THE FIRST SEMESTER TEST
SUBJECT :ENGLISH 9
SCHOOL YEAR: 2010 – 2011
I. Multiple choice (3ms) Choose and circle the best right word or phrase.
( Chọn và khoanh tròn từ hay cụm từ đúng nhất ) ( 3điểm)
1. Find a word which has different pronounciation with others.
a. label b. equal c. primary d. journalist
2. Find a word which has different stress with others.
a. optional b. religious c. delicious d. encourage
3. Odd one out.
a. examination b. population c. improve d. information
4. I’ve lived in this street .................
a. in 2002 b. it was in 2002 c. for 2002 d. since 2002
5. She said she ................. come to the party on Friday.
a. won’t b. can’t c. doesn’t d. couldn’t
6. I’m going to Ha Long Bay ……………. Monday with Tom.
a. at b. in c. on d. for
7. She wishes she .................. a palace now.
a. owns b. is owning c. owned d. would own
8. She prefers .................. tennis to swimming
a. play b. played c. playing d.to playing
9. John writes very quickly. He’s .................. finished his essay.
a. already b. still c. for d. yet
10. The holidays were .................. cheap that they booked one immediately.
a. very b. such c. so d. too
11.The meeting will .................. in London next week.
a. be held b. be hold c. is held d. are hold
12. We don’t have to pay, ................... ?
a. do we b. don’t we c. does we d. did we
II. Put the verbs in parentheses into the correct form. (0,5m)
1. I enjoy (work) …….……….… early in the morning.
2. We (live) ……...… here for 10 years.
III. Find out and circle a mistake in the following sentences. (0,5m)
1. We went to fishing yesterday.
A B C D
2. You should consider take that job.
A B C D
IV. Supply the correct word form in the parentheses. (0,5m)
1. He used to work on a ship. He was a ……….......... ( sail )
2. Many adults learn English because it is ………....... of their work. (use)
V. Rewrite the sentences which its meaning unchange.(1m)
1. You must do this exercise carefully.
This exercise………………………………………………..
2. Where do you live ? Mrs Mai asked.
Mrs Mai asked………………………………………………
VI. Read the stage carefully. (2,5ms) ( Đọc kĩ đoạn văn )
Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations
(ASEAN).It is divided into two regions , known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia.
The Malaysian unit of currency is the ringgit, consisting of 100 sen. The capital of
Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city of the country.The population in
2001 was over 22 million . Islam is the country’s official religion. In addition , there are
other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa
Malaysia (also known simply as Malay). And English is a compulsory second language.
A. True (T) or false (F) questions: (1m)
1. Malaysia didn’t divide into two regions.
2. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
3. there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism.
4. All the people who live in Malaysia can speak English.
B. Questions: (1,5ms)
1. What is the capital of Malaysia?
…………………………………………………………
2. What is the unit of currency in Malaysia?
………………………………………………………….
3. Do all secondary school children have to learn English?
…………………………………………………………..
VII. Write to complete the letter. (2ms) (viết thư dùng từ gợi ý )
Dear Mary,
Thank you very much for inviting me to your birthday party
1. I / be afraid / not be able / come.
…………………………………………………………..
2. I / many things to do / this week
…………………………………………………………..
3. I wish / can go / party.
…………………………………………………………..
4. I / offer / embroider / Jeans / as a gift.
…………………………………………………………..
I hope you will like it.
I wish you many happy returns.
Yours,