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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ 1 LỚP 9
NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Họ và tên: ............................................................................
Lớp: 9A…
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gì thêm.
I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM
Listen to two teenagers calling the helpline. Circle the best answer A, B, C or D. You will listen
TWICE.
1. Lan is now feeling ______.
A. annoyed
B. frustrated
C. depressed
D. stressed out
2. Lan can't ______ all the deadlines.
A. remember
B. catch up with
C. accomplish
D. finish
3. Lan feels she doesn't need to work too hard because she's not going ______.
A. to enter gifted schools
B. to continue her study
C. to have time for herself
D. to manage her time
4. Nam feels ______.
A. tired of his study
B. worried about his girlfriend
C. optimistic
D. depressed
5. Nam's friend _____________ in front of other students.
A. made use of him
B. made fun of him
C. made joke about him
D. bullied him
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 6. A. healthy
B. honest
C. why
D. hour
Question 7. A. slowly
B. downtown
C. power
D. crowded
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 8. A. delay
B. suburb
C. remind
D. preserve
Question 9. A. accomplish
B. optimistic
C. construction
D. facility
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 10. James is quite easy-going. He can __________ well with many types of people.
A. get on
B. take on
C. go on
D. come on
Question 11. Lucas and Amelia are discussing about the solution to protect the environment.
- Lucas: “Why don't we collect old batteries and recycle them properly?”
- Amelia: “_______________. Collecting and recycling old batteries can help us to reduce the
environmental pollution”
A. I like batteries.
B. I couldn't agree with you.
C. Great. Let's do that.
D. Better luck next time.
Question 12. If you don't understand the lesson, you _______ ask your teacher for help.
A. would
B. should
C. shouldn't
D. musn't
Question 13. Lam is _________the flu, so he didn't go to school this morning.
A. carried out
B. hung out with
C. come down with
D. cut down on
Question 14. The longer the talk about the matter is, _________.
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A. the situation seems worse
B. the worse seem the situation
C. the worse the situation seems
D. the situation seems the worse
Question 15. The Tower of London is one of the top __________________ in the UK.
A. tourist places
B. tourism places
C. guided tours
D. tourist attractions
Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 16 to 19.
Time management tips
1. Making (22)______ plan or schedule for things you need (23) ____, including appointments,
projects, homework and tests.
2. Giving priority to the (24)________ important task.
3. (25)________ an effective daily routine.
Question 16.
Question 17.
Question 18.
Question 19.

A. x (no article)
A. to do
A. more
A. Build

B. a
B. do
B. many
B. Built

C. the
C. doing
C. most
C. To build

D. an
D. did
D. much
D. Building

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 20 to 21.
Question 20. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Helena realizes that there are too many vehicles around school gates. _________
a. In addition, they should not let motorbikes park on the pavement near school gate.
b. This is unsafe for children who walk to school.
c. She suggests that the city authorities not allow cars at school gates at drop-off and pick-up times.
A. a-b-c
B. c-b-a
C. b-c-a
D. b-a-c
Question 21. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 20).
A. They see that the more developed a city is, the more food people throw away.
B. They suggest a list of changes so that the library can attract more teens.
C. Her solutions are really useful for the safety of school children.
D. Children go to school every school day.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of
the numbered blanks from 22 to 25.
In any towns and cities, (22) ______ communities play an important role in everyday life. Those
community groups often organize events and activities that bring people together. (23) _________, they
might hold festivals, farmers' markets, or clean-up days. These events help to build relationships among
residents and create a sense of belonging.
Community centers are common places (24) _______ people can join different classes and activities, such
as sports, art, and language lessons. Many local communities also have volunteer groups that help those
(25) _________ need, such as food banks or shelters for the homeless. By participating in these activities,
people can contribute to their community and make a positive impact. When residents support local shops
and restaurants, they help boost the local economy. A close-knit community often has better
communication and cooperation, which can lead to improvements in local services and facilities.
Question 22. A. nation
B. local
C. national
D. international
Question 23. A. However
B. For example
C. Despite
D. Therefore
Question 24. A. when
B. where
C. what
D. why
Question 25. A. at
B. for
C. in
D. to

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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 26. What does the sign mean?
A. Many people like to walk to the waterfall.
B. You'll see a waterfall ten kilometers from here.
C. The waterfall is five kilometers wide.
D. Walk five kilometers to get to the waterfall.
Question 27. What does this sign say?
A. You should stop driving if you want to drink water.
B. You cannot use glasses in the car.
C. You mustn't drink anything while you are driving.
D. You are not allowed to drink alcohol before and
while driving.

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 28 to 32.
Traffic jams and pollution are two big problems in the city. Traffic jams occur when there are too
many cars on the roads, making it difficult for people to move around quickly. To solve this, cities can
encourage people to use public transportation, like buses or trains, instead of driving their own cars. This
would reduce the number of vehicles on the roads, easing traffic congestion.
Pollution is another issue in cities because there is too much dirty air from vehicles and factories.
One solution for this problem is to plant more trees and create more green spaces in the city. Trees
provide oxygen and clean the air. By increasing the number of trees, cities can improve air quality and
make the environment healthier for everyone.
In conclusion, we all need to work together to solve the problems of traffic and pollution. By
using public transportation and starting green projects like planting trees, we can make our city
environment more sustainable and enjoyable.
Question 28. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The solution for traffic jams.
B. People are struggling with using public transportation.
C. Planting trees is important to protect our city environment.
D. Two big problems in the city: traffic jams and pollution.
Question 29. What causes traffic jams in the city?
A. too many cars on the roads
B. too many modem machines
C. too many trees
D. too many factories
Question 30. The word “reduce” in the passage is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.
A. reuse
B. weaken
C. increase
D. cut down
Question 31. Which sentence is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Pollution is not a problem in cities.
B. Planting more trees is harmful for the environment.
C. Trees provide oxygen and clean the air.
D. We should work alone to solve the problems.
Question 32. The word “In conlusion” in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to __________.
A. Finally
B. Once in blue moon
C. Occasionally
D. Beforehand
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Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A,
B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 33 to 36.
It's not easy to manage school and life, but with some good time management techniques, it's possible to
achieve a study-life balance. Here are some tips for secondary-school students. Firstly, make a schedule.
(33) _________, allocating specific times for studying, attending classes, and doing homework. You
should also include breaks and time for relaxation or hobbies. Secondly, learn to prioritize. (34)
________. If necessary, you can delay less urgent activities until you've finished your important tasks.
Remember that it's okay to say no sometimes if (35) ________. Thirdly, take advantage of any free time
during the day. For example, you can use long bus journeys to read or review notes. It is also advisable to
get small tasks done during short breaks between classes. Finally, don't be too hard on yourself if you
can't do everything perfectly. (36) __________ In these situations, you can consider talking to a teacher
or school counsellor for support.
A. You should identify the most important tasks and focus on them first.
B. you feel overwhelmed
C. It's normal to occasionally feel stressed out.
D. plan your week in advance
Question 33. __D__ Question 34. __A__ Question 35. __B___ Question 36. __C__
II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning and contains the word in brackets.
Question 37. You use much electricity. Your bill will be high. 
(HIGHER)
 The more electricity you use, the higher your bill will be.
Question 38. She wondered what she should write in the final essay.
(TO WRITE)
 She wondered what to write in the final essay.
Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms.
Question 39. Travel/ a dusty road/ every day/ cause/ have itchy eyes/ runny nose.
 Travelling on a dusty road every day causes me/us to have itchy eyes and runny nose.
Question 40. Unless/ my brother/ have/ much money/ ,/ he/ not go/ travelling/ this summer.
 Unless my brother has much money, he can't go travelling this summer.
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