BILL GATES EDUCATION SYSTEM
THANG LONG INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY & HIGH SCHOOL
Đề tham khảo
ĐỀ ÔN TẬP GIỮA HỌC KỲ I
Môn: Tiếng Anh – Lớp 9 (Global Success)
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
PHẦN III. SAMPLE TEST
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. passed
B. helped
C. wanted
D. watched
Câu 2.
A. laughs
B. stops
C. shops
D. bags
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. pottery
B. suburb
C. metro
D. attract
Câu 4.
A. electrician
B. community
C. facility
D. priority
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 youth club has ______ a survey to find out what local teenagers need.
A. looked around
B. carried out
C. turned down
D. passed down
Câu 6. The more carefully you plan your day, ______ it is to meet all your deadlines.
A. easiest
B. the easiest
C. the easier
D. easier
Câu 7. Could you tell me ______ reliable information about the community project?
A. where to find
B. where finding
C. where can I find
D. where I find to
Câu 8. If residents work together, they ______ make their neighbourhood cleaner and safer.
A. mustn't
B. can
C. shouldn't
D. needn't
Câu 9. We should ask an ______ to check the wiring in the old community centre.
A. engine
B. electricity
C. electrician
D. electrical
Câu 10. Mai feels ______ about the new green project because many volunteers have joined it.
A. physical
B. crowded
C. anxious
D. optimistic
Câu 11. The secret recipe for this local speciality has been ______ through many generations.
A. passed down
B. turned down
C. found out
D. looked around
Câu 12. A ______ diet gives teenagers enough energy to study and stay active.
A. well-known
B. well-balanced
C. well-paid
D. well-behaved
Read the following notice 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 13 to 16.
JOIN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CLEAN-UP
Help us make our community more (13) ______!
Meet at the community centre at 7:30 a.m. this Sunday.
Please bring gloves and wear (14) ______ shoes.
We will collect rubbish (15) ______ plant trees in the local park.
To take part, (16) ______ online by Friday.
Câu 13.
A. crowd
B. live
C. lively
D. liveable
Câu 14.
A. comfort
B. comfortably
C. comfortable
D. uncomfortable
Câu 15.
A. and
B. but
C. because
D. although
Câu 16.
A. look around
B. sign up
C. turn down
D. find out
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.
Câu 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Bat Trang is a famous pottery village near Hanoi. For centuries, local craftspeople have shaped clay into beautiful household and decorative products. Today, the village attracts many visitors who want to learn about this traditional craft. ______
a. As a result, tourism creates jobs and helps preserve the village's cultural identity.
b. Visitors can watch artisans at work and make their own pottery products.
c. These hands-on activities give tourists a deeper understanding of the craft.
A. a-b-c
B. a-c-b
C. c-a-b
D. b-c-a
Câu 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text in Question 17 most appropriately.
A. Modern cities should replace all traditional villages with new buildings.
B. By supporting responsible tourism, visitors can help Bat Trang develop sustainably.
C. Pottery products are always cheaper in supermarkets than in craft villages.
D. Only foreign tourists are interested in learning about traditional crafts.
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 19 to 24.
A healthy and balanced life is important for teenagers. If they (19) ______ nutritious food in their daily meals, they will have more energy for learning. A (20) ______ diet should contain fruit, vegetables, protein, and enough water. Regular exercise also keeps the body strong and helps students stay (21) ______. However, physical health is not the only concern. Teenagers should learn to give (22) ______ to urgent tasks and take short breaks when they feel stressed. Limiting social media can reduce (23) ______ and improve concentration. With sensible habits, students are more (24) ______ to enjoy school and maintain good mental health.
Câu 19.
A. exclude
B. include
C. avoid
D. replace
Câu 20.
A. well-known
B. well-balanced
C. well-paid
D. well-behaved
Câu 21.
A. active
B. activity
C. actively
D. action
Câu 22.
A. way
B. place
C. priority
D. attention
Câu 23.
A. deadlines
B. distractions
C. facilities
D. amenities
Câu 24.
A. like
B. liking
C. likely
D. alike
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 25. If you do not leave early, you may get stuck in heavy traffic.
A. You will avoid heavy traffic even if you leave late.
B. Leaving early means that there will be no traffic.
C. Unless you leave early, you may get stuck in heavy traffic.
D. You may leave early because the traffic is always light.
Câu 26. For Hoa, life in the countryside is more peaceful than life in the city.
A. Hoa thinks life in the city is not as peaceful as life in the countryside.
B. Hoa thinks life in the countryside is as peaceful as life in the city.
C. Hoa finds city life more peaceful than country life.
D. Hoa says neither city life nor country life is peaceful.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Câu 27. more / people / use / public transport / less / polluted / city / become /.
A. More people use public transport, less polluted the city becomes.
B. The more people use public transport, the city becomes less polluted.
C. The most people use public transport, the less polluted the city becomes.
D. The more people use public transport, the less polluted the city becomes.
Câu 28. you / tell me / how / deal with / exam stress /?
A. Can you tell me how do I deal with exam stress?
B. Can you tell me how to deal with exam stress?
C. Can you tell me how dealing with exam stress?
D. Can you tell me how deal with exam stress?
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 29. What does this sign say?
NO BICYCLES BEYOND THIS POINT
A. Cyclists must ride slowly after this point.
B. People must not take bicycles past this point.
C. Bicycles can be left anywhere beyond this point.
D. Only students may ride bicycles in this area.
Câu 30. What does this notice say?
CITY LIBRARY NOTICE
Please return all borrowed books by the due date.
A late fee will be charged for overdue items.
A. Readers may keep borrowed books as long as they wish.
B. The library charges a fee whenever readers borrow books.
C. Overdue books cannot be returned to the library.
D. Readers have to pay if they return books late.
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 following questions from 31 to 36.
Bat Trang, a well-known pottery village near Hanoi, has produced ceramics for centuries. Visitors can walk through narrow streets, watch skilled craftspeople shape clay, and buy original products in the local market. The village attracts both domestic and foreign tourists because it combines traditional culture with convenient access from the city centre.
In recent years, however, Bat Trang has faced several challenges. More visitors mean heavier traffic, more rubbish, and greater pressure on public spaces. Some workshops have introduced electric kilns and better waste-treatment systems to reduce smoke and pollution. Local young people also promote the village online and organise pottery-making experiences for tourists. These activities create jobs and help traditional skills remain relevant to modern life.
Protecting the village requires cooperation. Craftspeople need to maintain product quality, visitors should respect local customs, and the authorities must improve transport and environmental facilities. If these groups work together, Bat Trang can continue to develop without losing the character that makes it special.
Câu 31. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The history of public transport in Hanoi
B. Ways to become a successful craftsperson
C. The development and protection of Bat Trang pottery village
D. The differences between domestic and foreign tourists
Câu 32. The word "original" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. ordinary
B. cheap
C. ancient
D. unique
Câu 33. According to paragraph 2, one result of the increase in visitors is ______.
A. greater pressure on public spaces
B. a fall in the number of jobs
C. less interest in pottery experiences
D. the closure of all traditional workshops
Câu 34. The word "These activities" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. traditional skills
B. online promotion and pottery-making experiences
C. electric kilns and local markets
D. smoke and pollution
Câu 35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as necessary for protecting the village?
A. Maintaining the quality of pottery products
B. Respecting the customs of local people
C. Improving transport and environmental facilities
D. Building more high-rise apartment blocks
Câu 36. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Tourism should be completely stopped to protect Bat Trang.
B. Only the authorities are responsible for the village's future.
C. Sustainable development depends on balancing tourism and tradition.
D. Modern technology always destroys traditional craft skills.
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, 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 37 to 40.
Many teenagers find it difficult to balance schoolwork, family duties, and free-time activities. (37) ______. A simple weekly plan can help them see which tasks are urgent and which can wait. They should also divide large assignments into smaller steps. (38) ______. Another useful habit is turning off unnecessary phone notifications while studying. (39) ______. However, studying all day without a break is not a good solution. Short periods of exercise or relaxation can refresh the mind. (40) ______.
A. Finishing each small step gives them a sense of progress.
B. In this way, teenagers can work effectively while still protecting their well-being.
C. This reduces distractions and allows them to concentrate better.
D. Without good time-management skills, they may feel stressed and fall behind.
Câu 37.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Câu 38.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Câu 39.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Câu 40.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
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