A. GRAMMAR AND KNOWLEDGE
Choose the correct answer: (3ms)
1. Nga is very tired _______, she has to finish her homework before she goes to bed.
a. as a result b. because c. therefore d. however
2. If the rice paddies ______ polluted, the rice plants will die.
a. is b. was c. are d. were
3. Lan suggested _______ to the cinema tonight.
a. go b. to go c. went d. going
4. What songs do people often sing _______ Christmas?
a. at b. in c. on d. of
5. An architect is someone _______ designs buildings.
a. that b. which c. Ф d. whom
6. My radio, _________ isn’t very old, has suddenly stopped working.
a. that b. who c. which d. Ф
B. READING
Use the words in the box to complete the passage: (3ms)
Television is one of (1) ______________ most important means of communication. It (2) _____________
pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a TV set can sit in his
house and watch the president (3) ____________ a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war
being fought and watch statesmen trying (4) _______________ bring about peace. Though television,
home (5) ____________ can see and learn about people, places and (6) _____________ in faraway lands.
TV even takes its viewers out of the world.
C. WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences, as directed in parentheses (2ms)
1. I am fond of music. I can’t play any instruments. (Although)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. The students kept on studying. There was noise outside. (Though)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. My bike had disappeared. I had left it at the gate. (Which)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The boy will be punished. He threw that stone. (Who)

6. c
B. READING
Use the words in the box to complete the passage: (3ms)
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1. the
2. brings
3. make
4. to
5. viewers
6. things
C. WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences, as directed in parentheses (2ms)
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1. Although I am fond of music, I can’t play any instruments.
2. The students kept on studying though there was noise outside.
3. My bike, which I had left it at the gate, had disappeared.
4. The boy who threw that stone will be punished.

D. Listen
Listen to talk, hen complete the blank: (2ms)
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1. A city
2. Night market
3. Thai crafts
4. A favorite
• Tape transcript
Chiang Mai is city in Thailand that has a wonderful night market. In the evening, the main street is lined
with small stands and shops that sell almost anything you can imagine, some stands sell jewelry or
clothing, others sell traditional Thai crafts, and still others sell fresh fruit and spices. It’s easy to spend an
entire evening just booking at everything, if you decide to buy something, you won’t be disappointed. The

2. They are poor. They are always neatly dressed. (Though)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. He works in a factory. It makes bicycle. (Which)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The woman has gone away. The woman sang here last night. (Who)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

D. Listen
Listen to talk, hen complete the blank: (2ms)
Chiang Mai is (1) _____________ in Thailand.
Has a wonderful (2) _______________ .
Others sell traditional (3) and still others sell fresh fruit and spices.
The night market is (4) ____________ for many people.
Phòng Giáo Dục Tuy An
Trường THCS Nguyễn Viết Xuân
THE SECOND SEMESTER TEST (Đề 2)
English 9
Time: 45 ’
Class 9 …
Name: …………………………
brings , the , thing s, make , to , viewers
MAXTRIX
CONTENTS KNOWING UDERSTANDING USING
A X
B X X
C X
D X X
A. GRAMMAR AND KNOWLEDGE
Choose the correct answer: (3ms)
(Mỗi câu đúng 0,5 điểm)

• Tape transcript
Chiang Mai is city in Thailand that has a wonderful night market. In the evening, the main street is lined
with small stands and shops that sell almost anything you can imagine, some stands sell jewelry or
clothing, others sell traditional Thai crafts, and still others sell fresh fruit and spices. It’s easy to spend an
entire evening just booking at everything, if you decide to buy something, you won’t be disappointed. The
prices are very reasonable, there are a lot of wonderful attractions in Chiang Mai, but the night market is a
favorite for many people.
KEY OF THE SECOND SEMESTER TEST (2)
English 9