PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF PHU QUY THE FIRST MIDLLE SEMESTER TEST
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TAM THANH SECONDARY SCHOOL YEAR: 2024 – 2025
SCHOOL
SUBJECT: ENGLISH 9-2
NAME: ……………………………
TIME: 60 MINUTES
CLASS: …………
(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
MarksColumn B
Answers
1. Speaker 1 A. Because she wants to travel abroad.
1. ……….
2. Speaker 2 B. As she wants to study abroad.
2. ……….
3. Speaker 3 C. Since she loves American music.
3. ……….
4. Speaker 4 D. Since some of her family members are American.
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. divorce
B. relative
C. housewife
D. single
10. A. relative
B. bake
C. clay pot
D. generation
Questions 11-12: Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the
others. (0.5ms)
11. A. extended
B. breadwinner
C. family
D. relative
12. A. divorce
B. cottage
C. nephew
D. content
Questions 13-20: Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following
questions. (2ms)
13. A long time ago, people in my neighborhood would ………. at home after 7 p.m.
A. stay
B. staying
C. stayed
D. to stay
14. If you want to remember something new, you should note ………. .
A. across it
B. it over
C. down it
D. it down
15. When I was young, I ………. spend much time watching TV.
A. didn't use to
B. didn't used to
C. used to not
D. uses to
16. Nam: ……….
Hoa: You can read English books to learn new words.
A. Why should we learn English?
B. Can you go over the new words?
C. Why do you think so?
D. How can I improve my English?
17. Susan is my sister's daughter, so she is my ……….
A. nephew
B. niece
C. cousin
D. daughter
18. English is an ………. language for international communication and making new friends
around the world.
A. essential
B. unimportant
C. original
D. optional
19. Find the underlined part that needs correction.
Because of my sister practices writing every day, her language skills are improving noticeably.

A. Because of
B. practices
C. language
D. improving
20. We can turn on the English subtitles ………. the new words easily.
A. understands
B. to understand
C. understanding
D. understand
C. Reading (2.5ms)
Questions 21-25: Read the passage about English and choose the best answer. (1.25ms)
If you don't (21) _______ what a word means, try to guess the meaning, or (22) _______ the
word in your dictionary. All foreign speakers have an accent, but that doesn't matter. To make
your pronunciation better, (23) _______ to English speakers and try to imitate them. Don't
worry if you (24) _______ mistakes or don't try to correct a mistake – that's normal! It's often
(25) _________ to translate words from one language to the other, but it's best when you can
start to think in the new language.
21. A. know
B. knew
C. to know
D. knowing
22. A. come across
B. look up
C. go over
D. note down
23. A. speak
B. watch
C. listen
D. talk
24. A. correct
B. make
C. do
D. have
25. A. use
B. useful
C. usefully
D. usefulness
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 women 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 men 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 4 mean?
A. Men
B. Women
C. Children
D. Parents
29. In modern families, what can a wife take on?
A. Only taking care of household chores
B. Managing both work and family responsibilities
C. Working part-time without household duties
D. Focusing solely on earning income
30. How are men typically involved in family responsibilities in today's society?
A. As sole breadwinners
B. Primarily in traditional roles
C. Sharing both income and household duties
D. Limited to managing household chores
D. Writing (2.5ms)
Questions 31 -35: Put the words in the correct order to make correct sentences. (1.25ms)
31. people / extended families / In the past, /lived in/.

-> ……………………………………………………………………………………………........
32. the breadwinner/ the husband /Back then, /would usually be/.
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………………........
33. housewives and / the children / look after / often be / In the past, /women would/.
-> …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Questions 34 – 36: Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use
the given word (s) if any. (0.5ms)
34. When I was young, I would fly kites with my father. (USED)
→ When I was ……………………………………………………………………………….....
35. You can check the pronunciation of new words in a dictionary. (LOOK)
→ You can ……………………………………………………………………………………….
36. Because she was ill, she couldn't go to school. (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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