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UBND HUYỆN NÚI THÀNH
TRƯỜNG THCS NGUYỄN TRÃI
KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ II- NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (Không tính thời gian phát đề)
Mã đề: A
Họ và tên: ……………………………
Lớp: …………………..
Điểm và lời phê:
( Học sinh làm trực tiếp vào tờ đề)
I. LISTENING (2.5 pts)
A. People are describing holidays and special events. Which day are they talking about? Listen and
write the correct letter. (1,25 pts)
1______ A. New Year's Eve
2______ B. Halloween
3______ C. Christmas
4______ D. Valentine's Day
5______ E. Mother's Day
B. Listen to the passage and fill in each blank with one word from the box: (1.25 pts)
recycle car plant bus saving
Dr. McMann is an environmental scientist. Her job is to find ways to conserve energy at school,
at home, and at work. She says that if you want to conserve energy, you should (6) ___________ a
garden and grow your own vegetables. You can also (7) ___________bottles and cans after using them.
She also advices that if you use energy- (8) ___________ light bulbs and turn off the lights when leaving
a room, you can conserve electricity. Besides, you'll also conserve energy if you take a (9) ___________,
a train, or a subway. Remember, you don't have to drive your (10) ___________ everywhere!
II. Choose the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. (0.5 pt)
11. A. prevent B. reduce C. regularly D. replace
12. A. dynamite B. nominate C. pesticide D. environment
III. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. (2 pts)
13. Tet is a festival which ___________ in late January or early February.
A. expects B. takes C. occurs D. meets
14. Energy-saving bulbs should be used to___________electricity.
A. save B . waste C. buy D. consume
15. Yesterday we came to school on time ___________ the traffic was not good.
A. because B. although C. and D. but
16. I suggest ___________ showers instead of baths to save energy.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. took
17. Mrs. Hoa forgot to turn ___________ the faucet when she left for work.
A. on B. up C. down D. off
18. The baby laughed___________as she played with her toys.
A. happy B. happily C. happiness D. unhappy
19. I’m ___________ that people have spoiled this area.
A. disappoint B. disappointment C. disappointed D. disappointing
20. Let me congratulate you on your nomination.
A. It's nice of you to say so B. You're welcome
C. Yes, please D. Are you worried?
IV. READING: (2.5pts)
A. Read the paragraph and fill in each blank with the correct word from the given box (1.5 pts)
which better keeping changes role nothing
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
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Our environment is in trouble, which is caused by modern ways of living and today’s industries. Most
people think there is (21)_____ they can do. This is not true. Everyone can do something to help save
the environment. Firstly, we can make simple (22)_____, like shopping with reusable bags and
(23)_____ food and other items in reusable containers. Recycle all your cans, bottles and paper. There
should be a recycling centre somewhere near your home, so take them there. Next, we can also save the
environment by planting trees, (24)_____ is a favourite Earth Day activity. Trees play an important
(25)_____ in keeping our air clean by releasing oxygen into the air and trapping carbon. The more trees
we have, the (26)_____ our air quality is, and that's why planting trees is an excellent step to take toward
saving the environment.
B. Read the passage and choose the correct option A, B or C for each question: (1.0 pt)
A Longevity Celebration
In July every year, Tam My Dong Committee holds a longevity celebration for elderly people over 70.
This tradition has continued for centuries in the village.
In the morning, everyone dresses nicely and walks to Tam My Dong Committee. According to tradition,
the ederly wear traditional ao dai. They sit at the most honourable place. The village leaders congratulate
them. They offer each elder a “longevity certificate” and a bunch of flowers. Then, each family takes
photographs with their elders. At noon, families hold a home party for their elders. It is customary for
the family members to cook for their elders. The traditional dishes served are five-colour sticky rice,
steamed chicken, spring rolls, and deep-fried fish.
The longevity celebration is important to all villagers. It is an opportunity for them to show their respect
to the elders. It is also a great time for family gatherings.
27. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A celebration for the elderly. B. A summer festival C. A cooking contest
28. How do people go to the Committee?
A. By car B. By motorbike C. On foot
29. According to the passage, what do the elders NOT do during the official ceremony?
A. Sit at an honourable place B. Take photographs of the events
C. Receive congratulations from other people
30. The celebration is important to Tam My Dong villagers because_______________
A. it shows that they respect the elders B. it is an opportunity to admire their culture
C. it is a great opportunity for them to gather.
V. WRITING: (2.5 pts)
A. Choose the underlined part( A, B, C or D) that needs correction. (0,5 pts):
31. Since it is raining heavy, you shouldn’t go out now.
A B C D
32. How about use public buses instead of motorbikes to reduce exhaust fume?.
A B C D
B. Put the words in correct orders to make sentences. (1,0 pts)
33. The/ taxi/ me/ driver/ who/ took/ to/ the airport/ very/ was/ friendly./
=> _______________________________________________________________.
34. The weather/ very bad,/ was/ so/ we/ stay/ to/ had/ home/ at/ last/ night./
=> _______________________________________________________________.
C. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given. (1.0 pt)
35. Why don’t you plant some trees around your house to get more fresh air?
=> I suggest ____________________________________________________________
36. Not trying hard enough, Nam couldn’t win the first prize in the OTE contest.
=> Since _______________________________________________________________
…………………………………….The end……………………………………………...
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UBND HUYỆN NÚI THÀNH
TRƯỜNG THCS NGUYỄN TRÃI
KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ II- NĂM HỌC 2023-2024
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9
Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút (Không tính thời gian phát đề)
Mã đề: B
Họ và tên: ……………………………
Lớp: …………………..
Điểm và lời phê:
( Học sinh làm trực tiếp vào tờ đề)
I. LISTENING (2.5 pts)
A. People are describing holidays and special events. Which day are they talking about? Listen and
write the correct letter. (1,25 đ)
1______ A. Mother's Day
2______ B. Valentine's Day
3______ C. Christmas
4______ D. Halloween
5______ E. New Year's Eve
B. Listen to the passage and fill in each blank with one word from the box: (1.25 pts)
recycle car plant bus saving
Dr. McMann is an environmental scientist. Her job is to find ways to conserve energy at school,
at home, and at work. She says that if you want to conserve energy, you should (6) ___________ a
garden and grow your own vegetables. You can also (7) ___________bottles and cans after using them.
She also advices that if you use energy- (8) ___________ light bulbs and turn off the lights when leaving
a room, you can conserve electricity. Besides, you'll also conserve energy if you take a (9) ___________,
a train, or a subway. Remember, you don't have to drive your (10) ___________ everywhere!
II. Choose the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. (0.5 pt)
11. A. energy B. environment C. electricity D. wedding
12. A. priority B. sticky C. charity D. active
III. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. (2 pts)
13. Tet is a festival which___________in late January or early February.
A. expects B. takes C. occurs D. meets
14. All buildings in Sweden will be heated by___________energy in 2050.
A. nuclear B. water C. wind D. solar
15. She was late for school ___________she got up late.
A. although B. since C. so D. but
16. Tom suggested ______________ a pair of shoes for his Dad on his birthday.
A. buy B. buying C. to buy D. bought
17. If we ___________wasting water, there will be a shortage of fresh water in the near future.
A. turn on B. look for C. go on D. turn off
18. You should eat___________. It’s better for your health.
A. slow B. slowly C. slower D. slowest
19. I’m ___________ that people have spoiled this area.
A. disappoint B. disappointment C. disappointed D. disappointing
20. Why don’t we go to the cinema tonight?
A. Yes, I do B. That’s a good idea.
C. Because I don’t like D. Are you free?
IV. READING: (2.5pts)
A. Read the paragraph and fill in each blank with the correct word from the given box (1.5 pts)
which better keeping changes role nothing
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
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Our environment is in trouble, which is caused by modern ways of living and today’s industries. Most
people think there is (21)_____ they can do. This is not true. Everyone can do something to help save
the environment. Firstly, we can make simple (22)_____, like shopping with reusable bags and
(23)_____ food and other items in reusable containers. Recycle all your cans, bottles and paper. There
should be a recycling centre somewhere near your home, so take them there. Next, we can also save the
environment by planting trees, (24)_____ is a favourite Earth Day activity. Trees play an important
(25)_____ in keeping our air clean by releasing oxygen into the air and trapping carbon. The more trees
we have, the (26)_____ our air quality is, and that's why planting trees is an excellent step to take toward
saving the environment.
B. Read the passage and choose the correct option A, B or C for each question: (1.0 pt)
A Longevity Celebration
In July every year, Tam My Dong Committee holds a longevity celebration for elderly people over 70.
This tradition has continued for centuries in the village.
In the morning, everyone dresses nicely and walks to Tam My Dong Committee. According to tradition,
the ederly wear traditional ao dai. They sit at the most honourable place. The village leaders congratulate
them. They offer each elder a “longevity certificate” and a bunch of flowers. Then, each family takes
photographs with their elders. At noon, families hold a home party for their elders. It is customary for
the family members to cook for their elders. The traditional dishes served are five-colour sticky rice,
steamed chicken, spring rolls, and deep-fried fish.
The longevity celebration is important to all villagers. It is an opportunity for them to show their respect
to the elders. It is also a great time for family gatherings.
27. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A cooking contest. B. A summer festival C. A celebration for the elderly
28. According to the passage, what do the elders NOT do during the official ceremony?
A. Sit at an honourable place B. Receive congratulations from other people
C. Take photographs of the events
29. Who cooks at the home party?
A. The elderly B. The family members C. The nearby restaurant
30. The celebration is important to Tam My Dong villagers because_______________
A. it is a great opportunity for them to gather B. it is an opportunity to admire their culture
C. it shows that they respect the elders.
V. WRITING: (2.5 pts)
A. Choose the underlined part( A, B, C or D) that needs correction. (0,5 pts):
31. As my brother always drives careful, he never causes accidents.
A B C D
32. What about take showers instead of baths to save water?
A B C D
B. Put the words in correct orders to make sentences. (1,0 pts)
33. The/ car/ me/ driver/ who/ took/ to/ the hospital/ very/ was/ kind./
=> _______________________________________________________________.
34. The weather/ very bad,/ was/ so/ we/ stay/ to/ had/ home/ at/ last/ night./
=> _______________________________________________________________.
C. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given. (1.0 pt)
35. Why don’t we put the garbage bins around our school yard?
=> I suggest ____________________________________________________________
36. Not trying hard enough, Nam couldn’t win the first prize in the OTE contest.
=> Since _______________________________________________________________
…………………………………….The end………………………………………………………