Big 4 lớp 9 tập 1

A. PHONETICS I  Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.     1. A. pottery                   B. local                      C. control D. so     2.  A. artisan                   B. establish                C. attraction                                D. handicraft     3.  A. environment         B. environmental      C. entertainment     D. document     4.  A. helped                   B. struggled                C. remarked      D. watched     5.  A. chairs                    B. suitcases               C. things      D. calculators II  Find the word whose stress pattern is different from the others.     1.  A. preservation          B. recognition           C. decision     D. exhibition     2.  A. artisan                   B. citadel                   C. paradise     D. handicraft     3.  A. pottery                   B. sculpture               C. embroider     D. handkerchief     4.  A. control                   B. lantern                  C. carpet     D. basket     5.  A. attraction               B. souvenir                C. particular     D. varietyB. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR  III  Write a handicraft under picture. 1. ………………………. 2. ……………………... 3. ……………………….. 4. …………………………. 5. ………………………. 6. ………………………….. 7. ………………………… 8. ………………………….  IV  Complete each sentence with a word/phrase from the box.     1.  These products are called ........................ because they are decoratively covered with lacquer.     2.  To play this ……..........…..., you should use your hands, not sticks.     3.  This vase is a beautiful piece of ......................... . It’s made from clay dug from our river banks.     4.  Lots of Vietnamese girls like wearing ……..........…... and Ao Dai.     5.  When I am on holiday, I usually buy ……..........…... as souvenirs because I love works of art. V  Use the correct form of these words to complete each sentence.     1.  Scientists are seeking the best ways to deal with the ……………..                                                                                                       environment         impact of pollution.     2.  It’s …………….. in America to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day.   tradition     3.  Peter has a lot of woolen …………….. to wear in winter. scarf     4.  The hand-woven textiles were made by skilled local ……………..     art     5.  I have discovered the …………….. differences between the two     culture                                                                                                           communities. VI  Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.     1.  The villagers are trying to learn English ………………… they can communicate with foreign customers.          A. so that                               B. in order that                       C. A and B are correct     2.  Do you think that the various crafts remind people ………………… a specific region?           A. about                                 B. of                                       C. for     3.  ………………… this hand-embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it.           A. As                                      B. Because                             C. Even though     4.  Conical hat making in the village has been passed ………………… from generation to generation.           A. on                                      B. down                                  C. up      5.  This department store is an attraction in my city ………………… the products are of good quality.           A. when                                  B. because                              C. though     6.  A conical hat is a well-known handicraft, not only in Viet Nam …………… all around the world.           A. and also                             B. but also                              C. so     7.  This is called Chuong conical hat ………………… it was made in Chuong village.           A. but                                     B. so                                      C. since     8.  I look forward to ………………… you soon.           A. see                                     B. seeing                                C. seen     9.  It’s a nice place for ………………… who love nature and quietness.           A. this                                    B. that                                    C. those     10. You like history, so Viet Nam National Museum of History is a ……………… place.           A. must-see                            B. must seen                          C. must-be seen  VII  Match a phrasal verbs in A with its meaning in B. A B 1. pass down a. stop doing business 2. live on b. have a friendly relationship with somebody 3. deal with c. transfer from one generation to the next 4. close down d. reject or refuse something 5. face up to e. return 6. get on with f. take action to solve a problem 7. come back g. have enough money to live 8. turn down h. accept, deal with  VIII  Fill in the gap with the most suitable phrasal verb.     1.  “Please           ……………… the radio, I can’t concentrate on my work”.     2.  Quick! ……………… the bus. It’s ready to leave.     3.  I don’t know where my book is. I have to ……………… it.     4.  It’s dark inside. Can you ……………… the light, please?     5.  ……………… the form, please.     6.  I need some new clothes. Why don’t you ……………… these jeans?     7.  It’s warm inside ……………… your coat.     8.  This pencil is really old. You can ………………     9.  It’s so loud here. Can you ……………… the radio a little?     10. The firemen were able to ……………… the fire in Church Street. C. READING   IX  Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word from the box to complete the passage.     As a child, Phong always dreamed of going (1) ………....... to study. After he graduated from high school, his parents sent him over to New Zealand to attend college. Phong was very happy that his dream finally (2) ………....... true. When he first arrived in the country, Phong’s English was not very good, and sometimes he did not understand what other people said. He also had (3) ………....... in class because he was not familiar with the new teaching and learning method. He felt lonely in this new place, and missed all his friends in Vietnam. After two years, Phong is now very (4) ………....... in English and has achieved the top academic award at his school. He has a lot of friends from different countries. He is even good (5) ………....... earning money for his daily needs from his part-time job at a restaurant. Now he realizes that studying abroad is such a good experience. X  Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.          The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Da Nang. It was formerly a major trading center in Southeast Asia between the 16th and 17th centuries. Hoi An is famous for its old temples, pagodas, small tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. All the houses were made of wood, and their pillars were carved with ornamental design.           All visitors to Hoi An are commended a visit to the Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation. This house was built in 1855 and still keeps many precious objects that belonged to the Chinese community of Hoi An. Another attractive address to tourists is Tan Ky House, which was conducted nearly two centuries ago as the house of a Vietnamese merchant. The house now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19^th century.          In recent years, Hoi An has become a popular tourist destination in Vietnam. In 1999, it was certified by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.     *Answer the questions:     1.  Where is the ancient town of Hoi An located?           .........................................................................................................     2.  What is Hoi An famous for?           .........................................................................................................     3.  How does Tan Ky House look now?           .........................................................................................................     4.  When was Hoi An recognized as a world Heritage site?           .........................................................................................................     5.  Is it one of famous tourist places in Vietnam?           ......................................................................................................... D. SPEAKING  XI  Tell your partner about one of the well-known traditional crafts in your hometown or in other places of Vietnam.     You should base on the following suggestions:     1.  What is it?     2.  Where is its birthplace? Is this made only in your hometown or in other craft villages of Vietnam as well?     3.  How are the products made?           - How many stages are there?           - What do the craftsmen do in each stage?           - What are the most important/difficult stages? XII  You now discuss with your friend further more about the traditional craft mentioned in XI. regarding its benefits/ challenges and development.           You should base on the following suggestions:           1. What benefits does it create for your village and for our country?                (in terms of history, culture, employment, tourism, economy, etc.)           2. What challenges are there for its development?                (in terms of natural resources, environment, competition, etc.)           3. Can you predict the development of the traditional craft in the future? What should be done to promote it?E. LISTENING  XIII  1. You are going to hear about different stages in silk making process. Firstly, look at the pictures below, and match the pictures with the phrases that describe them. A B C D E F