ENGLISH 9 – PRACTICE TEST 1
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in
each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. charity
B. checkup
C. cheese
D. character
Question 2: A. used
B. picked
C. attached
D. placed
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of
the following questions.
Question 3: A. exchange
B. invite
C. promote
D. rescue
Question 4: A. regional
B. dangerous
C. fantastic
D. musical
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: I had to get up early, __________ I would miss the train.
A. otherwise
B. if not
C. so that
D. but
Question 6: English is used to as an access ________ a world scholarship and world trade.
A. into
B. to
C. for
D. towards
Question 7: ___________, we would go swimming.
A. If today is Sunday
B. If today were Sunday
C. Unless today was Sunday
D. Unless today would be Sunday
Question 8: Nick is __________ at French than any other student in his class.
A. the most
B. well
C. better
D. the best
Question 9: Hoi An is _______ for its old, small and tile - roofed house.
A. well- done
B. well – dressed
C. well – organized D. well – known
Question 10: The party, at ______ I was the guest honor, was extremely enjoyable.
A. that
B. who
C. which
D. where
Question 11: If you _______ to my advice in the first place, you wouldn't in the mess
now.
A. listen
B. will listen
C. listened
D. had listened
Question 12: She's taught here since she ______ from university.
A. graduated
B. would graduate
C. graduate
D. was graduate
Question 13: Don't touch the window. It ___________.
A. has just painted
B. just have been painted
C. just painted
D. has just been painted
Question 14: How can we remember all these vocabulary items? - ____________
A. Learn them by heart
B. Tell them by hearty
C. Study them by heart
D. Read them in mind
Question 15: I asked Lan if _____________.
A. she has enjoyed her English class
B. she enjoyed her English class
C. did she enjoy her English class
D. she enjoys her English class
Question 16: Thu and Lan _______ close friends for years.
A. has been
B. have been
C. are
D. were
Question 17: I _______ to see that film because I _______ it twice.
A. didn't want – had seen
B. didn't want – saw
C. hadn't wanted - saw
D. don't want - had seen
Question 18: The film gives us ________ insight into life in the Amazon jungles. It's
worth seeing.
A. valuable
B. valueless
C. value
D. evaluate

Question 19: Maryam was really impressed by the _______ of Ha Noi people.
A. friend
B. friendly
C. friendless
D. friendliness
Question 20: Wearing uniform helps students ________ equal in many ways.
A. fell
B. felt
C. feeling
D. feel
Question 21: If you want to attend the course, you ________ pass the written exam.
A. ought
B. have
C. must
D. won't
Question 22: George showed me some pictures __________ by his father.
A. paint
B. painting
C. painted
D. that painted
Choose the underlined part that need correction in each of the questions.
Question 23: These questions are quite easy, so he answered them exact.
A. These questions
B. easy
C. so
D. exact
Question 24: The woman sitting next to me is nervous because she didn't fly before.
A. The
B. sitting
C. to
D. didn't fly
Question 25: My thirteen – years – old daughter wishes she weren't so tall and that her
hair were black and straight.
A. thirteen – years – old B. weren't so tall
C. were
D. black and straight
Choose the word(s) which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the
following sentences.
Question 26: What benefits does TV bring about to people's life?
A. programs
B. disadvantages
C. information
D. advantages
Questions 27: Most visitors to Ha Noi came to visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum.
A. impressive tomb
B. large house
C. lasting memorial D. nature trail
Choose the word(s) which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the
following sentences.
Question 28: We spent an enjoyable evening boating in the river.
A. pleasant
B. boring
C. comfortable
D. free
Mark the letter A, B, C or d you're your sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 29: Shall we go out to choose a birthday gift for Mary? - ________
A. That's a good idea. B. Happy birthday
C. Yes, please do D. Are you sure?
Question 30: Excuse me, where is the post office? - ____________
A. Let me see
B. About two hundred meters
C. Twenty minutes walk
D. Keep straight on for one mile
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of
the numbered blanks.
The History of Shoes
In the past, importance was not given to shoes being comfortable or fashionable.
These early foot coverings were probably animal skins, which people tied round their
ankles during cold (31)______. We still use leather today, but other materials such as silk,
plastic, or cotton are also popular, depending (32) ______ what is in fashion.
It was only one hundred and fifty years ago that people began to wear a different shoe
on each foot. Formerly, the two shoes had been straight instead of shaped and (33) ______
be worn on the left or the right foot. All shoes used to be made by hand, but now, (34)

______ there are shoemakers still using their traditional skills, most shoes are now
machine-made in large factories. The introduction of sewing machines allowed the shoe
industry to produce a large (35) ______ of cheaper shoes for a wider range of buyers.
31. A. weather

B. climate

C. temperature

D. condition

32. A. in

B. of

C. from

D. on

33. A. had to

B. could

C. ought to

D. should

34. A. although

B. if

C. unless

D. since

35. A. number

B. total

C. sum

D. size

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
If you have decided to be a doctor or an engineer, it's easy to get information about how to
become one. It's more difficult if you want to be an actor. Nobody can say, "First you do
this, then you do that, and one day you're an actor". But I can tell you some things that will
help.
Learning to be an actor usually starts at school. Drama lessons and clubs can teach students
many things, including different ways of acting and how to write their own plays. Writing
helps you understand a lot about acting. But even more important is learning to work in a
group with other actors.
However, school lessons and clubs are only one part of learning about being an actor. Find
small theatre groups near where you live - and don't worry about being the star! It doesn't
matter if you only have one word to say in a play, it will still help you improve. You need
to be on stage as much as possible, in a variety of different types of plays.
When you finish school, you should think about studying at university. Of course, it's
possible to be an actor without going to university, but doing a theatre course is a good
idea for some people. These courses may improve your acting, and also help you learn
about a variety of subjects, such as business, history, music and dance.
36. What is the best title for this text?
A. My Life as an Actor

B. How to Become an Actor

C. Different Types of Acting Jobs

D. Going to university may help

37. According to paragraph 1, if you want to become an actor, it's difficult to __________.
A. decide if it's a good job for you

B. find out what you need to do

C. tell people why you want it

D. compare with other jobs

38. The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. schools'

B. lessons'

C. clubs'

D. students'

39. What advice does the writer give in paragraph 3?
A. Practice acting outside school.

B. Meet theatre stars who live near you

C. Learn about all kinds of jobs in theatres

D. Remember your words in the play

40. The phrase "a variety of" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. many

B. important

C. unnecessary

D. difficult

B. WRITTEN TEST
Part 1. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence given.
Question 41: We are eager to make a trip to the countryside this July.
→ We are looking ………………………………………………………
Question 42. The teacher has invited all the students in the class.
 All the students in the class …………………………………………
Question 43. “Why do you like this job?” Tom said to me.
 Tom asked me …………………………………………………………………
Question 44. Because his bike was broken, he arrived late for the concert.
 Because of ……………………………………………………………
Question 45. I haven't visited Oslo since 1998.
 The last time ………………………………………………………………
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between
THREE and FIVE words including the word given.
Question 46. She can't lift the table because she is not strong enough. (IF)
 She could lift the …………………………………… strong enough.
Question 47. “Why don't we go out for a walk?” Mary said. (SUGGESTED)
 Mary ………………………………………… out for a walk.
Question 48. It took him two days to decorate the living room. (SPENT)
 He …………………………………………………… the living room.
Question 49. She speaks Russian better than her sister. (AS)
 She doesn't …………………………… as her sister.
Question 50. The children found it interesting to watch the film. (INTERESTED)
 The children are ………………………………… the film.