DIEN BAN EDUCATION
AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT
THE SECOND SEMESTER TEST
SCHOOL YEAR: 2023-2024
Subject: English 9 - (10 years)
Time: 60 minutes
A. LISTENING (2.0 pts)
Part 1: Listen to what they say and decide if the statements are True(T) or False (F) (1.0pt):
1. The customers want two tables. ………………..
2. There are two customers eating together. ………………..
3. The two customers order the same starter. ………………..
4. Both customers order the Thai chicken for their main course. ………………..
5. The customers order some mineral water. ………………..
Part 2:Listen and match the correct information in column A with the idea in column B (1.0pt):
A B
6. 2021 A.that will help scientists better understand the universe.
7. An increasing number of
countries and commercial
companies
B. has been a goal of planetary scientists since the early days of
the space age.
8. The year will start with
an exciting project
C. is a great year for space exploration.
9. Returning samples of
Mars to Earth
D. to observe the first galaxies that formed in the early universe.
10. Its mission is E. are investing in technology to venture into the heavens..
B. LANGUAGE COMPONENTS (2.0 pts)
I. Choose the word A, B, C or D whose stress pattern is different from the others. (0.4 pt)
11. A. telescope B. commercial C. spacecraft D. galaxy
12. A astronaut B. adventure C. confusion D. impression
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (1.6 pts)
13. Find one odd word.
A. expedition B. trip C. resort D. tour
14. All food products should carry a list of ……… on the packet.
A. elements B. ingredients C. foods D. materials
15. Linh………….. up some Spanish when she was living in Mexico.
A. took B. looked C. picked D. learnt
16.Viet Nam used to be male-dominated, with men being the voice of the family and society.
A. men doing housework B. men doing extra work
C. men earning money D. men playing the leading role
17. I am interested in ….... history, especially …….... history of Western of Europe.
A. the-a B. x -the C. a -a D. the- x
18. If you want to be healthy, you ………. reduce the amount of fast food you eat everyday.
A. should B. may C. need D. would
19.Albert Einstein,................ was such a brilliant scientist, introduced the theory relativity.
A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
20. Some people say that the role of family …………….. to fit the development of society.
A.will be changed B.changes C.will change D.is changed
C. READING (2.0 pts)
I. Read and fill in the suitable word in the blanks. (1.0 pt)
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because which language with speak
Being able to speak English gives you a lot of advantages while you’re travelling to another
country. English is the global (21) ………….which means it is spoken in many countries by many
people. Communicating (22) ………… local people will be easier when you speak English. Even
though, not everyone can (23) ………. English fluently, common phrases in English can be
understood by most people. This will come in handy when you’re talking to drivers, hotel staffs,
asking for directions or haggling for better price. Speaking English will also enhance your travelling
experience (24) …………you can get a lot of information about a country or a tourist attraction.
Many interesting facts (25)…..……can be found on location or on websites are usually available in
the native tongue and English
II. Read the passage ,then choose the correct answers. (1.0 pt)
Son Doong cave has become more famous after the American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
aried a live programme featuring its magnificence on " Good Moring America" in May 2015.
Located in Quang Binh Province, Son Doong Cave was discovered by a local man named
Ho Khanh in 1991, and became known internationally in 2009 thanks to British cavers, led by
Howard Limbert. The cave was formed about 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away
the limestone underneath the mountain. It contains some of the tallest known stalagmites in the
world-up to 70 metres tall.The cave is more than 200 metres wide, 150 metres high, and nearly 9
kilometres long, with caverns big enough to fit an entire street inside them. Son Doong Cave is
recognised as the largest cave in the world by BCRA (British Cave Research Association) and
selected as one of the most beautiful on earth by the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation).
In August 2013, the first tourist group explored the cave on a guided tour. Permits are now
required to access the cave and are made available on a limited basis. Only 500 permits were
issued for the 2015 season, which runs from February to August. After August, heavy rains
cause river levels to rise and make the cave largely inaccessible.
26. Where is Son Doong Cave located?
A.In Quang Ngai B. In Quang Binh C.In Quang Nam D. In Phu Tho
27. Who was discovered the cave?
A. By a local man named Ho Khanh B. By Howard Limbert
C. By a woman named Ho Khanh D. By the tourits
28. When can tourists explore the cave?
A. From October to December B. From March to August
C. From February to August D. From December to February
29. From the passage, we know that ……………………
A. there is a street inside Son Doong Cave B. Few tourists want to come to the cave.
C. the cave is always covered with rain water D. tourists need permission to explore the cave
30. The word “inaccessible” in the passage probably means……………….
A. may be flooded B. can not be reached C. need to be careful D. should not be accessed
D. WRITING (2.0 pts)
I. Circle A, B, C or D which is not correct in standard English. (0.4 pt)
31. To make this soup, you need two slices of celery.
A B C D
32. If you do more exercise, your muscles would be stronger.
A B C D
II. Rewrite the sentences so as its meaning keeps unchanged. (0.8 pt)
33. Mr. Lam always talks too loudly in public places. I don’t like him. (Relative clause)
=> ..……………………………………………….………………….………………
34. Mai hasn't practised her Italian for a long time. (rusty).
=> ………………………………………….………………….……………….…
III. Write c
omplete sentences from the words given.
(0.8 pt)
35. More flyovers / build / reduce/ traffic / the city / next year / .
=> ………………………………………….………………….……………….…
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36. My brother /take/ English course/ before / he/ immigrate/ USA / last month/ .
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
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