Đề kiểm tra cuối học kì 1 môn Tiếng Anh 9 - Đề 4 - Trường THCS Đông Tây Hưng (Có đáp án)

 E9- TEST 4 (2/2023)
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently 
from that of the others in each group.
Question 1: A. consumer B. pesticide C. pollution D. electric
Question 2: A. village B. wander C. suggest D. publish
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the given 
one.
Question 3: I spoke slowly and clearly. I wanted the foreigner to understand me.
 A. The foreigner could understand me easily as I speak slowly and clearly.
 B. I spoke so slowly and clearly that I wanted the foreigner to understand me.
 C. I spoke not only slowly but also clearly and the foreigner understood me.
 D. I spoke slowly and clearly so that the foreigner could understand me.
Question 4: The soil is poisoned because farmers use too many pesticides and herbicides.
 A. The soil would be poisoned if farmers used too many pesticides and herbicides.
 B. If farmers used fewer pesticides and herbicides, the soil wouldn't be poisoned.
 C. If farmers used too many pesticides and herbicides, the soil will be poisoned.
 D. The soil won’t be poisoned if farmers use fewer pesticides and herbicides.
Question 5: They say that Vietnamese Pho came from France.
 A. It is said that Vietnamese Pho came from France.
 B. It is say that that Vietnamese Pho came from France.
 C. It was said that that Vietnamese Pho came from France.
 D. Vietnamese Pho was said to come from France.
Question 6: “What time did you come home last night, Mark?” said Tom.
 A. Tom asked Mark what time had he come home the previous night.
 B. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home the previous night.
 C. Tom asked Mark what time he came home last night.
 D. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home last night.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the part that is incorrect.
Question 7: In terms of GDP rankings, New York is a second wealthiest city in the world.
 A. wealthiest B. a second C. In terms D. rankings
Question 8: Martha Graham, that was one of the pioneers of modern dance, didn’t begin dancing 
until she was 21. A. that B. until C. dancing D. one of
Mark letter A, B, C, D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underline word.
Question 9: We should use natural resources economically.
 A. differently B. cheaply C. wastefully D. carefully
Question 10: Lack of sleep can have an enormous negative impact on a student’s grades.
 A. positive B. cognitive C. creative D. affective
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the 
sentences.
Question 11: Matt: “Would you mind lending me your bike? “ Elena: “ ______.”
 A. Yes, here it is B. Yes, let’s C. Good idea D. No, not at all
Question 12: Many people believe him________ he often tells a lie.
 A. although B. because of C. because D. in spite of
Question 13: When serving this dish, don’t forget to _______a little pepper on the food.
 A. sprinkle B. spread C. marinate D. puree
Question 14: Michael was extremely surprised _______ the grade he received.
 A. in B. about C. with D. at
Question 15: She warned us _______because it was wet. A. touch the wall B. to touch the wall
 C. don’t touch the wall D. not to touch the wall
Question 16: These parts of the national park _______ several times this year.
 A. repaired B. have been repaired C. was repaired D. has been repaired
Question 17: We have narrowed _______ the list to four candidates.
 A. up B. for C. in D. down
Question 18: Package tour isn’t my _______. I prefer independent travel.
 A. flesh and blood B. piece of cake C. hot potatoes D. cup of tea
Question 19: They would like to live in a country _______ there is a lot of sunshine.
 A. which B. when C. that D. where
Question 20: If you come to England, it will be a good _______ for you to improve your English.
 A. advantage B. opportunity C. experience D. possible
Question 21: He is one of the most famous _______ in the world.
 A. environment B. environmentally C. environmentalists D. environment
Question 22: Nga: I’ve won an essay contest. Hai: _______
 A. Good! B. Congratulations! C. Oh poor! D. It’s interesting!
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced 
differently from that of the others in each group.
Question 23: A. staple B. marinate C. shallot D. grate
Question 24: A. surprised B. promised C. released D. increased
Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is BEST written from the words/ 
phrases given. Question 25: It / difficult / speak English/ than / French
 A. It is more difficult to speak English than to speaking French.
 B. It is more difficult speaking English than to speak French.
 C. It is more difficult to speak English than speak French.
 D. It is more difficult speaking English than speaking French.
Question 26: Mai/ live/ house/opposite/ my house.
 A. Mai lives in the house which is opposite my house.
 B. Mai lives in the house where is opposite my house.
 C. Mai lives in the house and which is opposite my house
 D. Mai lives in the house who is opposite my house.
Question 27: My brother/use/ride/bike/ school/ when/ secondary school.
 A. My brother use to ride his bike to school when he was in secondary school.
 B. My brother used to ride his bike to school when he is in secondary school.
 C. My brother uses to ride his bike to school when he is in secondary school.
 D. My brother used to ride his bike to school when he was in secondary school.
Question 28: I wish/can/go/camp/you/tomorrow
 A. I wish I can go camping with you tomorrow B. I wish I could go camping with you tomorrow.
 C. I wish I could go to camp with you tomorrow.
 D. I wish I could going camping with you tomorrow.
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that 
best completes each blank.
Puberty is the time when your body grows from a child's to an adult's. You will know that you are 
going through puberty by the way that your body changes. 
 If you are a boy, your shoulders will (29) _______ and your body will become (30) ______ 
muscular. These changes are caused by the (31) ________that your body begins producing in 
much larger amounts than before. 
 Puberty occurs over a number of years, and the age at which it starts and (32) _________varies 
widely. It generally begins somewhere between the ages of 7 and 13 for girls, and somewhere between the ages of 9 and 15 for boys, although it can be earlier or later for some range in age is 
normal.
 Sometimes, (33) _____________, people pass this normal age range for puberty without 
showing any signs of body changes. This is called delayed puberty.
Question 29: A widen B. increase C. expand D. spread
Question 30: A. few B. than C. more D. less
Question 31: A. blood B. hair C. bacteria D. hormones
Question 32: A. left B. performs C. ends D. goes
Question 33: A. although B. however C. because D. furthermore
Mark letter A, B, C, D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underline word.
Question 34: The dog is starving. It hasn’t got anything to eat for nearly a week.
 A. extremely thirsty B. rather full C. very hungry D. quite happy
Question 35: Electric cars are better for the environment. In addition, they can save money on 
petrol. A. Furthermore B. For example C. In conclusion D. Nevertheless
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer 
to each of the questions that follow.
 You've probably heard the expression ‘Laughter is the best medicine'. Well, scientists and 
medical doctors now agree that laughter can help people deal with stress and anger. Research has 
also shown that people who feel happy and relaxed are healthier and have better relationships. 
Laughter Yoga is a series of exercises which teaches you to laugh for no reason. You don't need to 
have a sense of humour, or understand funny jokes. You just have to laugh. When you do Laughter 
Yoga in a group, you laugh and do yoga breathing, so that you increase the amount of oxygen in 
your body. Soon the laughter exercises turn into real laughter. After a Laughter Yoga class, you 
feel calm and relaxed, but also happy and full of energy. Laughter Yoga was developed by a 
medical doctor from India, Dr Madan Kataria. He started the first Laughter Yoga classes in a park 
in Mumbai in 1995 with just five people, and now there are over six thousand laughter clubs in 
sixty different countries.
 Companies who have run Laughter Yoga workshops find that they have advantages for both 
employers and employees. People who are happy at work are more hard working and make more 
money for the company. Also, people who can laugh together communicate more successfully. In 
general, people do better at work when they feel happy and relaxed.
Question 36: According to research, what does “Laughter is the best medicine” mean?
 A. People will feel angry without Laughter Yoga. B. Laughter makes people look younger.
 C. Laughter can improve people’s health. D. People who don't laugh cannot build relationships.
Question 37: Which is the main content of the text?
 A. To confirm that laughter is the best medicine B. To advise people not to laugh too much
 C. To introduce Laughter Yoga and its benefits D. To investigate the feeling of people
Question 38: Today, Laughter Yoga ______.
 A. has become a favourite pastime of many company directors. B. is still popular only in India.
 C. is popular only among young people. D. has spread to different countries all over the world.
Question 39: What do people do in the Laughter Yoga class?
 A. Tell funny jokes and laugh. B. Join outdoor activities for charity
 C. Do exercise for strictly medical purposeD. Laugh and do yoga breathing.
Question 40: The advantage for the company when their employees do Laughter Yoga is 
that_______.
 A. The employees are more hard-working and productive. B. all people can laugh together.
 C. laughter Yoga workshops only have advantages for employers.
 D. The employees earn more money from the company.