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THE FIRST TERM TEST OF ENGLISH 9
School year: 2023-2024
I. Objectives: By the end of this test, Ss will be able to
1. Knowledge:
- Use words and phrases related to the topic “Local environment”, “City life”, “Teen stress
and pressure”, “Life in the past”, “Wonders of Viet Nam” and “Viet Nam: then and now”
- Stress vocabulary related to the topic “Life in the past”, “Wonders of Viet Nam” and “Viet
Nam: then and now”.
- Use grammar notes learnt in units 1,2,3,4,5: used to, phrasal verb, wish sentence for the
present, question words before to-inf, reported speech, impersonal passive and suggest + V-
ing / clause with should
- Read and listen for general and specific information.
- Write complete sentences using words and grammar notes learnt in units 1,2,4,5.
2. Competences:
- Develop self-study skills.
3. Qualities:
- Be aware of the importance of the test.
II. THE TEST
Name:
………………………………..
Class: 9/
THE FIRST TERM TEST
Subject: English
Time: 45 minutes
Code: A
Marks
A. LANGUAGE COMPONENT: (2.0 pts)
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others (0.5pt)
1. A. cavern B. complex C. fortress D. preserve
2. A. astounding B. extended C. picturesque D. exciting
II. Circle the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. (1.5pts)
3. Her bold___________ shocked everybody present
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A. tradition B. habit C. behaviour D. practice
4. Hue’s most outstanding attractions are the emperors’____________.
A. fortress B. cavern C. citadel D. tombs
5. He is _________ of his children even when they misbehave.
A. tolerant B. sympathetic C. obedient D. cooperative
6. They used to ___________ to school when they were young .
A. walked B. walks C. walking D. walk
7. I wish my students __________ hard.
A. study B. studies C. studied D. were studying
8. She couldn’t decide what__________ to the fancy dress party..
A. wear B. wore C. wearing D. to wear
B. READING (2.0pts)
I. Read the text and fill in the blank with suitable words from the box. (1.0pt)
hospitality visiting attracted fabulous
Moc Chau has recently become a popular tourist attraction that draws travellers
throughout the year. People are (9)________________ to this lovely town to admire its
endless hills. The picturesque scenery here is unlike anything else in Viet Nam. Many places
remain untouched by people. Apart from its (10)_______________ scenery, Moc Chau is
also famous for its local dishes, which are new to outsiders. People usually try them out of
curiosity and end up falling in love with their amazing taste. Another attraction of this small
own is its honest and friendly people. (11)_______________ small villages in Moc Chau,
tourists are welcomed into the locals' homes and treated with homemade corn wine. The
warm and open (12)_________________ of the people here has made it a delightful
experience for domestic as well as international visitors. Located on 187 kilometres from Ha
Noi, Moc Chau can easily be reached by both private and public transport.
II. Read the text and choose the correct answer: (1pt)
50 years back in time and even before that, in the absence of the Internet and various
hi-tech toys, the entertainment world used to be so different from what it is nowadays.
Running wild on the pastures, and bathing in the river, children back then saw nature as
their playground and were curious to explore and enjoy it in their own creative ways. They
found small objects around them to make toys. Boys used branches as swords for mock
battles while girls used them as chopsticks to play imaginary restaurants. In this way,
children enjoyed themselves on the way to school, during school breaks, and even when
they were herding buffaloes. At that time, tug of war, hide and seek, and skipping were
popular games. Some have even made it through to today. The fact that those popular games
were meant to be played in groups made it easier and faster for children to make friends.
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Moreover, people rarely moved away from their hometown, so childhood bonds were even
stronger as children grew up playing together all their life.
13. Children in the past saw nature as ____________________
A. an entertainment B. an unknown environment
. beautiful
14. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about children's games in the past?
A. Some games are still played now.
B. Children could play them while they were herding buffaloes.
C. No game in the past is known to children nowadays.
D. Tug of war was familiar to most children.
15. What did boys use to make toys?
A. Leaves B. Branches. C. Swords D. Chopsticks
16. What does the word “their” in line 11 in the text refer to?
A. people B. friends C. children D. groups
C. WRITING (2.0pts)
I. Circle A, B, C or D which is not correct in standard English (0.5pt)
17. His friends wondered how help him overcome his stress.
A B C D
18. My classmates suggested to walk to school instead of riding a bike.
A B C D
II. Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given. (0.5pt)
19. Her brother has recovered from his operation. (GOT)
=> Her brother………………………………………………….
20. People know that Ha Long Bay is the most beautiful natural wonder of Viet Nam.
=> It is ………….. …………………………….………………………………………
III. Write the sentences, using the prompts. (1pt)
21. Our principal / suggest / that / we / keep / school / clean and tidy.
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=>……………………………………………………………………………….
22. He / wish / his son / not play / computer games / too much.
=>………….…………………………………………………………………….
IV. LISTENING (2.0pts)
1. Listen and choose the correct answer (1.0pt)
23. How many students were there in his class?
A. 10 B. 13 C. 15 D. 50
24. They used to ______________ to school.
A. walked B. went bare-footed C. went by bike D. went by bus
25. They learnt a little ______________________ at school?
A. history and maths B. maths and science C. history and science D. All are correct
26. After school, he had _________________
A. no homework B. no extra classes
C. a lot of time to play outside D. All are correct
2. Listen and choose True (T) or False (F) (1pt)
27. More tourists haven’t chosen to visit Ha Long Bay since UNESCO's recognition of its
natural beauty. ________
28. There are 1.969 islands concentrated in the southeast and the southwest. _______
29. Thien Cung, Dau Go, Sung Sot, and Tam Cung aren’t at the centre of the islands.______
30. People who are interested in history should visit Van Don Island, Poem Mountain, and
the Bach Dang River. _______
THE FIRST TERM TEST Marks
Tran Phu Secondary School Teacher: Nguyen Thi Hai
Name:
………………………………..
Class: 9 /
Subject: English
Time: 45 minutes
Code: B
A. LANGUAGE COMPONENT: (2.0 pts)
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others (0.5pt)
1. A. exciting B. picturesque C. astounding D. extended
2. A. preserve B. fortress C. cavern D. complex
II/Circle the correct answer A, B , C or D to complete each sentence. (1.5 pts)
3. It was her___________to take a nap after lunch.
A. tradition B. habit C. behaviour D. practice
4. A __________is a building that has been made stronger and protected against attack.
A. fortress B. cavern C. citadel D. tombs
5. Her father is a __________ man. He always cares about how she feels.
A. tolerant B. sympathetic C. obedient D. cooperative
6. My mother used to___________ outdoors when she was a child.
A. play B. plays C. played D. playing
7. I wish my children ____________ harder.
A. work B. worked C. works D. were working
8. He wondered where __________ those traditional handicrafts.
A. to get B. get C. got D. getting
B. READING (2.0pts)
I. Read the text and fill in the blank with suitable words from the box. (1.0pt)
hospitality visiting attracted fabulous
Moc Chau has recently become a popular tourist attraction that draws travellers
throughout the year. People are (9)________________ to this lovely town to admire its
endless hills. The picturesque scenery here is unlike anything else in Viet Nam. Many places
remain untouched by people. Apart from its (10)_______________ scenery, Moc Chau is
also famous for its local dishes, which are new to outsiders. People usually try them out of
curiosity and end up falling in love with their amazing taste. Another attraction of this small
own is its honest and friendly people. (11)_______________ small villages in Moc Chau,
tourists are welcomed into the locals' homes and treated with homemade corn wine. The
warm and open (12)_________________ of the people here has made it a delightful
experience for domestic as well as international visitors. Located on 187 kilometres from Ha
Noi, Moc Chau can easily be reached by both private and public transport.
II. Read the text and choose the correct answer: (1pt)