
Trường THCS Võ Trường Toản
Họ, tên: …………………………………
Lớp: 9A….
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ 1 - Năm học: 2024 – 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9
Thời gian 60 phút.(Không tính thời gian phát đề)
Nhận Xét
Điểm
I. LISTENING (2pts)
Part 1. Listen. And choose the correct answer A, B or C
1. Eva has a younger brother and a (n) _____________.
A. older sister B. younger sister C. older brother
2. Her younger brother is _____________years old.
A. eighteen B. eighty C. nineteen
3. Where does her sister live?
A. in New York B. in California C. in Florida
4. Eva has ____________tried her sister’s food.
A. ever B. hardly C. never
Part 2. Listen to the passage. Then fill in the blanks the missing words.
On Sunday, Ba invited Liz to join his family on a day trip to his home village about (1) _______ kilometers to
the north of Ha Noi. The village lies near the foot of a (2) _______ and by a river. Many people go there on
weekends to have a rest after a hard working week. The_______ (3) to the village is very interesting. People
have the chance to travel between the green paddy fields and cross a small bamboo (4) ______ before they
reach a big old banyan tree at the entrance to the village.
II. Multiple choice:
Circle the letter A, B, C or D that best complete each sentence (2,5 pts)
1.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
A. crowded B. council C. locate D. outdoor
2. Conical hat making in the village has been passed _______ from generation to generation.
A. up B. on C. down D.in
3. The bustling _______ of the city offers opportunities for entertainment and employment.
A. infrastructure B. Lifestyles C. systems D. neighbourhood
4. Many tourists wonder ________ specialty food in Vung Tau.
A. where to eat B. where did they eat C. where they eat D. where eating
5. If the weather ____________ fine tomorrow, we may go for a swim.
A. is B. was C. will be D. would be
6. If you want to stay slim and keep fit, you _______ eat less and do gentle exercise such as walking
or cycling.
A. can B. must C. will D. might
7. A(n) ’s ________ duties are to pick up trash and transport it to a landfill or recycling centre.
A. garbage collector B. electrician C. artisan D. delivery person
8. The ______ she works, the more money she gets.
A. hard B. hardly C. harder D. more hard
9. Rose is in two minds, and she is asking Liam for advice.
Rose: “Which subjects do you think is best: Music or Science?”
Liam: “______ They’re totally different subjects.”
A. It’s very kind of you. B.I think you should. C. Thanks for your help. D. It’s up to you.
10. What can’t theatre customers do?
A. ask for different seats after they’ve paid
B. choose where they sit before they book
C. get their money back on tickets
D. buy tickets at the City Theatre
III. READING COMPREHENSION
A. Choose the most suitable word for each space. (1.25 pts)

My cousin George and I grew up in the same neighborhood (1) _______ often played soccer together after
school. During school breaks, we would attend soccer classes. No one in his family had a talent for sports, but
he (2) _______ of one day playing for the national team. (3) _______ this, he kept practicing every single
day. His passion for soccer grew deeper when he played for our school, and he was so excited that he talked
about it constantly.
There was a soccer tournament that year. Although his team didn't win the prize, it made him work even
harder. He then enrolled in professional classes at (4) _______ soccer club where his talent quickly
developed. Shortly afterward, he became a member of the first team. Eventually, his dream came true when
he played his first match for the country (5) _______ the U-17 World Cup. What he became inspired everyone
around him, showing that hard work and determination can make dreams come true.
1. A. but B. and C. for D. yet
2. A. dreaming B. dreamed C. dreams D. dream
3. A. Since B. As C. Because of D. Because
4. A. ø B. the C. an D. a
5. A. at B. on C. with D. from
B. Read the passage and CIRCLE the best answers to the questions. (1.25 pts)
HEALTHY LIVING
Millions of people today are overweight and out of shape. This is due in part to then diet, which is
often high in sugars and fats. Another reason is that too many of us spend our evenings watching television,
instead of doing something to keep ourselves fit Today hectic lifestyles also prevent us from spending as
much time as we should on staying in shape.
Long hours at school and at work don’t leave much time for healthy eating. Many kinds of food, such
as frozen meals and canned vegetables, save time but are often unhealthy. Fast food and takeaways are also
responsible for many health problems.
In order to enjoy good health, a regular programme of exercise is essential. This can be anything from
gentle forms of yoga to body building. Doing a little exercise every day so as not to develop health problems
is something that the young and the old should consider. If you don't practice any form of exercise now, it is
important for you to choose one and start today and get in shape!
1. How many people today are overweight?
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. What prevents us from spending as much time as we should on staying in shape?
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. Should the young and the old consider doing exercise every day?
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. What does the word “This” in the 3rd paragraph refer to?
A. good health B. a regular programme of exercise C. health problems D. good shape
5. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT unhealthy food?
A. frozen meals B. canned vegetables C. fast food and takeaways D. fresh fruits
IV. WRITING: Do as directed (3 pts)
1. ‘How should I solve the problem?’ wondered Phong.
( Rewrite, using
question word +V-to inf)
Phong wondered
....................................................................................................
2. Alice misses the train. But she can get the next one.(
Rewrite, using
first conditional sentence)
If………………………..…………………………………………………….…………………………….
3.
If you study hard, you’ll find exam easy.
(Rewrite, using
double comparative)
The
……………………………………………………………………………………………
………..
4. She gets fat. She feels tired.
(Rewrite, using
double comparative)
The
……………………………………………………………………………………………
………..
5.
Write a short passage (about 100 words) what you like or dislike about living in a city.
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UBND HUYỆN CHÂU ĐỨC
TRƯỜNG THCS VÕ TRƯỜNG TOẢN
KHUNG MA TRẬN
KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I - NĂM HỌC 2024-2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 - THỜI GIAN LÀM BÀI: 50 phút (Không tính thời gian chuẩn bị)
TT
Dạng bài
Chuẩn kiến thức
Mức độ
Số câu
Số
điểm
Nhận
biết
Thông
hiểu
Vận
dụng
câp thâp
Vâ n du ng
câp cao
TL
TNK
Q
TL
TNK
Q
TL
TN
KQ
TL
TN
KQ
I
Listening
-Choose A/B 4
-Fill in 4
2
4
2
8
2.0
II
Multiple
choice
(4
options)
- Sound 1
- Conversation 1
- Preposition 1
- Tense 1
- modal verb 1
- double comparative
1 1
- Vocabulary 2
- Structure/grammar 1
5
5
10
2,5
II
I
Reading (2
passages)
A - True/ False 5
B – Lexical 5
(4 options)
2
2
2
1
1
2
10
2.5
IV
Writing
- Rewrite 4
Short passage 1
1
1
1
2
5
2
1.0
Tổng số câu / Tổng điểm
12
13
6
1
33
10.0
Tỉ lệ %
37%
39%
18%
6%
100
%

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ I
NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 9
A
I. LISTENING (2pts)
Part 1. Listen. And choose the correct answer A, B or C
1. Eva has a younger brother and a (n) _____________.
A. older sister
B. younger sister C. older brother
2. Her younger brother is _____________years old.
A. eighteen
B. eighty C. nineteen
3. Where does her sister live?
A. in New York
B. in California
C. in Florida
4. Eva has ____________tried her sister’s food.
A. ever B. hardly
C. never
Part 2. Listen to the passage. Then fill the missing words.
1- 60 2- mountain 3- journey 4- forest
II. Multiple choice:
Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word or phrase that best complete
each sentence (2,5pts)
1.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
A. crowded B. council
C. locate
D. outdoor
2. Conical hat making in the village has been passed _______ from generation to generation.
A. up B. on
C. down
D.in
3. The bustling _______ of the city offers opportunities for entertainment and employment.
A. infrastructure
B. Lifestyles
C. systems D. neighbourhood
4. Many tourists wonder ________ specialty food in Vung Tau.
A. where to eat
B. where did they eat C. where they eat D. where eating
5. If the weather ____________ fine tomorrow, we may go for a swim.
A. is
B. was C. will be D. would be
6. If you want to stay slim and keep fit, you _______ eat less and do gentle exercise such as walking
or cycling.
A. can
B. must
C. will D. might
7. A(n) ’s ________ duties are to pick up trash and transport it to a landfill or recycling centre.
A. garbage collector
B. electrician C. artisan D. delivery
person
8. The ______ she works, the more money she gets.
A. hard B. hardly
C. harder
D. more hard
9. Rose is in two minds, and she is asking Liam for advice.
Rose: “Which subjects do you think is best: Music or Science?”
Liam: “______ They’re totally different subjects.”
A. It’s very kind of you. B.I think you should. C. Thanks for your help.
D. It’s up to you.
10. What can’t theatre customers do?
A. ask for different seats after they’ve paid.
B. choose where they sit before they book
.
C. get their money back on tickets.
D. buy tickets at the City Theatre.
III. READING COMPREHENSION
A. Choose the most suitable word for each space. (1.25 pts)
My cousin George and I grew up in the same neighborhood (1) _______ often played soccer together after
school. During school breaks, we would attend soccer classes. No one in his family had a talent for sports, but
he (2) _______ of one day playing for the national team. (3) _______ this, he kept practicing every single
day. His passion for soccer grew deeper when he played for our school, and he was so excited that he talked
about it constantly.
There was a soccer tournament that year. Although his team didn't win the prize, it made him work even
harder. He then enrolled in professional classes at (4) _______ soccer club where his talent quickly
developed. Shortly afterward, he became a member of the first team. Eventually, his dream came true when

he played his first match for the country (5) _______ the U-17 World Cup. What he became inspired everyone
around him, showing that hard work and determination can make dreams come true.
1. A. but
B. and
C. for D. yet
2. A. dreaming
B. dreamed
C. dreams D. dream
3. A. Since B. As
C. Because of
D. Because
4. A. ø B. the C.an
D. a
5.
A. at
B.on C. with D. from
B. Read the passage and CIRCLE the best answers to the questions. (1.25 pts)
HEALTHY LIVING
Millions of people today are overweight and out of shape. This is due in part to then diet, which is
often high in sugars and fats. Another reason is that too many of us spend our evenings watching television,
instead of doing something to keep ourselves fit Today hectic lifestyles also prevent us from spending as
much time as we should on staying in shape.
Long hours at school and at work don’t leave much time for healthy eating. Many kinds of food, such
as frozen meals and canned vegetables, save time but are often unhealthy. Fast food and takeaways are also
responsible for many health problems.
In order to enjoy good health, a regular programme of exercise is essential. This can be anything from
gentle forms of yoga to body building. Doing a little exercise every day so as not to develop health problems
is something that the young and the old should consider. If you don't practice any form of exercise now, it is
important for you to choose one and start today and get in shape!
1. How many people today are overweight?
Millions of people today are overweight.
2. What prevents us from spending as much time as we should on staying in shape?
Hectic lifestyles also prevent us from spending as much time as we should on staying in
shape.
3. Should the young and the old consider doing exercise every day?
Yes, they should.
4. What does the word “This” in the 3rd paragraph refer to?
A. good health
B. a regular programme of exercise
C. health problems D. good shape
5. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT unhealthy food?
A. frozen meals B. canned vegetables C. fast food and takeaways
D. fresh fruits
IV. WRITING: Do as directed (3 pts)
1. ‘How should I solve the problem?’ wondered Phong.
( Rewrite, using
question word +V-to inf)
Phong wondered
how to solve the problem.
2. Alice misses the train. But she can get the next one.(
Rewrite, using
first conditional sentence)
If Alice misses the train, she can get the next one.
3.
If you study hard, you’ll find exam easy.
(Rewrite, using
double comparative)
The harder you study , the easier you’ll find exam.
4. She gets fat. She feels tired.
(Rewrite, using
double comparative)
The fatter she gets, the more tired she feels.
5.
Write a short passage (about 100 words) what you like or dislike about living in a city.
Suggested
I
love city life. First, it is very convenient to live in the city. The public transport system reaches almost all
areas of the city, so it is easy for me to get around. Second, there are many shops that sell all kinds of goods,
so I can buy almost everything I need. Second, the city often has many good schools and hospitals.
Therefore, people here can enjoy quality education and healthcare. Third, city life is exciting. There are many
entertainment places for me and my friends. For example, we can hang out at shopping malls, watch movies
at the cinema, and visit beautiful parks downtown. In conclusion, I find the city a liveable place for me.