Đề thi giữa HK1 Tiếng Anh 9 THCS Tam Hiệp (Hà Nội) | Năm học 2025 - 2026

Lớp 9
60 phút
40 câu hỏi

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:
A.
several
B.
regularly
C.
iron
D.
environment
Câu 2:
A.
laugh
B.
plough
C.
enough
D.
cough

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Câu 3:
A.
inform
B.
arrange
C.
finish
D.
delay
Câu 4:
A.
destruction
B.
enjoyment
C.
mechanic
D.
interview

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Câu 5:

When he _______, we _______ dinner.

A.
arrived/having
B.
arrived/were having
C.
was arriving/had
D.
had arrived/had
Câu 6:

Her personal trainer helps her to set up _______ meals and healthy habits.

A.
well-balanced
B.
well-organised
C.
well-designed
D.
well-structured
Câu 7:

They don’t know _______ to preserve the natural beauty of their region.

A.
what
B.
who 
C.
where
D.
how
Câu 8:

He seldom goes to the park, _______?

A.
doesn't he
B.
did he
C.
does he
D.
isn't he
Câu 9:

I live in a _______ street which is full of people and vehicles moving around all day.

A.
quiet
B.
bustling
C.
calm
D.
empty
Câu 10:

He never listens to _______ radio. He prefers watching _______ television.

A.
a/ a
B.
a/ the
C.
the/ ø
D.
ø/ the
Câu 11:

Neither his parents nor his teacher _______ satisfied with his result.

A.
are being
B.
were
C.
is
D.
are
Câu 12:

The city council is _______ a big project to improve its traffic light system.

A.
holding on
B.
watching out
C.
carrying out
D.
cutting down

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MID-TERM TESTS

The school administrators would like (13)________ 

- All students (14)________  present by 7:30, from Dec 26 up to Dec 29.

- (15)________  cheating during your tests.

- Bringing along mobile devices means (16)________  your tests.

Câu 13:
A.
announce
B.
to announcing
C.
announced
Câu 14:
A.
required
B.
have to be
C.
receive
Câu 15:
A.
Not
B.
No
C.
Hardly
Câu 16:
A.
to stop
B.
stop
C.
to stopping

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Câu 17:

Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

I live in a coastal town. It used to be a beautiful and liveable place. _______

a. Besides, the beaches are polluted and pickpockets happen frequently.

b. I think the local government should invest in better public amenities such as parks and sports facilities.

c. Now, it's a concrete jungle with big and ugly buildings.

A.
b-c-a
B.
c-b-a
C.
a-c-b
D.
c-a-b
Câu 18:

Choose the sentence that can end the text (in previous question) most appropriately.

A.
People are with a safe and clean atmosphere.
B.
The city will look more modern and attract more tourists.
C.
They should also clean up the beach and increase the security in the town.
D.
I also try to protect the environment in my town.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Helping Our Local Community

Many teenagers today want to help make their neighborhoods better places to live. Nam is one of them. Every weekend, he volunteers (19)________  the local youth center. He helps organize games for children and sometimes teaches them how to read. (20)________  people in his town know him because he is always friendly and willing to help others. Nam says he has learned many new skills from volunteering. He also takes part in clean-up days around the park. (21)________  these events, Nam feels proud that he can do something useful for his community. (22)________  he has a lot of homework, he still spends a few hours each week helping others. Nam believes that small (23)________  can make a big difference if everyone works together. Nam thinks that volunteering is not only helpful to others but also a great way to improve (24)________ .

Câu 19:
A.
on
B.
in
C.
at
D.
from
Câu 20:
A.
Much
B.
Many
C.
Little
D.
A little
Câu 21:
A.
Participate
B.
Participated
C.
Participation
D.
By joining
Câu 22:
A.
Because
B.
When
C.
Although
D.
If
Câu 23:
A.
actions
B.
stories
C.
lessons
D.
plans
Câu 24:
A.
himself
B.
themselves
C.
oneself
D.
ourselves

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

Câu 25:

Because of the bad weather, the plane couldn’t touch down.

A.
As the weather was not bad, the plane could touch down.
B.
Because the weather was bad, the plane couldn’t touch down.
C.
Since the weather is bad, the plane couldn’t touch down.
D.
The plane could touch down due to the bad weather.
Câu 26:

“Did you watch the football match on TV last night?” he asked me.

A.
He asked me if I had watched the football match on TV last night.
B.
He asked me if I watched the football match on TV the night before .
C.
He asked me if I had watched the football match on TV the night before.
D.
He asked me had I watched the football match on TV the night before?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.

Câu 27:

It / first / time / he / stay / up / late / study / exam.

A.
It is first time he stayed up late to study for the exam.
B.
It is the first time for him staying up late to study for the exam.
C.
It is the first time he stays up late to study for the exam.
D.
It is the first time he has stayed up late to study for the exam.
Câu 28:

The exercise / too / long / the students / do / ten minutes.

A.
The exercise was too long so that the students could not do it in ten minutes.
B.
The exercise was too long that the students had to do it in ten minutes.
C.
The exercise was too long for the students not to do in ten minutes.
D.
The exercise was too long for the students to do in ten minutes.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Câu 29:

What does the sign say?

A.
The elevator is working well and you can use it.
B.
The elevator is not working and you cannot use it.
C.
The elevator is being repaired and will work again soon.
D.
The elevator is for special use only and not for everyone.
Câu 30:

What does the notice say?

A.
It costs at least £50 to park here for two hours.
B.
There are no parking charges after 2.00 p.m.
C.
You have to pay a fine if you park here for three hours.
D.
If you park for an hour, you have to pay £54.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

HEALTHY LIVING FOR TEENS

Nowadays, many teenagers find it difficult to live a healthy lifestyle. With busy school schedules, online classes, and constant use of social media, young people often forget to take care of their bodies and minds. However, maintaining good health is not as hard as it seems if you build a few simple but effective habits.

Firstly, eating a nutritious and balanced diet is essential. Teenagers should include a variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and protein in their daily meals. These provide energy and help the body grow properly. Although fast food is convenient, it is high in fat and sugar, which may lead to health problems like obesity or diabetes if eaten too often.

Secondly, teenagers should make time for regular exercise. Physical activity not only strengthens the muscles and heart but also improves mood and reduces stress. Joining a sports club, going swimming, or even walking to school are good ways to stay active. Experts suggest at least thirty minutes of moderate exercise every day.

Finally, having enough rest and sleep is just as important as eating and exercising. Teenagers need around eight hours of sleep each night. Staying up late to watch movies or use the phone can cause tiredness, lack of concentration, and poor performance at school.

In short, healthy living requires self-discipline and good time management. By making small but consistent changes, teens can enjoy better health, higher energy levels, and a happier life.

Câu 31:
A.
To explain why teenagers prefer fast food.
B.
To describe several habits that help teenagers stay healthy.
C.
To compare healthy and unhealthy teenagers.
D.
To encourage students to study harder.
Câu 32:
A.
necessary
B.
important
C.
unnecessary
D.
basic
Câu 33:
A.
destroying
B.
keeping
C.
avoiding
D.
losing
Câu 34:
A.
It keeps them busy after school.
B.
It helps them reduce stress and stay strong.
C.
It prevents them from sleeping too much.
D.
It allows them to eat more fast food.
Câu 35:
A.
They will have more free time for exercise.
B.
They may feel tired and lose focus at school.
C.
They can improve their sleep quality.
D.
They will have better health and more energy.
Câu 36:
A.
Teenagers need to take responsibility for their own health.
B.
Parents should control what teenagers eat and do.
C.
A healthy lifestyle depends only on eating habits.
D.
Teenagers can’t live healthily without joining a gym.

Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The local newspaper carried out a survey with city dwellers about (37)________  Most participants in the survey talked about the city's traffic. First, they wanted stricter traffic laws to stop drivers from ignoring traffic lights and breaking speed limits. (38)________ . In addition, they hoped their city would improve its public transport system. (39)________ . There should be bus lines that reach almost all areas in the city, so it would be easy for people to get around. They said that good public transport could also save the city money. The local authority wouldn't need to construct new parking lots and widen roads to cater for the increasing number of private cars. Finally, the survey participants suggested the local authority build traffic apps. The apps could recommend to drivers (40)________ . The sooner the government started implementing these, the more convenient it would be to travel around the city.

Câu 37:
A.
how to make the city a more liveable place
B.
For example, buses should be clean and have air conditioners
C.
This would help reduce road accidents
D.
the best routes to avoid traffic congestion
Câu 38:
A.
how to make the city a more liveable place
B.
For example, buses should be clean and have air conditioners
C.
This would help reduce road accidents
D.
the best routes to avoid traffic congestion
Câu 39:
A.
how to make the city a more liveable place
B.
For example, buses should be clean and have air conditioners
C.
This would help reduce road accidents
D.
the best routes to avoid traffic congestion
Câu 40:
A.
how to make the city a more liveable place
B.
For example, buses should be clean and have air conditioners
C.
This would help reduce road accidents
D.
the best routes to avoid traffic congestion
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