BÀI KHẢO SÁT ANH 9 CUỐI HK1

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.
Question 1. A. congested B. accomplished C. processed D. stepped
Question 2. A. preserve B. delivery C. enough D. speciality
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress position is
placed differently from that of the others in each group.
Question 3. A. anniversary B. speciality C. individual D. symbolize
Question 4. A. structure B. fragrance C. remind D. occupy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the
following question
Question 5. They moved to a quiet suburb outside the city to enjoy a peaceful life.
A. village B. city centre C. countryside D. neighborhood
Question 6. The tickets were very pricey, but the concert was worth it.
A. cheap B. expensive C. costly D. clear
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the
following question.
Question 7. My physical teacher gave me an assignment to walk for 30 minutes every morning.
A. task B. accomplishment C. priority D. deadline
Question 8. The public transportation system in our city is very reliable, with buses and trains arriving on
time.
A. trustworthy B. broken C. delayed D. unsteady
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following
sentences
Question 9. Traditional skills and crafts are often _______ from one generation to the next.
A. handed on B. passed down C. given out D. broken down
Question 10. We need to __________ the number of cars on the road to reduce pollution.
A. run out of B. cut down on C. get on with D. take care of
Question 11. While I was washing the dishes, Sam____________ anything.
A. wasn't doing B. didn't do C. wouldn't do D. would do
Question 12. This building is no longer_____________ ; nobody lives in it.
A. magnificent B. historical C. occupied D. located
Question 13. The __________ you study, the __________ you will understand the material.
A. harder, more B. hard, much C. more hard, more D. harder, most
Question 14. The school managers give _______________ to improving education quality. They consider it
more important than anything else.
A. way B. priority C. help D. support
Question 15. Bill: Could you possibly lend me your calculator, Alice?
Alice: _______________________________
A. Not at all. B. Yes, I am. Go ahead. C. Certainly. Here you are. D. You are OK.
Question 16. It was cold, ______________ I had to put on my warm clothes.
A. because B. however C. if D. so
Question 17. Tom: Thanks a lot for inviting me to join your trip to visit ancient streets.
Lan: ___________ I'm glad you like the trip.
A. Welcome to ancient streets B. You're welcome
C. All visitors are welcome D. You make me welcome
Question 18. They don't mind _______ in the volunteer group to help the poor people.
A. join B. to join C. to joining D. joining
Question 19. It's not always _________ on the metro, especially during peak hours when it gets crowded.
A. unsafe B. safety C. safe D. safely
Question 20. If I _______________ all needed ingredients, I can make nice spaghetti.
A. had B. have C. having D. will have
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect in each of the following sentences
Question 21. Measles have killed a larger number of the children in the Nagola region.
A. Measles B. have C. a larger D. in the
Question 22. Eight o’clock is the good time to phone Nick.
A. to phone B. the C. time D. is
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
completes
each blank.
A good way for teens to manage school stress is by using mindfulness techniques. Mindfulness is focusing
on the present moment without judgment. Teens can practice mindfulness by doing deep breathing exercises,
meditation, and focusing on the present moment. These activities can help reduce (24) _________ and
improve mental well-being.
Deep breathing exercises are simple and can be done anywhere. If teens take slow, deep breaths and
focus on their breath, they can calm their nervous system and reduce stress. Meditation is (25) _________
mindfulness technique where teens sit quietly and focus their attention on an object. This can help them feel
(26) _________ and observe their thoughts and emotions without getting overwhelmed.
Additionally, encouraging teens to (27) _________ short breaks throughout the day to practice
mindfulness can be very helpful. These breaks can include going outside for fresh air or taking a mindful
walk. By taking a moment to focus on the present, teens can reduce stress and improve their overall well-
balanced status.
(Adapted form: https://clearforkacademy.com)
Question 23. A.pressure B. stress C. nervous D. harm
Question 24. A. anxiety B. assignment C. addition D. distraction
Question 25. A. other B. the other C. another D. others
Question 26. A. peace B. peacefully C. peacefulness D. peaceful
Question 27. A. take B. get C. have D. do
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions that follow.
One of the most important aspects of city life is public transportation. Efficient public transport systems can
greatly enhance the quality of life for city dwellers by reducing traffic congestion and pollution. Many large
cities have developed extensive networks of buses, trains, and subways to help people get around quickly and
affordably.
In cities like Tokyo and New York, public transportation is an essential part of daily life. The Tokyo
subway system is known for its punctuality and cleanliness, transporting millions of passengers every day.
Similarly, New York's subway system, though older and less reliable, is crucial for the mobility of its
residents.
Public transportation not only benefits individuals but also has a positive impact on the environment. By
reducing the number of private vehicles on the road, public transport systems help to lower emissions and
decrease the city's carbon footprint.
However, public transportation systems also face challenges. In many cities, aging infrastructure and lack of
funding can lead to delays and overcrowding. Safety and cleanliness are other concerns that need to be
addressed to make public transport more appealing to users.
Despite these issues, the advantages of public transportation in city life are clear. Investments in modernizing
and expanding public transport can lead to significant improvements in urban living conditions. Encouraging
the use of public transportation is essential for the sustainable development of cities.
(Adapted from: https://www.gotokyo.org)
Question 28. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The history of public transportation
B. The benefits and challenges of public transportation in cities
C. The differences between public transportation in Tokyo and New York
D. The environmental impact of private vehicles
Question 29. The word "punctuality" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. speed B. cleanliness C. reliability D. timeliness
Question 30. The word "its" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. Tokyo B. subway C. system D. New York
Question 31. According to the passage, what is the benefit of public transportation?
A. Increased traffic congestion B. Higher fuel costs
C. Reduced emissions D. Less safety
Question 32. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge for public transportation?
A. Aging infrastructure B. Lack of funding
C. Overcrowding D. High fuel costs
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the given one
Question 33. Study hard or you will fail the exam.
A. You don’t study hard, so you will fail the exam.
B. Because you study hard, you don’t fail the exam.
C. If you don’t study hard, you will fail the exam.
D. You don’t fail the exam unless you study hard.
Question 34. "Are you interested in this Language Center?" asked Chi.
A. Chi asked me whether I were interested in that Language Center
B. Chi asked you whether you were interested in that Language Center.
C. Chi asked me whether I am interested in that Language Center.
D. Chi asked me whether I was interested in that Language Center.
Question 35. Even though Trung had a bad cold, he went on the expedition.
A. Trung went on the expedition despite having a bad cold.
B. Trung had a bad cold. Therefore, he went on the expedition.
C. Trung had a bad cold because he went on the expedition.
D. In spite his bad cold, Trung went on the expedition.
Question 36. He studies hard. He understands the subjects well.
A. The more hard he studies, the better he understands the subjects.
B. More hard he studies , better he understands the subjects
C. Hard he studies , better he understands the subjects
D. The harder he studies, the better he understands the subjects
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/ phrases given
Question 37. I /wish/ everybody / aware / the importance / preserve/ their culture.
A. I wish everybody was awared of the importance of preserving their culture.
B. I wish everybody were aware of the importance of preserving their culture.
C. I wish everybody will be aware of the importance of preserving their culture.
D. I wish everybody is aware of the importance of preserving their culture.
Question 38 This/ romantic/ story/ I/ ever/ read.
A. This is the most romantic story I have ever read.
B. This is the most romantic story I had ever read.
C. This is most romantic story I have ever read.
D. This is the more romantic story I have ever read.
Question 39. After/ everything/ happen/, we/ still / good friends.
A. After we are still good friends, everything happened.
B. After everything happening, we are still good friends.
C. After everything happened, we are still good friends.
D. After everything happened, we be still good friends.
Question 40. The / problem /be /difficult / that/ he can’t / solve / it.
A. The problem is difficult so that he can’t solve it.
B. The problem is too difficult that he can’t solve it
C. The problem is such difficult that he can’t solve it.
D. The problem is so difficult that he can’t solve it.
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