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PHÒNG GD&ĐT …………………. ĐỀ THAM KHẢO VEDEC GIỮA 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. LISTENING (2.5 points) I. Listen and choose the best answer A, B or C. (1.25 points) Question 1. What is one of the benefits of living in a city? A. Access to a wide range of amenities B. Peaceful and quiet surroundings C. Limited job opportunities D. Lack of cultural activities Question 2. Why do cities provide better job opportunities? A. Due to fewer businesses and industries B. Because of convenient access to healthcare C. Presence of numerous businesses and industries D. Lack of cultural diversity Question 3. What do cities offer in terms of cultural activities? A. Theaters, museums, and concerts B. Only shopping malls C. Limited entertainment options D. No cultural diversions Question 4. How is public transportation in cities typically? A. Underdeveloped B. Non-existent C. More developed D. Inefficient Question 5. What social opportunities does living in a city provide? A. None B. Meeting new friends and participating in events C. Isolation D. Limited social interactions II. Listen to John, who is giving his presentation about being optimistic at school. Then, decide whether those following sentences are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). Question 6. It's normal to feel stressed or upset sometimes. Question 7. Focusing on the good things makes us distracted. Question 8. We should practice gratitude to feel more optimistic. Question 9. John mentioned taking a shower as the way to take care of our body. Question 10. John mentioned four strategies to stay positive and overcome challenges Answers: 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. B. LANGUAGE FOCUS (2.5 points) I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answers. Question 11. A. serious B. thousand C. found D. around Question 12: A. artisan B. craftsman C. garbage D. Fragrance II. Choose the word whose main stress is different from the others. Circle A, B, C or D Question 13. A. organise B. physical C. maintaining D. counsellor III. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C. Question 14. During the session, the counsellor advised me to concentrate _____ my physical health by exercising regularly. A. in B. on C. at D. with Question 15. After eating at that restaurant, he __________ food poisoning. A. handed down B. came down with C. ran out of D. gave up Question 16. The _______ is often the busiest part of a city which attracts lots of citizens to come and live. A. suburb B. local community C. neighbourhood D. city centre Question 17. Alex: “Do you often volunteer in your community?” - Hung: “_______________” A. Yes, I help clean up the local park. B. Volunteering sounds like a good idea.
C. Actually, I don’t live in this community as they said. D. I prefer to spend time with my family, not the community. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 18. The new shopping mall was packed with shoppers looking for the best deals on weekends. A. crowded B. empty C. small D. calm Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19. I try to minimise my sugar intake to stay healthy. A. reduce B. increase C. lower D. lessen Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correction. Question 20. The more pollution there is in the air, the hardest it is to breathe. A. The more B. there is C. the hardest D. is to breathe C. READING (2.5 points) I. Read the following passage and mark the letter a, b, c, or d to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks. (1.25 points) There is a saying that big cities never sleep. This is true for some cities in which the nightlife begins just when people in other cities are ready to go to bed Big cities like New York, Madrid, London and Paris have vibrant nightlife. People can still find (21) ___________, dine out or go shopping into the early hours. City dwellers are usually more diverse and there are (22) ___________ communities that hold social events or parties, which provide interesting opportunities for social interactions and social networking. The social interactions allow you to learn about other cultures and share interests (23) ___________ people from different backgrounds, which make you more open minded and able to understand individuals. On the other hand, the social networking helps you to broaden not only personal but also professional relationships. All in all, living in big cities is more (24) ___________because of the complete facilities provided. The advanced transportation system enables the citizens (25) ___________ public facilities easier, cheaper and faster. Big cities also provide better education and health service. In addition, city life is more fun and exciting because there is a wide range of entertainment to enjoy and a lot of social events to attend. Question 21. A. entertaining B. entertain C. entertainment D. entertainingly Question 22. A. more B. most C. many D. much Question 23. A. with B. to C. for D. by Question 24. A. suitable B. affordable C. expensive D. convenient Question 25. A. accessed B. to access C. accessing D. access II. Read the following passage and answer the questions. (1.25 points) Located on the central coast of Vietnam, Hoi An boasts a unique blend of cultures and traditions. Its ancient town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a town of narrow streets lined with colorful boutiques, each displaying intricate carvings and vibrant hues. The heart of the community becomes livelier in the evenings, when the sun dips below the horizon and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge illuminates the Thu Bon River. Families gather for evening strolls, enjoying street food vendors offering steaming bowls of beef noodle soup and fragrant banh mi. Despite the influx of tourism, the community maintains a strong sense of togetherness. Neighbors often gather for tea and conversation on their low wooden stools placed outside their homes. During festivals like Tet, the entire town comes alive with traditional celebrations, dragon dances, and communal feasts. Question 26. What is the main theme of the passage? A. The history of Hoi An’s architecture. B. The challenges of tourism in Hoi An.
C. The sense of community in Hoi An. D. The local cuisine of Hoi An Question 27. What UNESCO designation does Hoi An’s ancient town hold? A. World Heritage Site B. National Park C. Biosphere Reserve D. Cultural Monument Question 28. What material are the boutiques traditionally made of? A. Brick B. Wood C. Stone D. none of them (not mentioned in the passage) Question 29. Which of the following statements is true about the evenings in Hoi An? A. The streets are deserted after sunset. B. Families gather for social activities and food. C. The Japanese Covered Bridge is closed to the public. D. Tourism completely shuts down businesses. Question 30. What event exemplifies the community spirit of Hoi An? A. The daily tea gatherings between neighbors. B. The presence of street food vendors. C. The colorful facades of the boutiques. D. The influx of tourists during peak season. D. WRITING (2.5 points) I. Write sentences, using the clues given. (1.25 points) Question 31. The/crowd/the city/be, the/pollute/it/become. -> ______________________________________________________________________________ Question 32. Let/decide/where/hold/summer/festival. -> ______________________________________________________________________________ Question 33. Unless/she/drink/enough/water/she/will/get/dehydrate. -> ______________________________________________________________________________ Question 34. One/ biggest challenges/ live/ city/ be/ finding/ affordable housing. -> ______________________________________________________________________________ Question 35. If/you/brush/teeth/regular, you/may/have/brighter/smile. -> ______________________________________________________________________________ II. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence. (1.25 points) Question 36. The new public transportation project was started by the city council. (carry) -> The city council decided _______________________________________________________________ Question 37. Linda/ win/ contest/ she/ have/ enough money/ go travelling/ Europe. (might) -> If _________________________________________________________________________________ Question 38. You are young. You learn foreign languages easily. (younger) -> The _______________________________________________________________________________ Question 39. To keep the environment unpolluted, the authority encouraged everyone to decrease plastic usage. (cut down on) -> The authority _______________________________________________________________________ Question 40. If I lived closer to the city center, I would go there every weekend. (wouldn’t) -> Unless _____________________________________________________________________________