Tiêu đề 2. ĐỀ THAM KHẢO CUỐI KÌ 2 - ANH 9 (GS).docx ✅

1 PHÒNG GD&ĐT …………………. ĐỀ THAM KHẢO CUỐI KÌ 2 TRƯỜNG THCS………………………. NĂM HỌC: 20… – 20… MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 PART A. LANGUAGE FOCUS (4.5 points) I. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. church B. change C. choose D. school Question 2. A. proposed B. practiced C. improved D. revised II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions. Question 3. A. happen B. decide C. improve D. avoid Question 4. A. holiday B. customer C. pollution D. handicraft III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. She wishes she ______ enough money to buy a bigger house. A. have B. had C. has D. will have Question 6. The best time to visit the city is ______ March. A. in B. on C. over D. at Question 7. _________United State is one of the biggest countries in the world. A. A B. The C. An D. Ø Question 8. That artist can’t expect to ______ a living from his painting career. A. perform B. obtain C. earn D. gather Question 9. My father advised me not ______ smart phones before bed time. A. use B. to use C. using D. used Question 10. While his mother was washing the dishes, he ______ his homework. A. is doing B. has done C. did D. was doing Question 11. If I have time later, I ______ you to a famous museum in Hanoi. A. have taken B. took C. take D. will take Question 12. The artisans in our village usually ______ their skills to their eldest children. A. hand down B. give out C. look round D. go about Question 13. “How are you today?” – Susan: “__________” A. I feel like a million stars. B. I feel like a million dollars. C. I can feel it in my bone. D. I feel your earsburning. Question 14. The girl ______ mother I was talking to has left the room. A. whose B. who C. whom D. that Question 15. The job requires certain ______. You have to be good at operating computers and dealing
2 with people. A. qualifications B. knowledge C. techniques D. skills IV. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange. Question 16. a. Alice: How about the park by the lake? b. Ben: That sounds great! Where should we go? c. Alice: Hey, do you want to go for a picnic this weekend? (Adapted from KET) A. a-c-b B. c-a-b C. b-a-c D. c-b-a V. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 17. Many wild animals are suffering from losing its natural habitats.  A B C D Question 18: My sister participated in English public speaking contests several times. A B C D PART B. READING (3.0 points) I. 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. (1.25 points) The General Certificate of Secondary Education or the GCSE examinations for (19) _______ are the standard school-leaver qualifications taken by virtually all UK students in the May and June following their 16th birthday. If you come to a UK independent school before (20) _______ the age of 16, you will study towards GCSE examinations in up to 12 subjects. Some subjects are compulsory, including English arid mathematics, and you can select (21) _______, such as music, drama, geography and history from a series of options. GCSEs provide a good all-round education that you can build on at college and eventually atuniversity. AS- and A-levels are taken after GCSEs. Theyare the UK qualifications most (22) _______ accepted for entry to university and are available in subjects from the humanities, arts, sciences andsocial sciences as well as in vocational subjects such (23) _______ engineering, and leisure and tourism. You can study up to four subjects at the same time for two years. (Adapted from https://tuyensinh247.com) Question 19. A. big B. small C. long D.short
3 Question 20. A. reach B. reaching C. being reached D. to reach Question 21. A. other B. another C. each other D. others Question 22. A. wide B. widen C. widely D. width Question 23. A. for B. as C. like D. so II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. (1.75 points) The Grand Canyon, located in the state of Arizona, USA, is an amazing natural wonder. It’s a gigantic rocky formation, stretching more than 270 miles in length, up to 18 miles in width, and more than a mile deep. The canyon is carved by the Colorado River and it is considered one of the most stunning natural sights in the world. Tourists from all around the world enjoy visiting the Grand Canyon. It’s a great place for hiking and camping, offering incredibly beautiful views in every direction. The canyon is also home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, including elks, bighorn sheep, and mountain lions. The Grand Canyon is a vital part of Native American history and culture. Many tribes have lived here for thousands of years, and their influence can still be seen today. The canyon holds spiritual importance for them, and they continue to hold ceremonies and events here. Despite its popularity, the Grand Canyon is a delicate environment that needs protection. The National Park Service has implemented several initiatives to keep the canyon safe, including preventing helicopter tours and establishing strict rules for hiking and camping. It’s a unique place that we must care for to preserve it for future generations. Question 24. The word "gigantic" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______. A. unique B. popular C. enormous D. diverse Question 25. What kind of activities can tourists do in the Grand Canyon? A. camping and carving                                   B. carving and sightseeing C. hiking and hunting         D. hiking and camping Question 26. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an animal species according to the passage? A. elks B. bighorn sheep C. antelopes D. mountain lions Question 27. The word “vital” in the third paragraph is opposite in meaning to ______. A. useful B. unimportant C. natural D. meaningless Question 28. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. The Grand Canyon offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape B. It is over 270 miles long, up to 18 miles wide and nearly a mile deep C. It is the most breathtaking natural landscape in the world D. It is not a popular destination for tourists from all over the world Question 29. Who has inhabited here for thousands of years? A. People from all around the world