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PHÒNG GD – ĐT ………… TRƯỜNG THCS ……………… ĐỀ THI GIỮA HỌC KỲ 1 - ĐỀ SỐ 2 NĂM HỌC: 2024 – 2025 MÔN: Tiếng Anh 9 Thời gian: 60 minutes I. LISTENING Listen and choose the correct answer. You will hear a news reporter caller Angela Bond, talking on the radio about her job. 1. Where is Angela working at the moment? A. Britain B. the USA C. Asia D. France 2. Angela likes her job because she A. loves being in dangerous situation. B. never knows where she’ll go next. C. enjoys watching important events happen. D. has experience 3. What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong? A. pictures B. carpets C. furniture D. glasses 4. What time does Angela’s working day begin? A. 8.30 am B. 6.30 pm C. 10.00 am D. 9.30 pm 5. Where did Angela meet her boyfriend? A. at her sister’s house B. at university C. in Hong Kong D. at her friend’s house II. READING TASK 1. Complete the passage by filling each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets. Some people ask me if I like living in my hometown. The answer is certainly ‘yes’. The simple reason is that it has lots of interesting places. If you want to widen your knowledge of the past,
you can go to the museum. It's a historical building, with a big collection of (1. value)________ artefacts. There is also a craft village in my hometown. There, the (2. village)________ make drums. Their drums are not only famous in the locality but also (3. nation)_________. You can visit the old workshop, where drums are still made in the (4. tradition)_________ way. Some of them are huge! Another attraction in my hometown is the local library. It's an educational place where anyone can borrow books and take them home to read. Besides, it also has a (5. read)________ club. I'm one of its members, and we gather once a week to discuss what we've read together. My hometown is also a cultural centre, with many traditional festivals and activities. I love it very much. TASK 2. Read the passage and tick (V) T (True) or F (False) for each sentence. Chi, a student at a specialised high school in Ha Noi, needs to have a well-balanced life because she wants to excel in her studies, pursue her passions and hobbies, etc. Below are some of the things she often does to achieve a well-balanced life. Firstly, Chi starts each day by planning her schedule and setting priorities for the day, making sure to allocate time for studying, extracurricular activities, and socialising. She also takes breaks throughout the day to relax and recharge. In addition, Chi dedicates time to her hobbies, such as reading, listening to music, and doing sports. She believes that pursuing her passions brings her joy and a sense of fulfilment. Chi also spends time with her family and friends regularly and makes an effort to stay in touch even when she is busy with schoolwork. She understands the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships with them. Finally, Chi gives priority to her physical and mental health. She gets enough sleep, eats a balanced diet, and does exercise regularly. She also practises mindfulness and meditation to manage stress and maintain a positive mindset. By following these practices, we believe that Chi is on her way to achieving a fulfilling and well- balanced life. 1. Chi plans the schedule and sets priorities for the day. 2. Chi neglects her hobbies to focus on her studies. 3. Chi only spends time with her family and friends when she has free time from schoolwork. 4. Chi prioritises her physical as well as mental health. 5. It is unlikely that Chi will achieve a well-balanced life.
III. WRITING TASK 1. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the phrasal verb in brackets. You may have to change the form of the verb. 1. Her elder sister gave Mai most of her clothes. (hand down) _______________________________________ 2. She and her classmates have a friendly relationship. (get on with) _______________________________________ 3. His hair and face make me think of his father. (remind of) _______________________________________ TASK 2. Write a paragraph (100 - 120 words) about how to keep a well-balanced life. We must know how to achieve a well-balanced life because it is necessary for our overall well- being and happiness. Firstly,___________________________________________ IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS TASK 1. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions. 1. A. tourist B. suburb C. metro D. outdoors 2. A. priority B. competition C. electrician D. entertainment TASK 2. Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. If you train harder in three months, you ______ run a marathon. A. must B. might not C. can D. should not 2. The longer the talk about the matter is, _________. A. the situation seems worse B. the worse seem the situation C. the worse the situation seems D. the situation seems the worse 3. There is a big _____ site near my house, so it's very noisy. A. construction B. construct C. constructing D. constructed
4. The committee has _____ a survey of parking problems in residential areas. A. cut down B. come around C. worked out D. carried out 5. Altdorf is a _____ city with a huge number of foreigners, traders, adventurers, etc. A. quiet B. peaceful C. bustling D. tranquil TASK 3. Find the word having a different sound in the underlined part. 1. A. house B. healthy C. happiness D. honest 2. A. several B. rrgularly C. iron D. environment