ĐỀ ÔN THI HỌC KÌ I ANH 9- 2023-2024

I. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences.

1. Nam didn't know________ to find more information about the course.
A. what B. why C. where D. while
2. He asked________ it was too early to apply for the course.
A. if B. for C. when D. that
3. I couldn't sleep last night________ the bar nearby played music so loudly.
A. although B. so that C. while D. because
4 .______they moved to the city five years ago, they still remember living in a small
town.
A. Although B. Whereas C. While D. In order that
5. The students didn't know________ to do to deal with the problem.
A. where B. when C. why D. what
6. Lots of people choose to buy houses in the suburbs_________ they can avoid the
noise and pollution in the city.
A. although B. when C. so that D. so as
7. Minh is ________the most successful student in my class.
A. so long B. by how C. by far D. so now
8. My grandfather is the____ oldest artisan in the village; Ngoc's grandfather is the
oldest.
A. first B. second C. most D. one
9. ________I was talking to my teacher, my friends were waiting outside the classroom.
A. In order that B. While C. Although D. So that
10. Lan couldn't decide ________to work with on the project.
A. who B. what C. how D. when
11. The villagers are trying to learn English _____ they can communicate with foreign
customers.
A. so that B. in order that C. Although D. A and B are correct
12. I’ve been to a _____ village in Hue!
A. conical hat making B. making conical hat C. making conical hats D.hat making
conical
13. _____ we had eaten lunch, we went to Non Nuoc marble village to buy some
souvenirs.
A. After B. Before C. By the timeD. Because
14. Do you think that the various crafts remind people _____ a specific region?
A. about B. of C. for D. at
15. _____ this hand-embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it.
A. As B. Because C. Even though D. so that
16. Conical hat making in the village has been passed _____ from generation to
generation
A. on B. down C. up D. in
Câu 1: If more chemicals are released into the environment, many species
____________ extinct.
A. will become B. arc becoming C. becomes D. became
Câu 2: His son doesn’t like playing games online, ____________.
A. didn’t he B. did he C. does he D. doesn’t he
Câu 3: The new trainee doesn’t know how ____________ the machine.
A. operated B. operating C. operate D. to operate
Câu 4: I wish I ____________ able to speak more than a language.
A. is B. were C. am D. was
Câu 5: We ____________ in that flat since we got married.
A. have lived B. lived C. lives D. are living
Câu 6: To my knowledge, ASEAN was set up ____________ 8th August, 1967.
A. in B. at C. on D. for
Câu 7: The ____________ programs are expected to improve local people’s living
standard.
A. healthy B. unhealthy C. health D. healthily
Câu 8: Techniques to make conical hats of this village have been ____________ from
generation to generation.
A. got on B. given up C. passed down D. taken in
Câu 9: No one can put ____________ on the firemen who have done their best against
the fire.
A. fault B. change C. guilt D. blame
Câu 10: ____________ the traffic was bad, I wasn't late for the interview,
A. In spite of B. Although C. Because D. Because of

II. Give the correct form of the following verbs:

1. I_________(go) to school by bicycle every day.
2. When I(come)_________ home from work, my mother was cooking dinner.
3.The children ( play)_________________football at the moment.
4. If you (study )_________harder, you will pass the exam.
5.I wish he (not leave) _________________ here
6.He (live) __________________in Australia for 10 years.
7.Ba enjoys (play)_________________ football in the morning.
8. My house ( build)__________________ in 2004.
9. If the weather gets worse, we (not go) ________________ to the beach.
10.I wish I (live) ________________ near my school.
11. My brother usually (go) _______ to school by bike every day.
12. Last night, my father ( watch) ______________ TV
13.I wish I ( know) ______________her address
14. My father enjoys (watch) _______________ television in the evenings.
15.I wish I ( be ) ________________ taller.
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
1. He said he will go to England the next week.
2. My brother enjoys to go to the park on Summer evenings.
 3. Nam wishes he can speak English fluently.
4. She worked hard, but she passed her exam.
5. When he came, I watched a football match on TV.
Father's Day was created to complement Mother’s Day. Like Mother's Day (25) ______
honors mothers and motherhood, Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and paternal bonds;
it highlights the (26) ______ of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the
third Sunday of June, but it is also celebrated widely on other days. Historically, Sonora
Smart Dodd was the woman behind the celebration of male parenting. Her father, the
Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who (27) ______ his six
children there. After hearing a sermon about Jarvis' Mother's Day in 1909, she told her
pastor that fathers should have a similar holiday honoring them. Although she initially
suggested June 5, her father's birthday, the pastors did not have enough time to prepare
their sermons, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June. The first
celebration was in Spokane, Washington at the YMCA (Young Men's Christian
Association) on June 19,1910. Since then it has become a traditional day (28) ______
year. In recognition of what fathers do for their families, on this day people may have a
party celebrating male parenting or simply make a phone call or send a greeting card.
(29) ______ , schools help children prepare handmade gifts for their fathers many days
before the celebration.
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25: A. which B. when C. who D. where Question
26: A. conquest B. impact C. influence D. effect Question
27: A. realized B. raised C. took D. made Question
28: A. another B. other C. any D. every Question
29: A. Besides B. In contrast C. However D. Then
II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each
gap. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
 Fathers used to act as the “breadwinner” of their family, and as the teacher of
moral and religious values. (31) _____________, those roles are gradually changing.
More and more women are going out to work and (32) _____________ money.
This increases the budget of the family. Besides, there are various programmes assisting
mothers financially. These changes have greatly impacted the role of fathers because
they make paternal financial support less essential for (33) _____________ families.
With the (34) _____________ of financial support reduced, and with a changing
concept of a father’s role, modem fathers tend to be more involved in children's
caregiving. They are now spending more time and energy on their children.
Researches suggest that fatherly love helps children develop a sense of their place
in die world, which helps their social and emotional development. Moreover, children
(35) _____________ receive more love from their fathers are less likely to have
behavioural problems.
31. A. Therefore B. So C. However D. Despite
32. A. lake B. gain C. earn D. get
33.A. each B. much C. little D. many
34. A. suffering B. severity C. intensity D. burden
35. A. who B. which C. whom D. where
III. Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer
A, B, C or D. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
The environment is the natural world dial surrounds US, consisting of the air we
breathe, the water we drink, the land we live on, and the ecosystems dial support life. It
is essential for the well-being of all living beings on Earth.
One of the issues concerning the environment is climate change. Human
activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, contribute to the release of
greenhouse gases, leading to global warming and the change of ecosystems. Climate
change has serious consequences, including extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and
the loss of biodiversity. Another important aspect of die environment is pollution.
Industrial activities, and the use of harmful chemicals contaminate die air, waler, and
soil. Pollution has negative effects on human health, wildlife, and the overall balance of
ecosystems.
Preserving and protecting the environment requires collective actions.
Conservation efforts, such as sustainable resource management and afforestation, play a
crucial role in reducing environmental damage. Besides, individual actions, such as
reducing waste, and adopting eco-friendly practices, contribute to a more sustainable
future. It is essential to raise awareness and educate the public about environmental
issues. By this way. individuals can make informed choices and lake steps to minimize
their ecological footprint.
36. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Environmental Preservation
B. Pollution and Its Impact on the Environment
C. Climate Change: A Global Crisis
D. Raising Awareness for a Sustainable Future
37. The word “It” in the first paragraph refers to _____________.
A. the air B. the environment C. life D. the land
38. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as the
consequences of climate change?
A. extreme weather events B. sea-level rise
C. reducing temperature D. the loss of biodiversity
39. The word “contaminate” is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. protect B. pollute C. destroy D. improve
40. According to the passage, pollution _____________.
A. contaminates the environment B. does not affect the air
C. has no effect on human health D. does not change ecosystems
I. Đọc đoạn van và khoanh tròn một phương án đúng nhất A, B, C hoặc D ứng với
mỗi từ hoặc cụm từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn vắn sau. (1,0
điểm)
Many wonders of the world, natural or man-made, are often opened to the public
and tourists from all over the world. (1) ______________ turning these landmarks into
tourist attractions has left negative impacts. Vandalism such as drawing on walls,
carving onto stones and stealing is very common. Tourists often (2) ______________
caught and fined heavily but this does not seem to deter some people. The effects (3)
______________ tourism are sometimes less obvious. Taj Mahal, one of the most
iconic landmarks of India, is being destroyed because of pollution created by
surrounding population and millions of visitors. Air pollution and acid rain have
yellowed the white marble surface of Taj Mahal. Tourism also poses an extreme threat
to (4) ______________ natural wonders. The increase of human activity can end up
destroying a whole ecosystem (5) ______________ has been in place for hundreds of
years.
1. A. In spite of B. Because of C. However D. Moreover
2. A. make B. get C. take D. give
3. A. of B. at C. for D. with
4. A. even B. each C. much D. many
5. A. whom B. that C. where D. when
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions. (1.0 point)
Many children have music classes when they attend school. So how exactly can
children benefit from studying music?
According to some studies, musical training can develop the part of children's
brain that is involved with languages, so they can understand their own language better.
It could also help with learning a second language. What’s more, children who have
studied music also seem to score better in other areas. For example, reading music
includes learning about quarter and half notes, which are basically fractions, like in
mathematics. And when children are learning about rhythm, they are counting the notes
in a piece of music. So these school subjects seem to be connected.
Music can also let children explore new ideas, think in a creative way. and gam
confidence. If they are learning the guitar, it can be really exciting when they can invent
their own pieces of music Moreover, when they do that, they are also practising their
listening skills because they have to listen carefully to the music they are making. This
is particularly important when they perform with other people.
One of the biggest benefits, of course, is that listening to music helps children to
be less stressed. And creating music can make them feel the same way. And who
knows? Maybe their musical knowledge will open up a great career path for them in the
future.
Question 31: According to the passage, which of the following statements IB NOT
true?
A. Studying can help children learn languages better
B. Creating music helps improve children s listening skill
C. Children with musical knowledge are certain to have a great career path.
D. There may be some links between music reading and maths.
Question 32: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______________.
A. their own language B. children's brain
C. a second language D. musical training
Question 33: The word “stressed” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
______________.
A. excited B. pleased C. satisfied D. worried
Question 34: What are children learning about when counting the notes in a piece of
music?
A. another language B. fractions
C. their mother tongue D. rhythm
Question 35: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The influence of music on babies B. The link between music and maths
C. Career paths in music for children D. The benefits of learning music for
children

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0 point)
Teenagers do not spend as much money as their parents think, according to the
findings of a recent survey. The survey (36) ______________ 300 teenagers, 13-18
years old, from all over Britain. By the time they reach their teens. (37)
______________ children see their weekly pocket money rise dramatically to an
average of £20.
Greater access to cash among teenagers does not mean that they are more
irresponsible. Although they have more cash, (38) ______________ about debt is
increasing. (39) ______________, most children make an effort to put some aside for
the future. Instead of wasting their pocket money on sweets or magazines, the majority
of the children (40) ______________ took part in the survey save more than half of
their cash.
Question 36: A. includedB. combined C. counted D. showed
Question 37: A. every B. many C. each D. much
Question 38: A. worryingly B. worry C. worries D. worried
Question 39: A. However B. Although C. Therefre D. Whereas
Question 40: A. whom B. which C. whose D. who

V. Rewrite the sentences.

1. Keeping the environment clean is very important.
 ÒIt’s ………………………………………..………………
2. Nam cleaned the room yesterday.
Ò The room …………………………………………............
3. They have just built a new bridge in the area.
Ò A new bridge ……………………………………………
4. How about going to the beach this weekend ?
ÒShall we………………………….....……………………
5. He had a headache, but he still went to work.
ÒAlthough………………………………….………………
6. She started working as a secretary five years ago.
ÒShe has………………………….
1. The last time I visited my grandparents was last month.
 I haven’t
2. “I want a camera for my birthday," he said to me.
 He told me
3. You don’t get the job because you don’t speak English well.
 If you
4. People say that Ha Long Bay is one of the most extraordinary World Heritage Sites.
 It is