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TRƯỜNG THCS LA BẰNG KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ II – MÔN TIẾNG ANH 9
NĂM HỌC 2023 – 2024
(Thờigian: 45 phút)
Name:……………………………………………………………..Class:……………….
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
1. A. fresh B. tender C. celebrate D. versatile
2. A. slice B. marinate C. sprinkle D. whisk
3. A. clove B. curry C. celery D. cabbage
4. A. explored B. relaxed C. tanned D. delayed
5. A. stopped B. opened C. laughed D. reduced
6. A. fluently B. punctual C. rusty D. multinational
7. A. bilingual B. dialect C. derivative D. profile
8. A. li
quid B. di
sh C. pi
nch D. combi
ne
9. A. hea
d B. sprea
d C. crea
m D. brea
d
10. A. s
auce B. s
team C. s
ugar D. s
tew
II. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
11. They are fond ________ eating mushrooms.
a. of b. in c. for d. at
12. Adding a small ________ of salt to a cup of bitter coffee will help cut the bitterness.
a. pinch b. cup c. bag d. handful
13. There isn’t ___ butter in the fridge, but some margarine.
a. some b. any c. little d. few
14. Recipes tell me to add one or two ________ of celery to a soup or stew.
a. cloves b. slices c. bunches d. sticks
15. She added a potato to her overly salty soup ________ make it less salty.
a. so that b. as a result of c. in order to d. so as not to
16. “I’ll make steak pie for dinner.” “ ________”
a. I’d love to. b. You’re right. c. Please, do it. d. Great! I can’t wait.
17. Nick has just returned from his holiday looking relaxed and ________.
a. cool b. worried c. tanned d. exhausted
18. The seaside resort always gets overcrowded in ________ season.
a. low b. peak c. offd. hard
19. Susan ______ a bit of Spanish when she was living in Mexico.
a. looked up b. got by in c. picked up d. took in
20. “Do you find it interesting to travel alone?” “ ________”
a. You’re welcome, b. Never mind. c. What a pity! d. No, not at all.
III. Find a mistake in each sentence that needs correction
21. Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments.
A B C D
22. My father used to giving me some good advice whenever I had a problem
A B C D
23. My sister spends 4 hours a day do the housework
A B C D
24. We were advised not drink the water in the lake.
A B C D
25. I’m looking forward to hear from you.
A B C D
26. After Tom ate dinner, he wrote several letters and went to bed
A B C D
27. Because his sickness , he didn’t take part in the English competition
A B C D
28. We has decided learning in group at Dung’s house on Sunday.
A B C D
29. The package must be wrapped carefully before it is post
A B C D
30. Have you ever read any novels writing by Jack London?
A B C D
IV. Read the passage, then choose the best answer for each question.
For a lot of people, however, it is difficult to get (31)______ the fear of eating insects. People
tend (32)____insects as invaders, especially when they are crawling on the food that we are
about to eat. (33)____ being able to eat insects without (34) ____ disgusted is cultural. Some
people cannot eat French cheese or stinky tofu because they weren’t brought up doing so. To
many of us, insects fail right into that category, making it difficult to even try them.
If given the chance, though, be courageous, insects can be (35) ______ and tasty, so long
as you can get over the “yuck” factor.
31. A. up B. over C. down D. on
32. A. to see B. seeing C. saw D. seen
33. A. However B. Although C. Meanwhile D. Therefore
34. A. feeling B. to feel C. had felt D. felt
35. A. nutrition B. nutritiously C. nutritionist D. nutritious
II. Read the passage carefully, then do the tasks.
The price of holidays can fluctuate a great deal throughout the year, so you can save a lot
if you are flexible with your travel dates and avoid peak holiday times. It can be also cheaper if
you book well in advance. Before your departure, make sure you get as much information
about your destination as you can. Find out if you require any special visas or permits to travel
there. Think about spending money as well. Will you be able to access your own money easily
enough or will you need to take cash with you? Think about eating larger lunches and smaller
evening meals to help your money go further, as lunch is generally cheaper. Make sure that
you keep sufficient identification with you at all times. It may also help to email a copy of your
passport details to yourself, in case it is lost or stolen. Label your suitcases clearly so that they
can be easily identified as yours. It can be useful to store a copy of your itinerary in a
prominent place in your suitcase so that the airline will know where to find you if your luggage
gets lost. Be sure to pack any medication or other essential items in your hand luggage. If your
flight is delayed, or your luggage is lost, these can be difficult to obtain in an airport or foreign
country.
36. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A.Travel procedures B.Travel advice. C.How to adjust travel dates D.Protect your luggage
37. Which one of these is NOT advisable according to the passage?
A.Research your destination B.Always bring identification
C.Apply for visas if necessary D.Save money by cutting out dinner.
38. According to the passage, your luggage should be ___________.
A.stored in a safe place B.tagged in case of being lost.
C.packed with your passport D.painted a bright colour
39. The underlined word ‘it' refers to your ___________.
A.identification B.luggage C.passport. D.flight
40. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.
A.travelling may cost more in peak season. B.you must always take cash with you
C.larger lunches cost more than smaller ones D.you can't get back your lost luggage overseas
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ KT GIỮA KÌ II TIẾNG ANH 9 – 2023 -2024
Đáp án là các ý được tô đậm
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
1. A. fresh B. tender C. celebrate D. versatile
2. A. slice B. marinate C. sprinkle D. whisk
3. A. clove B. curry C. celery D. cabbage
4. A. explored B. relaxed C. tanned D. delayed
5. A. stopped B. opened C. laughed D. reduced
6. A. fluently B. punctual C. rusty D. multinational
7. A. bilingual B. dialect C. derivative D. profile
8. A. li
quid B. di
sh C. pi
nch D. combi
ne
9. A. hea
d B. sprea
dC. crea
mD. brea
d
10. A. s
auce B. s
team C. s
ugar D. s
tew
II. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
11. They are fond ________ eating mushrooms.
a. of b. in c. for d. at
12. Adding a small ________ of salt to a cup of bitter coffee will help cut the bitterness.
a. pinch b. cup c. bag d. handful
13. There isn’t ___ butter in the fridge, but some margarine.
a. some b. any c. little d. few
14. Recipes tell me to add one or two ________ of celery to a soup or stew.
a. cloves b. slices c. bunches d. sticks
15. She added a potato to her overly salty soup ________ make it less salty.
a. so that b. as a result of c. in order to d. so as not to
16. “I’ll make steak pie for dinner.” “ ________”
a. I’d love to. b. You’re right. c. Please, do it. d. Great! I can’t wait.
17. Nick has just returned from his holiday looking relaxed and ________.
a. cool b. worried c. tanned d. exhausted
18. The seaside resort always gets overcrowded in ________ season.
a. low b. peak c. off d. hard
19. Susan ______ a bit of Spanish when she was living in Mexico.
a. looked up b. got by in c. picked up d. took in
20. “Do you find it interesting to travel alone?” “ ________”
a. You’re welcome, b. Never mind. c. What a pity! d. No, not at all.
III. Find a mistake in each sentence that needs correction
21. Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments.
A B C D
22. My father used to giving me some good advice whenever I had a problem
A B C D
23. My sister spends 4 hours a day do the housework
A B C D
24. We were advised not drink the water in the lake.
A B C D
25. I’m looking forward to hear from you.
A B C D
26. After Tom ate dinner, he wrote several letters and went to bed
A B C D
27. Because his sickness , he didn’t take part in the English competition
A B C D
28. We has decided learning in group at Dung’s house on Sunday.
A B C D
29. The package must be wrapped carefully before it is post
A B C D
30. Have you ever read any novels writing by Jack London?
A B C D
IV. Read the passage, then choose the best answer for each question.
For a lot of people, however, it is difficult to get (31)______ the fear of eating insects. People
tend (32)____insects as invaders, especially when they are crawling on the food that we are
about to eat. (33)____ being able to eat insects without (34) ____ disgusted is cultural. Some
people cannot eat French cheese or stinky tofu because they weren’t brought up doing so. To
many of us, insects fail right into that category, making it difficult to even try them.
If given the chance, though, be courageous, insects can be (35) ______ and tasty, so long as
you can get over the “yuck” factor.
31. A. up B. over C. down D. on
32. A. to see B. seeing C. saw D. seen
33. A. However B. Although C. Meanwhile D. Therefore
34. A. feeling B. to feel C. had felt D. felt
35. A. nutrition B. nutritiously C. nutritionist D. nutritious
II. Read the passage carefully, then do the tasks.
The price of holidays can fluctuate a great deal throughout the year, so you can save a lot
if you are flexible with your travel dates and avoid peak holiday times. It can be also cheaper if
you book well in advance. Before your departure, make sure you get as much information
about your destination as you can. Find out if you require any special visas or permits to travel
there. Think about spending money as well. Will you be able to access your own money easily
enough or will you need to take cash with you? Think about eating larger lunches and smaller
evening meals to help your money go further, as lunch is generally cheaper. Make sure that
you keep sufficient identification with you at all times. It may also help to email a copy of your
passport details to yourself, in case it is lost or stolen. Label your suitcases clearly so that they
can be easily identified as yours. It can be useful to store a copy of your itinerary in a
prominent place in your suitcase so that the airline will know where to find you if your luggage
gets lost. Be sure to pack any medication or other essential items in your hand luggage. If your
flight is delayed, or your luggage is lost, these can be difficult to obtain in an airport or foreign
country.
36. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A.Travel procedures B.Travel advice. C.How to adjust travel dates D.Protect your luggage
37. Which one of these is NOT advisable according to the passage?
A.Research your destination B.Always bring identification
C.Apply for visas if necessary D.Save money by cutting out dinner.
38. According to the passage, your luggage should be ___________.
A.stored in a safe place B.tagged in case of being lost.
C.packed with your passport D.painted a bright colour
39. The underlined word ‘it' refers to your ___________.
A.identification B.luggage C.passport . D.flight
40. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.
A.travelling may cost more in peak season. B.you must always take cash with you
C.larger lunches cost more than smaller ones D.you can't get back your lost luggage overseas