Đề thi tiếng Anh 9 học kì 1 Global success – Đề 1
LISTENING
Listen to a woman talking about Van Phuc Village and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
best answer to each of the following questions. You will listen TWICE.
1. Which of the following is NOT the outstanding feature of Van Phuc Village?
A. Skilled craftsmanship.
B. Big streets with modern shop houses.
C. Traditional silk weaving techniques.
D. High quality silk products.
2. What does it feel like when visitors enter Van Phuc Village?
A. A city full of family-run silk shops.
B. A timeless world of traditional silk weaving.
C. A bustling modern silk world.
D. A beautiful town with vibrant colours.
3. What makes the silk products in Van Phuc Village best-selling?
A. Their delicate dyeing process. B. Their simple colours.
C. Their high quality. D. Their reasonable prices.
4. What can visitors do in Van Phuc Village?
A. Explore silk shops. B. All of the above.
C. See artisans embroider. D. Learn the weaving process.
5. Which of the following does Van Phuc Village NOT offer visitors?
A. Tranquil parks.
B. Charming pagodas.
C. Unique silk souvenirs.
D. Picturesque gardens.
Listen to the conversation between Susan and Nam talking about a visit to Bat Trang Pottery
Village. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
You will listen TWICE.
1. What is the main idea of the conversation?
A. Nam's family business in Bat Trang Pottery Village.
B. Susan's future trip plans to Bat Trang Pottery Village.
C. Nam's visit to Bat Trang Pottery Village.
D. The history of Bat Trang Pottery Village and its artisans.
2. What is the village known for?
A. Its modern architecture. B. Its traditional dance.
C. Its unique ceramic goods. D. Its historical landmarks.
3. According to Nam, what aspect of pottery making surprised him?
A. The speed of the artisans. B. The ease of the process.
C. The difficulty of the process. D. The variety of colours used.
4. What does Nam think about the prices of the ceramic items?
A. They were expensive. B. They were unpredictable.
C. They were fair. D. They were discounted.
5. What does Susan express interest in doing in the future?
A. Visiting Bat Trang Pottery Village. B. Inviting Nam to her workshop.
C. Learning to make pottery. D. Starting her own pottery business.
LANGUAGE
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. tram B. craft C. artisan D. anxiety
2. A. embarrassed B. touched C. amazed D. experienced
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. amenity B. optimistic C. original D. community
2. A. shorten B. craftsman C. suburb D. police
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Nowadays, it is vitally important for the young to ______ the traditions and customs.
A. preserve B. occupy C. celebrate D. contribute
2. The children felt exhausted yet proud after ______ the tent by themselves.
A. touring around B. putting up C. giving up D. going on
3. ______ bring packages and food to our doorstep, making our lives more convenient.
A. Delivery persons B. Police officers C. Firefighters D. Garbage collectors
4. The city provides various public ______ such as parks, libraries, and playgrounds for its residents.
A. buildings B. amenities C. vehicles D. announcements
5. It’s the first time Helen ______ a horror film.
A. is seeing B. already saw C. has never seen D. has ever seen
6. Do you mind ______ me how to make fish and chips?
A. show B. showing C. shows D. to show
7. I think they will ______ the meeting room with chairs, tables, and a projector for the presentation.
A. look up B. take on C. find out D. set up
8. The more crowded the town gets, the ______ its pollution becomes.
A. badly B. worse C. badder D. more worse
9. She's been advised to ______ sugar to improve her health.
A. come down with B. carry out C. cut down on D. pass down from
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Vietnamese people today enjoy a much higher standard of living compared to the old days.
A. work condition B. quality of life C. social status D. economic situation
2. There was an accident on the main bridge yesterday, and the city centre became gridlocked.
A. concrete B. constructed C. rush D. congested
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. A big number of visitors come to Hoi An because of its ancient buildings.
A. out-of-date B. old C. modern D. traditional
2. Being optimistic is the key for teens to stay healthy, helping them build strength and positive habits.
A. pessimistic B. positive C. distracted D. healthy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
1. Our teacher gave us this homework assignment last week, but I don't know how completing it.
A. homework B. completing C. gave D. don’t know
2. If only I travel back to the time of my grandparents and see the things they talked about.
A. travel B. talked C. the D. Only
3. Because of the low income, many workshop owners had to cut down of their artisans.
A. Because B. had to C. of D. artisans
FUNCTIONAL SPEAKING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
1. Mark: Can you help me carry these books to the library?
Anna: ______
A. Thank you. B. Where do you go?
C. Sure, I'd be happy to help. D. No, I don’t know.
2.@ An: Could you show me how to get to the bus stop please?
Bill: ______
A. Never mind! B. Not at all! C. Sure! D. Thank you!
READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
Da Nang is often called one of Viet Nam's most liveable cities. This might surprise some, as it's a bustling
centre with a growing downtown area. Unlike a crowded concrete jungle like Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang
offers a good (1) ______. Yes, there's construction and rush hour traffic, but it's not constant.
The city is well-planned, with wide streets and easy-to-navigate districts. Public (2) ______ are plentiful,
with parks, green spaces, and a clean riverfront. Even the beaches, a major draw for tourists, are well-
maintained with good (3) ______ standards.