DE THI HK II

Khuong Thuong Secondary School
Name: …………………………………
Class: 9………………
THE SECOND SEMESTER TEST
2010 - 2011
Time allowed: 45 ms
Marks:

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. (0.5pts)
A. checking B. chemist C. chance D. cheerful
A. remote B. notice C. control D. forecast
Choose the word has the different stress syllable from that of the rest. (0.5pts)
A. collapse B. volcano C. festival D. appliance
A. forecast B. disaster C. carriage D. furniture
Choose the best answer. (2 pts)
Scientists are looking for an ( effective / effectively / effect / effection ) way to reduce energy consumption
Mount Pinatubo, ( that / which / whose / whom ) is a volcano in Philippines, erupted in 1991.
Energy-saving bulbs should ( use / be use / be used / used ) to save electricity.
I’m worried ( about / to / with / off ) my most recent water bill.
She is very tired; ( moreover / however / so / and ), she has to finish her homework.
Tet is the most important (celebration / invention / decoration / preparation) for Vietnamese people.
Remember to (turn on / turn off / turn up / turn down) the electric appliances after using.
(Volcanoes / Tornadoes/ Earthquakes / Typhoons) are funnel-shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm
Rewrite the following sentences as directed (1pt)
Charlie Chaplin died in 1977. His films amused millions of people. ( relative clause )
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Do you know the girl? Tom is talking to the girl. ( relative clause )
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The joke was funny, but no one laughed. (although)
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The last time I saw Tony was in 1986 (haven’t)
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Give the correct tense or form of the verb in brackets (1pt)
They suggested ……………………..……………..for a walk. (go)
I remember …………………………..……….. the door. Why is it unlocked now? (lock)
The song ………………………………………….. for 30 years now. (sing)
If the weather _______________ fine tomorrow , we will go for a walk in the park . (be)
Read the passage and answer the questions. (2pts)
On March 11th 2011, a huge earthquake and a very strong tidal wave struck the city of Ishnomaki and Honsu in Japan. About 12.272 people were reported missing and over 8.133 people died. Many houses and factories were destroyed in the disasters. Many highways, office blocks and bridges collapsed. The factory of nuclear electricity, Fukushima was badly damaged. People worry about the radioactive (phóng xạ) leaking, it can cause extremely radioactive pollution for Japan and near countries. There were fire and garbage everywhere in Japan. Japanese needs help.
Where did the strong tidal wave strike? ……………………………………………………………………
How many people were killed in the disaster? …………………………………………………………….
Was the factory Fukushima badly damaged? ……………………………………………………………
What do people worry about the radioactive leaking? …………………………………………………….
Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1pt)
My father is a ………………………..man whom I admire. ( CONSIDER )
I watch the news everyday because it very ........................................... ( INFORM )
Television is one of the cheapest forms of ………………………….. ( ENTERTAIN )
The earthquake caused terrible ………………………………………. ( DESTROY )
Listen and fill a missing word in each blank. (2pts)
Our (1)………….……………is in trouble. Modern ways of living and today’s industries are (2)…………………it. Most people think there is (3)……………….… they can do. This is not true. Everyone can do something to help (4)…………..……….our environment. Here is a list of (5)……………….… you can do:
-Help to cut pollution by (6)………………………….the bus to work instead of your car.
-Buy fruit and (7)………………………….……that have not been treated with pesticides.
-Recycle all your cans, bottles, and paper. There should be a (8)…………………….. center somewhere near your home, so take them there.


Khuong Thuong Secondary School
Class: 9………………
THE SECOND SEMESTER TEST
2010 - 2011
Time allowed: 45 ms


Tape script

Listen and fill a missing word in each blank. (2pts)

Our (1)environment is in trouble. Modern ways of living and today’s industries are (2)polluting it. Most people think there is (3)nothing they can do. This is not true. Everyone can do something to help (4)save our environment. Here is a list of (5) things you can do:
-Help to cut pollution by (6)taking the bus to work instead of your car.