Đề thi giữa kì 2 môn Tiếng Anh 9 Global Success - số 4

3/3/2024 7:03:10 AM

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

People travel for a lot of reasons. Some tourists go to have new experiences. Others are looking for culture, or simply want to have their pictures taken in front of famous places. But most European tourists are looking for a sunny beach to lie on.

Northern Europeans often pay a lot of money and put up with a lot of inconveniences for the sun because their countries don't have many of it. Residents of cities like London, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam spend a lot of their winter in the dark because the days are so short, and much of the rest of the year in the rain. This is the reason why the Mediterranean has always attracted them. Every summer, more than 25 million visitors travel to Mediterranean resorts and beaches for their vacation. They all come for the same reason, sun!

The huge crowds mean lots of money for the economies of Mediterranean countries. Italy’s 30,000 hotels are booked solid every summer. And 13 million people camp out on French beaches, parks, and roadsides. Spain’s long sandy coastline attracts more people than anywhere else: 37 million tourists visit yearly, or one tourist for every person living in Spain.

What is the main reason why Europeans travel? 

  • Experiencing new cultures
  • Taking pictures at famous places
  • Enjoying sunny beaches
  • Visiting historical landmarks

In paragraph 2, cities like London, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam are mentioned _______. 

 
  • to prove that they have got more tourists than they handle
  • to tell us how wealthy their people are
  • to suggest that these cities lack places of historic interest and scenic beauty
  • to show that they are not good cities in terms of geography and climate

The word "They" in the second paragraph refers to _____.

  • beaches
  • resorts
  • visitors
  • residents

The word "huge" in the third paragraph is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.

  • tiny
  • enormous
  • extra
  • noisy

How many tourists visit Spain each year?

  • 13 million
  • 25 million
  • 30 million
  • 37 million

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

When you first arrive in a foreign culture, often your first reaction is completely positive. Everything seems exciting, different and . It’s an adventure. If you are just on a short holiday, you will probably never leave this phase.

However, if you stay longer, your attitude can start to change. As you start to realize how little you really the new culture, life can get frustrating. People misunderstand what you are trying to say, or they may laugh you when you say something incorrectly. Even simple things, like posting a letter, can seem very difficult to you. , you are likely to get angry or upset when things go wrong.

With time, you start to adjust to become more comfortable with the differences and better able to handle frustrating situations, though. Your sense of humor reappears. Finally, you may feel enthusiastic about the culture once again, enjoy in it, and even prefer certain aspects of the culture to your own.

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

  • tested

  • marked

  • presented

  • founded

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

  • nation
  • natural
  • matter
  • angry

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

  • monument
  • domestic
  • grocery
  • primary

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

  • skyscraper
  • populous
  • financial
  • immigrant

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Among many other program, UNICEF also supports the international Child Rights Information Network.

  • Among
  • program
  • also
  • supports

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

All competitors must observed the rules of the Games in the true spirit of sportsmanship.

  • observed
  • the rules
  • true spirit
  • sportsmanship

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

The doctor which we met in France has just sent us a greeting card.

  • which
  • met
  • has
  • us

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

I downloaded an online to help me improve my photography skills. (APPLY)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The storm was so that it took months for the village to recover from the damage. (RUIN)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

This world- restaurant is always fully booked, so reservations are necessary. (FAME)

Matthew's van broke down while he _____ along the express way.

  • was driving
  • drive
  • were driving
  • drives

Nam asked me if I _____ my grandparents the following day.

  • visit
  • will visit
  • have visited
  • would visit

Harry: When do the Vietnamese celebrate their Independence Day?

Lan: They celebrate it _____ September 2nd. 

  • in
  • at
  • on
  • of

These factors contribute _____ making city life more difficult for its local people.

  • in
  • with
  • to
  • on

I finally _____ the cold that I had had all week.

  • passed out
  • got over
  • came down with
  • pulled through

The more detailed your talk is, _____ for everyone to follow along.

  • the easy it will be
  • the more easier it will be
  • the easier it will
  • the easier it will be

That is the old lady _____ cat went missing.

  • who
  • whose
  • where
  • which

I wish she _____ me with the housework but she is so busy with her homework.

  • can help
  • can't help
  • could help
  • couldn't help

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

Our company has received many positive reviews from our customers.

  • negative
  • optimistic
  • pessimistic
  • sensitive

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

I am very much interested in learning more about ecotourism and its benefits.

 
  • disadvantages
  • problems
  • dangers
  • advantages

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

She is a very generous woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.

  • mean
  • kind
  • hospitable
  • active

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

Remember to take off your shoes before entering the temple.

  • get off
  • put on
  • keep up
  • go on

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.

It took him two days to decorate the living room. (SPENT)

=> He the living room.

Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.

They worked all night, but they couldn't finish their reports in time. (ALTHOUGH)

=> They couldn't all night.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

I last drank champagne at my brother's wedding. (NOT)

=> I have my brother's wedding.

Complete the second sentence, using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do NOT change the word given in brackets in any way.

Unless he works harder, he’ll lose his job. (DOES)

=> If he , he’ll lose his job.