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PHÒNG GD&ĐT …………………. ĐỀ THAM KHẢO CUỐI KÌ I TRƯỜNG THCS………………………. NĂM HỌC: 2024 - 2025 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 Thời gian: 60 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Số báo danh: …………………………………… A. PHONETICS (1.0 pt) I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation. (0.6 pts) 1. A. craft B. hand C. tram D. lack 2. A. trouble B. encourage C. touching D. underground 3. A. collections B. artisans C. handicrafts D. skills II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress. (0.4 pt) 1. A. enough B. nuclear C. ancient D. tribal 2. A. delivery B. generation C. environment D. facility B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (3.0 pts) I. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. (2.0pts) 1. The folk ______ of top spinning still attracts city children despite the popularity of modern games such as bowling, skateboarding, billiards and video games. A. pastime B. ceremony C. activity D. enjoyment 2. Some years ago, my grandparents ______ their skills of making pottery to my father and uncle. A. handed down B. looked for C. found out D. came back 3. The Van Phuc producers silk have expanded their silk garment goods ______ they can satisfy the varied demand for their silk. A. in order to. B.despite C. because D. so that 4. We ______ to the summit while you were dancing with local people at the foot of the mountain. A. are hiking B. were hiking C. hike D. hiked 5. ______ the family environment, ______ the teenager's life. A. The more supportive; the happier B.The more supportive; the more happy C. The more supportive; happier D. More supportive; the happier 6. The police caught the thief ______ the corner of Cascade and Plum Streets. A. under B.at C.on D.in 7. Now, at the age of over 80, the artisan is leaving the craft to his descendants with a desire to ______ this ancient craft. A. consider B. reserve C. change D. preserve 8. Hoa: Thank you very much for helping me solve my problems Linh :_____________________ A. No problem. B. No, I don’t prefer. C. How cool! D. Only some tips, please. 9. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. To save time, the chef decided to shorten the cooking process by using pre-cut vegetables. A. remain B. change C. lengthen D. reduce 10. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. They agreed to teach homeless children in the area. A. disobeyed B. refused C. disrespected D. disliked
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) in each sentence that needs correcting. 1. While I was studying in my room , my roommate had a party in the other room. A B C D 2. She might eat too much before the race if she wants to perform well A B C D 3. Remember to warm up careful before you play sports A B C D 4. They stopped to smoke because it is bad for their health. A B C D 5. My husband have decided to set up a business on his own. A B C D C. READING (3.0 pts) I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.0 pt) Brian Jones and Bertrand Piccard made history as the first team to go round the world in a hot air balloon. Their (1)______ 19-day journey faced unexpected challenges, including toxic fumes and freezing temperatures of -50°C. Despite leaving high school, Brian took a gap year (2)______ his passion for ballooning and became one of the leading instructors and pilots in his country. Many people ask: “Why did he risk everything for one adventure?” Brian explained that he was not very confident: “When I was seven, a friend made me go down a water slide with him. I still remember being absolutely terrified. I (3)______ to swim properly.” He believes that coping with our (4)______ fears is essential, and that results in his fantastic balloon expedition. (5) ______ he doesn’t plan to do it again, Brian really wants to experience many other new things throughout the world. 1. A. amazing B. amazed C. amaze D. amazingly 2. A.pursue B. pursued C. to pursue D. pursuing 3. A. never learned B. have never learned C. am never learning D. never learn 4. A. greatest B. far great C. much great D. greater 5. A. However B. But C. In spite of D. Although II. Read the following passage and answer the questions. (2.0 pts) Hue, a city in central Viet Nam, is well-known for its traditional conical hats, also called ‘non la’. These hats have been an important part of Vietnamese culture for many years. In Hue, conical hat making is a traditional craft that has been passed down for centuries. Various villages around Hue, such as Da Le, Phu Cam, and Doc So, are known for their skilled artisans who create these iconic hats. However, Tay Ho Village, situated along the Nhu Y River, stands out as the birthplace of the conical hat in Hue. Crafting these hats may seem simple at first glance, but it actually involves 15 stages, from collecting leaves from the forest to ironing them, and constructing the frames. The artisans in Hue are known for their exceptional skill in creating conical hats with two delicate layers of leaves. What makes these hats unique is the addition of poems and paintings of Hue between the layers, making them not only a practical accessory but also a symbol of Hue’s rich history and traditions. The conical hat remains a lasting symbol of Vietnamese identity and craftsmanship, and in Hue, it reflects the city’s cultural pride and heritage. 1. How long has conical hat making been a traditional craft in Hue? A. A hundred years. B. 15years. C. Hundreds of years. D. 12years. 2. Where is the birthplace of the conical hat in Hue? A. Da Le Village. B. Tay Ho Village. C. Phu Cam Village. D. Doc So Village. 3. What does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. Crafting skill. B. Constructing the frames
C. Making conical hats. D. A conical hat. 4. What makes the conical hats from Hue unique? A. There are poems and paintings of Hue between the thin layers. B. They are made of different materials. C. It takes a long time to make conical hats. D. They have unique designs. 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. The global popularity of conical hats. B. The crafting process of conical hats. C. The symbolic and cultural importance of conical hats in Hue. D. The birth place and villages associated with conical hat making. D. WRITING (3.0 pts) I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. (2.0 pts) 1. The last time I visited my grandparents was a year ago. => I have__________________________________________________________________________ 2. She and her classmates have a friendly relationship. ( gets on with) => She ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. The joke is good. The laughter is loud => The better_______________________________________________________________________ 4. You should wear your coach, or you will get cold. =>If______________________________________________________________________________ 5. I don’t have a computer. => I wish__________________________________________________________________________ II. Write a passage (100 -120 words) about the advantages of living in the city . Using the cue words below : + having better job opportunities . + having best medical service . + meeting new people. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________