ĐỀ KIỂM TRA __________

Năm học: 20__ - 20__

Tiếng Anh - Lớp 9
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Trường: ________________________ Điểm Nhận xét của giáo viên

Họ tên: _______________________
Lớp: _____________

Tiếng Anh 9 i-Learn Smart World - Kiểm tra cuối kỳ 1

Time allotted: 60 minutes
PART 1 PRONUNCIATION (5 questions)

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the following
questions.
1. A. appliance B. breadwinner C. housewife D. childhood
2. A. generation B. international C. suggestion D. connection
3. A. fanny pack B. fairy tale C. game console D. pastry

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in the following questions.
4. A. convenience B. elevator C. eventually D. conditioner
5. A. assistant B. impressive C. refreshing D. various

PART 2 USE OF ENGLISH (14 questions)

Choose the best option to complete the following questions.

6. English is an ______________ language for international communication and making new friends around the
world.
A. essential B. unimportant C. original D. optional
7. We should learn English ______________ it opens doors to diverse career opportunities and enhances your global
employability.
A. because of B. in order to C. because D. but
8. Our ______________ family has been close for generations, creating strong bonds and lasting connections.
A. extending B. extended C. extend D. to extend
9. In the past, the wife ______________ economically dependent on the husband.
A. had been B. were C. been D. was
10. Student A: I just started learning to play the guitar last month.
Student B: ______________ What inspired you to start?
A. Oh, I'd love to hear more about it! B. Why do you think so?
C. Certainly! D. What about you?
11. Tina said to Danny, “I’m going to a café and eating some pastries when I visit Đà Lạt City next weekend.”
A. Tina told Danny that she is going to a café and eating some pastries when she visits Đà Lạt City the next
weekend.
B. Tina told Danny that she was going to a café and eating some pastries when she visited Đà Lạt City the
following week.
C. Tina told Danny to go to a café and eat some pastries when she visited Đà Lạt City the next weekend.
D. Tina told Danny she should go to café and eat some pastries when she visits Đà Lạt City next weekend.
12. Modern apartments use ______________ to control lights, temperature, and water, helping save energy efficiently.
A. solar panels B. elevator systems C. sensors D. appliances
13. I wish there ______________ a cozy coffee shop in my neighborhood where I could relax every day.
A. was B. were C. had got D. A and B are correct.
14. Always pack ______________ when you travel to keep your skin safe from sun exposure.
A. socket adapter B. sunblock C. fanny pack D. raincoat
15. Could you tell me ______________ to use this software, step by step, to complete the task?
A. why B. what C. how D. when

Choose the best option to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in
the following questions.
16. Remember to note down important vocabulary as you learn English to enhance your language skills.
A. make up B. turn down C. fill in D. jot down
17. The historic monument was truly impressive, capturing the attention of everyone who visited the site.
A. magnificent B. ordinary C. unattractive D. good-looking

Choose the best option to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in
the following questions.
18. The old computer was slow and clunky, making it difficult to complete tasks efficiently.
A. high-quality B. awkward C. functional D. uncontrollable
19. After years of marriage, they sadly decided to get a divorce and never saw each other again.
A. breakup B. maintenance C. separation D. unity

PART 3 WORD FORMATION (5 questions)

Write the correct form of the given words.

20. Recognizing the _______ _______ of communication, I am eager to learn English to connect with others.
(IMPORTANT)

21. A voice ______________ can simplify life by providing helpful information and managing daily tasks
efficiently. (ASSIST)

22. I am ______________ for supportive friends who make life brighter with their kindness and understanding.
(THANK)

23. Before your trip, gather ______________ travel tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey. (VARY)

24. Although accents are ______________, good English pronunciation unites people around the world in effective
communication. (ESSENTIAL)

PART 4 ERROR RECOGNITION (3 questions)

Find the underlined part that needs correction in the following questions.
25. In the future, English will offer great career opportunities, and I suggest that you focusing on practicing it more.
A. will offer B. opportunities C. focusing D. practicing
26. I wish my neighbors are friendly as it would make my living space more enjoyable.
A. are B. as C. would make D. more enjoyable
27. They used to selling clothes and jewelry, and now they are rich from their business.
A. selling B. and C. are D. from

PART 5 WRITING (8 questions)

Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.

28. “I want to try delicious dumplings at the local Chinese restaurant this weekend,” Robert said to Lucy. (Use
reported speech with “TOLD”)
→
29. I want to learn English because it can help me earn more money in my future job. (AS)
→
30. That beautiful lady used to be in a famous band when she was young. She sang country music very well. (WHO)
→
31. Excuse me, would you mind helping me? I can’t find the way to get to the nearest embassy. (HOW TO)
→

Use the given words or phrases to make complete sentences.

32. When / I / travel, / I / always / pack / socket adapter / keep / my essentials / fanny pack / .
→
33. Back then, / it / common / people / get married young, / start families early, / have many children / .
→

Put the words in the correct order to make correct sentences.

34. TV/flat-screen/birthday/wish/for/new/I/./with/his/surprise/my/a/father/to
→

35. in/I/local/my/and/travel,/sights/mouth-watering/impressive/indulged/cuisine/./During/experienced
→

PART 6 READING (10 questions)

Read the blog and choose the best answer for each question. (5 questions)

Jamila's blog

I used to wish that I lived in a nicer neighborhood which was a more eco-friendly place with fewer cars. I wished
there wasn't so much trash in the park. And I wished it was safer, with fewer bad people in the streets. Finally, I
used to wish that the people were more friendly.

I wanted the town council to put on more buses into the town center. I wanted it to plant trees, pick up trash, and
put up security camera equipment in the streets.

Then I thought … why do I want the council to do something? Why don't I do something about all the things which
are wrong with the neighborhood? Well, not just me on my own, but me and my family, and all my friends and
relatives who live here. And, of course, my neighbors!

I started a neighborhood group and, at our first meeting, we decided to walk or cycle everywhere in the town. Next,
we got the council to allow us to plant more trees in the park, so we do that every weekend. At the same time, we
pick up trash and take as much as possible for recycling. The council members did not want to put cameras in all
the streets to stop bad people because they were very expensive, so we put up cameras on our own houses. Now
we can see everything which happens in our neighborhood, especially at night.

And doing all the things together in the neighborhood has made it a friendlier place to live, because everyone who
lives here knows each other now.

Are there problems in your neighborhood? If so, do the same as me, then write me how it goes!

Questions:
36. Putting all of Jamila's wishes together, she wished her neighborhood ______________.
A. was a quieter place to live
B. had more friendly people
C. was a better living environment
D. didn't have as many security problems
37. How many neighborhood problems did she think the town council could help with?
A. All of them
B. Four of them
C. Three of them
D. Two of them
38. What can we NOT infer from paragraph 3?
A. A lot of members of Jamila's extended family live in her neighborhood.
B. Jamila didn't do anything about her neighborhood problems for some time.
C. Jamila has a lot of friends locally.
D. Jamila is friendly with a lot of her neighbors.
39. What does "they" mean in paragraph 4?
A. Bad people
B. Cameras
C. Council members
D. Streets
40. What does Jamila suggest her readers do at the end of her blog?
A. Do things to improve their local communities
B. Start community groups
C. Tell her about successful changes in their towns
D. Write her about neighborhood problems

Read the three texts. For each question, choose the correct person. (5 questions)

A
I go somewhere different on vacation every year. I love ancient history, so I always choose a place that has
interesting castles or monuments of some sort. This year, I saw an advert for a Greek island. It said that the old
buildings were some of the best from that period of history, and it was right! I loved everything there except the
bed and breakfast place I stayed in. It wasn't very clean, and the food was not 'mouth-watering' like the advert said!

B
I don't go on vacation to spend the whole two weeks traveling round a new area on trains or buses. My idea of a
good holiday is a quiet hotel, near a beach, which has fresh fish and fresh vegetables for every meal. I don't mind if
some of the things have a strange taste – that's why I travel! Next summer, I'm going to Vietnam, and I'm sure the
food there will be more tasty than anything I ate before.
C
The travel agent who sold us the vacation said that it was the best holiday that they offered, and she wasn't wrong!
The hotel was part of the theme park, so I only had to walk a few hundred yards to each of the roller coasters,
which were thrilling. My husband was happy because he could spend the day relaxing on the beach, and for both of
us, it was the holiday of a lifetime.

Who travels to enjoy the food in different places? (41)___________

Who said that his last vacation was fascinating? (42)___________

Who didn't like the accommodation on his last vacation? (43)__________

Who doesn't go on vacation for peace and quiet? (44)__________

 Who is looking forward to his next vacation? (45)__________

PART 7 LISTENING (10 questions)

Listen to a conversation between two friends. Choose the best answer for each question. (5 questions)
46. How many generations live in the boy's house?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
47. Where did the boy's grandmother used to work as a teenager?
A. In a factory
B. In a shop
C. On a farm
D. In a house
48. The girl ______________.
A. knew all four of her grandparents
B. used to talk to her mother's father
C. visited one set of grandparents once
D. is going to ask her mother about her grandparents' lives
49. What does the girl say about her parents' farm?
A. It had animals and food plants.
B. She liked helping with farm work.
C. She doesn't have any memory of it.
D. She loved the life there.
50. The girl ______________.
A. would like to have a lot of children
B. is clear about the size of family she wants
C. doesn't say if she wants to have children
D. loves the idea of living in an extended family