2. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions
        Do you live in a big city? It is said that living in big cities is expensive because of the high living cost. There are also pollution and traffic problems that make living in big cities stressful. However, many people enjoy living in big cities because they offer convenience and countless choices for entertainment
        Lots of big cities already have good public transportation systems, which make it easy for people to go anywhere around the city. This also reduces and helps overcome the problem of traffic jams that often occur at ruch hours. With the convenience of public transportation, residents do not have to drive everywhere and can save money as they do not have to pay for parking charges
1 What are the factors that make city life stressful?
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2 When do traffic jams usually happen?
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3 According to the next, why is public transportation convenient for city dwellers?
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Topic là drawbacks of city life nhé

Living in the city has some drawbacks as follow:

- Firstly, the city life has a high cost of living so some people who don't afford can't live in the city

- secondly, living in the city is too noisy for anyone who likes peaceful atmosphere. Noise pollution is more and more serious because of traffic jams, vehicles,ect

- Last but not least, the city life makes people feel bored and tired. Because the pace of life in the city is very fast, it is difficult for people to make friends or communicate with each other regularly

- In short, there are many advantages of living in the city but besides that the drawbacks of city life is still abound

VII. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

1. Despite the high cost living, London is a great place to live.

2. There has been an increase the number of tourists visiting Thailandthese days.

3. City dwellers are more likely to suffer stress and anxiety than peoplewho live in the countryside.

4. West Indian culture has had a big influence me.

5. It took a long time for the British economy to recover the effects ofthe war.

6. The historic city Melaka is 122 kilometers Kuala Lumpur.

7. West Hampstead has a variety good shops and supermarkets.

8. The hotels were packed tourists during high season.

My name's Nam. I live with my parents in Ho Chi Minh City, a very big city in Vietnam. There are a lot of people living here, so it is very crowded and noisy. It also has lots of high building. Life in this city is more exciting than life in my hometown.

During summer holidays, my parents and I often go back to our hometown, Nghe An.

It is central Vietnam. It is smaller than Ho Chi Minh City. Life here is more quiet than life in the city because there are not so many people and much traffic. I think that living in the countryside is easier than living in a big city because things are cheaper and people are friendly.

1. Where does Nam lives?

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2. What is Ho Chi Minh City like?

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3. Where does he often go during summer holidays?

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4. Which one is bigger, Ho Chi Minh City or Nghe An?

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5. Which one is more quiet, Ho Chi Minh City or Nghe An?

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6. Does he think that life in a big city is easier than in the countryside?

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1. Although old-age pensions have risen considerably, they haven't kept pace with the cost of living.
A. Old-age pensions may have risen considerably, but they haven't kept pace with the cost of living.
B. The cost of living hasn't been kept with no matter how high the old-age pensions are.
C. The cost of living is so high that they couldn't keep with it.
D. Despite the fact that old-age pensions have risen considerably, the cost of living isn't going down.

2. No one in the class is taller than Dave.
A. Dave is the taller student in the class. B. Dave is taller student in the class
C. Dave is tallest student in the class. D. Dave is the tallest student in the class.

* Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
01. Factories and offices should be built in …………………areas only.
A. rural B. coastal C. cultural D. urban
02. Although Da Nang is a big city, the cost of living is ………………….
A. affordable B. high C. fabulous D. comfortable
03. About 85 per cent of city …………………breathe heavily polluted air.
A. villagers B. livers C. dwellers D. members
04. When I turned up, the town hall was already …………………of teenagers.
A. full B. packed C. crowded D. jammed
05. The railway station was criticized for its lack of disabled ………………….
A. facilities B. system C. schedule D. preparation
06. This city has one of the most …………………underground rail networks in the world.
A. efficient B. fashionable C. cosmopolitan D. fascinated
07. The …………………bread we occasionally buy from the mini-mart is not French but Irish.
A. pleased B. reliable C. stressful D. delicious
08. Despite all the …………………, I still enjoy getting out in the countryside whenever I can.
A. conveniences B. comforts C. impacts D. drawbacks
09. This street was renowned for its …………………sports stores, but it’s starting to go downhill.
A. easy-going B. fashionable C. frightening D. annoying
10. …………………is a real problem for new graduates and unskilled workers in the country now.
A. Pollution B. Traffic jam C. Unemployment D. Crime
11. There are also some commodities, soft drinks, fast food and …………………specialties in this shop.
A. international B. local C. nationwide D. worldwide
12. Inner city schools gleam with modern gadgetry, while …………………schools lack basic textbooks.
A. suburban B. urban C. downtown D. metropolitan
13. Perth is a very …………………city and I believe it to be an exciting education and tourist destination.
A. exhausted B. helpful C. liveable D. cheerful
14. She is still amazed by the …………………and sounds of the city though she has lived here for 5 years.
A. sights B. attractions C. destinations D. sites
15. The household registration reform abolished the distinction between farmers and city ………………….
A. natives B. villagers C. dwellers D. tenants

* Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
01. Factories and offices should be built in …………………areas only.
A. rural B. coastal C. cultural D. urban
02. Although Da Nang is a big city, the cost of living is ………………….
A. affordable B. high C. fabulous D. comfortable
03. About 85 per cent of city …………………breathe heavily polluted air.
A. villagers B. livers C. dwellers D. members
04. When I turned up, the town hall was already …………………of teenagers.
A. full B. packed C. crowded D. jammed
05. The railway station was criticized for its lack of disabled ………………….
A. facilities B. system C. schedule D. preparation
06. This city has one of the most …………………underground rail networks in the world.
A. efficient B. fashionable C. cosmopolitan D. fascinated
07. The …………………bread we occasionally buy from the mini-mart is not French but Irish.
A. pleased B. reliable C. stressful D. delicious
08. Despite all the …………………, I still enjoy getting out in the countryside whenever I can.
A. conveniences B. comforts C. impacts D. drawbacks
09. This street was renowned for its …………………sports stores, but it’s starting to go downhill.
A. easy-going B. fashionable C. frightening D. annoying
10. …………………is a real problem for new graduates and unskilled workers in the country now.
A. Pollution B. Traffic jam C. Unemployment D. Crime
11. There are also some commodities, soft drinks, fast food and …………………specialties in this shop.
A. international B. local C. nationwide D. worldwide
12. Inner city schools gleam with modern gadgetry, while …………………schools lack basic textbooks.
A. suburban B. urban C. downtown D. metropolitan
13. Perth is a very …………………city and I believe it to be an exciting education and tourist destination.
A. exhausted B. helpful C. liveable D. cheerful
14. She is still amazed by the …………………and sounds of the city though she has lived here for 5 years.
A. sights B. attractions C. destinations D. sites
15. The household registration reform abolished the distinction between farmers and city ………………….
A. natives B. villagers C. dwellers D. tenants

* Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
01. Factories and offices should be built in …………………areas only.
A. rural B. coastal C. cultural D. urban
02. Although Da Nang is a big city, the cost of living is ………………….
A. affordable B. high C. fabulous D. comfortable
03. About 85 per cent of city …………………breathe heavily polluted air.
A. villagers B. livers C. dwellers D. members
04. When I turned up, the town hall was already …………………of teenagers.
A. full B. packed C. crowded D. jammed
05. The railway station was criticized for its lack of disabled ………………….
A. facilities B. system C. schedule D. preparation
06. This city has one of the most …………………underground rail networks in the world.
A. efficient B. fashionable C. cosmopolitan D. fascinated
07. The …………………bread we occasionally buy from the mini-mart is not French but Irish.
A. pleased B. reliable C. stressful D. delicious
08. Despite all the …………………, I still enjoy getting out in the countryside whenever I can.
A. conveniences B. comforts C. impacts D. drawbacks
09. This street was renowned for its …………………sports stores, but it’s starting to go downhill.
A. easy-going B. fashionable C. frightening D. annoying
10. …………………is a real problem for new graduates and unskilled workers in the country now.
A. Pollution B. Traffic jam C. Unemployment D. Crime
11. There are also some commodities, soft drinks, fast food and …………………specialties in this shop.
A. international B. local C. nationwide D. worldwide
12. Inner city schools gleam with modern gadgetry, while …………………schools lack basic textbooks.
A. suburban B. urban C. downtown D. metropolitan
13. Perth is a very …………………city and I believe it to be an exciting education and tourist destination.
A. exhausted B. helpful C. liveable D. cheerful
14. She is still amazed by the …………………and sounds of the city though she has lived here for 5 years.
A. sights B. attractions C. destinations D. sites
15. The household registration reform abolished the distinction between farmers and city ………………….
A. natives B. villagers C. dwellers D. tenants

Singapore is an island city of about three million people. It is a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces. It‟s also a very clean city. Most of the people live in high-rise buildings HOÀNG HOA THÁM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 9 REVISION FOR THE ENTRANCE EXAM 38 in different parts of the island. The business district is very modern with lots of high new office buildings. Singapore also has some nice older sections. In Chinatown, there are rows of old shop houses. The Government buildings in Singapore are very beautiful and dated from the colonial days. Singapore is famous for its shops and restaurants. There are many good shopping centers. Most of the goods are duty free. Singapore‟s restaurants sell Chinese, Indian, Malay and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable. a-True or False? 19. Singapore is an island city of about three billion people. 20. Most of the people live in high-rise buildings in the business district of the island. 21. Most of the goods in the shopping center are duty free. 22. Singapore‟s restaurants sell Chinese, Vietnamese, Malay and European food. b-Questions : 23. It can be inferred from the passage that A. Singapore is surrounded by the sea B. You can eat all kinds of food in Singapore. C. Everything is cheap in Singapore. D. Singapore is an old city. 24. The passage is mainly about A. a beautiful and clean city. B. an island city of about three million people. C. some information about Singapore. D. Singapore‟s shops and restaurants. IV. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence 25. The ________________ of mobile phones has soared in the last few years. (popular) 26. The holiday has gone by ________________ fast. (amaze) 27. Many colorful flowers ________________ her birthday party last night. (beauty) 28. The story the tour guide told us is really ________________. (interest) 29. They go to church every Sunday. They are very ________________. (religion) 30. We are talking about the preservation of ________________ resources. (nature) V. Sentence transformation 31. He passed the exam.  His friends congratulated ................................................................................................... 32. Do they arrange books on the shelves ?  Are books ............................................................................................................................. ? 33. “You had better book the tickets in advance”  He advised us ....................................................................................................................... 34. Recycle and we will save natural resources.  If ............................................................................................................................................ VI. Sentence rearrangement 35. Have/ pen pals/ two years/ Maryam and Lan/ for/ over/ been  Maryam and Lan ................................................................................................................. 36. used to/ her way/ past/ primary school/ Lan/ the mosque/ on/ to/ walk  Lan.........................................................................................................................................HOÀNG HOA THÁM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 9 REVISION FOR THE ENTRANCE EXAM 39 PRACTICE TEST 2 I. Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. 1. It snowed in Lang Son ________ the winter ________ 2002. A. in/ of B. of/ in C. at/ for D. for/ at 2. There was a ________ last night because of the violent storm. A. power supply B. power cut C. electricity supply D. power 3. John _________ going for a picnic, but no one else wanted to. A. admitted B. offered C. promised D. suggested 4. Scientists say that apples are more ________ at keeping people awake in the morning than coffee. A. effective B. effectively C. effect D. effectiveness 5. She‟s very kind. She‟s always ________ towards her employees. A. disappointed B. proud C. considerate D. distinguished 6. She never loses ________ when meeting difficulties. A. mind B. sense C. heart D. memory 7. Kevin: “How far is it from here to the nearest post office?”~ Lan: “________.” A. Turn left and then turn right B. Yes, it‟s quite near here C. Two kilometers at least D. No, it‟s rather far 8. People can know when a volcano will ________ nowadays, can't they ? A. break B. warn C. erupt D. seek 9. Pat: “Would you like something to eat?” ~ Kathy: “________. I‟m not hungry now.” A. No, thanks B. No, no problem C. Yes, I would D. Yes, it is. 10. They didn‟t understand this matter; ________, they didn‟t ask for help A. but B. however C. moreover D. and II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the passage. I‟m writing about the short stop of your trucks (13) ______ my house on their way to the north. When the trucks of your company (14) ______ a short stop there, the drivers have left lots of garbage on the ground after their refreshment. When the trucks leave the place, the ground is (15) ______ of trash and a few minutes later there is bad smell and flies all over the place. I myself, (16) ______ the people living around here, would urge that your company should tell your drivers to clean up all the trash on the ground before leaving.(17) ______ you do something about it and soon, we will have to report this to the local authority. I am looking forward to hearing from you and (18) ______ positive response from your company. 13. A. next B. around C. in D. for 14. A. break B. relax C. have D. entertain 15. A. crowded B. filled C. fond D. full 16. A. as long as B. as far as C. as soon as D. as well as 17. A. Although B. If C. Because D. Unless 18. A. see B. to see C. seeing D. saw III. Read the passage, then do the tasks Christmas is the biggest festival of the year in most of Britain. Celebrations start properly on December 24, Christmas Eve, although there have been several weeks of preparation HOÀNG HOA THÁM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 9 REVISION FOR THE ENTRANCE EXAM 40 beforehand. The Christmas tree and all the presents, food, drinks, and decorations have been bought, Christmas cards have already been sent to friends and relations. About a week before Christmas, people usually put up their decorations and decorate the Christmas tree with lights, various colored decorations and an angel on the top. Family presents are usually put under the tree. a-True or False ? 19. Christmas is the biggest festival of the year in most of Britain 19….. 20. People buy all the presents, food, drinks, and decorations on Christmas Day. 20….. 21. People in Britain usually decorate their houses with angel on the top. 21….. 22. They send cards to friends and relatives at Christmas. 22….. b-Questions: 23. What is the passage mainly about? 23….. A. Christmas trees and how to decorate them B. Some activities that happened at Christmas C. All family members come and have Christmas party D. Christmas and its customs 24. According to the text, people have sent Christmas cards………… 24….. A- on Christmas Day B-on December,24th C- everyday D- about several weeks before IV. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence 25. The ________________ of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. (major) 26. My father is a generous and ________________ man. (humor) 27. Typhoon, hurricane and tropical storm are different words for the same ________________ disasters. (nature) 28. Christmas is a ________________ festival. (joy) 29. Here is tomorrow‟s weather ________________ Ho Chi Minh city will be sunny, and warm. (cast) 30. My sister is wearing a T-shirt of the latest model. She always dresses ________________. (fashion) V.Transformation 31. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house..  Plans for ............................................................................................................................... 32. The scientists succeeded in finding a vaccine for that disease.  That scientists were ............................................................................................................. 33. He has never driven such a luxurious car before..  This is the first ...................................................................................................................... 34. When did Mike start learning French?  How long................................................................................................................................ VI. Sentence rearrangement 35. very difficult / to have a trip abroad / It/ seems / for me /  It............................................................................................................................................. 36. Maryam / because / were friendly / was impressed / Ha Noi people /  Maryam................................................................................................................................

Complete the following sentences,using comparisons.

1.School facilities/the city/good/than/in/country.

2.living cost/city/high/than/country

3.standard of living /country/low/than/that/city.

4.rural people/honest/hospitable/urban people.

5.rural people /not have/many job opportunities/as/urban people.

6.rural people /live/close/nature/than/urban people

7.urban people/not eat/healthy/people/who/live/the country

8.there/many/shopping centres/places of interest/the city/than/the country

9.there/few/good high schools/universities/the coountry/than/the city

10.it/easy/have access to/hi-tech/city/than/the country