ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ II-NĂM HỌC:2023-

TRƯỜNG THCS ………….. 2024

---------------------- MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9
Thời gian: 45 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

I. PRONUNCIATION: (1,0pt) (Write A, B, C, or D for the word you choose)

@. Choose the word whose underlined part Is pronounced differently from that of the other words:
1. A. nuclear B. pollute C. infrastructure D. reduce
2. A. persuade B. wrap C. deforestation D. label
3. A. flow B. household C. folk D. category
@@. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others:
4. A. effective B. efficiency C. appliance D. innovation
5. A. ordinary B. recent C. suggest D. regularly
II. USE OF ENGLISH: (3,0 pts ) Write A.B.C, or D which best completes the sentences:
6. Tom suggested _________ to eat.
A. go out B. going out C. to going out D. going on
7. I think we should use electricity _________ to save money.
A. careful B. careless C. carefully D. carelessly
8. That river is _________ with foam.
A. littered B. ended C. thrown D. covered
9. Henry’s mother has just gone abroad _________ , he has to look after himself.
A. Therefore B. so C. However D. Moreover
10. We need stronger laws to protect the _________ .
A. environment. B. deforestation C. pollutants D. complication
11. The _________ causes many health problems.
A. treasure B. pollution C. resources D. standard
12. In a few years’ time, our houses will be _________ by solar energy.
A. replaced B. installed C. heated D. conserved
13. Television is an _________ means of communication.
A. natural B. alternative C. ineffective D. effective
14. The teacher divided the students _________ four groups.
A. in B. into C. on D. onto
15. The cost of living in Vietnam is low compared _________ Singapore.
A. as B. with C. of D. than
16. Can you give us some advice _________ how to improve English, Ms. Mary?
A. of B. off C. on D. after
17. He got wet _________ he forgot his umbrella.
A. so B. because of C. since D. but
18. We enjoy learning English _________ we find it very difficult.
A. moreover B. and C. however D. but
19. There is a _________ faucet in your kitchen.
A. drip B. dripping C. driping D. dripped
20. We are worried about the _________ of the fresh water for the world’s population.
A. short B. shortage C. shorten D. shortening
III. READING COMPREHENSION: (2pts)
@. Choose the, word or phrase (A. B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
Are you looking for a cheap, clean, effective (21)_________ of power that doesn’t cause pollution or
waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy (22)_________ our Sun.
This power could be provided by the Sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is
enough to provide power for the (23) _________ population.
Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roofs of a house and
the Sun’s energy is used (24) _________ water. The energy can be stored for a number of days; so on
(25)_________ days you can use solar energy, too.
21. A. source B. resource C. resources D. way
22. A. in B. from C. of D. above

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 23. A. all B. recent C. total D. enormous
24. A. heat B. to heat C. heating D. heated
25. A. cloudy B. cloudless C. sunny D. beautiful
@@. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False. Write A for
TRUE and B for FALSE:
Pollution can kill or sicken plants, animals, and people. Pollution can change the environment.
Things that cause pollution are called pollutants.
Pollution can get into the air. Air pollution can irritate people's lungs. Polluted air can mix with rain
to make acid rain. Acid rain kills trees and harms fish in lakes.
Pollution can also get into soil and water. From there, pollutants can get into the food chain. Plants
take In the pollution from the ground. Animals that eat the plants can be harmed, too. Bigger animals and
even people might eat the damaged animals.
26. Animals and people can die because of pollution.
27. In order to make acid rain, people mix polluted air and rain.
28. People call all polluted things pollutants.
29. Fish in lake are harmed by acid rain.
30. The damaged plants can directly do harm to animals’ health.
IV. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English: (1,0)
31. I think you should replace those ordinary bulbs with saving energy ones.
A B C D
32. We should try to conserving energy in our house.
A B C D
33. We are going camping this weekend, so we ask her to look for our dog.
A B C D
34. Please remember buying me a magazine on your way home.
A B C D
35. I am disappoint that my son didn't win the first prize in the speaking contest.
A B C D
V. Use the correct form of the word given In each sentence: (1,0 pt)
36. She has _________ provided a picnic lunch for US. (kindness)
37. If we buy recycled _________ , we can do a part to save the environment, (produce)
38. The beach in our city is _________ dirty, (extreme)
39. I am looking forward to receiving good _________ from you. (respond)
40. They are discussing the preservation of _________ resources, (nature)
VI. Choose the best option A, B. C. or D to complete the sentence: (0, 8 pt)
41. Remember to turn off the lights before leaving _________ .
A. or you’ll pay more for electricity. B. so you’ll pay more for electricity,
C. although you'll pay more for electricity. D. if you'll pay more for electricity.
42. Don’t forget to _________
A. have him do homework B. told him to do homework
C. ask him do homework D. request him doing homework
43. It was raining hard, _________ .
A. however, we had to cancel the game. B. but we had to cancelthe game,
C. so we had to cancel the game. D. because we had to cancel the game.
44. _________ to school by public bus?
A. Shall you go B. Let’s go C. Why not we go D. Why not go
VI. Rewrite the second sentence so that It has a similar meaning to the first sentence: (1,2pts)
45. Ride your bike carefully or you will cause accident.
If you..........................................................................................................................................................
46. Nam dances wonderfully.
Nam is........................................................................................................................................................
47. My friend failed his exam because or his laziness.
As..............................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
1. C 6. B 11. B 16. C 21. A 26. A 31. C
2. B 7. C 12. C 17. C 22. B 27. B 32. B
3. D 8. D 13. D 18. D 23. C 28. B 33. D
4. D 9. A 14. B 19. B 24. B 29. A 34. B
5. C 10. A 15. B 20. B 25. A 30. A 35. A
36. kindly 37. products 38. extremely 39. respond 40. natural
41. A 42. A 43. C 44. D
45. If you bike carefully, you won’t cause accident.
46. Nam is a wonderful dancer.
47. As my friend was lazy, he...

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 ĐỀ SỐ 2: KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ 2, PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2023-2024
(CÓ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT)
(Thời gian làm bài 45 phút)

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape carefully and do the two exercises below: (1.5 pts)
• Write True or False: (1pt)
1. The mother and her son are on a camping trip in the woods.
2. The mother asks her son to bring the soda bottles home.
3. The boy’s mother will just take him home if he keeps quiet.
4. The mother seems very pleased with her son’s questions.
• Write A or B to choose the correct answers: (0.5pt)
1. A. The boy asks about 2 questions B. The boy asks more than 2 questions.
2. A. The boy isn’t interested in protecting the B. The mother isn’t interested in protecting
environment. the environment.
II. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A. B. C or D which best competes the sentences: (1,5 pts)
1. Do not throw those cans _________ the fence.
A. on B. off C. over D. away
2. John is worried _________ his exam.
A. at B. on C. for D. about
3. Mrs. Jane divided her students _________ small groups.
A. in B. into C. onto D. up to
4. Jane is very busy _________ , she is ready to help everyone.
A. However B. Therefore C. But D. As
5. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words
A. account B. resource C. household D. amount
6. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others:
A. ordinary B. effective C. environment D. efficiency
III. Supply the correct form of words in parentheses: (1pt)
1. Mary’s friends are very _________ that she can’t stay longer, (disappoint)
2. How can we keep our environment _________ ? (pollute)
3. Our _________ only want to buy products that work effectively, (consume)
4. Water is _________ down through the roof, (drip)
IV. READINGCOMPREHENSON: (2,5pts)
@. Read the passage and decide whether die statements that follow are True or False: (1 pt)
Our oceans are becoming extremely polluted. Most of this pollution comes from the land, which
means it comes from people. Firstly, there is raw sewage, which is pumped directly into the sea. Many
countries, both developed and developing,: guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about 6 million tons
of garbage into the sea each year. Thirdly, there are oil is from ships.. A ship has an accident and oil leaks
from the vessel. This not only pollutes the water, but it also kills marina life. Next, there are waste
materials from factories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into the
rivers, which then leads to the sea. And finally, oil is washed from land. This can be the result of
carelessness or a deliberate dumping of waste.
1. The oceans are getting polluted because of people.
2. A lot of countries are guilty of pumping raw sewage directly into the sea.
3. Oil spills from ships only pollute the water.
4. Factory owners let the waste run directly to the sea.
@@. Circle the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1,5pts)
Many countries are already using (1)_________ energy. Solar (2)_________ are placed on the roofs
of a house and the Sun’s energy is used to (3)_________ water. The energy can be stored for a number of
days, so on (4)_________ days you can use solar energy, too. Sweden has an (5)_________ solar energy
program. There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars (6)_________ solar power instead
of gas by the year 2015.
A. sun B. sunlight C. sunny D. solar
A. boards B. panels C. sheets D. bars
A. heat B. heating C. heated D. be heated

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 A. cloud B. cloudy C. cloudless D. sunny
A. advance B. in advance C. advanced D. advancing
A. use B. will use C. will be used D. can be used
V. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
1. Her grandpa used to make his living by _________ fish, (catch)
2. We are looking forward _________ from her. (hear)
3. In a few years’ time, our houses _________ by solar energy, (heat)
4. We _________ an ideal place to live if we keep our neighborhood clean, (have)
VI. WRITING:(2.5pts)
@. Rewrite die second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence: (1,5 pts)
1. Listen to the teacher carefully or you can’t understand the lesson.
If you..........................................................................................................................................................
2. Nam said: “Let’s go to school by bikes or buses to save money and energy. ”
Nam suggested...........................................................................................................................................
3. My sister failed her exam because of her laziness.
Since my sister..........................................................................................................................................'
@@. Write sentences with the cues given to make meaningful sentences: (1pt)
1. Remember/ turn/ the lights/ before/ leaving.
....................................................................................................................................................................
2. Don’t/ forget/ get/ plumber/ repair/ the faucet/ the kitchen.
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ANSWER KEY
I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape carefully and do the two exercises below: (1.5 pts)
• Write True or False: (1pt)
1. T 2. F 3. F 4. F
• Write A or B to choose the correct answers: (0.5pt)
1. A 2. B
II. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A. B. C or D which best competes the sentences: (1,5 pts)
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. A
III. Supply the correct form of words in parentheses: (1pt)
1. disappointed 2. unpolluted 3. consumers 4. dripping
IV. READINGCOMPREHENSON: (2,5pts)
@. Read the passage and decide whether die statements that follow are True or False: (1 pt)
1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F
@@. Circle the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1,5pts)
1. D. solar 3. A. heat 5. C. advanced
2. B. panels 4. B. cloudy 6. B. will use
V. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
1. catching 2. to hearing 3. will be heated 4. will/ can have
VI. WRITING:(2.5pts)
@. Rewrite die second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence: (1,5 pts)
1. If you don’t listen to the teacher carefully, you can’t understand the lesson.
2. Nam suggested that we/ they (should) go to school by bikes or buses to save money and energy.
4. Since my sister was lazy, she failed her exam.
@@. Write sentences with the cues given to make meaningful sentences: (1pt)
1. Remember to turn off the lights before leaving.
2. Don’t forget to get a plumber to check the faucet in the kitchen.

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 ĐỀ SỐ 3: KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KỲ 2, PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC, QUẬN 1, TPHCM, NĂM 2023-2024
(CÓ ĐÁP ÁN CHI TIẾT)
(Thời gian làm bài 45 phút)

I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and do the two exercises below:(1,5pts)

@. Write True or False: (1pt)
1. Solar energy can’t be cheap and clean.
2. Pollution can come from, solar energy.
3. We can use solar energy on cloudy days.
4. Solar energy can be used to save natural resources.
@@. Write A or B to choose the correct answer: (0,5pt)
5. A. Solar energy can be stored for a number of days. B. Solar energy can be stored for cloudy days.
6. A. Many countries have already used solar energy, B. Only Sweden has already used solar energy.
II. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences: (1.5 pts)
1. It's raining _________ , we can’t go to the beach.
A. Because B. So C. However D. Therefore
2. _________ want more information about the food they buy.
A. Consumers B. Producers C. Sellers D. Manufacturers
3. He's having a party in _________ of his 90th birthday.
A. ceremony B. celebration C. anniversary D. memory
4. On Easter Day, people crowd the street to watch colorful _________
A. shows B. parades C. contests D. slaves
5. The nuclear plant provides a fifth of the nation’s energy _________
A. supplies B. sources C. savings D. production
6. I have lost my pen, I have been looking _________ it for two hours.
A. after B. up C. forward D. for
III. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (1pt)
1. People often sing Happy New Year at Tet _________ (joy)
2. Many newer cars have a much lower fuel _________ (consume)
3. We want to see the _________ of environment from the local authority. (protect)
4. The schoolboys are often _________ students. (energy)
IV. READING COMPREHENSION: (2,5pts)
@. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pt)
One family activity on Mother's Day is to have the children cook the early morning meal. Then they
serve the food to their mother while she is still in bed or they might clean the house. Therefore, she does
not have tó do it. Father might take care of the children on that day so that the mothers can rest, or take a
walk, or read a book. Many mothers feel that this free time on this special day is a very good Mother's
Day gift
1. The children prepare breakfast for their mother on Mother’s Day.
2. On Mother’s Day, mothers have more time off.
3. Fathers help the mothers with their childcare on Mother’s Day.
4. Having free time on Mother’s Day means nothing to many mothers.
@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1,5pts)
from need house collect
lighting to provide homes
About twenty percent of the world’s present energy already comes from the sun in one form or
another. Special devices have already made available to place on the roofs of houses and flats to
(1)_________ the sun’s rays. Thousands of these devices are now being used to (2) _________
power in homes throughout the United States while more than a million solar water - heating units
have already been built in (3)_________ in Japan, other purposes for which solar energy is at present
being used include the separation of salt (4)_________ seawater.
For most people In developing countries, the (5) _________ is not for air conditioners or central
heating but for the cheap ways of cooking food, drying crops, and (6)_________ homes.
V. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
1. I won’t go unless he _________ me the money back. (pay)

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 2. Remember _________ the faucets if you don’t use. (turn off)
3. Tet often _________ in late January or early February. (occur)
4.1 suggest Jodnna _________ to the dentist because she has got a toothache. (go)
VI. WRITING: Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence:
(2.5pts)
1. A girl is now in hospital. She was injured in the accident.
The girl who...............................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
2. That football match was disappointing to us.
We were ....................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
3. His family is very poor. However, he is the best student of my class.
Although ...................................................................................................................................................
4. My brother took a girl to hospital last night Do you know her ?
Do you know..............................................................................................................................................
5. His father took care of me when I was four years old.
His father looked........................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................
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ANSWER KEY
I. LISTENING: Listen to the tape and do the two exercises below:(1,5pts)
@. Write True or False: (1pt)
1. False 2. False 3. True 4. True
@@. Write A or B to choose the correct answer: (0,5pt)
5. A 6. A
II. USE OF ENGLISH: Write A.B.C. or D which best completes the sentences: (1.5 pts)
1. D 2. A 4. B 5. A 6. D
III. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses: (1pt)
1. joyfully 2. consumption 3. protection 4. energetic
IV. READING COMPREHENSION: (2,5pts)
@. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False: (1pt)
1. True 2. True 3. True 4. False
@@. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1,5pts)
1. collect 3. homes 5. need
2. provide 4. from 6. lighting
V. Supply the correct Tense or Form of the Verbs in parentheses: (1pt)
1. pays 2. to turn off 3. occurs 4. (should) go
VI. WRITING: Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence:
(2.5pts)
1. The girl who was injured in the accident is now in hospital.
2. We were disappointed with that football match..
3. Although his family is very poor, he is the best student of my class.
4. Do you know the girl (whom / that) my brother took to hospital last night ?
5. His father looked after me when 1 was four years old.

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