Solve the crossword. Use words and phrase you have learnt in Units 1, 2, and 3. The first letters are given to help you.

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1. Hong Kong aims to replace the old high-rise buildings with sustainable s___________ .

2. The high cost of living is a problem for many city d___________ .

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3. Thanks to the new t___________ , his health has improved quickly.

4. It is important to pass cultural v____________ from one generation to the next.

5. Many parents limit their children’s s___________ to less than two hours per day.

6. If you want to build up your muscles s____________ , you need to lift weights.

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................................................................................................................................

USE IT! Work in pairs. Use the words in exercise 1 and the key phrases to make suggestions for the problems below. Decide which two changes you would make.

- People litter a lot in Nhieu Loc canal.

- People don't use the bins on the street.

- There's too much traffic in the city centre.

- There's a lot of food waste in buffets.

Điền một từ thích hợp :

Singapore is an island city of about three million people . It's a (1).......... city .Most of the people (2)........... in high rise flats in differents parts of the island . The business district is very modern with (4).......... of high new office buildings . Singapore also has some nice older sections . In China town , there ( 5) ............ rows of old shop houses . The Goovernment buildings in Singapore are very (6)........... and date from the colonial days . Singapore is famous (7)......... its shops and restaurants There are many good shopping centers . Most of the ( 8) ........... are duty free . Singapore's restaurants (9).......... Chinese ; Indian; Malay and European food , and the (10)........... are quite reasonable.

6. Work in pairs. Choose a city for your next summer holiday. Ask and answer questions about the weather of that city. Use the phrases in the box and the words in exercise 1.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Chọn một thành phố cho kỳ nghỉ hè tiếp theo của bạn. Hỏi và trả lời các câu hỏi về thời tiết của thành phố đó. Sử dụng các cụm từ trong ô và các từ trong bài tập 1.)

What's the weather like today? - It's hot and sunny.

(Thời tiết hôm nay thế nào? - Trời nóng và có nắng.)

Fill in the numbered blanks in the pasage with ONE suitable work from the box

Singapore is an island city of about three million people. It's very beautiful ...................... with lots of parks and open spaces. It's also a very ........................... city.

Most of the people .......................... in high rise flats 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 China town, there ....................... rows of old shop houses. The Government buildings in Singapore are very................ date from the colonial days.

Singapore is a famous ................... its shop and restaurant. There are many good shopping centers. Most of the ...................... are duty free. Singapore's restaurants .......................... Chinese, Indian, Malay and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable

Tìm 1 từ thích hợp điền vào chỗ trống

Singapore is an island city of about three million people. It's very beautiful .......... with lots of parks and open spaces. It's also a very ....... city.

Most of the people ....... in high rise flats in different parts of the island. The business district is very modern with ........ of high new office buildings. Singapore also has some nice older sections. In China town, there ........ rows of old shop houses. The Government buildings in Singapore are very beautiful  ............ date from the colonial days.

Singapore is a famous ...... its shop and restaurant. There are many good shopping centers. Most of the ........ are duty free. Singapore's restaurants .... Chinese, Indian, Malay and European food, and the ....... are quite reasonable.

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 from 35 to 42.

The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction, is changing the way buildings are constructed. In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now, however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology.

Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps. Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One way is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of the sun. Once installed, they provide energy at no cost and with no pollution.

Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to cut electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs. To reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the walls so that the building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building had to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact. 75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size.

In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing. The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones. These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels.

A larger project is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include houses for 400 families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a second phase, entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy these ideas in new neighborhoods across China.

Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals, companies, and governments are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run.

(Adapted from “Advanced Reading Power” by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)

According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?

A. They have only been built in technologically developed countries. 

B. They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world. 

C. They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens. 

D. They are more economical and produce no pollution.

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 from 35 to 42.

The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction, is changing the way buildings are constructed. In the early years, green builders were a small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now, however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology.

Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps. Also, they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One way is to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is possible to produce electricity from the rays of the sun. Once installed, they provide energy at no cost and with no pollution.

Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to cut electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs. To reduce the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the walls so that the building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most environmentally responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building had to consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen the negative environmental impact. 75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared with other buildings of the same size.

In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed according to green building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was once the site of army housing. The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30 percent less energy than conventional ones. These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems, are also equipped with solar panels.

A larger project is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include houses for 400 families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a second phase, entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy these ideas in new neighborhoods across China.

Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals, companies, and governments are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly, green buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run.

(Adapted from “Advanced Reading Power” by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green buildings?

A. Improving living conditions.

B. Proving more economical eventually. 

C. Being friendly to the environment.

D. Increasing work productivity.