Bài tập môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9 - Unit 4: Learning a foreign language

UNIT 4 - LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
I. 	Complete the sentence with an appropriate word from the box.
	level 	heart 	dictionary 	advertisement scenery 	aspect 	reputation 	dormitory 
1. 	You'd better learn by ................... all the new words. 
2. 	What .................. of learning English do you find difficult?
3. 	Most foreign students live in .................... on campus.
4. 	His novel won the Booker Prize and established his .......................
5. 	You can take the exam at intermediate or advanced ......................
6. 	If you want to sell your car, why not put an .................... in the daily paper?
7. 	On the way, we stopped three times to admire mountain ......................
8. 	I've never seen this word before. Use a ..................... to look it up.
II. 	Match the phrases in column A with appropriate information from column B (More than one answer is possible).
A
B
1. 	You can improve your English accent ...
A. by doing translation exercises.
2. 	A good way to learn idioms is ...
B. by talking to native English speakers.
3. 	You can improve your writing skills .
C. by reading magazines in English.
4. 	A good way to learn new vocabulary is .
D. by studying a learner's dictionary.
5. 	You can learn to read faster ...
E. by practicing dialogues with a partner.
6. 	One way of practicing conversation is ...
F. by watching American movies.
7 . 	You can learn to use grammar correctly
G. by having private tutor.
8. 	You can develop self-confidence in speaking English ...
H. by talking to yourself in the shower.
1.	
2.	
3.	
4.	
5.	
6.	
7.	
8.	
III. 	Put the verb in brackets in the correct tense.
I (be)........................ Swiss. I (come)........................ to London six months ago to learn English. I (not meet)........................ many English people yet, only my teachers. I (start)........................ learning English at school in Switzerland when I was eleven, so I (learn)........................ it for nearly ten years. At first in London, I (not understand)........................ anything, but now my English (improve)......................... . I (just/ take)........................ an exam. If I (pass)........................, I (move)........................ into the next class. I'm excited today because my parents (come)........................ tomorrow to stay with me for a few days and I (not see)........................ them for a long time. They (never be)........................ to England and they (not speak)........................ English.
IV. 	Match the sentences and join them with if.
A.
B.
You lose your credit card.
He might lose weight.
You get here before eight.
Could you phone me immediately?
It doesn't rain soon.
You needn't use them.
Henry jogs regularly.
You have to ring the bank.
You feel unwell.
All plants are going to die.
You hear any news.
You must practice it more often.
You want to speak English fluently.
We can catch the early train.
You find chopsticks difficult.
You should stay in bed.
You want to pass the final exam.
I can't finish this work on time.
You don't help me.
You must study hard.
1. 	If you lose your credit card, you have to ring the bank.
2.	
3.	
4.	
5.	
6.	
7.	
8.	
9.	
10.	
V. Supply the correct forms of the verbs. Use these modals in the main clause: can, could, may, might, should, ought to, or must. Alternatives are possible.
l. 	If you to ....................... see clearly, you ....................... your glasses. (want/ wear)
2. 	If you .................. the lesson, I .................. you with your homework. (not understand/ help)
3. 	If Jane ....................... still ill tomorrow, she ....................... at home. (be/ stay) 
4. 	If I ....................... your bike I ....................... it carefully. (borrow/ ride) 
5. 	Mark ....................... early if he ....................... to get to Montevideo on time. (leave/ want) .
6. 	If he ....................... coming tonight, he ....................... next week. (not be/ come)
7. 	If the wind ....................... strong enough, we ....................... sailing but I'm not sure. (be/ go)
8. 	You .................. your baby to the doctor's if his temperature ................... up again. (take/ go)
9. 	If you ....................... work early, you ....................... for a drink with us. (finish/ come)
10. 	If Jack .................. a video recorder, he ................ any programme he wants. (have/ record)
VI. 	Complete the sentences to report what was said. Use appropriate verb tenses and matte other changes you think are necessary.
1. 	'You can sit here.'
	The steward said I could sit there
2. 	'I'm taking my driving test tomorrow.' 
	She said	
3. 	'Jim may arrive late today.'
	She told me	
4. 	'I've only had this new computer since yesterday.'
	Louis said	
5. 	'John left here an hour ago.' 
	She told	
6. 	'I don't want anything to eat now.'
	He said	
7. 	'I posted the card yesterday.'
	Joanna told	
8. 	'You must do your homework every day.'
	Jane	
9. 	'You should go to the library more often.' 
	Tom	
10. 	'There isn't any milk in this bottle, Ann.'
	Mike	
11. 	'The twins can't go to school today because they're ill.' 
	Chris	
12. 	'I grow these carrots myself.'
	He	
13. 	'I saw Susan in a local shop last week.' 
	Paul	
14. 	'I won't be home this evening because I have to work late.' 
	Mike	
15. 	'I don't know where Archie is today.'
	Vicky	
VII. Sally registered for a French course. She and the secretary both asked a lot of questions. Now Sally told you about them. Report all these questions.
1. 	'What's your name?'
	She asked me what my name was.
2. 	'Are you a student?'
	She wanted to know if whether I was a student.
3. 	'What school are you going to?' 
	She wanted to know	
4. 	'Can you speak any foreign languages?'
	She asked	
5. 	'How many languages can you speak?' 
	She	
6. 	'Have you got any certificates?' 
	She	
7. 	'Why do you want to take the course?'
	She	
8. 	'How did you hear about the course?' 
	She	
9. 	'Do you have any French friends?' 
	She	
10. 	'Do you like French music?' 
	She	
11. 	'Will you be to France in the future?' 
	She	
12. 	'How long does the course take?'
	I	
13. 	'How much are the course fees?'
	I	
14. 	'When will the course begin?'
	I	
15. 	'Are you going to take the level exam this weekend?'
	She	
VIII. Report what was said, using the verb in brackets and a to-infinitive clause.
1. 	'Stay in bed for a few days,' the doctor said to me. (told)
	The doctor told me to stay in bed for a few days.
2. 	'Don't wait for me if I'm late,' John said to us. (told)
3. 	'Please don't tell anybody what happened,' Ann said to me. (ask)
4. 	'Can you open your bag, please?' the customs officer said to me. (ask)
5. 	'You should take the job, Frank,' Sandra said. (advise)
6. 	'Would you like to come on a picnic with us?' Mike said to me. (invite)
7. 	'Don't wear those boots in the house,' she said to her child. (ask)
8. 	'You mustn't leave the door unlocked,' Mr Atkins said to Mark. (told)
9. 	'I'll take you to town,' Ann said to John. (offer)
10. 	'I'll finish it by the end of this week,' he said. (promise)
IX. 	Complete the sentence with one suitable preposition.
1. 	You shouldn't believe everything you read .......... the newspapers.
2. 	The course starts .......... 3rd November and ends .......... January.
3. 	.......... first we didn't like each other, but .......... the end we became good friends.
4. 	I was disappointed .......... the grade I received on my last exam.
5. 	Are you interested .......... learning foreign languages?
6. 	We are looking forward .......... new possibilities.
7. 	We can live .......... a dormitory ............ campus.
8. 	What aspect .......... learning English do you find difficult?
9. 	Practice listening English .......... tapes or English programs .......... the radio.
10. 	The hotel is close .......... the historical district.
X. 	Read the passage carefully, then decide whether the following statements are true of false.
Learning a foreign language is, in some ways, like learning how to fly. There are some differences, but there is a very important similarity. It is this: learning how to do these things needs a lot of practice. It is never enough to read a book on how to fly a plane. A book can give you a lot of information about how to fly, but if you only read that book, then try to fly without any practice, you will kill yourself. The same is true of learning a foreign language. For example, can you speak English well without having lots of practice? "Practice makes perfect" is what every learner of a foreign language should know.
1. 	Learning a foreign language and learning to fly are the same in an important way.
2. 	Information about flying from books is enough for someone to fly a plane.
3. 	You can learn English well only by reading books in English.
4. 	Talking to a native speaker can be a good way to speak a foreign language well.
5. 	Practicing a foreign language regularly makes you very good at it.
XI. 	Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. 	Practice speaking English every day or you can't improve your English.
	If	
2. 	'Don't forget to sign the form,' Anne said to Janet.
	Anna reminded Janet	
3. 	Do you like learning a foreign language?
	Are you	
4. 	The boy is sorry he doesn't have his teacher's address.
	The boy wishes	
5. 	This city had old buildings, but none can be found nowadays.
	There used	
6. 	'What time will the office close this evening?' Robert asked.
	Robert asked	
7. 	'I'm very busy. I'll ring you tomorrow,' Susan said to me.
	Susan	
8. 	'Did someone ring you an hour ago?' Henry said to Nancy.
	Henry asked	
9. 	'Don't shout,' I said to Jim.
	I	
10. 	We have to park our car in the right place.
	Our car	
UNIT 4 - LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
I. 	Complete the sentence with an appropriate word from the box.
	level 	heart 	dictionary 	advertisement scenery 	aspect 	reputation 	dormitory 
1. 	You'd better learn by heart all the new words. 
2. 	What aspect of learning English do you find difficult?
3. 	Most foreign students live in dormitory on campus.
4. 	His novel won the Booker Prize and established his reputation.
5. 	You can take the exam at intermediate or advanced level.
6. 	If you want to sell your car, why not put an advertisement in the daily paper?
7. 	On the way, we stopped three times to admire mountain scenery.
8. 	I've never seen this word before. Use a dictionary to look it up.
II. 	Match the phrases in column A with appropriate information from column B (More than one answer is possible).
A
B
1. 	You can improve your English accent ...
A. by doing translation exercises.
2. 	A good way to learn idioms is ...
B. by talking to native English speakers.
3. 	You can improve your writing skills .
C. by reading magazines in English.
4. 	A good way to learn new vocabulary is .
D. by studying a learner's dictionary.
5. 	You can learn to read faster ...
E. by practicing dialogues with a partner.
6. 	One way of practicing conversation is ...
F. by watching American movies.
7 . 	You can learn to use grammar correctly
G. by having private tutor.
8. 	You can develop self-confidence in speaking English ...
H. by talking to yourself in the shower.
1.	You can improve your English accent by talking to yourself in the shower.
2.	A good way to learn idioms is by watching American movies.
3.	You can improve your writing skills by doing translation exercises.
4.	A good way to learn new vocabulary is by studying a learner's dictionary.
5.	You can learn to read faster by reading magazines in English. 
6.	One way of practicing conversation is by talking to native English speakers.
7.	You can learn to use grammar correctly by having private tutor. 
8.	You can develop self-confidence in speaking English by practicing dialogues with a partner.
III. 	Put the verb in brackets in the correct tense.
I am Swiss. I came to London six months ago to learn English. I have not met many English people yet, only my teachers. I started learning English at school in Switzerland when I was eleven, so I have learnt it for nearly ten years. At first in London, I did not understand anything, but now my English has improved. I have just taken an exam. If I pass, I will move into the next class. I'm excited today because my parents are going to come tomorrow to stay with me for a few days and I have not seen them for a long time. They have never been to England and they do not speak English.
IV. 	Match the sentences and join them with if.
A.
B.
You lose your credit card.
He might lose weight.
You get here before eight.
Could you phone me immediately?
It doesn't rain soon.
You needn't use them.
Henry jogs regularly.
You have to ring the bank.
You feel unwell.
All plants are going to die.
You hear any news.
You must practice it more often.
You want to speak English fluently.
We can catch the early train.
You find chopsticks difficult.
You should stay in bed.
You want to pass the final exam.
I can't finish this work on time.
You don't help me.
You must study hard.
1. 	If you lose your credit card, you have to ring the bank.
2.	If you get here before eight, we can catch the early train
3.	If it doesn't rain soon, all plants are going to die.
4.	If Henry jogs regularly, he might lose weight.
5.	If you feel unwell, you should stay in bed.
6.	If you hear any news, could you phone me immediately?
7.	If you want to speak English fluently, you must practice it more often.
8.	If you find chopsticks difficult, you needn't use them.
9.	If you want to pass the final exam, you must study hard.
10.	If you don't help me, I can't finish this work on time.
V. Supply the correct forms of the verbs. Use these modals in the main clause: can, could, may, might, should, ought to, or must. Alternatives are possible.
l. 	If you to want see clearly, you must / should / ought to wear your glasses. (want/ wear)
2. 	If you don’t understand the lesson, I can help you with your homework. (not understand/ help)
3. 	If Jane is still ill tomorrow, she may / might / could stay at home. (be/ stay) 
4. 	If I borrow your bike I must ride it carefully. (borrow/ ride) 
5. 	Mark must / ought to leave early if he wants to get to Montevideo on time. (leave/ want).
6. 	If he isn’t coming tonight, he may / might / could come next week. (not be/ come)
7. 	If the wind is strong enough, we may / might / could go sailing but I'm not sure. (be/ go)
8. 	You should take your baby to the doctor's if his temperature goes up again. (take/ go)
9. 	If you finish work early, you can come for a drink with us. (finish/ come)
10. 	If Jack has a video recorder, he can record any programme he wants. (have/ record)
VI. 	Complete the sentences to report what was said. Use appropriate verb tenses and matte other changes you think are necessary.
1. 	'You can sit here.'
	The steward said I could sit there
2. 	'I'm taking my driving test tomorrow.' 
	She said she was taking her driving test the next day.
3. 	'Jim may arrive late today.'
	She told me Jim might arrive late that day.
4. 	'I've only had this new computer since yesterday.'
	Louis said he had only had that new computer since the day before.
5. 	'John left here an hour ago.' 
	She told John had left there an hour before.
6. 	'I don't want anything to eat now.'
	He said he didn’t want anything to eat then.
7. 	'I posted the card yesterday.'
	Joanna told me she had posted the card the day before.
8. 	'You must do your homework every day.'
	Jane said I had to do my homework every day.
9. 	'You should go to the library more often.' 
	Tom said I should o to the library more often.
10. 	'There isn't any milk in this bottle, Ann.'
	Mike told Ann there wasn’t any milk in that bottle.
11. 	'The twins can't go to school today because they're ill.' 
	Chris said the twins couldn’t go to school that day because they were ill.
12. 	'I grow these carrots myself.'
	He said he grew those carrots himself.
13. 	'I saw Susan in a local shop last week.' 
	Paul said he had seen Susan in a local shop the week before.
14. 	'I won't be home this evening because I have to work late.' 
	Mike said he wouldn’t be home that everning because he had to work late.
15. 	'I don't know where Archie is today.'
	Vicky said he didn’t throw where Archie was that day.
VII. Sally registered for a French course. She and the secretary both asked a lot of questions. Now Sally told you about them. Report all these questions.
1. 	'What's your name?'
	She asked me what my name was.
2. 	'Are you a student?'
	She wanted to know if whether I was a student.
3. 	'What school are you going to?' 
	She wanted to know what school I was going to.
4. 	'Can you speak any foreign languages?'
	She asked if I could speak ay foreign languages.
5. 	'How many languages can you speak?' 
	She asked how many languages I could speak.
6. 	'Have you got any certificates?' 
	She asked if I had got any certificates.
7. 	'Why do you want to take the course?'
	She asked why I wanted to take the course.
8. 	'How did you hear about the course?' 
	She asked how I had heard about the course.
9. 	'Do you have any French friends?' 
	She asked if I had any French friends.
10. 	'Do you like French music?' 
	She asked if I liked French music.
11. 	'Will you be to France in the future?' 
	She asked if I would be to France in the future.
12. 	'How long does the course take?'
	I was asked how long the course took.
13. 	'How much are the course fees?'
	I was asked how much the course fees were.
14. 	'When will the course begin?'
	I was asked when the course would begin.
15. 	'Are you going to take the level exam this weekend?'
	She asked if I was going to take the level exam that weekend.
VIII. Report what was said, using the verb in brackets and a to-infinitive clause.
1. 	'Stay in bed for a few days,' the doctor said to me. (told)
	The doctor told me to stay in bed for a few days.
2. 	'Don't wait for me if I'm late,' John said to us. (told)
	asked if I was going to take the level exam that weekend.
3. 	'Please don't tell anybody what happened,' Ann said to me. (ask)
	Ann asked me not to tell anybody what had happened.
4. 	'Can you open your bag, please?' the customs officer said to me. (ask)
	The customs officer asked me to ope my bag.
5. 	'You should take the job, Frank,' Sandra said. (advise)
	Sandra advised Frank to take the job.
6. 	'Would you like to come on a picnic with us?' Mike said to me. (invite)
	Mike invited me to come on a picnic with them.
7. 	'Don't wear those boots in the house,' she said to her child. (ask)
	She asked her child not to wear those boots in the house.
8. 	'You mustn't leave the door unlocked,' Mr Atkins said to Mark. (told)
	Mr Atkins told Mark not to leave the door unlocked.
9. 	'I'll take you to town,' Ann said to John. (offer)
	Ann offered to take John to town.
10. 	'I'll finish it by the end of this week,' he said. (promise)
	He promised to finish it by the end of that week.
IX. 	Complete the sentence with one suitable preposition.
1. 	You shouldn't believe everything you read in the newspapers.
2. 	The course starts at 3rd November and ends in January.
3. 	At first we didn't like each other, but in the end we became good friends.
4. 	I was disappointed with the grade I received on my last exam.
5. 	Are you interested in learning foreign languages?
6. 	We are looking forward to new possibilities.
7. 	We can live in a dormitory on campus.
8. 	What aspect of learning English do you find difficult?
9. 	Practice listening English on tapes or English programs on the radio.
10. 	The hotel is close to the historical district.
X. 	Read the passage carefully, then decide whether the following statements are true of false.
Learning a foreign language is, in some ways, like learning how to fly. There are some differences, but there is a very important similarity. It is this: learning how to do these things needs a lot of practice. It is never enough to read a book on how to fly a plane. A book can give you a lot of information about how to fly, but if you only read that book, then try to fly without any practice, you will kill yourself. The same is true of learning a foreign language. For example, can you speak English well without having lots of practice? "Practice makes perfect" is what every learner of a foreign language should know.
1. 	Learning a foreign language and learning to fly are the same in an important way. (T)
2. 	Information about flying from books is enough for someone to fly a plane. (F)
3. 	You can learn English well only by reading books in English. (F)
4. 	Talking to a native speaker can be a good way to speak a foreign language well. (T)
5. 	Practicing a foreign language regularly makes you very good at it. (T)
XI. 	Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. 	Practice speaking English every day or you can't improve your English.
	If you don’t pratice English everyday, you can’t improve your English.
2. 	'Don't forget to sign the form,' Anne said to Janet.
	Anna reminded Janet to sign the form.
3. 	Do you like learning a foreign language?
	Are you intereted in learning a foreign lanaguage?
4. 	The boy is sorry he doesn't have his teacher's address.
	The boy wishes he had his teacher’s address.
5. 	This city had old buildings, but none can be found nowadays.
	There used to be old buildings in this city.
6. 	'What time will the office close this evening?' Robert asked.
	Robert asked what time the office would close that evening.
7. 	'I'm very busy. I'll ring you tomorrow,' Susan said to me.
	Susan said she was busy and she would ring me the next day.
8. 	'Did someone ring you an hour ago?' Henry said to Nancy.
	Henry asked Nancy if someone rang her an hour before.
9. 	'Don't shout,' I said to Jim.
	I told Jim not to shout.
10. 	We have to park our car in the right place.
	Our car has to be parked in the right place.