LTB- ĐỀ THAM KHẢO KIỂM TRA GIỮA KỲ II - FRIENDS PLUS 9

II. Choose the word having different stress pattern (0.5pt)

5. A. encourage B. consider C. imagine D. sociable
6. A. astronaut B. explorer C. inventor D. translator
III. Choose the word having different sound in the underlined part from the others(0.5pt)
7. A. discover B. become C. extrovert D. comfort
8. A. designed B. scientist C. historian D. research
IV. Choose the word or phrase (A,B,C,D) that best completes each sentenceor answer the questions (2.5 pts)
9. Boy: What helps people adapt _________ changes in their job?
Girl: Being open-minded and flexible.
A. to B. at C. for D. on
10. Mary: How can we encourage people to be more responsible __________ their actions?
You: By educating them
A. about B. of C. on D. for
11. Helen: What do you plan to study at university?
Bailey: I’m going to study tourism at university ________ I can become a tour guide.
A. but B. so that C. because D. and
12. Merry: How does technology enable us _______ more convenient lives?
Ben: We can access vast amounts of information online, connect with people across the globe instantly, etc..
A. to live B. live C. living D. have lived
13. Sam: How did people invent Coca-Cola? At first, John hoped to cure headaches with ______ of cola leaves
and cola nuts, but later it turned out to be something different because of the accident caused by his assistant.
A. an invention B. a mixture C. an illness D. a design
14. Eric : Which ______________ cause the most deaths?
Rosie: I think sharks are the most harmful animals.
A. planets B. species C. aliens D. diseases
15. Child: Why do we have to avoid polluting the ocean?
Mom: If we continue to pollute the oceans, many marine animals will _______.
A. extinction B. become more active C. become extinct D. extinct
16. Tom: I think we should take this summer course.
Helen: That's a great idea! We can develop ____ skills like teamwork, confidence and independence
A. responsible B. imaginative C. hard-working D. beneficial
17. Miss Lee: “Please describe yourself.” - Rachel: “_______”
A. Tell me about yourself. B. That would be great.
C. It all sounds positive. D. I suppose I’m an optimist.
18. Interviewer: “What are the chances of a really big meteor hitting the Earth?”
Interviewee: “_______”
A. If you think about it. B. I'm not in favor of it.
C. I believe there’s little chance of that happening. D. As far as I can see it.
V. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign: (0.5pt)
19. What does this notice mean?
A. You should pay for cinema parking in the shopping centre.
B. When you want to see a film, you must drive to the shopping centre cinema.
C. Cinema visitors should use a different car park.
D. The cinema park belongs to the shopping centre.

20. What does this sign mean?

A. Stop immediately
B. Give way to other vehicles
C. Speed up
D. Turn left
VI. Supply the correct form of the word (1.5pt)
21. They first ………………………. this protein about five years ago. (discovery)
22. He wasn’t very …………………………. and kept things to himself. (communicate)
23. Rosy made her home in Rome and travelled ………………….…… in North Africa. (adventure)
24. Mozambique became …………………………. in 1975. (depend)
25. I have had a and ……………………… rewarding career as a teacher. (challenge)
26. Early …………………………. of cancers is vitally important. (detect)
VII. Read and choose the best answer that best fits the space in the following passage (1.5 pt)

English is often considered to be the international language of science. The (27) ____________ of English
never stops going hand in hand with many world-changing discoveries and inventions. English (28)
____________ to stand the test of time and becomes an effective tool in communication, in the documentation,
and sharing of discoveries and inventions.
In communication, the use of English helps to promote international cooperation and aims to encourage
significant scientific advancements. English enables scientists, engineers, explorers and inventors worldwide (29)
__________ of new ideas and to share their findings.
For ease of information storage and sharing, scientists like (30) ____________ English to document and share the
knowledge of inventions and discoveries, creating easy access to the development of various fields.
The reaches of human thought (31) __________ thanks to scientific publications (original or translated versions)
on, for example, Isaac Newton's law of gravitation, Thomas Edison's key inventions including the light bulb and
recorded sound, Christopher Columbus's and James Cook's explorations of new lands, etc. Therefore, translating
a wide variety (32) ___________ books written by non-English speaking scientists into English allow the books
to reach the masses.
27. A. alternative B. spread C. discovery D. threat
28. A. improves B. proves C. allows D. adapts
29. A. to think B. to thinking C. think D. thought
30. A. thinking B. employing C. creating D. making
31. A. widened B. is widened C. widen D. are widened
32. A. of B.in C. for D. to

VIII. Read the passage, then finish the tasks below (1.5 pt)

Being friendly is an important skill that can help you a lot in school and in your future job. Get out of your
safe zone to become friendlier. Join groups or clubs that share your interests; this is a natural way to meet people
who share your interests. Actively taking part in class discussions and group projects will not only help you do
better in school but also help you get to know your peers better.
Actively listen and ask open-ended questions to show that you are interested in what other people have to say.
Keep in mind the names and little things about the people you meet; this will help you connect with them more
deeply. To seem friendly, smile and keep your body language upbeat. It's okay to start a chat or ask someone to
study or hang out with you.
Use social media to stay in touch, but make sure you also talk to people in person. Go to parties, events, and
social get-togethers on campus to meet new people. Be willing to learn from people who have different
backgrounds and points of view.
Finally, be real and honest with yourself. Honesty and mutual respect are the building blocks of real relationships.
Your social group will grow, and your college experience will be more enjoyable if you give it time and effort.
33. Being friendly is only important for your personal life, not your future career. ______
34. Joining clubs or groups that align with your interests is a good way to meet like-minded people. ______
35. Active listening involves asking closed-ended questions. ______
36. It's better to focus solely on social media interactions rather than face-to-face conversations. ______
37. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Ways to develop an important skill B. The importance of body language
C. Steps to make friends D. Social skills
38. What is suggested as a way to appear more approachable?
A. Avoid eye contact B. Use negative body language
 C. Speak loudly and interrupt others D. Smile and maintain positive body language
IX. Look at the entry of the word “creative” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)

39. Jack wants to be a poet one day, so he

is always into ___________________.

40. Sam has just got the promotion for the

position of marketing manager because
she is passionate about
__________________ to sell more and
more product.

X. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with words given. (1.0 pt)
41. We are sorry that we won’t be able to help you.
 We wish ________________________________________________________________
42. By applying these methods, you will succeed.
 If _____________________________________________________________________
43. Peter is my close friend. He has won the science talent contest.
 Peter, ___________________________________________________________________
44. He is interested in finding out new things.
 He ______________________________________________________________________
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1. Discover (v):
2. Discovery (n):
3. Explore (v):
4. Exploration (n):
5. Capsule (n):
6. Drug (n):
7. Microchip (n):
8. Headache (n):
9. Species (n):
10. Invent (v):
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13. Use (v):
14. Useful (adj):
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16. Necessary (adj):
17. Unnecessary (adj):
18. Necessity (n):
19. Design (v):
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21. System (n):
22. Modern (adj):
23. Modernize (v):
24. Primitive (adj):
25. Method (n):
26. Detect (v):
27. Enemy (n):
28. Pharmacist (n):
29. Hope (v):
30. Cure (v):
31. Mixture (n):
32. Leave (n):
33. Nut (n):
34. Assistant (n):
35. Accidentally (adv):
36. Experiment (v,n):
37. Implant (v):
38. Imagine (v):
39. Imagination (n):
40. Astronaut (n):
41. Aluminum (n):
42. Science (n):
43. Scientist (n):
44. Scientific (adj):
45. Adapt (v):
46. Research (v):
47. Researcher (n):
48. Develop (v):
49. Development (n
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51. Variety (n):
52. Create (v):
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54. Field (n):
55. Reaches of human thought
56. Reach the masses:
57. Language (n):
58. International (adj):
59. Common (adj):
60. Globalised (adj):
61. Device (n):