Đề thi giữa kì 2 môn Tiếng Anh 9 Global Success - số 1

3/3/2024 7:01:00 AM

For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS.

Tourist Board

Questions for holidaymakers 

Favourite activity:

Beaches: busy but

Shop staff: are sometimes

Waiters: and quick

Suggestions: need some for hire

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • feature

  • measure
  • feather
  • pleasure

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

  • location

  • homestay

  • vocabulary

  • brochure

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

  • firefighter
  • permission
  • majestic
  • bilingual

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress. 

  • dormitory
  • category
  • priority
  • ordinary

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

I don't mind to listen to your ideas; tell me what you're thinking.

  • don’t
  • to listen
  • tell
  • thinking

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

If you wear your seatbelt, you might get injured in a minor crash.

  • If
  • seatbelt
  • injured
  • a

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

They asked if I will come to the campsite the next day with them.

  • asked
  • will come
  • next day
  • them

The people _____ were injured in the accident were taken to hospital.

  • which
  • who
  • whose
  • whom

Since I left Vietnam six years ago, I _____ to visit friends and family several times.

 
  • will return
  • have returned
  • am returning
  • return

I wish I _____ all the natural and man-made wonders of Viet Nam. 

  • can visit
  • will visit
  • could visit
  • visit

During the _____ season, the resort is less crowded and more peaceful.

  • peak
  • rare
  • high
  • low

He wants _____ the new book which everyone is talking about.

  • reading
  • to reading
  • to read
  • read

The car _____ he has just bought is very expensive.

  • whose
  • which
  • who
  • what

The company _____ the rights to the new technology so they can limit access to it and charge a premium for its use.

  • trains
  • contacts
  • touches
  • possesses

While I was updating the software, my computer suddenly _____.

  • shut down
  • shuts down
  • was shutting down
  • shutted down

There are _____ theories about life on other planets, but only a few are widely accepted.

  • many
  • a lot
  • much
  • few

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The annual Thanksgiving parade attracts thousands of spectators lining the streets.

  • movement
  • procession
  • exhibition
  • celebration

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Before the exam, I need to go over my notes carefully.

  • arrange
  • print
  • review
  • type

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

This material is flexible, so it can bend without breaking.

  • recycled
  • natural
  • man-made
  • fixed

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

I like to visit the ethnic minorities to explore and understand their unique cultures.

  • valuable
  • special
  • precious
  • common

A: Can I go outside to play with my friends, Mom?

B: _____ It's already dark, and you have school tomorrow.

  • No, dear, you can't.
  • Sure, go ahead!
  • I don't know.
  • No problem!

A: _____ I know you'll do great.

B: Thank you! I will try my best.

  • Get well soon!
  • I think it will be difficult.
  • I wish you had a happy day-off.
  • Good luck with your exam tomorrow!

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

English is the most important language in the world today. A very large number of people understand and use English in all parts of the world. Indeed, English is a very useful language. If we know English, we go to any place or country we like. We will not find it hard to people understand what we wish to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are written in English every day in all countries to teach people many useful things. The English language has therefore helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world. There is no subject which is to be learned in the English language.

As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped the countries of the world become with one another. The leaders of the world use English to understand one another. The English language has therefore also helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world. Lastly, a person who knows English is appreciated by people. It is for all these  that I want to learn English.

Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.

Lang Co Beach is located on the central coast of Vietnam, which is famous for its many beautiful beaches. Lang Co Beach has become an official member of the "World's most beautiful bays" club since June 2009. Today, it is a popular destination for tourists in Vietnam, especially for those who love beach so much.

Lang Co lies on the most beautiful curve of the coastline in the country. It has almost everything that the nature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine and cool, blue and clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 25°C in summer. It is an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists in Vietnam. It is the third bay of Vietnam, after Ha Long and Nha Trang named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the world.

It can be said that nobody can resist a beauty like Lang Co town. This small and peaceful town will give tourists the most relaxing time and many games at the beach. In addition, they will have a good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, oysters, etc. and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Lang Co fishing village, Chan May scenery.

When did Lang Co Beach join the "World's most beautiful bays" club?

  • In September, 2006
  • In July, 2009
  • In June, 2008
  • In June, 2009

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a natural feature of Lang Co Beach?

 
  • Smooth white sand
  • Clear blue sea
  • Mangrove forests
  • Green mountains

The word "international" is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.

  • local
  • national
  • overseas
  • regular
The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
  • beaches
  • nobody
  • tourists
  • beautiful bays
What is the main idea of the passage?
  • Lang Co town's seafood
  • Destinations in central Vietnam
  • The history of Lang Co
  • A tourist attraction

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

She hasn't gone to the school library for three months.

  • She last went to the school library for three months.
  • She last went to the school library three months ago.
  • She last went to the school library for three months ago.
  • She last went to the school library three months.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

"Are you going to the party tonight?" John asked Rosie.

  • John asked Rosie if she was going to the party tonight.
  • John asked Rosie whether she is going to the party that night.
  • John asked Rosie if she was going to the party that night.
  • John asked Rosie whether she is going to the party tonight.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

It's a pity that I can't come to the music festival next Sunday.

  • I wish I came to the music festival the next Sunday.
  • I wish I can come to the music festival next Sunday.
  • I wish I could come to the music festival next Sunday.
  • I wish I will be able to come to the music festival next Sunday.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

She is the most intelligent woman I have ever met.

  • I have never met a more intelligent woman than her.
  • She is not as intelligent as the women I have ever met.
  • I have ever met such an intelligent woman.
  • She is more intelligent than I.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

Although his living conditions were not good, he studied very well.

 
  • Living in difficult conditions caused him to study very well.
  • He had no choice but study well in good conditions.
  • He studied very well in spite of his difficult living conditions.
  • He studied very well just because he lived in difficult conditions.

Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given.

Film stars / spend / a lot / money / buy / clothes.

  • Film stars spend a lot money buying clothes.
  • Film stars spends a lot of money buying clothes.
  • Film stars spend a lot of money on buying clothes.
  • Film stars spends a lot of money to buy clothes.

Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given.

The government / suggest / construct  / a railway / link / the mainland.

  • The government suggested constructing a railway which links to the mainland.
  • The government suggested to constructing a railway which link to the mainland.
  • The government suggested that construct a railway who links with the mainland.
  • The government suggested that constructing a railway link on the mainland.

Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given.

That / student / fail  / English test / three times.

 
  • That’s the student has failed the English test three times.
  • That’s the student whom has failed the English test three times.
  • That’s the student who has failed the English test three times.
  • That’s the student which has failed the English test three times.