Mr. Brown seemed to be pleased ____________________his son’s work at school.
A. to B. at C. with D. about
9. The government should do something ____________________the environmental pollution.
A. about B. of C. on D. to
10. “I suggest going by bus.” “ ______ .”
A. That’s a trip B. Yes, please C. That’s a good idea D. That’s a reason
(11-14) Use the correct tense or form of the verbs in parentheses: (1pt)

Many countries (26)__________________already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roof
of a house and the Sun’s energy is used to heat water. The energy can be stored for a number of days,
(27)__________________on cloudy days you can use solar energy, too. Sweden has an advanced solar
energy program. There all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar power
(28)__________________of gas by the year 2015.
21. A. easy B. effective C. electric D. old
22. A. energy B. electricity C. garbage D. pollution
23. A. for B. to C. from D. with
24. A. provided B. prevented C. polluted D. reduced
25. A. electricity B. gas C. power D. water
26. A. are B. have C. will D. were
27. A. if B. because C. but D. so
28. A. because B. instead C. in addition D. in case
(29-32) Read the passage carefully, then decide if the following sentences are true(T) or false (F): (1pt)
Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted. Most of this pollution comes from the land, which
means it comes from people. Firstly, there is raw sewage, which is pumped directly into the sea. Many
countries, both developed and developing, are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about 6 million
tons of garbage into the sea each year. Thirdly, there are oil spills from ships. A ship has an accident and
oil leaks from the vessel. This not only pollutes the water, but it also kills marine life. Next, there are
waste materials from factories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into
the rivers, which then leads to the sea. And finally, oil is washed from the land. This can be the result of
carelessness or a deliberate dumping of waste.
29. Our oceans are becoming very polluted.
30. Waste materials from factories don’t cause water pollution.
31. Ships drop approximately 6 million tons of garbage into the sea each year.
32. Oil can’t be washed from the land.

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B D C A C A
27 28 29 (T/F) 30 (T/F) 31 (T/F) 32 (T/F)

5. We have to _____________________our environment to keep it from harm before it’s too late.
A. prevent B. provide C. protect D. prohibit
6. __________________ the pollution in that river is awfully bad, the water is not fit to drink.
A. Because of B. Although C. When D. Since
7. He is tired, ___________________he goes on finishing his homework.
A. so B. because C. but D. and
8. She is worried ___________________her enormous water bill.
A. about B. for C. on D. with
9. Don't forget to turn ___________________the lights when you leave the classroom.
A. on B. off C. out D. over
10. ____________________take the train instead of the bus? - It’s faster.
A. How about B. Why don’t C. Let’s D. Why not
(11-14) Use the correct tense or form of the verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
11. I suggest _____________________the door and windows to save energy. (open)
12. Solar panels ______________on the roof of a house to receive the energy from the sun. (place)
13. It’s possible ___________________solar energy for a number of days. (store)
14. If we pollute the water, we ____________________no fresh water to use. (have)
(15-20) Use the correct form of the words given in parentheses: (1.5pt)
15. It is _____________________that our environment is more and more polluted. (disappoint)
16. The tablets work more _____________________if you take a hot drink after them. (efficiency)
17. We must do something about keeping the environment __________________. (pollute)
18. ____________________are concerned about the rising level of air pollution. (Environment)
19. In Sweden, most of the houses will be __________________by solar energy soon. (hot)
20. Fuel __________________can be cut down by having fewer cars on the roads. (consume)
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B
5 C 9 B 13 to store 17 unpolluted
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D
6 D 10 D 14 will have 18 Environmentalists

29. Natural resources will never run out.
30. We don’t know exactly how much fuel is left.
31. We shouldn’t waste natural resources.
32. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, solar energy will be used
as a substitute for natural resources.

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B
C A D A D
27 28 29 (T/F) 30 (T/F) 31 (T/F) 32 (T/F)
C B F T T F
(33-36) Rewrite each of the sentences so that the meaning stays the same: (2pts)
33. People have spoiled this area. I’m disappointed with this.
I’m disappointed that people have spoiled this area.
34. I suggest they should use nets to catch fish instead of electricity or dynamite.
I suggest nets should be used to catch fish instead of electricity or dynamite.
35. She has actively participated in the school activities.
She has been an active participant in the school activities.
36. Putting garbage into the bins is one answer to minimize pollution.
If we put garbage into the bins, we will/can minimize pollution.
THE END