Đề thi học kỳ 2 môn Tiếng Anh lớp 9 Sở GD-ĐT Thanh Hóa năm học 2015 - 2016

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016

THANH HÓA Môn: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 9
----------- Thời gian: 45 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

Họ, tên học sinh: …………………………… Lớp: ……… Trường THCS: ……………………………

Số báo danh Giám thị Giám thị Số phách
………………………………. ………………………………

Điểm Giám khảo Giám khảo Số phách

………………………………. ………………………………

ĐỀ A

A. PRONUNCIATION
Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (1.0pt)

1. A.label B.plumber C.bulb D.bill

2. A.mother B.then C.weatherman D.anything

3. A.refilled B.walked C.reduced D.dropped
4. A.dream B.team C.spread D.teacher

B.LANGUAGE FOCUS

Question I. Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. (1.25pts)
1. Easter is a joyful festival _________ comes in early spring.

A. who B. where C. whom D. which

2. They were having dinner _________ I arrived.
A. what B. when C. while D. how

3. John is proud _________ his father and loves him so much.

A. about B. for C. of D. in

4. Mrs. Hoa is generous to the poor _________ she is not rich.
A. even though B. as C. however D. so

5. My shoes are dirty. I’d better take them _________ before I come in.

A. away B. up C. on D. off

Question II. Write the correct form of the verb in each bracket. (1.25pts)

1. My class ________ (visit) Uncle Ho’s mausoleum last weekend. ………………......

2.We ________ (not meet) our classmates since we left school. ………………......
3. If we don’t try to control pollution, it ________ (be) too late. ………………......

4. My father _______ (leave) Hanoi for Ho Chi Minh City two days ago. ………………......

5. Every day, my sister walks to school, but today she _________ (go) by ………………......

Question III. Give the correct form of the words given in brackets. (1.0pt)

1. Tet or Lunar New Year holiday is the most important _______ for Vietnamese ………………......

people. (CELEBRATE)
2. Follow the instructions on the back of the packet ________. (CARE) ………………......

3. Tsunamis, earthquakes and typhoons are ________ disasters. (NATURE) ………………......

4. ________, the meat associated with Easter is lamb. (TRADITION) ………………......

Question IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.(0.75 pt)

1. Would people be able to fly if they have feathers instead of hair? ………………......

A B C D
2. What about use public buses instead of motorbikes to reduce exhaust fu…………………..

A B C D

3. We were young and inexperienced. However, we made a lot of mistakes. …………………..

A B C D

C. READING
Complete the passage with the words in the box, then answer the questions bellow. (1.5pts)

from as which them because of

Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But pollution problem is ________ (1) complicated as it is
serious. It is complicated ________ (2) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For

example, exhaust ________ (3) automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. But

automobiles provide transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much of the

material ________ (4) pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large
number ________ (5) people. Too much fertilizer or pesticide can ruin soil, but fertilizers and

pesticide are important aids to the growing of crops. Thus, to end or reduce pollution immediately,

people would have to stop using many things that benefit ________ (6). Most people do not want to do

that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways.
Answer the questions: (1.0 pt)

1.What is the passage about?

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2.Why is the pollution problem complicated?

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3.Do factories discharge a lot of the material that pollutes the water?

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4.What would people have to do if they want to reduce pollution?

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

D.WRITING

Question I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first. (1.25pts)

1.The author has written a special edition for children.

-> A special edition …………………………………………………………………………………….
2. She went to bed early because of her sickness.

-> Because she …………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Mrs. Brown has just bought a car. The car is very fast and modern.

-> Mrs. Brown has just ………………………………………………………………………………….
4.“What about changing the date of the meeting again?” Mr. Nick said.

-> Mr. Nick suggested …………………………………………………………………………………..

5. My nephew enjoys feeding fish every morning.
-> My nephew is interested……………………………………………………………………………..

Question II. Rearrange the word or phrase in the right order to have meaningful sentences. (1.0pt)

1. she / would not / I / make / so / wish / much / noise /.
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. using / bulbs / energy-saving / about / instead of / 100-watt light bulbs / What /?

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3.Last summer, / with / went / Nha Trang / Liz / parents / to / her /.

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. should / playing / not / much / of / free / Children / time / spend / electronic / games / their /.

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

THANH HÓA ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KÌ II
-------------- NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016

Môn: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 9

ĐỀ A

I. ĐÁP ÁN

A. PRONUNCIATION

1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C

B. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Question I. Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D

Question II.Write the correct form of the verb in each bracket.

1. visited 2. haven’t met 3. will be 4. left 5. is going

Question III.Write the correct form of the words given in brackets.

1. celebration 2. carefully 3. natural 4. traditionally

Question IV. Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
1. C 2. B 3. B

C.READING

Complete the passage with the words in the box.
1. as 2. because 3. from 4. which 5. of 6. them

Answer the questions:

1. The passage is about pollution.
2. Because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people.

3. Yes, they do.

4. People would have to stop using many things that benefit them (if they want to reduce pollution).

D.WRITING

Question I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first.
1. A special edition has been written for children by the author.

2. Because she was sick, she went to bed early.

3. Mrs. Brown has just bought a car which is very fast and modern.
4. Mr. Nick suggested changing the date of the meeting again.

5. My nephew is interested in feeding fish every morning.

Question II. Rearrange the word or phrase in the right order to have meaningful sentences.
1. I wish she would not make so much noise.

2. What about using energy-saving bulbs instead of 100-watt light bulbs?

3. Last summer, Liz went to Nha Trang with her parents.
4. Children should not spend much of their free time playing electronic games.

II.HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM:

- Tổng số câu toàn bài: 40 câu
- Thang điểm 10: Tổng số từ, cụm từ, câu đúng (40)

4

(Điểm bài thi được làm tròn đến 0,25)

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG HỌC KÌ II NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016

THANH HÓA Môn: TIẾNG ANH - LỚP 9
-------------- Thời gian: 45 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

Họ, tên học sinh: …………………………… Lớp: …… Trường THCS: ……………………………….

Số báo danh Giám thị Giám thị Số phách
………………………………. ………………………………

Điểm Giám khảo Giám khảo Số phách

………………………………. ………………………………

ĐỀ B
A. PRONUNCIATION

Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (1.0pt)
1. A. happy B. high C. hour D. hotel

2. A.dropped B. washed C. watched D. decided

3. A. charity B. character C. child D. Chinese

4. A. weather B. earthquake C. anything D. birthday

B.LANGUAGE FOCUS

Question I. Circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete each sentence. (1.25pts)

1.My students enjoy _________ English very much.
A. learn B. learnt C. learning D. to learn

2. I don’t have a computer at home, _________I can’t get access to the Internet.

A. however B. so C. although D. but
3. If we ______ wasting water, there will be shortage of fresh water in a few decades.

A. go on B. turn off C. turn on D. look for

4.Easter is a joyful festival _________ comes in early spring.

A.who B.where C.whom D.which
5. You have lived in this city since 1998, ____________?

A. haven’t you B. didn’t you C. did you D. have you

Question II. Write the correct form of the verb in each bracket. (1.25pts)
1.We are fond of ________ (read) magazines about teenagers. …………………..

2. We (not see) ________each other since Monday. …………………..

3. If we use energy – saving bulbs, we (save) ________ a lot of money …………………..
4. He said to me that she ( visit ) ________ me the following day. …………………..

5. My class ________ (visit) Uncle Ho’s mausoleum last weekend. …………………..

Question III. Give the correct form of the words given in brackets. (1.0pt)

1. Air________ makes us unhealthy. (POLLUTE) …………………..

2. They________ me to join their family to Hue last year. (INVITATION) …………………..

3.Although there are many _______ throughout the year, I like Tet most. …………………..
(CELEBRATE)

4. ______, the roof collapsed under the weight of snow. (FORTUNATE) …………………..

Question IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (0.75pt)

1. I met a lot of interesting people while I was studying at Ho Chi Minh C…………………..

A B C D

2. My brother enjoys to go to the park on Summer evenings. …………………..
A B C D

3. Between 1980 to 1990, the area was hit by five disastrous tornadoes. …………………..

A B C D

C.READING

Complete the passage with the words in the box, then answer the questions bellow. (1.5pts)

crowded occasion when in during are

Tet is a national and family festival. It is an (1) ________ for every Vietnamese to have a good

time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring fairs (2) ________ organized,

streets and public buildings are brightly decorated and almost all shops are (3) ________ with people
shopping for Tet. At home, everything is tidied, special food is cooked, offerings of food, fresh water,

flowers and betel are made on the family altar with burning joss-sticks scenting the air.

First-footing is made (4) ________ the first visitor comes and children are given lucky money

wrapped (5) ________ a red tiny envelope. Tet is also time for peace and love. (6) ________ Tet,
children often behave well and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other best wishes for the new

year.

Answer the questions: (1.0pt)

1.Why is Tet a national and family festival?
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Are homes tidied and decorated before Tet?

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. What do children often receive at Tet?

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. How do children often behave?

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

D. WRITING

Question I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. (1.25pts)
1. People repaired this computer an hour ago.

->This computer ………………………………………………………………………………………..

2.We need to meet those students. They didn’t pass the exam.

->We need to meet those students ……………………………………………………………………...
3.“What about changing the date of the meeting again?” Mr.Nick said.

-> Mr.Nick suggested …………………………………………………………………………………..

4. My niece likes feeding chickens every morning.

-> My niece is interested………………………………………………………………………………..
5. She went to bed early because of her sickness.

-> Because she …………………………………………………………………………………………

Question II. Rearrange the word or phrase in the right order to have meaningful sentences. (1.0pt)

1.did not / to Nha Trang / Hoa / with / last summer / go / vacation / her parents /.

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2.wishes / well / she / could speak / English / She /.
-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3.about / taking / a shower / to save energy / How / instead of a bath /.

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4.playing / electronic / should / spend / small part / Children / of their / free time / only a / games /.

-> ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..