MÔN NGOẠI NGỮ 9 - NỘI DUNG ÔN TẬP VÀ TỰ HỌC TRONG THỜI GIAN NGHỈ HỌC PHÒNG DỊCH COVID-19
REVISION FOR UNIT 1,2
Unit 1 – Local environment
I. Complete each of the following sentences using the cues given. You can use other words in addition to the cues to complete the sentences.
Ngoc/usually/play/badminton/Sunday.
Answer: 0. Ngoc usually plays badminton on Sundays.
1. Phù Lãng/one/most famous/pottery/village/Viet Nam.
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2. It/locate/along/Cầu River/about/60/kilometre/Ha Noi.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………r/be/at/work/Phù Lãng/for/long time/since/Trần Dynasty.
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4. In/past/village potter/mainly/produced/article/everyday/life.
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5. Recently/young/artisan/opt/produce/artistic ceramics.
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II. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B or C.
1. ______ I warned her about the quality of the product, she bought it as a souvenir. | ||
A. However | B. When | C. Although |
2. We travelled to a craft village ______ we had spent two hours in the gallery. | ||
A. before | B. after | C. while |
3. ______ she was knitting the hat, I was cooking dinner. | ||
A. After | B. While | C. Before |
4. We got a discount ______ we had spent more than $200. | ||
A. as | B. although | C. when |
5. I’ll take my foreign friends to the local market ______ they can see how people sell and buy things. | ||
A. so | B. because | C. so that |
6. He ______ his name on a tree and left. |
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A. created | B. carved | C. cut |
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7. How many balls of wool do you need to ______ that sweater? |
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A. do | B. weave | C. knit |
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8. She is ______ boats on the pillow covers. |
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A. embroidering | B. making | C. casting |
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9. This type of wool is ______ into fabric which will make jackets. |
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A. knitted | B. give | C. woven |
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10. They ______ these statues in bronze. |
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A. moulded III. Match the word with its definition: | B. cast
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| Definition | Word | ||
| 1. a thing which is skilfully made with your hands 2. start something (a business, an organisation, etc.) 3. take control of something (a business, an organisation, etc.) 4. people who do skilled work, making things with their hands 5. an interesting or enjoyable place to go or thing to do 6. a particular place 7. make someone remember or think about something 8. walk around a place to see what is there | a. artisans b. specific region c. attraction d. remind e. look round f. craft g. set up h. take over | ||
IV. Fill in each sentence with a word/ phrase from the box. There is one extra word/ phrase
paintings pottery drum silk lacquer ware conical hats baskets |
1. These products are called …………………….. because they are decoratively covered with lacquer.
2. These …………………………….are made of thin bamboo strips that are woven together.
3. To play this ……………………….. you should use your hands, not sticks.
4. This vase is a beautiful piece of ………………….. It’s made from clay dug from our river banks.
5. Lots of Vietnamese girls like wearing …………………….. and ao dai.
6. When I go somewhere on holiday, I usually buy ……………. as souvenirs because I love works of art.
V. Fill in each sentence with a suitable word from the box to complete a passage about Doi Tam Drum - making village
famous more since amazed takes follow sold introduced |
We went to Doi Tam, a village (1)…………………….for its drum making techniques, in Ha Nam Province last month. The craft was first (2) ……………to the village sometime in the 8th or 9th century. Today there are (3) …………………….. than six hundred drum makers living in Doi Tam village.
I was (4) ………………………… to see big drums in front of every house in the village. People say that it (5) …………………. four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres. To make a drum, the craftsmen have to (6)…………… an eight stage process. Stretching the drumhead is the most challenging stage (7) …………….. they have to carefully assess the sound it makes. The other steps do not require such high skills.
Nowadays, Doi Tam drums are not only famous in Viet Nam but are also (8)…………………. to other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and the USA.
VI. Fill in the gaps with the words in the box
conical hat marble sculptures lanterns Pottery silk paintings |
1. The birthplace of the famous bai tho ………………………… is Tay Ho village in Hue.
2. If you go to Hoi An on the 15th of each lunar month, you can enjoy the lights of many beautiful …………………….
3. Van Phuc village in Ha Noi produces different types of ………….. products such as cloth, scarves, ties, and dresses.
4. On the Tet holiday, many Hanoians go to Dong Ho village to buy folk …………………...
5……………… products of Bau Truc, such as pots and vases, have the natural colours typical of Champa culture in Ninh Thuan.
6. Going to Non Nuoc marble village in Da Nang, we’re impressed by a wide variety of ……………………………… from Buddha statues to bracelets.
VII. Complete the passage by filling each blank with a suitable word from the box:
culture traditional historical attraction handicrafts exercise |
Some people say that a place of interest is a place famous for its scenery or a well-known (1) …………………… site. I don’t think it has to be so limited. In my opinion, a place of interest is simply one that people like going to.
In my town, the park is a(n) (2) …………………. because many people love spending time there. Old people do (3) ……………. and walk in the park. Children play games there while their parents sit and talk with each other. Another place of interest in my town is Hoa Binh market. It’s a(n) (4) ……………………. market with a lot of things to see. I love to go there to buy food and clothes, and watch other people buying and selling. Foreign tourists also like this market because they can experience the (5) …………… of Vietnamese people, and buy woven cloth and other (6) ……………………… as souvenirs.
VIII. Complete each sentence using a verb from A in the correct form and a particle from B. You can use any particle more than once
A | B |
find turn bring close get deal | out down with up |
1. What time does your mother usually ……………………………. in the morning?
2. We must ………………….. the train times so that we can take the earliest train to Hai Phong.
3. My favourite writer has ………………………… another best-seller.
4. We’re …………………….. lots of complaints from customers about the quality of these shirts.
5. Why did you …………………… your workshop? I thought that it was running quite well.
6. I had to …………….. their invitation to take part in the trip because my father didn’t allow me to go.
IX. Read a passage about the Somerset levers and do the exercises that follow.
Last year I visited the Somerset Levels, a coastal plain and wetland area in Somerset, South West England. This area is home to one of Somerset's oldest traditional crafts - willow basket making. Basket making began in the area a long time ago. At the beginning of the 19th century, more than three thousand acres of willow trees were planted commercially there because the area provided an excellent natural habitat for their cultivation.
I’d seen willow baskets before I visited the Levels, but I was still amazed at the numerous products created by the basket makers there. They make lobster pots, bread trays, and even passenger baskets for hot air balloons.
Although the arrival of plastics in the 1950s caused the basket making industry to decline, willow growing and basket making have continued to play a significant role in Somerset’s rural economy. Willow growers and basket makers have dealt with this challenge by finding new markets and innovative ways of using willow. They make willow charcoal for artists and bower seats for gardens. Some even weave willow coffins. Therefore, people here can still live on the craft that their great-grandparents passed down to them.
a. Match the words with their definitions
Words | Definition |
1. significant 2. willow 3. commercially 4. numerous 5. innovative 6. charcoal | a. existing in large numbers b. introducing or using new ideas, ways of doing something, etc. c. in a way that is connected with the buying and selling of goods and services d. large or important enough to have an effect e. a black substance made by burning wood slowly in an oven with little air, used for drawing f. a tree with long branches and long thin leaves that often grows near water |
b. Decide if the sentences are True (T) or False (F)
1. Willow basket making is the oldest traditional craft in Somerset.
2. Willows can grow well in the area because of its favourable natural conditions.
3. The presence of plastic products did not affect the growth of the basket making industry in the area in the 1950s.
4. Basket making does not play an important role in the area now.
5. Willow growers and basket makers have found new ways to promote their industry.
6. Basket makers can live on their craft nowadays.
c. Answer the questions
1. Where are the Somerset Levels?
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2. How many acres of willows were planted commercially there at the beginning of the 19th century?
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3. How did the author feel when he visited the place?
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4. What are some innovative products made in the area?
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5. Is basket making passed down through generations?
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X. Underline the dependent clause in each sentence below. Say whether it is a dependent clause of concession (DC), of purpose (DP), of reason (DR), or of time (DT)
1. When people talk about traditional paintings, they think of Dong Ho village.
2. My sister went to Tay Ho village in Hue so that she could buy some bai tho conical hats.
3. Although this museum is small, it has many unique artifacts.
4. This square is our favourite place to hang out because we have space to skateboard.
5. The villagers have to dry the buffalo skin under the sun before they make the drumheads.
XI. Match the verbs in column a with the groups of nouns in column B
1.carve 2.cast 3.weave 4.embroider 5.knit 6.mould
| a. clay, cheese, chocolate b. baskets, carpets, silk, cloth c. sweaters, toys, hats d. bronze, gold, iron e. stone, wood, eggshells f. handkerchiefs, tablecloths, pictures |
XII. Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator provided and make any necessary changes
1. The villagers are trying to learn English. They can communicate with foreign customers. (in order that)
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2. We ate lunch. Then we went to Non Nuoc marble village to buy some souvenirs. (after)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. This hand-embroidered picture was expensive. We bought it. (even though)
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4. This department store is an attraction in my city. The products are of good quality. (because)
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5. This is called a Chuong conical hat. It was made in Chuong village. (since)
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6. There are modern knitting machines. The artisans in my village like using traditional looms. (although)
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7. Many children like to go to Bat Trang Ceramic village. They can make their own pottery there. (as)
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8. We have to follow more than ten stages. We can make a simple conical hat. (so that)
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9. Sinh paintings are special. They are burned after worship. (since)
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10. We’ll have to phone you first. Then we’ll organise the trip. (before)
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11. We were visiting an old building. They were going to a traditional market. (while)
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XIII. Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence
1. The flower was _____________ out of a single piece of valuable wood.
A.carved B.moulded C.cast D.given
2. In this town, they _____________ all the frames in steel.
A.make B.have C.mould D.cast
3. She is skilled at _____________ cloth.
A.giving B.weaving C.doing D.carving
4. If you like, I can _____________ flowers on the cushion covers for you.
A.grow B.make C.embroider D.knit
5. Is it true that you _____________ this woollen hat yourself?
A.knitted B.wove C.did D.carved
6. The doll has been _____________ out of clay.
A.embroidered B.cast C.woven D.moulded
7. I love going to this place _____________ it’s the quietest place in the city.
A.so B.though C.so that D.as
8. They keep changing the decoration of the shop _____________ they can attract more young people.
A.so that B.because C.although D.when
9. _____________ she’s young, she’s the most famous artisan in the village.
A.When B.Although C.Whereas D.In order to
10. Do you know who’s _____________ his pottery workshop?
A.bringing out B.taking over C.passing down D.turning down
11. I’ve _____________ the product catalogue and decided to buy this table.
A.found out B.closed down C.looked through D.lived on
12. This sports centre is so small that it cannot _____________ the demands of local residents.
A.keep up with B.face up to C.deal about D.set up
XIV. Complete each sentence using the correct form of a phrasal verb form the box. You don’t need to use all the verbs
pass down live on deal with close down face up to get on with come back turn down |
1. We must …………………… the reality that our handicrafts are in competition with those of other villages.
2. I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she ……………… my invitation.
3. The craft of basket weaving is usually ………………………… from generation to generation.
4. Do you think we can ………………….. selling silk scarves as souvenirs?
5. They had to ……………………. the museum because it’s no longer a place of interest.
6. What time did you ………………………………….. from the trip last night?
XV. Complete the passage by filling each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.
Some people ask me if I like living in my hometown. The answer is certainly ‘yes’. The simple reason is that it has lots of (1. interest) …………………. places. If you want to widen your knowledge of the past, you can go to the museum. It’s a (2. history) ………………… building, with a big collection of valuable artefacts. There is also a craft village in my hometown. There, the (3. village) …………… make drums. Their drums are not only famous in the (4. local) …………………, but also nationwide. You can visit the old workshop, where drums are still made in the traditional way. Some of them are huge! Another (5. attract) …………….………… in my hometown is the local library. It’s an (6. educate) ………………….. place where anyone can borrow books and take them home to read. Besides, it also has a (7. read) ……………… club. I’m one of its members, and we gather once a week to discuss what we’ve read together. My hometown is also a (8. culture) ……………….. centre, with many traditional festivals and activities. I love it very much.
XVI. Make sentences using the words and phrases below. You can add extra words or make changes
1. There/be/some/famous/pottery village/Viet Nam/as Chu Dau/Bat Trang/Bau Truc.
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2. Bau Truc/one/old/pottery village/Southeast Asia.
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3. It/locate/ten/kilometre/Phan Rang City.
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4. There/young girl/twelve to fifteen years old/begin/learn/how/make/pottery.
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5. They know/how/make/pottery product/from/pot/to/small jar.
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XVII. Match the phrasal verb (1-8) with their meaning (a-h)
1. come back 2. turn down 3. deal with 4. face up to 5. get on with 6. pass down 7. close down 8. live on | a. stop doing business b. have a friendly relationship with somebody c. transfer from one generation to the next d. reject or refuse something e. return f. take action to solve a problem g. have enough money to live h. accept, deal with |
XVIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given
1. Where did you get the information about Disneyland Resort? find
Where …………………………………………………………………………….?
2. What time did you get out of bed this morning? up
When ……………………………………………………………………………..?
3. I’ll read this leaflet to see what activities are organised at this attraction. look
I'll …………………………………………………………………………………..
4. They’re going to publish a guidebook to different beauty spots in Viet Nam. out
They're ……………………………………………………………………………...
5. I’m thinking with pleasure about the weekend! forward
I'm …………………………………………………………………………………..!
XIX. Complete the second sentence in each pair by putting the correct form of a verb from the box into each blank.
carve cast weave embroider knit mould |
1.The artisan made this statue by pouring hot liquid bronze into a mould.
→ The artisan …………………………. this statue in bronze.
2.I’m decorating a cloth picture with a pattern of stitches, using coloured threads.
→ I’m ……………………………… a picture.
3.They made baskets by crossing strips of bamboo across, over, and under each other.
→ They ……………………………. baskets out of bamboo.
4.My mum made this sweater for me from wool thread by using two bamboo needles.
→ My mum ………………………………a wool sweater for me.
5.He made this flower by cutting into the surface of the wood.
→ He ………………………………. this flower from wood.
6. I took some clay and used my hands to make it into a bowl shape.
→ I …………………………………… the clay into the desired shape.
XX. Complete the passage with the words/ phrases from the box
looked team-building zoo lunch interest looking forward to craft museum |
Last week we had a memorable trip to a new (1) ……………………on the outskirts of the city. We were all (2) ……………………….. the trip. There are lots of wild animals, and they are looked after carefully. Each species is kept in one big compound and the animals look healthy. After we (3) ……………….. round the animal zone, we gathered on a big lawn at the back of the zoo. There we played some (4) …………………. games and sang songs. Then we had a delicious (5) …………….. prepared by Nga and Phuong. In the afternoon, we walked to a (6) ………… nearby. There is a big collection of handicrafts made by different (7) …………….. villages. I’m sure that the zoo will be our new place of (8) …………………….
XXI. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the phrasal verb in brackets. You may have to change the form of the verbs
1. I don’t remember exactly when my parents started this workshop. (set up)
à…………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can stay equal with theirs. (keep up with)
à…………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. What time will you begin your journey to Da Lat? (set off)
à…………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. We arranged to meet in front of the lantern shop at 8 o’clock, but she never arrived. (turn up)
à…………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The artisans in my village can earn enough money from basket weaving to live. (live on)
à…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Grade 9n Unit 2 – City life
I. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete Mi’s email to her new friend, Alisa
Dear Elisa,
Thanks very much for your email. It was fun to read about the places you find interesting.
I (1) ______ like going to museums in my free time. There are several museums in my city, but I like the Museum of Fine Arts the most. I love art, so (2) ______ I have free time, I go to this museum. There's a great mix (3) ______ art from across the eras, including some really impressive modern Vietnamese paintings. What I especially like about the museum is that (4) ______ of its galleries have an introduction in Vietnamese, English, and French. It (5) ______ that I can learn lots of English while enjoying the art works.
Another place of interest that I love is the (6) ______ park. It’s near my house, so I go there almost every day. Sometimes I go for a walk around the park with my mother. Sometimes I choose a beautiful place in it to sit and draw some sketches. And sometimes I just sit (7) ______ a bench, doing nothing, just watching people passing by. It’s really relaxing.
I hope someday I’ll have a(n) (8) ______ to visit your National Portrait Gallery and Hyde Park.
Until the next email,
Mi
1. A.don’t like B.interested in C.also D.will
2. A.because B.though C.that D.when
3. A.in B.of C.on D.with
4. A.all B.one C.none D.not
5. A.means B.shows C.proves D.tells
6. A.locality B.small C.area D.local
7. A.in B.at C.on D.with
8. A.chance B.opportunity C.time D.choice
II. Match the word with its definition:
a. metropolitan b. jet lag c. a feature d. reliable e. multicultural | 1. tiredness from travelling across different time zones 2. an attraction 3. that can be trusted 4. belonging to a very large city 5. including people of different races, religions, languages, and traditions |
III. Replace the words in italics with one of the words from the box
crowded international local urban neighbouring
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1. There is not a lot of world ………………………………. news in this newspaper.
2. I do my shopping in the neighbourhood …………………………… shops, not in the town centre.
3. At weekends the city centre is always packed ………………………. with people.
4. My friend’s family has just moved to a nearby ………………………….. town.
5. There is far too much pollution nowadays in city ……………………………………. areas.
IV. Put one of the adjectives in the box in the blanket
local delicious ancient historic helpful warm fascinating comfortable |
Dear Oggy,
We’re having a fabulous time here in Hoi An. You know, it’s a(n) (1) ……………………. town 30 km from Da Nang. The weather is very (2) ………….. and sunny. Our hotel is small but (3) ………………... The staff are friendly and (4) …………………..
We’ve seen most of the sights of the town. The street life here is (5) ……………….. We’ve spent a lot of time wandering around and looking at the (6) ………………….. temples, bridges, and houses. We’ve also bought a lot of (7) ………………. souvenirs, crafts, and clothing. Well, the street food in Hoi An is (8) ………………. and affordable. I wish you could be here with us!
Anyway, I hope things are good with you.
Lots of love,
Jack
V. Put one of the adjectives in the box in the blanket
annoying fashionable modern forbidden polluted cosmopolitan |
1.She lives in one of the most ……………………. parts of the city: there are lots of luxury shops there.
2. How ………………………..! The roads are crowded and I’m stuck in a traffic jam.
3. You can’t stop here. Parking is ……………………….. in this street.
4. This city is very ………………………….., there are people here from all over the world.
5. The gallery downtown has regular exhibitions of ……………………….. art.
6. Nhieu Loc canal in Ho Chi Minh City is much less ………………………… than before.
VI. Complete the text with the most suitable form of the adjectives in the brackets. Add the where necessary
London is one of (1. large) …………………… cities in the world. Its population is a lot (2. small) …………………. than Tokyo or Shanghai, but it is by far (3. popular) ……………… tourist destination. London is probably most famous for its museums, galleries, palaces, and other sights, but it also includes a (4. wide) ………………range of peoples, cultures, and religions than many other places. People used to say that it was (5. dirty) …………….. city too, but it is now much (6. clean) …………. than it was. To the surprise of many people, it now has some of (7. good) ……………….. restaurants in Europe too. For some people, this makes London (8. exciting) ………………………….. city in Europe.
VII. Underline the correct participle to complete each phrasal verb
1.The city has recently set up/off/out a library in the West Suburb.
2. I don’t think Fred gets over/through/on with Daniel. They always argue.
3. You should take your hat in/over/off in the cinema.
4. Their children have all grown up/out/out of and left home for the city to work.
5. We were shown up/off/around the town by a volunteer student.
6. The town council decided to pull up/over/down the building, as it was unsafe.
VIII. Underline the phrasal verbs in the sentences, and match their meaning from the box
1. You don’t need the light on in here. Turn it off, please.
2. They offered him a place at the company but he turned it down.
3. The doctor wanted to go over the test results with her patient.
4. Once you’ve finished cleaning, you can go on with your work.
5. When you come inside, you should take off your coat and hat.
6. The local meeting is on Oct. 15th. Put it down in your diary.
remove examine press the switch refuse make a note continue doing
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1………………………….=………………………………
2………………………….=………………………………
3………………………….=………………………………
4………………………….=………………………………
5………………………….=………………………………
6………………………….=………………………………
IX. Put one word from the box in each gap
noisy full crowded bored fabulous urban fascinating |
A big city is full of life. City life is more modern and (1) ……………………. than elsewhere. It is usually very busy and (2) ……………………, even at night.
Life in a big city starts early in the morning. Soon the roads are (3) ……………………of vehicles. School children in their uniforms can be seen on the pavement, walking or waiting for buses. People rush to work. With every passing hour, the traffic goes on increasing. The shops and the market places remain (4) ………………………….. till the evening hours.
Certainly (5) ………………….. life has certain charms. It offers great opportunities and challenges, especially for the young. There are lots of things to do, and facilities are well developed. There are (6) ………………… places for amusement and recreation. One never feels (7) …………… in a city.
X. Read the text and find out eight phrasal verbs. Match each of them with their definition from the box
For her first evening’s work at the bar, Sarah dressed up. She wore a black skirt and white blouse, as she had been told to look smart. However, when she turned up, she found out that the manager had been less than honest with her about the job. She had to serve the customers and also work in the kitchen. Still, she decided to go on working at the bar for the time being. After all, she was getting on well in the job. Three months later, she saw an advertisement in the paper for a sales assistant at a department store. She thought it over carefully, and decided to apply for it. ‘But I won’t tell anyone until I’ve got the new job!’ she thought. The prospect of doing something different cheered her up considerably.
consider ask for (a job) arrive put on smart clothes discover continue make someone feel happier make progress |
………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… ………………………………… | ask for (a job) make someone feel happier put on smart clothes discover continue arrive make progress consider |
XI. Read the passage and answer the questions
Which is the best city in the world to live in? Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) conducts a fascinating survey to determine which cities around the world “provide the best or worst living conditions”. It uses factors such as climate, transport, education, safety, and recreational facilities in cities. It gives scores for each, and ranks the cities in order – from the best to the worst.
For the year 2014, the top 10 cities came from Australia, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand. Melbourne in Australia had the highest score, which means it is the most ‘livable’ city. Some famous cities came in the top 20, such as Tokyo (19th) and Paris (17th). Perhaps surprisingly, Osaka (13th) had the best score in Asia.
Cities with major conflicts tended to score the lowest. In these countries, living conditions were the most difficult or dangerous. Among the worst cities on the list were Dhaka in Bangladesh, Tripoli in Libya, and Douala in Cameroon.
However, some other organizations and individuals would like to add other factors to the index. They say that a city’s green space, urban sprawl, natural features, cultural attractions, convenience, and pollution should be added to the list.
1. What factors are used by the EIU to rank the world’s cities?
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2. Where were some famous cities on the list?
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3. Why were Dhaka, Tripoli, and Douala ranked among the worst cities?
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4. Which was the most "livable" city in Asia?
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5. What are some factors that should be added to the index?
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XII. Complete each of sentence with the word given, using comparison. Include any other necessary words
1.The last exhibition was not …………………………………….. this one. (INTERESTING)
2. This city is developing …………………………. in the region. (FAST)
3. Let’s take this road. It is …………………………. way to the city. (SHORT)
4. I was disappointed as the film was …………………. than I had expected. (ENTERTAINING)
5. You’re not a safe driver! You should drive ……………………………... (CAREFULLY)
XIII. Complete each space with a phrasal verb from the list. Change the form of the verb if necessary
cheer up get over turn back find out turn down go on
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1. She …………………………. his invitation to the party and now he’s really upset.
2. What’s …………………….. in the street over there? Open the door!
3. Lots of fruit and vegetables will help you ……………………….. your cold.
4. My brother was …………………………. with a trip to the zoo.
5. The road was jammed, so we had to ……………………… and find an alternative route.
6. I have ……………………… about a fabulous place where we can go for a picnic this weekend.
XIV. Rewrite each sentence so that it has similar meaning and contains the word in capitals
1. Don’t leave the lights on when you leave the classroom. (OFF)
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2. Mai spent her childhood in a small town in the south. (UP)
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3. Kathy checked the restaurant on her mobile phone. (LOOKED)
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4. My grandmother has recovered from her operation. (GOT)
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5. We are really expecting to see you again with pleasure.(LOOK)
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.XV. Use the correct from of the words given in brackets to complete the sentences
1. Our city has some fashionable shops, but they are not very (afford) …………………………….
2. Many people move to the city because they enjoy the (pleasure) ……………….. and (convenience) .………………………life there.
3. New York is a multi-(culture) …………………. city. It has people from all over the world living in it.
4. City authorities are spending (much) …………..and (much) ……………. money on public transport to make it (good) …………………..
5. - What’s the (small) ……………………….. country in the world?
- I think it’s Monaco.
XVI. Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence
1. When I turned up, the town hall was already ___________ of teenagers.
A.full B.packed C.crowded D.jammed
2. She turned ___________ the new job in New York because she didn't want to move.
A.on B.down C.off D.up
3. This city has one of the most ___________ underground rail networks in the world.
A.efficient B.fashionable C.cosmopolitan D.fascinated
4. This laptop is much more user-friendly, but it costs ___________ the other one.
A.so much as B.as many as C.twice as much as D.twice as many
5. Today’s cities are ___________ than cities in previous times.
A.lots larger B.much larger C.as large D.the largest
6. After I found all the information I needed, I ___________ the computer.
A.turned off B.switched on C.looked for D.put off
7. Japan is the ___________ developed country in the world.
A.most second B.second in most C.second most D.two most
8. Factories and offices should be built in ___________ areas only.
A.rural B.coastal C.cultural D.urban
XVII. Complete each sentence (1-6) with an appropriate ending
1. That’s enough for today – let’s go 2. Tam had a good opportunity to show 3. Our class are really looking 4. He’d like to have more time to think 5. Janet is very friendly and generally gets 6. Halfway through the race, Phong found that he couldn't keep
| a. the foreign visitors around his family’s workshop. b. on well with the people she works with. c. on with it tomorrow. d. up with the others any more. e. forward to having a trip to the National Park. f. over everything before he makes a decision.
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XVIII. Complete each sentence using the correct form of a verb form the box. You don’t need to use all of them
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1. - Has Phuc arrived yet?
- No, but I’m sure he …………………………. up soon.
2. My aunt never really ………………………………over the death of her pet dog.
3. It’s not easy to ………………… up smoking. My uncle has tried to do it lots of times without success.
4. Sorry, I don’t mean to interrupt you. Please ………….. on and finish what you are saying.
5. I enjoyed living in London, but it didn't really ……………….. up to my expectations.
6. I’m sorry I’m late, but the car ………………….. down on the way here, so I had to phone for a taxi.
7. You were going too fast! I couldn't ……………………. up with you.
8. Remember to …………………….. out how many people are coming to the party.
XIX. Read the passages and answer the questions
Venice
Venice is a beautiful city in northeastern Italy. It is called ‘The Floating City’ as it is built on 117 small islands. This city has no roads. Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals. Flat-bottomed boats were once the main means of transport, but today motor boats are more popular. In Venice, you can visit the famous Piazza San Marco with its world famous basilica, the lovely bridges over the narrow canals, and some of the best museums in Western Europe.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the most populous city in California, and the second most populous city in the USA. It is a global city, a centre of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, and fashion. The Los Angeles area includes Hollywood, and leads the world in the creation of television productions, video games, and recorded music. The weather here is usually dry and warm. Visitors like to go to the film studios and to drive along Hollywood Boulevard. There are also some good beaches near the city, such as Venice Beach.
1. What is special about Venice?
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2. Where’s Los Angeles?
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3. What can visitors do in Venice?
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4. Which city is famous for its entertainment industry?
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XX. Fill each blank with a suitable word to complete the passage
If you live in a city, you will probably see many people, hear the noise of traffic, and smell the pollution (1) …………. cars and factories. We are living in a new era in the history of the world. Before this, most people were farmers. They lived in small communities in the (2) …………. Now many people are leaving the farms and moving into the cities. They are looking for (3) …………. jobs. As a result, the cities are growing very quickly. Most cities are becoming more (4) ……………. People are driving more cars, burning more fuel, using more water, eating more food, making more garbage, and (5) …………….. more things in factories than ever before. Life in modern cities can bring many opportunities, but also many difficulties.
The authorities are trying to plan for a better future. They are building new roads, putting (6) ……… new houses, looking for more water sources, and limiting growth in certain areas. But people are still crowding into the cities faster (7) ………… the cities can take them. The cities are (8) …………… out of space. There are no easy answers to this problem.
XXI. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each gap in the passage
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (1) ______ place to call home. Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (2) ______. However, there are (3) ______ things that each person can do to help those people. One of the things that you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (4) ______ homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also sign up to help at a (5) ______ soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind (6)______ food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter
1. A.common B.regular C.unusual D.fixed
2. A.deal with B.get over C.look through D.find out
3. A.little B.less C.more D.fewer
4. A.care for B.show around C.set up D.pull down
5. A.urban B.central C.capital D.local
6. A.cooking B.supporting C.helping D.serving
XXII. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence
1.This exhibition is much more interesting than the last one.
àThe last exhibition was not …………………………………………………………………………….
2. The teacher says that no student in the school is noisier than I am.
àThe teacher says that I'm ………………………………………………………………………………
3.This book is the least interesting I've ever read.
àI have never …………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I think Vung Tau City is the most ‘liveable’ city in Viet Nam.
àI think there is no ………………………………………………………………………………………
5. This city is the same as it was in the 1990s.
àThis city hasn’t ………………………………………………………………………………………
6. He found the visit to the gallery quite depressing.
àHe felt …………………………………………………………………………………………………
XXIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the original one, using the word in brackets
1. You should use a dictionary to check the meaning of new words. (LOOK)
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2. The doctor told my father to stop smoking. (GIVE)
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3. The cost of living has been increasing considerably in the past few weeks. (UP)
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4. Margaret Thatcher was born and spent her childhood in the town of Grantham, Lincolnshire, England. (GREW)
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5. His business is going badly – he’ll have to stop doing it soon. (CLOSE)
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6. My aunt has got two teenage children, but they don’t seem to have a good relationship with each other. (GET)
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