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TRƯỜNG THCS XÃ THANH NƯA
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề có 02 trang)
Mã đề: 001
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG GIỮA HỌC KÌ I
NĂM HỌC: 2023 – 2024
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9
Thời gian: 60 phút ( không kể thời gian giao đề)
Full name:______________________ Class: _____________ Mark: _________________
A. LISTENING: (2,5 pts)
I. Listen then complete the sentences, using the words in the box. (1,25 pts total; 0,25 pts each)
entertainment education dangerous quiet safe city neighborhood
Michelle: Hi, Mike! How's it going?
Mike: Hi, I am good, thanks. Are you still living in the same place?
Michelle: Yes, I am still in that 'sleepy' little town. But I know, I enjoy living there. It's (1) _______,
and everyone is friendly. I don't really like the city. I feel like a stranger here. And it seems kind of (2)
__________, especially at night.
Mike: Well, I live here in the city, as you know. We live in an apartment downtown. The city is big,
and it doesn't feel as (3) _______ as a small town like yours. But I think the people here are pretty friendly.
My (4) _____________ is like a small town with its own stores, cafés and restaurants.... and we can
enjoy all kinds of (5) _________: cinemas, museum...
Michelle: Ok, so then on weekends I should come into the city for all that.
Mike: Ok, Sure!
II. Listen to the passage and circle the correct answer. (1,25 pts total; 0,25 point each)
1. What is the distance from Suzanne's house to her office?
A. seven km B. eleven km C. seventeen km
2. How long does it take Suzanne go to work every day?
A. half an hour B. two hours C. five hours
3. How is the traffic in the evening?
A. the same B. better C. worse
4. In rainy weather it ___________ at all.
A. doesn't move B. moves C. moves fast
5. What is the traffic like in Bangkok?
A. so good B. not bad C. so bad
B. READING:(2,5 pts)
I. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered blank. (1,25 pts total; 0,25 point
each)
Hello! My name is Herman. I live in a big city in Germany and it’s quite exciting! There are lots of things to
do. My parents bought a flat near a park where I can ride my bike or (1) __ skateboarding. My brother is older
than me and I also go to the cinema with him. The city library is a great place. I usually meet my friends there and
we do our school (2) or study together. Of course living in a big city is not easy. City life can be fast, tiring and
stressful. The streets are always (3)___and noisy. Because of the cars is polluted sometimes. People are so busy
that they (4) have time for their neighbors or friends. But I can’t see myself moving to the (5)__. I just love
living in the city too much.
1. A. go B. do C. play D. sail
2. A. workshop B. projects C. playgrounds D. competitions
3. A. bored B. surprised C. crowded D. exhausted
4. A. usually B. always C. often D. rarely
5. A. university B. countryside C. mountain D. building
II. Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement. (1,25 pts total; 0,25 point
each)
London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is one of the most
important cities in the world. It is a center for business and for tourism. London consists of three parts: The City of
London, the East End and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks
Exchange. In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich
people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also
there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The
“Odeon” is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are: The British Museum
and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford Street is London’s main shopping center. People
from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best
known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker’s
Comer. Sit on the green grass and try England’s favorite food – fish and chips.
Statements T F
1. The Port of London is in the West End of London.
2. Working people live and work in the West End of London.
3. The “Odeon” is a famous park in London.
4. People go to Oxford Street to buy clothes and souvenirs.
5. People from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs in London.
C. WRITING:(2,5 pts)
I. Rearrange the words/ phrases given to make complete sentences. (1,25 pts total; 0,25 pts each)
1. take your hat off / You / in the house. / should
=> __________________________________________________________________
2. the lights / Turn off / when you / leave the room.
=> __________________________________________________________________
3. wondered / Trang / to wear / what /to the fancy dress party.
=> __________________________________________________________________
4. the most beautiful town / Hoi An / is / in Viet Nam.
=> __________________________________________________________________
5. lies on / The craft village / the river bank.
=> __________________________________________________________________
II. Rewrite the sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given. (1,25 pts total; 0,25 pts
each)
1. Would you mind taking care of my bicycle while I’m away for a walk. (after)
=> Would you mind ______________________ while I’m away for a walk.
2. They are dying paper because they want to make paper flowers for Tet.
=> They are dying paper so that they__________________________________________.
3. Dong Ho paintings are simple. These pictures reflect a typical characteristics of Vietnamese laborers.
=>Although _________________________________________________________.
4. No one cities in China are bigger than Shanghai.
=> Shanghai is__________________________________________________________.
5. "Homework is a leading cause of stress" Tom said.
=> Tom said that _______________________________________________________
D. LANGUAGE FOCUS. (2,5 pts)
I. Circle A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences. (1,5pts total; 0,25 pts each)
1. The traditional craft has__________from generation to generation.
A. passed down B. passed C. looked after D. found out
2. It’s time to say goodbye, but I’m ______meeting you all again soon.
A. get on with B. keep up with C. put up with D. looking forward to
3. We didn’t need to _________the fan since the room was not hot.
A. turn on B. turn off C. put on D. put off
4. Dong Ho village is famous___________its folk paintings.
A. at B. in C. for D. with
5. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
A. craft B. carve C. wave D. cast
6. I don’t know __________ to wear.
A. what B. why C. where D. while
II. Use the correct form of the words/ verbs in brackets to complete the sentences. (1,0 pts total; 0,25 pts
each)
1. They had to _______(close down) the museum because it’s no longer a place of interest.
2. Elephants_________(be) bigger than horses.
3. Hoa asked her mother when_________( turn off) the oven.
4. Quang used to________( play) basketball wwhen he was younger.