GRADE 9 – PRACTICE TEST 5

Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (0.5 point)

Question 1: A. appeared B. agreed C. reviewed D. watched

Question 2: A. travel B. channel C. label D. cancel

Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others. (0.5 point)

Question 3: A. subject B. include C. careful D. answer

Question 4: A. discover B. encourage C. structural D. recording

Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.0 points)

Question 5: He __________ the seminar on climate change next week.

A. will attend B. will be attending C. attends D. has attended

Question 6: They decided to __________ the project due to unexpected complications.

A. postpone B. put off C. complete D. delay

Question 7: I need to __________ some new words from my English textbook.

A. look after B. pick up C. pick out D. look up

Question 8: I am wondering why they decided __________ the proposal.

A. to reject B. rejecting C. reject D. rejected

Question 9: To improve your speaking skills, you should practice __________ with native speakers.

A. regularly B. suddenly C. carefully D. rarely

Question 10: Her dream is to become a famous __________ in the future.

A. act B. acting C. actor D. action

Question 11: The test was difficult; _______, most of the students passed it.

A. because B. although C. therefore D. however

Question 12: You should _______ an effort to improve your pronunciation.

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 A. do B. give C. make D. take

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that indicates the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful

exchange or letter/ email in each of the following questions. (0.5 point)

Question 13:

a. Nam: Let me help you fix it.

b. Nam: What’s the matter with your bike?

c. Huy: The chain came off.

A. b – c – a B. a – b – c C. c – a – b D. b – a – c

Question 14:

Hi Nam,

a. Remember to review all grammar points before the test.

b. Try to do past papers to get used to the format.

c. Good luck with your English exam tomorrow!

d. Don’t forget to rest well the night before.

Take care,

Phong

A. a – b – c – d B. c – a – b – d C. c – d – a – b D. b – a – c – d

Read the following passage and choose the word (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits

each of the numbered blanks. (1.25 points)

Volunteering and Its Benefits

Volunteering means helping others without expecting anything in return. Many young people enjoy

volunteering at local charities and community centers. These activities teach them important skills and develop their

confidence.

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 Some volunteers help old people or clean streets in their neighborhoods. People (15) __________ volunteer

often feel happier and more connected to their community.

(16) __________, volunteering can also help students when they apply for jobs or universities. It shows

responsibility and a willingness to support others.

Volunteering is not only helpful for the community, but also good for personal growth. By helping others,

people learn about teamwork, leadership, and (17) __________.

Everyone can be a volunteer. No matter your age or background, there is always something you can do to

make a (18) __________. Let’s work together and (19) __________ our society better.

Question 15: A. who B. whose C. which D. that

Question 16: A. Because B. Although C. Moreover D. However

Question 17: A. responsibility B. freedom C. opportunity D. friendship

Question 18: A. success B. difference C. plan D. program

Question 19: A. keep B. take C. make D. find

Read the following passage and choose the letter (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the correct answer to each of the

questions. (1.25 points)

1 Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have become an essential part of many

2 teenagers’ lives. These platforms allow young people to connect with friends, share photos and videos, and express
ý kiến/quan điểm
mang lại nhiều tiêu cực ảnh hưởng lờ đi/bỏ qua
3 their opinions. While social media offers various benefits, it also has some negative effects that should not be ignored.
giữ liên lạc
tích cực khía cạnh đặc biệt xa
4 One of the positive aspects is that it helps teenagers stay in touch with friends, especially those who live far
cung cấp mang tính giáo dục nội dung khoá học mẹo ngôn ngữ công cụ
5 away. It can also provide educational content, including online courses, study tips, and language learning tools.

quá mức dẫn tới một số vấn đề

6 However, excessive use of social media may lead to several problems. Many teenagers spend too much time online,
ảnh hưởng thành tích thói quen
7 which can affect their school performance, sleep patterns, and physical health.

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 thêm nữa/ ngoài ra áp lực so sánh tự ti
8 Additionally, some teenagers may feel pressure to compare themselves to others, leading to low self-esteem
lo lắng bắt nạt qua mạng nghiêm trọng
vấn dề làm tổn thương xúc phạm
9 or anxiety. Cyberbullying is another serious issue, where people use social media to hurt or insult others. To avoid
vấn đề thời gian sử dụng thiết bị mục đích tìm kiếm
khôn ngoan
10 these problems, teenagers should manage their screen time wisely, use social media for positive purposes, and seek
đối mặt với vấn đề
11 help from parents or teachers if they face online issues.
Tóm lại hữu ích 1 cách có trách nhiệm
12 In conclusion, social media can be useful, but it must be used responsibly to ensure a balanced and healthy
đảm bảo

13 life.

Question 20. What is the main idea of the passage?

cấm hoàn toàn
A. Social media should be banned completely.

B. Social media affects teenagers in both positive and negative ways.

C. Teenagers don’t use social media for learning.

D. Cyberbullying only happens in schools.

Question 21. According to the passage, what is one positive effect of social media?
làm giảm
A. It reduces communication with friends. B. It helps teenagers compare themselves to others.

C. It provides educational content. D. It affects teenagers’ health.

thiết yếu/ quan trọng
Question 23. What is the synonym of “essential” in line 1?
quan trọng không cần thiết mắc nhàm chán
A. important B. unnecessary C. expensive D. boring
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Question 22. What does the word “these” in line 12 refer to?

A. Social media platforms B. Online videos and photos

C. Problems caused by excessive use of social media D. Friends from far away

Question 24. Which sentence is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Teenagers should manage their screen time.

B. Cyberbullying is a problem related to social media.

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 C. Social media always improves self-esteem.

D. Responsible use of social media leads to a balanced life.

Choose the underlined part (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting. (1.0 point)
S + wish + S + had V3-ed + O
Question 25: They wish they have visited that famous museum last week.
had

A B C D
s số nhiều + V0
Question 26: The man whose daughters studies abroad is a famous engineer.
study

A B CD
V + adv
adj -> adv gracefully
Question 27: She danced very graceful at the school festival.

A B C D
bỏ QKĐ
Question 28: We have met him two days ago at the conference.

A B C D

Complete each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (2.0 points)

Question 29: My friend doesn’t speak English fluently. ao ước hiện tại CHUYỂN VỀ QKĐ PĐ -> KĐ

➔ I wish ____________________________________________________________________________.

Question 30: We first met each other two months ago. QKĐ -> HTHT

➔ We have __________________________________________________________________________.

Question 31: My friend said, “Did you do your homework last night?” CÂU TƯỜNG THUẬT YES/ NO QUESTION

➔ My friend asked ____________________________________________________________________.

Question 32: Drink enough water or you’ll feel tired. CÂU ĐIỀU KIỆN LOẠI 1

➔ If you ____________________________________________________________________________.

Combine the two sentences with the given word in brackets. (1.0 point)

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Question 33: The boy is very smart. He solved the problem quickly. (WHO) MỆNH ĐỀ QUAN HỆ WHO

➔ The boy __________________________________________________________________________.

Question 34: We left home early. We wanted to catch the first bus. (SO THAT) MỆNH ĐỀ SO THAT

➔ We left __________________________________________________________________________.

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* Phạm vi kiến thức: Chương trình lớp 9, theo khung chương trình giáo dục phổ thông 2018, không theo sách
giáo khoa)
I. Pronunciation (0.5 point)
Question 1: D. watched
Question 2: C. label

II. Stress (0.5 point)

Question 3: B. include (stress âm 2, còn lại stress âm 1)
Question 4: C. structural (stress âm 1, còn lại stress âm 2)

III. Vocabulary & Grammar (2.0 points)

Question 5: B. will be attending (future continuous)
Question 6: A. postpone (= delay, phù hợp ngữ cảnh trang trọng hơn “put off”)
Question 7: D. look up (tra từ điển)
Question 8: A. to reject (decide + to V)
Question 9: A. regularly (trạng từ – chỉ cách thức luyện tập)
Question 10: C. actor (danh từ chỉ người)
Question 11: D. however (mặc dù bài thi khó nhưng nhiều HS đỗ)
Question 12: C. make (make an effort – collocation)

IV. Sentence Ordering (0.5 point)

Question 13: A. b – c – a
Question 14: B. c – a – b – d

V. Cloze Passage – Volunteering (1.25 points)

Question 15: A. who (people → who volunteer)
Question 16: C. Moreover (thêm lợi ích)
Question 17: A. responsibility (collocation: teamwork, leadership and responsibility)
Question 18: B. difference (make a difference)
Question 19: C. make (make our society better)

VI. Reading Comprehension – Social Media (1.25 points)

Question 20: B. Social media affects teenagers in both positive and negative ways.
Question 21: C. It provides educational content.
Question 22: C. Problems caused by excessive use of social media
Question 23: A. important (essential = important)
Question 24: C. Social media always improves self-esteem. (Không đúng)

VII. Error Identification (1.0 point)

Question 25: B. have → had (wish + past perfect → ước cho quá khứ)
Question 26: B. studies → study (daughters → plural → động từ số nhiều)
Question 27: B. graceful → gracefully (danced → trạng từ)
Question 28: A. have met → met (two days ago → QKĐ)

VIII. Sentence Transformation (2.0 points)

Question 29: I wish my friend spoke English fluently.
Question 30: We have known each other for two months.
Question 31: My friend asked if I had done my homework the night before.
Question 32: If you don’t drink enough water, you’ll feel tired.

IX. Sentence Combination (1.0 point)

Question 33: The boy who solved the problem quickly is very smart.
Question 34: We left home early so that we could catch the first bus.