Đề thi giữa kỳ I môn Tiếng Anh 9

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1. Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points ) 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. Question 1: A. embroideredB. knitted C. enjoyed D. studied Question 2: A. design B. compulsory C. stripes D. sculpture 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. Question 3: A. Association B. inspiration C. population D. encourage Question 4: A. inspiration B. improvement C. understanding D. mausoleum Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 5: Lan and Maryam are pen pals for over two years, but they first met only last week. A B C D Question 6: The material was very strong and did not wear out easy. A B C D Question 7: Lan is very depressing because her closest friend is moving to another city. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 8: Nowadays, Tan Chau artisans can produce silk of multiple colors they can meet customers’ demands. A. so B. so that C. but D. in order Question 9: The first jeans .completely from cotton. A. are making B. were making C. have made D. were made Question 10: wearing casual clothes makes students .self – confident. A. feel B. feeling C. to feel D. felt Question 11: Singers and movies stars always want to look . When they appear in public. A. fashionable B. colorful C. worldwide D. occasional Question 12: How many countries up to now? “Three countries” A. do you visit B. have you visited C. are you visiting D. did you visit Question 13: Jeans have never been out of fashion, and today young generation is still fond .wearing them. A. in B. at C. on D. of Question 14: You should take your shoes .when you go into the temples. A. up B. in C. off D. on Question 15: He did very well at the examination this morning so he feels very at the moment. A. sad B. unhappy C. relaxed D. worried Question 16: We lost the match because we played . than the other team did. A. badly B. worse C. better D. best 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. Question 17: Nam: Thank you so much for showing me around today. Tuan: , It’ll be good fun. A. That’s ok B. Thank you so much. C. Yes, please D. Sure Question 18: Peter: You must be Mary’s mother. Mary’s mother: ., I am. A. You are welcome B. Certainly, I am C. That’s right D. No worries Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 19: I don’t know where I can put the keys A. have no idea B. has no idea C. don’t have no idea D. am really sure Question 20: Math and English are compulsory subjects on this course. A. interesting B. required C. difficult D. optional 1
2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 21: The people in this region are very friendly. A. kindliness B. tiredness C. ugliness D. unfriendly Question 22: I feel worried when I have to wait for the bus in that neighborhood. A. nervous B. untroubled C. happy D. pleased 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. There are many (23) villages in Viet Nam, but Quat Dong village in Ha Noi is widely known (24) .its products of high (25) .Embroidery has been developing around here since the 17th century. In the past, local skilled artisans were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered costumes for the Vietnamese King, Queen and other Royal family members. The first man who taught the local people how to embroider was Dr. Le Cong Hanh, who lived during the Le dynasty. He learned how to (26) . while on a trip to China as an envoy, and taught the villagers of Quat Dong upon his return. Although these skills eventually spread across the country, the Quat Dong’s artisans’ creations are still the most appreciated. In (27) . to create beautiful embroideries, an artisan must be patient, careful and have an eye for design, along with clever hands. Question 23: A. number B. exist C. embroidery D. population Question 24: A. for B. border C. region D. place Question 25: A. includes B. insists C. quality D. consists Question 26: A. tells B. separates C. embroider D. wear Question 27: A. quarter B. effort C. order D. notice 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. Is Australia the world’s largest island or its smallest continent? Actually, it’s both. In fact, Australia is the only country that is also a continent. Australia has a population of about 16.5 million people. That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries. What ethnic groups make up the Australian population? The majority of Australians are of English, Irish, Italian, Greek, Dutch, and Polish. However, over the past 50 years, some four million people from more than 120 countries have made Australia their home. This includes a large number of Asian and African immigrants. Question 28: What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The natural resources of Australia B. The economic features of Australia C. The history of Australia D. The geographical features of Australia Question 29: That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries means A. This nation has the most population in the world B. This nation has more population than other countries. C. This nation has less population than its neighbors. D. This nation is one of the countries that has the least population. Question 30: The majority of Australians are of A. English and Irish. B. English. Irish. Italian, Greek, C. Dutch, and Polish. D. English. Irish, Greek, Dutch, and Polish. Question 31: Over die past 50 years, some four million people from more than 120 countries have made Australia their home means A They left their countries and moved to Australia. B. They built their new houses in Australia. C. They bought houses in Australia. D. They made their houses the same as in Australia. Question 32: What is NOT true about Australia? A. It is the biggest island in the world. B. It consists of islands. 2
3. C. It is the only country that is also a continent. D. It is the smallest continent. II. WRITING: (2 points) Choose the best answer to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Question 33: We’ve never seen a prettier flower display. A. This flower display isn’t as pretty as those we’ve seen. B. This is the pretty flower display we’ve ever seen. C. This flower display is prettier than some we’ve ever seen. D. This is one of the prettiest flower display we’ve ever seen. Question 34: Hoa used to walk past the lake on her way to the primary school A. Hoa often walked past the lake on her way to the primary school. B. Hoa often walks past the lake on the way to the primary school. C. Hoa doesn’t walk past the lake on the way to the primary school. D. Hoa often walked to the lake on her way to the primary school. Question 35: Don’t leave the lights on when you leave the classroom. A. Turn the lights on when you leave the classroom. B. Turn on the lights when you leave the classroom. C. Turn off the lights when you leave the classroom. D. Don’t turn off the lights when you leave the classroom. Question 36: The villagers are trying to learn English so that they can communicate with foreign customers. A. The villagers are trying to learn English in order to they can communicate with foreign customers. B. The villagers are trying to learn English so as to they can communicate with foreign customers. C. The villagers are trying to learn English so as they can communicate with foreign customers. D. The villagers are trying to learn English in order that they can communicate with foreign customers. Question 37: The last time I saw my uncle was in 1999. A. I didn’t see my uncle in 1999. B. I haven’t seen my uncle in 1999. C. I haven’t seen my uncle since 1999. D. The last time I didn’t see him since 1999. Question 38: I really didn’t want make him sad so I didn’t say anything. A. Not really wanting to make him sad so I didn’t say anything. B. Not really wanting to sadden him so I didn’t say anything. C. In order to make him sad, I said nothing. D. Although I really didn’t want to make him sad, I didn’t say anything. Question 39: It’s a pity you can’t come to my party. A. I wish you could come to my party. B. If only you couldn’t come to my party. C. What a shame you can’t come to my party. D. I wish you managed to come to my party. Question 40: Vietnamese people have used different materials to make the ao dai. A. Different materials has been used to make the ao dai. B. Different materials have used to make the ao dai. C. Different materials have been used by making the ao dai. D. Different materials have been used to make the ao dai. THE END 3