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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA ĐỊNH KỲ – LỚP 9
Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
I. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 1.
A. wheat
B. whole
C. wheel
D. whether
Câu 2.
A. hold
B. family
C. celebrate
D. calm
II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. (2.5 pts)
Câu 3. I wish I ______ how to operate this machine!
A. know
B. knew
C. will know
D. have known
Câu 4. - ______ to your pen pal yet? - Not yet, I'm too busy.
A. Do you write
B. Are you writing
C. Did you write
D. Have you written
Câu 5. ______, farmers used buffalo-driven carts to transport agricultural products.
A. Tradition
B. Traditional
C. Traditionally
D. Untraditional
Câu 6. Do you ever wish you ______ go to England for higher education?
A. can
B. could
C. should
D. may
Câu 7. Is there a ______ gap between you and your parents?
A. generation
B. age
C. time
D. communication
Câu 8. The city has an exceptionally rich ______ of historic buildings.
A. heritage
B. tradition
C. custom
D. culture
Câu 9. I wish he ______ complaining about his parents and had a heart-to-heart conversation with them.
A. will stop
B. stops
C. has stopped
D. stopped
Câu 10. It is necessary for young people ______ about our history.
A. know
B. to know
C. knowing
D. known
Câu 11. All of us ______ all day on Saturday because we had to finish the project by Monday.
A. are working
B. were working
C. worked
D. have worked
Câu 12. Do you mind ______ me to the History Museum, Dad?
A. take
B. to take
C. taking
D. took
Câu 13. Our beliefs and history have been ______ orally by our people for thousands of years.
A. shown around
B. cheered up
C. passed down
D. taken off
Câu 14. I plan ______ all the foreign restaurants in the town.
A. try
B. to try
C. trying
D. to be trying
III. SIGNS AND NOTICES
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best answer for each question.
Câu 15. What does the sign say?
A. Smoking is allowed inside the building whenever you want.
B. Do not smoke inside the building at any time.
C. Smoking is only allowed in some places inside the building.
D. Smoking is encouraged inside the building.
Câu 16. What does the notice say?
"The cafe will have live music on Friday nights starting at 7 PM. Enjoy music while you dine."
A. Live music will be played on Saturday nights.
B. The cafe will have live music on Friday nights starting at 7 PM.
C. Music will be played only in the morning.
D. The cafe will not have live music this month.
IV. CLOZE TEST
Read the following school advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 20.
Advertisement 1: Share Your Travel Adventures
Title: Share Your Travel Stories!
Have you visited (17) ______ amazing place recently? Tell us about your adventures and what you have discovered! Whether you have explored (18) ______ new city or enjoyed (19) ______ activity, we want to hear from you.
Join us at [TravelStoriesHub.com] and (20) ______ your photos and tips. Inspire others with your journey and help them find new places to explore!
Câu 17.
A. a
B. the
C. an
D. some
Câu 18.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. of
Câu 19.
A. fun
B. funny
C. funnily
D. function
Câu 20.
A. do
B. bring
C. make
D. share
V. READING COMPREHENSION
Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (1.25 pts)
If we were asked exactly what we were doing a year ago, we would probably have to say that we could not remember. But if we kept a book and wrote in it an account of what we did each day, we should be able to give an answer. In a way, this is similar to history.
Most people are proud to tell you what their ancestors did in the past. We may call this remembered history. But many things have been forgotten because we do not have any written account of them. Sometimes people kept a record of the most important happenings in their country, but often it was destroyed by fire or in a war. Sometimes there was never any written record because the people of that time and place did not know how to write. For example, we know a lot about the people who lived in China about 2,500 years ago because they could write and leave written records for those who lived after them. But we know little about the people who lived just 200 years ago in central Africa, because they had no writing system.
Sometimes, even if people cannot write, they may know something of the past. They have heard about it from older people, and often songs, dances, and stories have been made about the most important past events, and these have been sung about, acted and told for generations.
Câu 21. "Remembered history" in the passage may refer to ______.
A. history based on a person's imagination
B. record of important happenings destroyed by fire or in a war
C. stories of important happenings passed down to younger generations
D. songs, dances, and stories about all events in our everyday lives
Câu 22. The underlined word "account" in the passage mostly means ______.
A. amount
B. report
C. happening
D. question
Câu 23. We know very little about central Africa 200 years ago because ______.
A. there was nothing to write down at that time
B. the people there did not keep a record
C. the written records were destroyed by a fire
D. the people there did not have a writing system
Câu 24. The underlined word "they" in the passage refers to ______.
A. people who cannot write
B. older people
C. songs, dances, and stories
D. the most important happenings
Câu 25. We can infer from the passage that we could know more about our past if our ancestors had ______.
A. kept written records of past events
B. not burnt their written records in wars
C. told more stories
D. made more songs and dances
Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Remembering the Past in a Changing World
In a rapidly changing world, the value of remembering the past is sometimes underestimated. Historic sites, traditional customs, and inherited cultural practices are not merely reminders of what happened long ago. They help communities understand who they are and why certain beliefs, celebrations, and ways of life have been preserved over time. When a temple, communal house, or monument is carefully maintained, it becomes more than an old structure; it becomes a visible connection between generations.
Preservation, however, should not be limited to repairing ancient buildings or placing cultural relics behind glass. It also involves keeping traditions alive in daily life. Customs such as worshipping ancestors, preparing traditional dishes, or taking part in local festivals can show gratitude to previous generations. These practices may seem simple, but they allow people to keep in touch with their cultural roots.
At the same time, remembering the past should not mean refusing change. Modern technology can help promote heritage through videos, exhibitions, and online records. Nevertheless, this must be done with care. If cultural heritage is treated only as entertainment, its deeper meaning may be lost. Therefore, the best way to safeguard the past is to combine preservation with respect, so that future generations can understand and value their cultural roots.
Câu 26. According to paragraph 1, what can happen when an old structure is carefully maintained?
A. It can become a meaningful link between different generations.
B. It can replace the need for customs and celebrations.
C. It can become valuable mainly because it attracts more visitors.
D. It can make communities focus less on their beliefs and ways of life.
Câu 27. The word "underestimated" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. not fully valued
B. carefully recorded
C. strongly protected
D. widely repeated
Câu 28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Preservation includes both physical protection and living cultural practices.
B. Repairing old buildings is less important than preparing traditional food.
C. Online records should replace festivals if heritage is to be promoted well.
D. Historic sites are useful mainly because they display cultural relics.
Câu 29. The phrase "These practices" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. worshipping ancestors, preparing traditional dishes, and joining festivals
B. repairing ancient buildings and putting cultural relics behind glass
C. making videos, exhibitions, and online records about heritage
D. preserving beliefs, celebrations, and ways of life over time
Câu 30. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Remembering the past requires both preserving heritage and respecting its meaning.
B. Modern technology is the most effective way to promote cultural heritage today.
C. Historic buildings are more important than customs in protecting the past.
D. Communities should keep traditions unchanged to protect their cultural identity.
Câu 31. The word "care" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. carelessness
B. recognition
C. gratitude
D. attention
Câu 32. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Using videos to promote heritage
B. Preparing traditional dishes
C. Receiving national recognition for a historic site
D. Placing cultural relics behind glass
VI. SENTENCE ARRANGEMENT
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Câu 33.
a. First, having a healthy lifestyle is important for everyone.
b. Moreover, using natural materials for art projects can be fun and creative.
c. Finally, a good parents-children relation helps kids feel safe and happy while growing up.
d. Also, families should spend time together, and they can do this by playing outdoors or participating in traditional games.
e. In addition, parents should support their children's activities, as this helps build strong relationships.
A. a - b - d - e - c
B. d - e - b - c - a
C. b - d - e - c - a
D. a - d - b - e - c
Câu 34.
a. In the past, Vietnamese families had a more traditional lifestyle that focused on community and family values.
b. Dear Minh, I hope you're doing well! I've been reflecting on the changes in Vietnamese lifestyles over the years.
c. Now, many people prioritize individual freedom and personal choices.
d. Firstly, the younger generation is more independent and often pursues their dreams without relying on family expectations.
e. Also, technology has made it easier for us to connect with others and access information.
f. Best wishes.
A. b - c - a - e - f - d
B. a - f - e - c - b - d
C. b - d - a - c - e - f
D. a - f - e - c - b - d
Câu 35.
a. Mia: I like that, but we need more than a picture and a date.
b. Mia: Great. That will show its value and our contribution to heritage preservation.
c. Mia: Our group has to present a historic site, but everyone wants the famous temple complex.
d. Noah: We can interview the guard and ask how local people helped preserve it after the flood.
e. Noah: Why not choose the old bridge near school? It has been around for years, but few students notice it.
A. c - d - a - e - b
B. a - e - c - d - b
C. c - e - a - d - b
D. b - d - a - e - c
VII. WRITING – SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. (1.0 pt)
Câu 36. The last time I visited my grandparents was a year ago.
A. I haven't visited my grandparents for a year.
B. A year ago, I often visited my grandparents.
C. My visit to my grandparents lasted a year.
D. At last I visited my grandparents after a year.
Câu 37. My brother really likes to own a cat.
A. My brother's only wish is that he owns a cat.
B. My brother wishes he owns a cat.
C. To own a cat is what my brother is thinking of.
D. My brother enjoys owning a cat.
Câu 38. You should research how life has changed in the past 20 years.
A. How life has changed in the past 20 years is your researching.
B. If I can, I'd like to research how life has changed in the past 20 years.
C. I advise you to research how life has changed in the past 20 years.
D. It's not good to research how life has changed in the past 20 years.
Câu 39. A burglar broke into the building. At the time the guard was sleeping.
A. Before a burglar broke into the building, the guard slept.
B. When a burglar was breaking into the building, the guard slept.
C. A burglar broke into the building as soon as the guard slept.
D. When a burglar broke into the building, the guard was sleeping.
Câu 40. They were living peacefully in the country. The war broke out.
A. Because they were living peacefully in the country, the war broke out.
B. Although they were living peacefully in the country, the war broke out.
C. The war broke out just as they were living peacefully in the country.
D. They were living peacefully in the country when the war broke out.
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