ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ 1

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 (GS)

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.
A. didn’t B. want C. their D. will

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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 parents in the cities do not pay
much attention to their children and people tend to talk less to each other.

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 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
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

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 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 __________.
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

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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.
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.

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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.

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