US English Practice 9 Grade

A: "Hi, how are you doing today?"

B: "_______."

• "Good, thanks for asking."

• "I'm not sure yet."

• "I'm sorry, I didn't catch that."

• "No, I'm not doing well."

A: "Thanks for helping me with my project last week!"

B: "No problem! I'm happy to help. How did it go?"

A: "It went well, thanks to your help. I'm really grateful!"

Which of these responses shows gratitude?

• "It was nothing, really."

• "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help."

• "I'm surprised it went well, but I'm happy to help."

• "Next time, try to do it yourself."

A: "I'm sorry, but I have to go now.”

B: “... ."

Which of these responses shows Leave-Taking?

• "Okay, have a safe trip home!"

• "Can you stay a little longer?"

• "I don't want you to go yet!"

• "What time is it?"

Why do you think the boy failed to pull out a bigger tree?

• It was a big challenge. 

• He had done his best.

• The tree roots had settled deeply.

• The tree had a thin but strong stem.

The businessman worried about his son because he …

• was spoiled

• was unlucky

• behaved badly

• disobeyed his parents

What can we learn from the story?

• We should be creative.

• We have to face reality.

• We need a friend’s help.

• We should never give up.

Why did the frog feel insecure?

• The boy frightened them.

• The stone would hurt them.

• The boys destroyed the pond.

• The water in the pond got dirty.

Where did the story take place?

• Next to a pond.

• In front of a pond.

• At the bank of a pond.

• Across from a pond.

What is the purpose of this email?

• to wish Ahmad happy birthday

• to make Ahmad happy

• to congratulate Ahmad for getting into high school

• to make Ahmad accepted to the high school

Where does Ahmad continue his school?

• to university

• to senior high school

• to junior high school

• to college