PHÒNG GD&ĐT QUẬN HAI BÀ TRƯNG ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ II - TIẾNG ANH 9

NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the three in pronunciation.
Question 1. A. controls B. labels C. neighbors D. habits
Question 2. A. tailor B. global C. official D. factor

Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 3. Jim: "What about collecting used paper, bottles and plastic bags every day?" George: "
_______ "
A. What about this weekend? B. Because they can pollute the environment.
C. That's a very good idea. Let's do that. D. How come? Who can do that?
Question 4. Jack: "Would you mind if I turned off the television?" - Bill: " _______ "
A. Yes, please don't B. Not at all C. Never mind D. Yes, please do

Choose the sentence that is made by using the words given.

Question 5. I/ wish/ small children/in/ Mekong Delta/ not/ go through/ footbridges/ in order/get/ school.
A. I wish small children in the Mekong Delta didn't went through some footbridges in order that get to
school.
B. I wish small children in the Mekong Delta wasn't go through some footbridges in order to get to school.
C. I wish small children in the Mekong Delta gone through some footbridges in order to get to school.
D. I wish small children in the Mekong Delta didn't go through some footbridges in order to get to school.
Question 6. Vinfast Automobile Company/ found/ by/ billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong/ 2017.
A. Vinfast Automobile Company is found by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017.
B. Vinfast Automobile Company was founded by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017.
C. Vinfast Automobile Company were found by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017.
D. Vinfast Automobile Company has been founded by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong in 2017.
Question 7. Jenny/ take/ taxi/ she /still arrive/ late / the interview.
A. Despite Jenny took a taxi, she still arrived late for the interview.
B. Although Jenny took a taxi, she still arrived late for the interview.
C. Although taking a taxi, Jenny still arrived late for the interview.
D. In spite of took a taxi, Jenny still arrived late for the interview.
Question 8. The village /we/ spend/ holiday/ last summer/ beautiful.
A. The village was beautiful where we spent our holiday there last summer.
B. The village where we spent our holiday there last summer was beautiful.
C. The village that we spent our holiday there last summer was beautiful.
D. The village where we spent our holiday last summer was beautiful.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Question 9. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
A. keep up B. get through C. delay D. go over
Question 10. The organization was established in 1950 in the USA.
A. pass down B. set up C. put on D. keep up with
Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each question
Question 11. Hurry up! We only have a few time before the coach leaves.
A. the B. a few C. only D. leaves
Question 12. The doctor advised my uncle to stop to smoke because it's quite harmful to his health.
A. his B. advised C. to smoke D. to

Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 13. We were delighted ______ your letter last week.
A. getting B. to get C. got D.get
Question 14. Jane ______ a new computer, so she ______ up to buy one.
A. wants/ is saving B. have wanted/ save C. want/ saves D. is wanting/saving
Question 15. The entrance exam will be held ______ June 8th 2024.
A. at B. to C. in D. on
Question 16. They went out for _____ meal last night. _____ restaurant they went to was excellent.
A. the/ A B. a/ A C. the/ The D. a/ The
Question 17. Son Doong Cave is one of the most fascinating _____ that can be experienced in Southeast
Asia.
A. journeys B. expeditions C. explorations D. destinations
Question 18. She is so sad because she is not ______ with her exam results.
A. satisfied B. satisfy C. satisfactory D. satisfying
Question 19. Let's go to the library, ____ ?
A. would we B. shall we C. should we D. will we
Question 20. When Jack _______ me, I _____ a letter.
A. was phoning/ wrote B phoned/ was writing
C. phoned/ has written D. has phoned/ was writing
Question 21. Most people enjoy _____ fire abroad and having the chance to stay in some exotic cities.
A. to travel B. travelled C. travel D. travelling
Question 22. Advice is given ______ students can choose the best course.
A. so as to B. in order that C. in order to D. to

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Located in Ninh Binh Province, Trang An ecotourism area belongs (23) __ Trang An Scenic Landscape
Complex. UNESCO recognised Trang An as a Natural Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An is not too far from
Ha Noi, only about 90 km. Trang An has a system of limestone mountains 250 million years old. It has an
(24) __ beauty with a series of valleys, lakes, caves, flooded forests, and limestone mountains. The area
also contains temples, pagodas, paddy fields, (25) __ small villages. The natural vegetation in Trang An
Complex is very rich. According to statistics, Trang An ecosystem has more than 600 species of plants, 200
species of animals, many of (26) __ are in Viet Nam's red list. The aquatic ecosystem consists of about 70
species, including many rare species, especially striped neck turtles that need to be (27) __ Trang An offers
three boat routes around the beautiful scenery. Each route presents you with different experiences, scenic
landscapes and places to visit.
Question 23. A to B. at C. in D. on
Question 24. A. attractive B. attraction C. attract D. attracts
Question 25. A. but B. so C. any D. and
Question 26. A. where B. which C. whose D. who
Question 27. A. bought B. sold C. protected D. eaten

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Question 28. We should reduce the electricity we use to save money and natural resources.
A. keep B. use C. waste D. earn
Question 29. In developing countries, a lot of people are still living in poverty.
A. illiteracy B. health C. wealth D. difficulty

Read the following passage, and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that students will study
most regular classes such as maths, science and history online. Students will probably learn these subjects
anywhere using a computer. What will happen if students have problems with a subject? They might
connect with a teacher through live video conferencing. Expert teachers from learning centres will give
students help wherever they live.
Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for learning social skills.
Teachers will guide students in learning how to work together in getting along with each other. They will
help students with group projects both in and out of the classroom.
Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills about the world
they live in. This will help students become an important part of their communities.
Some experts say it will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some say it will take longer. Most
people agree, though, that computers will change education the way TVs and telephones changed life for
people all over the world years before.
Question 30. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. All classes will be taught online in the future. B. Computers will change education in the future.
C. Kids won't have to go to school in the future. D. Teachers will help students from home in the future.
Question 31. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject?
A. Teachers from learning centres will give them help through live video conferencing.
B. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help.
C. Schools will organise a live video conference for teachers to help students with problems.
D. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject.
Question 32. The main role of teachers in the future will be
A. providing students with knowledge B. guiding students to learn computers
C. organising live video conferences D. helping students with group projects
Question 33. Students will still go to school to
A. learn all subjects B. learn social skills C. use computers D. play with their friends
Question 34. Students will learn important life skills through
A. working in international businesses B. taking online classes C. going to school every day
D. doing volunteer work

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the questions.

Question 35. The air here is too polluted for us to breathe.
 A The air here is so polluted that we can't breathe.
B. The air here is too polluted that we can't breathe.
C. The air here is polluted enough for us to breathe.
D. It is such a polluted air that we can't breathe.
Question 36. "Why don't you watch more English films, Nam?" said the teacher.
A The teacher suggests Nam should watch more English films.
B. The teacher suggests Nam will watch more English films.
C. The teacher suggests Nam to watch more English films.
D. The teacher suggests Nam watching more English films.
Question 37. She started to teach the students in this remote village five months ago.
A. She has taught the students in this remote village for five months.
B. She last taught the students in this remote village for five months.
C. She has started to teach the students in this remote village for five months.
D. She taught the students in this remote village for five months.
Question 38. She doesn't practice speaking French, so she doesn't speak it fluently.
A. If she practices speaking French, she will speak it fluently.
B. If she practices speaking French, she could speak fluently.
C. If she practiced speaking French, she can speak it fluently.
D. If she practiced speaking French, she would speak it fluently.

Choose the word which differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress.
Question 39. A. typhoon B. orbit C. vision D. freedom
Question 40. A. galaxy B. decorate C. operate D. pollution