Nguyen Du Junior High School

THE FIRST MIDTERM REVISION GRADE 9

2024 - 2025
A. Vocabulary
From Unit 1 to Unit 3
B. Grammar points
Unit 1: LOCAL COMMUNITY
+ Question words before to-infinitives
+ Phrasal verbs
Unit 2: CITY LIFE
+ double comparatives
+ Phrasal verbs
Unit 3: HEALTHY LIVING FOR TEENS
+ Conditional sentence (type 1) with modal verbs
PRACTICE
I. PHONETIC
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. better B. elegant C. speciality D. congested
2. A. ahead B. handicraft C. honour D. hospital
3. A. flower B. know C. allow D. how
4.A. thorough B. although C. loudspeaker D. shoulder
5. A. carry B. garbage C. paragraph D. attraction
6.A. ground B. should C. about D. amount
B. Which word is stressed differently from the others?
1. A. generation B. communicate C. historical D. environment
2. A. intelligence B. facility C. development D. education
3. A. disappoint B. medical C. confident D. badminton
4. A. anxiety B. assignment C. distraction D. counsellor
5. A. delay B. mental C. deadline D. balance
6.A. additional B. optimistic C. priority D. appropriate
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
1. ______ are brave men and women who risk their lives to save others from fires.
A. Police officers B. Garbage collectors C. Firefighters D. Electricians
2. A(n) ______ brings packages and deliveries to your door.
A. delivery person B. police officer C. firefighter D. electrician
3. The villagers always ______ their traditional weaving techniques.
A. shorten B. preserve C. delay D. remind
4. If you have a problem with your light system, you should call a(n) ______.
A. electrician B. garbage collector C. delivery person D. police officer
5. Local ______ can attract visitors from all over the world.
A. handicraft B. tourist attractions C. community D. facilities
6. The city center is always ______ with people during rush hour.
A. bustling B. special C. empty D. quiet
7. The office is located next to a ______ and noisy construction site, which makes it hard to focus.
A. pricey B. reliable C. dusty D. quiet
8. The area is known as a ______ because of all the tall buildings and lack of green spaces.
A. public amenity B. entertainment center
C. concrete jungle D. construction site
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9. ______ is the center of the city, where the tallest buildings touch the sky.
A. Downtown B. Suburb C. Metro D. Sky train
10. To improve your ______, it's important to work out regularly and eat nutritious food.
A. due date B. assignment C. physical health D. anxiety
11. If you feel overwhelmed with schoolwork, it might be helpful to see a(n) ______.
A. distraction B. counsellor C. artisan D. ingredient
12. A positive attitude can help you maintain a(n) ______ outlook on life.
A. urgent B. optimistic C. anxious D. stressful
13. A well-structured schedule can help you ______ your time better.
A. punish B. prioritize C. fatten D. manage
14. Jack feels ______ about his upcoming exams because he hasn't studied much.
A. pleased B. professional C. anxious D. supportive
15. Teenagers often use study groups to help each other ______ their assignments.
A. accomplish B. delay C. change D. improve
16. I try not to travel ______ rush hour.
A. up B. over C. at D. out
17. That song always reminds me ______ my childhood
A. with B. to C. on D. of
18 "I’ve told you many a time not to ride your bike ______ the pavement."
A. down B. of C. in D. on
19. She is responsible ______ looking after the puppy.
A. for B. around C. out D. in
20. My mother always picks me ______ after school.
A. by B. up C. in D. out
21. Maldives is among the countries relying heavily ______ tourism.
A. at B. in C. on D. on
22. Having a balanced life is good ______ your health.
A. for B. at C. on D. with
23. This book is packed ______ useful information.
A. for B. around C. on D. with
24. Ho Chi Minh city is a bustling city. It is always full ______ activities.
A. for B. after C. to D. of
25. The village is famous ______ its traditional wearing and premium quality silk products.
A. for B. about C. with D. to
26. Do you mind carying this schoolbag for me? - _______.
A. Not at all. B. That’s very kind of you to say so.
C. Great idea. D. I guess so.
27. Could you show me how to use this app? - _______.
A. Not at all. B. Sure. C. I guess so. D. You’re welcome.
28. A: Can you open the door, please?
B: _______.
A: Can you open the door, please?
A. I beg your pardon. B. Go ahead. C. Go away. D. You’re welcome.
29. Would you like me to take care of your pet this weekend? – _______.
A. Let’s go. B. Go ahead. C. Thanks. D. You’re welcome.
30. I can make your birthday cake if you like. - _______.
A. You’re right. B. Be right back.
C. Bye. D. Thanks, but I can manage.
31. Let's discuss ______ to improve our community garden.
A. when B. where C. why D. how
32. Let's find out ______ to attend the cultural exchange event.
A. why B. when C. how D. what
33. We're not sure ______ to place the new benches in the square.
A. where B. which C. what D. how
34. Tell me ______ to bring to the community potluck dinner next Saturday.
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 A. what B. when C. how D. why
35.He wondered when ______ the weekly meetings at the local community center.
A. attend B. to attend C. attending D. to attending
36. If you want to stay healthy, you ______ eat too much junk food.
A. shouldn't B. won't C. can't D. might not
37. If they start saving money from now, they ______ afford to go to Ha Long Bay on holiday.
A. should B. need C. can D. must
38. If I get the job offer today, I ______ accept it and start working on Monday.
A. should B. might C. need D. must
39. If you want to have a well-balanced life, you ______ stay up too late.
A. won’t B. may not C. might not D. shouldn't
40. If you want to travel to Australia, you ______ have a valid passport.
A. should B. may C. can D. must
41. If they want to graduate, they ______ complete all the required coursework.
A. must B. should C. can D. might
42. She always ______ her younger sister, making sure she's safe.
A. looks after B. looks through C. looks in D. looks up
43. I always _______ early in the morning to avoid traffic.
A. get on B. get around C. get over D. get up
44. We turn off lights when we leave a room to ______ electricity.
A. hang out with B. come down with C. run out of D. cut down on
45. Oscar couldn't go to school last Monday because he ______ a fever.
A. came back B. came down with C. ran out of D. looked around
46. Sarah usually ______ members of her photography club to explore the city and capture its beauty together.
A. takes care of B. throws away C. hangs out with D. passes down
47. Go to the school website to ______ more about the upcoming community event.
A. look for B. find out C. break down D. take away
48. My friends often ______ the city by motorbike every Sunday.
A. get on B. get around C. get up D. get over
49. The more colourful the flowers are, ______ the garden looks.
A. the pretty B. the prettier C. pretty D. prettier
50. The more crowded the restaurant is, the ______ we have to wait.
A. longest B. longer C. more long D. long
51. The ______ the buildings are, ______ sunlight reaches some streets and parks.
A. taller / less B. taller / the less C. tall / the more D. taller / more
52. The harder you work, ______ you might be in your career.
A. more successful B. the successful
C. the more successful D. the most successful
53. The harder he studies, the ______ he understands the subject.
A. better B. well C. good D. best
54. The ______ events the city hosts, the less bored people feel.
A. more B. many C. less D. few
55. ______ doctors a city has, ______ patients experience long waiting times.
A. The most - the fewer B. The more - the fewer
C. The more - the least D. The more - the less
* Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correction.
1. Lucy may be (A) very excited if (B) her father allowed (C) her to (D) take a holiday in Japan.
2. The older (A) a city's (B) historical district is, the most (C) interesting its architecture and stories can be
(D).
3. We aren't (A) certain who contacting (B) about setting up (C) a handicraft stall at the D) community fair.
4. My sister was knitting a (A) scarf, but (B) she ran away (C) yarn and had to (D) stop.
5. If you use (A) the school computer lab (B), you can (C) follow the rules and not (D) play games.
III. READING
A. Read the text and choose the correct options.(A, B, C or D)
Traffic jams and pollution are two big problems in the city. Traffic jams occur when there are too
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many cars on the roads, making it difficult for people to move around quickly. To solve this, cities can
encourage people to use public transportation, like buses or trains, instead of driving their own cars. This
would reduce the number of vehicles on the roads, easing traffic congestion. Pollution is another issue in cities
because there is too much dirty air from vehicles and factories. One solution for this problem is to plant more
trees and create more green spaces in the city. Trees provide oxygen and clean the air. By increasing the
number of trees, cities can improve air quality and make the environment healthier for everyone. In
conclusion, we all need to work together to solve the problems of traffic and pollution. By using public
transportation and starting green projects like planting trees, we can make our city environment more
sustainable and enjoyable.
1. Which is a big problem in the city?
A. traffic jams B. pollution C. high buildings D. Both A & B are correct.
2. What causes traffic jams in the city?
A. too many cars on the roads B. too many modem machines
C. too many factories D. too many trees
3. How can cities reduce traffic congestion according to the passage?
A. by encouraging more people to drive their own cars
B. by reducing the number of buses and trains
C. by promoting the use of public transportation
D. by building more roads for cars
4. What is suggested as a solution for pollution in cities?
A. increasing the number of factories
B. planting more trees and creating green spaces
C. encouraging more people to drive cars
D. using more fossil fuels for energy
5. Which sentence is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Pollution is not a problem in cities.
B. Planting more trees is harmful for the environment.
C. We should work alone to solve the problems.
D. To avoid traffic jams, people should use public transport.
B. Read the passage and choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) to fill in the blank.
It's not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time management techniques, it's possible
to (1) ________________ a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, (2)
___________________ a schedule. Plan your week in advance, allocating specific times for studying,
attending classes, and doing homework. You should also include breaks and time for (3)
___________________ or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritise. You should identify the most important tasks
and focus on those first. If necessary, you can (4) ___________________ less urgent activities until you've
finished your important tasks. Finally, don't be too hard on yourself if you can’t do everything perfectly. It's
normal to occasionally feel stressedout. In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher or school (5)
___________________ for support.
1. A. achieve B. provide C. collect D. contain
2. A. give B. make C. work D. hold
3.A. communication B. relaxation C. education D. application
4. A. create B. finish C. delay D. complete
5. A. manager B. counsellor C. collector D. developer
C. Read the passage and choose the correct option ( A, B, C or D) to fill ill each blank.
A local garbage collector is an important community (1) _______________. They work to clean up our
neighborhoods and pick up waste that could harm our (2) _______________. You can often see garbage
collectors drive large trucks and stop at each house or building to pick up the trash. They use special
equipment to lift and empty the garbage cans into the truck.
After (3) _______________ waste from homes and businesses, they take it to a landfill or recycling
center, where the garbage is properly treated. At the landfill, the garbage is buried in the ground so that it
doesn't smell or attract pests. At the recycling center, the garbage is processed so that it can be reused to make
new products. This helps (4) _______________ the amount of waste that goes into landfills and helps preserve
natural resources.
Without a doubt, being a garbage collector can be physically demanding work. They have to lift heavy
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garbage cans and work outside in all kinds of weather. Their work plays a crucial role in
(5)_____________the natural beauty of the community.
1. A. neighbor B. helper C. tourist D. adult
2. A. environment B. relationship C. production D. facility
3. A. collecting B. collected C. to collect D. collect
4. A. raise B. remain C. increase D.reduce
5. A. preventing B. creating C. destroying D. preserving

D. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete 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
helping 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
E. Read the text then choose the correct answers.
Practical stress management can help students deal with their worries and become more productive,
competent and efficient. First of all, students must be able to design and stick to a timetable. Choose a relaxing
break between work and study, even if it’s just taking out time to breathe. In addition, a healthy lifestyle is
essential for students. Let’s drink more water as well as take out time to get some air and exercise.
Furthermore, organization is very important in academic life for dealing with stress. By keeping academic
notes organized, turning in assignments on time, and keeping track of all deadlines, stress can be reduced to a
great extent. Stress can also get worse if a person feels lonely. Therefore, by letting out all your thoughts to
someone you trust, you immediately feel a lot better. However, if you feel extremely stressed out, take a break
and do something you love. Whether it is painting or listening to music, doing something you enjoy can cheer
up your mood and distract you from a stressor. It’s about time that we students accept that we can achieve just
as much in life without all the stress.
1. Practical stress management can help students .
a.deal with stress b. have more time
c. face up to the worst situation d. think critically
2. What should students pay attention to when designing a timetable?
a.They have to arrange time to breathe.
b.They need to set time for relaxation.
c.They don’t need to take notice of certain tasks.
d.They should stop working and studying.
3. What can students do to lead a healthy lifestyle?
a.Visit their doctor as scheduled.
b.Not to put much pressure on time management.
c. Follow the timetable strictly.
d. Go outside for fresh air, do regular exercises and drink more water.
4. Why is organization important in academic life?
a.Because it can help students get good grades.
b.Because it is a must for all students.
c.Because it can help students reduce stress.
d.Because it leads to better results.
5. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
a.You should stay alone when being under pressure. 5
 b.When you feel lonely, you should grab someone to talk.
c.The more lonely you are, the more stress you can have.
d.It is believed that stress can control itself.
IV. WRITTING
A. Rewrite the following sentences using question words+ to- infinitives
1. We don't know where we should put the sofa.
___________________________________________________________________ .
2. Mai wondered how she could ride the scooter.
___________________________________________________________________ .
3. Let us decide when we should start the project.
___________________________________________________________________ .
4. Could you tell me where I can find a good hotel?
___________________________________________________________________
5. A good dictionary tells you how you should pronounce the words.
___________________________________________________________________ .
6. We are not sure who we will meet at the entrance.
___________________________________________________________________ .
7. I can't remember when I have to turn off the oven.
___________________________________________________________________ .
8. I don't know where I can buy the best cake.
 _______________________________________________________________
9. Phong can't decide who he should consult about his problem
 __________________________________________________________
10. I’m not sure which road I should take to the airport.
 __________________________________________________________
B. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the phrasal verb in brackets. You may have to change the
form of the verb.
1. My grandparents gave the skills to my parents. (hand down)
 __________________________________________________________________
2. Before he goes to a new place, he always gets information about it. (find out)
 __________________________________________________________________ .
3. In some villages, people reduce the number of steps to make the handicraft. (cut down on)
 __________________________________________________________________ .
4. He often has good relationships with his classmates. (get on with)
 ___________________________________________
5. During my time in the city, I conducted a survey to gather data about people's eating habits. (carry out)
 __________________________________________________________________ .
6. I love spending time with my friends at the local coffee shop. (hang out with)
→ _________________________________________________________________ .
7. Although I'm not totally used to the life here, I'm trying to continue with my exploration of the city. (go on )
→ _________________________________________________________________ .
8. With the efficient public transportation system, it was easy to move from place to place in the city. (get
around)
→ _________________________________________________________________ .
C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the double
comparative structure.
1. James got old. He became wise.
 _______________________________________________________________
2. The city was modern. The living standard got high.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
3. She spends a lot of time working. She feels stressed.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
4. The children are young. It is easy for them to remember the lesson.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
5. The joke is good. The laughter is loud.
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 _______________________________________________________________ .
6. The hotel is expensive. Its services are good.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
7. The road is dusty. My eyes get itchy.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
8. You will have less health worries if you exercise.
 _______________________________________________________________ .
9. You speak English much; your English will be good.
 ______________________________________________________
10. People save much paper, much wood pulp is preserved
 ______________________________________________________
D. Combine the sentence using the modals with "if”.
1. You don’t want to be late for the meeting. You take a taxi. (ought to)
____________________________________________________________________________
2. You enter the stadium. You have a ticket. (can)
____________________________________________________________________________
3. You want to be there on time. You leave here now. (must)
____________________________________________________________________________
4. You want your health to be better. You go to bed early. (should)
____________________________________________________________________________
5. You want to go to England to study. You are good at English. (must)
____________________________________________________________________________
6. Your homework is ready. You take a short rest. (may)
____________________________________________________________________________
7. You want to go home early. You finish your duty. (have to)
____________________________________________________________________________
8. You finish cleaning the floor. You want to go fishing with Tom. (have to)
____________________________________________________________________________
9. You have a lot of money. You work harder and harder. (may)
____________________________________________________________________________
10. You don't study harder. You fail the examination again. (will)
____________________________________________________________________________
V.Writing topic (Approximately 80 words)
1. What do you do to manage your time effectively?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of city life?