PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF PHU QUY DISTRICT
TAM THANH SECONDARY SCHOOL
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CLASS: …………
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THE FIRST SEMESTER MIDLLE TEST
SCHOOL YEAR: 2024 – 2025
SUBJECT: ENGLISH 9-1
TIME: 60 MINUTES
(Not including the handout-time)

A. Listening (2ms)
Questions 1-4: You will hear four people talking about why they are learning English.
Match each speaker, 1 to 4, with one of the reasons. (1m)
Column A
Column B
Answers
1. Speaker 1 A. As she wants to study abroad.
1. ……….
2. Speaker 2 B. Since some of her family members are American.
2. ……….
3. Speaker 3 C. Because she wants to travel abroad.
3. ……….
4. Speaker 4 D. Since she loves American music.
4. ……….
Questions 5-8: You will hear a person talking about international English. Complete the
summary. Write ONE WORD in each space. (1m)
Most common English words around the world
Computer, internet, email, and (5) ___________
Café, coffee, and (6) ___________
Business, hotel, and (7) ___________
T-shirt and (8) ______________
B. Language focus (3ms)
Questions 9-10: Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions. (0.5ms)
9. A. worldwide
B. international
C. subtitle
D. find
10. A. check
B. website
C. essential
D. television
Questions 11-12: Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of
the others. (0.5ms)
11. A. content
B. foreign
C. figure
D. worldwide
12. A. essential
B. importance
C. subtitle
D. remember
Questions 13-20: Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following
questions. (2ms)
13. Nam: This is a picture of my family cottage when I was five years old.
Hoa: …………
A. What about yours?
B. And you?
C. Why do you think so?
D. That looks awesome.
14. She wants to stay …………all her life although her parents have always wanted her to get
married soon.
A. single
B. divorce
C. breadwinner
D. housewife
15. When they were younger, they used to ………… some cakes every evening.
A. bake
B. baked
C. baking
D. to bake
16. Back then, men …………make all decisions for the families.
A. use to
B. made
C. would
D. most
17. Learning some practical skills will be useful for your future ………….
A. content
B. marriage
C. career
D. family
18. I am going to study abroad because of it will help me get a better job.
A. am
B. study
C. because of
D. better
19. My father used to work at a…………that made clay pots.
A. tuk-tuk
B. pottery place
C. markets
D. stalls

20. Nam's sister watches English movies ………… her listening skills.
A. to improve
B. improving
C. improve
D. improves
C. Reading (2.5ms)
Questions 21-25: Read the passage about English and choose the best answer. (1.25ms)
English has become a (21) __________ language, spoken by millions of people around the
world. It is the (22) __________ language of international business, science, and technology.
Many countries teach English in (23) __________, and it is often used as a second language.
The rise of the (24) __________ has further solidified English's status, as a large portion of
online content is in English. Additionally, English (25) __________ , music, and literature have
a significant influence on global culture. Understanding English opens doors to better
communication and opportunities in various fields.
21. A. national
B. global
C. local
D. social
22. A. first
B. secondary
C. primary
D. third
23. A. libraries
B. businesses
C. schools
D. markets
24. A. media
B. internet
C. television
D. newspaper
25. A. films
B. sports
C. foods
D. clothes
Questions 26-30: Read the text about Changes in family roles and choose the best answer.
(1.25ms)
In the past, the roles of men and women in a family were different from they are now. Men
would be the breadwinners, working outside the home to support their families, while women
would be housewives. For example, in the 1950s, men worked full-time in manufacturing or
other businesses to support their families. Women, on the other hand, devoted their time to
domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning, and child-rearing. People at the time assumed that a
housewife was in charge of various household chores. However, family responsibilities have
changed over time. Both men and women can now choose their roles within their homes. For
example, the wife can be the breadwinner while the husband manages the household and cares
for the children, or both can work to earn a living.
It may be complicated to describe the change. However, it is apparent that modern women are
now actively involved in their homes as mothers, housewives, and even breadwinners.
26. According to the text, what was the main role of men in the past?
A. Taking care of the family
B. Earning money for the family
C. Cooking and cleaning
D. Raising children
27. In the 1950s, what did women mainly focus on?
A. Earning an income
B. Working in factories
C. Doing household chores
D. Doing part-time jobs
28. What does the word “their” in line 7 mean?
A. Families
B. Men and women
C. Children
D. Household chores
29. Which of these is a role a husband might take in modern families?
A. Only earning money
B. Both earning money and raising children
C. Cooking as a hobby
D. Managing a business
30. How are modern women involved in the family, as described in the text?
A. Only focused on child-rearing
B. As housewives and breadwinners
C. Limited to traditional roles
D. Not involved in earning income
D. Writing (2.5ms)
Questions 31 – 35: Put the words in the correct order to make correct sentences. (0.75ms)
31. new words / me remember / I note down /to help/.
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
32. on/ I always turn / useful, and / them / Subtitles are/.
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
33. a word you / look it / When you read / up in a dictionary /don't know, /.

-> ……………………………………………………………………………………………........
Questions 34– 36: Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use
the given word(s) if any. (0.75ms)
34. When I was a kid, I would go to school with my mom. (USED)
→ When I was ……………………………………………………………………………….......
35. You can find out the meaning of new words in a dictionary. (LOOK)
→ You can ……………………………………………………………………………………….
36. Because the weather was hot, I couldn't sleep well. (BECAUSE OF)
→ Because ……………………………………………………………………………………….
Question 37: Write about methods you use or think you should use to learn English.
Write about 80 to 100 words. (1m)
* Guidelines:
1. Include at least three different methods you use or plan to use.
2. Use clear language.
3. Organize your ideas into short paragraphs.
4. Use sequence words to organize your writing
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_THE END_

THE FIRST SEMESTER MIDDLE TEST
Test 2

KEYS AND SCORES
ENGLISH 9

Audio script for Question 1-4:
1. I had to learn English really, because two of my cousins are from the USA and they don't
speak my language at all. They visit us quite often, so I get good practice, too.
2. It's the language of tourism, isn't it? If you speak English, you can go abroad and do simple
things like getting a cab or a hotel room in most foreign countries. That's why I'm learning.
3. I don't love the language or anything like that, but the university which I want to go to only
has courses in English.
4. It started for me with English songs at my primary school. Then I went to a rock concert
where the main singer was a well-known guy from America. I love his songs and I wanted to
learn the lyrics so I could sing along.
Tapescript for Question 5-8:
English has many words which came from other languages, like art, café, dance, fruit, and
music. But a lot of English words are now used in languages around the world.
The first set of words is no surprise. English is the main language on the internet, so words like
computer, internet, email, and wifi are now used in many languages. Of course, the
pronunciation and spelling often change to fit the language. Don't be surprised to hear weefee
for wifi.
Many English words connected with food and drink are used in foreign languages, since
English is also the language of travel and tourism. The three most common are café – which
the English took from French a long time ago – coffee and bar.
Because of the use of English in business and travel, the word business appears in many
languages now, along with hotel and taxi.
Clothes are next. You will often hear T-shirt and jeans in other languages.
*Each correct answer is 0.25ms.
Question 1
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Answer
D
A B
C
wifi
bar
taxi
jeans
C A A A
Question 13 14 15 16
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Answer
A
D A
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Question 25 26 27 28
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Answer
B
A A
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31. In the past, people lived in extended families.
32. Back then, the husband would usually be the breadwinner.
33. In the past, women would often be housewives and look after the children.
34. When I was young, I used to fly kites with my father.
35. You can look up the pronunciation of new words in a dictionary.
36. Because of her illness, she couldn't go to school.
37.
- The writing meets the required length of 80 to 100 words. (0.25ms)
- The writing includes at least three different methods for improving English skills. (0.25ms)
- Language is clear and simple, good structures. (0.25ms)
- Ideas are well-organized with sequence words, presenting a logical flow. (0.25ms)
Suggested answer:
To improve my English, I use several methods. First, I read books and articles in English. This
helps me learn new vocabulary and understand different sentence structures.

Second, I practice speaking with friends or language partners. Talking helps me become more
comfortable with pronunciation and everyday conversation.
Finally, I watch English movies and TV shows. This method is enjoyable and exposes me to
natural dialogue and slang.
By using these methods together, I can enhance my English skills effectively and enjoyably.