english 9 -Practice Test 14
Time 60’
Name:…………………………………
Class: ……………….ID:…………….
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. wanted B. wicked C. needed D. looked
Question 2. A. of B. knife C. wife D. belief
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. precious B. suggest C. celebrate D.recent
Question 4. A. deforestation B. environment C. congratulate D. acquaintance
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5. Minh wishes she will have chance to study abroad in the near future.
A B C D
Question 6. You used to live with your grandparents, usedn’t you?
A B C D
Question 7. Although I wassick yesterday,but I tried to go to school.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8.Lam was so tired ………….. he couldn’t go to my birthday party last night.
A. because B. such C. that D. so
Question 9.The teacher suggested that Mai …………………. speaking English more regularly to improve her speed.
A. practices B. will practice C. practice D. shouldn’t practice
Question 10.We …………………. touch with our old teacher because he changed the number many times.
A. kept B. lost C. loses D. keeps
Question 11. If the man …………………. more carefully, he wouldn’t be injured.
A. didn’t drive B. drives C. drove D. driving
Question 12.They haven’t met each other …………………. they left the university.
A. because B. since C. when D. on which
Question 13. Our family is looking forward …………………. the letter from my brother in Australia.
A. receive B. to receive C. will receive D. to receiving
Question 14. Our old museum…………………. in the tsunami last night.
A. collapsed B. collapses C. collapsing D. was collapsed
Question 15. Mary always talked about the people and places …………………. she visited in Australia.
A. which B. that C. where D. why
Question 16.The twin brothers take …………………. each other like two peas in a pod.
A. after B. over C. up D. with
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17: Mr Harry: “You’ve written a much better essay this time, John.” John: “………………….”
A. Oh, you’re right. B. Thank you. It’s encouraging.
C. Never mind D. Writing? Why?
Question 18. David: “Can you give me a cup of cold water?” Peter:“………………….”
A. Of course you can’t B. Ok C. Well done D. You’re welcome
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question 19.Police are investigating possible links between the two murders.
A. looking into B. looking up to C. looking forward to D. looking down on
Question 20.Some of thetime-consumingjobs can now be done by machines.
A. taking no time B. taking time C. taking much time D. taking little time
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question 21.At that time, a new school building was just a remote dream.
A. long-term B. far C. near D. opposite
Question 22.She is not very popular among her friends for her being insincere.
A. useless B. fair C. imperfect D. honest
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.
Every season there are new clothes and new fashions in the shops. Colors and styles keep (23)…………….. One season black is the 'in' color, but the next season everyone is wearing orange or pink or grey. The length of women's skirts goes up and down from year to year. A shirt (24)……………..you once thought was very trendy can look (25)……………..old-fashioned a few years later. And your father's shirts, you always thought were very conservative and traditional, can suddenly become (26)……………..Keeping up with the fashions can be very expensive. So, one way to save money is never to throw your old clothes out. If you wait long enough, the clothes are out of fashion today will be(27)……………..in fashion tomorrow. Yesterday's clothes are tomorrow's new fashions.
Question23. A. to change B. changed C .changing D. change
Question 24. A. whom B. that C. what D. who
Question 25. A. stranger B. strangeness C. strange D. strangely
Question 26. A. outdated B. old C. useless D. stylish
Question 27. A. out B. away C. back D. up
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Television and Kids
Television is very popular and even has some benefits for kids. It helps very young children learn the letters of the alphabet, and helps other kids learn about science, cultures, and world events.
However, researchers show that too much TV is bad for children. For one thing, there is a link between watching more than four hours of TV a day and being overweight. For another thing, many TV shows are violent and upsetting. Watching these shows may cause kids to be more fearful. And of course, more time in front of the TV means less time to study. Too much TV may also be the cause of lower grades. Experts do not agree on the solution to these problems. Some say that kids should watch only educational programs; others say kids should watch no TV at all. And others suggest teaching them to watch TV as occasional entertainment, not as an everyday hobby.
Question28. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Benefits of kids' TV shows C. Why kids love TV
B. Effects of television on kids D. Why kids shouldn't watch TV
Question 29. According to the passage, watching a lot of TV may ……………..
A. cause weight problems in children C. cause children to get better grades
B. cause children to be more famous D. cause students to study more
Question 30. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to
A. programs B. experts C. kids D. problems
Question 31. The word "occasional" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. very often B. not very often C. always D. everyday
Question 32. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. TV is always bad for children.
B. TV is only good for entertainment.
C. Kids should watch only educational shows.
D. Television has some benefits along with problems.
II. WRITING (2.0 pts)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 33.He now regrets that he didn’t take the doctor’s advice.
àHe now wishes............................................................................................................................
Question 34.Everyone knows the famous architect designed the house.
àThe famous architect..................................................................................................................
Question 35. “I’m sorry. I didn’t do the homework.”, Peter said to the teacher.
àPeter apologized.........................................................................................................................
Question 36.Following your directions is difficult.
àIt is................................................................................................................................................
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 37.Dennis Tito was an American millionaire. He became the first space tourist after 900 hours of training(who)
...........................................................................................................................................................
Question 38.He is performing well at school. He does not know what he will choose as his future career.Despite)
...........................................................................................................................................................
Question 39.After he had graduated from university, he went abroad to work.(Having)
………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Question 40.The quality of life of people in the countryside has also been improved significantly. (significant)
...........................................................................................................................................................
english 9 - Practice Test 14
KEY
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. wanted B. wicked C. needed D. looked
Question 2. A. of B. knife C. wife D. belief
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. precious B. suggest C. celebrate D.recent
Question 4. A. deforestation B. environment C. congratulate D. acquaintance
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5. Minh wishes she will have chance to study abroad in the near future.
A B C D
Question 6. You used to live with your grandparents, usedn’t you?
A B C D
Question 7. Although I wassickyesterday, butI tried to go to school.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8.Lam was so tired__________he couldn’t go to my birthday party last night.
A. because B. such C. that D. so
Question 9. The teacher suggested that Mai ________________ speaking English more regularly to improve her speed.
A. practices B. will practice C. practice D. shouldn’t practice
Question 10. We ____________ touch with our old teacher because he changed the number many times.
A. kept B. lost C. loses D. keeps
Question 11. If the man ____________ more carefully, he wouldn’t be injured.
A. didn’t drive B. drives C. drove D. driving
Question 12. They haven’t met each other __________ they left the university.
A. because B. since C. when D. on which
Question 13. Our family is looking forward ___________ the letter from my brother in Australia.
A. receive B. to receive C. will receive D. to receiving
Question 14. Our old museum _____________ in the tsunami last night.
A. collapsed B. collapses C. collapsing D. was collapsed
Question 15. Mary always talked about the people and places ____________ she visited in Australia.
A. which B. that C. where D. why
Question 16. The twin brothers take ________ each other like two peas in a pod.
A. after B. over C. up D. with
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17: Mr Harry: “You’ve written a much better essay this time, John.” John: “_____________.”
A. Oh, you’re right. B. Thank you. It’s encouraging.
C. Never mind D. Writing? Why?
Question 18. David: “Can you give me a cup of cold water?” Peter: “_________”
A. Of course you can’t B. Ok C. Well done D. You’re welcome
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question 19. Police are investigating possible links between the two murders.
A. looking into B. looking up to C. looking forward to D. looking down on
Question 20. Some of the time-consuming jobs can now be done by machines.
A. taking no time B. taking time C. taking much time D. taking little time
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
Question 21. At that time, a new school building was just a remote dream.
A. long-term B. far C. near D. opposite
Question 22. She is not very popular among her friends for her being insincere.
A. useless B. fair C. imperfect D. honest
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.
Every season there are new clothes and new fashions in the shops. Colours and styles keep (23)_________. One season black is the 'in' colour, but the next season everyone is wearing orange or pink or grey. The length of women's skirts goes up and down from year to year. A shirt (24) ______you once thought was very trendy can look (25)____old-fashioned a few years later. And your father's shirts, you always thought were very conservative and traditional, can suddenly become (26)____. Keeping up with the fashions can be very expensive. So one way to save money is never to throw your old clothes out. If you wait long enough, the clothes are out of fashion today will be (27)_____ in fashion tomorrow. Yesterday's clothes are tomorrow's new fashions.
Question23. A. to change B. changed C .changing D. change
Question 24. A. whom B. that C. what D. who
Question 25. A. stranger B. strangeness C. strange D. strangely
Question26. A. outdated B. old C. useless D. stylish
Question 27. A. out B. away C. back D. up
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Television and Kids
Television is very popular and even has some benefits for kids. It helps very young children learn the letters of the alphabet, and helps other kids learn about science, cultures, and world events.
However, researchers show that too much TV is bad for children. For one thing, there is a link between watching more than four hours of TV a day and being overweight. For another thing, many TV shows are violent and upsetting. Watching these shows may cause kids to be more fearful. And of course, more time in front of the TV means less time to study. Too much TV may also be the cause of lower grades. Experts do not agree on the solution to these problems. Some say that kids should watch only educational programs; others say kids should watch no TV at all. And others suggest teaching them to watch TV as occasional entertainment, not as an everyday hobby.
Question28. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Benefits of kids' TV shows |
C. Why kids love TV |
B. Effects of television on kids |
D. Why kids shouldn't watch TV |
Question 29. According to the passage, watching a lot of TV may ___________________.
A. cause weight problems in children |
C. cause children to get better grades |
B. cause children to be more famous |
D. cause students to study more |
Question 30. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to
A. programs B. experts C. kids D. problems
Question 31. The word "occasional" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A. very often B. not very often C. always D. everyday
Question 32. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. TV is always bad for children.
B. TV is only good for entertainment.
C. Kids should watch only educational shows.
D. Television has some benefits along with problems.
II. WRITING (2.0 pts)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning each new one with the given word(s). Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 33. He now regrets that he didn’t take the doctor’s advice.
He now wishes he had taken the doctor’s advice.
Question 34. Everyone knows the famous architect designed the house.
The famous architect is known to have designed the house.
Question 35. “I’m sorry. I didn’t do the homework.”, Peter said to the teacher.
Peter apologized to the teacherfor not doing the homework.
Question 36. Following your directions is difficult.
It is difficult to follow your directions.
Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.
Question 37. Dennis Tito was an American millionaire. He became the first space tourist after 900 hours of training. (who)
Dennis Tito, who became the first space tourist after 900 hours of training, was an American millionaire.
/Dennis Tito, who was an American millionaire, became the first space tourist after 900 hours of training.
Question 38.He is performing well at school. He does not know what he will choose as his future career. (Despite)
Despite his good performance at school, he does not know what he will choose as his future career.
Question 39.After he had graduated from university, he went abroad to work.(Having)
Having graduated from university, he went abroad to work.
Question 40. The quality of life of people in the countryside has also been improved significantly. (significant)
There has been a significant improvement in the quality of life of people in the countryside.