TRƯỜNG THCS NGUYỄN HUỆ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2022 – 2023
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 9
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
(Học sinh làm bài vào đề)
Họ tên HS: …………...............................................
Lớp: 9……
Trường: THCS ………………………..
Điểm Giám khảo
I. LISTENING. (2 pts)
1. Listen and circle the correct answer.
1. How long did the school trip last?
A. two days B. five days C. three days
2. What time did the teacher tell them to be at school in the morning?
A. 5.00 a.m B. 5.30 a.m C. 4.30 a.m
3. How much did the trip cost?
A. £204 B. £214 C. £240
4. What is the name of the hotel in Paris?
A. BERRI B. VERRY C. CHEERY
2. Listen and complete the blanks 1- 4.
WRITING COMPETITION
Write: a story Name of story: “My Secret Wish”
1. Number of words: about________________ 3. You can win: a_________________
2. Send story by: 14th ________________ 4. Send story to: The Newspaper Office _______________Street
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE (2.5pts)
CIRCLE the best answers.
1. If you can’t cook some food yourself, have a bowl ___________cereal and some milk.
A. of B. in C. about D. to
2. There isn’t _______ tea left. Let’s buy some.
A. a B. an C. some D. any
3. Add a ___________ of sugar to your cup of coffee. It’ll taste sweeter.
A. lots B. gram C. teaspoon D. kilo
4. If you need money, I ________lend you some.
A. should B. must C. can D. would
5. I can speak two languages very well. I think I am a _____.
A. monolingual B. bilingual C. multilingual D. native speaker
6. The bicycle __________my father likes was stolen.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
7. “Can you get a big bowl for me?” – “_______”.
A. Please do B. Yes, thanks
C. Sure. Here you are D. Right. Everything’s ready
8. English is _________first language in many countries.
A. a B. an C. the D. X
9. What does the text say?
A. Students can’t come on weekdays.
B. If you sudy here, you will pay less for this.
C. Student do not have to pay to go here at weekends.
D. York Museum opens every day, except Saturday and Sunday.
CIRCLE the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that needs correction.
10.If I were you, I will spend more time practising my English.
A B C D
III. WRITING
A. Do as directed. (2.0 pts)
1. Stay up too late and you’ll be tired tomorrow. (Rewrite the sentence, using the cues given)
If __________________________________, you’ll be tired tomorrow.
2. I don’t have money, so I can’t buy this shirt. (Rewrite the sentence, using “if”)
If _____________________________________________
3. The boy is kind. He has helped me a lot. (Combine the sentences, using “who”)
_______________________________________________
4. The hotel I stayed at last summer vacation was very nice. (Rewrite the sentence, using “a”)
Last summer vacation ………………..…………………………………………………………………….
* Paragraph writing. (1.0pt)
Write a paragraph of about 60 words to answer the question: Which place do you want to visit? Why?
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IV. READING (2.5 pts)
A. Read the passage and CIRCLE the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank.
Dear Lorna,
How are you? I’m happy because last month I got (1) _______ new job in the city center. I am working in a (2)_________
Information Office and it is very interesting. I start work every morning at half past seven, so I (3)______ to get up early!
I love this job (4)_______ I meet people from a lot of different countries. I like telling them about our city. Here is a photo
of me. I’m in my new uniform. Do you like (5)___________?
Love,
Gloria
1. A. a B. an C. the D. X
2. A. Tour B. Tourist C. Tourism D. Tour Guide
3. A. must B. should C. will D. have
4. A. so B. because C. and D. therefore
5. A. them B. her C. it D. its
B. Read the passage and CIRCLE the best answer.
THE EIFFEL TOWER
The Eiffel Tower is considered one of the most impressive man-made structures in Paris, the City of Lights. The
construction was started in 1887 and completed in 1889. It was named after the architect and metal expert, Gustave Eiffel,
whose company designed and built the tower. It was mainly made of iron and steel. The tower is an architectural wonder.
Every year, the Eiffel Tower attracts and welcomes more visitors than any other paid tourist attractions in the country. It is
also an inspiration for similar structures in many different cities around the world. Every seven years, people paint the
tower to keep it looking new. About 500 people are working at the tower to make sure that visitors can enjoy the views of
the City of Lights in the best way.
1. What did they call Paris?
A. The City of Angels. B. The Windy City. C. The Harbour City. D. The City of Lights.
2. What was the tower mainly made of?
A. Bricks and paint. B. Wood and iron. C. Iron and steel. D. Steel and paint.
3. How often is the Eiffel Tower repainted?
A. Every year. B. Every six years. C. Every seven years. D. Every four years.
4. How many people are working at the tower?
A. About 100 people. B. About 500 people. C. About 450 people. D. About 300 people.
5. According to the passage, which sentence is NOT true about Eiffel Tower?
A. It is one of the most impressive man-made structures in Paris.
B. It was named after Gustave Eiffel.
C. The construction was started and completed in the same year.
D. It attracts a lot of visitors.
KEYS
I. LISTENING. (2 pts)
1. Listen and circle the correct answer.
1. How long did the school trip last?
A. two days B. five days C. three days
2. What time did the teacher tell them to be at school in the morning?
A. 5.00 a.m B. 5.30 a.m C. 4.30 a.m
3. How much did the trip cost?
A. £204 B. £214 C. £240
4. What is the name of the hotel in Paris?
A. BERRI B. VERRY C. CHEERY
2. Listen and complete the blanks 1- 4.
WRITING COMPETITION
Write: a story Name of story: “My Secret Wish”
3. Number of words: about________________ 3. You can win: a_________________
4. Send story by: 14th ________________ 4. Send story to: The Newspaper Office _______________Street
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE (2.5pts)
CIRCLE the best answers.
1. If you can’t cook some food yourself, have a bowl ___________cereal and some milk.
A. of B. in C. about D. to
2. There isn’t _______ tea left. Let’s buy some.
A. a B. an C. some D. any
3. Add a ___________ of sugar to your cup of coffee. It’ll taste sweeter.
A. lots B. gram C. teaspoon D. kilo
4. If you need money, I ________lend you some.
A. should B. must C. can D. would
5. I can speak two languages very well. I think I am a _____.
A. monolingual B. bilingual C. multilingual D. native speaker
6. The bicycle __________my father likes was stolen.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
7. “Can you get a big bowl for me?” – “_______”.
A. Please do B. Yes, thanks
C. Sure. Here you are D. Right. Everything’s ready
8. English is _________first language in many countries.
A. a B. an C. the D. X
9. What does the text say?
A. Students can’t come on weekdays.
B. If you sudy here, you will pay less for this.
C. Student do not have to pay to go here at weekends.
D. York Museum opens every day, except Saturday and Sunday.
CIRCLE the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that needs correction.
10.If I were you, I will spend more time practising my English.
A B C D
III. WRITING
A. Do as directed. (2.0 pts)
1. Don’t work too much or you’ll be tired. (Rewrite the sentence, using the cues given)
If you work too much, you’ll be tired.
2. I don’t have money, so I can’t buy this shirt. (Rewrite the sentence, using “if”)
If I had money, I could buy this shirt.
3. The boy is kind. He has helped me a lot. (Combine the sentences, using “who”)
The boy who has helped me a lot is kind.
4. The hotel I stayed at last summer vacation was very nice. (Rewrite the sentence, using “a”)
Last summer vacation I stayed at a very nice hotel.
* Paragraph writing. (1.0pt)
Write a paragraph of about 60 words to answer the question: Which place do you want to visit? Why?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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IV. READING (2.5 pts)
A. Read the passage and CIRCLE the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank.
Dear Lorna,
How are you? I’m happy because last month I got (1) _______ new job in the city center. I am working in a (2)_________
Information Office and it is very interesting. I start work every morning at half past seven, so I (3)______ to get up early!
I love this job (4)_______ I meet people from a lot of different countries. I like telling them about our city. Here is a photo
of me. I’m in my new uniform. Do you like (5)___________?
Love,
Gloria
1. A. a B. an C. the D. X
2. A. Tour B. Tourist C. Tourism D. Tour Guide
3. A. must B. should C. will D. have
4. A. so B. because C. and D. therefore
5. A. them B. her C. it D. its
B. Read the passage and CIRCLE the best answer.
THE EIFFEL TOWER
The Eiffel Tower is considered one of the most impressive man-made structures in Paris, the City of Lights. The
construction was started in 1887 and completed in 1889. It was named after the architect and metal expert, Gustave Eiffel,
whose company designed and built the tower. It was mainly made of iron and steel. The tower is an architectural wonder.
Every year, the Eiffel Tower attracts and welcomes more visitors than any other paid tourist attractions in the country. It is
also an inspiration for similar structures in many different cities around the world. Every seven years, people paint the
tower to keep it looking new. About 500 people are working at the tower to make sure that visitors can enjoy the views of
the City of Lights in the best way.
1. What did they call Paris?
A. The City of Angels. B. The Windy City. C. The Harbour City. D. The City of Lights.
2. What was the tower mainly made of?
A. Bricks and paint. B. Wood and iron. C. Iron and steel. D. Steel and paint.
3. How often is the Eiffel Tower repainted?
A. Every year. B. Every six years. C. Every seven years. D. Every four years.
4. How many people are working at the tower?
A. About 100 people. B. About 500 people. C. About 450 people. D. About 300 people.
5. According to the passage, which sentence is NOT true about Eiffel Tower?
A. It is one of the most impressive man-made structures in Paris.
B. It was named after Gustave Eiffel.
C. The construction was started and completed in the same year.
D. It attracts a lot of visitors.