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

I. LISTENING

Listen and choose the correct answer. You will listen TWICE.

What is the woman’s (or tourist’s) destination?

When is the woman’s departure date?

What is the flight number for the second half of her journey?

How long is the woman's layover between flights?

What request did the man make regarding his flight?

II. READING

TASK 1. Read the passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

Humans have a long history of eating insects, and it turns out that they can be a very nutritious part of a person's regular diet. Insects have a lot of protein, and they are often easier to catch than prey animals. Therefore, it is no wonder that when our ancient ancestors saw some tasty worms or grubs wiggling on the ground, they made a quick snack of them.

In Thailand, insects are a regular part of the street food that can be found. The different insects that people snack on are crickets, grasshoppers, giant water bugs, and assorted worms. They are often deep-fried and salted, so they have a crunchy texture that makes them a perfect snack food. If you can get past the fact that you are eating a cricket, it will crunch in your mouth just like a corn chip!

For a lot of people, however, it is difficult to get over the fear of eating insects. People tend to see insects as invaders, especially when they are crawling on the food that we are about to eat. Therefore, being able to eat insects without feeling disgusted is cultural. Some people cannot eat French cheese or stinky tofu because they weren't brought up doing so. To many of us, insects fall right into that category, making it difficult to even try them.

If given the chance, though, be courageous. Insects can be nutritious and tasty, so long as you can get over the "yuck” factor.

Which is the reason given for gathering and eating insects?

Why are deep-fried insects considered a perfect snack food?

Which insects are not mentioned in the passage?

According to the passage, where are insects a regular part of the street food?

What advice is given in the passage?

TASK 2. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

Both of my parents love travelling, and they usually take us along. My mum told me that I started travelling with them when was just four months old. It was a short trip to a city 120 kilometres away from our home town. Mum said I was a good girl since I ate and slept during the trip without ever crying.

Every year my family goes on different trips from 2 days to 2 weeks. We normally don't stay in resorts. Instead we stay at homestays where we can get to know more about the life and culture of the people in those areas. We eat with them, watch them cook, and go hiking with them.

Sometimes we go abroad for our holidays. I still remember when - went to Disneyland in Hong Kong and later visited the Taronga Zoo in Sydney. I will never forget the moment seagulls took some snacks from my hands when we were sitting outside the Sydney Opera House.

I believe that when we travel together, we can strengthen our bonds and have great memories with our beloved family members.

The girl began travelling with her family when she was four years old.

They usually stay in resorts when they travel.

When they were sitting outside the Sydney Opera House, seagulls took some food from her hands.

Travelling together makes them feel strongly connected.

III. WRITING

TASK 1. Rearrange the groups of words in the correct order to make complete sentences.

More young people / to do everything / which require them / on their own / choose self-guided tours / .

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TASK 1. Rearrange the groups of words in the correct order to make complete sentences.

 In the Inner Circle / as their first language / speak English / of English / people / .

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TASK 2. Finish the second sentences so that they mean almost the same as the first sentences.

"Do you know who is the author of this dictionary?" Lien asked me.

Lien asked me _________________________________.

TASK 2. Finish the second sentences so that they mean almost the same as the first sentences.

 "Are you visiting the National Museum this Sunday?" Ann asked Nick.

Ann asked Nick _________________________________.

TASK 2. Finish the second sentences so that they mean almost the same as the first sentences.

That is the tour guide; I spoke to him yesterday.

That is the _________________________________.

TASK 2. Finish the second sentences so that they mean almost the same as the first sentences.

The teacher taught us English last year; her son plays football very well.

The teacher _________________________________.

IV. LANGUAGE FOCUS

TASK 1. Choose the word with different stress from the others in each question by circling A, B, C or D

Choose the word with different stress from the others in each question by circling A, B, C or D

Choose the word with different stress from the others in each question by circling A, B, C or D

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

She _______ Italian when she was living in Rome.

Woods and fields are typical features of the English _______.

Mi: Can borrow your English-English dictionary for a while, Nam? - Nam: _______

Stranger: You must keep quiet in the museum, please. - Ann: _______

Mai is the girl _______ mother is an architect.

In a class, this is a great opportunity to learn about different customs and _______ traditions around the world.

No one ever improves pronunciation and _______ by watching someone else's shape of the mouth! You improve English speaking by speaking, not watching.

There was a storm _______ had never experienced before.