Đề thi học kì 1 Tiếng Anh 9 i Learn Smart World I. LISTENING
Listen to a talk on a radio show about the importance of English. Fill in
each gap with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.
1. English is the main language of computing and many other ________.
2. Understanding English allows students to ________ different resources for their studies.
3. It will be easy for people to have various ________ if they are good at English.
4. Good English skills can be an advantage to advance your ________.
5. Knowing English will make the travel to other countries more ________ and enjoyable. II. LANGUAGE
Select the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others. 6. A. space B. create C. nature D. program 7. A. health B. break C. steak D. great 8. A. sunblock B. cupcake C. surprise D. uncle
Select the word that has a stress pattern different from the others. 9. A. machine B. sensor C. system D. panel 10. A. bakery B. monument C. museum D. traveler
Choose the best options.
11. Lucy said that she ___________ the roller coaster the next day. A. tried B. will try C. would try D. try
12. The most valuable _________ in our house is the antique cupboard. A. furniture B. appliance C. equipment D. facility
13. Our family installed a _________ to make electricity for our house. A. voice assistant B. solar panel C. game console D. TV set
14. My uncle is working for a factory _________ makes indoor furniture. A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
15. Let's go to the __________. I want to see some famous statues there. A. hostel B. monument C. theatre D. restaurant
16. We are very excited about riding the _________ this weekend. A. bed and breakfast B. roller coaster C. convenience store D. historic site
17. My mom's pork _________ are my favorite breakfast food. A. bakery B. dumplings C. pastry D. sandwich
18. I asked the receptionist if __________ a bakery near the hotel. A. there is B. was there C. there was D. is there
19. Could you show me ________ to use the air conditioner? A. how B. what C. when D. where
20. The Taj Mahal's marble architecture never fails to __________ visitors. A. impressive B. impression C. impress D. impressed III. READING
Read the text about smart homes. Choose the best options.
A smart home is a house or living space that uses devices and technology to
automate and control many different aspects (21) _________ our daily life. For
example, we can monitor security, temperature, entertainment or any system in
our houses while we are at work or on vacation. Our home's devices (22)
_________ are connected to the internet allow us to do that. Then we can easily
control them remotely by using a smartphone, tablet or laptop. (23) _________,
these smart devices can learn from our behavior and make changes when
necessary. For instance, if we repeatedly enter the wrong password to unlock
the door, they will lock it. Smart homes certainly give us lots of comfort.
However, there are disadvantages of (24) _________ in a smart home. One of
the biggest concerns is security. Because the devices are always connected to
the internet, we risk losing control of the house to hackers who illegally gain
access to our house via the internet. The cost of the technology used in a smart
home is (25) _________ concern. It might take a large amount of money to
build a smart house, which is a real barrier to many people. 21. A. on B. at C. of D. with 22. A. that B. who C. whom D. whose 23. A. Sadly B. Unfortunately C. Interestingly D. Unhappily 24. A. live B. lived C. lives D. living 25. A. other B. another C. others D. the other
Read the travel guide. Fill in each gap with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text.
Are you preparing for an amazing international trip? Before you leave, you
should do a few things to ensure that your trip goes as planned. Passport and Visa
First, check the expiration date on your passport. If it's about to expire, make
sure to renew it before traveling. Additionally, if the country you plan to visit
requires a visa, apply for it as soon as possible.
Plan where to go and stay
Plan everything carefully before you leave. For example, decide on the places
you want to visit and stay. It's always important to learn about the local
transportation and customs of your destination to avoid trouble when you're there.
Health and Vaccinations
Visit your doctor or a travel clinic to check if you need to get any vaccinations
for your destination. Some countries may have certain health risks, so it's
important to be prepared. Take any necessary medications with you and pack a
small first aid kit for emergencies.
Communication and Technology
Consider getting an international SIM card for your mobile phone. This will
allow you to stay connected with your family and friends when a Wi-Fi
connection is not available. Also, remember to pack socket adapters for your electronic devices.
26. You should check the ___________ on your passport before you travel.
27. It is important to understand your destination's local ___________ and culture.
28. You should ensure to have the necessary ___________ for your trip by visiting a travel clinic.
29. Bring any necessary medications and (a) ___________ to prepare for emergencies.
30. You should buy an ___________ SIM card to stay connected with family and friends. IV. SPEAKING
Complete the conversation using the sentences in the box. Fill A, B, C, D or E. A. That's right!
B. Well, I don't know, but I love having a house that has smart solar panels.
C. They generate electricity that can make us less dependent on fossil fuels.
D. I also like having a house with enough space to grow vegetables.
E. Do you like the idea of living in a smart house, Jane?
Mia: (31) ___________
Jane: Yes, I do. I want to live in a house whose smart security system can keep everyone safe. How about you?
Mia: (32) ___________ Jane: Why?
Mia: (33) ___________
Jane: Exactly! Using solar power can also save you money on electricity bills.
Mia: (34) ___________
Jane: That's a good idea, and it's better for the environment too.
Mia: (35) ___________ V. WRITING
Put the words or phrases in the correct order to make complete sentences.
36. active. / is / great for / whose / are / people / This / children / smart home
=> ______________________________________________
37. whom / talked / to / apartment manager. / you / the / is / yesterday / The man
=> ______________________________________________
38. said / her / was / grandfather / baker. / Susan / a / that / famous
=> ______________________________________________
39. should / aunt / that / I / take / My / socket adapter / said / to / a / village. / the
=> ______________________________________________
40. I / asked / if / a / fanny pack / wore / when / often / running. / Josh / me
=> ______________________________________________
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Đáp án đề thi học kì 1 Tiếng Anh 9 i Learn Smart World I. LISTENING
Listen to a talk on a radio show about the importance of English. Fill in
each gap with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS. Bài nghe:
Good morning class. I'm glad to see you all here today. Today's topic is about
why we need to learn English. Firstly, English is the language of computing
and other fields such as tourism, business, international relations, and a lot
more. For that matter, learning English is necessary. Secondly, learning English
can help you access many different resources in English to seek new
information, especially updated research for your studies. As you know,
English is the main language of international business. By learning English,
you can possibly have a lot of different job opportunities because the need for
employees with good English is always high. And if you already have a job,
good English skills would be an advantage for you to advance your career.
Another reason that you should learn English is that English is spoken in every
corner of the world and knowing English can make your overseas travel more
convenient and enjoyable. The language can help you communicate with local
people in different destinations, understand signs and directions, and enjoy
other benefits. Now you can see how helpful English is. Tạm dịch:
Chào cả lớp. Tôi mừng vì được gặp các em ở đây hôm nay. Chủ đề hôm nay là
về tại sao chúng ta cần học tiếng Anh. Đầu tiên, tiếng Anh là ngôn ngữ của lập
trình và các lĩnh vực khác như du lịch, kinh doanh, quan hệ quốc tế và nhiều
ngành khác. Vì điều đó, mà việc học tiếng Anh là cần thiết. Thứ hai, học tiếng
Anh có thể giúp các em tiếp cận với nhiều nguồn khác nhau bằng tiếng Anh để
tìm kiếm thông tin mới, đặc biệt là những nghiên cứu mới nhất cho việc học
của các em. Như các em biết là, tiếng Anh là ngôn ngữ chính của kinh doanh
quốc tế. Bằng cách học tiếng Anh, các bạn có thể có nhiều cơ hội vì nhu cầu
nhân lực có tiếng Anh tốt luôn cao. Và nếu bạn đã có công việc rồi thì kĩ năng
tiếng Anh tốt sẽ là một lợi thế để nâng cao sự nghiệp của các em. Một lí do
khác các em nên học tiếng Anh là tiếng Anh được nói ở mọi ngóc ngách trên
thế giới và biết tiếng Anh sẽ giúp cho chuyến đi nước ngoài của các em tiện lợi
và thú vị hơn. Thứ ngôn ngữ có thể giúp các em giao tiếp với người bản địa ở
nhiều điểm đến khác nhau, hiểu các biển báo và chỉ dẫn và tận hưởng những lợi
ích khác. Bây giờ các em có thể thấy tiếng Anh giúp ích như thế nào. 3. job 1. fields 2. access 4. career 5. convenient opportunities II. LANGUAGE
Select the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others. 6. D 7. A 8. C
Select the word that has a stress pattern different from the others. 9. A 10. C
Choose the best options. 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. A 15. B 16. B 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. C III. READING
Read the text about smart homes. Choose the best options. 21. C 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B
Read the travel guide. Fill in each gap with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text. 26. expiration date 27. transportation 28. vaccinations 29. first aid kit 30. international IV. SPEAKING
Complete the conversation using the sentences in the box. Fill A, B, C, D or E. Câu 31 – 35: 31. E 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A V. WRITING
Put the words or phrases in the correct order to make complete sentences.
36. This smart home is great for people whose children are active.
37. The man whom you talked to yesterday is the apartment manager.
38. Susan said that her grandfather was a famous baker.
39. My aunt said that I should take a socket adapter to the village.
40. I asked Josh if he often wore a fanny pack when running.