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UBND QUẬN LONG BIÊN ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ II
TRƯỜNG THCS VIỆT HƯNG NĂM HỌC 2024 – 2025
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9
THỜI GIAN: 60 phút
MÃ ĐỀ: 901 NGÀY KIỂM TRA: 12/3/2025
Họ và tên: …………………………….. Lớp: ……………….
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. authentic B. luxurious C. electric D. various
Question 2. A. diversity B. activity C. hilarious D. destination
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 3. The tour included a ………… hike through the rainforest.
A. two-hour B. two hours
C. two-hours’ D. two- hours
Question 4. I’m sure you will be amazed by the ……… of the Atacama Desert.
A. landscape B. land C. backdrop D. territory
Question 5. The children …….. attend that English school receive good education
A. which B. whose C. who D. whom
Question 6. His ………… is Vietnamese, but he can speak English and French fluently.
A. immigrant B. first language C. vocabulary D. mean
Question 7. Chi and Khanh are preparing for their trip.
Chi: ……… check in online to save time.
Khanh: Sure, I'll do that right away!
A. You plan to B. Why don't you
C. Let me help you D. It is necessary for you to
Question 8. After you ……… up a word in the dictionary, remember to make an example with it.
A. pick B. look C. translate D. copy
Question 9. Nowadays, people can travel on their own to new places by using ……… .
A. tours B. earphones C. Google maps D. entrance tickets
Question 10. John asked me ………… interested in any kind of sports.
A. if I were B. if were I C. if was I D. if I was
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 11. A. season B. pleasant C. observe D. basic
Question 12. A. area B. barrier C. access D. happen
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
GUIDELINES FOR VISITING NATIONAL PARKS
- Respect the park's rules and stay (13) ………….. the designated trails.
- Avoid leaving (14) …………… behind to protect the natural beauty.
- Carry a map or GPS device to prevent getting (15) ………….. .
- Report any suspicious activity to (16)……….. park staff.
Question 13. A. out of B. near C. on D. within
Question 14. A. trash B. items C. animals D. tools
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Question 15. A. found B. lost C. safe D. hurt
Question 16. A. the B. x C. a D. an
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
EXPLORING REMOTE TOURIST DESTINATIONS
Traveling to remote tourist destinations can be exciting, but it also comes with challenges. Some places
are (17)…………. to provide enough facilities for tourists. The roads are (18) …………., so large buses
cannot pass through. Visitors often have to (19) ……….. their luggage and walk long distances to reach
their hotels.
However, these destinations offer breathtaking views and peaceful surroundings. Staying in such places
allows tourists (20) ………………. local life closely. They can enjoy (21) …………. , which gives them a
chance to explore nature and discover hidden beauty. Tourists should always bring (22) ……….. clothing
and supplies to ensure a comfortable trip.
Question 17. A. too little developed B. not developed enough
C. enough not developed D. too few developed
Question 18. A. enough narrow B. too narrow C. so large D. not very narrow
Question 19. A. take up B. put down C. carry on D. pick up
Question 20. A. to experience B. experiences C. experiencing D. experience
Question 21. A. adventure tourism B. tourism adventure
C. tour adventurous D. tourist adventures
Question 22. A. suitable B. to suitable
C. any suitable D. too suitable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 23. "Is the man standing over there your new English teacher, Hai?" Trung asked.
A. Trung asked Hai was the man standing over there his new English teacher.
B. Trung asked Hai if the man was standing over there your new English teacher.
C. Trung asked Hai if the man was standing over there his new English teacher.
D. Trung asked Hai whether the man standing over there was his new English teacher.
Question 24. He last visited London three years ago.
A. He didn’t visit London three years ago.
B. He was in London for three years.
C. He has been in London for three years.
D. He hasn’t visited London for three years.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 25. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
The Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. It is often called "the lungs of the
Earth" because it produces so much oxygen. ……………….. .
a. It is home to millions of plant and animal species, many of which are not found anywhere else.
b. Sadly, deforestation is a major threat to this incredible natural wonder.
c. The Amazon also plays an important role in regulating the Earth's climate.
A. a-c-b B. c-a-b C. b-a-c D. c-b-a
Question 26. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 25) most appropriately.
A. Protecting the rainforest is essential for the health of our planet.
B. Many people visit the rainforest to enjoy its natural beauty.
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C. The Amazon River flows through this massive forest.
D. Some species in the rainforest are dangerous to humans.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given
cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. It / take / my mother/ twenty minutes / walk / the historical places.
A. It takes my mother twenty minutes walking to the historical places.
B. It takes my mother twenty minutes to walk to the historical places.
C. It takes my mother twenty minutes walk to the historical places.
D. It takes my mother twenty minutes to walk on the historical places.
Question 28. The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
B. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
C. The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory.
D. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Tourism in Viet Nam has seen a lot of changes in recent years. For backpackers, culture and nature
lovers, military veterans, Viet Nam has become a new tourist destination in Southeast Asia.
International tourist arrivals to Viet Nam have continuously risen. In 2008, Viet Nam received 4.218
million tourists. In 2012, the number rose to 6.84 million. Four years later, the country welcomed 10
million international visitors, and in 2019. it was 18 million. This increase made Viet Nam the fifth most
visited country in the Asia - Pacific region.
By March 2023, the four countries with the largest numbers of visitors to Viet Nam are South Korea,
the USA, Thailand, and China. The most attractive destinations in Viet Nam are national parks like Cuc
Phuong, Phong Nha - Ke Bang, Cape Ca Mau, and World Heritage Sites like Ha Long Bay, Hue, and Hoi
An. Tourism is important to the country's economy. For example, in 2016, tourism contributed 6.6 per cent
to gross domestic product (GDP) equal to VND 279,287 billion. It has also helped to promote the
development of related sectors, such as hotels, transportation, entertainment, and food.
Question 29. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The history of Vietnam’s tourism industry.
B. The role of tourism in Vietnam’s economy.
C. The growth and impact of tourism in Vietnam.
D. The most popular tourist attractions in Vietnam.
Question 30. The word "continuously" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ………
A. steadily B. suddenly C. rarely D. differently
Question 31. How many international tourists visited Vietnam in 2016?
A. 4.218 million B. 6.84 million C. 10 million D. 18 million
Question 32. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Vietnam was one of the top five tourist destinations in Asia-Pacific.
B. Tourism in Vietnam started developing in the 1990s.
C. Many visitors to Vietnam come from South Korea and the USA.
D. Tourism helps develop related sectors like transportation and hotels.
Question 33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Vietnam welcomed over 20 million international visitors in 2019.
B. The number of tourists in Vietnam has decreased over time.
C. Tourism contributes to Vietnam’s economy.
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D. By 2023, Japan was the country with the most visitors to Vietnam.
Question 34. The word "increase" in paragraph 2 is opposite in meaning to ……..
A. growth B. decrease C. improve D. expand
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 35. What does this sign indicate?
A. Leave your trash in the designated bins provided in the area.
B. Take your trash with you when you leave this place.
C. Only take your trash with you if it is recyclable.
D. You can leave your trash in any area around here.
Question 36. What does the notice say?
A. There may be ticket checks during your bus journey.
B. Transport officers request you to buy a bus ticket.
C. Transport officers have to keep your bus ticket.
D. You can get your bus ticket from the transport officers.
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B,
C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,848 meters above sea level. It is part
of the Himalayan mountain range and lies on the border between Nepal and China. (37) ……….. .
Every year, thousands of climbers from around the world try to reach the summit of Mount Everest. It is
a difficult and dangerous journey that requires careful preparation. (38) ………. . Many climbers face
challenges such as extreme cold, strong winds, and a lack of oxygen at high altitudes.
Despite the risks, Mount Everest remains a symbol of human determination and adventure. Many
documentaries (39) ………… . The mountain also plays an important role in the culture of the local Sherpa
people, who act as guides for climbers.
Today, there are growing concerns about the environmental impact of climbing activities on Mount
Everest. Trash left by climbers (40) ……… . Efforts are being made to protect the mountain for future
generations.
A. Some people train for years before attempting the climb.
B. It is often called the "roof of the world."
C. has become a major problem.
D. and books have been made about it.
Question 37.________ Question 38. _______
Question 39.________ Question 40. _______
Keep your bus ticket. Transport officers may
request to see it at any time.