TRƯƠNG THCS ĐÊ KIÊM TRA GIƯA HOC KY I NĂM HOC 2024- 2025
QUANG TRUNG MÔN TIÊ NG ANH LƠ P 9
Thơi gian lam bai: 60 phu t (Không kê thơi gian giao đề)
Full name:………………..………….……….............. Class 9..… CODE:
(Lưu ý: Hoc sinh lam bai trên đê kiêm tra nay.)
A. PHONETICS, VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, COMMUNICATION. (3.0pts)
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced different from the others. (0.4p)
1. A. homework B. history C. unhappy D. exhausted
2. A. arrive B. attraction C. artisan D. handicraft
II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (2.6ps)
1. If you witness a crime, you should report it to the nearest _______________.
A. police officer B. firefighter C. lawyer D. shopkeeper
2. We all need to __________using our cars and ride our bikes more to reduce air pollution.
A. cut down on B. pass down C. throw away D. get around
3. Tom: “_____________________________” - Peter: Yes, please. That’s so kind of you
A. Excuse me. Can I sit here? B. Would you like me to show you how this smart card works?
C. Do you commute to work every day?. D. Would you mind taking this book to my teacher Minh?
4. A counsellor can give you advice on how to maintain good physical and______health.
A. mentality B. mentally C. mental D. mentalism
5. Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
After living in the quiet suburbs for years, they moved back to the excitement of the city center.
A. outskirts B. downtown C. rural area D. countryside
6. They ran__________of bread when I went to the local bakery yesterday.
A. out B. down C. around D. back
7. The tourist wanted to know ______ to enjoy a cup of Vietnamese coffee on the sidewalk, 7 a.m. or 7 p.m.
A. when B. where C. how D. what
8. If John ___________ his homework, his father ___________ him go to the party.
A. finishes - won’t let B. finishes - may let
C. doesn’t finish - may let D. can’t finish - should let
9. Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part.
She browsed the shop but she didn’t buy any thing. She found it a bit pricey
A. crowded B. modern C. expensive D. cheap
10. I think that _________a restaurant is, __________its service is
A. the most expensive _ the best B. the less expensive _ the best
C. the more expensive _ the better D. the most expensive _ the better
11. The city is now a big __________ site with many half-finished buildings.
A. downtown B. amenity C. underground D. construction
12. Ann: Do you mind opening the window for me? _ Mai: __________________
A. No, not at all B. Thanks. That’s great. C. Yes, I do D. Yes, go ahead
13. Mrs. Lien couldn’t help at the community garden this week because she ________ with a cold.
A. got around B. handed down C. looked around D. came down
B. READING. (2.5pts)
I. Read the passage and choose the best answers among A, B, C or D. (1.0 pt).
Twenty years ago, people tried to leave the suburbs for cities but nowadays many people are reluctant to make
such a move. They say that compared to suburban areas, city life has many drawbacks.
The high cost of living is the first disadvantage. The bigger the city is, the higher the living cost is.
Accommodation and petrol are expensive. Food and drinks are also pricey. Apart from that, city people seem
to suffer from more noise and air pollution. The densely populated neighbourhoods, busy traffic, and big
construction sites make cities noisy and dusty. These are harmful to people’s health, such as increasing their
stress levels, disturbing their sleep and making them suffer from breathing problems.
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Lack of space is another drawback of city life. House prices are high in the city, so people tend to live in
smaller houses or in apartment blocks. Many cities lack spaces for outdoor activities; therefore, teenagers
often hang out at shopping malls or in entertainment complexes instead of doing sports outdoors.
The cities’ authorities are trying to overcome these problems. However, they still have a long way to go before
they can reduce living costs and pollution, and increase green space to make all cities in the world more
liveable places.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The reasons for moving to the suburbs. B. The disadvantages of city life.
C. The high cost of living in cities. D. The causes of pollution in cities.
2. Why does the author mention “accommodation, petrol, food, and drinks” in paragraph 2?
A. To give examples of high living costs. B. To explain how convenient city life is.
C. To describe what city people often lack. D. To suggest city people save money.
3. What does the word “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. bad effects B. stress levels C. city people D. construction sites
4. According to the passage, teenagers often hang out at shopping malls because _____.
A. they find shopping malls interesting B. they have few places outdoor to play
C. they prefer them to entertainment complexes D. their houses are too small
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about city authorities?
A. They are trying to find solutions to city problems.
B. They all want to solve problems for all the world’s cities.
C. They hope to lower the costs of living in cities.
D. They reduced pollution levels in cities by half last year.
II. Read a passage and do the tasks that follow. (1.5pts)
Sardinia is the second largest island in Italy. It is famous for its beautiful nature and a variety of ancient crafts.
One of the crafts that makes the island well-known is basket weaving. This is considered one of the most
remarkable handicrafts on the island because it combines manual skills and natural resources.
Baskets are usually woven by Sardinian women. They have handed down the techniques from generation to
generation. The shapes and dimensions of the baskets are different according to the technique, the area of
production, and the kind of material used. They use various natural materials such as willow, palm, straw, and
hay.
In the past, people hung the baskets on the walls of their houses or displayed them on shelves like artwork.
Today the baskets are used in homes or used for decorative purposes. People really appreciate the craft
because nowadays it is increasingly rare to find good quality baskets like these. Sardinian people believe that
basket weaving is a dying skill and they hope to preserve it in the future.
1/ Tick (√ ) for True or False.(1.0pt)
Sentences True False
1. Sardinia is smaller than only one other island in Italy.
2. Basket weaving is the only ancient craft on the island.
3. Weaving techniques have been passed down through generations.
4. People use natural materials to make the baskets.
5. Today people use the baskets only for decorating their homes.
2/ Answer the questions. (0.5pt)
1. Why is basket weaving considered one of the most remarkable handicrafts on the island?
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2. Who usually weaves the baskets?
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* For disabled students (Dành cho HS khuyết tật)
2/ Answer the questions. (1.0pt)
1. Where is Sardinia island?
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2. Is basket weaving a famous craft in Sardinia?
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C. WRITING. (2.5pts)
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I. Circle A, B, C or D which is not correct in standard English. ( 0. 4pt)
1. The (A)bigger the (B)city is, the more noisy (C)it is (D).
2. Nga is a friendly (A)person, so (B)she gets up well with (C) everyone in her neighbourhood(D).
II. Rewrite the sentences so as its meaning keeps unchanged. (0.6pt)
1. Do you have any tips on how I can safely navigate the traffic?
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infinitives)
2. In my village, the old artisans teach the younger ones the techniques to make beautiful baskets.
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3. Do you mind showing me the way to the bus stop near here?
Could you………………………………………………………………………………….?
III. Write complete sentences from the words given. (1.5pts)
1. If/ you/ want/ maintain/ well-balanced/ life,/ you/ must/ give priority/ your work.
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2. The/crowded/ city/ get/, more/difficult/it/be/me/breathe.
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3. They/not/ know/how/preserve/ natural beauty/ neibourhood.
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* For disabled students (Dành cho HS khuyết tật)
Put the verbs in brackets in correct form. (2.5pts)
1. Do you know how ______________(open) this suitcase?
2. Could you tell me when______________(have) to pay tution fee?
3. If you _________(eat) too much sugar, you may get fat.
4. She can____________(go) home early if she finishes her work.
5. Would you mind ____________(show) me the way to Quang Trung secondary school?
D. LISTENING. (2.0pts)
Part 1. Listen to two volunteers, Karen and Martin talk about voluntary work. Choose the correct
answer A, B, C or D. (1.0pt)
1. What kind of voluntary work does Karen do?
A. He works in a soup kitchen for homeless people B. He works in a hospital for sick people
C. He helps the poor people in his local area. D. He cooks soup in a local church.
2. Which is not one of volunteer works Martin does.
A. Planting trees and vegetables B. Teaching children to read and write
C. Feeding the chickens. D. Collecting the eggs from the chickens
3. Where does Martin do the voluntary work?
A. In a fruit farm B. In the paddy field
C. In a community house D. On the organic farm
4. How many hours does Karen work?
A. one or two hours a week B. two or three hours a week
C. three or four hours a week D. four or five hours a week
5. How many volunteers work on the farm?
A. 15 B. 25 C. 50 D. 55
Part 2. Listen to the conversation again. Decide whether the statements 1–6 are True (T) or False (F).
(1.0pt)
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Statements True False
1. Tom doesn't usually get good grades at school.
2. Grace thinks Tom will get sick if he doesn't relax.
3. Tom really wants to get good grades for his A levels to get into a good university.
4. Grace doesn't get stressed about exams.
5. Grace tells Tom to take breaks from time to time – go out and enjoy himself.
THE END.
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TRƯƠNG THCS ĐÊ KIÊM TRA GIƯA HOC KY I NĂM HOC 2024- 2025
QUANG TRUNG MÔN TIÊ NG ANH LƠ P 9
Thơi gian lam bai: 60 phu t (Không kê thơi gian giao đề)
Full name:………………..………….……….............. Class 9..… CODE:
(Lưu ý: Hoc sinh lam bai trên đê kiêm tra nay.)
A. PHONETICS, VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, COMMUNICATION. (3.0pts)
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced different from the others. (0.4pt)
1. A. housework B. handbag C. childhood D. exhibition
2. A. natural B. market C. happen D. grandparents
II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (2.6pts)
1. The village is famous for its skilled _______________who weave beautiful silk fabrics.
A. tourists B. teachers C. artisans D. farmers
2. My grandmother’s famous recipe for pho has been _______________ through generations in our family.
A. passed down B. passed away C. passed off D. passed up
3. Tom: I need some assistance, please. - Peter: _________________
A. Yes, please. I’d love to B. Thanks. That would be great.
C. Don’t worry. I’ll do it myself D. Sure. How can I help you?
4. There is a ___________site near my house, so it’s very noisy and dusty
A. construction B. construct C. constructing D. constructed
5. Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
The underground was packed with people, so I couldn’t find a seat.
A. full on B. empty of C. full of D. convenient for
6. My car ran__________of petrol when I was driving to work yesterday.
A. out B. down C. around D. back
7. We need to decide_________ to visit the floating market in Can Tho, in the morning or in the afternoon.
A. how B. what C. when D. where
8. Tom ___________ punished by his teacher if he ___________ his homework.
A. mustn’t be – finishes B. is - won’t finish
C. can be - doesn’t finish D. should be – finishes
9. Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part.
The historical society is working on preserving the old town library building.
A. improving B. introducing C. maintaining D. destroying
10. I think that _________a restaurant is, __________its service is
A. the most expensive _ the best B. the less expensive _ the best
C. the more expensive _ the better D. the most expensive _ the better
11. It takes me a lot of__________effort to understand these ideals.
A. bodily B. physical C. mental D. emotional
12. Ann: Could you help me turn on the TV? _ Mai: __________________
A. No, not at all B. Thanks. That’s great. C. Yes, I could D. Yes, of course.
13. We can _______________ the bustling market and try different street food.
A. look around B. look up C. look out D. look through
B. READING. (2.5 pts).
I. Read the passage and choose the best answers among A, B, C or D. (1.0 pt).
Twenty years ago, people tried to leave the suburbs for cities but nowadays many people are reluctant to make
such a move. They say that compared to suburban areas, city life has many drawbacks.
The high cost of living is the first disadvantage. The bigger the city is, the higher the living cost is.
Accommodation and petrol are expensive. Food and drinks are also pricey. Apart from that, city people seem
to suffer from more noise and air pollution. The densely populated neighbourhoods, busy traffic, and big
construction sites make cities noisy and dusty. These are harmful to people’s health, such as increasing their
stress levels, disturbing their sleep and making them suffer from breathing problems.
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