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

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (7.00 points)
Write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose undefined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. carry
B. garbage
C. paragraph
D. attraction
Question 2. A. celebrity
B. schedule
C. counsellor
D. accomplish
Write 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 3: A. organise
B. physical
C. maintaining
D. counsellor
Question 4. A. anxiety
B.artisan
C.priority
D. amenity
Write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: Maintaining a ________ life often means making time for the things you have to do , as well as the
things you want to do in a suitable way.
A. educational
B. mental
C. well- balanced
D. social
Question 6 : She's in poor health, but she's _______ about her future.
A. optimistic
B. negative
C. pleased
D. unhappy
Question 7 : Cindy always cooks a big dinner, then uses the ______________ to make lunch for the next day.
A. leftovers
B. meals
C. recipes
D. menus
Question 8 : If you have some problems with your study, the school _____ will listen and give you some advice.
A. doctor
B. teacher
C. counsellor
D.trainer
Question 9 : What are your neighbours like? Do you ___________ them?
A.look around with
B. get on with
C .look forward with
D. cut down with
Question 10 : Peter still doesn't know ___________ to travel to during his summer holiday.
a. where
b. when
c. how
d. what
Question 11 : She usually gets nervous if she ____________ in front of a group.
a. spoke
b. should speak
c. speak
d. has to speak
Question 12: The ___________________ the movie is, the ___________________ I feel.
A. long – more tired
B. more long – more tired C. longer –tireder
D. longer - more tired
Question 13: The Brighton Pier reminds me __________ the old bridge in my home village.
A. about
B. for
C. to
D. of
Question 14. Unfortunately, I've ………… with a cold, so I won't be able to attend the party tonight
A. let down
B. cut down
C. come down
D. run out
Question 15 : Would you like……………. Camping with us this weekend ?
A.going
B. to going
C. to go
D.go
Question 16: A: Do you mind helping me carry these boxes to the first floor? B: ____________
A. You're welcome.
B. Not at all.
C. Don't worry.
D. Never mind.
Write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined words in the following questions.
Question 17: We need to create a culture of tolerance and forgiveness and join hands as one nation.
A. work together
B. shake hands
C. take action
D. hold each other's hand
Write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined words in the following questions.
Question 18: She is carrying out a health project for the disadvantages in inner cities and rural areas.
A. suburban
B. urban
C. mountainous
D. costal
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

A local garbage collector is an important community (19) _______________. They work to clean up our
neighborhoods .You can often see garbage collectors drive large trucks and stop at each house or building to pick
up the trash. They use special equipment to lift and empty the garbage cans into the truck.
After (20) _______________ waste from homes and businesses, they take it to a landfill or recycling
center, where the garbage is properly treated. At the recycling center, the garbage is processed so that it can be
reused to make new products.This helps (21) _______________ the amount of waste that goes into landfills and
helps preserve natural resources.Without a doubt, being a garbage collector can be (22) _______________
demanding work. They have to lift heavy garbage cans and work outside in all kinds of weather.
Question 19 : A. neighbor
B. helper
C. tourist
D. adult
Question 20 : A. collecting
B. collected
C. to collect
D. collect
Question 21 : A. raise
B. remain
C. increase
D.reduce
Question 22 : A. physics
B. physically
C. physic
D. physical
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
Teenagers can live a balanced lifestyle by getting enough exercise, eating healthily and having enough
rest. They need to be involved in a fair level of physical activity to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle.
Physical activity can include a variety of activities such as cycling, playing sports, or walking a dog.
Teenagers should aim to perform two or more of these activities regularly. Healthy eating is also an
important part of a teenager's life. A human needs food to create energy so that they can function.
Eating healthily consists of eating a balance of the five food groups. These include: fruit, vegetables,
meat, dairy and a small amount of sugary foods. Having a balanced diet will result in better brain function,
healthy weight gain and greater fitness.
Finally, a person needs to stop work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself and recover. Many
people think that rest and sleep are the same thing but they are not. Sleep is when your body shuts down to
repair and refresh itself. Rest is a time where your body relaxes such as when you go on a holiday or engage
in activities that make you happy and give you pleasure. When you rest, you relax and relieve your mind and
body of all the things in life that may cause you stress.
Question 23. How can teenagers have well- balanced life?
A. eating healthily
B. having enough rest
C. Doing physical activities
D. All are correct
Question 24: What is the benefit of a balanced diet?
A. Gaining more weight
B.Functioning better brain C.become more active D.sleep more
Question 25: What does 'These' refer to?
A. Sugary foods
B. Fruits
C. Physical activities
D. Five groups of food
Question 26: What is the difference between sleep and rest?
A. The state of your body
B. The time when your body shuts down
C. The happiness you receive
D. The stress you release
Question 27. Which has the closest meaning to 'engage' ?
A. include
B. participate
C. jump
D. register
Question 28. What is the best title for this text?
A. Ways of balancing lifestyle
B. Benefits of physical exercise
C. How to get enough rest
D. Life with stress
B. WRITTEN TEST (3.00 points)
I.Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given.
Question 29.Dave shouldn't ride his bike on the pavement or he can be fined.(Can)
 If………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 30.My neighbourhood is planning to reduce the amount of daily plastic waste. (CUT)
 My …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 31. You should study hard or you won't pass the entrance exam.( Will)
 If……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 32. I used to spend a lot of time with Amanda at the entertainment center. (HANG)
 I used to…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
II.Complete the second sentence so that it has a meaning to the first sentence,using the word given.Do not
change the word given.You must use betwween THREE AND FIVE words, including the word given
Question 33. “When should we start recycling our plastic water bottles?”
 They had no idea ……………………………………… our plastic water bottles

Question 34.Could you please show me the way to the nearest bus stop? (MIND)
 Would…………………………………………… the way to the nearest bus stop?