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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ I
MÔN TIẾNG ANH 9
THỜI GIAN LÀM BÀI: 60 P
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I- Listening : (2pts.)
A. Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. Where is she from?
A. She is from Miami. B. She was born in New York. C. She comes from Los Angeles.
2. Where did she work part-time while she was going to school?
A. at a restaurant B. at a movie theater C. at a supermarket
3. How old is the actress?
A. 20 B. 22 C. 24
4. What is the woman's hobby?
A. shopping B. cooking C. reading
B. Listen to the teacher talking to her class about a visit to a museum and complete the
notes below.
Date: Tuesday 19th .
Destination: (1)………………………………………….. Museum.
Means of transport: (2)……….………………………………..
Times: Leaving school at (3)…………………………………….a.m.
Back at school at 9 p.m.
At the museum: Special (4)………………………………………..and talk.
II. Multiple choice: (2.5pts)
1. The traditional craft has ...................from generation to generation.
A. been passed down B. been passed by C. passed down D. passed
2. They postponed their trip to Bat Trang village ...............the weather was bad.
A. so that B. although C. because D. in order to
3. She turned_______ the new job in New York because she didn't want to move.
A. on B. down C. off D. up
4. I was disappointed as the film was ______ than I had expected
A. as entertaining B. less entertainingC. more entertaining D. entertaining
5. ........................... my cousin is young, she is one of the most skillful artisan in Bat Trang
village.
A When B Although C Whereas D In order to
6. Karachi is ................................... city in the world population.
A the two largest B the two larger C the second
largest
D the second larger
7. Mai: “My face often goes red and hot these days. What should Ido?”
Nam:“ _, there’s no cause forconcern.”
A. What to do B. As far asIknow C.NoworriesD. If I were in yourshoes
8.I wish my parents could put themselves in my ______
A. situation B.shoes C. feelings D. heart
9.Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently.
A. conflict B. forbidden C. reliable D. determine
10.Find the mistake in thesentence :
When you’re tired and under stress, it’s important to look after yourself and find
A B C
ways to deal for it
D
III. Reading: (2.5pts)
A. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the
assignment. Write it (1) in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be
afraid to ask s about what is expected. It is much (2) to take a minute to ask the
teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night! If you want, you can
also ask how long the particular assignment should take to complete, (3) you can
plan your time.
Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools
have libraries that are specifically designed to (4) students to study or get homework
done. The more work you can get done in school, the less you will have to(5) .........at that
night.
1. A. up B. into C. off D. down
2. A. easy B. easily C. easier D. more easily
3. A. as B. so C. and D. but
4. A. allow B. let C. give D. suggest
5. A.do B.doing C. to do D. did
B. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the
population does not have any fixed place to call home. Hundreds of millions of people in the
world spend at least some time of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are
trying to deal with. However, there are more things that each person can do to help those
people. One of the things you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have
a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help set up homes or improve an
impoverished area. Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your
own city. You can also sign up to help at a local soup kitchen: Most cities have a mission of
some kind serving food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.
1.Homelessness occurs when a part of the population does not have any _______ to call home.
A. great place B. convenient place C. fixed place D. good place
2.What does the word “This” refer to?
A. Some time B. Homeless C. Authority D. Each person
3.If you have a lot of free time, you might _______ to help the homeless.
A. go on an extended trip B. go on a holiday C. donate money D. donate clothes
4.The phrase “sign up” can best be replaced by _______
A. list B. dedicate C. promise D. register
5.Most cities have a mission of offering _______
A. jobs B. temporary shelter C. allowance D. education
IV. Do as directed (3pts)
1. Nga has tried hard, but she can’t get good mark on Maths.( Rewrite with “although”)
=>…………………………………………………………………………………
2. . This is the most luxurious hotel in this city.
→ This hotel is _____________________ than any other hotel in this city. ( Rewrite with
“MORE”)
3.“I am too tired and don’t want to go out.” Mary said.(Change into reported speech)
=>Mary said .......................................................................................................................…
4. My mother spent her childhood in a small village in Hue. ( Rewrite with “up”)
=>…………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Write a short paragraph (70-80 words)giving some information about places of interest
in your hometown.
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ANSWER
II- Listening : (2pts.)
A. 1A 2B 3A
4A
B. 1. National History 2. coach 3. 9.30 4. guided tour
II. Multiple choice: (2.5pts)
1. The traditional craft has ...................from generation to generation.
A. been passed down B. been passed by C. passed down D. passed
2. They postponed their trip to Bat Trang village ...............the weather was bad.
A. so that B. although C. because D. in order to
3. She turned_______ the new job in New York because she didn't want to move.
A. on B. down C. off D. up
4. I was disappointed as the film was ______ than I had expected
A. as entertaining B. less entertaining C. more entertaining D. entertaining
5. ........................... my cousin is young, she is one of the most skillful artisan in Bat Trang village.
A When B Although C Whereas D In order to
6. Karachi is ................................... city in the world population.
A the two largest B the two larger C the second largest D the second larger
7. Mai: “My face often goes red and hot these days. What should Ido?”
Nam:“ _, there’s no cause forconcern.”
B. What to do B. As far as I know
C.Noworries D. If I were in your shoes
8.I wish my parents could put themselves in my ______
A. situation B .shoes C. feelings D. heart
9.Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently.
A. conflict B. forbidden C. reliable D. determine
III. Reading: (2.5pts)
A.Choose the correct word A, B, C, or D for each gap to complete the following passage.
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ I (2023-2024)
MÔN TIẾNG ANH 9
THỜI GIAN LÀM BÀI: 60 PHÚT
1. A. up B. into C. off D. down
2. A. easy B. easily C. easier D. more easily
3. A. as B. so C. and D. but
4. A. allow B. let C. give D. suggest
5. A.do B.doing C. to do D. did
B. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
1C 2B 3A 4D 5B
IV. Do as directed (3pts)
1. Nga has tried hard, but she can’t get good mark on Maths.( Rewrite with “although”)
=>Although Nga has tried hard, she can’t get good mark on Maths
2. . This is the most luxurious hotel in this city.
→ This hotel is more luxurious than any other hotel in this city. ( Rewrite with “MORE”)
3.“I am too tired and don’t want to go out.” Mary said.(Change into reported speech)
=>Mary said she was too tired and didn’t want to go out.
6. My mother spent her childhood in a small village in Hue. ( Rewrite with “up”)
My mother grew up in a small village in Hue.
7. Write a short paragraph (70-80 words)giving some information about places of interest in your
hometown.
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