ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG GIỮA KỲ 2
NĂM HỌC 2018-2019
MÔN TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 9
(Làm bài trong 60 phút – Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề)
PART A: LISTENING (2.5 pts)
I. Listen and fill in complete the sentence.(1.25 pts)
1. Singapore English is the English language ___________________ in Singapore.
2. Singapore English can be classified into Singapore ___________________ English (SSE)
and Singapore Colloquial English (Singlish).
3. Singaporeans vary their language according to ___________________ situations and
attitudes that they want to convey.
4. Singaporean speakers systematically alternate between colloquial and formal language
depending on the formality of the ___________________
5. Mesolect is an___________________form of Singapore English, half-way between formal
and informal Singapore English.
II. Listen and write T (true)/ F (false)/ NI (No information) for each statement. (1.25 pts)
Statements T F NI
1. Language is a feature which separates us from animals and makes us human.
2. English is the dominant language in the medicine.
3. Newspapers and books are written in Chinese more than in any other language
4. English is the international language for foreigners.
5. English doesn’t play a very important role in business.
Key
I.
1. spoken 2. standard 3. social 4. situation 5. intermediate
II.
1. T 2. NI 3. F 4. T 5. F
PART B: PHONETICS, VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (3.0 pts)
I. Choose the word which has different stress pattern (0.5 pt)
1. A. generous B. suspicious C. constancy D. sympathy
2. A. confidence B. supportive C. solution D. obedient
II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (1. 5 pt)
1.The paintings _________ Mr. Brown has in his house are worth around £100,000.
A. which B. whose C. what D. whom
2.If you want to stay slim and healthy, you _______________ reduce the amount of fast food
you eat every day.
A. may B. should C. need D. would
3. She_______________ up some Spanish when she was living in Mexico.
A. took B. looked C. picked D. learned
4. Da nang is_______________ city in Vietnam where_______________ International
Firework Festival is held annually.
A. a-a B. a- the C. the -the D. the – a
5. “ What do you think of pop music?” “_______________ ”
A. I think so. B. I don’t think so. C. There are various thoughts. D.I think it’s relaxing
6. Tourism has recently __________an important factor in the development of many countries.
A. to become B. became C. become D. becoming
III. Put the words in the correct form. (0.5 pt)
1. Since the mid-20th century, English has been a(n) (OFFICE) _______________ language
of international organisations such as the United Nations. official
2. Computers offer a much greater degree of (FLEXIBLE) _________________ in the way
work is organised. flexibility
IV. Underline and correct the mistake in each sentence. (0.5 pt)
1. Da nang, where has some of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, has attracted many
tourists every year. Which ______________
2. Carrots that provide a lot of vitamin A is good for eyes. are ______________
PART C: READING (2.5 pts)
I.Fill each blank with a suitable word from the box to complete the passage (1.25 pt)
3.global 2.second 1.tongue 5.expansion 4,status language
English is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is the first language, or
mother (1)____________ , of around 400 million people living in Britain, Ireland, the USA,
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa, and it is spoken as a (2) ____________
language by millions more. English is learned by many more people worldwide as a foreign
language. English has become a(n) (3)_____________ language, or international language,
used by people who speak different native languages to communicate with each other.English
has achieved the (4)______________ of a world language over a long period of time, and for
various historical and cultural reasons. In the 17th century English was spread by settlers going
from Britain to America, and in the 18th and 19th centuries by the (5) _______________ of
the British Empire.
II. Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question.(1.25 pts)
The price of holidays can fluctuate a great deal throughout the year, so you can save a
lot if you are flexible with your travel dates and avoid peak holiday times. It can be also
cheaper if you book well in advance. Before your departure, make sure you get as much
information about your destination as you can. Find out if you require any special visas or
permits to travel there. Think about spending money as well. Will you be able to access your
own money easily enough or will you need to take cash with you? Think about eating larger
lunches and smaller evening meals to help your money go further, as lunch is generally
cheaper. Make sure that you keep sufficient identification with you at all times. It may also
help to email a copy of your passport details to yourself, in case it is lost or stolen. Label your
suitcases clearly so that they can be easily identified as yours. It can be useful to store a copy
of your itinerary in a prominent place in your suitcase so that the airline will know where to
find you if your luggage gets lost. Be sure to pack any medication or other essential items in
your hand luggage. If your flight is delayed, or your luggage is lost, these can be difficult to
obtain in an airport or foreign country.
1.Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. Travel procedures B. Travel advice
C. How to adjust travel dates D. Protect your luggage
2.Which one of these is NOT advisable according to the passage?
A. Research your destination B. Always bring identification
C. Apply for visas if necessary D. Save money by cutting out dinner
3. According to the passage, your luggage should be ___________.
A. stored in a safe place B. tagged in case of being lost
C. packed with your passport D. painted a bright colour
4. The underlined word ‘it’ refers to your ___________.
A. identification B. luggage C. passport D. flight
5. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.
A. travelling may cost more in peak season
B. you must always take cash with you
C. larger lunches cost more than smaller ones
D. you can’t get back your lost luggage overseas
PART D: WRITING ( 2.0 pts)
I. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words
given. (1.0 pt)
1. I'm not good at cooking, so I can't become a chef. ( Type 2)
If I was/ were good at cooking, I could become a chef
2. I lent him a book. It was written by Daniel Defoe.
The book which I lent him was written by Daniel Defoe.
3. She can speak both Vietnamese and English perfectly.
She is bilingual in Vietnamese and English.
4. I won’t enjoy the film if you aren’t with me.
Unless you are with me, I won’t enjoy the film.
II. Write a paragraph (60-80 words) about the eating habits of a member of your family.
You can use these questions as cues.(1.0 pt)
_ Does this person have a good or bad eating habits?
_ What does he/she eat for breakfast/lunch/ dinner?
_ If this person has bad eating habits, what should he/she do to be healthier?
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