PHÒNG GD & ĐT HUYỆN ĐIỆN BIÊN
TRƯỜNG TH &THCS SAM MỨN
Mã đề 001
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9
Năm học: 2023 – 2024
Thời gian: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Full name:.......................................... Class: 9.... Mark: ……...
A. LISTENING (2,5 points)
I. Listen then complete the sentences, using the words in the box. (1,25 points total; 0,25 points
each)
entertainment education dangerous quiet safe city neighbourhood
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 points total; 0,25 points each)
1. How far is it from Suzanne's house to her office?
A. seven km B. eleven km C. seventeen km
2. How long does it take Suzenne go to work everyday?
A. three hours B. two hours C. five hours
3. Suzanne has _____________________children.
A. four B. three C. two
4. In ___________________ weather the traffic doesn’t move at all.
A. rainy B. sunny C. cloudy
5. Now so many people have a car, and there aren’t enough _______________ in the city.
A. hotels B. homes C. roads
B. READING (2,5 points)
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer by circling A, B, C or D. (1,25 pts total; 0,25 pts each)
With a (1) ____________ of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the (2) ______________ City
in Western Canada. Vancouver is in the Southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of driving
away from the American border.
Vancouver is popular (3) ________________ it combines so many things. It is a huge, modern City.
On the other hand, it is also one of North America’s most beautiful areas. The natural beauty around
Vancouver is famous all around the world.
Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is a (4) _______________ place for skiing
and snowboarding. Those aren’t the only winter sports you can do there. If you can name a winter sport,
then you probably do that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter Olympics were there.
Vancouver is also great for hiking, jogging, and skateboarding. It even has beaches. The beaches aren’t
the (5) ________________ in the world, but they are clean and pretty.
Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no wonder that people think it is one of the world’s
best cities.
1. A. number B. exist C. control D. population
2. A. large B. largest C. larger D. the largest
3. A. so B. because C. however D. although
4. A. wonderfully B. wonder C. wonderful D. wonderfulness
5. A. good B. best C. better D. well
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II. Read the passage then write True (T) or False (F). (1,25 points total; 0,25 pts each)
It is estimated that over 200 million people use the Internet around the world. Most people use it
to get information or for entertainment. A new study, however, says that almost 6% of Internet users are
using it so often that it is seriously harming to their lives. The study says these people may find it difficult
to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it
extremely difficult to stop an activity. According to Mr. Greenfield, a psychologist, 30% Internet users
say that they use the Internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows
that having discussions with strangers in the Internet areas called “chat rooms” is one of
the most addictive activities.
Statements T/F
1. It is estimated that over 200 million people use the Internet around the world.
2. Most people use it to get information or for education.
3. 40% Internet users say that they use the Internet to escape from problems or emotions.
4. The Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming to their lives.
5. People may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted.
C. WRITING (2,5 points)
I. Rearrange the words/ phrases given to make complete sentences. (1 point total; 0,25 points each)
1. Could you/ where to sign/ my name? / tell me
=> ______________________________________________________________________________
2. Because of/ she got ill. / she worked hard,/ the fact that
=> ______________________________________________________________________________
3. in the world. / is one of/ London / the largest cities
=> ______________________________________________________________________________
4. life in the city. / Life in the country / more peaceful / than /is
=> ______________________________________________________________________________
II. Rewrite the sentences, using the words given. (1,5 points total; 0,25 points each)
1. Nobody in my class is taller than Minh.
=> Minh is the ______________________________________________________________________.
2. “ I will visit Ha Long bay this Summer” Anna said.
=> Anna said she ____________________________________________________________________.
3. The weather was bad, so we couldn’t go swimming.
=> Because the ______________________________________________________________________.
4. I worked hard. I didn’t pass the examination.
=> Although ________________________________________________________________________.
5. It rains. I usually go to school by bus.
=> When it _________________________________________________________________________.
6. “I like watching TV” Paul said.
=> Paul said that he ______________________
____________________________________________.
D. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2,5 points)
I. Circle A, B, C, or D to complete the sente nces. (1,25 points total; 0,25 points each)
1. She said that she ________________ in Dien Bien with her parents.
A. live B. lives C. lived D. living
2. I went to school on time ________________ the weather was bad.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
3. I don’t know how _______________ this machine.
A. use B. uses C. to use D. using
Choose and circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
4. A. student B. study C. unit D. studio
5. A. printed B. started C. polluted D. played
II. Give the correct form of the verbs or words in the brackets. (1,25 points total; 0,25 points each)
1. We are not sure where ________________________ ( hang ) the painting.
2. My teacher ________________ ( ask ) me where I lived.
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3. Mr. Ha said that he would _______________ ( go ) to Hue the next day.
4. What is the _____________________ ( long ) river in the world?
5. Tuan is ____________________ ( tall ) than his father.
________________________The end________________
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