UBND THÀNH PHỐ CHÍ LINH ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LỚP 9

PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NĂM HỌC 2024 - 2025

Môn: Tiếng Anh 9 – Tháng 4/2025
(Đề có 4 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 90 Phút

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numberred blanks from 1 to 5.
ANNOUNCEMENT: HOW TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL 📢
Do you want to do well in school? Follow these simple tips to succeed!
✔️Stay Organized: Keep a notebook (1)__________ each subject and plan your study time.
✔️Pay Attention in Class: Listen carefully and (2)__________ to understand lessons better.
✔️Do Your Homework: Complete assignments on time to practice (3)__________.
✔️Ask for Help: Talk to your teacher or (4)__________ if you have trouble with a subject.
✔️Avoid (5)__________: Find a quiet place to study and stay focused.
✔️Be Optimistic: Believe in yourself and stay positive!
Success comes with effort and good habits. Keep learning and never give up!
Question 1:
A. for B. with C. of D. about
Question 2:
A. write ideas B. take notes C. ask questions D. choose words
Question 3:
A. what do you learn B. do you what learn
C. what you learn D. what you do learn
Question 4:
A. counsellor B. officer C. participant D. member
Question 5:
A. people B. devices C. spaces D. distractions
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numberred blanks from 6 to 10.
Explore Vietnam’s Hidden Paradise: Phong Nha Caves!
Looking for an unforgettable adventure? Phong Nha Caves, one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking natural wonders, is
waiting for you! (6)__________ enjoy kayaking through underground rivers, exploring stunning limestone formations.
This site is recognized as a national treasure due to its outstanding (7)__________ features. If you wish to have a truly
special experience, don’t miss this trip! The (8)__________ you visit, the fewer crowds you will encounter. For the
best convenience, we offer package tours (9)__________ include guided tours, transportation, and meals. Take this
opportunity to explore (10)__________ beauty of Vietnam’s natural heritage!
Question 6:
A. Participants B. Collectors C. Tourists D. Swimmers
Question 7:
A. geologically B. geology C. geologist D. geological
Question 8:
A. more early B. earliest C. early D. earlier
Question 9:
A. which B. who C. whose D. whom
Question 10:
A. the B. an C. x (no article) D. a
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numberred blanks from 11 to 16.
In Vietnam, the lifestyle is often family-oriented. Most people live in a nuclear family, which means parents
and children live together in one house. However, many people are also dependent on their extended family like
grandparents or uncles. This (30) ______________ is important in Vietnam.
The younger generation in Vietnam often wants to (31) ________________ their goals, such as education and
work, while also maintaining good relationships with their family. They sometimes need privacy when they grow
older, (32) _______________ they still spend a lot of time with family.

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 Family is the center of life in Vietnam. Even though young people want more (33) ____________, they often
ask for advice from their parents. This shows how important family is in Vietnam. The way people live in Vietnam
(34) ______________ a mix of modern life and respect for family values.
Vietnamese people enjoy sharing meals and spending time together. It is common for families (35)
____________ important holidays, like Tet, with their loved ones. This lifestyle helps people feel connected and
supported, making family the foundation of their happiness.
The Vietnamese lifestyle is a balance of personal dreams and family bonds, which makes it special.
Question 11:
A. strong family connection B. connection strong family
C. family strong connection D. strong connection family
Question 12:
A. pursue B. replace C. follow D. promise
Question 13:
A. so B. and C. but D. or
Question 14:
A. independence B. dependence C. relaxation D. promotion
Question 15:
A. be B. was C. is D. are
Question 16:
A. celebrate B. to celebrating C. to celebrate D. celebrating
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to
each of the questions from 17 to 23.
In the past, traveling was nothing less than a dangerous adventure. People had no means of transport as they
have now. They faced all sorts of danger such as bad weather, wild beasts and robbers. Therefore, most people did not
like to go away from their villages. Only those who were adventurous set out on a long journey.
When man succeeded in training the four-foot animals like the horse and the camel, traveling became
comfortable. A trip across the country was still a dangerous undertaking.
In those days, it was also very difficult to transport goods from one place to another. Man carried his load on
his head or back. Later, horses and other animals were used for this purpose. But man, and animals could not carry
very heavy loads from one place to another.
Now people living in any part of a country can travel to any other part in comfort. Every country sets up a railway
network. A small sum of money is required to go from one corner of the country to another. If your business is more
urgent, you can travel by airplane. A plane will need only a couple of days to fly around the whole world. Traveling
by sea has also become swifter, more comfortable and secure than before.
Question 17: The word “They” in paragraph 1 refers to ______________.
A. Villages B. Robbers
C. Means of transport D. People
Question 18: The word “undertaking” in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ___________.
A. plan B. theme C. tour D. mission
Question 19: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about traveling now?
A. People can fly around the world in a few days.
B. Traveling by sea is more comfortable but still unsafe.
C. People in the past had a few means of transport.
D. Traveling by train is possible only in certain countries.
Question 20: The word "urgent" in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.
A. important B. unnecessary C. quick D. heavy
Question 21: Why didn’t most people travel in the past?
A. Traveling was dangerous and uncomfortable.
B. It was expensive to travel.
C. They had no idea what was outside their villages.
D. They were not allowed to travel.
Question 22: In which paragraph does the writer mention the use of trains for travel?
A. Paragraph 4 B. Paragraph 3 C. Paragraph 2 D. Paragraph 1
Question 23: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Traveling in the Past B. Traveling by Airplane
C. Traveling Now D. Traveling in the Past and Now
Chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C, hoặc D) để hoàn thành các câu sau:
Question 24: The government built a lot of _____________ to solve the traffic congestion problem at intersections.
A. skytrains B. trams C. tunnels D. flyovers
Question 25: I’m not sure what time the movie starts, but I’ll _______________ the programme schedule and let you
know.
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 A. look up B. put up C. look round D. give up
Question 26: When people _________ a tour in their country, they can still enjoy many domestic products that are
especially gorgeous.
A. take B. do C. make D. get
Question 27: Jack’s mom advised him ________________ exercising regularly for better health.
A. starting B. to starting C. start D. to start
Question 28: She brings her ___________ everywhere to enjoy novels without carrying heavy books.
A. e-reader B. headphones C. laptop D. tablet
Question 29: She ___________ if pollution would endanger the wildlife there.
A. said to me B. told me C. wanted to know D. invited me
Question 30: The tourists ____________ in line to get tickets for the famous museum all afternoon.
A. have waited B. were waiting C. will wait D. are waiting
Question 31: Tim ______ this museum several times, but he always discovers something new.
A. visited B. have visited C. would visit D. has visited
Question 32: _____________ like parks, libraries, and community centers play a vital role in strengthening the local
community.
A. Travel destinations B. Tourist attractions
C. Concrete jungles D. Public amenities
Question 33: It is important for young generations to ___________traditional values through education and cultural
activities.
A. preserve B. prevent C. replace D. reduce
Question 34: She kept ______________ old letters to remember the beautiful moments they once had.
A. few B. some C. any D. much
Question 35: He felt _____________ when he witnessed the bullying but didn’t know how to step in and help.
A. helpless B. lonely C. pleased D. embarrassing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 36: Good time management can help teens perform better at school.
A. Unless teens manage their time good, they can perform better at school.
B. If teens manage their time well, they could perform better at school.
C. If teens managed their time good, they couldn’t perform better at school.
D. If teens manage their time well, they can perform better at school.
Question 37: "I will visit my grandma this Sunday," said Ann.
A. Ann said that she will visit her grandma this Sunday.
B. Ann said that she would visit my grandma that Sunday.
C. Ann said that she would visit her grandma that Sunday.
D. Ann said that she will visit my grandma this Sunday.
Question 38: Mai wondered what she should do to stop arguing with her sister.
A. Mai wondered what do to stop arguing with her sister.
B. Mai wondered what doing to stop arguing with her sister.
C. Mai wondered what to do to stop arguing with her sister.
D. Mai didn’t know what did she do to stop arguing with her sister.
Question 39: Minh started learning the guitar three years ago.
A. Minh has learned the guitar for three years.
B. Minh has learned the guitar since he was three years old.
C. Minh learned the guitar for three years.
D. Minh started to play the guitar for three years.
Question 40: Jimmy can speak both French and Spanish fluently.
A. Jimmy is learning both French and Spanish.
B. Jimmy is fluent in speaking Spanish but not French.
C. Jimmy can speak French well but not Spanish.
D. Jimmy is bilingual in French and Spanish.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 41: Your parents are willing to help. You should share the story with them.
A. Although your parents are willing to help, you should share the story with them.
B. While your parents are willing to help, you should share the story with them.
C. Since you should share the story with them, your parents are willing to help.
D. Because your parents are willing to help, you should share the story with them.
Question 42: He will arrive in London. He will send them an email soon.
A. As soon as he will arrive in London, he sends them an email.
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 B. As soon as he arrived in London, he sends them an email.
C. He will send them an email as soon as he arrives in London.
D. He will send them an email as soon as he will arrive in London.
Question 43: The man is talking to the police. His bike was stolen yesterday.
A. The man who was stolen yesterday is talking to the police.
B. The man whose bike was stolen yesterday is talking to the police.
C. The man whose bike was stolen yesterday talking to the police.
D. The man which bike was stolen yesterday is talking to the police.
Question 44: He doesn't have any money now. He can't lend his friend some.
A. He wishes he had a lot of money now to lend his friend some.
B. He wishes he didn’t have money now and could lend his friend some.
C. He wishes he had much money now and he can lend his friend some.
D. He wishes he had some money now and couldn’t lend his friend some.
Question 45: Lisa sings beautifully. Her sister sings badly.
A. Lisa sings more badly than her sister.
B. Lisa sings less beautifully than her sister.
C. Lisa doesn’t sing as beautifully as her sister.
D. Lisa sings more beautifully than her sister.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to
make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 46 to 50.
Question 46: a. Anna: I’m sorry, I can’t right now. I have a lot of homework to finish. Maybe later?
b. Mary: Hey, can you help me prepare this dish? I really need a hand in the kitchen.
c. Mary: Okay, I understand. Good luck with your studies!
A. b-c-a B. c-a-b C. a-c-b D. b-a-c
Question 47: a. Peter: I will. I’ll bring it to school tomorrow for sure!
b. Peter: Oh no, I’m really sorry! I totally forgot to bring it.
c. John: It’s okay, just try to remember it next time.
d. John: Hey, Peter! Do you bring my book back today?
A. b - a - d - c B. d - b - c - a C. d - a - c - b D. b - c - d - a
Question 48: Dear Language Centre,
a. Evening classes would be preferable for me because I attend university during the day.
b. I am interested in improving my language skills. Could you tell me about the course levels you offer?
c. I hope this email finds you well. My name is Duong, and I am writing to inquire about the language courses you
offer.
d. Please provide information about the fees, start dates, and how to register.
e. I would also like to know the length of the classes and if they are held on weekends.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Duong
A. c – e – b – d – a B. c – b – e – a – d
C. a – c – d – e – b D. b – a – c – e – d
Question 49: a. First, they help us communicate easily. We can call, text, or video chat with people anytime.
b. Also, electronic devices are good for work. We can write documents, send emails, and join online meetings.
c. Electronic devices are very useful in our daily lives.
d. Electronic devices save time and make life easier. That is why many people use them every day.
e. Second, they help us study better. We can read e-books, use learning apps, and search for information online.
A. d – a – c – b – e B. c – b – a – e – d
C. a – e – c – d – b D. c – a – e – b – d
Question 50: a. The local Tay minority was very friendly to visitors and explained their culture.
b. We had a wonderful experience at Ba Be Lake. We went to the Tay village of Coc Toc, with stilt houses built in the
traditional Tay way.
c. Then, for optional activities, we chose the kayaking trip on the lake.
d. This trip made a deep impression on me.
e. After checking in at the homestay, we explored the village and beautiful areas.
A. a – b – e – c – d B. e – b – a – c – d
C. b –a – d – e – c D. b – a – e – c – d
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