UBND HUYỆN AN LÃO
TRƯỜNG THCS TRƯỜNG SƠN
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ II
Môn: Tiếng Anh 9
Năm học 2023-2024
(Thời gian : 60')
I.Matrix
Theme
Unit 1-3
Recognition Understanding Application Total/
Weighting
Low level High level
I Listening
Listen and choose
the correct
answer
Listen and decide
T/F
Questions 6 6 12
Points
1,2 1,2
2,4(24%)
I.Phonetics Choose the word
that has
underlined part
pronounced
differently.
Choose the word
whose stress
pattern is not the
same as that of the
other
Questions 2 2 4
Points 0,4 0,4 0,8(8%)
II.Language
focus
- Comparisons
- Vocabulary
-communication
-verb phrase
-Tenses of verb
-Preposition
-reported
speech….
Questions 6 3
9
Points 18 1,8(18%)
III.Reading -Read the
following passage
and choose the
correct answer for
each gap
-Read a passage and
choose the answer
for the questions
Questions 6 6 12
Points 1,2 1,2 2,4(24%)
IV.Writing
Correct the
mistakes
-Rearrange the
words in the
correct order to
complete the
sentence
-Rearrange the
words in the correct
order to complete
the sentence
- Rewrite the
second sentence so
that it has similar
meaning to the first
sentence
Write sentences
using the words
given
Questions 4 4 5 13
Points 0,8
1.0
2.6(26%)
Total number
of questions 14
21 10 5 50
Total number
of points
28%
4,2(30
%
2,0(20%
)
1.0(10%) 100 (100%)
UBND HUYỆN AN LÃO
TRƯỜNG THCS TRƯỜNG SƠN
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ II
Môn: Tiếng Anh 9(Thời gian : 60')
Năm học 2023-2024
Họ và tên:………………..……………. Lớp:9…..... SBD…………… Phòng:…………
A. Listening
I. Listen to the conversation between Trang and Mike. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false
(F). (1.2pt)
STATEMENTS TRUE/ FALSE
1. Mike thinks Tam Cam is similar to Cinderella.
2. Tam’s mother died early
3. Like Tam, Cinderella dropped a shoe.
4. Like Tam, Cinderella was killed and reborn many times.
5. The last time Tam was reborn, she was a bird.
6. Tam Cam reflects Vietnamese people's belief that there is life after death.
II. Listen and choose the best answer. (1.2pt)
1. Living in a city has …………of drawbacks
A. a lot of. B. a number C. serveral drawbacks. D. a number of.
2. What happen everyday?
A. accidents B.accident C.events D. performance
3. Which of the following are increasing everyday?
A. Population B. Number of vihicles C. population and the number of vihicle D.
pollution.
4. More and more _ _ suffer from coughing or breathing problems.
A.The citizen B. The city dwellers C. The dwellers D. The cities
5. Noise pollution comes from the traffic and come from the construction sites
A. air pollution B. soil pollution C. water pollution D. Noise pollution
6. What are alway being knocked down?
A. Buildings B. Building C. Houses D. Flats
B- VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I-Choose the word that has different pronunciation from the others(0,4 p)
1-A. conflict B. administrative C. multicultural D. reliable
2-A. cultural B. festival. C. sculpture D. virtual
II- Choose the word with different stress from the others(0,4 p)
1- A. fashionable B. affordable C. reliable D. acceptable
2. A. outskirts B. remind C. village D. workshop
III. Choose the best answer A, B or C to complete the following sentences (1,4 p) .
1-Conical hat making in the village has been passed …….from generation to generation
A. on B. down C. up D- through
- I’ve lost my passport, and I don’t know___________to look for it.
A. somewhere B. where C. anybody D. anything
2. -He said he……………..at the “Ritz” Hotel.
A.is staying B. has stayed C. was staying D. will stay
- This car is ___________ than mine.
A. less expensive B. as expensive C. more rich D. not so expensive
3- " I 've won the first prize in Speaking contest" -……………………
A-Congratulation B.Thank you C. Good luck. D.No worries.
- Jim: “What about collecting used paper, bottles and plastic bags every day?’"
Jane: “___________.”
A. What about this weekend? B. Because they can pollute the environment
C. How come? Who can do that? D . That's a very good idea. Let's do that
4- I wish my parents could put themselves in my _________.
A. shoes B. blanket C. bags D. heart
5- Villagers are more kind, friendly and warm-hearted than city .............
A. beginners B. foreigners C. mover D. dwellers
6- My parents once took me to Bat Trang village. I could make my own ………..there.
A. pottery B. lacquer C. painting D. sculpture
7- Mark the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word.
- There are also some drawbacks in the city life nowadays.
A. advantage B. disadvantages C. bad D. good
IV.Use the correct form of the word in the brackets (0,4 p)
8- He didn’t know how……………….this sewing machine. (use )
9- Craft villages are becoming popular tourist ……………...in Viet Nam. (attract)
C-READING
I-Read the passage and decide which is T/F (1,2 p)
Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live.
Obviously, it is difficult to (1) ________ the life of ancient people and the life of the people
living in the twenty- first century because so many changes have occurred even the changes that
have occurred over the last ten years are amazing.
People in the past were not (2) _______ to travel so long distance within such a short period
of time. Nowadays, we have become very mobile. We have fast and comfortable cars. In addition,
more and more people travel by plane. (3) _________, in the past people had to work harder as
they did not have tools and machine to make their work easier. (4) ______ difference between
living now and in the past is the fact that nowadays education is (5 )________ to everyone. In the
past men were mainly the only ones educated and women were not allowed into public or private
schools.
1. A. discuss B. suppose C. predict D. compare
2. A. able B. capable C. might D. use
3. A. Second B. However C. Though D. Moreover
4. A. Another B. An other C. Other D. Others
5. A. Useful B. serviceable C. Accessible D. available
6. A. Useful B. public C. private D. available
II- Read the passage and choose the correct answer for the questions (1,2 p)
Practical stress management can help students deal with their worries and become more
productive, competent and efficient. First of all, students must be able to design and stick to a
timetable. Choose a relaxing break between work and study, even if it’s just taking out time to
breathe. In addition, a healthy lifestyle is essential for students. Let’s drink more water as well as
take out time to get some air and exercise. Furthermore, organization is very important in
academic life for dealing with stress. By keeping academic notes organized, turning in assignments
on time, and keeping track of all deadlines, stress can be reduced to a great extent. Stress can also
get worse if a person feels lonely. Therefore, by letting out all your thoughts to someone you trust,
you immediately feel a lot better. However, if you feel extremely stressed out, take a break and do
something you love. Whether it is painting or listening to music, doing something you enjoy can
cheer up your mood and distract you from a stressor. It’s about time that the students accept that
we can achieve just as much in life without all the stress.
1. What can practical stress management help students?
A. face up to the worst situation B. have more time C. deal with stress D. think critically
2. Which word is opposite in meaning to the word “important”?
A. insignificant B. fabulous C. nutritious D. essential
3. Why is organization important in academic life?
A. Because it can help students reduce stress. B. Because it is a must for all students.
C. Because it can help students get good grades. D. Because it leads to better results.
4. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A. You should stay alone when being under pressure.
B. When you feel lonely, you should grab someone to talk.
C. The more lonely you are, the more stress you can have.
D. It is believed that stress can control itself.
5.What should you do if you feel extremely stressed out?
A.you live with stress. B. take a break and do something you love.
C. you feel a lot better D. we can achieve just as much in life without all the stress.
6. What is the passage about?
A. How students manage stress B. The reasons of students’ stress
C. Life without stress D. Take a break and do what you enjoy.
D-WRITE I. Each sentence has a mistake. Find and correct it (0,4 p)
1- I’ve lost my key. I’ve looked after it everywhere but I can’t find it anywhere.=>………….
2- One of a worst diseases mankind has ever faced is cancer.=>…………………………….
WRITE II. Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences (0,6 p)
1-is / health/ Money/ than/ less/ important.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2-tired/we /although/ were/,/ finished/ we/ work/ our.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3-but/down/ her/ We/ invited/ the/ party/ she/ turned/to.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
WRITE III. Rewrite the sentences unchanged the meaning (0,6 p) .
1-No country in Asia is as large as China.
=> China is…………………………………………………………………………..
2- She had all the necessary qualifications but they didn’t offer her the job.
=> Although…………………………………………………………………………
3- I wonder where I should go this summer vacation.
=> I wonder………………………………………………………………………….
WRITE IV. Use the given words to make meaningful sentences (1 p)
1. Bat Trang / one /of / most / traditional/ craft villages / Ha Noi.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Many people/ enjoy/ live/ a big city/ because/ life/be/ more interesting/ there.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Yesterday/ the plane/ take off/ early/than/ I/ expect.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. He/ said/ he/ send/ us/ postcard/ following day.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I /enjoyed/ concert/ though /the music/be/ loud.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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