THI HKII 2009-2010 ANH 9

……………… SECONDARY SCHOOL THE SECOND SEMESTER TEST
NAME: ………………………………… SUBJECT: ENGLISH 9
CLASS: ………. TIME: 45 MINUTES

Marks


Teacher’s Comments


A. Language focus: (4ms)
I. Multiple choice: (2ms)
1. If you use water wastefully, you …………… to pay a large bill.
a. has b. will have c. would have d. have
2. The air is polluted, ……………… there is too much traffic.
a. because b. therefore c. however d. but
3. Lan didn’t come to the party because she had to look ……………. her younger brother.
a. at b. for c. forward d. after
4. We are going to .................... our 50th wedding anniversary.
a. to celebrate b. celebrated c. celebrating d. celebrate
5. All people love the spring rolls …………… is made by themselves.
a. which b. what c. why d. who
6. In Asia, a tropical storm is called a …………….
a. typhoon b. hurricane c. cyclone d. tornado
7. Miss Huyen, ……………. won the first prize of Viet Nam Idol, sang very well.
a. whose b. that c. who d. which
8. If I met aliens, I …………….. take them some photos.
a. can b. should c. will d. would
II. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group: (1m)
Ex: 0. A. bad B. hat C. hate D. had
1. A. amount B. achieve C. dynamite D. deforestation
2. A. cheap B. nuclear C. heat D. clean
3. A. celebration B. considerate C. decorate D. Easter
4. A. prove B. orbit C. sport D. microorganism
III. Choose the word or phrase that are not correct in Standard English: (1m)
1. If I won’t eat breakfast every morning, I will get hungry during class.
A B C D
2. Although Mai was tired last night, she tries to finish her exercises.
A B C D
3. He suggested collect the garbage on the beach before camping.
A B C D
4. Neil Armstrong, that first walked on the moon, lived in the USA.
A B C D
B. Reading: (3ms)
I. Complete the passage with the words in the box (number 0 is example): (1m)

The natural (0) disaster called “ Tidal waves “ often occur suddenly. They are the result of an (1)……………….shift in the underwater (2)………………… of the earth. In late 2004, a series of tidal waves struck the seasides of Indonesia, Thailand and some other Asian countries. The famous resort such as Phuket and Fi Fi were completely (3)……….………… . A large (4)….…………….. of people were killed.
II. Read the passage and do exercises below:
Passover is in late March or early April. This festival is celebrated in Israel and by all Jewish people. On this festival, people celebrate freedom from slavery. Passover is also an ancient spring festival. On the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families eat a special meal called the Seder.
Easter is a joyful festival which is celebrated in many countries. It happens at around the same time as Passover. On Easter Day (Easter Sunday), young children receive chocolate or sugar eggs – as long as they are good. In many countries, people crowd the streets to watch colorful parades.
1. Answer true “T” or false “F”: (0.5m)
a. On Passover festival, people celebrate freedom from slavery. ( )
b. Young children receive many gifts such as candy, cakes, sweets,… on Easter day. ( )
2. Answer the questions: (1.5ms)
a. Where is Passover celebrated?

………………………………………………………………………………………
b. When does Easter happen ?

………………………………………………………………………………………
c. What do people do in many coutries ?

………………………………………………………………………………………
C. Writing: (3ms)
I. Rewrite these sentences below by using the requests in the brackets: (2ms)
1. There are some words. They are very difficult to translate. (Relative clause)
-> ....................................................................................................
2. The room is