Đề cương ôn tập giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 9 Friends Plus có đáp án - Part 5: Reading

Task 1. Look at each sign, instruction or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning.

Task 2. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.

            Throughout history, many inventions have changed people's lives in many aspects, including communication, education, and entertainment. Among those, the Internet has had one of the biggest impacts.

            In communication, the use of the Internet helps to maintain relationships. Regardless of geographical distance, individuals can (6) _____________ with their friends or family members through technological devices. They also enable users to build new relationships thanks to social platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

            In education, the Internet plays a crucial role in (7) _____________ independent learning. For example, it allows students to access many scientific (8) _____________ or language learning materials (9) _____________ are uploaded online, (10) _____________ they can study by (11) _____________ more easily.

            The Internet also provides more forms of entertainment. It can now (12) _____________ users to visit entertainment websites, chat with friends, or play video games. Unlike in the past, entertainment is no longer limited to watching TV or listening to the radio.

Task 3. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.

Dear Mrs. Star,

I am Emily, 18 years old. I am writing to (13) _____________ further information on the “Creative technologies” course at ABC Youth Centre.

This course really (14) _____________ me. According to your (15) _____________ in the newspaper and on your Facebook page, learners will (16) _____________ technology to design things such as videos, presentations, video games or even applications. (17) _____________, activities in the course also involve working collaboratively.

I am an introvert and not really good at working in groups, so this course may be (18) _____________ for me to develop teamwork and communication skills and also (19) _____________ my technological knowledge.

I’d be very grateful if you could email me some more information about the starting date, the location, and the duration of the course.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Emily

Task 4. Read the following passages. Decide whether the statements from 20 to 23 are True or False. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements from questions 24 to 27.

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Green Future Volunteer Programme

This programme is a meaningful community project for teenagers of all kinds of abilities and strengths. It aims to protect the environment and raise public awareness about environmental problems. Volunteers take part in activities such as cleaning public areas, planting trees, and recycling household items. You'll work in groups with all kinds of people, so if you're sociable and easy-going, you can easily connect with others. 

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Question 20. Volunteers can develop teamwork, problem-solving, and independence skills when joining the Green Future Volunteer Programme.

Task 5. Read the following passages. Decide whether the statements from 28 to 31 are True or False. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements from 32 to 34.

          The invention with the biggest impact was probably the television. It was invented by a Scottish man, John Logie Baird. The first televised pictures were sent over a short distance in 1924, and his invention was formally demonstrated at the Royal Institute two years later. The pictures on the screen were not clear, but the viewers could see that they were human faces, and they could see their eyes opening and closing. In 1928, images were sent from Britain to America, and later, to a ship 1,500 miles out to sea. In the same year, the first colour images were sent. The first ‘seeing-in sets’ were sold that same year. For £25 (£1000 in today’s money), people in their homes could watch moving images that were sent from a broadcasting station.