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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I

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MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9

LISTENING
Task 1: Listen to the talk then choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
1. What new club are the speakers discussing?
A. A photography club. B. A sports club.
C. A music club. D. A cooking club.
2. Why is Danny interested in the photography club?
A. He wants to become a professional photographer.
B. He enjoys taking photos.
C. He wants to learn more about photography.
D. He needs extra credits.
3. What do Emma and Danny plan to do together?
A. Work at the animal shelter.
B. Join the school play.
C. Attend a community event.
D. Join the photography club and volunteer at the local animal shelter.
4. Where will the community service project take place?
A. At school. B. At the local animal shelter.
C. At the community center. D. At the library.
5. When is the school play taking place?
A. Next month. B. Tomorrow. C. Next Friday. D. Next semester
Task 2: Listen to the talk and fill in the gaps with no more than three words.
Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, has a rich history that reflects its long and complex
past. During the French colonial period, the city saw the construction of many (6)
________________ buildings, which can still be seen today. The Old Quarter, known for its (7)
________________ street names, was a vibrant area with busy markets and shops. Hoan Kiem
Lake, an important landmark, was created during the (8) ________________ Dynasty and is a
popular site for both locals and tourists. In the early 20th century, Hanoi also became known for
its (9) ________________ cultural institutions, which played a key role in the development of
Vietnamese arts and literature. This blend of old and new gives Hanoi its (10)
________________ charm and historical significance.

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LANGUAGE FOCUS
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from the others.
11. A. local B. collect C. overweight D. metro
12. A. artisans B. skills C. collections D. markets
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
13. A. assignment B. underground C. importance D. construction
14. A. memorable B. historical C. community D. experience
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
15. They are wondering __________ to go to buy traditional handicrafts.
A. what B. where C. how D. if
16. He could __________ all kinds of people because it was part of his job as a receptionist.
A. pass down B. deal with C. take care D. keep up with
17. The more vehicles on the road, the __________ the traffic congestion becomes during peak
hours.
A. worse B. best C. worst D. bad
18. If you drink enough water, you __________ more energetic throughout the day.
A. can feel B. will feel C. might feel D. would feel
19. James is quite easy-going. He can __________ well with many types of people.
A. get on B. take on C. go on D. come on
20. Do you think she will __________ the truth about her husband?
A. find up B. find out C. come back D. look around
21. I don’t know __________ to deal with this trouble?
A. when B. what C. how D. where
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each
of the following questions.
22. In the past, people commute by tram before it was replaced by other modern means of
transport.
A. the B. commute C. before D. replaced
23. The taller she gets, the more thinner she is.
A. taller B. gets C. more thinner D. is
24. I didn’t really want to go to their party, but I probably will go.

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A. didn’t B. want C. their D. will
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
25. “Do you mind carrying this suitcase for me?” - “__________”
A. Not at all B. That’s a good idea.
C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. No, thanks
26. “Would you like me to pick your son up?” - “__________”
A. Thank you. That’s so kind of you. B. No, I am not.
C. Sorry. I can’t D. It’s nice of you to say so
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
27. In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework.
A. invited B. made C. contributed D. encouraged
28. We should encourage students to join more social activities.
A. stimulate B. permit C. forbid D. prevent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
29. He declined my invitation to my farewell party because he was busy at work.
A. made B. turned up C. turned down D. accepted
30. To an American, success is the result of hard-work and self-reliance.
A. devotion B. enthusiasm C. laziness D. industry
READING
Read the following passage and decide whether these sentences are true or false.
Issues in big cities
These days, more and more people prefer urban life because of all the opportunities it
brings about, namely job opportunity, recreational facilities, decent education and high standard
of living. However, once they settle down in a city, they have to face up to more than one
problem.
To begin with, the life in the urban city is also very stressful and busy. City dwellers
often have a hectic pace of life, which means that they rarely have enough time for recreational
activities. People have to work hard and compete fiercely to earn a decent living, which puts
people under a lot of pressure. Moreover, working hard and extra working hours mean that urban
residents have very short time for their family and friends. Many people have complained that

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parents in the cities do not pay much attention to their children and people tend to talk less to
each other.
Furthermore, people have to put up with heavy pollution in the city. There are many
kinds of pollution such as air, water, land, noise and even light pollution. This is understandable
because there are numerous pollutants in the city. For example, exhaust fumes from vehicles or
emissions from factories are the main causes of air pollution. Pollution is detrimental to human
health. It can create some incurable diseases for people such as lung cancer when we inhale too
much fume and dusk.
Another serious problem is unemployment, while many people move to the city with
hope of find a job, their dreams turn sour due to the competitive job market. In the city the
demand for the quality of workforce is getting higher and higher. Poorly-trained workers from
rural areas may become jobless in the city.
In conclusion, should people want to move from the countryside to the urban areas, they
have to consider all the advantages and disadvantages before making up their mind.
Statements True False
31. There are more opportunities for people living in the urban areas than in
the countryside.
32. Although people in the city are busy, they can always have time for
entertainment activities.
33. People don’t have to suffer from heavy pollution in the city.
34. Urban residents don’t have much time for their family and friends.
35. The competitive job market in the city causes difficulties for workers with
low quality to find a job.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
SIMPLE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT ON A BUDGET
Plan to Cook at home
Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook
your own at home. Plan out our meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which
will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed
grains.
Eat less

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Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right
things. Start by cutting your portions of spicy meat and poultry. Or swap out meat and poultry
for cheaper vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils, tofu, and eggs for some of your meals.
Double Up on Vegetables
Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health. They are low in calories
and high in water and fiber - two things that keep you feeling full. Save cash by shopping for
those that are in season. Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition as
fresh since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness.
Get creative with your exercise options
You don’t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving. Instead, find fun activities
you enjoy for free. If you’re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try beginning
with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed.
Make friends with someone
One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social
network. Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay
motivated. One study found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss programme
together, they lost more weight than people who did the same programme on their own.
36. The advantage of cooking at home is __________.
A. to plan out your costly prepared meals
B. to choose foods that keep you full and are cheaper
C. to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains
D. to have food that is high in calories
37. In order to cut down on your daily calories, you should do all the following things EXCEPT
__________.
A. eat less meat and poultry
B. cut down on animal proteins for some of your meals
C. follow vegetarian diets for your meals
D. eat more beans, lentils, tofu and eggs
38. All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that __________.
A. frozen vegetables are not good for your health
B. you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season
C. vegetables can keep you feeling full
D. they help you lose weight effectively
39. We can infer from the article that __________.

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A. you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them
B. frozen vegetables are not good for your health
C. a partner can make you feel more motivated to lose weight
D. you should join a social network instead of going to a gym
40. The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. become more interesting in something
B. take someone out of a shell
C. peel something out
D. pay money for something
WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original one.
41. You don’t want to get sick, you should eat more healthily.
A. If you want to get sick, you should eat more healthily.
B. Unless you don’t want to get sick, you should eat more healthily.
C. Unless you want to get sick, you should eat more healthily.
D. Unless you want to get sick, you shouldn’t eat more healthily.
42. As my father gets older, he wants to travel less.
A. The older my father get, the less he want to travel.
B. The old my father get, the less he wants to travel.
C. The older my father gets, the less he wants to travel.
D. When my father gets older, the less he want to travel.
43. My father used to play football when he was young.
A. My father doesn’t play football when he was young.
B. My father doesn’t play football anymore.
C. My father play football anymore.
D. My father doesn’t play football anymore when he was young.
44. Read more books. You can broaden your knowledge.
A. If you read more books, you can broaden your knowledge.
B. If you read more books, you can’t broaden your knowledge.
C. Unless you read more books, you can broaden your knowledge.
D. If you don’t read books, you can broaden your knowledge.
45. She promised to meet me at the cinema this evening, but she didn’t arrive.
A. She promised to meet me at the cinema this evening, but she didn’t turn on.

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B. She promised to meet me at the cinema this evening, but she didn’t turn up.
C. She promised to meet me at the cinema this evening, but she didn’t turn off.
D. She promised to meet me at the cinema this evening, but she didn’t turn around.
46. Living in the city is much more expensive than living in the countryside.
A. Living in the countryside is much more cheaper than living in the city.
B. Living in the countryside is much as cheaper as living in the city.
C. Living in the countryside is much cheaper than living in the city.
D. Living in the countryside is a bit cheaper than living in the city.
47. Have Mike and Lisa decided where they should have their dinner?
A. Have Mike and Lisa decided where to have their dinner?
B. Have Mike and Lisa decided where should have their dinner?
C. Have Mike and Lisa decided where should they have their dinner?
D. Have Mike and Lisa decided where their dinner to have?
48. Jim always wants to know whether he should study abroad or not.
A. Jim always wants to know whether he study abroad or not.
B. Jim always wants to know whether studying abroad or not.
C. Jim always want to know whether to study abroad or not.
D. Jim always wants to know whether to study abroad or not.
49. Work harder or you will lose your job.
A. Unless you don’t work harder, you will lose your job.
B. If you work harder, you will lose your job.
C. If you don’t work harder, you will lose your job.
D. If you don’t work harder, you will not lose your job.
50. Save money from now and you can reward yourself with a long vacation at the end of the
year.
A. If you saved money from now, you can reward yourself with a long vacation at the end of the
year.
B. If you save money from now, you can reward yourself with a long vacation at the end of the
year.
C. If you save money from now, you could reward yourself with a long vacation at the end of the
year.
D. If you saving money from now, you will reward yourself with a long vacation at the end of
the year.
ĐÁP ÁN

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1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. French-styled 7. 36 traditional 8. Ly 9. cultural 10. unique

11. B 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. B 19. A 20. B 21. C 22. B 23. C
24. A 25. A 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C t 31. T 32. F 33. F 34. T 35. T 36. B
37. C 38. A 39. C 40. D 41. C 42. C 43. B 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. C
50. B

LISTENING TRANSCRIPT

Task 1: Listen to the talk then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Emma: Hey, did you hear about the new club starting next month?

Danny: No, what kind of club is it?

Emma: It's a photography club. I heard they're going to teach us how to take professional-
quality photos.

Danny: That sounds awesome! I've always wanted to learn more about photography.

Emma: Yeah, me too. I think it'll be a lot of fun.

Danny: Are you going to join?

Emma: Definitely. How about you?

Danny: Count me in! We can learn together.

Emma: Great! Oh, by the way, do you know about the community service project Mrs. Johnson
mentioned in class?

Danny: Yeah, she said we could volunteer at the local animal shelter.

Emma: That's a fantastic idea. I love animals.

Danny: Me too. Let's sign up together.

Emma: Absolutely. Speaking of school activities, have you bought your ticket for the school
play yet? Danny: Not yet. When is it?

Emma: It's next Friday. I heard it's going to be really entertaining.

Danny: I'll get my ticket tomorrow. Are you going?

Emma: Of course! I wouldn't miss it for anything.

Task 2: Listen to the talk and fill in the gaps with no more than three words.

Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, has a rich history that reflects its long and complex past.
During the French colonial period, the city saw the construction of many French-styled
buildings, which can still be seen today. The Old Quarter, known for its 36 traditional street
names, was a vibrant area with busy markets and shops. Hoan Kiem Lake, an important
landmark, was created during the Ly Dynasty and is a popular site for both locals and tourists. In
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the early 20th century, Hanoi also became known for its cultural institutions, which played a key
role in the development of Vietnamese arts and literature. This blend of old and new gives Hanoi
its unique charm and historical significance.

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