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အခ ြေြေံပညာအလယ်တန််း (Grade 9) စာခ ်းပွဲ (န ူနာခ ်းြေန််း - ၁)
English Time allowed: (2) Hours
Instructions: Write all answers in the space provided on this paper.
Section (A) Listening
I. (A) Listen carefully and write whether each statement is True or False. (5 Marks)
1. For Ye Htet, a great day starts when the teacher scolds him. (1).……………..
2. Ye Htet feels sad when there is no homework. (2).……………..
3. Ye Htet supports his friends to make himself happy. (3).……………..
4. Ye Htet watches cartoon movies when he feels stressed. (4).……………..
5. Ye Htet talks to his dad when he feels depressed. (5).……………..
(B) Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with suitable expressions. (5 Marks)
Khine Zar: After a while, my brother come back to me. He said that he had been talking
to me for some time but he didn't get any response. So he ….(1).... back and (1).……………..
realized that I was not there. Anyway, I was lucky he came back to…(2)… up.(2).……………..
Shwe Yi: Fortunately some of my friends shared their extra …(3)… with me. I couldn't (3).……………..
say how much I thanked them.
Phoo Pwint: He said that he was so sorry for it and he would buy a new pair. I refused has
other as I was …(4)… for it. That evening my parents and I went to the …(5)..(4).……………..
to buy new spectacles for my friend I had my eyes checked too. (5).……………..
(C) Listen to the dialogue and choose the answer a or b. (5 Marks)
1. Thiha has the problem of getting ……. day by day. (1).……………..
a. fat b. headache
2. Thiha is careless about his ……….. (2).……………..
a. homework b. health
3. Thiha is not used to talking ……… regularly. (3).……………..
a. physical exercise b. a bath
4. Tun Tun has read ……. on dieting in a health journal. (4).……………..
a. a newspaper b. an article
5. Thiha should keep on following a diet plan for up to ………. (5).……………..
a. five months b. six months
Section (B) Reading
A study by the world health organization (WHO) in 2019 shows that the majority of teenagers
worldwide are not sufficiently physically active. WHO claims that children and teenagers should exercise 60
minutes per day. Regular exercise is important for teenagers to prevent weight gain, high blood pressure,
heart attack and stroke. In order to improve your health and fitness, you should do physical exercise as a
regular part of your daily life. You can do exercise in the gym, in the park and at home. Strength and
resistance exercise such as weightlifting, swimming and cycling keep your muscles strong. Weight-bearing
exercises such as walking, jogging and running keep your bones strong. You do not need to worry about the
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cost of doing exercise. Free hand exercises such as push-ups, squats and planks are as effective as exercises
done with gym equipment. These exercises improve your blood circulation and your skin receives more
nutrients. As a result, toxins in your body are removed.
(A) Find the bold-faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning to the following definitions.
(5 Marks)
(1) a sudden disabling attack (1).……………..
(2) the use of force (2).……………..
(3) to keep something from happening (3).……………..
(4) poisons produced in the body (4).……………..
(5) things providing nourishment required for good health (5).……………..
(B) Answer each question below in complete sentence. (5 Marks)
(1) According to WHO, how often should children and teenagers exercise?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(2) Why should children and teenagers do regular exercise?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(3) What are some examples of strength and resistance exercise?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(4) What happens when your skin receives more nutrients?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(5) Mention two examples of free hand exercises?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
III. Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the suitable words given below. There are two
extras. ( 5 Marks)
add drain serve remove stir put boiling
(1) ……………..
First, …(1)… the noodles into 450ml of boiling water in a pot. Then, boil and …(2)… for (2) ……………..
2-3 minutes. Next …(3)… the pot from the heat and …(4)… away the water. After that, (3) ……………..
put the noodles on a plate. Afterwards, …(5)… the seasoning powder and seasoning oil (4) ……………..
to the noodles. Finally, mix them well and serve immediately. (5) ……………..
IV. Answer the following questions. (10 Marks)
(1) Mention three topics which are suitable for small talk?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(2) When do they go ashore to their temporary homes?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(3) What does a balanced diet consist of?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(4) When did Dagon gain the interest of foreign travellers?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(5) What is the meaning of the line "the life of a whole life dies"?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Section (C) Writing

V. (A)Fill each blank with the appropriate word. The initial letters are given to help you. (5 Marks)
1. As there was a stormy weather warning, the beach was completely d ……… (1) ……………..
2. My aunt always listens to country and pop m………. (2) ……………..
3. The scientists were surprised to have the u……. outcome of their research. (3) ……………..
4. Plugging electronics is responsible for carbon e……… (4) ……………..
5. Our diets have a huge i…….. on climate change. (5) ……………..
(B) Choose the appropriate word words or phrases to complete the sentences. (5 Marks)
1. Would you mind if I used your computer? (ask for permission/polite request) (1) ……………..
2. The trainer is getting (impatient/fascinated) with those disobedient boys. (2) ……………..
3. She said that she (won't/wouldn't) be back until the next day. (3) ……………..
4. If you (have got/had got) earlier this morning, you would not have missed the class. (4) ……………..
5. (Despite/Although) studying hard, I never stood first in the class. (5) ……………..
VI. (A) Supply the correct form of the words given in brackets. (5 Marks)
1. Most of the (travel) make travel arrangements in advance. (1) ……………..
2. The Salone is (know) as the Moken. (2) ……………..
3. The Myanmar harp is (visual) stunning. (3) ……………..
4. Global (warm) means the Earth is getting hotter over time. (4) ……………..
5. He is very knowledge about the significant (achieve) of great people in history. (5) ……………..
(B)Supply the correct form of the verbs given in brackets. (5 Marks)
1. Would you mind (pass) me the salt? (1) ……………..
2. The waiter (serve) us our food at the restaurants. (2) ……………..
3. I (clear) my room when the phone rang. (3) ……………..
4. I (eat) mohinga tomorrow morning. (4) ……………..
5. (you, finish) your project yet? (5) ……………..
VII. Rewrite the sentences according to the instruction given in bracket. (10 Marks)
(1) Don't tell anyone our secret. (Rewrite the sentence using would you mind/Do you mind ….?)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(2) You and your friend are walking across an old wooden bridge. Some parts of the bridge are broken.
What do you say? (Write the sentence with question tags by using "not safe".)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(3) The boy said to his mother, "I must study tonight." (Change the sentence into Indirect Speech.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(4) She said, "I haven't finished the project yet." (Change the sentence into Indirect Speech.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(5) If you had got up earlier this morning, you (miss) the class. (Rewrite the sentence with the correct form
of the verb in brackets.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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(6) You are in a meeting room. Your friend's mobile phone is ringing. You say to your friend. (Write an
imperative sentence by using the verb "switch off".)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(7) If I (be) a chairman, I would offer new and different ideas. (Rewrite the sentence with the correct for of
the verb in brackets.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(8) My friend sent a text message to me while I (walk) to school. (Rewrite the sentence with the correct form
of the verb in brackets.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(9) No one has ever beaten my brother at tennis. (Change the sentence into the passive voice.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(10) Birds build nests on the trees. (Change the sentence into the passive voice.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
VIII. Write a paragraph about "A memorable trip on your holiday" using the answers to the following
questions to help you. (10 Marks)
 The name of the place
 Where it is located
 When you went there
 With whom you went there
 What you did there
 How you felt
IX. Write a letter of informal letter to enquire about a room reservation. (10 Marks)
Section (D) Speaking
X. Please introduce yourself and talk about "An electrical device in your house" using the answers to
the following prompts to help you. (10 Marks)

When do you use?

What kind of it?

Why you like them?

An Electrical device

Your favourite
How to use them?
electrical devices
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အခ ြေြေံပညာအလယ်တန််း (Grade 9) စာခ ်းပွဲ (န ူနာခ ်းြေန််း - ၂)
English Time allowed: (2) Hours
Instructions: Write all answers in the space provided on this paper.
Section (A) Listening
I. (A) Listen carefully and write whether each statement is True or False. (5 Marks)
1. Wai Yan went on holiday on his own. (1).……………..
2 Wai Yan enjoyed his holiday. (2).……………..
3. Myitkyina is to the north of Putao. (3).……………..
4. A travel agency bought air tickets to Putao. (4).……………..
5. Wai Yan's uncle is a travel agent. (5).……………..
(B) Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with suitable expressions. (5 Marks)
(1) A ....(1).... is a home appliance used to wash the laundry. (1).……………..
(2) A ....(2).... is a machine used to clean cooking utensils and dishes. (2).……………..
(3) A ....(3).... is used to remove dirt from floors and other surfaces. (3).……………..
(4) A ....(4).... is used to stored food and drinks at a cool temperature. (4).……………..
(5) A ....(5).... is an equipment in which food is kept frozen at a low temperature. (5).……………..
(C) Listen to the dialogue and choose the answer a or b.
1. The first small figure is a ........... bronze flautist statue. (1).……………..
a. frustrating b. fascinating
2. The third one is a clown ......... a bag on its back. (2).……………..
a. catching b. carrying
3. The fourth one is much .......... in size compared to the other figures. (3).……………..
a. bigger b. larger
4. The last one is a stunning slim bronze .......... (4).……………..
a. cymbalist b. flautist
5. The bell was found at a site near the Phayama Pagoda in ......... (5).……………..
a. 1976 b.1967
Section (B) Reading
Obesity simply means the condition of being extremely fat. According to the World Health
Organization (WHO) projections, at least one in three of the World's adult population is overweight and
almost one in 10 is obese. The fundamental causes of obesity are unhealthy eating habits, hectic lifestyles
and lack of regular exercise. According to experts, people should do five hours of moderate exercise per
week. This could be walking, cycling, or swimming. The more physical activities they are engaged in, the
better they feel.
Being overweight of obese is largely preventable. People should eat a balanced diet that consists of
a little meat, some dairy products and a lot of fruits, vegetables and grains. If people become overweight,
they should take some weight-loss medications on the doctor's recommendations. In order to combat
obesity, individuals should take responsibility for having healthy eating habits and balanced lifestyles and
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doing regular exercise. If we all take the shared responsibility for tackling obesity, we can see an end to
obesity in the not-too-distant future.
(A) Find the Hold-faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning to the definitions. (5 marks)
(1) capable of being prevented (1).……………..
(2) not very large or very small (2).……………..
(3) too heavy and fat (3).……………..
(4) dealing with a difficult problem (4).……………..
(5) having a healthy mixture of different kinds of food (5).……………..
(B) Answer each question below in complete sentence. (5 Marks)
(1) What does obesity mean?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(2) How many hours a week should a person do physical exercise?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(3) Why should we engage in more physical activities?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(4) What does a balanced diet consist of?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(5) What should people do if they become overweight?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
III. Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the suitable words given below. There are two
extras. (5 marks)
satisfying accidents interested respond
even interesting frightening

I love my job, because it is ....(1).... and every single day is different for me. We ....(2).... to different
types of emergencies, including fires, vehicle ....(3).... and medical emergencies. Sometimes, we ....(4)....
receive phone calls to catch venomous snakes. It is more ....(5).... to catch a python than to risk your life in
the fire. However, we are ready to help people when they are in danger. Being a firefighter is the most
satisfying career for me.
1…………………. 2…………………. 3…………………. 4…………………. 5………………….
IV. Answer the following questions. (10 marks)
(1) When do the Salone go ashore to their temporary homes?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(2) What is the Myanmar harp known as?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(3) Why is downloading apps that provide a northern light forecast recommended?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(4) According to WHO, how often should children and teenagers exercise?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(5) What happens in May?
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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Section (C) Writing
V. (A)Fill each blank with the appropriate word. The initial letters are given to help you. (5 marks)
1. Her family is planning to s.......... down in a hilly region in the near future. (1).……………..
2. Being caught in the heavy traffic, U Tun Tun got f.......... as he had a meeting. (2).……………..
3. Crimes with great v......... are not tolerated in any society. (3).……………..
4. We can find many a.......... Buddhist temples and pagodas in Bagan. (4).……………..
5. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, fibres and water are seven types of n.......... (5).……………..
(B) Choose the appropriate word words or phrases to complete the sentences. (5 Marks)
1. It you travel with this new airline, you can reduce your (travel costs/ travel money). (1).……………..
2. The boss was (amazed/frustrated) because his manager did not understand what he (2).……………..
was trying to say.
3. My geography teacher said that the earth (is/was) round. (3).……………..
4. Our country (regained/has regained) her independence in 1948. (4).……………..
5. Thura gained so much weight and his suit (mightn't fit / couldn't fit) him. (5).……………..
VI. (A) Supply the correct form of the words given in brackets. (5 marks)
1. The Salone man and his boat are (separate). (1).……………..
2. Orchestra music is played (primary) on percussion instruments. (2).……………..
3. Deep-fried foods are (oil) and high in calories. (3).……………..
4. The monkeys are known for (bathe) in the onsen during the cold winter months, (4).……………..
earning the "Snow Monkey".
5. The majority of teenagers worldwide are not sufficiently (physical) active. (5).……………..
(B) Supply the correct form of the verbs given in brackets. (5 Marks)
1. The students (take part) in the essay competition, won't they? (1).……………..
2. It's hot in her office. She (open) the window. (2).……………..
3. He said that he (meet) his old friends the day before. (3).……………..
4. A presentation (give) by the students tomorrow. (4).……………..
5. If you go out in the rain, you (catch) a cold. (5).……………..
VII. Rewrite the sentences according to the instruction given in bracket.
(1) You are in a taxi. You don't want the driver to drive so fast. (Use Would you mind / Do you mind .........?')
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(2) You and your friend are stuck in the heavy traffic. What do you say? (Write the sentence with question
tag by using "heavy".
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(3) The men pulled the animal out using ropes.(Make question to which the underlined words are answers.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(4) The new cook put a lot of salt in the chicken curry.(Make question to which the underlined words are
answers.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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(5) Nilar said to me, "I wrote to you last week". (Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(6) She said, "I went to the cinema with my friends last week." (Rewrite the sentence in indirect speech.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(7) Despite losing the race, we celebrated. (Rewrite the sentence using "Even though".)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(8) You are in a meeting room. Your friend's mobile phone is ringing. You say to your friend. (Write an
imperative sentence by using "switch off".)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(9) No one has ever beaten my brother at tennis. (Change into passive voice.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(10) Birds build nests on the trees. (Change into passive voice.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
VIII. Write a composition on "A situation in which you experienced total joy" using the answers to the
following questions to help you. (10 marks)
 When did you get this experience?
 Whom did you go with?
 What did you see there?
 What activities could you do?
 How did you feel about this experience?
IX. Write an email to someone who has helped you, saying words of appreciation. Make a request for
something and ask for permission to do something, using "Would you mind/ Do you mind .......?"
(10 Marks)
Section (D) Speaking

X. Please introduce yourself and talk about "An event that happened to you accidentally" using the
answers to the following prompts to help you. (10 Marks)

How

When What will happen later

An Event

Luck or not
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အခ ြေြေံပညာအလယ်တန််း (Grade 9) စာခ ်းပွဲ (န ူနာခ ်းြေန််း - ၃)
English Time allowed: (2) Hours
Instructions: Write all answers in the space provided on this paper.
Section (A) Listening
I. (A) Listen carefully and write whether each statement is True or False. (5 Marks)
1. For Ye Htet, a great day starts when the teacher scolds him. (1).……………..
2. Ye Htet feels sad when there is no homework. (2).……………..
3. Ye Htet supports his friends to make himself happy. (3).……………..
4. Ye Htet watches cartoon movies when he feels stressed. (4).……………..
5. Ye Htet talks to his dad when he feels depressed. (5).……………..
(B) Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with suitable expressions. (5 Marks)
Lin Lin: Hi, Htet Htet. What are you going to do this weekend?
Htet Htet: I think I'll stay home and listen to music.
Lin Lin: What kind of music do you like?
Htet Htet: K-pop, Korean pop music.
Lin Lin : I don't know much about it. Why do you like it?
Htet Htet: The songs are great and the performance is fantastic. (1).……………..
........(1)........
Lin Lin: .......(2)...... I'm not so keen on K-pop. I prefer rap music. (2).……………..
Htet Htet: Rap? What kind of music is it?
Lin Lin : It's a type of music in which the words are not sung but are spoken in
a rapid, rhythmic way.
Htet Htet: Why do you like it?
Lin Lin: It draws our attention to what's happening around us. I forgot everything (3).……………..
while listening to rap. ........(3).........
Htet Htet: .......(4)........ Some think that it has negative effect on youths. However, I (4).……………..
think that music can help change our moods from feeling great.
Lin Lin: .......(5)....... Our lives would be so boring without music. (5).……………..
(C) Listen to the dialogue and choose the answer a or b. (5 Marks)
1. Thiha has the problem of getting ……. day by day. (1).……………..
a. fat b. headache
2. Thiha is careless about his ……….. (2).……………..
a. homework b. health
3. Thiha is not used to talking ……… regularly. (3).……………..
a. physical exercise b. a bath
4. Tun Tun has read ……. on dieting in a health journal. (4).……………..
a. a newspaper b. an article
5. Thiha should keep on following a diet plan for up to ………. (5).……………..
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a. five months b. six months

Section (B) Reading
II. Read the passage
In modern kitchens, an air fryer has become a popular appliance that is used to cook meat, fish
and vegetables such as potatoes. It works by circulating hot air around the food to make it crunchy
outside and soft inside. To cook food in air fryer, take the following steps. First remove the pan with a
basket from the appliance by pulling the handle and put ingredients in the basket. Then, put the pan with
the basket back into the air fryer, set the required temperature; set the timer to the required cooking time,
and switch on the appliance. After that, shake, turn or stir as needed during the cooking time. When you
hear the timer bell, the cooking time is over. When the food is ready pull out the pan, lift the basket out of
the pan by sliding the lid first, and then by pressing the basket release button. Finally, empty the contents
into a bowl or onto a plate. According to a medical review, air-fried foods are better for health than
deep-fried foods. The former food require less oil, and thus have a significantly lower fat content, which
may help reduce calorie intake, leading to weight loss.
(A) Find the bold-faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning to the following definitions.
(5 Marks)
(1) to remove everything that is in a container (1).……………..
(2) a machine designed to do a particular thing,such as preparing food heating to cleaning. (2).……………..
(3) a device that starts or stops a machine working at a particular time (3).……………..
(4) cook in oil that covers it completely (4).……………..
(5) finished (5).……………..
(B) Answer each question below in complete sentence. (5 marks)
(1) How does an air fryer work?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(2) How do you know that cooking time is over?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(3) How do you take the basket away from the pan?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(4) Why are air-fried foods better for health than deep-fried foods?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(5) If you have an air fryer, what food will you prepare?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
III. Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the suitable words given below. There are two
extras. achieve suitable topics verbal (5 Marks)
favour and respect consumer deal conversations
In most cultures, a greeting is usually followed by short ....(1).... called "small talk", which is also a
way to express politeness, warmth and friendliness. Such conversations take place at the bus stops, on
buses and train in lift-almost anywhere we gather close together. These short verbal exchanges .....(2)....
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with broad topics such as the weather, customer service, movies or TV shows, or a particular .....(3).....
product in many cultures, money, family, religious beliefs and politics are not .....(4).... or small talk. For
instance, at tennis matches, people make small talk about the game they are watching. Great game, isn't
it? In fact, small talk enables us to earn the favour and respect of our friends or colleagues and .....(5).....
even success in life.
1…………………. 2…………………. 3…………………. 4…………………. 5………………….
IV. Answer the following questions. (10 Marks)
(1) What does obesity mean?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(2) Which job do you think is the most interesting and why?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(3) Which should we eat more-plant-based foods or animal-based foods? Why?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(4) Why should children and teenagers do regular exercise?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(5) Where did the poet find the song he had sung from beginning to end?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Section (C) Writing
V. (A)Fill each blank with the appropriate word. The initial letters are given to help you. (5 marks)
1. The Salone gathered in a village and celebrated the festival with f........ singing (1).……………..
and dancing.
2. Being very clumsy, Nu Nu b......... into the dining table. (2).……………..
3. The suspect insisted that he had not committed any c............. (3).……………..
4. Seeding of Myanmar Thanakha s............. better in stony soil. (4).……………..
5. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibres and water are seven types of n.... (5).……………..
(B) Choose the appropriate word words or phrases to complete the sentences. (5 marks)
1. Which places are the most popular (travel sites/travel destinations) in your country? (1).……………..
2. The boss was (amazed/frustrated) because his manager did not understand what he was (2).……………..
trying to say.
3. My geography teacher said that the earth (is/was) round. (3).……………..
4. The nurse first checked. my vital signs and (then/at the moment) reported to the doctor. (4).……………..
5. We won the game (in spite of/even though) we had one player fewer. (5).……………..
VI. (A) Supply the correct form of the words given in brackets. (5 Marks)
1. The newly arrived manager will be in change of all the travel (arrange) in our company. (1).……………..
2. As there was a stormy weather warning, the beach was completely (desert). (2).……………..
3. King Theebaw was the last heir of the Kongbong (dynast) of Myanmar. (3).……………..
4. Daw Phyu Thwe is a successful fashion (design). (4).……………..
5. He was (indicate) taken to the hospital. (5).……………..
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(B)Supply the correct form of the verbs given in brackets. (5 Marks)

1. I'll wash the dishes would you mind (dry) them. (1).……………..
2. I (do) my homework when the light went out last night. (2).……………..
3. When I (get up) this morning, my mother was cooking breakfast. (3).……………..
4. 1 (be) happier if you gave me MacBook. (4).……………..
5. A presentation (give) by the students tomorrow. (5).……………..
VII. Rewrite the sentences according to the instruction given in bracket. (10 Marks)
(1) You are in a taxi. You don't want the driver to drive so fast. (Rewrite the sentence using would…..?)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(2) The fight to Mandalay (just, take off). (Rewrite the sentence with the present perfect)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(3) The new cook put a lot of salt in the chicken curry. (Make question to which the underlined words are
answers.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(4) The teacher said to us, "You must gather at the Assembly Hall this afternoon". (Change the sentence
into indirect speech)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(5) I (daydream) when the teacher (call out) my name. (Rewrite the sentence using with past simple and
past continuous)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(6) If the firemen (arrive) earlier, they (put out) the fire in time. (Rewrite the sentence with the correct
form of the verb in bracket)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(7) The immigration officer is checking the passenger's passports. (Change the sentence the passive voice)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(8) You should book a hotel room before you go on a trip. (Change the sentence into the passive voice)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(9) How long (have) you (know) that man? (Rewrite the sentence with past simple or present perfect tense)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(10) Aye Mar was not feeling well but she went to school (In spite of.......)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
VIII. Write a paragraph about "A Travel Guide" using the answers to the following questions to help you.
(10 marks)
 Where is your town/city located?
 Do you want to invite travellers to your town/city? Why?
 What means of transportation are available for getting around?
 What are the popular places in your town/city? Why are they popular?
 What can travellers do in your town/city?
 Add anything you want to say
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IX. Write an email to Teacher Cho asking for more information about the school funfair. (10 marks)
Section (D) Speaking
X. Introduce yourself, please Talk about "an event that happened to you accidentally (or) unexpectedly"
using the answers to the following prompts to help you. (10 marks)

Time
Incident

Fortune

An Event

Solve Telling
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၂ဝ၂၃-၂ဝ၂၄ ပညာသင်နှစ်
အခ ြေြေံပညာအလယ်တန််း (Grade 9) စာခ ်းပွဲ (ခ ်းြေန််းခ ာင််း)
English Time allowed: (2) Hours
Instructions: Write all answers in the space provided on this paper.
Section (A) Listening
I. (A) Listen carefully and write whether each statement is True or False. (5 Marks)
1. Both Htet Htet and Lin Lin like listening to music. (1).……………..
2. Htet Htet is going to listen to K-pop songs this weekend. (2).……………..
3. Lin Lin also likes K-pop songs. (3).……………..
4. Htet Htet loves rap music. (4).……………..
5. They think that music can change their moods. (5).……………..
(B) Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with suitable expressions. (5 marks)
Conversation (1)
Staff: Good afternoon! Where are you flying today?
Passanger: Yangon. Please show me your .....(1)..... Are you checking in any bags? (1).……………..
Passenger: Just this one.
Staff: Here is your....(2)....pass. Your flight depart from Gate-13 and it'll being (2).……………..
boarding at 15:40. Your seat number is 7C.
Conversation (2)
Customer: Excuse me, is this snack popular as a....(3)....? (3).……………..
Clerk: Yes, it is. It is produced in a traditional way. This brand is especially popular here.
Customer: I see. I'll take five boxes. Could you wrap them separately?
Conversation (3)
Customer: I'd like to exchange Kyat to US dollar, please.
Clerk: You can look at the exchange .....(4).... on the board. How much would you (4).……………..
like to exchange?
Customer: I'd like to exchange 300,000 kyats.
Clerk: Your passport, please.
Customer: Here you are.
Conversation (4)
Officer: Please show your ....(5).... card and passport. (5).……………..
Passenger: Here you are.
Officer: Kindly look at the camera here. Thank you! Enjoy your stay!
Passenger: Thanks.
(C) Listen to the dialogue and choose the answer a or b. (5 Marks)
1. Thiha has the problem of getting ……. day by day. (1).……………..
a. fat b. headache
2. Thiha is careless about his ……….. (2).……………..
a. homework b. health
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3. Thiha should keep on following a diet plan for up to ………. (3).……………..

a. five months b. six months
4. Thiha wants to have a …… like Tun Tun (4).……………..
a. muscular build b. good look
5. They will have a better physique and ……… when he meets Tun Tun again. (5).……………..
a. poor posture b. smart posture
Section (B) Reading
II. Read the passage.
Last summer, I went to visit my grandparents in Myeik. I had to go there alone, so my dad arranged
for me to take a flight. I arrived at the Yangon International Airport two hours early. I checked in at the
registration counter and being an early bird, I got a window seat. After the check-in, I sat in the airport
lobby, waiting to board. While I was having a chat with my grandma on the phone, I heard the
announcement that my flight would be delayed due to bad weather. After waiting for about five hours, all
the passengers were able to board the plane finally.
On board, I buckled my seat belt and made myself comfortable. Not long after the plane had taken
off, I heard a rumble under my feet. I did not worry much as I thought that it was just the landing gear
retracting back into the plane. But about ten minutes later, I heard another rumble, and I realised that it
could not be the landing gear. The plane was shuddering the passengers on board became nervous and
restless and I got really frightened.
After about an hour, I reached my destination. My grandpa was at the airport to pick me up. As
soon as I saw him, my fears flew away. Despite experiencing inconveniences on board, I spent my summer
holiday happily and peacefully with my beloved grandparents.
(A) Find the bold-faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning to the following definitions.
1. made something or someone late or slow (1).………….......
2. trembling or shaking (2).………….......
3. a room into which the main entrance door opens (3).………….......
4. states of being in(an) annoying situation(s) (4).………….......
5. drawing back or withdrawing (5).………….......
(B) Answer each question below in complete sentence. (5 marks)
1. Where was the writer waiting to board?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Why was the flight delayed?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. What did the writer think of the first rumble?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Why did the passengers on board become nervous and restless?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. How did the writer spend the summer holiday?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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III. Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the suitable below. There are two extras.(5 marks)

prevent , gym, sufficiently, physical , stroke, improve, prevent

A study led by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2019 shows that the majority of teenagers
worldwide are not---(1)--- physically active. WHO claims that children and teenagers should exercise 60
minutes par day. Regular exercises is important for teenagers to -(2)-- weight gain, high blood pressure,
heart attack and …(3)… In order to improve your health and fitness, you should do …(4)… exercise as a
regular part of your daily life. You can do exercise in the …(5)… in the park and at home.
1…………………. 2…………………. 3…………………. 4…………………. 5………………….
IV. Answer the following questions. (10 marks)
1. What is acrylamide ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. What does the line "the mind has a thousand eyes" mean?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. What made Dagon a market for overseas trade?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. How many hours a week should a person do physical exercise?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Which do you prefer-going to the gym or doing free hand exercises at home?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Section (C) Writing
V. (A) Fill in the blank with the appropriate word. The initial letters are given to help you. (5 marks)
1. A grate f………was served to the guests at the festival. (1).……………..
2. Thu Thu starts to talk a……. exercise in her daily routine to reduce her weight. (2).……………..
3. When we go to a foreign country, it is advisable for us to have a city g…….. (3).……………..
4. Some temples ruined by the earthquake are still in r…………. process. (4).……………..
5. Seedings of Myanmar Thanaka s………. better in stony soil. (5).……………..
(B) Choose the appropriate words or phrases to complete the sentences. (5 marks)
1. The foreigners are (impressed/depressed) with the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda. (1).……………..
2. My father told me that he would take me to the zoo (tomorrow/the next day). (2).……………..
3. The trainer is getting (impatient/fascinated) with those disobedient boys. (3).……………..
4. We have learnt English (for/ since) kindergarten. (4).……………..
5. Weight-bearing exercises include (jogging/weightlifting). (5).……………..
VI.(A) Supply the correct form of the words given in brackets. (5 marks)
1. Be careful not to drop this vase. It's very (fragile). (1).……………..
2. Obesity is not just an (comfort) condition of the body. (2).……………..
3. SM Mall of Asia is the (big) mall and in the place where many events are held. (3).……………..
4. Air fryers produce a (slight) different taste and texture. (4).……………..
5. Protein and Vitamin D are the main (nutrient) for the growth of our body. (5).……………..
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(B) Supply the correct form of the verb given in brackets.

1. They decided to close the shop early because there (be) a storm warning. (1).……………..
2. Dagon became an obvious (choose) for a new port in 1755. (2).……………..
3. 1 (clean) my room when the phone rang. (3).…………….
4. If he (have) enough money, he would have bought a new car. (4).……………..
5. They (play) the piano since she was five. (5).……………..
VII. Rewrite the sentences according to the instruction given in brackets. (10 marks)
1. Can I leave a bit early today? (Using "Would you mind/Do you mind ------?)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. You and your friend are in a restaurant. You like the food. What do you say? (delicious)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. My sister (wash) the clothes while I (use) the computer. (Rewrite Past Simple and Past Continuous of
the verb in brackets)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. It is rather dark in the room. You say to your friend near the switch. (Write an imperative sentence by
using "turn on")
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The travellers built tent by the riverbank. (Make question to which the underlined words are answers.)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. He said to me, "I will see you here tomorrow" (Rewrite the sentence indirect speech)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Despite studying hard, I never stood first in the class. (Rewrite the sentence using "Although")
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. He ate so much and he felt sick. If he (eat) so much, he (feel) sick. (Rewrite the sentence with the
correct form of the verb in brackets)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. (Change into passive voice)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. People speak English all over the world. (Change into passive voice)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
VIII. Write a paragraph about "A travel guide to your town/city" using the answers to the following
questions to help you. (10 marks)
 Where is your town located?
 Do you want to invite travellers to your town? Why?
 What means of transportation are available for getting around?
 What are the popular places in your town?
 What can travellers do in your town?
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IX. Write a letter of apology to your aunt for your absence from her birthday party. (10 marks)
Section (D) Speaking
X. Please introduce yourself and talk about "A holiday you took" using the answers to the following
prompts to help you. (10 Marks)

Your Feeling

Time Place
Holiday

Transport