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TRƯỜNG THCS & THPT BẾN HẢI
KIỂM TRA HC KỲ 1–NĂM HC 2024 - 2025
MÔN TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI LỚP 9
Thời gian làm bài :45.phút
Họ tên:......................................................Lớp............. SBD: ………..
A. LISTENING (2,5 points)
Part 1. You will hear a woman asking about a tour of a castle. Listen and complete the note with
No more than TWO WORDS:or:A NUMBER. You will listen twice.
CASTLE TOURS
Time of first tour: 10 a.m
Tour takes: 1. …………………..minutes
Price of family ticket: 2. £………………………..
Ticket includes: 3. tea or ……………………
Name of gardens: 4. ………………………….
What to see in gardens: 5. 600 year-old ……………
Part 2. Listen to Lisa talking to her friend about her home. Choose the best answer A, B, or C
for each question. You will listen twice.
6. Where does Lisa live?
A. on King Street B. on Queen street . C. on West
7. There's a big park and a good ………………….in Lisa’s neighborhood.
A. swimming pool B. supermarket C. bookstore
8. Lisa wishes she lived near a…………..
A. stadium B. movie theater C. bookstore
9. What's her house like?
A. it’s high B. it’s small C. it’s big
10. Lisa’s house doesn’t have ………………?
A. swimming pool and bath B. living room and kitchen C. bath and bedroom
B. READING (2.5 points)
Part 1. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (A, B or C) for each of the
following questions
Ha Long Bay is located in the northeast of Vietnam, in the Gulf of Tonkin. It is famous for
natural beauty with emerald waters and thousands of limestone islands and islets. The bay covers an
area of about 1,553 square kilometers and is home to nearly 2,000 islands, some of which are
uninhabited. The largest and most well-known islands and caves include Tuan Chau, Ti Top Islands,
Dau Go Cave, and Sung Sot Cave.
Ha Long Bay was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 for its exceptional
beauty and ecological importance. The name "Ha Long" means "Descending Dragon" in Vietnamese,
and according to legend, the bay's islands were created by a dragon that descended into the sea.
The bay offers a wide range of activities for tourists, including boating, kayaking, swimming,
and exploring caves. Many visitors also enjoy visiting floating fishing villages and learning about the
local culture. In addition, Ha Long Bay is home to a rich variety of marine life and wildlife, making it
an important location for conservation efforts.
11. What is the passage about?
A. A natural wonder of Vietnam B. A man-made wonder of Vietnam
C. Sung Sot Cave of Ha Long
12. How many islands are there in Ha Long Bay?
A. about 1,553 islands B. nearly 1,000 islands C. nearly 2,000 islands
13. Tourists can do all of the following activities EXCEPT ______
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A. boating B. swimming C. go skiing
14. The word “well-known” in the second paragraph could be best replaced by__________
A. good B. famous C. stunning
15. Ha Long Bay was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of_________
B. it is a floating fishing village and home of wildlife
C. its majestic beauty and ecological importance
C. its agricultural production and fishing villages
Part 2. Read an email from Betty to a friend, Linda. Choose the correct answer( A, B or C) for
each gap to complete the following passage.
Dear Betty,
I hope this email finds you well. I want to share with you about the living environment in my
neighborhood.
I live in a small, peaceful area surrounded by greenery. There are many trees and flowers along the
streets, (16)________ make the air fresh and pleasant. The houses here are mostly small and cozy,
with gardens where people grow flowers, vegetables, or fruits. My (17)______ are friendly and often
greet each other when we meet.
One thing I love about my neighborhood is the nearby park. It’s a great place to relax, exercise, or
have picnics with friends and family (18)______weekends. The park has a small playground for kids
and a walking path for everyone.
However, there are some drawbacks. The biggest issue is the lack of public transportation. It
(19)____ time to get to the city center, which can be inconvenient. There aren’t many shops or
entertainment options close by, (20)_____ we often have to drive for shopping or dining out.
Despite these minor inconveniences, I really enjoy living here. It’s a calm and healthy place, perfect
for escaping the noise of the city.
Best regards,Linda
16. A. who B. whom C. which
17. A. neighbors B. village C. friends
18. A. in B. to C. at
19. A. takes B. makes C. gives
20. A. but B. so C. and
C. WRITING (2.5 points)
Part 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions
21. My family like living in the countryside, so we move to this neighborhood three weeks ago.
A. living B. move C. neighborhood D. the
22. He wishes he could receive new toys on her birthday
A. wishes B. receive C. her D. on
Part 2. Rewrite or combine the following sentences in a meaningful way.
23. “Let’s go for a walk in the park.” said Nam.
=>Nam suggested …………………………………………………….………………….
24. This is our new teacher. She is teaching us Maths this semester. (who)
=>This is…………………………………………………….…………………………….
25. “What are you doing now? Tom asked me
=>Tom asked me…………………………………………………….…………………….
26. It’s a pity that there is no air conditioner in my bedroom.
=> I wish ……………………………………….………………….…………………….
Part 3. Write a paragraph (80 -100 words) about one of tourist destinations in Vietnam.
You can use following questions as cues.
- What is its name?/ Where is it?/ What is it famous for?
- What can you do there?/ Why do you like it
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I. LISTENING:
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II. READING COMPREHENSION:
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
III. WRITING:
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