GRADE 9 – END-OF-TERM 1 – TEST 2 -FORM 2025

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs
from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
questions.
Question 1: A. internet B. beautiful C. benefit D. occasion
Question 2: A. campus B. order C. event D. website
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from
Question 3: A. publish B. crier C. skill D. until
Question 4: A. talked B. watched C. stopped D. lived
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following
Question 5: The house is so small that I don't know where__________
A. to put B. putting C. puts D. put
Question 6: Smoking is harmful;__________, many people still smoke.
A. and B. however C. because D. so
Question 7: When Jack________me, I____________
A. phoned- was writing B. was phoning – wrote
C. phoned- writing D. has phoned- was writing
Question 8: You should have a dictionary to__________ the words that you don't know
their meanings.
A. look up B. look for C. look after D. look into
Question 9: She hasn't written to me________we met last time.
A. for B. before C. ago D. since
Question 10: Participating in teamwork activities helps students develop their____ skills.
A. socialize B. social C. society D. socially
Question 11: A/An _______ can provide guidance on academic and emotional matters.
A. community helper B. adolescence C. adulthood D. counsellor
Question 12: Robert: "Would you mind if I used your phone?" - William:________
A. Yes, I do B. No, thank you C. No, I can’t. D. Please do
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Local Community Event
Dear Everyone,
We're thrilled to announce (13) __ special event for our local community! On
October 15th, we will be hosting a community potluck dinner at the Community
Center. This event will feature a variety of fun activities including games, music,
and a shared meal. It's a wonderful (14) _ to connect with your neighbors and (15)
__ new friends.
We hope to see everyone there! Don't forget to bring your favorite dish to share
and enjoy the evening (16) ______ friends and family!
Best regards, Event Organizers

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13. A. an B. a C. the D. no article
14. A. benefit B. community C. opportunity D. handicraft
15. A. teach B. do C. take D. make
16. A. in B. to C. for D. with
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions
Question 17: Put the sentences (a-d) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to
make a logical text.
a. Secondly, the combination of tasty meats, vegetables, and fresh herbs creates a flavor
explosion in every bite.
b. Finally, the affordable price and convenience of banh mi make it a go-to meal for locals
and visitors.
c. My local specialty is "Banh mi", a Vietnamese sandwich that's become popular
worldwide.
d. Firstly, the bread is incredibly light and crispy, which goes perfectly with delicious
fillings.
A. c – d – a – b B. d – a – c - b C. d – c – a - b D. c – a – d - b
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most
appropriately.
a. In conclusion, you can eat banh my every day.
b. In conclusion, people can buy banh my at every street corner in Vietnam.
c. In conclusion, banh my is tasty, cheap and can replace rice.
d. In conclusion, banh mi is an icon of Vietnamese cuisine.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
City life is living in a large populated, technologically advanced area. (19) _____World
Health Organization, 54% of the world's population lived in urban areas by 2014. A city is
more advanced and complex (20)______ the countryside. Therefore, there are many
advantages in living (21)_______ a city. Technology makes our lives easy in a city. Cities
have many facilities like high-quality hospitals, educational institutes, banks, shops and
other business institutes. This makes our life (22)____________ because we can access
the facilities provided by these institutes and organizations without delay. Moreover, many
employment opportunities are available in the city as many major business institutes,
factories are (23)_______here. City life also gives us access to developed (24)______
such as parks, sport centers, playgrounds.
Question 19: A. So B. According to C. In order that D. In case
Question 20: A. much B. as C. than D. less
Question 21: A. to B. on C. in D. at
Question 22: A. violent B. easy C. difficult D. remote
Question 23: A. locates B. to locate C. located D. locate
Question 24: A. downtown B. public amenities C. priorities D. distractions
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 25: I’m sorry I can’t go to your birthday party.
A. I wish I will go to your birthday party. B. I wish I can go to your birthday party.
C. I wish I could go to your birthday party. D. I wish I can't go to your birthday party.
Question 26: My father stopped smoking two years ago.
A. My father has smoked for two years. B. My father hasn't smoked for two years.
C. My father hasn't smoke since two years. D. My father hasn't smoke for two years.
Mark the letter A, B. C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
made from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27: Funny / story/ loudly / children / laugh
A. The more funny the story is, the more loudly the children laughed.
B. The funnier the story was, the more loudly the children laughed.
C. The funnier the story was, the loudlier the children laugh.
D. The funnier the story was, the more loudlier the children laughed.
Question 28: He/ promise / not / miss / deadline.
A. He promised not missing the deadline.
B. He promised not to missing the deadline.
C. He promised not to miss the deadline.
D. He promised to not miss the deadline.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions
Question 29: What does this sign mean?
A. You shouldn’t cheat in the classroom.
B. You don’t have to cheat in the classroom.
C. It’s important not to cheat after class.
D. Cheating in the classroom is prohibited.
Question 30: What does this sign mean?
A. You are not allowed to make noise here.
B. You mustn’t keep quiet here.
C. Keeping the books quiet is required.
D. You can read book to keep quiet.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
English is my mother tongue. Besides, I can speak French and Spanish. I studied the two
languages when I was at high school. Now, I am still learning Spanish at the University.
As for me, mastering a foreign language is not easy. After studying a language, practice is
very necessary and useful. Travelling to the country where the target language is spoken
is very helpful, but if you cannot speak the language well enough you will certainly have
troubles. I also frequently go to the movies, watch television, listen to the radio in the
language I am trying to learn. Reading is another good way to learn. Books are good, but
I personally think newspapers and magazines are better. However, getting some
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knowledge of the language is the most important thing. Grammar and vocabulary should
be mastered first.
Question 31: The word “important” in the passage is OPPOSITE meaning to:
A. difficult B. additional C. magnificent D. insignificant
Question 32: The writer has learnt Spanish__________
A. at high school B. at high school and university C. at university D. in Spain
Question 33: Travelling may cause troubles if__________
A. you can speak the language badly enough.
B. you can communicate in the target language.
C; you cannot speak the language well enough.
D. you can speak the language well enough.
Question 34: Some useful ways to practice your target language are_____
A. all are correct. B. reading books in the language.
C. seeing films in the language. D. listening to the radio and watching TV in the
language.
Question 35: The most important thing is ___________.
A. reading books and newspaper. B. travelling to the country
C. practicing speaking D. getting some knowledge of the language
Question 36: The word “mastered” in the passage is CLOSEST meaning to:
A. learned by rote B. learned to do well C. concentrated D. recognized
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each
question, mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
In any towns and cities, local communities play an important role in everyday life. (37)
_______ and activities that bring people together. For example, they might hold festivals,
farmers' markets, or clean-up days. These events help to build relationships among
residents and create a sense of belonging.
Community centers are common places (38) ______, such as sports, art, and language
lessons. Many local communities also have volunteer groups that help those in need,
such as food banks or shelters for the homeless. By participating in these activities, (39)
______.
(40) _______. When residents support local shops and restaurants, they help boost the
local economy. A close-knit community often has better communication and cooperation,
which can lead to improvements in local services and facilities.
A. where people can join different classes and activities
B. Local businesses also benefit from a strong community
C. Local community groups often organize events
D. people can contribute to their community and make a positive impact
Question 37. _____ Question 38. _____ Question 39. _____ Question 40. ____

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ĐÁP ÁN

1D 6B 11 D 16 D 21 C 26 B 31 D 36 B
2C 7A 12 D 17 A 22 B 27 B 32 B 37 C
3B 8A 13 B 18 D 23 C 28 C 33 C 38 A
4D 9D 14 C 19 B 24 B 29 D 34 A 39 D
5A 10 B 15 D 20 C 25 C 30 A 35 D 40 B