QUESTION 1: Fill in each numbered blank with ONE word of your own: ( 2ms) Hi, I’m Gianni. I’m from (1) and I’m 26 years old. I’m studying (2) because I need it for my (3) I work in a (4) I learn English at school and university, too. I’ve forgotten a lot of it. I think my biggest problem with English is (5) People speak so quickly and I can’t (6) them. But I like English because I can to people from all over the (7) , and I can understand the words of my favorite (8) , too. QUESTION 2: Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others: (1m) 1. A. pagoda B. banyan C. gather D. relax 2. A. collection B. comment C. rest D. blanket 3. A. inspiration B. label C. occasion D. logical 4. A. divide B. impress C. official D. comprise QUESTION 3: Choose the correct words/ phrases to complete the sentences: (2.5ms) 1. A spends most of his life at sea. ( director / sailor / poet / designer ) 2. Liz a lot of photos of the village. ( filmed / took / copied / printed ) 3. Maryam wanted to Ha Noi because Ha Noi people were very friendly. ( to come back / come back / came back / coming back ) 4. Mary went to my party in a and a ( shirt- blouse / shirt-jeans / short- shirt / none is ok ) 5. The consists of a long silk tunic that is slit on the sides and worn over loose pants. ( kimono / dress / ao dai / sari ) 6. When I was at school, I every night. ( used to study / studied / study / used to study and studied are correct ) 7. They haven’t kept in touch with each other ( for 2 years / since 2 years / 2 years ago / over 2 years ) 8. He arrived Thailand Saturday evening. ( in-on / in –X / in-at / at-on ) 9. Lam worked hard, she passed the exam easily. ( because / so / so-that / but ) 10. Math and Literature are subjects for children in Viet Nam. ( adding / compulsory / optional / religious ) QUESTION 4: Read the following passage then do the exercises: (1.5ms) During World War I many women had jobs, and their clothes needed to be more practical. They began wearing shorter skirts and bared their legs. Soon they began wearing trousers. The lively, outrageous flapper style of the 1920s included lower waistlines, long necklaces and short hair. Men’s suits became looser and were worn with a long tie. During the 1960s women wore miniskirts, jeans and T – shirts became popular with both sexes. Women’s shoes appeared in many colors and styles, including sandals and platforms ( shoes with a thick sole and high heel). Since then, fashions have continued to change rapidly, and young people, especially, are quick to wear the latest styles. Answer the questions: 1. What was women’s fashion in 1920’s? ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2. What styles of shoes used to be fashionable for women in 1960’s? ………………………………………………………… 3. Do you like wearing jeans? Why ( not)? …………………………………………………………………………………… QUESTION 5: Write a letter of inquiry, using the set of words given. (3ms) I / your center’s advertisement / Today’s TV program. I / interested / learning English. I / more information / center. I / can speak / a little English / but / read slowly / write badly. I / want / improve /reading and writing. Could / send / details / course / fees / beginners? I / supply / record of English study / necessary. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO KHÁNH HOÀ ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2008 - 2009 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút ( không kể thời gian phát đề ) Phần TỰ LUẬN (thời gian làm bài 25 phút) Họ và tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………………lớp: 9 … QUESTION 1: Fill in each numbered blank with ONE word of your own: ( 2ms) 1/ ITALY 2/ ENGLISH 3/ JOB 4/ BANK 5/ LISTENING 6/ UNDERSTAND 7/ WORLD 8/ SONG QUESTION 2: Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others: (1m) 1. A. pagoda B. banyan C. gather D. relax 2. A. collection B. comment C. rest D. blanket 3. A. inspiration B. label C. occasion D. logical 4. A. divide B. impress C. official D. comprise QUESTION 3: Choose the correct words/ phrases to complete the sentences: (2.5ms) 1. A spends most of his life at sea. ( director / sailor / poet / designer ) 2. Liz a lot of photos of the village. ( filmed / took / copied / printed ) 3. Maryam wanted to Ha Noi because Ha Noi people were very friendly. ( to come back / come back / came back / coming back ) 4. Mary went to my party in a and a ( shirt- blouse / shirt-jeans / short- shirt / none is ok ) 5. The consists of a long silk tunic that is slit on the sides and worn over loose pants. ( kimono / dress / ao dai / sari ) 6. When I was at school, I every night. ( used to study / studied / study / used to study and studied are correct ) 7. They haven’t kept in touch with each other ( for 2 years / since 2 years / 2 years ago / over 2 years ) 8. He arrived Thailand Saturday evening. ( in-on / in –X / in-at / at-on ) 9. Lam worked hard, she passed the exam easily. ( because / so / so-that / but ) 10. Math and Literature are subjects for children in Viet Nam. ( adding / compulsory / optional / religious ) QUESTION 4: Read the following passage then do the exercises: (1.5ms) During World War I many women had jobs, and their clothes needed to be more practical. They began wearing shorter skirts and bared their legs. Soon they began wearing trousers. The lively, outrageous flapper style of the 1920s included lower waistlines, long necklaces and short hair. Men’s suits became looser and were worn with a long tie. During the 1960s women wore miniskirts, jeans and T – shirts became popular with both sexes. Women’s shoes appeared in many colors and styles, including sandals and platforms ( shoes with a thick sole and high heel). Since then, fashions have continued to change rapidly, and young people, especially, are quick to wear the latest styles. Answer the questions: 1. What was women’s fashion in 1920’s? ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2. What styles of shoes used to be fashionable for women in 1960’s? ………………………………………………………… 3. Do you like wearing jeans? Why ( not)? …………………………………………………………………………………… QUESTION 5: Write a letter of inquiry, using the set of words given. (3ms) I / your center’s advertisement / Today’s TV program. I / interested / learning English. I / more information / center. I / can speak / a little English / but / read slowly / write badly. I / want / improve /reading and writing. Could / send / details / course / fees / beginners? I / supply / record of English study / necessary. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… . English at school and university, too. I ve forgotten a lot of it. I think my biggest problem with English is (5) People speak so quickly and I can’t (6) them. But I like English because I can. QUESTION 1: Fill in each numbered blank with ONE word of your own: ( 2ms) Hi, I m Gianni. I m from (1) and I m 26 years old. I m studying (2) because I need it for my (3) I work in a (4) I learn. SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO KHÁNH HOÀ ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2008 - 20 09 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 9 Thơ i gian làm ba i: 45 phút ( không kể thơ i gian phát đề ) Phần