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SỞ GIÁO DUC& ĐÀO TẠO Độc lập - Tự do - Hạnh phúc
ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2011- 2012
Môn : TIẾNG ANH - Lớp 9
(Phát chung một lần)
Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút
( gồm 04 trang )

TRẮC NGHIỆM KHÁCH QUAN ( 5.5 pts ) (I, II, III)

PART I/. LISTENING COMPREHENSION : ( 2 pts )
Listen to the passage two times, then choose the best option ( A, B, C, or D) to
complete each sentence: ( 1 – 4 ) ( 1.0 pt )
1. Where is Ba’s village?
A. 60 kilometers from Ha Noi B. near the foot of a hill
C. by the sea D. to the south of Ha Noi
2. The journey to the village is very …………. .
A. boring B. disappointing C. exciting D. interesting
3. How long did it take them to get to the village? How did they go?
A. 3 hours by bike B. 2 hours by bus
C. 1 hour by car D. 3 hours by boat
4. On the trip, walking up the mountain, what did they visit?
A. the big old banyan tree B. a snack bar
C. Ba’s uncle D. the shrine of a hero

Listen to the announcement two times, then fill in the blanks with the missing
words: Questions from 5 to 8 ( 1.0 pt )
Attention please. Here is a special announcement. A little girl is reported ……
(5)…… . She was last seen 20 minutes ago near the main entrance to the Car Fair. Her
name’s Mary and she is ……(6)…… years old. She has ……(7)…… dark hair. She’s
wearing shorts – blue shorts and a long-sleeved white blouse. She’s wearing a pair of

shoes – brown shoes. She may be carrying a large ……(8)…… .
If you see Mary, please bring her to the Information Desk. Her father’s waiting
for her there. Thank you.
PART II/. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY: ( 1.5 pt )
Choose the best option ( A, B, C, or D ) to complete each sentence: ( 9 – 14 )
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Đề chính thức
( gốc )
9. Islam is Malaysia’s official religion. Besides, there are other religions such as
………. and Hinduism.
A. Buddha B. Buddhist C. Buddhism D. Buddhistic
10. I ……… her since 2003.
A. don’t see B. didn’t see C. am not seeing D. haven’t seen
11. ………………. . , so she didn’t have time for breakfast.
A. Hoa worked hard B. It was hot
C. Na woke up late D. The new camera didn’t work
12. If you want to lose weight, you ………………. exercise.
A. should do B. would do C. ought do D. shall do
13. She ……… me if I liked pop music.
A. asked B. said C. told D. wondered
14. Do you enjoy ………?
A. fish B. fishing C. to fish D. to be fished
PART III/. READING COMPREHENSION: (2 pts)
Pick out ONE best option ( A, B, C, or D ) to fill in each of the numbered blanks,
completing the meaning of the passage: ( 15 – 18 ) ( 1.0 pt )
Now fashion designers want …….(15).…… the traditional ao dai. Some have printed
lines of poetry on the ao dai, …….(16).…… they look modern and very fashionable.
…….(17).…… designers have taken inspiration from Vietnam’s ethnic minorities.
They have visited villages and studied traditional designs and symbols such as suns,

stars, crosses, and stripes. They have …….(18).…… these patterns to the ao dai, so
Vietnamese women can continue to wear the unique dress, which is now both
traditional and fashionable.
15. A. to change B. destroying C. to separate D. wearing
16. A. because B. in order to C. so D. unless
17. A. Different B. Other C. Same D. Unlike
18. A. added B. developed C. grown D. increased
Read the passage then pick out ONE best option ( A, B, C, or D ) to answer each
question: ( 19– 22 ) ( 1.0 pt )
The media
Long time ago, before newspapers were invented, town criers would go through city
streets ringing a bell. They shouted the latest news as they were walking.
In Vietnam people love reading newspapers and magazines. The Kien Thuc Ngay Nay
is one of the most popular magazines and is widely read by both teenagers and adults.
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Thanks to television people can get the latest information and enjoy interesting
programs in an inexpensive and convenient way. Nowadays, viewers can watch a
variety of local and international programs on different channels.
The next stage in the development of television is interactive TV. Viewers are able to
ask questions about the show by using their remote controls.
19. Long time ago, town criers made known the latest news by …………… .
A. inventing newspapers B. shouting it while walking and ringing a bell
C. just going through the city streets D. walking and selling newspapers with a bell
20. In Vietnam, we can take the Kien Thuc Ngay Nay as ……………… .
A. an example of the people’s love of reading
B. a popular newspaper C. a magazine for teenagers only
D. a popular magazine for adults only
21. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE ?
A. Television provides interesting programs.

B. Because of television people get the information very late.
C. The products of television is cheap and convenient.
D. Viewers can enjoy various programs both local and foreign on different channels.
22. In the future, television will ………
A. be the same ` B. get inactive
C. use questions instead of remote controls D. be more improved
T Ự LUẬN ( 2.5 pts ) (IV, V)

PART IV. GRAMMAR ( 1.0 pts)
Question 6: Complete each of the sentences so that it has exactly the same meaning
as the original one. Begin with the words given.
1. I’m sorry that I don’t know many friends.
I wish that .……………… …………. .
2. They made jean cloth from cotton 2 centuries ago.
Jean cloth ……………………………… …… .
3. “ I’m happy to see you, Mrs Thu,” said Aunt Xuan.
Aunt Xuan said …………………………….…… .
4. Baird produced the first TV picture in 1926, didn’t he?
The first TV picture was produced ….…………… …, … ……?
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PART V. WRITING ( 1.5 pt )
Question 7: Imagine you are visiting your relatives or friends in another part of
Vietnam or in a different country. Write a letter to your family. Follow the outline.
Outline suggested
First paragraph: - say when you arrived and who met you at the bus / train
station / airport
Second paragraph: Talk about:
- what you’ve done
- places you’ve visited

- people you’ve met
- food you’ve tried
- things you’ve bought
Third paragraph: - tell how you feel (happy / disappointed)
- say what interests you most (people / places / activities
…)
- mention when you return home
The end
UBND TỈNH TIỀN GIANG CỘNG HÒA XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM
SỞ GIÁO DUC& ĐÀO TẠO Độc lập - Tự do - Hạnh phúc
HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2010- 2011
Môn : TIẾNG ANH - Lớp 9
Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút
( gồm 04 trang )

TRẮC NGHIỆM KHÁCH QUAN ( 5.5 pts ) (I, II, III)

PART I/. LISTENING COMPREHENSION : ( 2 pts )
Listen to the passage two times, then choose the best option ( A, B, C, or D) to
complete each sentence: ( 1 – 4 ) ( 1.0 pt ) (0.25×4=1.0 pt)
1. Where is Ba’s village?
A. 60 kilometers from Ha Noi B. near the foot of a hill
C. by the sea D. to the south of Ha Noi
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2. The journey to the village is very …………. .
A. boring B. disappointing C. exciting D. interesting
3. How long did it take them to get to the village? How did they go?
A. 3 hours by bike B. 2 hours by bus
C. 1 hour by car D. 3 hours by boat

4. On the trip, walking up the mountain, what did they visit?
A. the big old banyan tree B. a snack bar
C. Ba’s uncle D. the shrine of a hero

Listen to the announcement two times, then fill in the blanks with the missing
words: Questions from 5 to 8 ( 1.0 pt ) (0.25×4=1.0 pt)
……(5)…… MISSING
……(6)…… 3
……(7)…… SHORT
……(8)…… DOLL.

PART II/. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY: ( 1.5 pt )(0.25×6=1.5 pt)
Choose the best option ( A, B, C, or D ) to complete each sentence: ( 9 – 14 )
9. Islam is Malaysia’s official religion. Besides, there are other religions such as
………. and Hinduism.
A. Buddha B. Buddhist C. Buddhism D. Buddhistic
10. I ……… her since 2003.
A. don’t see B. didn’t see C. am not seeing D. haven’t seen
11. ………………. . , so she didn’t have time for breakfast.
A. Hoa worked hard B. It was hot
C. Na woke up late D. The new camera didn’t work
12. If you want to lose weight, you ………………. exercise.
A. should do B. would do C. ought do D. shall do
13. She ……… me if I liked pop music.
A. asked B. said C. told D. wondered
14. Do you enjoy ………?
A. fish B. fishing C. to fish D. to be fished
PART III/. READING COMPREHENSION: (2 pts)
Pick out ONE best option ( A, B, C, or D ) to fill in each of the numbered blanks,
completing the meaning of the passage: ( 15 – 18 ) ( 1.0 pt )

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(0.25×4=1.0 pt)
…….(15).…… to change
…….(16).…… so
…….(17).…… Other
…….(18).…… added
15. A. to change B. destroying C. to separate D. wearing
16. A. because B. in order to C. so D. unless
17. A. Different B. Other C. Same D. Unlike
18. A. added B. developed C. grown D. increased
Read the passage then pick out ONE best option ( A, B, C, or D ) to answer each
question: ( 19– 22 ) ( 1.0 pt ) (0.25×4=1.0 pt)
19. Long time ago, town criers made known the latest news by …………… .
A. inventing newspapers B. shouting it while walking and ringing a bell
C. just going through the city streets D. walking and selling newspapers with a bell
20. In Vietnam, we can take the Kien Thuc Ngay Nay as ……………… .
A. an example of the people’s love of reading
B. a popular newspaper C. a magazine for teenagers only
D. a popular magazine for adults only
21. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE ?
A. Television provides interesting programs.
B. Because of television people get the information very late.
C. The products of television is cheap and convenient.
D. Viewers can enjoy various programs both local and foreign on different channels.
22. In the future, television will ………
A. be the same ` B. get inactive
C. use questions instead of remote controls D. be more improved
T Ự LUẬN ( 2.5 pts ) (IV, V)


PART IV. GRAMMAR ( 1.0 pts) (0.25×4=1.0 pt)
Question 6: Complete each of the sentences so that it has exactly the same meaning
as the original one. Begin with the words given.
1. I’m sorry that I don’t know many friends.
I wish that I KNEW MANY FRIENDS.
2. They made jean cloth from cotton 2 centuries ago.
Jean cloth WAS MADE FROM COTTON 2 CENTURIES AGO.
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3. “ I’m happy to see you, Mrs Thu,” said Aunt Xuan.
Aunt Xuan said (THAT) SHE WAS HAPPY TO SEE MRS. THU.
Aunt Xuan said TO MRS THU (THAT) SHE WAS HAPPY TO SEE
HER.
4. Baird produced the first TV picture in 1926, didn’t he?
The first TV picture was produced BY BAIRD IN 1926 / IN 1926 BY
BAIRD, WASN’T IT ?
PART V. WRITING ( 1.5 pt ) Tổng cộng : (=1.5 pt)
Question 7: Imagine you are visiting your relatives or friends in another part of
Vietnam or in a different country. Write a letter to your family. Follow the outline.
Outline suggested
First paragraph: - say when you arrived and who met you at the bus / train
station / airport
Second paragraph: Talk about:
- what you’ve done
- places you’ve visited
- people you’ve met
- food you’ve tried
- things you’ve bought
Third paragraph: - tell how you feel (happy / disappointed)
- say what interests you most (people / places / activities

…)
- mention when you return home

+ Kỹ thuật

: (0,5 điểm)
Thí sinh viết được một cách hoàn chỉnh, đúng và đủ bố cục theo mẫu của một
letter: Phải đảm bảo đủ các thành phần qui định cho một lá thư ( address, date of
writing, greeting, body, pre-closing, closing, signature, (postscript) ) (0.25 đ).
Dùng từ chính xác, phong phú , viết đúng ngữ pháp, đa dạng về từ vựng và cấu
trúc; câu văn mạch lạc, có từ hoặc câu liên kết giữa các câu văn (0.25 đ).
+ Ý tưởng: ( 1,00 điểm )
Đáp ứng đầy đủ các ý đã nêu trong phần nội dung đề nghị. Diễn đạt trôi chảy, mạch
lạc, hợp lý. Thông tin, mô tả làm nổi bật được nơi mình đến theo kiểu của một lá
thư kể lại. ( căn cứ ý tưởng gợi ý trong Outline suggested của đề )
Lưu ý

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- Tùy theo khả năng viết của học sinh, giám khảo có thể quyết định điểm trong
giới hạn.
( Có thể theo mẫu của Sách hướng dẫn/Sách giáo viên (SGV-trang 19), hoặc
theo phong cách riêng nhưng phải hợp lý không quá xa rời chuẩn.)
- Nếu viết sai chủ đề hoặc không đúng loại hình văn xuôi ( dạng làm thơ, đối
thoại, …) : không cho điểm
- Tổng điểm toàn bài: 8.0 điểm ( chưa tính phần kỹ năng nói 2.0 đ )
- Chấm sát đáp án biểu điểm.
The end


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