Big 4 lớp 9 tập 1

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Bộ sách Big 4 - Bộ đề Tự kiểm tra 4 kỹ năng NGHE - NÓI - ĐỌC – VIẾT
được biên soạn nhằm giúp các em học sinh trung học cơ sở được củng cố và phát
triển toàn diện các kỹ năng nghe, nói, đọc, viết tiếng Anh.
Đội ngũ tác giá của Megabook đã biên soạn bộ 8 cuốn sách từ lớp 6 đến lóp 9
theo chuẩn khung chương trình mới của Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo thích hợp với các
em học sinh muốn trau dồi tổng hợp kiến thức tiếng Anh. Nội dung của bộ sách gồm
hệ thống bài tập luyện 4 kỹ năng cơ bản giúp các em ôn tập kiến thức trên lớp và bài
tập mở rộng nâng cao để các em rèn luyện và làm quen với các kì kiểm tra đánh giá.
Bộ sách Big 4 - Bộ đề Tự kiểm tra 4 kỹ năng NGHE - NÓI - ĐỌC – VIẾT
được đánh giá là nguồn tư liệu hữu ích cho giáo viên, phụ huynh và các em học sinh
bên cạnh bộ sách giáo khoa cơ bản. Một điểm đặc biệt của bộ sách đó là tính hiện
đại và sự tiện dụng khi các em không cần sử dụng CD để có được bài nghe. Bộ sách
được tích hợp mã QR và mã code giúp các em dễ dàng có được file nghe chỉ với một
chiếc smartphone.
Các em học sinh sẽ cảm thấy tự tin với khả năng ngôn ngữ của mình khi ôn
luyện tiếng Anh bởi các bài tập về 4 kỹ năng được liên kết với nhau theo logic bài
học. Bộ sách là sự đầu tư kỹ lưỡng của đội ngũ tác giả và biên tập của Megabook
nhằm nâng cao 4 kỹ năng nghe, nói, đọc, viết làm tăng thêm sự tự tin của các em
học sinh với khả năng tiếng Anh của bản thân.

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Unit

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Local Environment

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. variety

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
III Write a handicraft under picture.

1. ……………………….

2. ……………………...

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3. ………………………..

4. ………………………….

5. ……………………….

6. …………………………..

7. …………………………
8. ………………………….
IV Complete each sentence with a word/phrase from the box.
paintings / pottery / drum / lacquerware / conical hats
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 ……………..
impact of pollution.

environment

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
communities.

culture

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

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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.
get on
turn down
1. “Please

fill in
look for
switch on take off
put out
believe in
throw it away

try on
turn off

……………… 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.

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C. READING
IX Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word from the box to complete the passage.
fluent

abroad

good

difficulties

at

foreign

came

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 19th 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?
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2. What is Hoi An famous for?
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3. How does Tan Ky House look now?
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4. When was Hoi An recognized as a world Heritage site?
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5. Is it one of famous tourist places in Vietnam?
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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

1. Twisting silk threads

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

2. Weaving silk threads

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

3. Selecting cocoons

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

4. Boiling cocoons

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

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5. Dying silk threads

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

6. Unwinding silk threads

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

2. Can you guess the right order of the stages 1 - 6 in the silk making process?
...............

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

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

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

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

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

XIV 1. Listen to the recording about the process of making silk, and decide whether the
statements below are true (T) or false (F).
1. In the first stage, cocoons are boiled in vessels.

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2. Silk threads are unwound in the third stage.

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

3. Dye process is done before twisting silk threads.

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

4. Silk threads can be dyed in only some basic colors.

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

5. Silk should be dyed again for more beautiful colors.

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

2. Listen to the recording again and answer the questions below.
1. How long are cocoons boiled in vessels? ………………… minutes
2. After being unwound, how long is each silk thread? ………………… meters

F. WRITING
XV Rewrite the following sentences using the given words.
1. We are trying to introduce our handicraft products to foreigner tourists because we want
to promote our culture, (in order that)
→ ..........................................................................................................................................
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2. Bat Trang village is quite far from my place, but I still want to go there with my friend
this weekend. (although)
→ ..........................................................................................................................................
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3. There have been many challenges for the development of traditional handicrafts in
Vietnam. (face up to)
→ ..........................................................................................................................................
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4. He is going to be responsible for his family business because his parents are very old
now. (take charge of)
→ ..........................................................................................................................................
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5. Most people in this village earn their living by making traditional handicrafts. (live on)
→ ..........................................................................................................................................
XVI Write a paragraph (100-120 words) to introduce your friend about Dong Ho painting
village.
You should base on some suggestions below:
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Other name: Ho village

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Location: left side of Duong river, Song Ho, Thuan
Thanh, Bac Ninh Province. About 35 km or one-hour
drive from Hanoi.

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History: about 3000 years

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Special things: long-standing art tradition, ancient art of woodblock painting (Dzo paper),
unique art of making. Hundreds of famous folk paintings as aesthetic symbol of Vietnam.

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Busy time: Production: July or August, Selling: before Tet

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Unit

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City Life

A. PHONETICS
I Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. pressure

B. depressed

C. expect

D. relaxed

2. A. encourage

B. empathy

C. embarrassed

D. remember

3. A. delighted

B. continue

C. medicine

D. situation

4. A. advice

B. sympathize

C. decide

D. responsibility

5. A. collaboration

B. particularity

C. manage

D. activate

II Find the word whose stress pattern is different from the others.
1. A. exhausted

B. frightening

C. populous

D. stressful

2. A. exciting

B. rural

C. annoying

D. forbidden

3. A. fascinating

B. ancient

C. delicious

D. comfortable

4. A. galleries

B. neighborhoods

C. museum

D. cultural

5. A. exhibition

B. disappointed

C. entertaining

D. interesting

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
III Choose the word which doesn’t belong to each group.
1. A. busy

B. fashionable

C. populous

D. pleased

2. A. ancient

B. quiet

C. modern

D. peaceful

3. A. high street

B. amusement park

C. mall

D. field

4. A. skyscraper

B. shopping center

C. metropolitan

D. village

5. A. little

B. fewer

C. better

D. less

IV Write the name of the following pictures.

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