ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP HỌC KỲ 1 LỚP 9 NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

CHƯƠNG TRÌNH THÍ ĐIỂM

A-READING:
Bài 1: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng:
A trip to Bat Trang
Last month,my English class went on a field trip to one of the most ancient villages in Viet Nam: Bat Trang.
That day all of us got (1)__________very early (2)__________ we could arrive at the village early in the
morning. When we got there, we were all astonished by a variety of ceramic products, most of which are for
ordinary use such as bow, cup, plates and pot.(3)_______there were up to twenty members in our class, we
decided not to join the buffalo tour. Instead, we took a walk for sightseeing and shopping around. (4)
__________we had visited some of the ceramic stores along the road in the village ,our teacher took us to Bat
Trang Porcelain and Pottery Market. This was the most interesting part of our trip. The local people instructed
us to make pottery products by themselves and introduced the tradition of the village. We were told that
pottery-making skills were (5)________from generation in the village.(6)_________we left,the locals gave us
small ceramic key chains as souvenirs. We really looked (7)_____ another trip to Bat Trang.
1.A.up B.down C.on D.off
2.A.so B.so that C.since D.though
3.A.so B.so that C.since D.though
4.A.After B.Because C.At last D.While
5.A.turned down B.went in for C.passed down D.brought out
6.A.After B.Before C.At last D.While
7.A.up to B.down on C.forward to D.forward on
II.Read the passage, and answer the questions.
City Life or Country Life?
Which place is the better - the city or the country? Two American teenagers talk about where they live.
Leo, 16: I live in New York and it’s great. There are huge shopping centres and interesting places to go. My
mum loves all the art galleries and museums, but I like Central Park where I go skateboarding. It's big enough
to get away from the noise and traffic. The country isn't for me. It isn’t exciting enough for people of my age.
Most people don't live close enough to their friends to have enough a good social life. It's too quiet and too
boring. City life is the best.
Amelie, 14: I live on a ranch in the country, in Colorado. In the summer, we go hiking in the mountains, and in
the winter I go snowboarding. I really like it because it's relaxing and quiet. I can’t imagine life in the city. It
isn't safe enough to walk around alone and it’s too dangerous to cycle in the streets because of the traffic.
Overall, I think the city is too noisy, too dirty, too crowded and too expensive. I prefer country life!
1. What does Leo like about New York?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. What doesn't he like about the country?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3.What does Amelie like doing in the summer?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. What does she like doing in the winter?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. What doesn't she like about the city?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
III.Read the text then do the tasks.
LIFE IN THE PAST VS LIFE IN THE PRESENT
Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is difficult
to compare the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty-first century because so
many changes have occurred. Even the changes that have occurred over the last ten years are amazing.
 To start with, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have tools and machines to make their
work easier. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and other powerful
machines. In the past living conditions were not as comfortable as they are now. Besides, many people could
not afford household appliances like a fridge or a vacuum cleaner because those used to be luxurious goods.
Another difference between living now and in the past is the fact that nowadays education is accessible to
everyone. In the past men were mainly the only ones educated and women were not allowed into public or
private schools. Besides, nowadays it is much easier to find the educational materials and the information you
need – thanks to the Internet. We are able to speak to a friend who is on the other corner of the world because
we are connected 24/7. Nevertheless, people had better relationships with the neighbors in years gone by.
All things considered, it is an obvious conclusion that life has changed significantly during the course of
history. In some ways, it is definitely easier to live in the present. On the other hand, however, life now is much
faster and stressful than it used to be in the past. The standard of living has definitely improved but it can be
discussed whether the quality of our lives is also better.
A. Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1. Life nowadays is the same as life of our ancestors.
2. Technology has made our lives easier.
3. In the past, household appliances were very expensive.
4. Public schools allowed females and males to be educated in the same schools.
5. We can use the internet to communicate with people around the world.
B. Answer the questions.
6. Is life today faster or slower than life in the past?
___________________________________________________________________________
7. What has happened to the standard of living?
___________________________________________________________________________
8. What makes it easy to access information?
___________________________________________________________________________
9. Who or what does some difficult jobs for us?
___________________________________________________________________________
10. What makes our lives easier at home?
___________________________________________________________________________
IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some extra
words.
breathtaking unique man-made vast
rich magical ecological deep
Cat Ba National Park is dominated by limestone areas where there are numerous waterfalls, caves and
caverns. It is home to 32 types of mammals. Forests here have manyunique types with (16)
features.
Being the roof of Cat Ba Island, Ngu Lam Peak offers visitors a (17) view of the
island. Experiencing a trekking to the peak will give you a good chance to have a (18)
understanding into the natural beauty as well as (19) culture of the locals. It also has hundreds
of large and small beaches, but Cat Co beaches attract tourists most by the (20) natural
landscape.

B.WRITING
Question I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
X. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in
capital.
1. That house is part of the town’s heritage, but the council is demolishing it. (WISH)
___________________________________________________________________________
 2. I’m not good at English, so I can’t become a tour guide. (IF)
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Mary said she would hold an event about skin care the following month. (WILL)
___________________________________________________________________________
4. He gave her the book “The fault in our stars” as a birthday gift. (SHE)
___________________________________________________________________________
5. He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding. (WISHES)
___________________________________________________________________________
6. “If I were you, I would no longer spend most of my time chatting on Facebook”, he said. (ADVISED)
___________________________________________________________________________
7. When did you start searching for some facts in the past? (HOW)
___________________________________________________________________________
8. My mother no longer cooked for me since I married my wife. (USED)
___________________________________________________________________________
9.The ancient Champa dynasties built many elaborate temples and shrines. (believe)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
10.The Cham towers in Binh Dinh province are the biggest in Southeast Asia. (claim)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
11.The Cham towers are located in the Do Ban Citadel. (think)
_____________________________________________________________________________________

II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence.
1. They often went to school by bike when they were young.
→ They used ___________________________________________________________________
2. She has taught her children to play piano for 4 years.
→ She started __________________________________________________________________
3. It’s a pity I can’t cook as well as my mom.
→ I wish ______________________________________________________________________
4. He doesn’t have meals with his family any more.
→ He used ____________________________________________________________________
5. It took me a long time to be accustomed to living in the country.
→ It took me a long time to get ____________________________________________________
6. My school is near my home, so I go to school on foot every day.
→ My school isn’t ______________________________________________________________
7. I would like my sister to improve her English speaking.
→ I wish ______________________________________________________________________
8. Vietnamese people only eat dried candied fruit at Tet.
→ Dried candied fruit ____________________________________________________________

Question II: Write a paragraph about one facility which was not available twenty years ago and write a
short description of how students in the past studied without that facility.

Question III: Write a paragraph about one of the wonders in Vietnam.(80-100 words)

C. LISTENING:
1. Listen to what a tourist says about Ha long Bay and decide whether the following statements
are true (T) or false (F).( Unit 5- Skills 2)

1. More tourists have chosen to visit Ha Long Bay since UNESCO's recognition of its natural
beauty.
2. There are 1,696 islands concentrated in the southeast and the southwest.
3. Thien Cung, Dau Go, Sung Sot, and Tam Cung are at the centre of the islands.
4. People who are interested in history should visit Van Don Island, Poem Mountain, and the Bach
Dang River.

2. Listen again and complete the data chart.

Name Ha Long Bay

Location (1)__________ region of Viet Nam

Reason for choosing - a magical place

the place - recognised by (2)____________
- its rich history and (3) ____________ setting

Main features of the - like a work of art

place - 1,969 islands in two main (4) _____________ : the southeast (belonging
to Bai Tu Long Bay),
and the southwest (belonging to Ha Long Bay)
- wonderful (5) ____________in Ha Long Bay:
Thien Cung, Dau Go, Sung Sot, and Tam Cung
- one of the places where humans first existed

Comments and It is truly unforgettable thanks to its long

feelings about the history and (6) ____________ natural beauty.
place

II. Listen to an old man talking about his school days and fill in the blanks with correct information.
Unit 4 (skills 2)
1. Numbers of students.........................
2. Some students went to school............................................
3. Lessons focused on: reading, writing,.....................and .....................
4. The school was small but it had...............................
5. The students had no homework, no........................................