PHÒNG GDĐT ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ I NĂM HỌC 2020-2021

THÀNH PHỐ CAO LÃNH Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9

Thời gian: 60 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)
Đề chính thức (Đề kiểm tra này có 02 trang) Mã đề 935
Họ, tên thí sinh:..................................................................... Số báo danh: .............................
Section A (6,0 points)
Listen to the recording twice then write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: The teacher suggests eating ________.
A. sugary snacks B. only apples C. fruit and cereals D. candy
Question 2: The teacher suggests finding a study place with a lot of ________.
A. light B. space C. books D. documents
Question 3: If students feel stressed they should ________.
A. go to bed B. go out for a walk C. drink some water D. listen to music
Question 4: The teacher recommends a break of five minutes every ________.
A. hour B. two hours C. thirty minutes D. forty minutes
You will hear a conversation between a girl, Ellen, and a boy, Dave, about their study and decide whether
the following sentences are True or False. Write the letter A or B on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: Dave is delighted that he’s going to pass his English test. A. True B. False
Question 6: Dave had gone to school before the test started. A. True B. False
Question 7: Dave did his test in 30 minutes. A. True B. False
Question 8: Dave finished his project on fairy tales and legends. A. True B. False
Write 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 9: A. attraction B. emotion C. recognition D. question
Question 10: A. limestone B. pilgrim C. rickshaw D. conflict
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 11: A. cooperative B. anniversary C. illiteracy D. administrative
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 12: Phong: “How was your trip to Cao Lanh City after 5 years?” Nick: “______________”
A. Thank you for asking me. B. 5 years? It was a long time ago.
C. Amazing! I couldn’t believe how much it has changed! D. No, I can’t tell you about this situation.
Question 13: A ____________ is a building that has been made stronger and protected against attack.
A. fortress B. structure C. cathedral D. sculpture
Question 14: Many people choose to buy houses in the countryside _______________ they can avoid the noise and
pollution in the city.
A. although B. when C. so that D. however
Question 15: Viet Nam ____________ decades of fighting for freedom before the country became totally
independent.
A. has experienced B. had experienced C. experienced D. experiences
Question 16: Eating lots of fruit and vegetables will help you ____________ your cold.
A. get over B. find out C. turn down D. go on
Question 17: There will be a lot of work to do in this preservation project, so I ____________ forming a team of five.
A. suggesting B. suggest C. suggest that D. to suggest
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 18: The beauty of Perfume Pagoda has been used as a theme of many famous songs and lyric poetry.
A. factor B. measure C. matter D. topic
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: Nowadays, students are feeling stressed and pressurized not only from school but also from family.
A. relaxed B. tense C. worried D. nervous
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 20: I used to having a very good time with my grandparents when I was a child.
A. time B. child C. having D. grandparents
Question 21: They wished that time will be turned back in order that they could go kite-flying with other kids.
A. will be turned B. in order that C. could go D. kite-flying
Question 22: I am sure that life in the developing countries have improved significant in the last ten years.
A. countries B. significant C. that D. last
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks.
Adolescence is the period (23) _______ childhood and young adulthood. Your body will change in shape and
height. Your brain will grow and you'll have (24) _______ self-control and reasoning skills. Physical changes
are different for everyone, so you don't need to feel embarrassed or frustrated! You'll experience (25) _______
changes as well. You'll feel you want more independence and responsibility. You may become more self-aware
and care about other people's opinions, especially those of your friends. (26) _______ remember you'll need
adult support and guidance to make informed decisions and overcome stress.
Question 23: A. between B. of C. for D. from
Question 24: A. experienced B. lost C. improved D. made
Question 25: A. emotion B. emotional C. emote D. emotionally
Question 26: A. Since B. If C. Though D. But
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Although no one knows for certain who the original Saint Valentine was, once a year, on February 14, there
is a day in his honor. Some historians believe that the original Saint Valentine was a priest who lived in the city
of Rome about 300 years after the birth of Christ. The emperor of Rome was not a Christian and refused to
allow people to be married in a Christian ceremony. Saint Valentine didn’t obey the emperor and performed
many Christian marriages, in spite of the emperor’s order. When the Romans found out, they sent Saint
Valentine to prison and later killed him. While his romantic efforts to help many Christians in love cost him his
life, he was honored in his own days. But his story has been mostly forgotten after people have come to
celebrate Valentine’s Day as a special time for sweethearts. On Valentine’s Day people express their affections by
sending Valentine cards to friends, families, and boyfriends and girlfriends.
Question 27: This writing is mostly about .
A. Christian marriages B. why we celebrate Valentine’s Day C. different kind of Valentine cards D. the history of
Rome
Question 28: Long ago, February 14 was made a special day .
A. to honor Saint Valentine B. just for sweethearts C. for everyone to go out and express love D. to honor the Roman
emperor
Question 29: The emperor of Rome .
A. was a good Christian and made Valentine a saint B. established Saint Valentine’s Day in his
Honor
C. refused to allow people to be married in a Christian ceremony D. didn’t believe in marriages
Question 30: St. Valentine was killed because he .
A. had a secret sweetheart, which was illegal B. was not a follower of Christ
C. was a Christian priest D. continued to perform Christian wedding ceremonies against the emperor’s
wishes
Section B (2,0 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before
it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (0,5 point)
Question 1: People report that Cao Lanh is a dynamic, civilized, safe and friendly city.
→ It _________________________________________________________________________ .
Question 2: WHO said “ Vaccine for COVID-19 will be ready for distribution next year.”
→ WHO said _________________________________________________________________ .
II. Writing a paragraph (1,5 points)
Write a short paragraph (100-120 words) about “The benefits of preserving the past”.
The following suggested ideas may be helpful to you:
- keep our customs and traditions (avoid dying out, be proud of country...)
- educate young generations (learn about valuable things, have awareness of preserving and restoring...)
- promote tourism development (visit historical sites, create additional income for local people...) THE END./.
 PHÒNG GDĐT ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ I NĂM HỌC 2020-2021
THÀNH PHỐ CAO LÃNH Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9
Thời gian: 60 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề)
Đề chính thức (Đề kiểm tra này có 02 trang) Mã đề 946
Họ, tên thí sinh:..................................................................... Số báo danh: .............................
Section A (6,0 points)
Listen to the recording twice then write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: The teacher suggests eating ________.
A. sugary snacks B. only apples C. candy D. fruit and cereals
Question 2: The teacher suggests finding a study place with a lot of ________.
A. books B. space C. light D. documents
Question 3: If students feel stressed they should ________.
A. go out for a walk B. go to bed C. drink some water D. listen to music
Question 4: The teacher recommends a break of five minutes every ________.
A. hour B. thirty minutes C. two hours D. forty minutes
You will hear a conversation between a girl, Ellen, and a boy, Dave, about their study and decide whether
the following sentences are True or False. Write the letter A or B on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: Dave is delighted that he’s going to pass his English test. A. True B. False
Question 6: Dave had gone to school before the test started. A. True B. False
Question 7: Dave did his test in 30 minutes. A. True B. False
Question 8: Dave finished his project on fairy tales and legends. A. True B. False
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 9: Phong: “How was your trip to Cao Lanh City after 5 years?” Nick: “______________”
A. Thank you for asking me. B. 5 years? It was a long time ago.
C. Amazing! I couldn’t believe how much it has changed! D. No, I can’t tell you about this situation.
Question 10: There will be a lot of work to do in this preservation project, so I ____________ forming a team of five.
A. suggesting B. suggest that C. suggest D. to suggest
Question 11: A ____________ is a building that has been made stronger and protected against attack.
A. structure B. fortress C. cathedral D. sculpture
Question 12: Viet Nam ____________ decades of fighting for freedom before the country became totally
independent.
A. has experienced B. experiences C. experienced D. had experienced
Question 13: Many people choose to buy houses in the countryside _______________ they can avoid the noise and
pollution in the city.
A. so that B. when C. although D. however
Question 14: Eating lots of fruit and vegetables will help you ____________ your cold.
A. turn down B. find out C. get over D. go on
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 15: The beauty of Perfume Pagoda has been used as a theme of many famous songs and lyric poetry.
A. factor B. measure C. topic D. matter
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 16: A. cooperative B. administrative C. illiteracy D. anniversary
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17: Nowadays, students are feeling stressed and pressurized not only from school but also from family.
A. tense B. relaxed C. worried D. nervous
Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 18: They wished that time will be turned back in order that they could go kite-flying with other kids.
A. kite-flying B. in order that C. could go D. will be turned
Question 19: I used to having a very good time with my grandparents when I was a child.
A. time B. having C. child D. grandparents
Question 20: I am sure that life in the developing countries have improved significant in the last ten years.
A. countries B. last C. that D. significant
Write 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 21: A. rickshaw B. pilgrim C. limestone D. conflict
Question 22: A. attraction B. question C. emotion D. recognition
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks.
Adolescence is the period (23) _______ childhood and young adulthood. Your body will change in shape and
height. Your brain will grow and you'll have (24) _______ self-control and reasoning skills. Physical changes
are different for everyone, so you don't need to feel embarrassed or frustrated! You'll experience (25) _______
changes as well. You'll feel you want more independence and responsibility. You may become more self-aware
and care about other people's opinions, especially those of your friends. (26) _______ remember you'll need
adult support and guidance to make informed decisions and overcome stress.
Question 23: A. for B. of C. between D. from
Question 24: A. improved B. lost C. experienced D. made
Question 25: A. emotion B. emotionally C. emote D. emotional
Question 26: A. Since B. But C. Though D. If
Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Although no one knows for certain who the original Saint Valentine was, once a year, on February 14, there
is a day in his honor. Some historians believe that the original Saint Valentine was a priest who lived in the city
of Rome about 300 years after the birth of Christ. The emperor of Rome was not a Christian and refused to
allow people to be married in a Christian ceremony. Saint Valentine didn’t obey the emperor and performed
many Christian marriages, in spite of the emperor’s order. When the Romans found out, they sent Saint
Valentine to prison and later killed him. While his romantic efforts to help many Christians in love cost him his
life, he was honored in his own days. But his story has been mostly forgotten after people have come to
celebrate Valentine’s Day as a special time for sweethearts. On Valentine’s Day people express their affections by
sending Valentine cards to friends, families, and boyfriends and girlfriends.
Question 27: This writing is mostly about .
A. Christian marriages B. the history of Rome C. different kind of Valentine cards D. why we celebrate
Valentine’s Day
Question 28: Long ago, February 14 was made a special day .
A. for everyone to go out and express love B. just for sweethearts C. to honor Saint Valentine D. to honor the Roman emperor
Question 29: The emperor of Rome .
A. was a good Christian and made Valentine a saint B. refused to allow people to be married in a Christian ceremony
C. established Saint Valentine’s Day in his Honor D. didn’t believe in marriages
Question 30: St. Valentine was killed because he .
A. continued to perform Christian wedding ceremonies against the emperor’s wishes B. was not a follower of Christ
C. had a secret sweetheart, which was illegal D. was a Christian priest
Section B (2,0 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before
it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (0,5 point)
Question 1: People report that Cao Lanh is a dynamic, civilized, safe and friendly city.
→ It _________________________________________________________________________ .
Question 2: WHO said “ Vaccine for COVID-19 will be ready for distribution next year.”
→ WHO said _________________________________________________________________ .
II. Writing a paragraph (1,5 points)
Write a short paragraph (100-120 words) about “The benefits of preserving the past”.
The following suggested ideas may be helpful to you:
- keep our customs and traditions (avoid dying out, be proud of country...)
- educate young generations (learn about valuable things, have awareness of preserving and restoring...)
- promote tourism development (visit historical sites, create additional income for local people...) THE END./.
 PHÒNG GDĐT HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ I
THÀNH PHỐ CAO LÃNH NĂM HỌC 2020-2021
Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9
Đề chính thức (Hướng dẫn chấm này có 02 trang)

SECTION A (6,0 points) ( Mỗi câu đúng 0,2 điểm) 30 câu x 0,2 = 6,0 điểm

MÃ ĐỀ 935:

Câu Câu Câu Câu

Trả lời Trả lời Trả lời Trả lời
hỏi hỏi hỏi hỏi
1 C 9 D 17 B 25 B

2 A 10 A 18 D 26 D

3 B 11 B 19 A 27 B

4 C 12 C 20 C 28 A

5 B/F 13 A 21 A 29 C

6 B/F 14 C 22 B 30 D

7 A/T 15 B 23 A

8 A/T 16 A 24 C

MÃ ĐỀ 946:

Câu Câu Câu Câu

Trả lời Trả lời Trả lời Trả lời
hỏi hỏi hỏi hỏi
1 D 9 C 17 B 25 D

2 C 10 C 18 D 26 B

3 A 11 B 19 B 27 D

4 B 12 D 20 D 28 C

5 B/F 13 A 21 C 29 B

6 B/F 14 C 22 B 30 A

7 A/T 15 C 23 C

8 A/T 16 D 24 A

SECTION B (2,0 points)

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before
it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (0,5 point)
(Mỗi câu đúng 0,25 điểm)

Question 1: It is reported that Cao Lanh is a dynamic, civilized, safe and friendly city.
Question 2: WHO said (that) Vaccine for COVID-19 would be ready for distribution the following year/
the next year.
II. Writing a paragraph (1,5 points)
Criteria Marks
Topic 0,125
Topic sentence
Controlling idea 0,125
Supporting sentence 1 0,125
Example/Explanation 1 0,125
Supporting sentence 2 0,125
Example/Explanation 2 0,125
Supporting sentence 3 0,125
Example/Explanation 3 0,125
Concluding sentence 0,125
Connectors and Punctuations (using at least 03 connectors) 0,125
Grammar and Structures (under 03 grammar mistakes) 0,125
Spelling and Vocabulary (under 03 spelling mistakes) 0,125
Total 1,5

Những chú ý khi chấm:

- Từ 03 lỗi ngữ pháp trở lên trừ 0,125 điểm.
- Viết không đủ số lượng từ trừ 0,125.
- Từ 03 lỗi chính tả trở lên trừ 0,125 điểm.
- Nếu dưới 03 từ nối trừ 0,125 điểm và sai cách dùng dấu câu từ 03 lỗi trở lên trừ 0,125.
- Viết lại đề không cho điểm cả bài.
- Nếu viết câu chủ đề không đúng chỉ trừ điểm một trong hai phần của câu chủ đề.
- Viết lạc đề không chấm cả bài viết.
- Viết không đúng Format của một đoạn văn trừ 0,5 điểm.