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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO TRƯỜNG: THCS………. BÀI KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ 1 NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025 Môn : TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 (Thời gian làm bài 60 phút- không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi gồm ....... trang) ____________________________________________ A. LISTENING: ( 2 points) Part 1: Listen and look. Listen and tick (✓) the box A, B, or C. (1 pt) 1. How many suitcases will they take? A. two suitcases B. four suitcases C. five suitcases 2. What time does the plane leave? A. eleven fifteen B. a quarter past twelve C. half past twelve 3. Where will the family have for lunch? A. at the airport B. at the hotel C. on the plane 4. What must Mum remember to put in her bag ? A. the torch B. the money C. the dictionary 5. What will Paul wear tomorrow ? A. jean and T. shirt B. new shorts and T. shirt C. jeans and best sweater Part 2 : Listen to the conversation about a girl asking some information about a summer job and state whether the statements below are true (T) or false (F). (You will hear the recording TWICE.) (1.0 point) Statements T F 6. The job advertised is for a farm worker during the school holidays. 7. The working hours are from 6:30 a.m to 2 p.m with a lunch break at 12:15 p.m. 8. The farm worker will be paid £325 a week, including lunch and bus tickets. 9. The applicant needs to send their details before the 24 th of May. 10. The job starts on the twenty-fourth of May. B. GRAMMAR -VOCABULARY- LANGUAGE FUNCTION. (3 points) I. Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others (0, 6 pt) 11. A. back B. hand C. thanks D. park 12. A. bear B. wear C. near D. pear 13. A. home B. shopping C. comb D. locate II. Choose A, B, C or D to show the word in each group with a different stress pattern (0,4 pts) 14. A. mental                   B. delay                   C. advise                  D. awake 15. A. terrible                   B. attractive           C. interesting           D. dangerous
III. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each sentence ( 2,0 pts ) 16. Eating a(n) _______ diet can help you stay healthy and energized. A. well-balanced  B. stressed out C. fattening D. urgent 17. Getting enough sleep can help reduce ________. A. deadline  B. ingredient  C. encouragement  D. anxiety 18. A healthy lifestyle requires you to ____ your body and mind. A. come across  B. look after  C. put on  D. get through 19. Our neighborhood is facing a lot of littering issues, and we need to figure out _____ to solve this problem. A. who  B. what  C. when  D. how 20. Our community is planning to plant trees in the local park, and they instructed us how ______ it A. to do  B. doing C. to doing D. done 21. She __________ a cold after being out in the rain. A. went on with B. came down with  C. ran out of D. gave up 22. The area is known as a __________ because of all the tall buildings and lack of green spaces. A. public amenity B. entertainment center          C. concrete jungle   D. construction site 23. Unless you _______ junk food, you ______ fat. A. avoid – won’t get  B. avoid – will get  C. avoid – get  D. will avoid – get 24. Jane: “Would you like to come to dinner next Friday?” Lan: “_______ . I have much homework to do.” A. Certainly not. B. Unfortunately not. C. I'm afraid, I can't. D. I hope not. 25. Minh and Lan are talking about a new park in the city. Minh: “Have you visited the new park yet?” Lan: “____________. It has a beautiful lake and lots of green space.” A. Not yet, but I heard it’s nice                                B. Yes, I went there last weekend C. No, I’m not interested                                         D. Maybe, I can’t remember C. READING (2,5 points) I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1,25 points) Making pottery is a traditional (26)___________ that has become a popular tourist attraction in many parts  of the world. Visitors can watch skilled artisans create beautiful and unique pieces of pottery using techniques that have been passed (27)___________ through generations. The process begins with the artisan selecting high-quality clay and kneading it until it becomes soft and pliable. Then, using their hands or a pottery wheel, they shape the clay into
the desired form, carefully smoothing out any imperfections. Once the clay has dried, it is fired in a kiln at high temperatures to harden it and give it strength. (28)___________ , the pottery is glazed and decorated with intricate patterns and designs, which (29)___________ each piece a true work of  art. For many tourists, buying handmade pottery from local (30)___________ is a way to support the local community and take home a unique souvenir that will remind them of their travels for years to come. (Adapted from: https://www.igi-global.com) 26. A. pottery B. handicraft C. suburb D. fragrance 27. A. toward B. after C. before D. down 28. A. In addition B. However C. Therefore D. Finally 29. A. makes B. made of C. are making D. to make 30. A. artist B. art C. artisans  D. artistic II. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (1,25 points) Living in a friendly neighbourhood can make all the difference in the world. It's more than just having a  roof over your head; it's about feeling a sense of belonging and connection to the community around you. I am fortunate to live in just such a neighbourhood, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.         One of the things that makes my neighbourhood so special is the people who live here. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, and there's a real sense of community spirit. Whether it's chatting with a neighbour over the garden fence, or helping someone carry their groceries home, there's always a willingness to lend a hand.         There are also plenty of amenities in the area that make living here so convenient. There are several parks nearby, which are perfect for taking a leisurely stroll or having a picnic. The local library is also a great resource, with a wide selection of books and free community events. And if I ever need anything, there are  plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance.\\         In short, living in this friendly neighbourhood is a truly special experience. The people, the amenities, and the sense of community all come together to create a sense of belonging and connection that is hard to find elsewhere. I feel incredibly lucky to call it my home. (Adapted from: https://neighbourhooddiaries.wordpress.com) 31. What is the best title for the above passage?         A. Their lovely neighbourhood! B. Benefits of a lively neighbourhood.         C. How great it is to be in a community.  D. My unique experience with my neighbours. 32. According to the 2 nd  passage, everyone in the author’s neighborhood ______________.         A. like to help someone carry things.  B. has a real sense of community spirit.                 C. is always to lend a hand.  D. is friendly and welcoming. 33. Which of the following sentences best describes the situation “there's always a willingness to lend a hand.”         A. they cut down on their help.  B. they get on with each other.
        C. they pass down their willingness. D. they run out of their hands. 34. According to the passage, which of the following sentences is true?         A. It is normal to live in a friendly neighbourhood.         B. The author traded his neighbourhood for a better place.                 C. There are many amenities in the author’s neighbourhood.         D. The local library has free books and community events. 35. What does the word “it” in the final paragraph refer to?         A. The connection  B. the neighbourhood C. the sense D. the people D. WRITING. (2,5 points) I. Choose the underlined part A, B, C or D that needs correction. ( 0, 5 pt ) 36. The more pollution there is in the air, the hardest it is to breathe. A. The more                 B. there is            C. the hardest -harder                D. is to breathe 37. They had to teach her how she constructed a logical argument. A. had to                     B. teach her          C. constructed - to construct       D. logical argument. II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed above it, using suggestions. ( 0,75 pt ) 38. I don’t know where I should visit this summer vacation. → _____________________________________________________________ 39. She studies hard, she will get good grades. → _____________________________________________________________ 40. He eats a balanced diet and he will improve his health. → _____________________________________________________________ II. Write a paragraph (about 100 words) about your favourite community helper. VD Use the following questions: (1,25 pt) + What is his/ job? + What does he/ she look like? + What is he/ she like? + What does he/ she do for the community? + How do you feel about him/ her? … _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ========= HẾT=========