REVIEW SEMESTER 1 – GRADE 9 | 2020 – 2021

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. layer B. frame C. artisan D. place
2. A. museum B. cultural C. drum D. sculpture
3. A. tablecloth B. authenticity C. through D. although
4. A. conduct B. difficult C. stuck D. fun
5. A. metropolitan B. polluted C. forbidden D. affordable
6. A. feature B. culture C. tradition D. statue
7. A. stressed B. tense C. concentrate D. self-aware
8. A. delighted B. helpline C. advice D. decision
9. A. classmate B. pressure C. embarrass D. missing
10. A. artic B. occasion C. face D. behave
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. artefact B. embroider C. carpentry D. conical
2. A. complicated B. experience C. prosperity D. traditional
3. A. populous B. determine C. forbidden D. delicious
4. A. metropolitan B. fascinatingly C. multicultural D. recreational
5. A. empathise B. embarrassed C. cognitive D. adulthood
6. A. disappointed B. adolescence C. environment D. independence
7. A. dogsled B. downtown C. igloo D. variety
8. A. illiterate B. entertainment C. ability D. especially
9. A. contestant B. picturesque C. committee D. astounding
10. A. imperial B. spectacular C. historical D. recognition

III. Choose the best answers.

1. Many people in Hue City are trying to learn English well ______they can talk to the overseas visitors.
A. despite B. so that C. in order that D. so that/ in order that
2. I have been looking my school bag for over an hour. Have you seen it anywhere?
A. up B. for C. after D. with
3. “I really don’t like shopping around the holidays.” - “__________. It’s always so busy.”
A. I couldn’t agree with you more. B. I like it.
C. I don’t like it. D. No, it’s not that.
4. She invited her friend to go to Bat Trang village, but he down her invitation.
A. turned B. put C. played D. passed
5. They are going to walk in the mountains play football.
A. or B. because C. so that D. so
6. Hoi An is a famous old quarter in Da Nang city; ______, many tourists come here every year.
A. because B. however C. therefore D. but
7. I know that you really like to find out about new places. I think Ha Long Bay is a_____ place to travel to.
A. wonderful B. wonderfullyC. wonder D. wondering
8. Are you looking forward_______from him soon?
A. to hear B. to hearing C. hear D. hearing
9. I’ve just found 20 dollars in my pocket! !
A. How crazy B. That’s right C. Thanks a lot D. How cool
10. Last week was my grandmother’s birthday, I wanted to buy a gift for her.
A. so B. however C. but D. because
11. He can’t go fast_______he fell off the bicycle ______ hurt his foot.
A. and / because B. because / and C. so / and D. so / because
12._________she tried really hard, she didn’t pass the exams.
A. Although B. Despite C. Since D. Because
13. My father has_________smoking for five years because of his bad health.
A. given up B. taken up C. look up D. waken up
14._______we had finished our homework, we were allowed to hang out with our friends.
A. Before B. By the time C. After D. Since
15. They have decided a visit to the conical hat making village in Hue.
A. taking B. takes C. to take D. take
16. If you want to______the other students in your class, you will have to work very hard.
A. learn on B. catch up C. catch up with D. hurry up
17. “In the past, marriages used to be arranged by parents.” “ ”
A. Sure. That’s right. B. I suppose it was.
B. Really? I can’t imagine that D. That’s cool!
18. "She is so selfish," he said.
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 A. He said she was so selfish. B. He said she had been so selfish.
C. He said she will be so selfish. D. She said she had been being so selfish.
19. She said: "I’m getting better".
A. She said she was better. B. She said she was getting better.
C. She said she had been better. D. She said she is getting better.
20. "I can do that for you,” he said.
A. He said he could do that for me. B. He said he could have done that
C. He said I will be able to do that for me. D. He said he had been able to do that for me.
21. "I have seen John lately" he told me.
A. He told me he had seen John lately. B. He told me he saw John lately.
C. He told me he had I seen John lately. D. He told me he will see John lately.
22. "He won’t come back", she said.
A. She said he wouldn’t come back. B. She said he came back.
C. She said he would come back. D. She said he will come back.
23. "I know her well", he said.
A. He said he knows her well. B. He said he knew her well.
C. He said he will know her well. D. He said he had known her well.
24. “You really must go to Hoi An to enjoy the full moon at Mid-autumn Festival.” – “_______”
A. Yes, that’s what I’ve heard. B. Do you really know about it?
C. Yes, I won’t go there. D. No, thank you.
25. It now seems certain .
A. to be an election in May B. of an election in May
C. that there will be an election in May D. for an election in May
26. When I met her, she admitted that she________to the park the night before.
A. went B. had gone C. was going D. did go
27. When I phoned him, he told me that he in the garden, reading a newspaper.
A. sat B. was sitting C. had sat D. has sat
28. Jacqui was pleasantly surprised .
A. to get a B for history B. if she gets a B for history
C. for getting a B for history D. getting a B for history
29. He revealed that they__________married ___________
A. were getting - tomorrow B. are getting - the next day
C. were getting - the next day D. will getting - the day after
30. It’s hot today. I wish it _______ cooler.
A. is B. has been C. were D. had been
31. I wish I __________how to solve this, but I don’t.
A. know B. knew C. had known D. would know
32. She wishes she _________ longer legs.
A. has B. had C. had had D. would have
33. I have to go abroad twice a year. I wish I __________ have to go abroad.
A. don’t B. didn’t C. won’t D. wouldn’t
34. I wish you take my school things without permission.
A. don’t B. won’t C. shouldn’t D. wouldn’t
35. He wishes he buy a house near a beautiful beach.
A. could B. may C. should D. will
36. She wishes he _________ her some money while he is abroad.
A. has sent B. will send C. would send D. would have sent
37. I wish I_______ a teacher in the near future.
A. am B. were C. had been D. would be
38. I wish that I ________ able to live abroad one day.
A. will be B. am C. would be D. had been
39. When I started to learn at this school, I need a lot of help, but now I ______ all the subjects on my own.
A. used to learn B. used to learning C. get used to learning D. use to learn
40. He several books a month, but he doesn’t have time anymore.
A. was used to reading B. used to read C. got used to reading D. used to reading
41. We were surprised to see her driving, she when we first met her.
A. got used to drivingB. didn’t use to drive C. was used to driving D. used to drive
42. Don’t worry, it’s a simple program. You it in no time, I’m sure.
A. are used to B. will be used to C. used to use D. get used
43. People think that he is a big liar.
A. He is thought that he was a big liar. B. He is thought that he is a big liar.
C. It is thought that he is a big liar. D. It is thought to be a big liar.
44. They say that he was very kind.
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 A. He is said to be very kind. B. It is said that he was very kind.
C. It is said that he is very kind. D. It was said that he was very kind.
Nếu V1 cùng thì với V2  S2 + be Vpp + to be O
Nếu V1 khác thì với V2  S2 + be Vpp + to have bên + O
45. We know that the director has bought a new limousine.
A. It is said that a new limousine has been bought by the director.
B. The director is said to have bought a new limousine.
C. It is known that the director had bought a new limousine.
D. The director is known to have bought a new limousine.
46. The witness said that the robber had long hair.
A. The robber is said to have long hair. B. It is said that robber had long hair.
C. The robber was said to have long hair. D. The robber was said to have had long hair.
47. We believe that Dr. James is a caring person.
A. It is believe that Dr. James is a caring person.
B. It is believed that Dr. James is a caring person.
C. It was believed that Dr. James is a caring person.
D. It was believe that Dr. James is a caring person.
48. They estimate that about 100 people were injured in the storm.
A. It is estimate that about 100 people were injured in the storm.
B. About 100 people is estimated to have been injured in the storm.
C. It was estimated that about 100 people were injured in the storm.
D. About 100 people are estimated to have been injured in the storm.
49. In the past, local were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered costumes for the Vietnamese
King, Queen and other Royal family members.
A. skill workers B. skillfully works C. skillful artists D. skilled artisans
50. Craft villages are becoming popular in Viet Nam.
A. tourism attractions B. tourist attractions C. tour attractiveness D. physical attraction
51. Situated on the bank of the Duong River, the village was famous for the _____ of making Dong Ho paintings.
A. craft B. production C. manufacture D. activity
52. Vietnamese traditional is done with a simple hammer and chisel.
A. sculptural pieces B. sculpture C. sculptured feature D. sculptor
53. Now, at the age of over 80, the artisan is leaving the craft to his descendants with a desire to this
ancient craft.
A. preserve B. reserve C. change D. consider
54. It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and .
A. funny B. boring C. enjoyable D. helpful
55. You'll have opportunities to widen your global horizons while living in this cultural capital city.
A. unlimited B. comfortable C. cheerful D. populous
56. Dubai's Palm Islands in the blue ocean is the _______ of a good and sunny life.
A. indicator B. view C. signal D. sign
57. This place is so with the non-stop flow of customers to come and enjoy pho.
A. delicious B. convenient C. popular D. exciting
58. Visitors can take a free boat from Manhattan to Staten Island for a great of the Statue of Liberty
and the Manhattan skyline.
A. view B. sight C. scene D. landscape
59. The architects got inspired to use the lotus flower in the design for the .
A. city B. skyline C. skyscraper D. downtown
60. Villagers are more kind, friendly and warm-hearted than city .
A. dwellers B. foreigners C. beginners D. movers
61. You can see the of the suburbs in Ho Chi Minh City with many apartment buildings, supermarkets,
shopping centres, and schools.
A. urban area B. convenience C. urban sprawl D. living condition
62. Dong Khoi Street is the main shopping street in the _______ of downtown in Ho Chi Minh City.
A. mind B. heart C. head D. spot
63. Opened in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco still ranks among the top 10 bridge
spans in the world.
A. long B. longer C. mostly long D. longest
64. No city in America has monuments and museums into one area as Washington, DC.
A. as much B. such many C. as many D. a few
65. The new student was very shy at the beginning, but then he well with everyone.
A. got on B. went on C. got over D. cheered up
66. My closest friend is not very and she likes having a small friend group but I like talking with a lot
of people and hanging out.
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A. society B. sociable C. social D. socialist
67. “How was your trip to Vietnam after 10 years?” – “___________”
A. Amazing! I couldn’t believe how much it has changed!
B. Thank you for asking me.
C. 10 years? It’s 11 years.
D. No, I can’t tell you.
68. The advice columnist said, “It sounds like the problem is not your appearance but the _____ you see
yourself”.
A. route B. distance C. way D. behaviour
69. I suffer from depression and anxiety, but I don’t know to get over my problems.
A. what B. how C. where D. which
70. I want to talk to my teacher about my problems, but I have no idea _____ to start, or _____ to talk to him.
A. what - where B. where - who C. why -whom D. where – how
71. The image of an old lady with the traditional ao dai on a rickshaw on her way back from market is still so
for Vietnamese people.
A. meaning B. meaningful C. meaningless D. meaningfulness
72. Furthermore, traditional help to develop their senses, memory, thoughts, imagination, linguistic
capacity and basic concepts about the national culture.
A. habits B. games C. customs D. practices
[Link] An Landscape Complex is renowned for its diverse ecosystem, unique natural beauty and _____
characteristics.
A. geology B. geological C. environmental D. ecological
74. The Ho Dynasty Citadel has a palace with marble roads that connect each palace.
A. area B. setting C. complex D. building
75. The towers of the My Son sanctuary are the most significant of the My Son civilization.
A. structures B. arrangements C. apartments D. plans
76. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was the ________ of political power for nearly seven centuries without
interruption.
A. middle B. point C. system D. centre
77. The public suggested that the factories with waste treatment system.
A. would equip B. would be equipped
C. should equip D. should be equipped
78. The local government suggested a road through the Nam Cat Tien National Park.
A. build B. to build C. building D. being built
79. Hundreds of thousands of travel to Perfume Pagoda to pray for happiness and prosperity in the coming
year.
A. passengers B. holiday-makers C. pilgrimages D. pilgrims
80. India will provide technical experts, supporting equipment and materials necessary for the restoration of
in My Son.
A. mosques B. towers C. churches D. pagodas
81. Talking about Tay Phuong Pagoda means talking about a treasure of , an invaluable cultural
and historical heritage.
A. sculpture B. objects C. items D. stone
82. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built on the location of a Chinese dating from the 7th
century.
A. battle B. fortress C. border D. soldier
83. In a traditional family, there were three : grandparents, parents, and children.
A. groups B. teams C. bands D. generations
84. In the past several weeks, I have had the _____ to interact with a few large extended families.
A. event B. situation C. ceremony D. opportunity
85. Wise families accept the , and support those who have different ways of thinking.
A. differences B. similarities C. same D. agreements
86. As an old saying in Viet Nam, “Blood is thicker than water”, the concept of blood is always engraved
in the mind of the Vietnamese.
A. relation B. relationship C. connection D. joint
87. Children feel to go into the world with the support from their parents.
A. confident B. confidently C. confidence D. reluctant
88. The railway route is designed with double lanes, electrified and has technical standards which allows of
earthquake level 8.
A. ability B. power C. tolerance D. acceptance
89. As a member of family, you are to receive moral support and material assistance from other
members, especially when you are in trouble.
A. required B. forced C. astonished D. expected
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90. The sound of firecracker was common on previous Tet, but it is now prohibited ___________ being dangerous
and unsafe in production and distribution.
A. because B. due to C. despite D. for

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate that underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following sentences.
91. It's difficult study in a foreign country, so students need to prepare for the experience.
A. study B. so C. to prepare D. for
92. I’m tired of being told what writing about tram system in Hanoi.
A. of B. being told C. writing D. tram system
93. In 1939, no more than 15 percent of all school-age children received any kind of school.
A. percent B. school-age C. received D. school
94. It’s convenient of us to take a cyclo and observe life in Ho Chi Minh City.
A. of B. to take C. cyclo D. in
95. I had just finished my meal when he had called me out for dinner.
A. had B. when C. had called D. out
96. The menu has been already changed, but the customers are still complaining about the lack of variety.
A. been already B. but C. complaining D. the
97. I was surprising to learn that there was a tram system in Hanoi a century ago.
A. surprising B. was C. system D. ago
98. A new rail system in Hanoi is expected to complete in the next few years.
A. rail B. is expected C. complete D. few
99. You’d better to listen to each other’s ideas when living in an extended family.
A. to listen B. other’s C. living D. extended
100. A new advanced water treatment plant which will eventually serve 300,000 customers is now on
construction.
A. advanced B. plant C. eventually D. on

V. Combine the sentences, using the words or phrases in brackets.

1. Many students failed the test. The teacher decided to give it again (since)

2. Beck borrowed my computer. He wanted to type his composition (so that)

3. I had missed my bus. I got to class on time (even though)

4. I go swimming. I have to keep my eyes closed underwater (when)


VI. Rewrite the sentences with the following suggestions, using WH-word + to-infinitive
Ex: How do I switch the camera on? (he/ not/ know) He doesn’t know how to switch the camera on.
1. What should I say? (he/ can’t/ think) 
2. Where shall we go? (they/ not sure) 
3. Where do we put the sofa? (we/ not know) 
4. What should I write my home paper about? (I/have no idea of)

5. How should I start the engine? (no one/ could tell)


VII. Rewrite the sentences using the impersonal passive.

1. They consider Sara is one of the best students in her school. (BE)
→ Sara
2. People hope that cable cars construction to Son Doong Cave will be stopped. (IS)
→ It
3. People expect that he will join the company soon.
→ He
4. They think that the first temple existed during the reign of Le Thanh Tong in the 15 th century.
→ It

VIII. Rewrite the sentences using “suggest”.

1. “What about helping the poor in the countryside?”
→ The student suggested
2. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Babara?” said May.
→ May suggested Babara

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3. “We should control the deforestation to conserve the forests.”
→ He suggested
4. “How about recycling things to protect our environment?”
→ They suggested
IX. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. The wounded persons were taken to hospital by the police.
→ The police
2. “Don’t leave your luggage unattended.”
→ He asked me
3. The salary of a professor is higher than that of a secretary.
→ The salary of a secretary is
4. He felt very miserable, so he looked for someone to share his life with.
→ He looked
5. I didn’t realize how late it was and I didn’t stop studying till after midnight.
→ I didn’t realize how late it was and I went
6. When did you start working on the project?
→ How long
7. I am leaving now so that I won’t be late for work.
→ I am leaving now in
8. New York City is the busier than any other city in the world.
→ New York City
9. Dina is like her mother’s side of the family.
→ Dina takes
10. “How long have you been standing here?” he asked me.
→ He asked me

D. Reading
I. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hue
The Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the city of Hue in
central Vietnam. Hue was founded as the Viet Nam capital city by Gia Long, the first king of the Nguyen
Dynasty in 1802. It held this position for thirteen Nguyen kings until 1945
The massive complex features hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden Purple City,
once the residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the Vietnam War, the Imperial City, royal
tombs, the flag tower, pagodas, temples, a library and museum.
Hue, located on the banks of the Huong River, (also known as the Perfume River) is about a hundred
kilometres north of Da Nang. Among the most impressive monuments in this former grand imperial capital are
the Ngo Mon Gate of the Imperial City which once was exclusively used by the royal family and their servants
and soldiers, the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang as well as the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. In fact, many of the
monuments surrounding the royal buildings were constructed in the early 19 th century and were modeled after
Beijing's Forbidden City. The wall that surrounds the citadel is six metres high and two and a half kilometres
long.
The historical complex is known not only for its rich architecture but also for its beautiful landscape
setting. Overall, the site is quite spectacular. Avoid Hue between October and December as it gets most of its
rain from the northeast monsoon during that period. This small city is also famous for its Imperial-style cuisine.
1. The Complex of Hue Monuments .
A. has its buildings built during the reign of King Gia Long
B. is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
C. was built by thirteen Nguyen kings from 1802 to 1945
D. is located on the left bank of the Perfume River
2. The Hue Citadel needs the work of restoration because of .
A. the northeast monsoon B. its rich architecture
C. the period from 1802 to 1945 D. the damage during the war
3. All of the following are mentioned as features of the Hue Citadel EXCEPT .
A. the Temple of Literature B. the royal tombs
C. a library and museum D. the flag tower
4. We can infer from the passage that .
A. the royal tombs were built for each emperor in the Imperial City
B. the Forbidden Purple City might be considered a smaller model of Beijing’s Forbidden City
C. the Imperial City is located in the Forbidden Purple City
D. the wall that surrounds the citadel is as big as the Great Wall in China
5. All of the following are advantages of Hue EXCFPT .

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 A. the waterway of the Perfume River B. the art of cooking
C. the last three months of the year D. its beauty of natural setting

II. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
In the old days, Vietnamese roads were seen with bicycles and a few trucks. Now they are full of a
variety of vehicles. The Vietnamese carry a huge load of a variety of goods up to over one hundred kilograms,
especially during the war.
Time has gone by and fewer bikes are visible in the street. In big cities, many people think that bicycles
belong to the inferior classes and seem unfashionable. That is why people often find it hard - psychologically
and physically - to park their bikes when going to a modern cafe or shopping malls.
Motorbikes are the main mode of transport in Viet Nam, with 24 million of them in a country of 87
million people in 2009, one of the highest ratios in the world. More motorbikes of all brands have dominated
the road. The mobility which motorbikes provide is so crucial to workers in big cities. Some youths try to show
off with expensive motorbikes of famous brands. Almost anything can be transported on a motorcycle. The
loads include baskets of fruits, tree trunks, live pigs, flocks of live ducks and stacked crates of raw eggs. Two
thirds of Viet Nam's population of 85 million are under 30, and the motorcycle has become the center of youth
culture.
1. Nowadays, bicycles_____________.
A. become more visible in the streets B. are looked down on by some people
C. are used in the war D. can’t be parked outside a modern cafe
2. The most important thing that makes motorbikes become the most popular means of transport in big cities
may be that____________.
A. the Vietnamese often carry a huge load of a variety of goods
B. a large number of young people own motorbikes
C. there are expensive motorbikes with famous brands
D. young people can easily move around in big cities by motorbike
3. According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT that .
A. the density of bicycles is still high
B. Viet Nam has one of the highest vehicle densities is the world
C. motorbikes are very popular among young people
D. bicycle was used as a means of transportation during the war
4. We can infer from the passage that .
A. there are some regulations about transport by motorbike
B. expensive motorbikes of famous brands are dominating the road
C. the majority of Viet Nam’s population is young
D. cycling has become fashionable recently
5. The word “dominated” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. controlled over a place B. blocked a place
C. been the most obvious D. played a role

III. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
During the war, children wore straw hats to (1) themselves from debris. Houses and schools
were bombed and destroyed. Many children were made (2) and their schools had to be moved
around or lessons sometimes had to (3)________ after dark to avoid being targeted by heavy bombing. Many
schools had its roof (4)________ with several layers of straw to withstand the (5) of the bombs. Life
for children was very hard in both the North and South of Viet Nam during the war.
Young people were (6) of their duty to serve their country. Even young girls took part in
the war efforts by digging bomb shelters. Children took first-aid courses after school so that they could
(7)________ injured people.
Childhood years of children born in the 1960s are (8) . As innocent children, they went to school (9)
straw hats in the sounds of American jet fighters in the sky and the shots from Vietnamese anti-
aircraft guns.
Nowadays, they are proud that they came through those hardships. They had their heads held
(10)_________ walking out of the war.
1. A. save B. keep C. protect D. help
2. A. homemade B. homeless C. homelessness D. homesick
3. A. place B. take place C. be happened D. exist
4. A. cover B. covering C. covered D. being covered
5. A. reasons B. causes C. actions D. impacts
6. A. known B. afraid C. capable D. aware
7. A. care for B. take after C. take about D. care of
8. A. unfortunate B. unforgettable C. forgettable D. memorably
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9. A. wear B. to wear C. wearing D. that wear
10. A. high B. highly C. height D. above

IV. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
We know that nowadays students (1) from test stress, and there are a few of the biggest
causes. First, it is important to do your best and study hard, but you may push yourself too much to get a high
grade, and (2)________can be hard to deal with. Second, many schools want to show high test grades from their
students to (3)_______ that they are doing a good job of educating them. Therefore, they have high
expectations for the teachers, who (4) have high expectations for the students. In addition, most
parents want to see great school (5) , and they can start pushing their children when test time (6)
. Moreover, if you had a (7) time with a test in the past, or if you have (8) poorly on one or
more tests, you could feel anxious about the next one. Finally, sometimes other students can (9)
rumors about a test, or you might hear things from older friends and siblings. Rumors like "That teacher's tests
are totally impossible to pass!" can make you a lot (10) nervous.
1. A. suffer B. prevent C. experience D. show
2. A. force B. causes C. grades D. pressure
3. A. make B. prove C. discover D. try
4. A. after B. again C. then D. than
5. A. events B. reports C. descriptions D. statements
6. A. comes around B. comes through C. comes to D. comes under
7. A. bad B. low C. pleasant D. harmful
8. A. come B. taken C. made D. done
9. A. expand B. spread C. reach D. extend
10. A. much B. over C. more D. less