PHÒNG GD&ĐT TP ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT RÈN KỸ NĂNG LÀM BÀI THI GIỮA

TRƯỜNG THCS HỌC KỲ I, NĂM HỌC

Môn: Tiếng Anh 9
Name: ………………………..…………………. Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút
Class: …………..….SBD…………..………….. Đề gồm 02 trang, học sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi này
Điểm:…………………………..………………

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (1 pt)
1. A. frustrated B. stopped C. embarrassed D. depressed
2. A. culture B. conduct C. stuck D. uniform
3. A. advice B. decision C. delighted D. variety
4. A. generation B. endangered C. accept D. memorable
II. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. (2.5 pts)
1. The traditional craft has ...................from generation to generation.
A. been passed down B. been passed by C. passed down D. passed
2. They postponed their trip to Bat Trang village ...............the weather was bad.
A. so that B. although C. because D. in order
to
3. She turned_______ the new job in New York because she didn't want to move.
A. on B. down C. off D. up
4. . What were you doing when he ………………. Yesterday evening?
A. came B. comes C. had come D. had came
5. A: "I've passed my exam." - B: "_________"
A. Good luck. B. It's nice of you to say so.
C. That's a good idea. D. Congratulations!
6. I was disappointed as the film was ______ than I had expected.
A. as entertaining B. less entertaining C. more entertaining D. entertaining
7. I am not sure .............to solve this problem.
A. how B. what C. who D. by whom
8.The pagoda is in a beautiful ............., close to the sea.
A. spaces B. setting C. tower D. set whom
9. - “You did your work very well, Congratulation! ” - “_____________________” .
A. That’s a good idea B. Yes, of course
C. Congratulations D. It’s nice of you to say so
10.I wish my parents______ themselves in my shoes
A. can put B. could put C. put D. will put
III. Give the correct form of the verbs. (1pt)
1. I wish I (know)……knew……. how to paint on ceramics pots.
2. Nga (not/ finish) ……hasn’t finished………….. her homework yet.
3. We (not/ use) ……didn’t use……….to go to school by bike last year.
4. Minh is very happy about (win) ……winning………the scholarship.
IV. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word the box to complete the following passage. (1
pt)
consists district clusters contains coral
 Trường Sa is an island (1.)........ district........ of Khánh Hòa Province in the South Central
Coast region of Vietnam. According to the 2009 census, the district had a population of 195
people. Trường Sa District was established on the basis of small (2)........... coral..............
islands/cays, reefs and banks of the Spratly Islands which is 248 nautical miles away from Cam
Ranh. As the islands (3)....... contains ............. a large number of scattered geographic
entities . it is imaginatively divided into eight (4).......... clusters ........... including Song Tu,
Thi Tu, Loai Ta, Nam Yet, Sinh Ton, Trường Sa, Tham Hiem and Binh Nguyen by Vietnam .
V. Read the passage carefully then do the tasks that follow. (1 pt)
One of the strongest earthquakes in this century happened in Anchorage, Alaska, on March 24th
at about 6 o’clock in the evening. When the earthquake stroke that evening, many families were
sitting down to eat dinner. People in the city suddenly found themselves in the dark because most
of the lights in the city went out when the earthquake occurred. Many people died instantly when
tall building collapsed and sent tons of brick and concrete crashing into the streets. When will the
next earthquake occur? No one really knows for sure
Part 1: Read the passage and answer the following questions.
1. Where did one of the strongest earthquakes in this century happened?
One of the strongest earthquakes in this century happened in Anchorage, Alaska
2. When did it happen?
… on March 24th at about 6 o’clock in the evening……
Part 2: Read the passage and decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
3. People were sleeping when the earthquake happened. F
4. No one knows when the next earthquake will happen. T
VI. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. (0.5 pt).
1. People believe that Ha Long Bay is the most beautiful wonder in the world.
→It is believed that Ha Long Bay is the most beautiful wonder in the world.
2. I last talked to Vivian some months ago
→ I have not talked to Vivian for some months
II. Find the word with has different stress pattern from the others in each line.(0,5 ms)
1. A. remind B. enjoy C. agree D.happen
2. A. pottery B. village C.embroider D.picture
B. LANGUAGE FOCUS: (3.5ms)
I. Choose the correct option A,B,C or D to complete the sentences. (2.0ms)
1. I have no idea what ……………….. the traditional drums.
A. to buy B. buy C. bought D. buys
2. Minh’s father often takes him ………………. the park every summer.
A. on B. to C. in D. after
3. A: I won the first prize in the English speaking contest. - B: ....................................
A. Stay calm. Everything will be alright! B. Congratulation!
C. If I were you I would get some sleep. D. I understand how you feel.
4. My father gave up smoking two years ago.
A. liked B. continued C. stopped D. enjoyed
5. ....................... my cousin is young, she is one of the most skillful artisan in Bat Trang village.
A. When B. Although C. Whereas D. In order to
6. The amusement centre is so small that they cannot ................... the demand of the local
residents.
A. keep up with B. face up to C. deal about D. set up
7. Karachi is ...................... city in the world population.
A. the two largest B. the two larger C. The second largest D. the second
larger
8. He wondered ....................... his parents what he really thought.
A. whether he tell B. whether tell C. whether to tell D. whether
telling
9. My parents once took me to Bat Trang village. I could make my own ...................... there. I
really enjoyed it.
A. pottery B. lacquer C. painting D. sculpture
10. ...................... he’s spent a lot of money to decorate his shop, he cannot make any more
profit.
A. In order to B. Although C. So that D. Because of
II. Give the correct form of the verbs. (1.5ms)
1. My brother often (go) ……………….. to school by bike every day.
2. If we use water carefully, more people (have ) ……………….. fresh water.
3. My father enjoys (watch) ……………….. television in the evenings.
4. Tuan and Huong (not/go) ……………….. to the cinema last night.
5. She said to me she (will) ……………….. do it if necessary I can.”
6. Bat Trang pottery (develop) ………………….. since the 7th century
C. READING (2.0ms)
I. Read the passage, and then answer the questions: (1.0m)
Last month, we went to Doi Tam, a village famous for its drum making techniques, in Ha
Nam Province. The craft was first introduced to the village in the 8th or 9th century. Today there
are more than six hundred drum makers living in Doi Tam village.
I was amazed to see big drums in front of every house in the village. People say that
it takes four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres. To make a drum,
the craftsmen have to follow an eight stage process. Stretching the drumhead is the most
challenging stage since they have to carefully assess the sound it makes. The other steps do not
require such high skills.
Nowadays, Doi Tam drums are not only famous in Viet Nam but are also sold to other
countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and the USA.
* Answer the questions:
1. When was the craft first introduced to the village?
The craft was first introduced to the village in the 8th or 9th century.
2. How many stages do the craftsmen have to follow to make a drum?
To make a drum, the craftsmen have to follow an eight stage process
3. Are Doi Tam drums sold to Japan, and the USA?
Yes, they are
4. Where is Doi Tam village?
It’s in Ha Nam Province
II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word
(1.0m)
 My village is (1)……… Hoa Binh Province. It is a very beautiful and (2)………… place
where people (3)…………… flowers and vegetables only. It is very famous for its pretty roses
and picturesque scenery. The air is quite fresh; however, the smell of roses makes people feel
cool. In spring, my village looks like a carpet with plenty of (4) ………. Tourists come to visit it
so often. Nowadays, with electricity and labor-saving devices, it doesn’t take the villagers (5)
…………. time to water the roses. And even at night, People can walk along the path and enjoy
the fresh smell of the flowers.
1. A. on B. for C. in D. at
2. A. peace B. peaceful C. peacefully D. quite
3. A. grow B. buy C. grew D. bought
4. A. colors B. marks C. spots D. styles
5. A. many B. a few C. a lot D. much
D. WRITING (3ms)
I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their original meanings. (2ms)
1.I have no idea when I should take that English test. TO
→ I have when to take that E test.
2.“ Do you try calling a helpline?” the teacher asked Ngoc. IF
→ The teacher asked Ngoc if she tried calling a helpline
3. His parents raised him very strictly. UP
→ His parents ………………………………………………………………….
4.“Should I tell this to her?” he asked himself. WHETHER
→ He wondered ………………………………………………………………
5. It’s the first time Mary has gone to Viet Nam. BEFORE