ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I - TIẾNG ANH 9

PART I. PHONETICS (1.0 point)

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.

Câu 2.

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.

Câu 3.

Câu 4.

PART II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (4.0 points)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Câu 5. Bat Trang is widely famous ______ its traditional pottery products.

Câu 6. We need to ______ on using single-use plastic bags to keep our town clean.

Câu 7. A skilled ______ made this beautiful vase completely by hand.

Câu 8. The traditional handicraft has been ______ from generation to generation in my village.

Câu 9. I don't know ______ to make traditional lanterns, so I asked my grandmother for help.

Câu 10. Living in a peaceful suburb is ______ than living in a crowded city center.

Câu 11. The ______ public transportation a city has, the cleaner its air becomes.

Câu 12. The more you exercise regularly, the ______ you feel every day.

Câu 13. You ______ stay up too late because lack of sleep will affect your study results.

Câu 14. Students ______ cheat in exams; it is strictly against the school rules.

Câu 15. Tomorrow is Sunday, so we ______ get up early for school.

Câu 16. Teenagers should learn how to ______ with stress during exam revision.

Câu 17. The local authority is trying to provide more sports ______ for children.

Câu 18. She gets on very well ______ her neighbours and always helps them when needed.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Câu 19. Lan is asking for help:
— Lan: "Could you show me the way to the local pottery museum?"
— A resident: "______"

Câu 20. David offers to help Mary:
— David: "Would you like me to carry this heavy box for you?"
— Mary: "______"

PART III. READING (2.5 points)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25.

My grandparents live in a peaceful (21) ______ on the outskirts of Da Nang. The neighbourhood is green, clean, and has all the necessary facilities for residents. There is a small park, a health clinic, and a bustling local market. What I like most is that people in the community always get (22) ______ well with each other. Near my grandparents' house, there is a traditional stone carving village. Many local artisans work hard to (23) ______ their ancestral craft. They create beautiful statues that are (24) ______ to visitors from all over the country. Whenever I visit my grandparents, I love looking around the workshops to see (25) ______ the artisans make each detailed sculpture.

Câu 21.

Câu 22.

Câu 23.

Câu 24.

Câu 25.

Read the following passage and decide whether the statements from 26 to 30 are True (T) or False (F).

Modern life in big cities offers numerous advantages, such as modern public transport, diverse educational opportunities, and large shopping centres. However, city residents frequently have to deal with high levels of stress and air pollution. Traffic congestion during rush hours takes up a great deal of time, making people feel exhausted.

To maintain a well-balanced lifestyle in a bustling city, health experts recommend that residents should adopt healthy daily routines. First, people should prioritize physical exercise, such as jogging in local parks or cycling instead of driving private vehicles for short distances. Second, teens and adults alike must cut down on fast food and avoid staying up late playing computer games. Finally, spending quality time with family members and building good relationships with neighbours will help reduce anxiety and create a friendly, supportive living community.

Câu 26. Living in a big city brings both modern amenities and challenges like traffic and stress.
Câu 27. Traffic congestion during rush hours helps people save much commuting time.
Câu 28. According to experts, exercising regularly is recommended for a balanced life.
Câu 29. People are encouraged to eat more fast food to cope with stress.
Câu 30. Good relationships with neighbours contribute to reducing anxiety in urban life.

PART IV. WRITING (2.5 points)

Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.

Câu 31. Ben Thanh Market is one of the most famous tourist ______ in Ho Chi Minh City. (ATTRACT)
Câu 32. The villagers are trying their best to ensure the ______ of their traditional craft. (PRESERVE)
Câu 33. Local community ______ helped elderly residents clean up the street after the storm. (HELP)
Câu 34. The newly built community library was ______ designed to save energy. (FUNCTION)
Câu 35. Eating a well-______ diet with plenty of vegetables helps students stay focused. (BALANCE)

Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the clues given.

Câu 36. I don't know where I can buy traditional silk scarves.
→ I don't know where __________________________________________________.

Câu 37. A big city is noisier than a quiet village.
→ A quiet village is ___________________________________________________.

Câu 38. If you practice English more often, you will become more fluent.
→ The more often ______________________________________________________.

Câu 39. I have a good relationship with my neighbours.
→ I get _______________________________________________________________.

Câu 40. Would you mind showing me the way to the railway station?
→ Could you __________________________________________________________?

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