TRƯỜNG THCS N.B.KHIÊM
TỔ: XÃ HỘI
KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ I Mã đề A
Môn TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 - Ngày kiểm tra: .../.../ 2024
Họ và tên học sinh:……………………………………………….…………… Lớp: 9/…
Điểm Lời phê của thầy/cô giáo
I. LANGUAGE COMPONENT (2.5 pts)
Part 1.
1. Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
from the others.
A. nowadays B. crowded C. slowly D. downtown
2. Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the word whose stressed syllable is different from the others.
A. delay B. function C. discount D. mental
Part 2. Circle the best answer.
1. Choose the most suitable response.
- Do you mind closing the door for me?
- ………………………….
A. No, not at all. B. No, I mind it. C. Yes, I do. D. Yes, go ahead.
2. Choose the most suitable response.
- Could you help me wash the dishes, please?
- ………………………….
A. You’re welcome! B. I promise. C. No, not yet. D. Sure, I’d be glad to help.
3. My wallet was stolen when I was shopping. Who can help me?
A. artisan B. electrician C. garbage collector D. police officer
4. He asked me how ……………. this software on his computer.
A. install B. to install C. to installing D. installing
5. Traditional crafts are often …………. from generation to generation to preserve cultural heritage
of a community.
A. cut down on B. gone out C. passed down D. run out of
6. If Nam tries hard, he …………… speak English better than you.
A. must B. should C. can D. might
7. Before crossing the street, she looked……………… carefully to make sure it was safe.
A. down B. around C. after D. for
8. Circle A, B, C or D which is not correct in standard English.
Bigger the shopping center is, the more attractive it is to the young.
A B C D
II. READING (2.5 pts)
Part 1. Read the passage and fill in the blank with suitable words from the box.
seafood built take of beautiful and
When people talk about Nha Trang, the biggest city in Khanh Hoa Province, they often think of a tropical
paradise. Nha Trang is a famous seaside resort. It has a long coastline with (1) …………… white sandy
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beaches. In the morning and afternoon, tourists can take part in various fascinating outdoor activities such
as mud bathing, swimming. They can also (2) …………… boat trips to the islands. One of the most
enjoyable trips is the trip to Mieu Island, where Tri Nguyen Aquarium was (3) …………… in 1999. This
aquarium is now home to different kinds of colorful fish (4) …………… even a few sharks. In addition,
tourists can spend an evening visiting a fishing village, where they could get a taste of the local (5)
……………. There are crabs, shrimps, and several other kind (6) …………… fish - all are fresh and
delicious.
Write your answers here.
1. ………..….., 2. ……..………, 3. ……..……., 4. ……………., 5. …………….6. ………….….
Part 2. Read the two passages and do the exercises that follow.
Venice is a beautiful city in northeastern Italy. It is called ‘The Floating City’ as it is built on 117
small islands. This city has no roads. Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals. Flat-
bottomed boats were once the main means of transport, but today motor boats are more popular. In
Venice, you can visit the famous Piazza San Marco with its world famous basilica, the lovely
bridges over the narrow canals, and some of the best museums in Western Europe.
Los Angeles is the most city in California, and the second most populous city in the USA. It is a
global city, a center of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, and fashion The
Los Angeles area includes Hollywood, and leads the world in the creation of television productions,
video games, and recorded music. The weather here is usually dry and warm. Visitors like to go to
the film studios and to drive along Hollywood Boulevard. There are also some good beaches near
the city, such as Venice Beach.
Notes: canal: con kênh, flat-bottomed boat: thuyền đáy phẳng, basilica: thánh đường,
populous: đông dân, trade: thương mại, record: ghi âm
Question 1. Read and tick (Ѵ) true (T) or false (F).
Statements T F
1. In Venice, visitors can visit Piazza San Marco and museums.
2. Los Angeles is not famous for its entertainment industry.
Question 2. Answer the questions.
3. Does Venice have roads? ………………………………………………
4. Where’s Los Angeles? ………………………………………………
III. WRITING (2.5 pts)
Part 1. Write the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. ............................... air is one of the many problems we have to solve. (POLLUTE)
Part 2. Rewrite the sentences so that its meaning keeps unchanged.
2. Could you tell me when I have to pay the electricity bill? (using question word +to-infinitive)
………………………………………………………………………………………………?
3. Our neighbours are responsible for our pets when we are away from home. (LOOK AFTER)
Our……………………………………………………………………………………………
Part 3.
4. If/ get/ are/ may/ you/ you/ well-paid/ good/ at/ English and IT,/ a/ job/very/.(Arrange the words/
phrases to make a complete sentence.)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. The/ dirty/ the air/ get/ more/ difficult/ it/ be/ people/ breathe. (Make a sentence using the words
and phrases.)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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IV. LISTENING (2.5 pts)
Part 1. Listen to the text and then tick (Ѵ) true (T) or false (F).
Statements T F
1. Trang enters what she has to do into a calendar at the beginning of each term.
2. Trang often uses similar colors to mark project due dates and exam times on
her calendar.
3. When Phong starts his work, he turns on his smart phone.
4. Tom tries not to delay doing his homework and working on his projects and
coming tests.
5. Tom reviews his projects and coming tests and adds them to his schedule.
Part 2. Listen and circle the best answer.
1. It’s ……… from Binh’s house to Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street.
A. 1 km B. 2 km C. 3 km D. 4 km
2. Binh’s sister and he look for their favorite ………
A. pens B. pencils C. books D. notebooks
3. Mira’s family goes to the Opera House twice a ………
A. day B. week C. month D. year
4. It's about ……… kilometres from Mira’s house to the Opera House.
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
5. Mira’s ……… love having a drink and talking to each other.
A. grandparents B. parents C. sisters D. brothers
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TRƯỜNG THCS N.B.KHIÊM
TỔ: XÃ HỘI
KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ I Mã đề B
Môn TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 - Ngày kiểm tra: .../.../2024
Họ và tên học sinh:………………………………………..………………… Lớp: 9/…
Điểm Lời phê của thầy/cô giáo
I. LANGUAGE COMPONENT (2.5 pts)
Part 1.
1. Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
from the others.
A. power B. show C. downtown D. now
2. Circle the letter A, B, C or D next to the word whose stressed syllable is different from the others.
A. metro B. tourist C. improve D. suburb
Part 2. Circle the best answer.
1. Choose the most suitable response.
- Do you mind closing the door for me?
- ………………………….
A. No, I mind it. B. Yes, I do. C. No, not at all. D. Yes, go ahead.
2. Choose the most suitable response.
- Could you help me wash the dishes, please?
- ………………………….
A. No, not yet. B. You’re welcome! C. I promise. D. Sure, I’d be glad to help.
3. My wallet was stolen when I was shopping. Who can help me?
A. police officer B. artisan C. electrician D. garbage collector
4. Minh asked me what ................... to help the community.
A. do B. to do C. to doing D. doing
5. The craft of basket weaving is usually……………… from generation to generation.
A. turned down B. came back C. lived on D. passed down
6. You ……………come and join us if you like.
A. can B. must C. should D. might
7. When the Pikes went to Sydney, they only had 2 hours to look …………
A. down B. after C. out D. around
8. Circle A, B, C or D which is not correct in standard English.
More expensive the rent in the city is, the fewer people can afford to live there.
A B C D
II. READING (2.5 pts)
Part 1. Read the passage and fill in the blank with suitable words from the box.
seafood built take of beautiful and
When people talk about Nha Trang, the biggest city in Khanh Hoa Province, they often think of a tropical
paradise. Nha Trang is a famous seaside resort. It has a long coastline with (1) …………… white sandy
beaches. In the morning and afternoon, tourists can take part in various fascinating outdoor activities such
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as mud bathing, swimming. They can also (2) …………… boat trips to the islands. One of the most
enjoyable trips is the trip to Mieu Island, where Tri Nguyen Aquarium was (3) …………… in 1999. This
aquarium is now home to different kinds of colorful fish (4) …………… even a few sharks. In addition,
tourists can spend an evening visiting a fishing village, where they could get a taste of the local (5)
……………. There are crabs, shrimps, and several other kind (6) …………… fish - all are fresh and
delicious.
Write your answers here.
1. ………..….., 2. ……..………, 3. ……..……., 4. ……………., 5. …………….6. ………….….
Part 2. Read the two passages and do the exercises that follow.
Venice is a beautiful city in northeastern Italy. It is called ‘The Floating City’ as it is built on 117
small islands. This city has no roads. Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals. Flat-
bottomed boats were once the main means of transport, but today motor boats are more popular. In
Venice, you can visit the famous Piazza San Marco with its world famous basilica, the lovely
bridges over the narrow canals, and some of the best museums in Western Europe.
Los Angeles is the most city in California, and the second most populous city in the USA. It is a
global city, a center of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, and fashion The
Los Angeles area includes Hollywood, and leads the world in the creation of television productions,
video games, and recorded music. The weather here is usually dry and warm. Visitors like to go to
the film studios and to drive along Hollywood Boulevard. There are also some good beaches near
the city, such as Venice Beach.
Notes: canal: con kênh, flat-bottomed boat: thuyền đáy phẳng, basilica: thánh đường,
populous: đông dân, trade: thương mại, record: ghi âm
Question 1. Read and tick (Ѵ) true (T) or false (F).
Statements T F
1. In Venice, visitors can visit Piazza San Marco and museums.
2. Los Angeles is not famous for its entertainment industry.
Question 2. Answer the questions.
3. Does Venice have roads? ………………………………………………
4. Where’s Los Angeles? ………………………………………………
III. WRITING (2.5 pts)
Part 1. Write the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. Air ........................... is one of the many problems we have to solve. (POLLUTE)
Part 2. Rewrite the sentences so that its meaning keeps unchanged.
2. Please tell me when I have to pay the water bill. (using question word +to-infinitive)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Who is responsible for your children when you are at work? (TAKE CARE OF)
Who …………………………………………………………………………………………….?
Part 3.
4. if/ get/ am/ may/ I/ I/ well-paid/ good/ at/ English and IT/ a/ job/very/.(Arrange the words/
phrases to make a complete sentence.)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. The/ dirty/ the air/ get/ more/ difficult/ it/ be/ people/ breathe. (Make a sentence using the words
and phrases.)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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