Đề cương ôn tập thi học kỳ II tiếng anh lớp 9 THCS

TEST 1
I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. notice B. comic C. respond D. rock
2. A. pollute B. nuclear C. humor D. tunic
3. A. Easter B. Please C. beach D. ready
4. A. earth B. gather C. ethnic D. think
5. A. amount B. route C. shout D. round
II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.
6. A. spacecraft B. volume C. parade D. standard
7. A. separate B. applicant C. minimize D. consumer
8. A. communicate B. well-qualified C. minority D. correspondent
9. A. economical B. deforestation C. intermediate D. documentary
10. A. chopstick B. conclusive C. congratulate D. occasionally
III. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find the mistakes (A, B, C or D)
11. The typhoon may damage the water pipes they supply our home.
A B C D
12. Tom enjoys festivals in Vietnam despite he doesn’t understand Vietnamese cultural very much.
A B C D
13. You have never used a computer before, have you?
A B C D
14. Minh asked me how far is it from the airport to my house.
A B C D
15. I wish I can go to the cinema with you tonight.
A B C D
IV. Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences.
16. Islam is the country’s official ________ in Malaysia.
A. region B. religion C. language D. currency
17. The word jean comes from a kind of ________ that was made in Europe.
A. animal B. equipment C. plant D. material
18. The Parkers ________ maize, rice on their farm.
A. grow B. raise C. increase D. feed

19. If you want to ________ your English, I can help you.
A. develop B. go up C. improve D. enlarge
20. Internet is a wonderful ________ of modern life.
A. invention B. discovery C. exploration D. result
21. I think the best way to reduce garbage is to ________ and recycle things.
A. rebuild B. reuse C. rename D. replace
22. In my family, lighting ________ for 20% of the electricity bill.
A. wastes B. collects C. saves D. accounts
23. My father’s ________ is always the family.
A. priority B. achievement C. capacity D. growth
24. Family members ________ live apart try to be together at Tet.
A. they B. who C. whom D. which
25. If Thanh ________ rich, he ________ around the world.
A. is – will travel B. will be - travels C. were-would travel D. would be-travel
26. I suggest that we ________ some canned food.
A. should buy B. will buy C. shall buy D. must buy
27. It’s raining. ________, Mr. Binh has to go to work.
A. Because B. But C. Therefore D. However
28. My brother dislikes ________ to rock music.
A. listen B. listening C. to listen D. to listening
29. Uncle Hung said that he ________ leave the next day.
A. has to B. had to C. will have to D. has had to
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30. Maryam and Lan ________ pen pals for over three years.
A. are B. were C. would be D. have been
V. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
New Year’s Eve is the holiday (31) ________ New Year’s Day, on December 31, the last day of the (32)
________ year.
In modern (33) ________, Western countries usually celebrate this day with a party (34) ________ culminates
with a group countdown to the midnight hour. Party hats, noisemakers, fire crackers and (35) ________ champagne

are fairly common during this holiday.
Many municipalities also offer fireworks (36) ________ and other noisy ways to usher in the new year. Places
(37) ________ Berlin, Chicago, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, London, New York, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, Toronto,
and Tokyo are well-known (38) ________ their New Year’s Eve (39) ________.
New Year’s Eve is also a work holiday in some countries, (40) ________ as Australia, Argentina, Brazil,
France, Mexico, the Philippines, and Venezuela.
31. A. before B. under C. follow D. during
32. A. moment B. current C. recent D. early
33. A. periods B. times C. phases D. eras
34. A. it B. when C. which D. who
35. A. throwing B. cooking C. eating D. drinking
36. A. displays B. exhibitions C. explosives D. destructions
37. A. as B. like C. just D. same
38. A. to B. with C. for D. into
39. A. considerations B. presentations C. organizations D. celebrations
40. A. so B. such C. just D. since
VI. read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
Krakatoa (Indonesian name: Krakatau) is a volcano near the Indonesian island of Rakata in the Sunda Strait. It
has erupted repeatedly in known history. The best known of these events occurred in late August 1883.
The 1883 eruption ejected more than six cubic miles (25 cubic kilometers) of rock, ash, and pumice, and made
the loudest sound ever recorded by human beings – the sound was heard as far way as Perth in Australia (very far), and
the island of Rodrigues near Mauritius (very far). Many thousands of people were killed and injured by the eruption,
mostly in the tsunami (giant wave) which followed the explosion.
The eruption destroyed two-thirds of the what was then the island of Krakatoa. New eruptions at the volcano
since 1927 have built a new island, called Anak Krakatau (child of Krakatoa).
41. What does the word “repeatedly” in line 2 mean?
A. again and again B. very quickly C. very loudly D. day by day
42. What occurred for Krakatoa in late August 1883?
A. It started erupting
B. The eruption of the volcano

C. The death of the volcano
D. It stopped erupting
43. Where is Perth?
A. In Indonesia B. In Australia C. In Rodrigues D. Mauritius
44. What followed the explosion of the volcano?
A. The tornado B. The earthquake C. The typhoon D. The tsunami
45. What has been built by eruptions at the volcano since 1927?
A. A child of Krakatoa
B. A giant wave
C. A island
D. An explosion
VII. Choose one option that best completes the second sentence.
46. It’s ages since Mai last wrote to me.
Mai ……………………………………………………………………………
A. didn’t write to me for ages.
B. wasn’t written to me since ages.
C. hasn’t written to me for ages.
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D. wouldn’t write to me since ages.
47. It’s a pity I don’t know the way to the station.
I wish ………………………………………………………………………….
A. I know the way to the station.
B. I knew the way to the station.
C. I can know the way to the station.
D. I have known the way to the station.
48. “I’m having a birthday party next Sunday,” Mary said.
Mary said ……………………………………………………………………
A. I am having a birthday party next Sunday.
B. she is having a birthday party next Sunday.
C. she is having a birthday party the following Sunday.

D. she was having a birthday party the next Sunday.
49. Keep our environment clean or we won’t enjoy a healthy life.
If we …………………………………………………………………………
A. don’t keep our environment clean, we won’t enjoy a healthy life.
B. won’t keep our environment clean, we don’t enjoy a healthy life.
C. didn’t our environment clean, we wouldn’t enjoy a healthy life.
D. keep our environment clean or we would enjoy a healthy life.
50. In spite of being tired, Tam finished his homework.
Even though …………………………………………………………………
A. Tam was tired, he finished his homework.
B. being tired, Tam finished his homework.
C. Tam is tired, but he finished his homework.
D. tired, however he finished his homework.
TEST 2
I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. trick B. tidal C. pipe D. climate
2. A. exchange B. champagne C. champion D. charge
3. A. moon B. typhoon C. flood D. roof
4. A. trust B. bulb C. dump D. pull
5. A. hiked B. striped C. claimed D. collapsed
II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.
6. A. creation B. mystery C. volcanic D. consider
7. A. receipt B. profit C. language D. commerce
8. A. economy B. encouragement C. dependent D. mausoleum
9. A. federate B. impressive C. designer D. location
10. A. affect B. replacement C. humorous D. description
III. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find the mistakes (A, B, C or D)
11. Lam said that he was leaving for the capital tomorrow.
A B C D
12. If I were three inches taller, I will apply for that job.

A B C D
13. I can’t find the book which Lan lent it to me last week.
A B C D
14. How about to use public buses instead of cars?
A B C D
15. We should prepare food careful before turning on the stove.
A B C D
IV. Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences.
16. The man said that he was _______ by aliens and taken aboard a spaceship.
A. stolen B. captured C. gathered D. argued
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17. When a tropical storm reaches 120kph, it is called a _______ in North and South America.
A. hurricane B. cyclone C. typhoon D. tsunami
18. Passover is _______ in Israel and by all Jewish people.
A. connected B. equipped C. celebrated D. constructed
19. My neighbor’s house is _______ by solar energy.
A. widened B. heated C. cooked D. surrounded
20. The teacher divided our class ________ three groups.
A. between B. among C. with D. into
21. _______ to the Internet, we can get the latest information around the world.
A. Thanks B. Together C. Apart D. In addition
22. I’m learning English because I want to read newspapers ________ English.
A. by B. with C. in D. on
23. Many people go to the countryside to have a ________ after a hardworking week.
A. sleep B. rest C. quiet D. silence
24. My father ________ to work in Ho Chi Minh City.
A. used B. is used C. was used D. got used
25. I ________ this pair of jeans since October.
A. wore B. was wearing C. has worn D. was worn
26. We _______ using energy-saving products.

A. agree B. persuade C. convince D. suggest
27. Mr. Pitt still lives in a small flat _______ having a lot of money.
A. although B. even C. in spite D. despite
28. Mrs. Brown, _______ son won the first prize in the language contest, feels very happy.
A. who’s B. whom C. whose D. which
29. You should have a dictionary to _______ the words that you don’t know their meanings.
A. look up B. look for C. look into D. look after
30. If he _______ late, we will go without him.
A. comes B. came C. will come D. would come
V. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Coal is a black solid fossil fuel. It is usually very (31) _______. Coal is made of 65%-95% carbon. It also has
hydrocarbons and some other compounds in it. It is (32) _______ from the remains of plants that lived millions of
years ago.
Coal can be burned for energy or (33) _______. About two-thirds of the coal mined today is burned in power
stations to make (34) _______. Burning it is not as common as it used to be, (35) _______ it causes much pollution.
Natural gas is a mixture. It (36) _______ mainly of hydrocarbons. The main component is methane. Natural
gas is often found in the ground (37) _______ with petroleum.
Most natural gas is burned (38) _______ to produce energy. It burns with a clean blue flame. It causes (39)
_______ pollution.
The main use of natural gas is to produce electricity. It is also used as (40) _______ for cars, cooking gas and
to make fertilizers.
31. A. soft B. hard C. loose D. difficult
32. A. formed B. done C. founded D. made
33. A. hot B. hotter C. hottest D. heat
34. A. mass B. product C. electricity D. powder
35. A. because B. but C. therefore D. however
36. A. consists B. mixes C. combines D. depends
37. A. apart B. together C. addition D. except
38. A. actively B. honestly C. strangely D. directly
39. A. few B. little C. many D. a lot

40. A. light B. fire C. fuel D. food
VI. read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.
A UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) is any object flying in the sky which cannot be identified by the person
who sees it. Sometimes the object is investigated. If people can still not figure out what the object is after an
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investigation, it is called a UFO. If they figure out what the object is, it can no longer be called a UFO because it has
been identified.
Even though UFOs can be anything, people often use the word UFO when they are talking about alien
spacecraft. Flying saucer is another word that is often used to describe an unidentified flying object.
Studies estimate that 50%-90% of all reported UFO sightings are identified later. Usually 10%-20% are never
identified. Studies also show that very few UFO sightings are hoaxes (people trying to trick other people). Most UFOs
are actually natural or man-made objects that looked strange. *)%-90% UFOs are identified as one of three different
things:
1. astronomical causes (for example: planets, stars, or meteors)
2. aircraft
3. balloons
10%-20% of UFOs are other causes (such as birds, clouds, mirages, searchlights, etc.)
41. What does the word “figure out” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. observe B. explain C. calculate D. require
42. Another word used to describe a UFO is _________.
A. spacecraft B. astronaut C. flying saucer D. cooking oil
43. How many percents of all reported UFO sightings are not identified?
A. 10%-20% B. 20%-30% C. 30%-50% D. 80%-90%
44. Most of UFOs are identified as one of the following things except _________.
A. stars B. balloons C. clouds D. rains
45. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. UFO means Unidentified Flying Object.
B. UFO is often used to talk about alien spaceships.
C. Many UFO sightings are hoaxes.
D. Over half of all reported UFO sightings are identified.

VII. Choose one option that best completes the suggested sentence.
46. Neil Armstrong / who / first / walk / moon / live / USA/.
A. Neil Armstrong, who first walked on the moon, lived in the USA.
B. Neil Armstrong who first walked in the moon lived in the USA.
C. Neil Armstrong, who first walks on the moon lives in the USA.
D. Neil Armstrong who first has walked in the moon lived in the USA.
47. Daily / newspapers / publish / Germany / 1650 / not / it / ? /
A. Daily newspaper will be published in Germany at 1650, won’t it?
B. The daily newspaper published in the Germany in 1650, didn’t it?
C. One daily newspaper is published in Germany on 1650, isn’t it?
D. A daily newspaper was published in Germany in 1650, wasn’t it?
48. Teacher / ask / me / if / speak / English / fluent /.
A. The teacher asks me if I speak an English fluent.
B. The teacher asked me if I spoke English fluently.
C. The teacher asks me if I can speak English fluent.
D. The teacher asked me if do I speak English fluently.
49. We / worried / that / people / not / stop / throw / trash / along / street/.
A. We worried that people not stop throw the trash along a street.
B. We can worried that people aren’t stop throwing trash along the street.
C. We are worried that people don’t stop throwing trash along the street.
D. We were worried that people didn’t stop to throw trash along the street.
50. Everyone / feel/ hurry / so / sit / down / under / tree / and / have / snack/.
A. Everyone feel hungry, so he sits down under a tree and has snack.
B. Everyone felt hungry, so we sat down under a tree and had a snack.
C. Every one felt hungry, so they sat down under a tree and had a snack.
D. Everyone feels hungry, so you sit down under a tree and have snack.
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TEST 3
I. Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from
that of the rest in each of the following ones.

Question 1: A. asked B. reduced C. polluted D. helped
Question 2: A. routes B. websites C. shapes D. watches
Question 3: A. income B. ocean C. remote D. volcano
Question 4: A. which B. Who C. What D. Where
Question 5: A. round B. source C. household D. account
II. Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
Question 6: My students hold a concert every year to raise money for __________.
A. typhoon B. pollution C. charity D. edition
Question 7: Children should not be allowed to watch __________ movies.
A. compulsory B. ordinary C. unique D. violent
Question 8: We’re not doing enough to protect the __________ from pollution.
A. environment B. deforestation C. disaster D. energy
Question 9: The hurricane is __________ to reach the coast tomorrow morning.
A. separated B. ordered C. predicted D. received
Question 10: I am afraid that Lan can’t go with us because she has to __________ her sick sister.
A. look back B. look after C. look up D. look on
Question 11: Could you __________ the television, please? I’d like to watch the football match.
A. turn off B. turn in C. turn around D. turn on
Question 12: We’re going to visit our aunt and uncle __________ Sunday.
A. to B. at C. in D. on
Question 13: It is cheaper to make a phone call __________ 10 p.m and 6 a.m.
A. between B. for C. in D. on
Question 14: Could you please speak more __________? I can’t hear what you say.
A. slowest B. slower C. slowly D. slow
Question 15: The dinosaurs __________ out 65 million years ago.
A. die B. died C. are dying D. have died
Question 16: He __________ with me since he left Vietnam.
A. didn’t correspond B. hasn’t corresponded
C. doesn’t correspond D. won’t correspond
Question 17: A person __________ supplies and connects, or repairs water pipes, baths, toilets, etc. is a plumber.

A. he B. which C. who D. whom
Question 18: The water supply __________ by the fertilizers and the pesticides used on many farms.
A. is polluted B. is polluting C. pollutes D. will pollute
Question 19: I suggest __________ English in class more often to improve our speaking skills.
A. to speak B. speaking C. speak D. spoke
Question 20: Hawaii, __________ consists of eight principal islands, is a favorite vacation spot.
A. where B. who C. which D. that
Question 21: __________ it was raining heavily, they went jogging in the park.
A. Because B. Although C. However D. Since
Question 22: Something is wrong with Jane today, __________?
A. isn’t it B. is it C. aren’t they D. are they
Question 23: __________ he is not interested in classical music, he decided not to go to the concert.
A. Although B. However C. Because D. Since
Question 24: I am sure she will do well if she __________ to the University.
A. would go B. went C. go D. goes
Question 25: - “Why don’t we celebrate Mother’s Day by going out to dinner?”
- “______________________________”
A. That’s right, I am. B. You are wecome.
C. That’s a good idea. D. Thanks.
Question 26: - “Let me congratulate you on your good exam results.”
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- “______________________________”
A. All right. B. It’s very nice of you to say so.
C. No, I don’t want to. D. Pleased to meet you.
Question 27: - “______________________________”
- “It’s about 2 kilometers.”
A. How far is it from here to Lang Biang mountain?
B. Could you show me the way to Lang Biang mountain?
C. How often do you go to Lang Biang mountain?
D. How long does it take to go to Lang Biang mountain?

III. Read the following passage and circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the correct word for each of the
blanks.
Internet safety
Twenty (28) __________ ago, kids in school had never even heard of the Internet. Now many of us use it on a regular
basis (29) __________ even have access to it from our homes! The Internet is a vast resousce for all types of
information. You may enjoy using it to do research for a school project, downloading your favorite songs or
communicating with friends and family. Information (30) __________ through web pages that companies,
organizations and individuals create and post. But since anyone can put anything (31) __________ the Internet, you
also have to be (32) __________ and use your best judment and a little common sense. If you’ve never met the person
(33) __________ you’re communicating with online, you could be on dangerous ground! You should never give out
any personal information to someone you don’t know, not even your name! And just like you can’t believe the
information on every website out there, you can’t reply on what strangers you “meet” on the Internet (34) __________
you either. Just like you could make up things about (35) __________ to tell someone, someone else could do the
same to you!
Question 28: A. days B. weeks C. months D. years
Question 29: A. so B. since C. but D. and
Question 30: A. are accessed B. is accessed C. accesses D. access
Question 31: A. for B. about C. on D. in
Question 32: A. carefully B. careful C. carelessly D. careless
Question 33: A. where B. that C. whose D. which
Question 34: A. tell B. say C. speak D. talk
Question 35: A. himself B. themselves C. ourselves D. yourself
IV. Read the following passage and circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Tornadoes in Kansas
Kansas is known for many things – wheat, sunflowers, and tornadoes! What famous story set in Kansas features a
tornado?
The Wonderful Wizards of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, tells the story of Dorothy, who gets caught in a Kansas tornado and
lands in the imaginary land of Oz. this story has been dramatized on stage and film. You might have seen the movie
version, which stars Judy Garland as Dorothy.

Tonadoes are storms with rapidly rotating winds that form a funnel cloud. Also known as “twisters”, they extend
downward from the huge clouds of a serve thunderstorm. The winds that rotate within a tornado usually reach a speed
of almost 300 miles per hours! A tornado often sweeps through an area quickly, but it can cause considerable
destruction. There have been a number of remarkable reports of tornadoes. In one instance, a schoolhouse was
demolished while the 85 students originally inside it were carried nore than 400 feet with none killed. There was also a
case of five railway coaches, each weighing 70 tons, lifted from their tracks.
Question 36: What id Kansas known for?
A. wheat and potatoes B. famous stories
C. its features D. wheat, sunflowers and tornadoes
Question 37: Who gets caught in a Kansas tornado?
A. Dorothy B. Wonderful Wizard of Oz
C. L. Frank Baum D. Judy Garland
Question 38: Tonadoes are also known as __________.
A. thunderstorms B. typhoons C. tempests D. twisters
Question 39: How fast do the winds rotate within a tornado?
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A. 85 miles per hour B. 400 miles per hour
C. 300 miles per hour D. 70 miles per hour
Question 40: Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. Tornadoes are not funnel-shaped storms.
B. Tonadoes seldom pass overland quickly.
C. Eighty students died when a tornado struck their schoolhouse.
D. A tornado lifted five heavy railroad coaches from their tracks.
V. Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 41: Even though Jack wasn’t feeling well, but he went to class.
A B C D
Question 42: I want to travel because I enjoy meeting people and see new places.
A B C D
Question 43: You are ecxiting about your holiday, aren’t you?
A B C D

Question 44: Mai said that she would go to the United States of America tomorrow.
A B C D
Question 45: Their house has just been beautiful decorated for the Lunar New Year.
A B C B
VI. Circle the letter (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one.
Question 46: It’s a pity I can’t use the Internet very often.
A. I wish I can use the Internet more often.
B. I wish I had to use the Internet more often.
C. I wish I use the Internet more often.
D. I wisk I could use the Internet more often.
Question 47: “What is your name?” the eaminer said to me.
A. The examiner asked me what was my name.
B. The examiner asked me what your name was.
C. The examiner asked me what my name is.
D. The examiner asked me what my name was.
Question 48: I am not a student in this class because I am not good at English.
A. I would be a student in this class if I were good at English.
B. I will be a student in this class if I am not good at English.
C. If I were not a student in this class, I would be good at English.
D. If I am a student in this class, I will be good at English.
Question 49: John failed the test because he didn’t study hard.
A. John didn’t study hard, so he failed the test.
B. John failed the test, so he didn’t study hard.
C. John didn’t study hard, but he failed the test.
D. John failed the test, but he didn’t study hard.
Question 50: I last saw my pen pal two years ago.
A. I didn’t see my pen pal two years ago.
B. I didn’t my pen pal for two years.
C. I haven’t seen my pen pal two years ago.
D. I haven’t seen my pen pal for two years.

TRƯỜNG THCS ………………….
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ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG
HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2012- 2013
Môn: TIẾNG ANH. (Thời gian:60 phút )
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ĐỀ I:
Câu I: Khoanh tròn (A, B, C hoặc D) có phần gạch chân khác với những từ còn lại:(1đ)
1. A. decided B.talked C.celebrated D. visited
2. A. oranges B. figures C. classes D. watches
3. A. sticky B. satisfy C. family D. happy
4. A. candy B. sandy C many D. handy
Câu II: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng để hoàn thành câu:(2đ)
1. They suggest ___________ a film on television.
A. to watch B. watched C. watch D. watching
2. It's very nice you to help me with this work
A. in B. on C. of D. at
3. Peter stayed at home last night, __________?
A. did he B. didn’t he C. didn’t him D. wasn’t he
4. Easter is a joyful festival which __________ in many countries.
A. celebrate B. to celebrate C. celebration D. is celebrated
5. My sister wishes she beautiful and young forever.

A. would be B. can be C. would D. can
6. I am tired now I stayed up late watching television last night.
A. though B. because C. so D. because of
7. My house yesterday by my friends.
A. was painted B. painted C. is painte D. paints
8. David said he call her later.
A. would be B .can C. would D. will
9. "When is Christmas ?" "It's December."
A. in B. for C. on D. at
10. My classmates speak English quite
A. good B. well C. goodly D. bad
Câu III:Chọn đáp án đúng A, B, C hoặc D để điền vào chổ trống:(1,5đ)
Television is an important invention of the 20
th
century. It has been (1) popular that now we can't imagine
what life would be like if (2) were no television. Television is a major means of communication, It brings
pictures and sounds from around the world into millions of home. Though television (3) can see and learn
about people, places and things in far away lands, television widens our knowledge by introducing us to new ideas
which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition of the news, television provides us with a variety of
program that can satisfy (4) taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings (5) television.
It is more convenient for them to sit at (6) watching television than to go out for amusements elsewhere.
1. A. very B. too C. enough D. so
2 A. there B. those C. these D. they
3. A. audience B. spectators C. viewers D. people
4. A each B. many C. all D. every
5. A. watching B. looking C. seeing D. cleaning
6.A. house B. home C. building D. office
Câu IV: Đọc đoạn văn sau rồi trả lời câu hỏi: ( 2đ )
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Christmas is very important festival in Britain and the USA. Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25

th
every year. The night before this is called Christmas Eve and the day after is called Boxing Day. At Christmas,
people give presents and send Christmas cards to each other. They put special Christmas trees in their homes
and decorate them with colorful lights and other pretty things. Children believe that Santa Claus visits them and
brings them presents at night. many people go to the church at Christmas and sing carols. On Christmas Day, a
special Christmas dinner is eaten, usually with roast turkey and hot pudding ( a kind of cake made with dried
fruit).
1. When is Christmas Day celebrated?

2. Do people give presents and send Christmas cards to each other at Christmas ?
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3.What do people do with the Christmas trees in their homes?

4. What do children believe?

Câu V: Biến đổi từ trong ngoặc ở dạng thích hợp: (0,5đ)
1. Solar energy doesn't cause
.
( POLLUTE).
2. Many people crowded the street on National Day to watch parades.( COLOR).
Câu VI: Viết lại câu sau sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi ( 1đ)
1. Hoa was busy. She helped Hung with his homework.
→ Although Hoa …………………………………………………….
2. Let's use public transport instead of motorbike.
→ I suggest ………………………………………………………….
3. I’m not a doctor, so I can’t save the child’s life.
→ If I……………………………………………………………
4."How is your daughter now? " said the doctor.
→ The doctor asked me

Câu VII: Chia dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc (1đ)
1. If they ( not / study) hard, they will fail their final examination.
2. Don't forget ( turn) off the faucets when you go out.
3. My brother is used to (wash) his clothes in the morning.
4. Tom (write ) this letter for three hours.
Câu VIII. Dùng từ gợi ý hoàn thành câu: (1,0đ)
1. Although / she / be / tired / yesterday / she / go / school / on time.
→
2. John / pleased/ be / that / you / be / work / hard / at school / now.
→
TRƯỜNG THCS ……………….
Họ tên:
Lớp:
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ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC SINH
LỚP 9 GIỮA KÌ II
Môn: TIẾNG ANH. (Thời gian:60 phút )
Giám thị1:
Giám thị 2:
Số phách
Điểm của toàn bài thi Giám khảo Số phách
Bằng số Bằng chữ Giám khảo 1:
Giám khảo 2:
ĐỀ II:
Câu I: Khoanh tròn (A, B, C hoặc D) có phần gạch chân khác với những từ còn lại:(1đ)
1. A. watches B. oranges C. classes D. figures
2. A. family B. satisfy C. sticky D. happy
3. A. decided B. visited C. celebrated D. talked
4. A. many B. sandy C. candy D. handy
Câu II: Khoanh tròn vào đáp án đúng để hoàn thành câu:(2đ)

1. It's very nice you to help me with this work
A. on B. of C. in D. at
2. They suggest ___________ a film on television.
A. watching B. watched C. watch D. to watch
3. Peter stayed at home last night, __________?
A. did he B.wasn’t he C. didn’t him D.didn’t he
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4. My sister wishes she beautiful and young forever.
A. would B. can be C. would be D. can
5. Easter is a joyful festival which __________ in many countries.
A. celebrate B. is celebrated C. celebration D. to celebrate
6. I am tired now I stayed up late watching television last night.
A. because B.so C. because of D. though
7. David said he call her later.
A. would B .can C. would be D. will
8. My house yesterday by my friends.
A. was painted B. paints C. is painted D.painted
9. My classmates speak English quite .
A. bad B. well C. goodly D. good
10. "When is Christmas ?" "It's December."
A. at B. in C. on D.for
Câu III:Chọn đáp án đúng A, B, C hoặc D để điền vào chổ trống:(1,5đ)
Television is an important invention of the 20
th
century. It has been (1) popular that now we can't imagine
what life would be like if (2) were no television. Television is a major means of communication, It brings
pictures and sounds from around the world into millions of home. Though television (3) can see and learn
about people, places and things in far away lands, television widens our knowledge by introducing us to new ideas
which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition of the news, television provides us with a variety of
program that can satisfy (4) taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings (5) television.

It is more convenient for them to sit at (6) watching television than to go out for amusements elsewhere.
1. A. very B. too C. enough D. so
2 A. there B. those C. these D. they
3. A. audience B. spectators C. viewers D. people
4. A each B. many C. all D. every
5. A. watching B. looking C. seeing D. cleaning
6. A. house B. home C. building D. office
Câu IV. Dùng từ gợi ý hoàn thành câu: (1,0đ)
1. John / pleased/ be / that / you / be / work / hard / at school / now.
→
2. Although / she / be / tired / yesterday / she / go / school / on time.
→
Câu V: Viết lại câu sau sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi ( 1đ)
1. I’m not an engineer, so I can’t fix the machine.
→ If I……………………………………………………………
2. Hoa was busy. She helped Hung with his homework.
→ Although Hoa …………………………………………………….
3."How is your daughter now? " said the doctor.
→ The doctor asked me
4. Let's use public transport instead of motorbike.
→ I suggest ………………………………………………………….
Câu VI: Chia dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc (1đ)
1. Tom (write ) this letter for three hours.
2. My brother is used to (wash) his clothes in the morning.
3. Don't forget ( turn) off the faucets when you go out.
4. If they ( not / study) hard, they will fail their final examination.
Câu VII: Biến đổi từ trong ngoặc ở dạng thích hợp: (0,5đ)
1. Many people crowded the street on National Day to watch parades.( COLOR).
2. Solar energy doesn't cause
.

( POLLUTE).
Câu VIII: Đọc đoạn văn sau rồi trả lời câu hỏi: ( 2đ )
.
Christmas is very important festival in Britain and the USA. Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25
th
every year. The night before this is called Christmas Eve and the day after is called Boxing Day. At Christmas,
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people give presents and send Christmas cards to each other. They put special Christmas trees in their homes
and decorate them with colorful lights and other pretty things. Children believe that Santa Claus visits them and
brings them presents at night. many people go to the church at Christmas and sing carols. On Christmas Day, a
special Christmas dinner is eaten, usually with roast turkey and hot pudding ( a kind of cake made with dried
fruit).
1.What do people do with the Christmas trees in their homes?

2. What do children believe?

3. When is Christmas Day celebrated?

4. Do people give presents and send Christmas cards to each other at Christmas ?

ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẨN CHẤM ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT GIỮA KÌ II
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013
ĐỀ I:
Câu I (1đ). Mỗi ý chọn đúng ghi 0,25 đ
1. B 2. B 3.B 4. C
Câu II: ( 2đ )
.
Mỗi ý chọn đúng ghi 0,25 đ
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C

9. A 10. B
Câu III: (1,5đ). Mỗi ý chọn đúng ghi 0,25 đ
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B
Câu IV. ( 2đ )
.
Mỗi câu trả lời đúng ghi 0,5đ
1. Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25
th
every year.
2. Yes, they do.
3. They decorate them with colorful lights and other pretty things.
4. Children believe that Santa Claus visits them and brings them presents at night.
Câu V: ( 0,5đ). Mỗi từ viết đúng ghi 0,25đ
1. pollution
2. colorful
Câu VI: ( 1đ). Mỗi câu viết đúng ghi 0,25đ
1. Although Hoa was busy, She helped Hung with his homework.
2. I suggest using public transport instead of motorbike.
3. If I were a doctor, I could save the child's life.
4. The doctor asked me how my daughter was then.
Câu VII: ( 1đ). Mỗi từ viết đúng ghi 0,25đ
1. don't study
2. to turn
3. washing
4. has written
Câu VIII: ( 1đ). Mỗi câu viết đúng ghi 0,5đ
1. Although she was tired yesterday, she went to school on time.
2. John is pleased that you are working hard at school now.
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ĐỀ II:

Câu I (1đ). Mỗi ý chọn đúng ghi 0,25 đ
1. D 2. B 3.D 4. A
Câu II: ( 2đ )
.
Mỗi ý chọn đúng ghi 0,25 đ
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. A
9. B 10. B
Câu III: (1,5đ). Mỗi ý chọn đúng ghi 0,25 đ
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B
Câu IV: ( 1đ). Mỗi câu viết đúng ghi 0,5đ
1. John is pleased that you are working hard at school now.
2. Although she was tired yesterday, she went to school on time.
Câu V: ( 1đ). Mỗi câu viết đúng ghi 0,25đ
1. If I were an engineer, I could fix the machine.
2. Although Hoa was busy, She helped Hung with his homework.
3. The doctor asked me how my daughter was then.
4. I suggest using public transport instead of motorbike.
Câu VI: ( 1đ). Mỗi từ viết đúng ghi 0,25đ
1. don't study
2. to turn
3. washing
4. has written
Câu VII: ( 0,5đ). Mỗi từ viết đúng ghi 0,25đ
1. pollution
2. colorful
Câu VIII. ( 2đ )
.
Mỗi câu trả lời đúng ghi 0,5đ
1. They decorate them with colorful lights and other pretty things.
2. Children believe that Santa Claus visits them and brings them presents at night.

3. Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25
th
every year.
4. Yes, they do.


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