Title LỚP 9 HK1 FORM 2026 TEST 2.docx ✅

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 29. What does the sign say? E. Dogs are always allowed to be in the pool area F. Dogs are sometimes allowed in the pool area. G. This pool area is for dogs H. Dogs cannot be in the pool area at any time. Question 30. What does the notice say? E. The bookshop is closed all day. F. The bookshop is open in the morning G. The bookshop is open in the afternoon H. The bookshop is closed in the morning. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 36. Alex was a 13-year-old boy. Last year, he went on an exchange programme in a foreign country. He couldn't wait to experience new cultures and he aimed mostly at making international friends. Little did he know, his journey would be filled with hilarious moments.Instead of asking for directions to the nearest museum, he ended up asking for directions to the nearest ice cream parlour! During a group outing, Alex mistook a sheep for a friendly dog and tried to pet it. Much to his surprise, the sheep bleated loudly and startled him. His classmates burst into laughter, and Alex blushed in embarrassment. In a cooking class, Alex attempted to make a traditional dish, but instead of putting in some sugar, he accidentally added way too much salt. The taste was so unbearable that even the chef couldn't help but laugh at his reaction. Despite these funny mishaps, Alex's exchange programme was a memorable experience. He made friends from around the world and learned to embrace unexpected moments with a sense of humour. Question 31. What was Alex's main goal during his exchange programme? A. To study foreign languages B. To experience new cultures C. To become a professional teammate D. To make international friends Question 32. How did Alex try to communicate with the locals? A. Using a translation app B. Using sign language C. Using a pocket dictionary D. Using body language Question 33. The pronoun 'it' refers to A. the dog B. the sheep C. the pet D. the outing Question 34. What did Alex add too much of in the cooking class? A. Flour B. Sugar C. Pepper D. Salt Question 35. The word 'attempted' is CLOSEST in meaning to A. gave B. affected C. tried D. managed Question 36. How did Alex feel about his exchange program overall? A. Disappointed C. Memorable and funny B. Challenging and frustrating D. Blushed and unexpected