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ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ II
MÔN : TIẾNG ANH 9
NĂM HỌC: 2024 – 2025
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang)
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Mã đề: 001
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.
Question 1: A. diversity 
B. destination
C. religious
D. distract
Question 2: A. translate
B. variety
C. language
D. access
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.
Question 3: A. security
B. vacation
C. unity
D. opinion
Question 4: A. ambitious
B. previous
C. spacious
D. pleasure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. I asked Lan how much ....... to travel from Ha Noi to Hue by train.
A. does it cost
B. did it cost
C. it costs
D. it cost
Question 6. Tom, ........ is learning Vietnamese, likes to practice the language with the local
people.
A. whom
B. whose
C. which
D. who
Question 7. The destination ........ he choose for his next holiday is abroad.
A. whom
B. whose
C. which
D. who
Question 8. Your trip can go ...... if you have a tour guide to take care of your tour.
A. smooth
B. well
C. smoothly
D. quickly
Question 9. It takes from 5 to 10 hours for climbers to climb to the ..... of Mount Fuji.
A. peak
B. foot
C. bottom
D. sum
Question 10. Katie ..... to know if her mom would come home for lunch.
A. said
B. wanted
C. spoke
D. told
Question 11. Jane: “Would you like to go to the concert?” – Job: “.............. . I'm busy”
A. All right, let me see
B. I'd love to, but I can't
C. No, not at all
D. I don't think so
Question 12. Find the mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence.
Elena asks Sheila if she was excited about her upcoming trip to Hong Kong.
A
B
C
Read and complete each numbered blank in the passage with the correct A, B, C or D for
question 13 to 16
When you look at a coral reef, you might think that you are seeing a group of colourful
rocks. But corals are actually (13) ......... creatures. Coral reefs mostly grow in shallow, clean
ocean waters on either side of the Equator, because they need sunlight and warm temperatures to
survive. The Great Barrier Reef is the (14) ...... .
Lots of sea creatures call coral reefs their home such as giant clams, sea turles, and cuttlefish. The
reefs provide them with everything they need, including food and shelter. Plants also live on
reefs. For example, algae live inside soft coral, using sunlight to provide food and help the coral
grow. (15) ......, coral reefs are endangered. The biggest threats to them are pollution from oil
spills, damage from ships and boats, and climate change, (16)......... makes the water warmer and

more acidic. Many people are working hard to clean up the pollution on land and in the sea to
save coral reefs.
Question 13. A. live
B. life
C. living
D. lively
Question 14.A. largest
B. smallest
C. narrowest
D. earliest
Question 15.A. But
B. Although
C. Moreover
D. However
Question 16.A. what
B. who
C. where
D. which
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a
logical text.
I was excited to try a new recipe for chocolate chip cookies. ______
a. I carefully followed the instructions, mixing the ingredients and baking the cookies until they
were golden brown.
b. The aroma of fresh baked cookies filled the house, and I couldn't wait to taste them.
c. I gathered all the necessary ingredients, including flour, sugar, butter, chocolate chips, and
vanilla extract.
A. a-b-c
B. c-a-b
C. b-c-a
D. c-b-a
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. I learned that baking cookies can be a fun and rewarding experience.
B. The cookies turned out perfectly soft, chewy, and full of delicious chocolate chips.
C. I made sure to let the cookies cool down completely before digging in.
D. My family and friends loved the cookies, and they were gone in no time.
Read the following passage and choose the best option for each nuymbered blanks
Hello! My name is Herman. I live in a city in Germany and it's quite exciting! There are
lots of things (19) ...... . My parents bought a flat near a park where I can ride my bike or
(20) ....... skateboarding. My brother is older than me and I also go to the cinema with him. The
city library is a great place. I usually meet my friends there and we do our scgool (21) ...... or
study together.
Of course living in a big city is not easy. City life can be fast, tiring and stressful. The
streets are always (22) ...... and noisy. Because of the cars is polluted sometimes. People are so
busy that they (23) ..... have time for their neighbours or friends. But can't see myself moving to
the (24) ..... . I just love living in the city too much.
Question 19. A. do
B. to do
C. doing
D. done
Question 20. A. go
B. do
C. play
D. sail
Question 21. A. workshop B. projects
C. playgrounds
D. competitions
Question 22. A. bored
B. surprised
C. crowded
D. exhausted
Question 23. A. usually B. always
C. often
D. rarely
Question 24. A. university B. countryside
C. mountain
D. building
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.
Question 25. “If I were you, I'd buy that house.” Ms. Hoa said to Ms. Lan.
A. Ms. Hoa promised Ms. Lan that she would buy that house.
B. Ms. Hoa advised Ms. Lan to buy that house.
C. Ms. Hoa suggested Ms. Lan to buy that house.
D. Ms. Hoa forced Ms. Lan to buy that house.
Question 26. We haven't seen each other for five years.
A. The last time we have seen each other was five years ago.
B. The last time we saw each other was five years.
C. The last time we didn't see each other was five years ago.

D. The last time we saw each other was five years ago.
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.
Question 27. They / not / have / map, / they / get lost.
A. Because of they didn't have a map, they got lost.
B. Although they didn't have a map, they got lost.
C. In spite of they didn't have a map, they got lost.
D. Because they didn't have a map, they got lost.
Question 28. They / close down /museum / no longer/ place/ interest.
A. They have closed down the museum because it is no longer a place of interest.
B. They closed down the museum, so it is no longer a place of interest.
C. They closed down the museum although it is no longer a place of interest.
D. They are closing down the museum, but it is no longer a place of interest.
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.
Question 29. What does the sign say?

A. There are no children in this area at the moment.
B. Be careful and look out for children who may be in this area.
C. Children are not permitted to be in this area.
D. Children are playing in this area right now.
Question 30. What does the notice say?
STUDENTS!
Cleaners are here every Friday,
but please wash up and put things
away after you've used the kitchen.

Thank you!

A. Students are not required to clean up after using the kitchen because cleaners come every
Friday.
B. Students should clean up and put things away after using the kitchen, even though cleaners
come every Friday.
C. Students can leave their things in the kitchen until the cleaners arrive on Friday.
D. The kitchen is cleaned every day by the cleaners, so students do not need to clean up after
themselves.
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 from 31 to 36.

If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should bring a
gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. If you give your host a wrapped gift, he or
she may open it in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite. It
shows that the host is excited about receiving the gift and wants to show his or her appreciation to
you immediately. Even if the host doesn't like it, he or she will tell a "white lie" and say how
much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad.
If your host asks you to arrive at a particular time, you should not arrive exactly on time or
earlier than the expected time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and
therefore rude, as the host may not be ready.
Question 31. What should you bring if you are invited to someone's house in America for
dinner?
A. flowers
B. a carton of milk C. wine
D. fruit
Question 32. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered ........
A. polite
B. impolite
C. bad
D. comfortable
Question 33. What will the host do if he or she doesn't like the present?
A. Tell a “white lie”.
B. Say how much they dislike the present.
C. Prevent the guest from being happy. D. All of them.
Question 34. When should you arrive if you are asked at a particular time?
A. earlier than the expected time
B. exactly on time
C. later than the expected time
D. very late
Question 35. The word “appreciation” is CLOSEST in meaning to. ______
A. understanding B. disrespect
C. thank
D. pleasure
Question 36. The word “rude” is OPPOSITE in meaning to .....
A. happy
B. bad
C. polite
D. good
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 from 37 to 40.
The Ok Om Bok Festival
Let's go to the Mekong Delta and join the Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer people. (37)
______. Traditionally, the Khmers use the festival to thank the Moon God for giving them a good
harvest. It also marks the end of the year of the Khmer calendar. (38) ______. When the moon is
at its highest position, the monks and the elders offer young rice and fruits to the Moon God.
Then, they take (39) ______ and ask them about their wishes. People sing and dance in the
moonlight. Visitors can participate in games, watch traditional fashion shows and (40) ______.
The next day, villagers organise the Ngo Boat Race. This is a boat race that attracts many tourists.
Here is some advice to tourists at the Ok Om Bok Festival. They should not wear shorts or
sleeveless shirts when attending the religious ceremony. And don't litter the temple grounds. And
now let's...
A. some young rice to feed children
B. It is also called the Moon Worshipping Festival
C. Ok Om Bok occurs in mid-October according to the lunar calendar
D. see flying lantern contests
THE END

UBND HUYỆN SÓC SƠN
TRƯỜNG THCS THỊ TRẤN

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ II
MÔN : TIẾNG ANH 9
NĂM HỌC: 2024 – 2025
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang)
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Mã đề: 002
Read and complete each numbered blank in the passage with the correct A, B, C or D for
question 1 to 4
When you look at a coral reef, you might think that you are seeing a group of colourful
rocks. But corals are actually (1) ......... creatures. Coral reefs mostly grow in shallow, clean ocean
waters on either side of the Equator, because they need sunlight and warm temperatures to
survive. The Great Barrier Reef is the (2) ...... .
Lots of sea creatures call coral reefs their home such as giant clams, sea turles, and cuttlefish. The
reefs provide them with everything they need, including food and shelter. Plants also live on
reefs. For example, algae live inside soft coral, using sunlight to provide food and help the coral
grow. (3) ......, coral reefs are endangered. The biggest threats to them are pollution from oil spills,
damage from ships and boats, and climate change, (4)......... makes the water warmer and more
acidic. Many people are working hard to clean up the pollution on land and in the sea to save
coral reefs.
Question 1. A. living
B. lively
C. live
D. life
Question 2.A. smallest
B. latgest
C. earliest
D. narrowest
Question 3.A. However
B. Moreover
C. Although
D. But
Question 4.A. who
B. what
C. which
D. where
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.
Question 5: A. distract
B. destination
C. religious
D. diversity
Question 6: A. variety
B. translate
C. language
D. access
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 7. I asked Lan how much ....... to travel from Ha Noi to Hue by train.
A. dit it cost
B. does it cost
C. it cost
D. it costs
Question 8. Tom, ........ is learning Vietnamese, likes to practice the language with the local
people.
A. who
B. whom
C. which
D. whose
Question 9. The destination ........ he choose for his next holiday is abroad.
A. whose
B. which
C. whom
D. who
Question 10. Your trip can go ...... if you have a tour guide to take care of your tour.
A. smoothly
B. well
C. smooth
D. quickly
Question 11. It takes from 5 to 10 hours for climbers to climb to the ..... of Mount Fuji.
A. foot
B. bottom
C. peak
D. sum
Question 12. Katie ..... to know if her mom would come home for lunch.
A. told
B. said
C. spoke
D. wanted
Question 13. Jane: “Would you like to go to the concert?” – Job: “.............. . I'm busy”
A. I don't think so
B. No, not at all
C. I'd love to, but I can't
D. All right, let me see
Question 14. Find the mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence.
Elena asks Sheila if she was excited about her upcoming trip to Hong Kong.

A
B
C
Question 15. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a
logical text.
I was excited to try a new recipe for chocolate chip cookies. ______
a. I carefully followed the instructions, mixing the ingredients and baking the cookies until they
were golden brown.
b. The aroma of fresh baked cookies filled the house, and I couldn't wait to taste them.
c. I gathered all the necessary ingredients, including flour, sugar, butter, chocolate chips, and
vanilla extract.
A. b-c-a
B. c-b-a
C. a-b-c
D. c-a-b
Question 16. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 15) most appropriately.
A. The cookies turned out perfectly soft, chewy, and full of delicious chocolate chips.
B. I learned that baking cookies can be a fun and rewarding experience.
C. My family and friends loved the cookies, and they were gone in no time.
D. I made sure to let the cookies cool down completely before digging in.
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.
Question 17: A. unity
B. vacation
C. security
D. opinion
Question 18: A. pleasure
B. previous
C. spacious
D. ambitious
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.
Question 19. “If I were you, I'd buy that house.” Ms. Hoa said to Ms. Lan.
A. Ms. Hoa promised Ms. Lan that she would buy that house.
B. Ms. Hoa forced Ms. Lan to buy that house.
C. Ms. Hoa suggested Ms. Lan to buy that house.
D. Ms. Hoa advised Ms. Lan to buy that house.
Question 20. We haven't seen each other for five years.
A. The last time we saw each other was five years ago.
B. The last time we saw each other was five years.
C. The last time we didn't see each other was five years ago.
D. The last time we have seen each other was five years ago.
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.
Question 21. They / not / have / map, / they / get lost.
A. Because of they didn't have a map, they got lost.
B. Although they didn't have a map, they got lost.
C. Because they didn't have a map, they got lost.
D. In spite of they didn't have a map, they got lost.
Question 22. They / close down /museum / no longer/ place/ interest.
A. They have closed down the museum because it is no longer a place of interest.
B. They closed down the museum although it is no longer a place of interest.
C. They closed down the museum, so it is no longer a place of interest.
D. They are closing down the museum, but it is no longer a place of interest.
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.
Question 23. What does the sign say?

A. Be careful and look out for children who may be in this area.
B. There are no children in this area at the moment.
C. Children are not permitted to be in this area.
D. Children are playing in this area right now.
Question 24. What does the notice say?
STUDENTS!
Cleaners are here every Friday,
but please wash up and put things
away after you've used the kitchen.

Thank you!

A. Students are not required to clean up after using the kitchen because cleaners come every
Friday.
B. Students should clean up and put things away after using the kitchen, even though cleaners
come every Friday.
C. Students can leave their things in the kitchen until the cleaners arrive on Friday.
D. The kitchen is cleaned every day by the cleaners, so students do not need to clean up after
themselves.
Read the following passage and choose the best option for each nuymbered blanks
Hello! My name is Herman. I live in a city in Germany and it's quite exciting! There are
lots of things (25) ...... . My parents bought a flat near a park where I can ride my bike or (26).......
skateboarding. My brother is older than me and I also go to the cinema with him. The city library
is a great place. I usually meet my friends there and we do our scgool (27) ...... or study together.
Of course living in a big city is not easy. City life can be fast, tiring and stressful. The
streets are always (28) ...... and noisy. Because of the cars is polluted sometimes. People are so
busy that they (29) ..... have time for their neighbours or friends. But can't see myself moving to
the (30) ..... . I just love living in the city too much.
Question 25. A. to do
B. do
C. doing
D. done
Question 26. A. sail
B. do
C. play
D. go
Question 27. A. workshop B. playgrounds
C. projects
D. competitions
Question 28. A. crowded B. surprised
C. bored
D. exhausted
Question 29. A. always
B. usually
C. often
D. rarely
Question 30. A. mountain B. countryside
C. university
D. building
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 from 31 to 34.
The Ok Om Bok Festival

Let's go to the Mekong Delta and join the Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer people. (31)
______. Traditionally, the Khmers use the festival to thank the Moon God for giving them a good
harvest. It also marks the end of the year of the Khmer calendar. (32) ______. When the moon is
at its highest position, the monks and the elders offer young rice and fruits to the Moon God.
Then, they take (33) ______ and ask them about their wishes. People sing and dance in the
moonlight. Visitors can participate in games, watch traditional fashion shows and (34) ______.
The next day, villagers organise the Ngo Boat Race. This is a boat race that attracts many tourists.
Here is some advice to tourists at the Ok Om Bok Festival. They should not wear shorts or
sleeveless shirts when attending the religious ceremony. And don't litter the temple grounds. And
now let's...
A. It is also called the Moon Worshipping Festival
B. some young rice to feed children
C. see flying lantern contests
D. Ok Om Bok occurs in mid-October according to the lunar calendar
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 from 35 to 40.
If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should bring a
gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. If you give your host a wrapped gift, he or
she may open it in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite. It
shows that the host is excited about receiving the gift and wants to show his or her appreciation to
you immediately. Even if the host doesn't like it, he or she will tell a "white lie" and say how
much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad.
If your host asks you to arrive at a particular time, you should not arrive exactly on time or
earlier than the expected time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and
therefore rude, as the host may not be ready.
Question 35. What should you bring if you are invited to someone's house in America for
dinner?
A. a carton of milk
B. flowers
C. wine
D. fruit
Question 36. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered ........
A. impolite
B. polite
C. bad
D. comfortable
Question 37. What will the host do if he or she doesn't like the present?
A. Say how much they dislike the present.
B. Tell a “white lie”.
C. Prevent the guest from being happy.
D. All of them.
Question 38. When should you arrive if you are asked at a particular time?
A. earlier than the expected time
B. exactly on time
C. later than the expected time
D. very late
Question 39. The word “appreciation” is CLOSEST in meaning to. ______
A. understanding B. disrespect
C. thank
D. pleasure
Question 40 The word “rude” is OPPOSITE in meaning to .....
A. happy
B. polite
C. bad
D. good
THE END

UBND HUYỆN SÓC SƠN
TRƯỜNG THCS THỊ TRẤN

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA GIỮA KÌ II
MÔN : TIẾNG ANH 9
NĂM HỌC: 2024 – 2025
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang)
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Mã đề: 003
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.
Question 1. “If I were you, I'd buy that house.” Ms. Hoa said to Ms. Lan.
A. Ms. Hoa promised Ms. Lan that she would buy that house.
B. Ms. Hoa suggested Ms. Lan to buy that house.
C. Ms. Hoa advised Ms. Lan to buy that house.
D. Ms. Hoa forced Ms. Lan to buy that house.
Question 2. We haven't seen each other for five years.
A. The last time we have seen each other was five years ago.
B. The last time we saw each other was five years ago.
C. The last time we didn't see each other was five years ago.
D. The last time we saw each other was five years.
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.
Question 3. They / not / have / map, / they / get lost.
A. Because of they didn't have a map, they got lost.
B. Although they didn't have a map, they got lost.
C. Because they didn't have a map, they got lost.
D. In spite of they didn't have a map, they got lost.
Question 4. They / close down /museum / no longer/ place/ interest.
A. They have closed down the museum because it is no longer a place of interest.
B. They closed down the museum although it is no longer a place of interest.
C. They closed down the museum, so it is no longer a place of interest.
D. They are closing down the museum, but it is no longer a place of interest.
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.
Question 5. What does the sign say?

A. Be careful and look out for children who may be in this area.
B. There are no children in this area at the moment.
C. Children are not permitted to be in this area.
D. Children are playing in this area right now.

Question 6. What does the notice say?
STUDENTS!
Cleaners are here every Friday,
but please wash up and put things
away after you've used the kitchen.

Thank you!

A. Students can leave their things in the kitchen until the cleaners arrive on Friday.
B. Students should clean up and put things away after using the kitchen, even though cleaners
come every Friday.
C. Students are not required to clean up after using the kitchen because cleaners come every
Friday.
D. The kitchen is cleaned every day by the cleaners, so students do not need to clean up after
themselves.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 7. I asked Lan how much ....... to travel from Ha Noi to Hue by train.
A. it cost
B. did it cost
C. it costs
D. does it cost
Question 8. Tom, ........ is learning Vietnamese, likes to practice the language with the local
people.
A. whom
B. whose
C. who
D. which
Question 9. The destination ........ he choose for his next holiday is abroad.
A. whom
B. which
C. whose
D. who
Question 10. Your trip can go ...... if you have a tour guide to take care of your tour.
A. smooth
B. smoothly
C. well
D. quickly
Question 11. It takes from 5 to 10 hours for climbers to climb to the ..... of Mount Fuji.
A. sum
B. foot
C. bottom
D. peak
Question 12. Katie ..... to know if her mom would come home for lunch.
A. said
B. told
C. spoke
D. wanted
Question 13. Jane: “Would you like to go to the concert?” – Job: “.............. . I'm busy”
A. All right, let me see
B. I'd love to, but I can't
C. No, not at all
D. I don't think so
Question 14. Find the mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence.
Elena asks Sheila if she was excited about her upcoming trip to Hong Kong.
A
B
C
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.
Question 15: A. distract
B. destination
C. religious
D. diversity
Question 16: A. translate
B. access
C. language
D. variety
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.
Question 17: A. security
B. vacation
C. opinion
D. unity
Question 18: A. spacious
B. previous
C. ambitious
D. pleasure

Read the following passage and choose the best option for each nuymbered blanks
Hello! My name is Herman. I live in a city in Germany and it's quite exciting! There are
lots of things (19) ...... . My parents bought a flat near a park where I can ride my bike or
(20) ....... skateboarding. My brother is older than me and I also go to the cinema with him. The
city library is a great place. I usually meet my friends there and we do our scgool (21) ...... or
study together.
Of course living in a big city is not easy. City life can be fast, tiring and stressful. The
streets are always (22) ...... and noisy. Because of the cars is polluted sometimes. People are so
busy that they (23) ..... have time for their neighbours or friends. But can't see myself moving to
the (24) ..... . I just love living in the city too much.
Question 19. A. do
B. done
C. doing
D. to do
Question 20. A. play
B. do
C. go
D. sail
Question 21. A. workshop B. competitions
C. playgrounds
D. projects
Question 22. A. bored
B. surprised
C. exhausted
D. crowded
Question 23. A. usually B. always
C. often
D. rarely
Question 24. A. university B. mountain C. countryside
D. building
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 from 25 to 28.
The Ok Om Bok Festival
Let's go to the Mekong Delta and join the Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer people. (25)
______. Traditionally, the Khmers use the festival to thank the Moon God for giving them a good
harvest. It also marks the end of the year of the Khmer calendar. (26) ______. When the moon is
at its highest position, the monks and the elders offer young rice and fruits to the Moon God.
Then, they take (27) ______ and ask them about their wishes. People sing and dance in the
moonlight. Visitors can participate in games, watch traditional fashion shows and (28) ______.
The next day, villagers organise the Ngo Boat Race. This is a boat race that attracts many tourists.
Here is some advice to tourists at the Ok Om Bok Festival. They should not wear shorts or
sleeveless shirts when attending the religious ceremony. And don't litter the temple grounds. And
now let's...
A. see flying lantern contests
B. It is also called the Moon Worshipping Festival
C. Ok Om Bok occurs in mid-October according to the lunar calendar
D. some young rice to feed children
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 from 29 to 34.
If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should bring a
gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates. If you give your host a wrapped gift, he or
she may open it in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite. It
shows that the host is excited about receiving the gift and wants to show his or her appreciation to
you immediately. Even if the host doesn't like it, he or she will tell a "white lie" and say how
much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad.
If your host asks you to arrive at a particular time, you should not arrive exactly on time or
earlier than the expected time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and
therefore rude, as the host may not be ready.
Question 29. What should you bring if you are invited to someone's house in America for
dinner?

A. flowers
B. a carton of milk C. fruit
D. wine
Question 30. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered ........
A. polite
B. impolite
C. bad
D. comfortable
Question 31. What will the host do if he or she doesn't like the present?
A. Tell a “white lie”.
B. Say how much they dislike the present.
C. Prevent the guest from being happy. D. All of them.
Question 32. When should you arrive if you are asked at a particular time?
A. earlier than the e...