Đề Cương Ôn Tập Giữa Kỳ 1 Tiếng Anh 9 Smart World 2025-2026

ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP GIỮA HỌC KỲ I TIẾNG ANH 9
Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
1. A. method
B. healthy
C. although D. nothing
2. A. raised
B. divorced
C. baked D. stopped
3. A. come B. note C. show D. slow
4. A. bake
B. relative
C. clay pot D. generation
5. A. bake
B. stayed
C. baked D. called
6. A. learned
B. stayed
C. baked D. called
Which word has the different stress pattern from that of the others?
7. A. belonging B. essential C. overseas D. official
8. A. future B. foreign C. language D. relative
9. A. breadwinner B. understand C. afterwards D. connection
10. A. vacation B. tradition C. memory D. connection
Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence or best answers the question
11. _______ the generation gap, sometimes it can be difficult for parents and children to understand each other. A. Because of B. Because C. Therefore D. Since
12. A good language learner always _______ opportunities to communicate in English. A. looks for B. checks outs C. turns on D. comes across
13. We _______ up new words in the dictionary, but now I use language learning apps for quick definitions.
A. used to look
B. am used to looking
C. am used to look D. get used to looking
14. You should watch English movies and TV shows with _______ to learn new words. A. subtitles B. methods C. lyrics D. details
15. _______ you're using a variety of resources to practice your English. A. Come across B. Look out C. Make sure D. Take care
16. _______ my desire to travel around the world, I'm learning English. A. Therefore B. Because C. Because of D. Although
17. I am thankful _______ the support and encouragement of my family and friends. A. in B. with C. about D. for
18. As a foreign student can't speak English, he often feels like he doesn't belong _______ the community. A. for B. with C. in D. to
19. During the war, women became _______ while their husbands fought on the front lines. A. housewives
B. breadwinners C. relatives D. house husbands
20. Trang lives in a(n) _______ family with her grandparents, two aunts, parents and two brothers. A. nuclear B. single C. alone D. extended
21. A(n) _______ family consists of parents and their children living together under one roof. A. nuclear B. extended C. blended D. single Trang 1
22. My sister gave birth to a baby boy last month; I'm so happy because he's my first _______. A. nephew B. niece C. son D. cousin
23. We _______ at that food stall every day after school, but it closed down last year. A. have eaten B. used to eat C. were eating D. should eat
24. The husband worked far away. _______, the wife raised the children alone. A. Afterward B. Meanwhile C. Eventually D. Because of
25. Watching films with English _______ can help you learn new vocabulary and understand the content better. A. lyrics B. meanings C. definitions D. subtitles
26. Grandma used to take care _______ us when my parents were away at work. A. for B. with C. of D. to
27. John: "I'm trying to practice speaking as much as I can, and I think I'm making progress." Jame: "_______"
A. Speaking is necessary. B. You should do it.
C. That's great to hear.
D. I think it would be helpful.
28. Andy is talking to his sister, Judy.
Andy: "Judy, could you help me double-check my assignment?" - Judy: "_______"
A. Sure, no problem.
B. It's absolutely right.
C. You're welcome.
D. No worry! It's my turn.
29. Mr. Tu: "Life was so different back in the past compared to now." - Khoa : "_______"
A. I can't say about the different.
B. I don't think so. Things are totally different.
C. Oh, I'd love to hear about it! What was life like back then?
D. I don't agree. Why is it different?
30. Kate: "Would you mind giving me a lift to school tomorrow, please?" John: "_______"
A. Oh, certainly. B. Yes, I hope.
C. Not at all, I do. D. Yes, I would mind.
31. Remember to hand _______ your essay before the deadline. A. for B. at C. of D. in
32. She looks _______ her little sister when her parents are away. A. on B. after C. out D. up
33. During Tet holiday, many Vietnamese people visit their _______ and enjoys meals together.
A. generations B. members C. relatives D. strangers
34. Watching a movie with _______ is one of the best ways to naturally learn new vocabulary. A. lyrics B. subtitles C. method D. vocabulary
35. My English improved _______ I practiced a lot.
A. because of B. although C. In spite of D. because
36. Find an English friend to practice _______ and speaking together. A. listening B. listen C. to listen D. listens
37. They used _______ in a big house, but they moved to a smaller one. A. to live B. living C. lived D. to living
38. In the past, men had to go to work so that women could _______ the children. Trang 2 A. do B. take C. make D. raise
39. He struggled to communicate because his English _______ was limited. A. fluency B. vocabulary
C. pronunciation D. accent
40. I went to the store _______ some groceries.
A. so that buy
B. In order to buy C. so as buy D. buy
41. Grandma: "To family! May we always be there for each other." - Everyone: "_______"
A. Cheers to that!
B. Happy holidays!
C. Thanks for the food! D. Let's eat cake!
42. Dad: "Time to clean your rooms!" - Children: "_______"
A. No, it's not my fault B. Thank you
C. Ok, let's do this! D. Can't you do it?
Look at the signs/ notice. Choose the best answers (A, B, C or D) for questions.
43. What does the sign mean?
A. All vehicles are allowed to park here.
B. Drivers must not go on this way.
C. There is a shop selling electric vehicles ahead.
D. Only electric cars can be parked at this place.
44. What does the sign mean?
A. All vehicles are allowed to carry goods.
B. No vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
C. Only trucks are allowed to carry goods.
D. Only cars are allowed to carry goods.
45. What does the notice mean?
A. Yoga classes are going to open at the weekend.
B. Those interested in yoga must submit their name to the yoga teacher.
C. Yoga classes begin at the beginning of November.
D. Both teachers and students can join yoga classes.
46. What does the notice mean?
A. A candidate has to write about a country trip in English.
B. A candidate has to write about a trip to the country.
C. A candidate has to write about a country friend in English.
D. A candidate has to talk about a country picnic in English.
47. Look at this sign. What does it say?
A. Turn off the lights.
C. Keep the lights down.
B. Stop wasting electricity. D. Remove the lights. 48. The sign means:
A. One-way street C. Stop here B. No entry D. First aids
III. Use the correct form of the words given in each sentence.
49. English is used as a common language for international ____________________. [communicate] Trang 3
50. In modern society, some women choose to stay alone and don't want to get ____________________. [marry]
51. Back then, wives used to be more ____________________on their husbands because they didn't work. [depend]
52. We used to live ____________________with my grandparents in a small cottage by the sea. [comfort]
53. After years of hoping for a child, she ____________________gave birth to a baby girl. [eventual]
54. Back then, wives used to be more ____________________on their husbands because they didn't work. [depend]
55. My brother works for a(n) ____________________nation company and he needs to speak English to his co-
workers from different countries. [national]
56. Living in an ____________________family can sometimes present difficulties because of differences in opinions
and lifestyles. [extend]
57. People used to believe that there was a ____________________between humans and gods. [relate]
58. Having a good ____________________of English grammar is important. [understand]
59. Last week, Mrs. Trân shared some ____________________with us about life in the past. [memorize]
60. Back then, Vietnamese children used to play games like ô ăn quan and nhảy dây for ____________________ [entertain]
61. People in the past often relied on ____________________methods for cooking and farming. [tradition]
62. My last ____________________is to stop the game now. [decide]
63. The book was boring and ____________________ [interest]
64. Please speak ____________________after the tone. [clear]
Read the following passage. Decide if the statements are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) Jamila's Blog
Hi. I know a lot of my readers do not speak English as their first language, so here are a few methods for
improving your English. They work for me!
Pick up anything which has English writing on it, like a box of breakfast cereal or a candy bar, or which has
English in it, like a comic book or a magazine. Look closely at signs in English – road signs, store signs – and read the
same information in your language if it is there. Reading helps you understand new words and see how sentences are
put together. Watch movies or TV shows in English. Watch something with subtitles first, then make it more
challenging by turning them off and watching again. It's a great way to hear how people really speak. Don't be shy!
Speak English with your friends or family. If you can, find a buddy who is also learning English. Talking helps you
become more comfortable using the language. Keep a diary or post every day on social media in English. Writing helps
you remember new words and gives you ideas for vocabulary you need to learn. There are many free apps for learning
English. They can make learning feel like a game, and they are great for practicing anytime, anywhere.
People say in English, 'Practice makes perfect'. Don't worry about making mistakes. You learn when you get
something wrong, not when you get it right.
65. Reading anything in English helps Jamila with grammar. ______
66. Watching movies with subtitles doesn't help her with pronunciation. ______
67. Writing helps Jamila remember new words and gives her ideas for vocabulary she needs. ______
68. You will pay a practice fee online because there aren't any free apps for learning English. ______
69. What does "buddy" mean in paragraph 4? Trang 4 A. App. B. Book. C. Friend. D. Teacher.
70. How does Jamila say you learn?
A. By having a good teacher B. By making mistakes
C. By practicing
D. By using all the methods
LIFE FOR TEENAGERS IN THE PAST
Five hundred years ago in the USA, a teenager's life was mostly about working and learning to work. Most boys
would learn to grow food plants or look after animals, usually from their fathers. Some might learn a trade like working
with wood or metal. Girls used to learn household tasks from their mothers. Most teenagers didn't go to school because
there were very few schools and, anyway, parents could not pay for education.
One hundred years ago in the USA, most 13- and 14-year-olds went to school because, in many states, it was free
until you reached But after that, most left to work in factories in cities or on farms in the country. Life could be very
hard for teenagers back then, especially in poor areas, but some of them used to have fun at dance halls with music for
young people or at the new movie theatres.
Fifty years ago, in the 1970s, most teenagers in the USA started to get a lot more freedom than at any time before
in history. Many went to school until they were 16, but when they were not in school, they would often enjoy life
rather than having to work in dirty or dangerous jobs. Teenagers began to be seen as a group with its own identity, not
just older children or young adults. This has grown stronger since the 1970s.
71. Parents were the main teachers of teenagers. ______
72. One hundred years ago, teenagers in the USA had to work after the age of 15. ______
73. Fifty years ago, teenagers in the USA had more freedom than ever before. ______
74. In the 1970s, teenagers were not considered a distinct group with their own identity. ______
75. The word "identity" in paragraph 3 means _______.
A. name and address
B. situation in an area
C. ideas about life D. position in society
76. What was the main focus of a teenager's life 500 years ago in the USA? A. Education
B. Work and learning to work C. Leisure activities
D. Socializing with peers
Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences.
77. / like / My friends / because of / this book / its content /. /
→ My friends _______________________________________________________________________________
78. / a tuk-tuk to / We / and explore Bangkok / decided to rent / travel around /. /
→ We _____________________________________________________________________________________
79. / use English to / when you are / You can/ communicate with people / traveling overseas /. /
→ You can _________________________________________________________________________________
80. surfing the internet, / to learn English effectively / I came across / While I was / an article on how /. /
→ While I was ______________________________________________________________________________
81. can review them / note down new words / I always / so I / in a special notebook/ later /. //
→ I always _________________________________________________________________________________
82. / families and have / a lot of children / Back then, / live in extended / people used to /./
→ Back then, _______________________________________________________________________________ Trang 5
83. and 2012, / born between 1997/ by a single parent/ to be raised / Generation Z, / is more likely/. //
→ Generation Z, _____________________________________________________________________________
Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
84. Last month I rode my bike to school. Now, I don't ride my bike to school.
→ I used to _________________________________________________________________________________
85. Because of the bad traffic, we arrived late.
→ Because _________________________________________________________________________________
86. My son studied hard so that he could pass the entrance exam
→ My son studied hard _______________________________________________________________________
87. He always takes care of his children very carefully.
→ He always looks __________________________________________________________________________
88. I want to learn the English vocabulary used in the song, so I searched the lyrics.
→ As _____________________________________________________________________________________
89. When I was young, I often flew a kite in the fields.
→ I used ___________________________________________________________________________________
90. He left home early. He wanted to arrive at the station on time.
→ He left home early _________________________________________________________________________
91. I sent the phone back to the shop because the screen was broken.
→ Because of _______________________________________________________________________________
92. She is very intelligent, so she can answer all the questions.
→ Because of _______________________________________________________________________________
93. Those outdoor activities are suitable for young children.
→ Young children should take__________________________________________________________________
Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in the following passage.
Family life used to (94) _______ very different from it is today. Back then, it was common for families with three or
even four generations to live together. This meant that grandparents, parents and their children all (95) _______
together. When people of different generations got together, they often (96) _______ their knowledge and experiences with each other.
But all that changed in the modern world, and the idea of an (97) _______ is not as common as it used to be. Most
people today live in nuclear families. In other words, a family today typically consists of solely the parents and their
children. Grandparents (98) _______ other relatives often live in different places. Because of this, the way people
communicate is also different. Families now rely more (99) _______ online communications than on being together in person to talk to each other.
94. A. been B. be C. being D. be
95. A. live B. lives C. lived D. living 96. A. share B. shared C. shares D. to share
97. A. extended family
B. nuclear family C. world D. society
98. A. but B. and C. or D. for Trang 6
99. A. from B. at C. in D. on Hi Martina,
How are you? I hope you're feeling OK. I know it's difficult when a couple have problems. I hope it doesn't lead to
(100) _______ for your sister and her husband. My grandmother told me that she and her husband used to have
problems when they were young, but (101) _______ they figured everything out and have been happy together now for more than 40 years.
Actually, I had a long talk with my grandmother last week. She told me that she (102) _______ to live on a farm when
she was a teenager. She would get up early to milk the cows and feed the chickens. I asked her if she did that before
going to school, and she said that she didn't go to school after she was She left the city when her mother died, and she
went to live with her (103) _______ and her two cousins. Then, later, she worked in a (104) _______, where she
learned to make things from clay which she sold in the market.
Do you talk to your grandparents (105) _______ what they used to do when they were younger? I love hearing my grandparent's stories. Write soon. Louise
100. A. marriage B. divorce
C. relationship D. connection
101. A. after B. meanwhile C. had D. later
102. A. used B. would C. had D. did
103. A. aunt B. nephew C. relative D. uncle
104. A. bakery B. grocery C. jewelry D. pottery
105. A. with B. in C. about D. at Hi Juan,
I know you haven't started learning English phrasal verbs yet, but you will soon! We use them all the time when
we're speaking or writing personal emails. They're cool but really (106) _______, because the two parts usually don't
keep their normal meanings. Prepositions like in, on, out, up, and down often don't keep their meanings in phrasal
verbs. For example, we (107) _______ something on a website, we look up a word in a dictionary, and we check out
activities at a gym! Sometimes the preposition has its normal meaning, but it is not easy to see why we use a particular
verb with it. For example, we have clothes on our bodies, so we use off when we are getting ready for bed, but why do
we say (108) _______ off? Sometimes, though, it is easy to see why the verb and the (109) _______ are used together.
If we borrow money from someone, for example, we have to give it back.
Another problem is that sometimes phrasal verbs have more than one meaning. For example, the phrasal verb (110)
_______ can mean find the answer, in the math problem, for example, but it also means do exercise.
Finally, sometimes we only have a phrasal verb for a very common action. We don't open the television- well, TV
engineers do, but not you and me - we don't start it or begin it, we (111) _______.
106. A. easy B. difficult C. interesting D. exciting
107. A. come across B. get over C. look out D. turn up
108. A. go B. give C. take D. turn
109. A. preposition B. noun C. verb D. adjective
110. A. make out B. figure out C. find out D. work out Trang 7
111. A. power it on B. set it on C. have it on D. turn it on
Choose the word which best fits each gap by circling A, B, C or D.
A. English is the most common language all over the world. There is no compulsory (112) _ to study English,
but each person has to find the suitable one to study it efficiently. To me, I read books in English (113) _ both my
vocabulary and grammar. (114) _ I combine studying and entertaining. In my free time, I often listen to English songs,
watch English movies and try to translate the (115) _ as well as the subtitle. Furthermore, I join an English club. (116)
_ I can connect with some international friends, and they are the best teachers to teach me about English. I can learn
some slang, idioms, and things that normal teachers do not teach their students. I hope you can find your (117) _ ways to learn English.
112. A. method B. subtitle C. content D. concept
113. A. improve B. improving C. to improve D. to improving
114. A. Besides B. Because C. Although D. Since
115. A. method B. lyrics C. career D. language
116. A. that B. why C. who D. where
117. A. differ B. similar C. same D. own
B. English has become a vital tool in our modern world. It's everywhere - from (118) _ business meetings to
social media. But why is it so important? Firstly, English connects people. Imagine (119) _ someone from another
country. If you both speak English, you can communicate easily, share ideas, and learn from each other. Secondly,
English opens doors. Many jobs require English skills, (120) _ in fields like technology, tourism, and science. Speaking
English can give you more opportunities for work and study. Thirdly, English is fun! Through English, we can enjoy
movies, music, and books from around the world. It's like having a passport to different cultures (121) _ leaving home.
(122) _, we should remember that not everyone has access to English education. It's essential to make learning English
available to everyone, regardless of their background. In (123)______, English is more than just a language. It's a
bridge that connects us, a key that unlocks opportunities, and a window to the world. Let's embrace its power while
ensuring that everyone can share in its benefits.
118. A. worldwide
B. international C. society D. multicultural
119. A. meet B. to meet C. meeting D. met
120. A. especially
B. occasionally
C. internationally D. eventually
121. A. in B. with C. on D. without
122. A. But B. However C. So D. Therefore
123. A. conclude
B. conclusively C. conclusive D. conclusion
C. It is known by everyone that nowadays English is the most common language in the world. For that reason, it
is extremely important for young people to improve their skills and to learn as much they can this important language.
Speaking English allows you to travel wherever you want without any problems. If you are visiting a place far
away probably it might be useful for you to know a little bit of English. For example, if you get lost in a stranger
country you could ask somebody some information without any problems.
Furthermore, having a good knowledge of English could help you to find jobs. It could be important for you to
learn this language if you are interested in studying abroad as well. For instance, it's required a good knowledge of
English to attend American colleges. Trang 8
Knowing foreign languages helps you to make new friends and meet some interesting people on fascinating social networks.
124. English is nowadays the most important language in the world. ______
125. If you get lost, you can use English for help in a strange country. ______
126. A good knowledge of English can attend only American colleges. ______
127. Knowing foreign languages helps you to make new friends and meet some interesting people on fascinating social networks. ______
128. Topic of this text is:
A. The importance of learning English
B. Disadvantages of learning English C. English in future
D. Good knowledge of English
129. The word 'interact' in the last paragraph means:
A. Get closed to
B. Be familiar with
C. Communicate with D. Keep up with
Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.
130. A. bake
B. relate C. clay D. care
131. A. custom
B. husband
C. nuclear D. study
132. A. specific
B. official
C. society D. city
133. A. school B. childhood C. change D. sketch
134. A. breadwinner
B. meanwhile
C. weaker D. meal
135. A. essential
B. necessary C. sure D. skill
136. A. content
B. internet
C. article D. future
137. A. overseas
B. reach
C. teaching D. hearing
138. A. notebook B. good
C. choose D. looking
139. A. methods
B. books
C. actors D. jobs
Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group.
140. A. single B. nephew C. childhood D. divorce
141. A. marriage B. housewife C. support D. cottage
142. A. nuclear B. official C. relative D. extended
143. A. memory B. connection C. tradition D. extended
144. A. relationship B. eventually C. importance D. generation
145. A. across B. method C. belong D. career
146. A. foreign B. double C. worldwide D. figure
147. A. improving B. essential C. importance D. subtitle
148. A. overseas B. remember C. belonging D. example
149. A. international B. opportunity
C. conversation D. television
Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning.
150. He turned down the radio. He didn't want to disturb the neighbors.
→ He turned down ___________________________________________________________________________
151. He studies hard. He doesn't want to fail in the exam.
→ He studies hard ___________________________________________________________________________ Trang 9
152. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying the refrigerator.
→ Because _________________________________________________________________________________
153. Because he is often late for work, he is dismissed.
→ Because of _______________________________________________________________________________
154. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
→ Because _________________________________________________________________________________
155. I saw many buffaloes in my hometown but I can't see many of them now.
→ I used ___________________________________________________________________________________
156. Who took care of you when you were a toddler?
→ Who used ________________________________________________________________________________
157. You should reduce the volume at night.
→ You should turn ___________________________________________________________________________ Trang 10