Bộ đề ôn tập học kỳ II môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 9

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TRIAL TEST 1 
 I. USE OF ENGLISH : Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2,5pts) 
1. Who are you inviting ..................... for dinner? 1. .. 
A. up B. at C. over D. after 
2. This man, ..................... house is very big and beautiful, has a lot of children. 2. .. 
A. whose B. that C. who D. which 
3. It’s very ..................... for Vietnamese people to get best wishes on Lunar New Year Day. 3. .. 
A. famous B. important C. funny D. comfortable 
4. A/An ..................... is a sudden violent movement of the earth’s surface. 4. .. 
A. tidal wave B. typhoon C. earthquake D. tornado 
5. Namis wearing glasses ..................... his eyes aren’tvery weak. 5. .. 
A. therefore B. so C. because of D. although 
6. ..................... take a bus to school or work? 6. .. 
A. What about B. Why not C. Why don’t D. Let’s 
7. The Israeli ..................... their freedom from slavery on Passover Day. 7. .. 
A. ocur B. celebrate C. hold D. organize 
8. Do the earhtquakes often ..................... in Japan? 8. .. 
A. occur B. happen C. take place D. all the above 
9. The storm reached the town so ..................... that we couldn’t do anything to prevent it. 9. .. 
A. abruptly B. abrupt C. absolute D. absolutely 
10. He has been ..................... as a group leader. 10. .. 
A. nominating B. nominated C. nomination D. nominate 
 II. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English : (0,5pt) 
1. The child whose showed us the way to a mosque is very smart. 
 A B C D 
1.  
2. I suggest that soccer should play in the stadium. 
 A B C D 
2.  
 III. Reading Comprehension : (2,5pts) 
III.1. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False : (1pt) 
Tet is generally takes place from the first day of the first month of the Vietnamese calendar (around late January or 
early February) until at least the third day. Many Vietnamese prepare for Tet by cooking special holiday foods and 
cleaning the house. These foods include banh chung, banh day, dried young bamboo soup (canh mang), gioand 
sticky rice. Many customs are practiced during Tet, such as visiting a person’s house on the first day of the new 
year (xong dat), ancestor worship, wishing New Year’s greetings, giving lucky money to children and elderly 
people, and opening a shop. 
1. Tet occurs on the first day of the the first month of Vietnamese calendar. 1. 1. . 
2. Special foods at Tet are sticky rice cakes, dried young bamboo soup, giò. 2. 2. . 
3. Ancestor worship is one of the most important customs at Tet. 3. 3. . 
4. Lucky money is given to children and elderly people at Tet. 4. 4. . 
III.2. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer : (1,5pts) 
Most tornadoes take on the appearance of a narrow (1) .........., a few hundred yards (meters) across, with a small 
cloud of debris near the ground. Tornadoes may be obscured competely by rain or (2) ................ These tornadoes 
are especially dangerous, as even experienced meteorologists might not see them. Tornadoes can be present in 
many shapes and sizes. 
 Tsunamis are long-wavelength, long-period sea waves produced by the sudden or (3) ............ movement of large 
volumes of water. Tsunamis can also travel thousands of kilometers (4) ................... open ocean and wreak 
destruction on far shores hours after the earthquake that generated them. 
1. A. shape B. funnel C. circle D. square 1. .. 
2. A. sand B. water C. dust D. trash 2. .. 
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3. A. abrupt B. important C. fast D. slow 3. .. 
4. A. on B. in C. across D. along 4. .. 
5. What is the first paragraph mainly about? 5. .. 
A. the damage of tornadoes B. the decription of tornadoes 
C. the storm damage D. why tornadoes occur 
6. What can be inferred from the second paragraph? 6. .. 
A. Tsunamisoccur before earthquake. B. Tsunamis travel fast. 
C. Earthquakes cause tsunamis. D. Tsunamis occur round the sea 
 IV. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses : (1,5pts) 
1.It’s ................. for my classmates to prepare for their next month exam. (need) 1.  
2. My sister has been nominatedas one of the most effective................. in the town charity 
program. (act) 
2.  
3. ....................can forecast when a tsunami occurs. (science) 3.  
4. We suggest .................. deforestation. (prevention) 4.  
5. Pompei was completely destroyed in AD 79 by an .................. of Mount Vesuvius. (erupt) 5.  
6. What Mrs.Mi has done for Tet makes her very ......................... . (satisfy) 6.  
 V. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence : (2pts) 
1. It’s raining, but the children are still playing. 
The children .......................................................................................................................................................... 
2. Why don’t we put the garbage bins around the school yard? 
 I suggest we ...................................................................................................................................................... 
3. We are living in the white house at the end of the street. 
The house .............................................................................................................................................................. 
4. Getting a good result makes Nam very pleased. 
If Nam .................................................................................................................................................................... 
 VI. Rearrange the words to make complete sentences : (1pt) 
1. Lan / lessons / are / studying / on / animals / is / which . 
 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 
2. Tuan /even though/ homework / was / helped / she / Mrs. Thoa / tired / with/ his . 
 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 
TRIAL TEST 2 
I. USE OF ENGLISH : Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2,5pts) 
1. . if we use public transport instead of motorbike. 1.  
A. Won’t we B. Why not C. It would be better D. I think 
2. You can’t have both of these products. Take one the other. 2.  
A. and B. but C. so D. or 
3. She kindly provided us . lunch. 3.  
A. with B. for C. from D. by 
4. if we don’t find new kinds of energy, we will  the fossil fuels 4.  
A. turn up B. cut down C. bring along D. use up 
5. The problem  I talked with you yesterday is very important. 5.  
A. which B. that C. no word is needed D. A, B, C are correct 
6. There was a (an)  which reached 120 kilometers per hour last night. 6. .. 
A. earthquake B. cyclone C. tsunami D. tidal wave 
7. A funnel-shaped storm .. overland below a thunderstorm is called a tornado. 7. .. 
A. passes B. passed C. passing D. which is passed 
8.  Mai has a problem, she’ll never stay out late without calling me 8. .. 
A. If B. Unless C. Because D. Though 
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9. What should we do to .. deforestation? 9. .. 
A. persuade B. protect C. provide D. prevent 
10. A large number of people ..in 1995 when a huge earthquake struck the city. 10. .. 
A. had been killed B. was killed C. were killed D. killed 
 II. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English : (0,5pt) 
1. Let’s have a plumber to check the pipes and faucet in your bathroom immediately 
 A B C D 
1.  
2. If we go on wasting water, there will be a shortage of fresh water for a few decades 
 A B C D 
2.  
 III. Reading Comprehension : (2,5pts) 
III.1. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False : (1pt) 
 It is now feared that the number of dead people following yesterday’s earthquake could be as high as 3000. 
Many of victims died when their homes collapsed. The government has sent rescue workers to search the 
survivors who may still be trapped under the fallen walls, although there is no hope that anyone is still alive now. 
1. The report is about a disaster. 1. . 
2. Many people died because their homes collapsed. 2. . 
3. Rescue workers made sure there wouldn’t any survivor. 3. . 
4. The number of dead people was 3000. 4. . 
III.2. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer : (1,5pts) 
The air that we breathe is heavily __1___ with toxic gases, chemicals and dust. These consist of the discharge 
from industrial factories and motor vehicles. The emission of carbon monoxide from exhaust fumes is a __2__ 
cause for concern too. Outdoor burning of trash and forest fires have also contributed to air pollution. They cause 
the smarting of the eyes, coughing and __3___ problems. ___4__ to the burning of fossil fuels, the level of carbon 
monoxide in the air is more than desirable. Too high a level of carbon dioxide will cause the Earth's temperature to 
rise. 
1. A. pollution B. polluting C. polluted D. pollute 1. .. 
2. A. minor B. major C. number D. great 2. .. 
3. A. respiratory B. nervous C. poisonous D. fever 3. .. 
4. A. Even B. As C. Since D. Owing 4. .. 
5.Chemicals are ________ 5. .. 
A. affecting our health. B. in the air. 
C. from a lot of vehicles. D. All are right 
6. Carbon dioxide can be __________ 6. .. 
A. concerned about the danger. B. the gases rising temperature of the Earth. 
C. the exhaust fumes. D. the effect of rising the Earth’s temperature. 
IV. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses : (1,5pts) 
1. People who catch fish by electricity or dynamite must be  fined (heavy) 1.  
2. These innovations  the earth's resources. (conservationist) 2.  
3. Our .. have not warned our fishermen about the Changchun typhoon. (science) 3.  
4. 12 Years a Slave got the . for the Oscar. (nominate) 4.  
5. We are worried when our work is . (effect) 5.  
6. There are some . erupting in Philippines. (volcano) 6.  
 V. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence : (2pts) 
1. I think it would be a good idea to take a train. 
 I suggest .............................................................................................................................................................. 
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2. In spite of trying her best, she couldn’t finish her work on time. 
 Although ............................................................................................................................................................ 
3. The weather was lovely, so we spent a whole day in the garden. 
 Because of ........................................................................................................................................................... 
4. Mike lived in a wooden old house. 
 The house ............................................................................................................................................................ 
 VI. Rearrange the words to make complete sentences : (1pt) 
1. of/ surroundings/ it /man/ wastes/ that/ is / actually/ the / with / kinds/ is/ many/ destroying 
 ............................................................................................................................................................................ 
2. in/ city / a/ the /of / is / big / of/ industry/ is / the / northwest/ which/ England/ center 
 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 
TRIAL TEST 3 
I. USE OF ENGLISH : Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2,5pts) 
1. Typhoon Soudelor, which _____ through the Philippines, was the strongest storm in 2015. 1. . 
A. hit B. struck C. swept D. entered 
2. It's difficult to ______accurate predictions about the effects on the environment. 2. . 
A. give B. have C. get D. make 
3. I tried to _______ them from going, but they wouldn’t take any notice. 3. . 
A. warn B. refuse C. advise D. prevent 
4. We have bought extra good _____________ our friends stay to dinner. 4. . 
A. in case B. if C. as long as D. when 
5. He refused to give up work, __________ he’d won a million pounds. 5. . 
A. despite B. even though C. however D. but 
6. A: “Well done on giving the lecture, Paul.”_ B: “________________” 6. . 
A. Thanks but it wasn’t all 
my work. 
B. Thanks but it was all 
my work 
C. Really? Why? D. Thanks, but it was 
nothing 
7. Why don’t we help the poor _________ houses collapsed in the earthquake? 7. . 
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom 
8. That seaside resort is always full _________trash. 8. . 
A. up B. with C. of D. in 
9. They organized a party in ________of the year's successes. 9. . 
A. enhancement B. memory C. compliment D. celebration 
10. If you see a conservationist, he will _______you to take part in the activity. 10.  
A. suggest B. advise C. warn D. consider 
 II. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English : (0,5pt) 
1. His mother is thinking that he should stop smoking. 
 A B C D 
1.  
2. Children will have a special day to express their feelings, memories, and love of parents. 
 A B C D 
2.  
 III. Reading Comprehension : (2,5pts) 
III.1. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False : (1pt) 
Many countries around the world celebrate Earth Day. It is a day that is meant to raise awareness and 
appreciation about the Earth's natural environment. 
The first Earth Day was held in the USA. It was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an 
environmental teach-in - a sort of general educational forum or seminar. That was on April 22, 1970. While this 
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first Earth Day was focused on the United States, an organization launched by Denis Hayes, who was the 
original national coordinator in 1970, took it international in 1990 and organized events in 141 nations. 
Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and is celebrated in more than 175 countries 
every year. Numerous communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on environmental 
issues. In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22 International Mother Earth Day. 
1. The first Earth Day was celebrated around the world. 1. . 
2. The celebration became international thanks to Senator Gaylord Nelson. 2. . 
3. A few countries celebrate the Day. 3. 
4. The day is now coordinated by The earth Day Network at the international level. 4. .. 
III.2. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer : (1,5pts) 
We use the energy (1) ________ fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) to make electricity. We use electricity 
in many different ways. We light and heat our homes, schools and businesses using electricity, and (2)________ 
computers, refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners. Our cars and planes run on gasoline, 
(3)________ comes from oil. As of the year 2013, most of the energy we use comes from fossil fuels. 
However, fossil fuels (4)_______ as non-renewable sources of energy. They cannot be used over and over 
again. This means that one day they will run out! 
1. A. of B. in C. with D. at 1. .. 
2. A. to have run B. run C. running D. to run 2. .. 
3. A. that B. who C. which D. what 3. .. 
4. A. are known B. know C. is known D. knows 4. .. 
5. Which types of energy sources should humans rely on in the future? 5. .. 
A. non-renewable energy sources B. fossil fuels 
C. renewable energy sources D. chemical energy sources 
6. What does the word “non-renewable” mean? 6. .. 
A. coming from water B. wasteful 
C. going to run out D. easily generated 
 IV. Supply the correct form of Words in parentheses : (1,5pts) 
1. A _____eruption is a unique but terrible sight which we have never seen in our lifetime. 
(volcano) 
1.  
2. ________________on your 50th wedding anniversary. ( congratulate) 2.  
3. Use this ____________ to get rid of the flies and mosquitoes.( pest) 3.  
4. The engine was _________because it used a lot of fuel when finishing. ( efficiency) 4.  
5. The question has not been ____________answered. ( satisfy) 5.  
6. I am completely __________and feeling terrific. ( energy) 6.  
V. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence : (2pts) 
1. That student can’t graduate from school if he doesn’t pass the final exams. 
 Unless................................................................................................................................................................... . 
2. She lives close to her office; however, she is always late for work. 
In spite .................................................................................................................................................................... 
3. The slave had to fight with a huge lion. 
 The lion. ................................................................................................................................................................ 
4.She educated her children in exactly the same way. 
 She brought her children up / them up in exactly the same way. ........................................................................... 
 VI. Rearrange the words to make complete sentences : (1pt) 
1./ are / we enjoy / which / than if / belong to us/ much more / they / borrowed / reading books 
 .............................................................................................................................................................................. . 
2. /a /struck /number/ large / were / when/ fishermen/ the / storm / killed/of / the city/. 
 .............................................................................................................................................................................. . 
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TRIAL TEST 4 
I. USE OF ENGLISH : Write A,B,C, or D which best completes the sentences : (2,5pts) 
1. If the pollution , what will happen? 1. .. 
A. continues B. continue C. to continue D. will continue 
2. She couldn’t go to school . her sickness. 2. .. 
A. because B. since C. as D. because of 
3. Would you like a cup of tea? 3. .. 
A. Oh, yes, please. Thank you. B. No, it’s all right. C. Yes, I do. D. No, I don’t. 
4. I wasn’t paying close attention .. what you said. 4. .. 
A. in B. on C. at D. to 
5. The men and the cattle .. work in the fields bring us food every day. 5. .. 
A. that B. which C. who D. whose 
6.  may cause floods. 6. .. 
A. Volcano B. Tornado C. Dynamite D. Deforestation 
7. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated .. 7. .. 
A. nationwide B. national C. nationally D. nationality 
8. We are looking forward . my friends. 8. .. 
A. to see B. to seeing C. see D. seeing 
9. Hurricane Andrew swept through southern Florida  August 1992. 9. .. 
A. on B. at C. in D. for 
10. There is a .. faucet in your kitchen. 10. .. 
A. drip B. dripped C. driping D. dripping 
 II. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English : (0,5pt) 
1. If we know English, we could go to any countries we like. 
 A B C D 
1.  
2. Viet Nam, where is in South-east Asia, exports rice 2.  
 A B C D 
 III. Reading Comprehension : (2,5pts) 
III.1. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False : (1pt) 
Tokyo, which is the capital city of Japan, is one of the three largest cities in the world. Tokyo is a busy place. It is a center of 
business and education. It is also a center for religion, has places of worship for many people of many different faiths. In 
addition, Tokyo University, the beautiful grounds of the Imperial Palace, the famous Imperial Hotel, buil