PGD HUYỆN ĐÔNG ANH
TRƯỜNG THCS CỔ LOA

KIỂM TRA GIƯA KÌ 1 LỚP 9
NĂM HỌC: 2024 - 2025
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề 001

Họ và tên thí sinh………………………………
Số báo danh………………………Lớp ……………
Mark 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. market
B. depart
C. card
D. scare
Question 2. A. household
B. mountain
C. group
D. counsellor
Mark 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.
Question 3. A. museum
B. gallery
C. harbour
D. capital
Question 4. A. delay
B. mental
C. deadline
D. balance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. Would you like something to drink? –  “_______”
A. Yes, I do .      
B.Tea, please.      
C. I will.              
D. No, I would.
Question 6. She tried to __________ the old traditions to the next generation.
A. cut down on
B. look around
C. pass down
D. take care of
Question 7. It's important to __________ your time effectively to balance work and leisure.
A. delay
B. manage
C. train
D. punish
Question 8. The ________ provides a variety of sports and recreational activities for everyone.
A. community service
B. sports club
C. town festival
D. recycling program
Question 9. Unless they _______ regular exercise, they _______ gain weight.
A. do – might
B. do – will
C. do – won't
D. will do – get
Question 10. During ________, traffic can be very heavy and slow-moving.
A. public transport
B. rush hour
C. concrete jungle
D. high crime rate
Question 11. The __________ the traffic jams are, the __________ it will be to reach the office on time.
A. longer / harder
B. shorter / harder
C. longer / easier
D. shorter / easier
Question 12. They want to find out __________ to improve the local park facilities.
A. where
B. what
C. why
D. how
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option that best
fits each numbered blank from 13 to 16.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ENGLISH
1. English is spoken (13)________ many people around the world.
2. It is often considered as (14)________most international language.
3. English has become a global language due to its use in business, science, and entertainment.
4. (15)________ English books, newspapers, and websites to improve your language skills.
5. It's important to practice regularly to avoid (16)________ in your progress.
Question 13. A. by
Question 14. A. the
Question 15. A. Write
Question 16. A. failure

B. of
B. an
B. Speak
B. failing

C. to
C. x (no article)
C. Read
C. failed

D. from
D. a
D. Watch
D. fail

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to
18.
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
We were excited about our annual school sports day. However, things didn't go exactly as
planned. ................
a. During the relay race, one of the runners tripped and fell, which caused a delay.
b. The events were well-organized, and everyone was ready to compete.
c. Despite the mishap, we managed to finish the races, and the day ended on a positive note.
A. b - a - c
B. a - b - c
C. c - b - a
D. b - c - a
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).
A. The sports day was successful, and everyone had a lot of fun.
B. We had to postpone the sports day until the following week.
C. The relay race was canceled due to the accident.
D. We were disappointed, but we learned how to handle unexpected situations.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from
19 to 24.
    New York City, which has a population of nearly 9 million, is one of (19) ______ densest cities in the
world. (20) ______ it has the world's largest subway system, traffic can still be quite bad, particularly at rush
hour. The city decided that it would be a good idea to encourage more people to use bicycles. If more people
rode bicycles, the roads would be less (21) ______ with cars. Also, when you ride a bicycle, you are
exercising, which makes you healthy. But how can you encourage people to ride more bikes?
        The city came up with an innovative solution. In 2013, city workers began installing long racks of
bicycles in different neighborhoods. These bicycles were, for a small fee, available (22) ______ anyone to
use. A person could ride the bicycle from one bike rack to (23) ______ bike rack and park it there. This
system was ideal for people (24) ______ did not own bikes and wanted to take a bicycle on a short ride
without having to return it to the place they took it from. This also made it possible to move quickly between
areas that did not connect easily by the subway.
19. A. a                        
B. an                         C. the                         D. X
20. A. Although         
B. Because                  C. However              D. So
21. A. empty                 
B. stuck                  C. free                         D. sparse
22. A. to                  
B. with                 
C. for                          D. by
23. A. some                 
B. all                          C. other                 
D. another
24. A. who                 
B. whose                  C. which                  D. where
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in
each of the following questions.
Question 25 . Mary wondered what she should do to have more spare time.
A. Mary wondered what she did to have more spare time.
B. Mary believed she would have more spare time.
C. Mary wondered what to do to have more spare time.
D. Mary didn't know how much spare time she had.
Question 26. You should watch TV less, or your eyes may get tired.
A. If you watch TV less, your eyes may get tired.
B. If you don't watch TV less, your eyes get tired.
C. If you don't watch TV less, your eyes may get tired.
D. If you watch TV more, your eyes may not get tired.
Mark the letter A B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the
following questions.
Question 27. The more / read I interesting / the book /.
A. The more I read, the more interesting the book was.
B. The more I read the book, I find it very interesting.
C. The more to read, the more interesting the book was.

D. The more I read, the most interesting the book was.
Question 28. Students / try / give priority / school / family / extra activities I.
A. Students try to give priority between school, family and extra activities.
B. Students should try to give priority to school, family and extra activities.
C. Some students try to give priority of school, family and extra activities.
D. Students try to give priority among school, family and extra activities.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?
A. No bird can be found here.
B. You mustn't feed the birds.
C. Birds don't have to be given food.
D. You can't bring any birds here.

Question 30. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.
A. Today you can buy apples at a cheaper price before 6 p.m.
B. You can't buy any apples before 6 p.m.
C. You can buy cheaper apples after 6 p.m.
D. You can only buy apples today.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 31 to 36.
Fast fashion is inexpensive clothing which is produced rapidly in response to the latest trend. It is
estimated that 100 billion items of clothing are made every year. This number is expected to grow by 60
percent by 2030. However, the downside of this fashion industry is its negative impact on the environment.
First of all, the production of textiles requires a lot of water. For example, it takes about 2,000 gallons of
water to produce one pair of jeans. This water is often polluted with poisonous chemicals which are used in
the dyeing and finishing process. The manufacturing process also produces a lot of air pollution which is
caused by the burning of fossil fuels to power factories and the release of chemicals into the air. Moreover,
fast fashion creates a vast amount of waste. Many of the clothes that are produced are not worn very often,
and are thrown away after a few wears. Clothing and textiles currently make up at least 7% of the total
amount of waste in global landfill space. Only 15 percent of them are recycled or donated, 19 percent are
burnt, and the rest ends up in landfills.
Question 31. In what way does the fashion industry cause water pollution?
A. It pollutes the water with toxic dyes.
B. It uses a lot of water to make clothing items.
C. It uses lots of fossil fuels.
D. It creates waste in landfill space.
Question 32. What percentage of clothing is collected for reuse and recycling?
A. 7 %
B. 15 %
C. 19 %
D. 60 %
Question 33. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Fast fashion is a new trend in the fashion industry.
B. Fast fashion has a negative impact on the environment.
C. Fast fashion is expensive clothing.
D. Fast fashion helps save water.
Question 34. Which word in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to "inexpensive"?
A. exclusive
B. expensive
C. valuable
D. affordable
Question 35. What is one of the negative impacts of fast fashion?
A. Enhanced creativity
B. Creation of a lot of waste
C. Reduced product prices
D. Increased job opportunities

Question 36. Which word in the passage is OPPOSITE in meaning to "produce"?
A. create
B. destroy
C. manufacture
D. generate
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B,
C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
A. people go onto websites,
B. who lack an awareness of privacy issues
C. a lot of time on social media sites
D. from Facebook depression are at risk of social isolation
Researchers have introduced a new phenomenon called "Facebook depression", defined as
depression that develops when youngsters spend (37) ________ and then begin to show classic expression
of depression. The power of the online world is thought to be a factor that may cause depression in some
adolescents. As with offline depression, young people who suffer (38) _____ and sometimes turn to risky
internet sites for "help". The main risks to young people online today are each other, risks of improper use of
technology, lack of privacy, or posting false information about themselves or others. These types of
behaviour threaten their privacy.
When (39) _____they can leave evidence of their visits. This on going record of online activity is
called the "digital footprint". One of the biggest threats to young people on social media sites is to their
digital footprint and future reputations. Young people (40) ______ often post in appropriate material without
understanding that "what goes online stays online". As a result, future jobs and college acceptance may be
put at risk of inexperienced clicks of the mouse.
Question 37._______

Question 38._______

Question 39.______

Question 40.______

LISTENING
Task 1: You will hear Trang, Phong, and Tom talking about how to manage their time effectively. For
each opinion they express (question from 41 to 43), choose the suitable student.
Question 41. I don't let things distract me from the schoolwork that I have to do.
A. Tom
B. Trang
C. Phong
Question 42. I try not to delay doing my homeworkand working on my projects and coming tests.
A. Tom
B. Trang
C. Phong
Question 43. Using a calendar to plan my work ahead helps me manage my time effectively.
A. Tom
B. Trang
C. Phong
Task 2: Listen again and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D
Question 44. Trang enters what she has to do into a _______ at the beginning of each term.
A. poster
B. routine
C. calendar
D. book
Question 45. Trang often uses _______ colours to mark project due dates and exam times on her calendar.
A. different
B. the same
C. similar
D. difficult
Question 46. Trang uses _________ for deadline.
A. Red
B. Green
C. Blue
D. yellow
Question 47. Phong turns off his cell phone and signs out of social media _______ when he starts his work.
A. networks
B. accounts
C. websites
D. online
Question 48. Tom tries not to _______ homework until just before the due date.
A. finish
B. complete
C. submit
D. leave
Question 49. Tom _______ his projects and coming tests and adds them to his schedule.
A. prepares
B. reviews
C. revises
D. receives
Question 50. Tom is not __________ to meet the due dates.
A. anxiety
B. stressed out
C. happy
D. pleased
THE END

PGD HUYỆN ĐÔNG ANH
TRƯỜNG THCS CỔ LOA

ANSWER KEY
KIỂM TRA GIƯA KÌ 1 LỚP 9
NĂM HỌC: 2024 - 2025
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề 001

Họ và tên thí sinh………………………………
Số báo danh………………………Lớp ……………
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 1. A. market
B. depart
C. card
D. scare
Question 2. A. household
B. mountain
C. group
D. counsellor
Mark the letter A, B, C, oar 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 3. A. museum
B. gallery
C. harbour
D. capital
Question 4. A. delay
B. mental
C. deadline
D. balance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5. Would you like something to drink? –  “_______”
A. Yes, I do .      
B.Tea, please.      
C. I will.              
D. No, I would.
Question 6. She tried to __________ the old traditions to the next generation.
A. cut down on
B. look around
C. pass down
D. take care of
Question 7. It's important to __________ your time effectively to balance work and leisure.
A. delay
B. manage
C. train
D. punish
Question 8. The ________ provides a variety of sports and recreational activities for everyone.
A. community service
B. sports club
C. town festival
D. recycling program
Question 9. Unless they _______ regular exercise, they _______ gain weight.
A. do – might
B. do – will
C. do – won't
D. will do – get
Question 10. During ________, traffic can be very heavy and slow-moving.
A. public transport
B. rush hour
C. concrete jungle
D. high crime rate
Question 11. The __________ the traffic jams are, the __________ it will be to reach the office on time.
A. longer / harder
B. shorter / harder
C. longer / easier
D. shorter / easier
Question 12. They want to find out __________ to improve the local park facilities.
A. where
B. what
C. why
D. how
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 13 to 16.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ENGLISH
1. English is spoken (13)________ many people around the world.
2. It is often considered as (14)________most international language.
3. English has become a global language due to its use in business, science, and entertainment.
4. (15)________ English books, newspapers, and websites to improve your language skills.
5. It's important to practice regularly to avoid (16)________ in your progress.
Question 13. A. by
Question 14. A. the
Question 15. A. Write
Question 16. A. failure

B. of
B. an
B. Speak
B. failing

C. to
C. x (no article)
C. Read
C. failed

D. from
D. a
D. Watch
D. fail

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
We were excited about our annual school sports day. However, things didn't go exactly as
planned. ................
a. During the relay race, one of the runners tripped and fell, which caused a delay.
b. The events were well-organized, and everyone was ready to compete.
c. Despite the mishap, we managed to finish the races, and the day ended on a positive note.
A. b - a - c
B. a - b - c
C. c - b - a
D. b - c - a
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).
A. The sports day was successful, and everyone had a lot of fun.
B. We had to postpone the sports day until the following week.
C. The relay race was canceled due to the accident.
D. We were disappointed, but we learned how to handle unexpected situations.
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 19 to 24.
    New York City, which has a population of nearly 9 million, is one of (19) ______ densest cities in the
world. (20) ______ it has the world's largest subway system, traffic can still be quite bad, particularly at rush
hour. The city decided that it would be a good idea to encourage more people to use bicycles. If more people
rode bicycles, the roads would be less (21) ______ with cars. Also, when you ride a bicycle, you are
exercising, which makes you healthy. But how can you encourage people to ride more bikes?
        The city came up with an innovative solution. In 2013, city workers began installing long racks of
bicycles in different neighborhoods. These bicycles were, for a small fee, available (22) ______ anyone to
use. A person could ride the bicycle from one bike rack to (23) ______ bike rack and park it there. This
system was ideal for people (24) ______ did not own bikes and wanted to take a bicycle on a short ride
without having to return it to the place they took it from. This also made it possible to move quickly between
areas that did not connect easily by the subway.
19. A. a                        B. an                         C. the                         D. X
20. A. Although          B. Because                  C. However              D. So
21. A. empty                 B. stuck                  C. free                         D. sparse
22. A. to                   B. with                 
C. for                          D. by
23. A. some                 B. all                          C. other                 
D. another
24. A. who                  B. whose                  C. which                  D. where
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25 . Mary wondered what she should do to have more spare time.
A. Mary wondered what she did to have more spare time.
B. Mary believed she would have more spare time.
C. Mary wondered what to do to have more spare time.
D. Mary didn't know how much spare time she had.
Question 26. You should watch TV less, or your eyes may get tired.
A. If you watch TV less, your eyes may get tired.
B. If you don't watch TV less, your eyes get tired.
C. If you don't watch TV less, your eyes may get tired.
D. If you watch TV more, your eyes may not get tired.
Mark the letter A B, C, or D on your answer to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in
each of the following questions.
Question 27. The more / read I interesting / the book /.
A. The more I read, the more interesting the book was.

B. The more I read the book, I find it very interesting.
C. The more to read, the more interesting the book was.
D. The more I read, the most interesting the book was.
Question 28. Students / try / give priority / school / family / extra activities I.
A. Students try to give priority between school, family and extra activities.
B. Students should try to give priority to school, family and extra activities.
C. Some students try to give priority of school, family and extra activities.
D. Students try to give priority among school, family and extra activities.
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?
A. No bird can be found here.
B. You mustn't feed the birds.
C. Birds don't have to be given food.
D. You can't bring any birds here.

Question 30. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.
A. Today you can buy apples at a cheaper price before 6 p.m.
B. You can't buy any apples before 6 p.m.
C. You can buy cheaper apples after 6 p.m.
D. You can only buy apples today.

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.
Fast fashion is inexpensive clothing which is produced rapidly in response to the latest trend. It is
estimated that 100 billion items of clothing are made every year. This number is expected to grow by 60
percent by 2030. However, the downside of this fashion industry is its negative impact on the environment.
First of all, the production of textiles requires a lot of water. For example, it takes about 2,000 gallons of
water to produce one pair of jeans. This water is often polluted with poisonous chemicals which are used in
the dyeing and finishing process. The manufacturing process also produces a lot of air pollution which is
caused by the burning of fossil fuels to power factories and the release of chemicals into the air. Moreover,
fast fashion creates a vast amount of waste. Many of the clothes that are produced are not worn very often,
and are thrown away after a few wears. Clothing and textiles currently make up at least 7% of the total
amount of waste in global landfill space. Only 15 percent of them are recycled or donated, 19 percent are
burnt, and the rest ends up in landfills.
Question 31. In what way does the fashion industry cause water pollution?
A. It pollutes the water with toxic dyes.
B. It uses a lot of water to make clothing items.
C. It uses lots of fossil fuels.
D. It creates waste in landfill space.
Question 32. What percentage of clothing is collected for reuse and recycling?
A. 7 %
B. 15 %
C. 19 %
D. 60 %
Question 33. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Fast fashion is a new trend in the fashion industry.
B. Fast fashion has a negative impact on the environment.
C. Fast fashion is expensive clothing.
D. Fast fashion helps save water.
Question 34. Which word in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to "inexpensive"?
A. exclusive
B. expensive
C. valuable
D. affordable
Question 35. What is one of the negative impacts of fast fashion?
A. Enhanced creativity
B. Creation of a lot of waste

C. Reduced product prices
D. Increased job opportunities
Question 36. Which word in the passage is OPPOSITE in meaning to "produce"?
A. create
B. destroy
C. manufacture
D. generate
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
37 to 40.
A. people go onto websites,
B. who lack an awareness of privacy issues
C. a lot of time on social media sites
D. from Facebook depression are at risk of social isolation
Researchers have introduced a new phenomenon called "Facebook depression", defined as
depression that develops when youngsters spend (37) ________ and then begin to show classic expression
of depression. The power of the online world is thought to be a factor that may cause depression in some
adolescents. As with offline depression, young people who suffer (38) _____ and sometimes turn to risky
internet sites for "help". The main risks to young people online today are each other, risks of improper use of
technology, lack of privacy, or posting false information about themselves or others. These types of
behaviour threaten their privacy.
When (39) _____they can leave evidence of their visits. This on going record of online activity is
called the "digital footprint". One of the biggest threats to young people on social media sites is to their
digital footprint and future reputations. Young people (40) ______ often post in appropriate material without
understanding that "what goes online stays online". As a result, future jobs and college acceptance may be
put at risk of inexperienced clicks of the mouse.
Question 37.__
c______

Question 38.___d
____

Question 39.___
_a____

Question 40.__
b_____

LISTENING
Task 1: You will hear Trang, Phong, and Tom talking about how to manage their time effectively. For
each opinion they expresses (question from 41 to 43), choose the suitable student.
Question 41. I don't let things distract me from the schoolwork that I have to do.
A. Tom
B. Trang
C. Phong
Question 42. I try not to delay doing my homeworkand working on my projects and coming tests.
A. Tom
B. Trang
C. Phong
Question 43. Using a calendar to plan my work ahead helps me manage my time effectively.
A. Tom
B. Trang
C. Phong
Task 2: Listen again and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D
Question 44. Trang enters what she has to do into a _______ at the beginning of each term.
A. poster
B. routine
C. calendar
D. book
Question 45. Trang often uses _______ colours to mark project due dates and exam times on her calendar.
A. different
B. the same
C. similar
D. difficult
Question 46. Trang uses _________ for deadline.
A. Red
B. Green
C. Blue
D. yellow
Question 47. Phong turns off his cell phone and signs out of social media _______ when he starts his work.
A. networks
B. accounts
C. websites
D. online
Question 48. Tom tries not to _______ homework until just before the due date.
A. finish
B. complete
C. submit
D. leave
Question 49. Tom _______ his projects and coming tests and adds them to his schedule.
A. prepares
B. reviews
C. revises
D. receives
Question 50. Tom is not __________ to meet the due dates.
A. anxiety
B. stressed out
C. happy
D. pleased
THE END