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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2026 – 2027
Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp 9
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
PHẦN I. TRẮC NGHIỆM KHÁCH QUAN (8,0 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 1.
A. played
B. learned
C. naked
D. smiled
Câu 2.
A. chef
B. chemist
C. character
D. chorus
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 3.
A. polite
B. machine
C. canal
D. promise
Câu 4.
A. artisan
B. determine
C. attraction
D. forbidden
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 5. My brother plays ______ guitar very well, but he never plays ______ football at the weekend.
A. the / the
B. a / the
C. the / ∅
D. ∅ / the
Câu 6. After the serious traffic accident, Mr. Dawson was taken to ______ hospital, and his wife went to ______ hospital to see him immediately.
A. the / the
B. ∅ / the
C. the / ∅
D. ∅ / ∅
Câu 7. We enjoyed our stay at the resort so much that we decided to remain there for ______ two days.
A. other
B. another
C. others
D. the other
Câu 8. Only two students passed the challenging entrance test; ______ failed.
A. other
B. another
C. the others
D. others
Câu 9. I could not finish the assignment because I had ______ time and received ______ assistance from my peers.
A. little / little
B. a little / a few
C. few / little
D. a few / few
Câu 10. ______ child in the classroom was given a special gift on the celebration day.
A. All
B. Every
C. Most
D. Both
Câu 11. Your new apartment is spacious, but ______ has a much better view of the city center.
A. our
B. ours
C. us
D. we
Câu 12. The government needs to take immediate action to ______ the pollution in industrial zones.
A. cut down on
B. run out of
C. get on with
D. face up to
Câu 13. Nobody was informed about the change of the schedule, ______?
A. weren't they
B. were they
C. was he
D. wasn't he
Câu 14. Let's visit Bat Trang pottery village this Sunday morning, ______?
A. will you
B. don't we
C. shall we
D. do we
Câu 15. I think she won't accept our invitation to the party, ______?
A. will she
B. won't she
C. don't I
D. do I
Câu 16. By the time the doctor arrived at the clinic, the emergency patient ______ treatment from the nurses.
A. received
B. had received
C. was receiving
D. receives
Câu 17. Lan hasn't visited her grandparents ______ she moved to the new neighborhood three months ago.
A. while
B. since
C. when
D. until
Câu 18. The local artisans have to ______ with imported goods that are much cheaper.
A. compete
B. competition
C. competitive
D. competitively
Câu 19. The teacher suggested that Nick ______ more time practicing his spoken English before the contest.
A. spends
B. spent
C. spend
D. is spending
Câu 20. Many teenagers are keen ______ exploring local handicraft villages to understand cultural values.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. about
Câu 21. My uncle is proud ______ his collection of antique conical hats carved with poetic verses.
A. of
B. in
C. for
D. with
Câu 22. The ancient bridge in our town has fallen into ______ after decades of severe weather and neglect.
A. preservation
B. disrepair
C. maintenance
D. reconstruction
Câu 23. In a big city, finding a quiet place to relax can often be a real ______.
A. challenge
B. challenging
C. challenged
D. challengingly
Câu 24. If we ______ water and electricity strictly, we could reduce our monthly living expenses significantly.
A. conserve
B. conserved
C. will conserve
D. have conserved
Câu 25. Unless the city council ______ public transport networks, traffic congestion will continue to worsen.
A. improves
B. doesn't improve
C. improved
D. won't improve
Câu 26. The air quality in metropolitan areas is getting ______.
A. more and worse
B. worse and worse
C. bad and worse
D. more badly
Câu 27. Mary was ______ exhausted after the hiking trip that she fell asleep right on the living room sofa.
A. such
B. too
C. so
D. very
Câu 28. It was ______ difficult question that none of the students could solve it within ten minutes.
A. so
B. such a
C. such
D. too
Câu 29. He decided to apply for that demanding job ______ he lacked adequate professional experience.
A. despite
B. because of
C. although
D. in spite of
Câu 30. The village is well-known for its lacquerware, ______ is exported to numerous countries worldwide.
A. that
B. which
C. who
D. where
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
Living in a megacity offers a wide variety of opportunities, but it also presents considerable obstacles for teenagers. First of all, the pace of life is so frantic that young people often feel stressed out with their hectic school schedules. Many students have to travel long distances by bus, (31) ______ causes physical exhaustion and takes away valuable leisure time. Furthermore, the lack of recreational areas makes it difficult for urban youths to play outdoor sports.
(32) ______, young citizens can benefit immensely from modern amenities. Cities are filled with reputable museums, extensive libraries, and state-of-the-art entertainment complexes. (33) ______ they learn how to manage their daily routine effectively, they can make the most of what urban centers provide. In addition, teenagers should participate (34) ______ community projects to develop soft skills and broaden their social circle. Developing a healthy balance between study and relaxation is essential for (35) ______ resident in the city.
Câu 31.
A. which
B. who
C. that
D. where
Câu 32.
A. Therefore
B. However
C. Because
D. Moreover
Câu 33.
A. Unless
B. Although
C. If
D. In case of
Câu 34.
A. on
B. in
C. with
D. for
Câu 35.
A. all
B. every
C. many
D. both
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40.
Traditional craft villages have played an indispensable role in shaping Vietnam's rich cultural heritage for centuries. From silk weaving in Van Phuc to ceramic making in Bat Trang, each community possesses specialized knowledge handed down through generations. These crafts not only reflect artistic brilliance but also provide stable livelihoods for thousands of rural households.
However, the rapid modernization of society poses unprecedented challenges to traditional artisans. Mass-produced plastic and industrial goods, which are cheap and readily available, have flooded the domestic market. Consequently, the demand for authentic handmade products has experienced a sharp decline. In addition, a growing number of younger villagers choose to leave their hometowns for big cities in search of lucrative office employment, leaving traditional workshops with an acute shortage of skillful successors.
To rescue these valuable craft villages from disappearance, local authorities and communities are joining hands to implement creative measures. Many villages have integrated craft production with eco-tourism, allowing domestic and foreign visitors to observe manufacturing processes and try creating their own pottery or woven fabrics. Furthermore, artisans are actively adopting digital platforms to advertise their goods directly to international consumers. With timely interventions and public support, traditional crafts can certainly adapt and flourish in the contemporary era.
Câu 36. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The financial benefits of leaving rural villages to work in large modern cities.
B. The history, current challenges, and revitalization strategies of traditional craft villages.
C. The superiority of industrial goods over handmade traditional handicraft items.
D. The process of manufacturing ceramics and silk in northern Vietnamese villages.
Câu 37. According to paragraph 1, traditional crafts are significant because they ______.
A. are completely controlled and funded by foreign enterprises
B. reflect artistic brilliance and provide stable incomes for rural families
C. replace the need for schools and vocational colleges in rural areas
D. require very little technical expertise and training to master
Câu 38. The word "lucrative" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. profitable
B. dangerous
C. temporary
D. exhausting
Câu 39. The word "their" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. traditional workshops
B. domestic markets
C. visitors
D. creative measures
Câu 40. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a solution to support craft villages?
A. Combining craft production with tourism activities.
B. Selling and marketing handcrafted items on digital platforms.
C. Lowering taxes completely on all imported plastic products.
D. Encouraging tourists to participate in making handicraft items.
PHẦN II. TỰ LUẬN (2,0 điểm)
Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
Câu 1. If you do not conserve fresh water carefully, you will face severe shortages in the future.
→ Unless ........................................................................................................................................
Câu 2. The local artisan was so skillful that he could carve sophisticated patterns on eggshells.
→ He was such ...............................................................................................................................
Câu 3. My family started living in this metropolitan area six years ago.
→ My family has .............................................................................................................................
Câu 4. "Why don't we organize a cleanup campaign around the municipal park this Saturday?" said Peter.
→ Peter suggested .........................................................................................................................
Câu 5. I regret that I cannot speak English fluently with foreign tourists.
→ I wish ..........................................................................................................................................
Câu 6. As the city becomes more crowded, finding convenient parking spaces becomes more difficult.
→ The more ....................................................................................................................................
Câu 7. The technician is repairing my father's laptop at the service center right now.
→ My father is having ....................................................................................................................
Câu 8. It takes Mary two hours to complete her English assignments every evening.
→ Mary spends ...............................................................................................................................
Câu 9. Although the weather was stormy and cold, the volunteers continued planting trees along the boulevard.
→ In spite of ...................................................................................................................................
Câu 10. "Do not touch the ancient pottery on display, children," the tour guide said.
→ The tour guide warned the children ..........................................................................................
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