бичлэгtest for 9th grade students
Test for Grades 9 v, g
Unit 1: Communicating Without Words
I. Vocabulary – 12 pts
Draw a body and label these 12 parts
1. Legs 7. Eyes
2. Chest 8. Hands
3. Head 9. Stomach
4. Ears 10. Ears
5. Arms 11. Mouth
6. Feet 12. Shoulders
II. Grammar – 8 pts
Complete each phrase. Use these words: clap, point, nod, kiss, pat, shrug, wink, shake.
1. ___________ hands
2. ___________ your head
3. ___________ your finger at something
4. ___________ someone on the cheek
5. ___________ your shoulders
6. ___________ your eye
7. ___________ your hands
8. ___________ someone on the back
III. Writing – 8 pts
Write sentences for each country. Follow the example. EX: Mongolians come from Mongolia. They speak Mongolian.
1. Australia –
2. Japan –
3. America –
4. Russia –
Unit 2: Scouting
I. Vocabulary – 8 pts
Translate the words into Mongolian
1. Chopping wood - 5. Making knots -
2. Camping - 6. Making a fire -
3. Giving first aid - 7. Using a compass -
4. Putting up a tent 8. Cooking –
II. Grammar – 10 pts
Put the verbs in the correct present tense forms
1. We usually __________ (drive) to the countryside on the weekends, but this week we __________________ (go) to the city.
2. I usually ____________ (take) five classes in a semester, but this semester I ____________ (take) six.
3. My family usually ____________ (talk) in the evenings, but this evening we _____________ (play) cards.
4. I usually _____________ (have) a lot of homework, but tonight I ______________ (not have) any.
5. We usually ____________ (get) rice on tea break, but today we _____________ (eat) hoshur.
III. Writing – 10 pts
Look at the map on the board. Write five sentences giving directions from START to FINISH. Use some of these words: go up, go down, go over, go under, go through, go round, go into, go out of, go across, go along
1. First, ____________________________________.
2. Next, ____________________________________.
3. Next, ____________________________________.
4. Next, ____________________________________.
5. Finally, __________________________________.
Unit 3: Storytelling
I. Vocabulary – 8 pts Translate the words into Mongolian
1. Hold your breath - 5. Lie down -
2. Pretend - 6. Tell -
3. Whisper - 7. Stay -
4. Smell - 8. Climb –
II. Grammar – 10 pts Fill in the correct past tense of the sentences
1. Mother ____________ (sleep) when I ____________ (get up) to go to school.
2. Everyone ______________ (listening) to music when I ______________ (arrive) at the party.
3. Our class _______________ (win) the basketball tournament when it ____________ (start) to rain.
4. My sister and I _______________ (make) dinner while dad ___________ (chop) wood.
5. All my friends _____________ (drink) soda while I ____________ (drink) juice.
III. Reading – 10 pts This is a fable from West Africa. Read it and then answer the questions.
Once, there were no stories in the world. The sky god Nyame had them all. Anansi the Spider wanted to buy the stories, but they were very expensive. Nyame wanted Onini the Snake, Osebo the Leopard, the Mmoboro Bees, and Mmoatia the Monkey. Anansi set out to catch these animals. First, he caught Onini by tying him in a knot around a tree branch. Then he caught Osebo by digging a big hole. Osebo fell in the hole and couldn’t climb out. Next, Anansi caught the Bees by trapping them inside their nest while it was raining. Finally, he caught Mmoatia by covering a doll with sticky tar. Mmoatia got stuck to the doll and could not get away. Anansi gave the animals to Nyame, and got the stories in return.
1. Anansi is a spider. T/F
2. Anansi wanted to buy pictures from Nyame. T/F
3. Anansi had to catch three animals. T/F
4. Anansi caught the Leopard first. T/F
5. Anansi tied the Snake in a knot. T/F
6. The Leopard fell in a hole. T/F
7. Anansi trapped the Bees in their nest. T/F
8. Anansi caught the Monkey last. T/F
9. Anansi caught the Monkey by telling him it was raining. T/F
10. Anansi got the stories from Nyame. T/F
4. Anansi caught the Leopard first. T/F
5. Anansi tied the Snake in a knot. T/F
6. The Leopard fell in a hole. T/F
7. Anansi trapped the Bees in their nest. T/F
8. Anansi caught the Monkey last. T/F
9. Anansi caught the Monkey by telling him it was raining. T/F
10. Anansi got the stories from Nyame. T/F
Unit 4: Duties and Rights
I. Vocabulary – 8 pts
Complete each verb phrase. Use these words: happiness, tidy, express, make, plants, carry, do, carpets
1. _____________ the living room
2. Vacuum the ____________
3. Share ___________________
4. Water the ________________
5. _______________ the bed
6. ______________ the box
7. ____________ homework
8. ____________ my thoughts
II. Grammar – 6 pts
Complete the sentences with the correct for of HAVE TO + the verb in parentheses
1. We only ______________ to school on weekdays. (go)
2. In winter, I ______________ a fire every day. (make)
3. __________ we ___________ homework tonight? (do)
4.You _______________ home if you are going to be late. (call)
5. You ___________________ a swimsuit. It won’t be warm enough to swim. (not bring)
6. I _______________ the rice for dinner. (cook)
III. Writing – 10 pts
Write about your duties at home and at school. Make five sentences total.
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Unit 5: Celebrations
I. Vocabulary – 6 pts
Translate the words into Mongolian
1. Fireworks -
2. A mask -
3. A wish -
4. Decorations -
5. Flowers -
6. Candles -
II. Grammar – 8 pts
Rewrite the sentences with JUST. Each is worth two points.
Ex: We had dinner a few minutes ago. = We just had dinner.
1. We drank some tea right before you got here.
2. John came to see you about five minutes ago.
3. The movie started about ten minutes ago.
4. I heard about the contest yesterday.
III. Writing – 12 pts
Look at the list of things Tuya has to do to get ready for Tsagan Tsar. The things she has already done are in bold, and the things she hasn’t done yet are not. Write six sentences based on the list.
Complete each verb phrase. Use these words: happiness, tidy, express, make, plants, carry, do, carpets
1. _____________ the living room
2. Vacuum the ____________
3. Share ___________________
4. Water the ________________
5. _______________ the bed
6. ______________ the box
7. ____________ homework
8. ____________ my thoughts
II. Grammar – 6 pts
Complete the sentences with the correct for of HAVE TO + the verb in parentheses
1. We only ______________ to school on weekdays. (go)
2. In winter, I ______________ a fire every day. (make)
3. __________ we ___________ homework tonight? (do)
4.You _______________ home if you are going to be late. (call)
5. You ___________________ a swimsuit. It won’t be warm enough to swim. (not bring)
6. I _______________ the rice for dinner. (cook)
III. Writing – 10 pts
Write about your duties at home and at school. Make five sentences total.
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Unit 5: Celebrations
I. Vocabulary – 6 pts
Translate the words into Mongolian
1. Fireworks -
2. A mask -
3. A wish -
4. Decorations -
5. Flowers -
6. Candles -
II. Grammar – 8 pts
Rewrite the sentences with JUST. Each is worth two points.
Ex: We had dinner a few minutes ago. = We just had dinner.
1. We drank some tea right before you got here.
2. John came to see you about five minutes ago.
3. The movie started about ten minutes ago.
4. I heard about the contest yesterday.
III. Writing – 12 pts
Look at the list of things Tuya has to do to get ready for Tsagan Tsar. The things she has already done are in bold, and the things she hasn’t done yet are not. Write six sentences based on the list.
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Unit 6: Love and Friendship
I. Vocabulary – 6 pts
Read about Gerard’s family, then draw his family tree.
1. Gerard’s mom is named Helen.
2. Helen’s brother is named Mike, and her sister is named Francie.
3. Francie is married to Ray.
4. Francie and Ray have a son named Robert.
5. Helen’s mother is named Jacqueline.
II. Grammar – 8 pts
Complete the sentences. Use GOING TO/WILL
1. I’m ______________ sleep over at Caddy’s house Saturday night.
Okay, then I ______________ talk to you Sunday.
2. We’re _______________ watch videos this afternoon.
I ______________ bring the Criterion edition of Throne of Blood.
3. We _____________ see a band Friday night, but I don’t know which one.
My friend’s band ____________ play at The Orpheum that night.
4. I ______________ work the weekend because I need some extra money.
I have enough money so I ____________ go dancing instead.
III. Reading – 10 pts
Read about the famous fictional characters Achilles and Patrocles. Fill in the blanks with a linker. Use each of these words at least once: also, although, however, because, but, and. You will need to use some more than once.
Achilles and Patrocles are characters from the Greek poem The Iliad. The Iliad was written 3000 years ago, ________ no one knows who the real author was. The poem is about a war between Greece _________ Troy. The best fighter in the Greek army is a man named Achilles. Achilles has a friend named Patrocles. Patrocles is ____________ a soldier in the Greek army; ____________ he is not as strong as Achilles. _____________ Patrocles is his friend, Achilles helps him become a better soldier. Patrocles ___________ helps Achilles by looking after his house. Patrocles is killed during a fight, _________ Achilles is very sad. ____________ Patrocles was such a good friend, Achilles has a big funeral for him. At the funeral, there are feasting ____________ contests of strength. ____________ Achilles is sad, he wants people to be happy when they remember Patrocles.
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Unit 7: Jobs and Money
I. Vocabulary – 6 pts
Complete the sentences with the correct job
1. A ____________ sells and buys things.
2. A ____________ looks after sick children.
3. A ____________ writes articles for the newspaper.
4. A ____________ teaches adults or children.
5. A ____________ lends books.
6. A ____________ looks after people’s teeth.
II. Grammar – 8 pts
Pick the correct form of the verb in each sentence.
1. I want ___________ (work) as a nurse.
2. She likes ____________ (listen) to hip hop music.
3. He hopes ____________ (become) famous one day.
4. We need ____________ (know) a lot of English to be successful.
5. He wants ___________ (help) people when he gets a job.
6. They enjoy ___________ (play) basketball.
7. We are going ____________ (speak) to the governor about our idea.
8. I hope _______________ (pass) the exam.
III. Writing – 8 pts
Compare the salaries of some of the jobs in Part I. Write four sentences using these phrases: MORE THAN/LESS THAN/THE MOST/THE LEAST
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Unit 8: Things Change
I. Vocabulary – 6 pts
Translate into Mongolian
1. Religion - 4. A lama -
2. Tibet - 5. Secular -
3. God - 6. A monastery -
II. Grammar – 6 pts
Complete each sentence with the correct form of USED TO
1. I ____________ (not like) tomatoes, but now I do.
2. Your arms are strong. __________ you ___________ (do) archery?
3. I ______________ (play) a lot of video games, but I don’t now.
4. _________ you __________ (take) dance classes when you were young?
5. He ____________ (eat) a lot of unhealthy foods, but he is trying to eat better now.
6. I _____________ (not swim), but I started this summer
III. Reading/Writing – 10 pts
Read about the Dust Bowl, then answer the questions. Talk about how things have changed. Use USED TO/DIDN’T USE TO in your answers.
It is 1930. A terrible drought called the Dust Bowl has struck the United States. Many farmers who live in the middle part of the country have to leave their land because their crops won’t grow. They used to own houses and farm animals, but they have to sell them to get the money to move. Most of these farmers come from Oklahoma and Texas. They are moving to California because they have heard that they can find work there. The farms in Oklahoma and Texas were small, but the farms in California are very big and lots of people work on them. However, the workers have to go from farm to farm to find work. Because they move so much, children can’t go to school any more. The United States government is hiring artists and writers to document how the Dust Bowl affects people. John Steinbeck, Woody Guthrie, and Dorothea Lang are some people who are becoming famous for writing about and taking photographs of the Dust Bowl.
1. Did people use to own houses and animals? Do they own them now?
2.Where did people use to live? Where do they live now?
3. How big did the farms use to be? How big are they now?
4. Did the children use to go to school? Do they go to school now?
5. Did John Steinbeck, Woody Guthrie and Dorothea Lang use to be famous? Are they famous now?
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Unit 9: Good Luck
I. Vocabulary – 8 pts
Translate the words into Mongolian
1. Fortunate - 5. Ambitious -
2. Lucky - 6. Shy -
3. Healthy - 7. Successful -
4. Happy - 8. Superstitious –
II. Grammar – 8 pts
Make the two halves into sentences using IF.
1. study hard/pass the test
2. eat too much/get a stomach ache
3. read the news/know about the world
4. paint the house/look nicer
III. Reading – 12 pts
Read about superstitions around the world, then fill in the chart. The first one has been done for you.
Every country has its own superstitions. In America, if you walk under a ladder, it means bad luck. In Korea, if you write a person’s name in red ink, it means that person will die. In Argentina, if you drop a coin into a fountain, it means your wish will come true. In Kenya, if your hand itches, it means you will get some money. And in Romania, if you carry garlic in your pocket, it means you won’t get sick.
Superstition Country Meaning
walk under a ladder America unlucky
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Unit 10: Science and Technology
I. Vocabulary – 10 pts
Translate the words into Mongolian
1. Compact disks - 6. Television -
2. Matches - 7. Tape recorder -
3. Microwave - 8. Computer -
4. Telephone - 9. Kettle -
5. Iron - 10. Vacuum –
II. Grammar – 6 pts
Complete the sentences with the correct verb form
1. Matches are used for ________ (light) a fire.
2. A kettle is used for ________ (boil) water.
3. A microwave is used for ________ (heat) food.
4. A television is used for _______ (watch) programs.
5. An iron is used for ________ (press) clothes.
III. Reading/Writing – 10 pts
Read about the discovery and then answer the questions. Write your answers in full sentences.
Radioactivity is a powerful energy that some elements give off. It can be used to provide power to cities and to make weapons like the atomic bomb. Radioactivity was discovered in 1907 by a scientist named Marie Curie. Curie was born in Poland, but worked at a university in Paris. She used a machine that measures electricity to discover radioactivity. In 1911, she won a Nobel Prize. Sadly, she did not know that radioactivity can be dangerous to people. In 1934, Marie Curie became sick from the radioactivity and died.
1. Who discovered radioactivity?
2. When was radioactivity discovered?
3. What are two uses for radioactivity?
4. What prize did Marie Curie win, and when did she win it?
5. Why did Marie Curie die?
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Unit 11: Emotional and Physical Health
I. Vocabulary – 6 pts
Match
1. look after a. the doctor
2. give b. in a restaurant
3. see c. children
4. travel d. parties
5. eat e. in queues
6. stand f. by bus
II. Grammar – 8 pts
Complete each sentence with EITHER/TOO
1. I’m scared of dogs. Anu is scared of dogs ______.
2. She doesn’t like basketball. Her brother doesn’t like basketball _______.
3. I don’t eat meat. My friend doesn’t eat meat _________.
4. Tuya hates snakes. Bold hates snakes ________.
5. He likes playing music. His dad likes playing music ________.
6. My mom hates travelling by car. Her sister hates travelling by car _____.
7. She has a new boyfriend. Her sister has a new boyfriend _________.
8. I don’t hate coffee. She doesn’t hate coffee __________.
III. Writing – 10 pts
Complete each sentence so it is true for you. Use –ING verbs.
1. I really like____________________________________.
2. I like ________________________________________.
3. I don’t mind __________________________________.
4. I don’t like____________________________________.
5. I can’t stand___________________________________.
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Unit 12: History
I. Vocabulary – 8 pts
Write the words in Mongolian
1. A tribe - 5. To plant -
2. A rope - 6. An empire -
3. A descendant - 7. To collapse -
4. To invade - 8. A warrior –
II. Grammar – 6 pts
Fill in the correct verb form to make passive sentences
1. This picture ____________ (paint) Vincent van Gogh.
2. The poem Kubla Khan ___________ (write) by Samuel Coleridge.
3. An ancient tomb _________ (find) in Egypt.
4. Corn _________ (grow) by Native Americans.
5. This cake ___________ (make) by my mom.
6. The violin in the museum ____________ (play) by Mozart.
III. Writing – 10 pts
Combine the sentences using WHO/WHICH
1. I went to school with a boy. He is a famous actor now.
2. Last night we went to a restaurant. It was very noisy.
3. I bought a new phone. It can take pictures and play music.
4. I talked to a woman. She was a professional volleyball player.
5. I saw her party dress. It looks very nice.
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Unit 13: Travelling
I. Vocabulary – 6 pts
Translate the words into Mongolian
1. Embarrassed - 4. Tired -
2. Excited - 5. Frightened -
3. Interested - 6. Bored –
II. Grammar – 12 pts
Choose the correct adjective
1. This book is boring/bored.
2. I was interesting/interested in class today.
3. The wrestling match was exciting/excited.
4. Today, work was tiring/tired.
5. I was frightening/frightened when the dog chased me.
6. Mongolian history is interesting/interested.
7. She was so embarrassing/embarrassed when she fell on the ice.
8. I made hay all day, and now I am very tiring/tired.
9. I was boring/bored at the party.
10. I was exciting/excited when I heard I won the contest.
11. The horror movie was frightening/frightened.
12.What is your most embarrassing/embarrassed moment?
III. Writing – 6 pts
Write about somewhere you would like to travel. Give three reasons that you want to go there. Use BECAUSE/FOR/TO once each.
1. I would like to go to _____________ because _____________________.
2. I would like to go to _____________ to __________________________.
3. I would like to go to _____________ for _________________________.
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Unit 14: Beauty and Health
I. Vocabulary – 8 pts
Sort each beauty product into the column for the part of the body it is used on. Sort these words: toothpaste, sunscreen, moisturizer, makeup, hair gel, soap, shampoo, cleansing milk
Hair Skin Face/Mouth
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II. Grammar – 8 pts
Compete each sentence with TELL/SAY
1. Do not _______ me a lie.
2. Don’t _______ her a secret. She always gossips.
3. Did your sister _________ something about me?
4. Can you _________ me the time?
5. You must ________ something when people talk to you.
6. ________ you are sorry for losing the money.
7. We you get a gift, you should ___________ thank you.
8. ________ a story about what happened to you while you were travelling.
III. Writing – 10 pts
Rewrite each sentence using the verb in parentheses. Follow the example.
EX: Doctor to patient: “Eat more vegetables.” (advise)=The doctor advised the patient to eat more vegetables.
1. Teacher to students: “English Club is today.” (remind)
2. Man to woman: “What time is it?” (ask)
3. Girl to friend: “Come to my house after school.” (tell)
4. Mother to son: “Don’t stay out too late.” (warn)
5. Police officer to driver: “Slow down.” (command)
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Unit 15: The Environment
I. Vocabulary – 8 pts
Translate the words into Mongolian
1. Save - 5. Protect -
2. Cut down - 6. Recycle -
3. Throw away - 7. Plant -
4. Waste - 8. Hunt –
II. Grammar – 8 pts
Finish rewriting each sentence. Put SHOULD/SHOULDN’T in the blank. Follow the example.
EX: Don’t pollute water=You shouldn’t pollute water.
1. Do throw away trash=You _________ throw away trash.
2. Do plant trees=You ___________ plant trees.
3. Don’t hunt endangered animals=You __________ hunt endangered animals.
4. Do clean campsites=You _______ clean campsites.
5. Don’t litter=You ________ litter.
6. Don’t waste water=You __________ waste water.
7. Do put out your fire when you’re done with it=You ________ put out your fire when you’re done with it.
8. Don’t dump chemicals in rivers=You __________ dump chemicals in rivers.
III. Reading – 10 pts
Read about the environmental disaster and pick the correct form of each verb.
The Cuyahoga River was/is a river in the United States. This river used to be very polluted. Fish didn’t/don’t live in it, and people couldn’t/can’t swim in it. In 1868, the river caught/catches fire because it was so polluted. Thirteen more fires happened/happen on the river before 1969. The United States made/makes new laws about dumping pollution in rivers and lakes. Slowly the Cuyahoga River became/becomes clean again. Now, fish swam/swim in the river, and people went/go boating and swimming. Animals that drink the water didn’t/don’t get sick.
