ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN 1 TERM II TEST, 21- 22 (Khối 9)

TRƯỜNG: THCS ĐỒNG KHỞI

I. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or the best answer for the Answers
questions given in each sentence (2,5 pts):
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? 1. …….
A. pleasure B. heat C. meat D. feed
2. Which word has a different stress from that of the others? 2. …….
A. successful B. humorous C. arrangement D. attractive
3. It is Saturday, ______? 3. …….
A. is it B. it isn’t C. isn’t it D. wasn’t it
4. She said that she ______ learning English with you. 4. …….
A. liked B. like C. liking D. to like
5. _____________________is a piece of land full of rubbish. 5. …….
A. Junkyard B. Garbage C. Hedge D. Treasure
6. _______________ you are interested in this film, don’t go to see it at any cost. 6. …….
A. If B. Unless C. Because D. When
7. Mary’s eyes are weak,_____________ she has to wear glasses. 7. …….
A. but B. however C. therefore D. so
8. In order to save the electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced with _____________. 8. …….
A. an energy-saving bulb B.a 1000-watt light bulb C. an electric bulb D. a lamp
9. Nhan _____________to the sea when she lived in Nha Trang 9. …….
A. used to go B. has gone C. Is going D. went
10. A lot of country in the world are already using _______________energy despite its danger 10. ……
A. roof B. nuclear C. efficiency D. solar

II. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for question 11, 12: (0,5pt) Answers
11. What does this sign say? A. Road workers are in or near B. Pedestrian crossing ahead. 11. …….
the roadway.
C. Snow removal ahead. D. Road construction flagger
ahead.

12. What does this sign say? A. Motor mustn’t turn right B. Cars mustn't turn back. 12. …….
C. Motors mustn’t turn left. D. Cars can turn left.

III. Read the following text. Decide if the statements from 13 to 16 are True or False, and choose the correct
answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 17 and 18. (1.5 pts)
When you go to a party in Atlantic, don’t bring a gift. If you do so, our host will believe that you think they are poor.
Never arrive on time here. Come one or two hours late because your hosts will not be ready on time themselves. In
Atlantic, all schedules (even airline schedules) run on “elastic time”.
At dinner time, eat only what the hosts serve you. If you ask for something special, the hosts try to get what you
want, even if they have to go out to the store that evening. And never look at the other guests while you eat.
Instead, look down at your food. Use a spoon for all foods, even hard foods like fried meat or a steak!

Answer
13. A bottle of wine is an example of a good gift to bring to a party in Atlantic. 13. …….
14. Never be late to a party in Atlantic. 14. …….
15. You have to eat a piece of hard meat with a spoon. 15. …….
16. Don’t ask your hosts for something special to eat. 16. …….
17. What is the meaning of the word ‘elastic time’ in line 3? 17. …….
A.schedules time aren’t exact B. rush hour C. time is punctual D. on time
18. If the party time is 6:00PM, when should you arrive at the party? 18. …….
A. 6:00AM B. 7:00 PM C. 9:30PM D.6:15PM
IV.
A. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage . (1.5 pts)
COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL
In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games than on going to the cinema or renting
books. But is this (19) ..............a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been (20) ...................... that children
who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad-tempered, even violent as a
(21) ..................... But a new research, (22).................... out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite
maybe true. Indeed, playing a complicated game may help people of all ages to improve certain skills. Researchers
claim that this is because the games (23) .........................the brain works harder, like noticing sounds and movements
quickly, identifying what they are. Social skills may benefit, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of shooter
games (24) .............................. “Counter strike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-
operation, making good friendships.

Answer
19. A. necessarily B. certainly C. fully D. nearly 19. ……
20. A. speaking B. informing C. telling D. saying 20. ……
21. A. product B. result C. reason D. conclusion 21. ……
22. A. worked B. turned C. thought D. carried 22. ……
23. A. force B. make C. push D. keep 23. ……
24. A. in order to B. due to C. such as D. as well as 24. ……

V. WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete ANSWERS
each sentence. (1.5 pts)
25. We are talking about the _____________of natural resources. (preserve) 25. ......................
26. The law is no longer _____________(effect) 26.......................
27. Passover, which is the festival of _______________, is celebrated by Jewish people. 27. ......................
(joyful)
28. Thousands of people were _________________ killed in that morning. (disaster) 28. ......................
29. If you take a space trip, you must be in an excellent _______________ condition. 29. ......................
(physics)
30. He is _____________ in reading picture books. (interest) 30. ......................
VI. Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence. (1 pt)
31. can warn / Nowadays, / the earthquakes. / the eruption / of / scientists
→..............................................................................................................................................................................................
32. a festival / Tet / early February. / in / is / which / occurs / late January / or
→..............................................................................................................................................................................................
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1pt)
33. Sue lives in the house. The house is opposite my house.
→ Sue .............................................................................................................................................................................
34. I’m sorry I can’t speak English fluently.
→ I wish............................................................................................................................................................................
35. Nowadays people cut down many trees for no reasons.
→ Nowadays, many .......................................................................................................................................................
36. When I was young, I often follow my mother to the market.
→ I used..........................................................................................................................................................................

GOOD LUCK
 ỦY BAN NHÂN DÂN QUẬN 1 TERM II TEST, 21- 22 (Khối 9)
TRƯỜNG: THCS ĐỒNG KHỞI

I. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or the best answer for the Answers
questions given in each sentence (2,5 pts):
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others? 1. …….A
A. pleasure B.heat C. meat D. feed
2. Which word has a different stress from that of the others? 2. …….B
A. successful B. humorous C. arrangement D. attractive
3. It is Saturday, ______? 3. …….C
A. is it B. it isn’t C. isn’t it D. wasn’t it
4. She said that she ______ learning English with you. 4. …….A
A. liked B. like C. liking D. to like
5. _____________________is a piece of land full of rubbish. 5. …….A
A. Junkyard B. Garbage C. Hedge D. Treasure
6. _______________ you are interested in this film, don’t go to see it at any cost. 6. …….B
A. If B. Unless C. Because D. When
7. Mary’s eyes are weak,_____________ she has to wear glasses. 7. …….D
A. but B. however C. therefore D. so
8. In order to save the electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced with _____________. 8. …….A
A. an energy-saving bulb B.a 1000-watt light bulb C. an electric bulb D. a lamp
9. Nhan _____________to the sea when she lived in Nha Trang 9. …….A
A. used to go B. has gone C. Is going D. went
10. A lot of country in the world are already using _______________energy despite its danger 10. …….D
A. roof B. nuclear C. efficiency D. solar

II. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for question 11, 12: (0,5pt) Answers
11. What does this sign say? A. Road workers are in or near the B. Pedestrian crossing ahead. 11. A
roadway.
C. Snow removal ahead. D. Road construction flagger
ahead.

12. What does this sign say? A. Motor mustn’t turn right B. Cars mustn't turn back. 12. B
C. Motors mustn’t turn left. D. Cars can turn left.

III. Read the following text. Decide if the statements from 13 to 16 are True or False, and choose the correct
answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 17 and 18. (1.5 pts)
When you go to a party in Atlantic, don’t bring a gift. If you do so, our host will believe that you think they are poor.
Never arrive on time here. Come one or two hours late because your hosts will not be ready on time themselves. In
Atlantic, all schedules (even airline schedules) run on “elastic time”.
At dinner time, eat only what the hosts serve you. If you ask for something special, the hosts try to get what you
want, even if they have to go out to the store that evening. And never look at the other guests while you eat.
Instead, look down at your food. Use a spoon for all foods, even hard foods like fried meat or a steak!

Answer
13. A bottle of wine is an example of a good gift to bring to a party in Atlantic. 13. False
14. Never be late to a party in Atlantic. 14. False
15.You have to eat a piece of hard meat with a spoon. 15. True
16. Don’t ask your hosts for something special to eat. 16. True
17. What is the meaning of the word ‘elastic time’ in line 3? 17. A
A.schedules time aren’t exact B. rush hour C. time is punctual D. on time
18. If the party time is 6:00PM, when should you arrive at the party? 18. B
A. 6:00AM B. 7:00 PM C. 9:30PM D.6:15PM
IV.
B. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage . (1.5 pts)
COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL
In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games than on going to the cinema or renting
books. But is this (19) ..............a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been (20) ...................... that children
who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad-tempered, even violent as a
(21) ..................... But a new research, (22).................... out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite
maybe true. Indeed, playing a complicated game may help people of all ages to improve certain skills. Researchers
claim that this is because the games (23) .........................the brain works harder, like noticing sounds and movements
quickly, identifying what they are. Social skills may benefit, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of shooter
games (24) .............................. “Counter strike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-
operation, making good friendships.

Answer
19. A. necessarily B. certainly C. fully D. nearly 19. ……A
20. A. speaking B. informing C. telling D. saying 20. ……D
21. A. product B. result C. reason D. conclusion 21. ……B
22. A. worked B. turned C. thought D. carried 22. ……
D
23. A. force B. make C. push D. keep 23. ……A
24. A. in order to B. due to C. such as D. as well as 24. ……
C

V. WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to ANSWERS
complete each sentence. (1.5 pts)
25. We are talking about the _________of natural resources. (preserve) 25. PRESERVATION
26. The law is no longer _______________(effect) 26.EFFECTIVE
27. Passover, which is the festival of ________________, is celebrated by Jewish 27. JOY
people (joyful)
28. Thousands of people were _____________________ killed in that morning. 28. DISASTROUSLY
(disaster)
29. If you want to take a space trip, you must be in an excellent ……. condition. 29. PHYSICAL
(physics)
30. He is _____________ in reading picture books. (interest) 30. INTERESTED
VI. Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence. (1 pt)
31. can warn / Nowadays, / the earthquakes. / the eruption / of / scientists
→ NOWADAYS, SCIENTISTS CAN WARN THE ERUPTION OF THE EARTHQUAKES.
32. a festival / Tet / early February. / in / is / which / occurs / late January / or
→. TET IS A FESTIVAL WHICH OCCURS IN LATE JANUARY OR EARLY FEBRUARY.
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1pt)
33. Sue lives in the house. The house is opposite my house.
→ SUE LIVES IN THE HOUSE WHICH IS OPPOSITE MY HOUSE.
34. I’m sorry I can’t speak English fluently.
→ I WISH I COULD SPEAK ENGLISH FLUENTLY.
35. Nowadays people cut down many trees for no reasons.
→.  NOWADAYS MANY TREES ARE CUT DOWN FOR NO REASONS.
36. When I was young, I often follow my mother to the market.
→ I USED TO FOLLOW MY MOTHER TO THE MARKET WHEN I WAS YOUNG.

GOOD LUCK