Bộ 5 đề thi giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 9 Global Success có đáp án - Đề 1

I. LISTENING

Listen and choose True or False. You will listen TWICE.

Everybody finds learning English difficult.

There are no ways to learn English easily.

It's natural to make mistakes when we learn something new.

When we learn English, we can learn from our mistakes.

II. READING

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

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 (25) 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. I’d definitely recommend an elephant safari.

III. WRITING

TASK 1. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, 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 ____________________________

TASK 2. Based on the information below, write a paragraph of about 120 words about tourism in Ninh Thuan.

- Location: south-central Viet Nam

- Attractions:

+ white sand beaches, Vinh Hy Bay, vast gardens of grapes, Nam Cuong sand hill, Nui Chua National Park

+ unique culture of Cham minority ethnic group: dance, sculpture, pottery, festivals, .

- Accommodation: wide range of homestays and hotels.

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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

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

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.

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

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

________ is the language that you learn to speak from birth.

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

If she used English more often, her English ________ so rusty.

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

Package tour isn't really my ________. I prefer independent travel.