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TỔ KHOA HỌC XÃ HỘI KIỂM TRA GIỮA HỌC KÌ II

Năm học 2024 – 2025
Môn học: Tiếng Anh 9

A. THEORY (LÝ THUYẾT)

I. Từ vựng: Ôn tập từ vựng liên quan đến chủ đề bài học Unit 5 và Unit 6.
II. Ngữ pháp
1. Cấu trúc: suggest + Gerund (V_ing):
– suggest + Gerund (V_ing) được dùng để đưa ra lời khuyên.
– Cấu trúc:
Cấu trúc Ví dụ
Câu khẳng The expert suggests focusing on using
suggest + gerund
định more calories than you eat to lose fat.
Doctors suggest not drinking too much
Câu phủ định suggest + not + gerund
juice.
2. Adverbial clauses/phrases of concession (Mệnh đề trạng ngữ / cụm trạng từ
chỉ sự tương phản):
– Mệnh đề trạng ngữ / cụm trạng từ chỉ sự tương phản diễn tả một ý tưởng đối
lập với ý chính.
– Cấu trúc:
Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ nguyên nhân Cụm trạng từ chỉ nguyên nhân
S + V (+ O) although/though/even though + S + V S + V (+ O) despite/in spite of + N phrase
(+ O) Despite/In spite of + N phrase, S + V (+ O)
Although/Though/Even though + S + V (+ O), S +
V (+ O)
e.g.
Although/Though detox diets are Despite/In spite of their harm, many
harmful, many people follow them. people follow detox diets.
Many people don't know how to cook a Many people don't know how to cook a
nourising meal although/though they nourishing meal despite/in spite of
know the importance of eating healthily. knowing the importance of eating
healthily.
3. Comparative structures with intensifiers (Cấu trúc so sánh với từ nhấn
mạnh):
– Cấu trúc so sánh được dùng để so sánh hai người/vật. Cấu trúc có thể được dùng
với tính từ so sánh hoặc (not) as…as. Các từ nhấn mạnh (a bit, much, far) có thể
được dùng trước tính từ so sánh để nhấn mạnh hoặc giảm nhẹ phép so sánh.
– Tính từ so sánh:
❖ Tính từ ngắn (một âm tiết): short adjective + ER (THAN)
❖ Tính từ dài (từ hai âm tiết trở lên): MORE + long adjective + (THAN)

Các loại tính từ So sánh hơn

1 âm tiết Thêm -er clean – cleaner
1 âm tiết kết thúc bằng “e” Thêm -r nice – nicer
1 âm tiết kết thúc bằng phụ âm-nguyên âm-phụ Gấp đôi phụ âm cuối và thêm -er
âm hot – hotter
2 âm tiết trở lên Thêm MORE more modern
Bỏ “y” thêm -ier
2 âm tiết kết thúc bằng “y”
dirty – dirtier

* Các tính từ đặc biệt:

Adjectives Comparative
good better
bad worse
far farther/further
much/many more
little less
Một số tính từ có hai âm tiết kết
simpler, narrower, cleverer
thúc bằng “ow, le, er, y”

e.g. Côn Đảo is a bit further than Phú Quốc from here.
 Cấu trúc Ví dụ
• I think Hạ Long Bay is much more
beautiful than Mũi Né Beach.
• intensifier + comparative Adj/Adv + • Isn't Hội An a bit closer to here than Đà
than Nẵng?
• Victoria Falls is far taller than Elephant
Falls.
• I think Nha Trang is as beautiful as Mũi
Né.
• (not) as + Adj/Adv + as
• Sơn Đoòng Cave isn't as accessible as Én
Cave.

4. Verb + Gerund (Động từ đi theo sau bởi danh động từ):

– Danh động từ (V-ing) có thể được dùng sau một vài động từ:
+ like, don’t mind, hate, enjoy, love, prefer, dislike để thể hiện một sở thích chung
+ những động từ khác: keep, stop, avoid, consider, suggest, deny, finish, spend
(time) ....
e.g. I like bringing food to the park, but I always clean up.
We don't mind going off the path, but we're always careful not to damage
anything.
If people keep littering, the river will be really dirty.
People need to stop hunting wild animals.
B. PRACTICE
* Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in
each of the following questions.
1. A. promote B. calorie C. communicate D. detox
2. A. national B. ranger C. maintain D. rainforest
3. A. scenic B. council C. consider D. cafeteria
4. A. looked B. tried C. stopped D. watched
5. A. brush B. put C. push D. pull
6. A. comprise B. divide C. notice D. design
7. A. stomach B. sandwich C. lunch D. chips
8. A. waits B. looks C. needs D. stops
9. A. threat B. meat C. beat D. seat
10. A. south B. bought C. found D. about

* Choose the word or phrase that best fits the gap in each of the following sentences.
11. I’d like to visit Sơn Đòong Cave to ______ the natural beauty of the world’s largest cave.
A. explore B. explode C. climb D. float
12. Hạ Long Bay is ______ any other bays in Việt Nam.
A. much more beautiful than B. beautifuler than
C. most beautiful than D. beautiful than
13. ______ having a sore throat, he wanted to drink iced water.
A. Since B. Even though C. In spite of D. Although
14. Dr. Salk and his colleagues found polio vaccination and stopped the spread of the
______causing the paralytic disease in 1955.
A. virus B. calorie C. harm D. nutrient
15. Jane: “I have known that you won the 100-meter race this morning. Congratulations!”
Henry: “______.”
A. Thank you B. No, don’t say so C. Just lucky D. No, no. I ran slowly
16. Mr. Harry: “Your pronunciation is getting better now, John.” - John: “______”
A. Oh, you’re right. B. Thank you. It’s encouraging.
C. Never mind. D. Don’t worry about it!
17. Health experts suggest _____ a healthy cooking habit to take control of your nutrition and
make good choices about what you put into your body.
A. to develop B. to become C. becoming D. developing
18. Regular exercise is the most important part of a ______ lifestyle.
A. healthy B. health C. healthful D. harmless
19. Eating foods high in dietary fiber like fruit, vegetables and beans can improve your skin and
even help you to ______ weight.
A. nourish B. gain C. detox D. lose
20. People should avoid ______ in protected areas to help preserve the natural environment.
A. litters B. to litter C. littering D. litter
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. It’s essential to provide good environmental education for young students so they can become
more active and responsible citizens in their local communities.
A. important B. harmful C. potential D. disturbing
22. One of the drawbacks of tourism is damage to the environment of a country or region.
A. disadvantages B. snags C. shortcomings D. benefits
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
23. If she continues eating that restricted diet, it may lead to many health problems.
A. myths B. solutions C. conclusions D. promotions
24. My brother is fond of working with computers.
A. continues B. admires C. likes D. dislikes

* Give the correct form the the words in brackets

25. Most teens don't have enough time for breakfast and unfortunately keep eating ______
during the day. HEALTHY
26. Despite the ______ of weight loss drugs, some people keep taking those instead of doing
exercise or having healthy diets. DANGEROUS
27. My school offers a variety of ______ lunches and healthy snacks in the cafeteria.
NOURISH
28. A lot of children now are ______ to televisions or smartphones. ADDICT
29. Danxia Landforms is the best tourist destination in Guangdong Province as there are
amazing rock ______. FORM
30. An adult who has a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more is considered to have _____.
OBESE
31. The cave is not ______ because of its narrow entrance. ACCESS

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

32. What does the sign say?

A. There is careful construction.

B. Construction must be carefully done in progress.
C. You have to construct buildings with caution.
D. Be careful because building work is happening.
 33. What does the notice say?
If you take this journey regularly, A. Cheaper tickets are available for people who travel often.
you can save money with our Super B. You need a special type of ticket if you travel regularly.
Weekly Saver Ticket. C. The Super Weekly Saver ticket can help all travellers to save money.
D. The notice advises you to take this journey less often to save money.

34. Students who do not sign up before Friday lunchtime______

A. won’t be able to choose their afternoon activities next

week.
B. will not be able to do afternoon activities next week.
C. will have to work in the afternoons next week.
D. will do any afternoon activity they want.

35. What does the sign say?

A. There aren’t any horns in this area.

B. You should use the horn only in an emergency.
C. You don’t have to use the horn in this area.
D. You mustn’t use the horn in this area.

* Give the correct form the the verbs in brackets

36. He suggested that we______ (eat) more fruits and vegetables for better health.
37. We don’t mind ______ (go) off the path, but we’re always careful not to damage anything.
38. She wishes she ______ (be) a famous singer.
39. My mother taught me how ______ (cook) chicken soup.
40. During his stay in Đà Lạt, Peter ______ (take) a lot of photographs.

* Find the underlined part that needs correction.

41. Many (A) teens don’t (B) have enough sleep because of stay (C) up late (D) for homework.
42. Do they prefer (A) healthy snacks (B) than (C) candy and (D) ice cream?
43. He’s addicted (A) for (B) online social (C) networking, which may cause mental (D) health
problems.
44. The (A) doctor suggested (B) that she takes (C) more rest to recover quickly (D).
45. Although (A) he is (B) tired, but (C) he continued to go (D) to the gym every day.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the following questions.
On 11th March 2011, northeastern Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded
history. It measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and strong shaking could be felt several hundred
kilometers away. Soon after that, the coastline was hit by a devastating tsunami, which produced
waves up to 40 meters high. It destroyed dozens of towns close to the sea and also carried boats,
cars and even planes many miles inland. The earthquake also damaged a nuclear power plant.
Toxic radioactive materials were released into the environment and thousands of people were
forced to leave their homes. At least 18,000 people died in the disaster and more than 450,000
were left with no home after the tsunami. As soon as the disaster happened, donations and
assistance were sent to Japan from around the world. Today, the region has made incredible
progress not just in returning to its pre-quake status, but in going beyond, looking to the future
and outward to the world.
46. The passage is mainly about _________
A. how a tsunami can happen in Japan B. a terrible disaster in Japan in 2011
C. the number of deaths in natural disasters in D. how Japan has improved since 2011
Japan
47. The earthquake _________
A. came after a huge tsunami B. forced thousands of people to leave Japan
C. caused a nuclear accident D. caused loss of life and property throughout
Japan
48. What happened to the nuclear power plant?
A. It was evacuated. B. It was unaffected. .
C. It was damaged. D. It was completely destroyed

49. What was the global reaction to the disaster?

A. No response B. People celebrated
C. Countries closed their borders D. Donations and assistance were sent
50. What was a significant long-term effect of the disaster on the population?
A. Increased job opportunities B. Thousands were displaced from their homes
C. A rise in tourism D. A decrease in international aid
51. What is the CLOSEST meaning of “toxic” as used in the passage?
A. safe B. poisonous C. beneficial D. natural

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank.
Attention, students!
This is a reminder that the English exam will (46) ______ on Monday, March 5th, at 9:00 AM in
the main auditorium. Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes (47) ______ to find your seats
and settle in.
You are allowed to bring a pen, pencil, and an eraser. Please do not bring any (48) ______ devices
or notes.
Good luck with your preparations, and we look forward (49) ______ you on exam day!
Thank you.

52. A. take part in B. take place C. take off D. take up

53. A. late B. in time C. early D. fast
54. A. electronic B. electricity C. electric D. electrical
55. A. seeing B. see C. to see D. to seeing
* Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
56. It isn’t necessary for you to talk so loudly.
→ You do ………………………………………………………………………………….
57. Children don’t like to eat vegetables, but their parents want them to do it.
→ Although ………………………………………………………………………………...
58. Though I got a good salary as a health instructor, I gave up my job.
→ In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………..
59. Crisps are not as healthy as fresh fruits and vegetables.
→ Fresh fruits ……………………………………………………………………………….
60. Let’s go to a restaurant for dinner.
→ She suggests ………………………………………………………………………………
* Make sentences using the promts
61. I/ think/ Côn Đảo island/ a bit/ beautiful/ than/ Lý Sơn island.
→ ……………………………………………………………………………………………
62. We/ suggest/ grow/ more trees/ park/ improve/ air quality.
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………….
63. I/ always/ avoid/ touch/ rocks/ caves/ because/ it can/ spoil/ rock formations.
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………….
64. If/ we/ keep/ litter/ into rivers, / water/ will not/ safe/ drink.
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………….
65. Experts suggest/ cut out/ soda and chips/ to start/ lose weight.
→……………………………………………………………………………………………..

GOOD LUCK! ☺