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PHÒNG GD – ĐT ………… TRƯỜNG THCS ……………… ĐỀ THI CUỐI HỌC KỲ 1 - ĐỀ SỐ 4 NĂM HỌC: 2024 – 2025 MÔN: Tiếng Anh 9 Thời gian: 60 minutes I. LISTENING Listen to Sue talking to her friend, Jim, about the new sports centre. Choose A, B, C or D. You will hear the conversation twice. 1. Which bus goes to the sports centre? A. 15 B. 18 C. 25 2. From Monday to Saturday, the sports centre is open from_________. A. 6 a.m B. 7 a.m C. 9 a.m 3. If Sue goes swimming, she must take__________. A. soap B. a swimming hat C. a towel 4. At the sports centre, you can buy___________. A. sandwiches B. fruit C. drinks 5. Jim and Sue are going to go to the sports centre next__________. A. Wednesday B. Thusday C. Saturday II. READING TASK 1. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question Over the past few years, working from home has become very popular all over the world. An increasing number of companies allow employees to work from home at least one or two days a week. There are also companies that hire only remote workers. While working from home can come with many benefits, there are also some drawbacks to consider. The most common advantage is that it doesn't involve any commute to work. Many people spend more than 30 minutes each way travelling to their workplace and often have to deal with train delays or traffic jams during rush hour. Long daily commuting is also linked with increased levels of stress and anxiety, Therefore, people save time for getting extra sleep or
eating a healthy breakfast if they work from home. Furthermore, working from home offers greater flexibility, which means employees can choose when to start and finish their working day as long as they complete all tasks on time and meet the deadlines. By having control over work schedules, people can attend to personal matters and achieve better work-life balance. For example, working mothers can take care of their children or adult learners can fit classes into their busy life. However, working from home is not suitable for everyone. Some employees may feel isolated and lonely when they don't have much contact with their colleagues and organisation as a whole. They may miss the social interaction and creative atmosphere in the workplace. They may also prefer face-to-face supervision and meetings with managers or colleagues. Therefore, it would be difficult for these employees to complete their work on their own at home. In addition, when people work from home, they may find it hard to avoid distractions such as screaming children, dogs barking, or household chores. Even if they have a dedicated workspace in their home, it may not be easy for them to stay focused on their work, be efficient, and meet targets. 1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Why employees need to work from home B. Pros and cons of working from home C. Working from home is not for everyone D. The future of working from home 2. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of working from home according to paragraph 2? A. You don't travel during rush hour. B. You spend more time sleeping. C. You work flexible hours to suit your lifestyle. D. You don't have to meet deadlines. 3. The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. people's B. employees' C. managers' D. adult learners' 4. The word 'distractions' in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______. A. interruptions B. chores C. disorders D. stresses
5. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of working from home? A. Feeling disconnected from colleagues and the organisation as a whole. B. Having no in-person meetings or supervision. C. Being unable to stay focused at home. D. Having to design a dedicated workspace at home. TASK 2. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Successful shop assistants should have excellent communication skills and understand customer (1). They have to be friendly and helpful, especially when working in clothing stores or fashion houses. They also need to have good problem-solving skills and an ability to think on their feet to deal with difficult situations (2) may occur during their working hours. A shop assistant usually works alongside a cashier. The shop assistant directs the customers to cashiers (3) they are ready to purchase items. They might also (4) any cashier duties when understaffed. 1. A. needs B. demands C. offers D. actions 2. A. when B. which C. who D. where 3. A. who B. where C. who D. when 4. A. take after B. take out C. take over D. take in III. WRITING TASK 1. Use the words and phrases, and add some words where necessary to make meaningful sentences. 1. More / more / young people / looking / affordable housing. _________________________________________________ 2. Polluted cities / becoming / less / less / attractive. _________________________________________________ 3. Urbanisation / has generally improved / life / people / our area. _________________________________________________
TASK 2. Rewrite the second sentences in other way so that the meanings stay the same as the first. 1. “How can I make this kind of cake?” She wondered. (how to) → She wondered how ________________________________. 2. My uncle spent his childhood in the countryside. (grew up) → My uncle ________________________________. 3. You shouldn’t leave the lights on when you leave the classroom. (off) → You should ________________________________. IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS TASK 1. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1. A. conduct B. difficult C. stuck D. fun 2. A. feature B. culture C. suggestion D. statue TASK 2. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following exchanges. Then practise reading them. 1. This is the first time I ______ such an exciting technology fair. A. attended B. have attended C. am attending D. will attend 2. What's the biggest challenge that you ______ in life so far? A. face B. faced C. have faced D. are going to face 3. ______ secondary school students want to find part-time jobs so that they can gain some work experience. A. More and less B. Less and less C. More and more D. Fewer and fewer 4. ______ there are more safe cycle lanes, more people will use bicycles instead of cars. A. So that B. Although C. If D. While 5. My friend can't find a suitable job ______ he has a lot of working experience. A. moreover B. because C. when D. although 6. This is the most rewarding part-time job she ______ since her graduation. A. will do B. has done C. is going to do D. was doing