Bộ 5 đề thi giữa kì 2 Tiếng Anh 9 Friends plus có đáp án (Đề số 5)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

For many people, Standard English (SE), (15) ______ main varieties are British English and American English, is the correct use of English. But is this really the case?

Most people understand SE, but only (16) ______ them use it in their everyday conversations. It is used more in formal writing such as emails, essays, newspaper articles, letters, etc. Although SE is a minority variety, it is regarded (17) ______ more respect than other varieties. It is often used by the government, the news media, and the teachers in schools and universities. (18) ______, it is the variety of English that is taught to foreign students – like you.

However, claiming SE is the (19) ______ of English is unfair to non-native speakers. In fact, millions of people in the world speak non-standard varieties of English. Therefore, instead of focusing too much on SE, which is not used that often anyway, it is more crucial to learn how to communicate effectively in English.

(Adapted from SGK THiNK 9)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 26 to 31.

The future is far away!

Alyssa Carson is a teenager and she already has big ambitions for her future. If her dreams come true, she’ll fly into space.

So, is this just a dream? No. Alyssa made the decision when she was three years old because the idea was exciting and “no one's been there!” After that, she read lots of books on Mars and attended her first space camp when she was seven. Since then she’s learned a lot about travel to other planets. It’s an expensive trip, which requires many years of training. This is a problem for Alyssa’s family, but they try to support her. As her father explains, “When you see how enthusiastic she is, you have to be there for her.” Alyssa believes we are ‘the Mars generation’ and that the mission to Mars will help us get to know the planet better.

More than 100,000 people have already applied for a journey to Mars. If they pass the tests, like Alyssa, they will start a training programme. It’s also important to speak several languages if you want to be an astronaut. Alyssa speaks Spanish, French, Chinese and some Turkish, so this should be enough! She also has a certificate in scuba diving and is already working on obtaining her pilot’s licence. Both these things, as well as a certificate in skydiving, are essential for an astronaut’s training.

(Adapted from SGK English Discovery 9)

Today with tall buildings everywhere, many people feel the need to reconnect with nature. But as cities grow, finding peaceful green spaces becomes harder. (32) ______.

Choose Natural Interiors

Use furniture made from recycled or natural materials like bamboo or wood to create a warm atmosphere. Decorate with large windows to bring in natural light, (33) ______.

Create an Outdoor Space

(34) ______. Place a bird feeder or colorful flowers to attract birds and butterflies. A cozy corner with a swing or soft seating can be the perfect spot to relax after a long day.

Grow Your Own Kitchen Garden

You don’t need a big backyard to grow fresh herbs and vegetables—balconies and windows work too! Start with easy-to-grow herbs like coriander or mint, (35) ______.

(Adapted from news18.com)

You don’t need a big backyard to grow fresh herbs and vegetables—balconies and windows work too! Start with easy-to-grow herbs like coriander or mint, (35) ______.