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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 giao đề)
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. handicraft
B. famous
C. attract
D. pass
Câu 2.
A. looked
B. walked
C. lived
D. stopped
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. local
B. metro
C. urban
D. remind
Câu 4.
A. balance
B. advice
C. healthy
D. habit
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. The artisans in my village always ______ their traditional craft skills to the younger generation.
A. look around
B. pass down
C. take off
D. get up
Câu 6. We did not know ______ to make conical hats, so we asked a local artisan for help.
A. how
B. what
C. who
D. where
Câu 7. Public transport in this city is much ______ than it was five years ago.
A. convenient
B. more convenient
C. as convenient
D. most convenient
Câu 8. Teenagers should ______ on fast food and sweet drinks to stay in shape.
A. cut down
B. run out
C. go on
D. look up
Câu 9. While Lan ______ her homework last night, the lights suddenly went out.
A. is doing
B. does
C. was doing
D. has done
Câu 10. Many people move to big cities because there are more job ______ here.
A. problems
B. opportunities
C. difficulties
D. vehicles
Câu 11. You ______ stay up late before an exam; getting enough sleep is very important.
A. ought to
B. shouldn't
C. must
D. have to
Câu 12. Tom felt completely ______ because he had too many assignments to complete before Monday.
A. stressed
B. delighted
C. calm
D. confident
Câu 13. The local authority is trying to build a modern ______ system to reduce traffic jams.
A. artisan
B. pottery
C. underground
D. speciality
Câu 14. Mai has an exam tomorrow, so she needs to ______ her time effectively.
A. manage
B. waste
C. spend
D. lose
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Câu 15. Peter is talking to Mai after school.
Peter: "Would you like to visit Bat Trang pottery village with my family this Sunday?"
Mai: "______"
A. Yes, I'd love to.
B. You're welcome.
C. Not at all.
D. Never mind.
Câu 16. Nick is asking his teacher for advice.
Nick: "I often feel anxious before exams. What should I do, teacher?"
Teacher: "______"
A. That sounds terrible.
B. Congratulations on your success!
C. You should take short breaks and review lessons early.
D. Yes, please.
Read the following announcement 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.
TEEN WELL-BEING WORKSHOP
The Youth Club is organizing a weekend workshop to help students develop healthy habits and manage stress effectively:
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., this Sunday.
- Location: School Hall.
- Highlights:
+ Learn practical tips to (17) ______ a well-balanced daily routine.
+ Participate in light physical exercises to stay in good (18) ______.
+ Receive useful advice from psychologists on how to overcome exam (19) ______.
- Registration: Please (20) ______ online via our school forum before Friday. Admission is completely free!
Câu 17.
A. maintain
B. destroy
C. avoid
D. cancel
Câu 18.
A. trouble
B. shape
C. danger
D. silence
Câu 19.
A. stress
B. peaceful
C. craft
D. delightful
Câu 20.
A. replace
B. protect
C. register
D. remind
A. dangerous
B. useful
C. bad
D. beneficial
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.
Living in a big city brings both benefits and challenges. On the one hand, cities offer modern facilities, high-quality schools, and many entertainment centres. Young people can easily find places to relax, such as cinemas, parks, and shopping malls. Moreover, public transport is becoming more and more (21) ______, which makes travelling around the city convenient.
On the other hand, city dwellers have to deal with several problems. Air pollution is getting worse because of smoke from factories and vehicles. (22) ______, traffic congestion during rush hours often wastes a lot of time. To solve this problem, the local government is encouraging citizens to (23) ______ public buses or the metro line instead of private motorbikes. In addition, planting more green trees can help improve the air (24) ______. If everyone joins hands, our cities will certainly become (25) ______ places to live.
Câu 21.
A. reliable
B. dangerous
C. dirty
D. narrow
Câu 22.
A. Although
B. In addition
C. However
D. Because
Câu 23.
A. make
B. give
C. use
D. drive
Câu 24.
A. quality
B. price
C. system
D. sound
Câu 25.
A. bad
B. worse
C. better
D. well
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.
For many teenagers today, school life can be very busy and demanding. Between classes, homework, extra tuition, and school clubs, students often find it hard to manage their time. As a result, many teens feel tired and stressed out, which negatively affects their study results and overall well-being.
To stay healthy, doctors advise teenagers to build good daily habits. First of all, physical activity is essential. Doing sports, cycling, or simply walking for 30 minutes every day helps release tension and improve blood circulation. Secondly, having a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, and water gives the body the energy it needs. Teenagers should avoid skipping breakfast because it is the most important meal of the day.
Finally, getting enough sleep is crucial for mental health. Many teens have the habit of checking social media on their smartphones late at night. The blue light from screens makes it harder to fall asleep. Therefore, teens should turn off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime. By planning their schedule well and taking care of their bodies, teens can enjoy a happy and healthy school year.
Câu 26. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. How to use smartphones safely before bedtime.
B. The reasons why teenagers like fast food.
C. Ways for teenagers to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
D. The benefits of joining school clubs.
Câu 27. According to paragraph 1, why do many teenagers feel tired and stressed?
A. Because they have to manage a very busy schedule with many tasks.
B. Because they do not have any homework to do.
C. Because they do not want to go to school.
D. Because their parents force them to play sports.
Câu 28. The word "crucial" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. unimportant
B. very important
C. simple
D. dangerous
Câu 29. The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. blood circulation
B. breakfast
C. bedtime
D. getting enough sleep
Câu 30. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Walking 30 minutes each day can help reduce stress.
B. Teenagers should skip breakfast to have more time for homework.
C. Blue light from phones can cause difficulty in sleeping.
D. A balanced diet includes vegetables, fruits, and water.
Read the following passage 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 31 to 34.
Living in a big city offers many attractive opportunities, but it also brings certain difficulties for teenagers. (31) ______. They can easily visit modern shopping malls, entertainment centres, and well-stocked public libraries. In addition, extensive metro and bus lines make travelling convenient without having to rely on private vehicles. (32) ______. Main roads are constantly crowded during rush hours, leading to prolonged traffic jams and severe air pollution. Furthermore, the fast pace of urban life often puts considerable pressure on young people. (33) ______. To overcome these problems, urban adolescents need to develop effective time-management skills. (34) ______. By maintaining a sensible balance between studying and relaxing, teens can enjoy the energetic atmosphere of the city while keeping fit and healthy.
Câu 31.
A. First of all, cities provide young people with great educational and recreational facilities.
B. However, many students prefer living in quiet and peaceful rural villages.
C. Therefore, public transport is becoming much more expensive for students.
D. As a result, schools in remote regions have fewer modern facilities.
Câu 32.
A. Besides, city dwellers always enjoy absolute silence throughout the day.
B. On the other hand, urban life brings about several noticeable challenges.
C. For instance, traditional craft villages attract crowds of foreign tourists.
D. In conclusion, every family should move back to the countryside immediately.
Câu 33.
A. Many teenagers also suffer from stress caused by heavy homework loads and noisy surroundings.
B. Renting an apartment in the countryside usually costs more than living in big cities.
C. Most urban students rarely need to worry about final exams or school deadlines.
D. Green open spaces and peaceful parks are located in every corner of the city.
Câu 34.
A. They ought to spend all their spare time playing competitive online video games.
B. They should also do regular physical exercise to reduce daily stress and anxiety.
C. They must avoid taking part in any outdoor sports or voluntary social work.
D. They have to quit attending extra classes in order to focus only on social life.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Câu 35. Living in a village is not as noisy as living in a city.
A. Living in a city is noisier than living in a village.
B. Living in a village is noisier than living in a city.
C. Living in a city is as quiet as living in a village.
D. Living in a village is the most noisy.
Câu 36. "You should drink at least two litres of water every day," the doctor told Nam.
A. The doctor advised Nam not to drink water every day.
B. The doctor advised Nam to drink at least two litres of water every day.
C. The doctor ordered Nam drinking water every day.
D. The doctor asked Nam if he drank water every day.
Câu 37. I have no idea how I can solve this math problem.
Câu 37. Read the following text message and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer.
> Hi Minh,
> I won't be able to come to our study group this afternoon because I have to visit my grandparents in Bat Trang craft village. Could you please send me your notes from Unit 3? Thanks!
> Phong
What does Phong want Minh to do?
A. Travel with him to Bat Trang craft village this afternoon.
B. Cancel the study group until next weekend.
C. Share the study notes from Unit 3 with him.
D. Visit his grandparents in the countryside after school.
Câu 38. What does the sign say?
[Hình vẽ]
A. You are allowed to talk freely and play loud music in this area.
B. You must silence your mobile phones and avoid making noise here.
C. You can purchase mobile phones at a special discount in this room.
D. You should make phone calls outside before entering the library.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct sentence made from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Câu 39. They / not know / where / find / reliable information / about / the craft village.
A. They don't know where to find reliable information about the craft village.
B. They doesn't know where finding reliable information about the craft village.
C. They not know where to find reliable information about the craft village.
D. They didn't knew where to find reliable information about the craft village.
Câu 40. If / you / want / stay / healthy / you / ought / do / exercise / regularly.
A. If you want stay healthy, you ought doing exercise regularly.
B. If you want to stay healthy, you ought to do exercise regularly.
C. If you wanted to stay healthy, you ought to do exercise regular.
D. If you will want to stay healthy, you ought to doing exercise regularly.
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Hướng dẫn chấm chính thức
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
NĂM HỌC 2026 – 2027
Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp 9
(Hướng dẫn chấm gồm 02 trang)
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM VÀ THANG ĐIỂM
A. HƯỚNG DẪN CHUNG
- Đề thi gồm 40 câu hỏi trắc nghiệm khách quan 4 lựa chọn.
- Mỗi câu trả lời đúng được 0,25 điểm.
- Tổng điểm toàn bài: 10,0 điểm.
B. ĐÁP ÁN VÀ THANG ĐIỂM
Câu | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Đáp án | B | C | D | B | B | A | B | A | C | B |
Câu | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Đáp án | B | A | C | A | A | C | A | B | A | C |
Câu | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Đáp án | A | B | C | A | C | C | A | B | B | B |
Câu | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Đáp án | A | B | A | B | A | B | C | B | A | B |
C. GIẢI THÍCH CHI TIẾT CÁC CÂU ĐỌC HIỂU, ĐIỀN TỪ VÀ VIẾT
- Câu 1 (B): famous phát âm là /eɪ/, các từ còn lại phát âm là /æ/ hoặc /ɑː/.
- Câu 2 (C): lived phát âm đuôi -ed là /d/, các từ còn lại phát âm là /t/.
- Câu 3 (D): remind trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, các từ còn lại âm tiết 1.
- Câu 4 (B): advice trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2, các từ còn lại âm tiết 1.
- Câu 5 (B): Cụm động từ pass down = truyền lại (cho thế hệ sau).
- Câu 6 (A): Cấu trúc từ để hỏi + to-V: how to make (cách làm).
- Câu 7 (B): So sánh hơn với tính từ dài more convenient than.
- Câu 8 (A): Cụm động từ cut down on = cắt giảm (đồ ăn nhanh).
- Câu 9 (C): Quá khứ tiếp diễn kết hợp quá khứ đơn: hành động đang diễn ra (was doing) thì hành động khác cắt ngang (went out).
- Câu 10 (B): Cụm danh từ job opportunities = cơ hội việc làm.
- Câu 11 (B): shouldn't = không nên (thức khuya trước ngày thi).
- Câu 12 (A): stressed = căng thẳng, áp lực (do có quá nhiều bài tập).
- Câu 13 (C): underground system = hệ thống tàu điện ngầm.
- Câu 14 (A): manage time = quản lý thời gian hiệu quả.
- Câu 15 (A): Lời đáp nhận lời mời: "Yes, I'd love to."
- Câu 16 (C): Đưa ra lời khuyên phù hợp khi học sinh lo âu trước kì thi.
- Câu 17 (A): maintain a routine = duy trì nề nếp sinh hoạt.
- Câu 18 (B): Cụm stay in good shape = giữ dáng, duy trì thể trạng tốt.
- Câu 19 (A): Cụm exam stress = căng thẳng thi cử.
- Câu 20 (C): register online = đăng ký trực tuyến.
- Câu 21 (A): reliable = đáng tin cậy (giao thông công cộng ngày càng tiện và chuẩn giờ).
- Câu 22 (B): In addition = Thêm vào đó (bổ sung một vấn đề nan giải khác của đô thị).
- Câu 23 (C): use public buses = sử dụng xe buýt công cộng.
- Câu 24 (A): Cụm air quality = chất lượng không khí.
- Câu 25 (C): So sánh hơn: become better places to live.
- Câu 26 (C): Ý chính bài đọc: Các phương pháp giúp tuổi teen duy trì lối sống lành mạnh, cân bằng.
- Câu 27 (A): Dẫn chứng đoạn 1: Do phải gánh vác lịch trình bận rộn với nhiều nhiệm vụ học tập (busy and demanding).
- Câu 28 (B): crucial = vô cùng quan trọng, thiết yếu (very important).
- Câu 29 (B): Từ it thay thế cho breakfast ("Teenagers should avoid skipping breakfast because it is...").
- Câu 30 (B): Thông tin sai so với bài: Bài khuyên không nên bỏ bữa sáng (avoid skipping breakfast).
- Câu 31 (A): Đoạn mở đầu nói về mặt tích cực, câu sau nêu dẫn chứng về khu vui chơi giải trí và thư viện.
- Câu 32 (B): Chuyển ý sang mặt hạn chế của thành phố bằng liên từ đối lập On the other hand.
- Câu 33 (A): Nêu cụ thể áp lực cuộc sống đô thị: tiếng ồn và bài tập nặng nề.
- Câu 34 (B): Giải pháp lành mạnh: tập thể dục đều đặn để giảm căng thẳng.
- Câu 35 (A): Viết lại câu so sánh: "Làng quê không ồn ào bằng thành phố" = "Thành phố ồn ào hơn làng quê".
- Câu 36 (B): Lời khuyên chuyển sang câu gián tiếp: advised somebody to do something.
- Câu 37 (C): Tin nhắn yêu cầu: Phong xin Minh gửi ghi chép bài học Unit 3 (Could you please send me your notes...?).
- Câu 38 (B): Biển báo "QUIET ZONE" yêu cầu giữ trật tự và chuyển điện thoại sang chế độ im lặng.
- Câu 39 (A): Cấu trúc: S + don't know + where to V.
- Câu 40 (B): Cấu trúc: want to V và ought to V kèm trạng từ regularly.
