Bộ 5 đề thi cuối kì 2 Tiếng Anh 9 Global Success có đáp án - Đề 2

I. LISTENING

You will hear some information about a zoo. Circle the best answers. You will hear the recording twice.

What time is the zoo open on Sundays?

We can’t see the elephant house on _________.

In the shop at the zoo, you can buy __________.

How much is the family ticket?

II. READING

TASK 1. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer.

Did you ever wonder why it is so difficult for adults to start to learn English or a foreign language? Every year, millions of grown-ups around the world spend a handsome amount of money to learn English but not many of them succeed in becoming fluent English speakers. This is because it is not easy to pick up a new language after a certain age.

However, little children learn foreign languages without much difficulty. This is because they have a special ability that helps them learn languages fast. This ability weakens when people grow older. Think of the little time children need to learn their native language. So, if you have the desire to learn English or any other foreign language, you should begin as soon as possible. Remember that the longer you wait, the harder it will become.

The best title for the passage would be __________.

The word "grown-ups" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.

According to the passage, “a handsome amount of money” means __________.

Children learn a foreign language fast because ___________.

If you wish to learn English, you should ___________.

TASK 2. Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following passage.

My Experience on an Elephant Safari

We went on an elephant safari at a place called Camp Jubalani in South Africa. They take visitors on safaris twice a day: once in the morning and once at night. Guests can go on as many rides as they like, but they don’t (1) ___________ you ride an elephant if you are younger than twelve years old. Luckily, I’m fifteen! On our first safari, I felt really scared. I remember thinking we could have gone on a beach holiday instead! As I was climbing onto the elephant, I wondered how I was going to control such a big animal. I soon (2) ___________ that I ought not to have worried so much. They made you sit with an experienced elephant trainer. You can’t ride (3) ___________ your own. During the trek, we saw giraffes, zebras, lions, and rhinos. My parents took a lot of photos. I would have taken photos myself but I’d left my camera in my room. I can’t remember exactly how long the safaris lasted, but it must have been a couple of hours because we got (4) ___________ just in time for lunch. We stayed at Camp Jubalani for three days and went on four elephant safaris. We could have gone on more than that, but on one of the days my mum wasn’t very well. Anyway, it was a (5) ___________ holiday. I’d definitely recommend an elephant safari.

Guests can go on as many rides as they like, but they don’t (1) ___________ you ride an elephant if you are younger than twelve years old.

I soon (2) ___________ that I ought not to have worried so much.

You can’t ride (3) ___________ your own.

I can’t remember exactly how long the safaris lasted, but it must have been a couple of hours because we got (4) ___________ just in time for lunch.

Anyway, it was a (5) ___________ holiday.

III. WRITING

TASK 1. Rewrite the sentences, using the words given.

I didn’t understand what those English people were talking about.          (dialect)

They were _______________________________ so I couldn’t understand them.

She doesn’t feel confident at interviews because her English is not good.   (if)

If __________________________________________________________________

The girl is reasonably good at English. Her mother is my English teacher. (whose)

The girl _____________________________________________________________

English has borrowed many words. They come from other languages.        (which)

English ____________________________________________________________

“It was Jim who broke my kitchen window!” said Mrs James           (accused)

Mrs James __________________________________________________________

TASK 2. Based on the information below, write a paragraph (100-120 words) to describe your dream job.

- What is your dream job?

- What will you do in this job?

- What skills and personal qualities will you need to do the job?

- Why do you want to do this job?

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS

TASK 1. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D

TASK 1. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D

TASK 1. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D

TASK 1. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D

TASK 1. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by circling A, B, C or D

TASK 2. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

Parking is very difficult in _________ city centre, so my father always goes there by bus.

Package tour isn’t really my _________. I prefer independent travel

I moved to a new school _________ English is taught by native teachers.

He _________ up some Spanish when he was living in Mexico.

He’s living _________ if he thinks he’s going to get £5000 for his old car.

You should _________ the chicken in white wine for one hour before roasting

If she used English more often, her English ___________ so rusty

A feeling of tiredness and confusion about time after a long plane journey is called ___________.