NGUYEN HUE Secondary School
Full name: ………..............................
Class: 9A……
SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-2025
THE FIRST MID-TERM TEST
Time: 50 minutes
Teacher’s remarks and marks.
I. LISTENING: (2.0 PTS)
Part 1: You will hear some information about a zoo. Circle the best answers. You will hear the recording
twice.
1. What time is the zoo open on Sundays?
A. 9 a.m. – 7.13 p.m. B. 9 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.
C. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. D. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2. We can’t see the elephant house on _________.
A. 1st May B. 3rd May C. 8th May D. 10th May
3. In the shop at the zoo, you can buy __________.
A. books, postcards and T-shirts B. books, postcards and shirts
C. cookbooks, postcards and shirts C. books, cards, hats
4. How much is the family ticket?
A. £ 10 B. £ 5 C. £ 12 D. £ 2
Part 2: You will hear a man making a telephone call. Listen and complete the questions 1- 4. You will
hear the conversation twice.
MESSAGE
To: Diana
From: Ian
1. Name of hotel: _______________ 2. Address: _________________Street
3. Meeting starts at: _____________ 4. Visit factory on: ______________
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE (2 PTS)
1. In modern communities, people can easily communicate ____ each other through social media platforms.
A. with B. to C. at D. by
2. The city has grown rapidly, turning into a ____ with tall skyscrapers and little green space.
A. speciality B. construction site C. concrete jungle D. public amenities
3. The doctor advised him to ____ sugar to improve his health.
A. carry out B. look after C. cut down on D. come down with
4. Hanoi is considered a more ____ city thanks to recent improvements in public services and green spaces."
A. live B. life C. liveable D. alive
5. The more you practice speaking English, ____ you will become.
A. the most confident B. the more confident
C. the more confidently D. the most confidently
6. If you want to improve your English, you ____ practice speaking every day.
A. can B. should C. must D. might
7. Nam: “Could you help me carry this box upstairs?" An: “______________”
A. Sure. I'd be happy to. B. No, you can do it yourself.
C. I'm not sure if it's heavy. D. Why don't you ask someone else?
8. Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that needs correction
She doesn’t know what should she do to solve the problem."
A. doesn’t know B. what C. to solve D. should she do
III. WRITING
A. Do as directed.(1.0 PT)
1. If he doesn’t study hard, he will fail the exam. (Rewrite the sentence, using UNLESS)
Unless_________________________________________________________
2. She thinks she is becoming sick with the flu. ( Rewrite the sentence, using DOWN )
She thinks she _________________________________________________________
B. Write a paragraph of 70 words on the topic: “What should you do to have a well- balanced life?"(1.0
PT)
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IV. READING
A. Read the passage and CIRCLE (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank. (1PT)
Living in a big city has both benefits and challenges. The more developed the city becomes, (1) _________it
gets. Many people move to urban areas for job opportunities and a better lifestyle. However, if they don't
manage their time and expenses properly, they may struggle to keep up with the fast-paced life.
One of the biggest issues in cities is (2) _________ People are often unsure how to avoid rush hours or what
means of transport to use for the quickest journey. If everyone used public transportation more often, the streets
would be less crowded, and the environment would improve.
Despite the busy lifestyle, big cities provide many exciting activities. Young people enjoy visiting museums,
cinemas, or parks, while some prefer hanging out at coffee shops with friends. To fully enjoy city life, people
need to know (3) _________ to go to relax and how to balance work and leisure. The better they manage their
time, the more enjoyable (4) _________ lives will be.
1. A. more B. crowded C. the more crowded D. the crowd
2. A. concrete jungle B. construction site C. buildings D. traffic congestion
3. A. where B. when C. who D. what
4. A. they B. their C. theirs D. there
B. Read then circle the best answers. (1PT)
Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is more important than ever to succeed at school if you
hope to have a chance in the job market afterwards. In trying to please everyone. they take on too many tasks
until it becomes harder and harder to balance homework assignments, parties, sports activities and friends. The
result is that young people suffer from stress.
There are different ways of dealing with stress. Everyone knows that caffeine, whether it is in the form of coffee
or soft drinks, keeps you awake and alert. But caffeine is a drug which can become addictive. In the end, like
other drugs. caffeine only leads to more stress. A better way to deal with stress is to exercise: Research has
proved that physical exercise is a good release for stress, because it increases certain chemicals in the brain
which calm you down. Making sure you get enough sleep is also an important way of avoiding stress and of
staying healthy and full of energy.
1. What is the text about?
A. Teen Stress B. Teen Exercise C. Teen Job D. Teen School
2. In order to reduce stress, teenagers should_____________
A. drink coffee B. exercise C. sleep enough D. B&C are correct
3. What does the word “it ” in the second paragraph refers to?
A. stress B. caffeine C. physical exercise D. chemical
4. Which statement is NOT correct about the text?
A. Teens need a good education to find a good job. B. Caffeine helps to reduce stress.
C. Exercise is a good way to deal with stress. D. Sleep enough is also a good way to avoid stress.
ANSWER
I. LISTENING: (2.0 PTS)
Part 1: You will hear some information about a zoo. Circle the best answers. You will hear the recording twice.
1. What time is the zoo open on Sundays?
A. 9 a.m. – 7.13 p.m. B. 9 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.
C. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. D. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2. We can’t see the elephant house on _________.
A. 1st May B. 3rd May C. 8th May D. 10th May
3. In the shop at the zoo, you can buy __________.
A. books, postcards and T-shirts B. books, postcards and shirts
C. cookbooks, postcards and shirts C. books, cards, hats
4. How much is the family ticket?
A. £ 10 B. £ 5 C. £ 12 D. £ 2
Part 2: You will hear a man making a telephone call. Listen and complete the questions 1- 4. You will hear the
conversation twice.
MESSAGE
To: Diana
From: Ian
1. Name of hotel: __April_________ 2. Address: ____LEITH______Street
3. Meeting starts at: ____10:20______ 4. Visit factory on: ___Tuesday___________
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE (2 PTS)
1. In modern communities, people can easily communicate ____ each other through social media platforms.
A. with B. to C. at D. by
2. The city has grown rapidly, turning into a ____ with tall skyscrapers and little green space.
A. speciality B. construction site C. concrete jungle D. public amenities
3. The doctor advised him to ____ sugar to improve his health.
A. carry out B. look after C. cut down on D. come down with
4. Hanoi is considered a more ____ city thanks to recent improvements in public services and green spaces."
A. live B. life C. liveable D. alive
5. The more you practice speaking English, ____ you will become.
A. the most confident B. the more confident
C. the more confidently D. the most confidently
6. If you want to improve your English, you ____ practice speaking every day.
A. can B. should C. must D. might
7. Nam: “Could you help me carry this box upstairs?" An: “______________”
A. Sure, I'd be happy to. B. No, you can do it yourself.
C. I'm not sure if it's heavy. D. Why don't you ask someone else?
8. Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that needs correction
She doesn’t know what should she do to solve the problem."
A. doesn’t know B. what C. to solve D. should she do
III. WRITING
A. Do as directed.(1.0 PT)
1. If he doesn’t study hard, he will fail the exam. (Rewrite the sentence, using UNLESS)
Unless he studies hard, he will fail the exam
2. She has become sick with the flu. ( Rewrite the sentence, using COME )
She has come down with the flu
B. Write a paragraph of 70 words on the topic: “What should you do to have a well- balanced life?"(1.0 PT)
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IV. READING
A. Read the passage and CIRCLE (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank. (1PT)
Living in a big city has both benefits and challenges. The more developed the city becomes, (1) _________it
gets. Many people move to urban areas for job opportunities and a better lifestyle. However, if they don't
manage their time and expenses properly, they may struggle to keep up with the fast-paced life.
One of the biggest issues in cities is (2) _________ People are often unsure how to avoid rush hours or what
means of transport to use for the quickest journey. If everyone used public transportation more often, the streets
would be less crowded, and the environment would improve.
Despite the busy lifestyle, big cities provide many exciting activities. Young people enjoy visiting museums,
cinemas, or parks, while some prefer hanging out at coffee shops with friends. To fully enjoy city life, people
need to know (3) _________ to go to relax and how to balance work and leisure. The better they manage their
time, the more enjoyable (4) _________ lives will be.
1. A. more B. crowded C. the more crowded D. the crowd
2. A. concrete jungle B. construction site C. buildings D. traffic congestion
3. A. where B. when C. who D. what
4. A. they B. their C. theirs D. there
B. Read then circle the best answers. (1PT)
Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is more important than ever to succeed at school if you
hope to have a chance in the job market afterwards. In trying to please everyone. they take on too many tasks
until it becomes harder and harder to balance homework assignments, parties, sports activities and friends. The
result is that young people suffer from stress.
There are different ways of dealing with stress. Everyone knows that caffeine, whether it is in the form of coffee
or soft drinks, keeps you awake and alert. But caffeine is a drug which can become addictive. In the end, like
other drugs. caffeine only leads to more stress. A better way to deal with stress is to exercise: Research has
proved that physical exercise is a good release for stress, because it increases certain chemicals in the brain
which calm you down. Making sure you get enough sleep is also an important way of avoiding stress and of
staying healthy and full of energy.
1. What is the text about?
A. Teen Stress B. Teen Exercise C. Teen Job D. Teen School
2. In order to reduce stress, teenagers should_____________
A. drink coffee B. exercise C. sleep enough D. B&C are correct
3. What does the word “it ” in the second paragraph refers to?
A. stress B. caffeine C. physical exercise D. chemical
4. Which statement is NOT correct about the text?
A. Teens need a good education to find a good job. B. Caffeine helps to reduce stress.
C. Exercise is a good way to deal with stress. D. Sleep enough is also a good way to avoid stress.