UBND QUẬN TÂY HỒ ĐỀ THI HỌC KỲ II

TRƯỜNG THCS ĐÔNG THÁI Năm học 2018 – 2019

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 9
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points )
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
Question 1: A. limestone B. imagination C. citadel D. innovate
Question 2: A. clothes B. practices C. branches D. changes
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions.
Question 3: A. ingredient B. refrigerator C. discovery D. luggage
Question 4: A. pesticide B. disappointed C. monument D. calendar
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: If she followed the recipe carefully, she cook the soup better
Question 6: The Royal Citadel in Hue which was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.
Question 7: I met a lot of interested people while I was studying at City University
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: The tablet is perfect for people ______ work is to draw and write.
A. who B. whom C. that D. whose
Question 9: At Tet, Vietnamese people often decorate their houses ___ peach or apricot blossom.
A. by B. of C. with D. from
Question 10: The town council decided to ______ the old building as it was unsafe anymore.
A. cut off B. pull down C. take off D. turn down
Question 11: This language academy only takes on English native ______.
A. talkers B. tellers C. speakers D. users
Question 12: I think she will turn up on time as she promises, ______?
A. will she B. won’t she C. do I D. don’t I
Question 13: The little boy denied ______ the precious vase in the living room.
A. to break B. broke C. breaking D. of breaking
Question 14: ______ a small population, Japanese people consume more than 10% of the world’s fish.
A. Despite B. In spite C. Despite of D. Though
Question 15: The teacher advised her students to read more English materials to______ their vocabulary.
A. open B. enlarge C. widen D. lengthen
Question 16: She is feeling a bit ______ about her study on because she’s failed the exam once again.
A. depressed B. depressing C. delighted D. delighting
Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17: - Congratulations on winning the last English speaking contest. - _____________.
A. You don’t need to say that. B. Don’t mention it. C. Thank you so much. D. You’re welcome.
Question 18: - Could you please pass me the salt? - _____________.
A. No, it’s my pleasure. B. Yes, I would C. Sure, here you are. D. Sorry, I’m busy.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: Never lose heart when facing the failure. You need to learn how to stand up to the difficulties.
A. be disappointed B. relax C. be nervous D. be satisfied
Question 20: Thanksgiving is a seasonal festival which takes place on the fourth Thursday of
November in America.
A. occurs B. causes C. holds D. celebrates
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: We get most of our energy from non-renewable energy sources, which include the fossil fuels - oil,
natural gas, and coal.
A. not recreated in a short period of time C. out of stock when being used up
B. recovered in a short period of time D. not refilled in a short period of time
Question 22: An enormous amount of money has been wasted on this advertising campaign.
A. a great deal B. a limited number C. a lot D. a small amount
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Australia is enjoying a green energy revolution. It is (23) ______ renewable energy facilities (24) ______ a faster
rate than any other countries. Research shows Australia is on track to meet its Paris climate commitments five years
(25) ______ than expected — in 2025. The agreement reached in the French capital in 2016 stressed the need for
global action to cut greenhouse gas (26) ______. Academics say at the current rate Australia can expect to be 100
percent powered by green sources within a decade-and-a-half. Andrew Blakers, a professor of engineering at the
Australian National University, claimed that at the rate of above 20 percent of renewable electricity, Australia will
get to 50 percent in 2024, and 100 percent in about 2032 (27) ______ they just keep doing exactly what is being done
now. ―This is four or five faster per capita than the United States, China, Japan or the European Union, he said.
Question 23: A. install B. installed C. installing D. being installed
Question 24: A. on B. at C. in D. with
Question 25: A. earlier B. more early C. less late D. much late
Question 26: A. production B. generation C. emission D. creation
Question 27: A. when B. thanks to C. if D. as
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Being isolated from the external world due to the rugged ranges of the Himalayas, unique ways of life have
developed in Nepal.
Nepal rises from almost 60 meters to 8848 meters above the sea level. This extreme difference in the height
above the sea has made the climate of country completely different in various parts of it. So the people living there,
in order to adapt to the climatic changes have developed their own ways of life, their own customs and traditions.
Many people, who are born into a higher social class in Nepal, called higher-caste people, are vegetarian or
eat no meat other than goat. Rice with lentil soup and vegetable curry are often the main dishes in urban areas or
among the rural upper classes. The middle castes eat goat or chicken when they are available, and occasionally eat
water buffalo. Hindus do not eat beef, and Muslims do not eat pork. Meat is usually consumed no more than a few
times a month and then in small quantities.
In most homes, men and guests are served first, followed by children, then women. Chopsticks
are used in some northern districts, but elsewhere food is eaten with the hand. Because of the Hindu
principle of jutho - ritual impurity, food is not shared from the same plate or eaten with the same
utensils. Higher caste Hindus are careful that their food is not touched by people outside their caste or
religion; food prepared by any caste lower than one’s own is considered jutho and cannot be eaten.
Therefore, at social gatherings involving more than one caste, the Brahmans, who are the highest caste,
prepare the food.
Question 28 : What is true about the Nepalese ways of life?
A. They have the same lifestyle as other countries in the world. B. Their ways of life are similar to the Westerners.
C. The ways of life in Nepal are like no others. D. A & B are correct.
Question 29: Which of the following is NOT a reason why Nepalese have very unique customs and traditions?
A. They are separated from the world by the Himalayas. B. They are influenced by the rest of the world.
C. The country is very high above the sea level. D. There are different climates across the country.
Question 30: What is true about higher-caste people in Nepal?
A. If they do eat meat, they only eat goat. B. They eat pork in small quantities.
C. They never eat meat. D. They occasionally eat water buffalo.
Question 31: In a Nepalese home, which of the following people would be served food first?
A. children B. guests C. women D. old people
Question 32: According to the text, which of the following would NOT be accepted in Nepal?
A. Food eaten separately on different parts. C. Food prepared by the Brahmans.
B. Food touched by people from a lower caste. D. The highest social class does the cooking.
II. WRITING: (2 points)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
Question 33: Peter and Tom arrived late; therefore, they missed the most important part of the festival.
=> Because Peter and Tom arrived late, they missed the most important part of the festival.
Question 34: I don’t have enough money and I can’t buy that car
=> If I had enough money, I could buy that car.
Question 35: “If I were you, I wouldn’t buy this coat”.
=> She advised me not to buy that coat.
Question 36: People say that they bought this shop last year.
=> It is said that they bought this shop last year.
Write new sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences, using the given words in brackets.
Do not change the given words in any ways.
Question 37: Mathematics is a subject. It helps to practice critical thinking and calculating skills. (WHICH)
- Mathematics is a subject which helps to practice critical thinking and calculating skills.
Question 38: They did many things to improve the sewage disposal process. (WERE)
- Many things were done to improve the sewage disposal process.
Question 39: His racing car didn’t run as fast as yours. (FASTER)
- Your racing car ran faster than his.
Question 40: When did she start cooking the fish? (HOW LONG)
- How long has she been cooking the fish?