Title LỚP 9 HK1 FORM 2026 TEST 13 KEY.docx ✅

4 Read and choose correct answer to each of the questions. Man is a land animal, but he also closely tied to the sea. Throughout history the sea has served the needs of man. The sea has provided man with food and convenient way to travel to many parts of the world. Today, nearly two thirds of the world's population lives within 80 kilometers of the sea coast. In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive. Resources on land are beginning to be used up. The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many man's needs. The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man's technology is impressive. Oil and gas explorations have been carried out for nearly 30 years. Valuable amounts of minerals existing on the ocean floor are ready to be mined. Additionally. fishing farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. Besides, the sea may offer plenty of oil and gas and even other new sources of energy. For example, the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean currents and waves offer possible use as a source of energy. The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. Experts believe that by the year 2030 the problems that prevent us from exploiting fully the food, minerals, and energy source of the sea will be largely solved. 31. The major things that the sea offers man in the modern world are A. fish and oil B. minerals and oil C. food, energy sources, and minerals D. Ocean currents and waves 32. Which statement is TRUE according to the text: A. The sea resources have largely been used up. B. The sea, in a broad sense, has not yet been exploited. C. The problems that prevent us from fully exploiting the sea were largely solved. D. By the year 2030, the technology will be good enough to exploit all these resources 33. The warm temperature of the ocean is an example of: A. the amount of minerals B. the new source of energy C. new kind of steamship D. new technology of fishing 34. The best title for this paragraph is A. Seafood B. Resources from the Sea C. History of the Sea D. Technology for Exploiting the Sea 35. The word “improve” in the text is OPPOSITE meaning to: A. develop B. getting better C. pursue D. become worse 36. The word “provided” in the text is CLOSEST meaning to: A. explored B. supplied C. put off D. worked out Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40. Vietnam: Past and Present Vietnam has a rich history and has changed a lot over the years. In the past, the country was known for its culture and traditions. Most people worked in agriculture, especially growing rice. Festivals, weddings, and the Lunar New Year were important events. Since 1986, Vietnam (37) _____________. This change helped the country move from a planned economy to a market economy. As a result, Vietnam is now one (38) _____________in Southeast Asia. Today, life in Vietnam is better for many people. Education has improved, giving more chances for young people. Technology has also advanced, making (39) _____________. Even with these changes, Vietnam still values its traditions. People continue to celebrate festivals and keep their customs,