UBND HUYỆN VĨNH BẢO ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KÌ I

NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

Môn:Tiếng Anh 9
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
from that of the others in each group. (2 questions)
1. A. variety B. factor C. anniversary D. accent
2. A. frustrated B. relaxed C.finished D. depressed

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently
from that of the others in each group. (2 questions)
3. A. exercise B. receive C. predict D. behave
4. A. experience B. reputation C. academic D. intermediate
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word. (2 questions)
5. Son Doong cave should be preserved for our descendants.
A. saved B. protected C. destroyed D. conserved
6. The majority of The Viet live along the Red River and The Mekong Delta.
A. minority B. a half C. all D. none
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word. (2 questions)
7. They are going to publish a guidebook to different beauty spots in Viet nam.
A. bring out B. turn down C. deal with D. look through
8. Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. enter B. return C. arrive D. visit
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that completes each of the
sentences. (12 questions)
9. Many people have objected to the use of animals in _____ experiments.
A. scientific B. scientist C. science D. scientificall
10. A ________is used to make the sound much louder so that many people can hear it from a distance.
A. rocket B. remote control C. telescope D. loudspeaker
11. I passed all my exams - I’m _______!
A the sky’s the limit B. once in a blue moon
C. out of this world D. over the moon
12. Huy: “I’m going to France for my summer holiday.” – Minh: “_____”
A. Lucky you! B. Oh my God! C. Good idea! D. OK. Cool!
13. Jim: “What about collecting used paper, bottles and plastic bags every day?’"
A. Because they can pollute the environment B. That's a very good idea. Let's do that
C. How come? Who can do that? D. What about this weekend?
14. They keep changing the decoration of the shop ___ they can attract more young people.
A. so that B. when C. although D. because
15. The man_______next to me kept talking during the film, _______really annoyed me.
A. having sat / that B. sitting / which
C. to sit / what D. sitting / who
16. Henry denied ……… a whole bag of chocolate chip cookies before lunch.
A. having ate B. to have eaten C. eating D. to eat
17. After the tourists ……. two hours in the gallery, they travelled to a craft village.
A. had spent B. spent C. have spent D. spend
18. Do you know who’s _________ his pottery workshop?
A. taking over B. bringing out C. passing down D. turning down
19. When did your grandparents set_________ this workshop?
A. in B. off C. out D. up
20. Because of the general pardon, most of the prisoners __________ by the end of the year.
A. were released B. are released
C. have been released D. will have been released
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. (2 questions)
21. Vietnam is the country of vivid colors and bold landscapes, with a dramatic coastline and a
compelling history.
A. a B. the C. of D. a
22. I'm going to take a taxi. Five miles are too far for me to walk
A. going B. miles C. are D. for
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
word/phrase that completes each of the blanks. (150-200 words)
If you would like to go to a beautiful, faraway place, you should choose the Hawaiian Islands.
Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, in 1959 the islands (23)______the 50th state of the U.S. Of all
the Hawaiian islands, Kauai may be the best place for vacation as it is called a tropical paradise. With
increasing (24)______ attraction, its population is getting higher especially in hot seasons. (25)______thick
green rainforests cover the island, the air makes your skin soft and smooth. There is little air pollution here,
and no stress. The beaches of Kauai are large part of its beauty; they are all lovely, clean, white sand. If you
want to meet colorful undersea creatures you may take a short course for diving. You need an enrolment to
get training from professional divers. They also make wide explanations about the characteristics of the
Ocean. As (26)______as you make a (27)______, reserve your place, buy your ticket and say goodbye to
your stressful city!
23. A. became B. obtained C. turned D. made
24. A.tourist B.guide C. place D. holiday
25. A. Because B.However C. Because of D. Although
26. A. soon B. fast C. early D. long
27. A. decision B. choice C. pick D. selection
VIII.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions that follow. (200-250 words)
London is a big city, but many of the people who live there regard it as a number of small towns put
together. Each district has it own identity and atmo¬sphere and some parts are even described by their
inhabitants as 'villages'. Much of the center of the city consists of shops and businesses and the majority of
people live in the suburbs. A great many of them travel to work in the city every day by train, bus, tube or
car; this is called commuting. Commuters might spend as much as two hours every morning getting to work
and another two hours getting home again. The cost of living in London is higher than in most other parts of
Britain, and many people are paid extra money on top of their salaries because of this. Millions of visitors
come to London every year from all over the world to see the famous sights, such as Buckingham Palace,
where the Queen lives, the clock tower from which Big Ben sounds the hours, and many other historic
buildings. London is also very famous for its theaters, red buses and black taxis Some people find it a noisy,
dirty place but it has many large, pleasant parks where everyone can enjoy some peace and quiet. London
has many attractions, both for people from overseas and for people from other parts of Britain.
28. According to many Londoners, London______
A. is like a combination of small towns B. is described as 'villages'
C. is a big city D. is regarded as a small town
29. The word 'commuters' in line 5 means ______
A. people who spend most time traveling to and from work.
B. people who usually travel to work by public transportation.
C. people who travels regularly by bus, train, or-car between their place of Work and their home (at some
distance).
D. people who live in the city, but work in the countryside.
30. Many people in London are paid extra money______
A. Because they have to spend much money for traveling
B. Because they usually work overtime.
C. Because they live in the suburbs but work in the city.
D. Because of the high cost of living.
31. Which of the following is not true about London? ______
A. All the districts of London are similar.
B. London has a lot of parks where people can enjoy some peace and quiet.
C. People from all over the world have been attracted to London.
D. Many people who work in London commute by train, bus, tube or car, from the suburbs.
32. What is the topic of the passage?______
A. London city B. The disadvantages of London
C. The globalization of London D. The benefits of London
IX. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the given
one. (4 questions)
33. People say that the powerful storm caused extensive damage to property.
A. The powerful storm is said to have caused extensive damage to property.
B. It was said that the powerful storm caused extensive damage to property.
C. That is said the powerful storm caused extensive damage to property.
D.The powerful storm is said to have been caused extensive damage to property.
34. I strongly disapproved of your behavior. However, I will help you this time.
A. Because of your behavior, I will help you this time.
B. Despite of my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
C. Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
D. Although I strongly disapproved of your behavior, but I will help you this time.
35. “What time did you come home last night, Mark?” said Tom.
A. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home the previous night.
B. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home last night.
C. Tom asked Mark what time he came home last night.
D. Tom asked Mark what time had he come home the previous night.
36. 34. I don’t have the key, so I can’t get into the house.
A. If I would have the key, I got into the house
B. If I had the key, I could get into the house.
C. If I have the key, I can got into the house.
D. If I will have the key, I get into the house.
X. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is BEST written from the words/phrases
given. (4 questions)
37. He/ wish/ know/ way/ the station.
A. He wishes he has known the way to the station.
B. He wishes he know the way to the station.
C. He wishes he can know the way to the station.
D. He wishes he knew the way to the station.
38. John/ have collect/ far more stamps/ I have.
A. John has collected far more stamps than I have.
B. John have collected far more stamps than I have.
C. John have collected far more stamp than I have.
D. John has collect far more stamps than I have.
39. Sue lives in the house. The house is opposite my house.
A.Sue lives in the house which is opposite my house.
B.Sue lives in the house who is opposite my house.
C.Sue lives in the house where is opposite my house.
D.Sue lives in the house and which is opposite my house
40. They/ used/ go/school/ bike / when/ they/ be/ young.
A. They used to go to school by bike when they were young.
B. They used to went to school by bike when they were young.
C. They used to go to school by bike when they are young.
D. They are used to going to school by bike when they were young.