ĐỒNG KHỞI- ĐỀ THAM KHẢO LỚP 9 - NH 2024-2025

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the
question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts).
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. producers B. criminals C. directions D. astronauts
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
/i:/
A. cafeteria B. rainforest C. scenic D. explore
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. encourage B. mechanic C. spectacular D. implement
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. disturb B. access C. obese D. maintain
5. I climbed all the way to the _________ of Mount Elbrus. There was a fantastic view from the top.
A. formation B. summit = peak C. nature D. volume
6. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator is good exercise _________ it might take a little longer.
A. though B. since C. despite D. because of
7. It is very important for the elderly __________ learning new skills to stay employed.
A. to help B. to join C. to keep D. to give
8. Our city is trying to improve the _________ so that drivers can see them better.
A. traffic jam B. pedestrians C. rush hour D. crosswalks
9. At 9.30 a.m. yesterday, while David __________ wildlife, his cousins _________ photos.
A. watches / take B. were watching / was taking
C. watched / took D. was watching / were taking
10. Lots of teenagers are addicted __________ social media, spending hours scrolling through feeds and
posting updates daily.
A. on B. to C. from D. with
11. The government aims __________ more affordable apartments for low-income people in the city.
A. to build B. building C. build D. to building
12. He listened to a great ___________ about future technology and its impact.
A. demand B. media C. podcast D. apprenticeship
13. Brian: “The hike wasn’t __________ I thought it would be, and the view was spectacular.”
Jenny: “Yeah. It wasn’t bad at all.”
A. harder B. as difficult as C. far easy D. a bit longer
14. Tom: "Should rangers let tourists explore on their own?"
Daisy: "__________"
A. Yes, I do. B. Yeah, I like it.
C. No. I hate them. . D. No. That’ll cause damage.
Answers: 1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______ 6. ______ 7. ______
8. ______ 9. ______ 10. ______ 11. ______ 12. ______ 13. ______ 14. ______

II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16.
(0.5 pt)

15. This road sign means:

A. You can’t walk here.
B. Place for pedestrian crossing.
C. Don’t cross the street.
D. Stop walking here.
 16. What does the notice mean?
A. The English class must take their workbooks to the
language laboratory.
Mr. John’s English lesson today will
be in Room 24D beside the language B. The room for English lessons is changing because of
laboratory. He’s off sick, so use the the test.
lesson to revise for the test. Bring C. Students of the English class can do some revision
your workbooks!
for the test in the language laboratory.
.
D. The usual English teacher cannot attend today’s
lesson.

Answers: 15. __________ 16. __________

III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Traffic jams affect people (17) ________ dozens of cities across both the developed and developing world. While
alternative ways of getting around are available, most people still choose their cars because they are looking for
convenience, comfort and privacy. The most (18) ________ technique for reducing city traffic is called
congestion pricing, whereby cities charge a toll to enter certain parts of town at certain times of day. In (19)
_______, if the toll is high enough, some drivers will cancel their trips or go by bus or train. Another way to
reduce rush hour traffic is for employers to implement flex time, (20) ________ lets employees travel to and from
work at off-peak traffic times to avoid the rush hour. Employers can also allow more staff to work from home
(21) _________ keep more cars off the road altogether. Some urban planners still believe that the best way to
(22) _________ traffic congestion is to build more roads, especially roads that can take drivers around or over
crowded city streets. But such techniques do not really keep cars off the road; they only accommodate more of
them.

17. A. for B. in C. with D. to

18. A. imaginary B. agreeable C. promising D. optional
19. A. theory B. case C. stead D. contrast
20. A. when B. where C. who D. which
21. A. so as to B. in order that C. with the aim to D. as soon as
22. A. cause B. disappear C. ease D. discourage
Answers: 17. __________ 18. __________ 19. __________
20. __________ 21. __________ 22. __________
IV. Read the following passage carefully. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False
and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the statements in the questions 27 and 28.
(1.5 pts)
There is a link between innovation and job opportunities. As technology continues to develop, some jobs will
become less popular than they used to be in the past while others will become popular.
I believe that being a robotics engineer will become one of the most popular jobs in the future. These engineers
will design and develop robots for different purposes in almost every field, in particular surgery, where the
practice needs to be accurate in order not to put patients in danger. Underwater or faraway planet exploration will
also put these engineers in high demand. Besides earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires and other natural disasters,
illnesses and diseases are also big problems that we need to solve. I think we will need new types of medication,
in particular vaccines, to save people from new illnesses and diseases. For this reason, a scientist, especially
medical scientists, will become popular. Sustainable energy engineers will also be a popular job. These engineers
develop and implement renewable energy solutions, such as solar power or wind energy to reduce the impact of
human activities on the environment.
The impact of innovations or new technology on the job market is obvious. Therefore, it is important to learn
new skills to find a place in the changing job market.
 23. Some jobs will become more popular than they used to be in the past as a result of the development of
technology. --> False
24. Robots will make the surgery practice safe so as not to put patients in danger. --> True
25. There is a lot of public concern about illnesses and diseases. --> True
26. The impact of innovations or new technology on the job market is invisible. --> False
27. Which word has the CLOSEST meaning to the word “implement” in line 10?
A. apply B. damage C. remove D. stop
28. What is the writer’s purpose?
A. to talk about renewable energy in the future.
B. to explain how dangerous diseases are if there are no vaccines.
C. to suggest the importance of learning new skills for job opportunities.
D. to say that robotics engineers can help in many different areas.
Answers: 23. __________ 24. __________ 25. __________
26. __________ 27. __________ 28. __________
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1.5 pts)
29. It is not easy for most smokers to admit that they are ______________.
addicts (ADDICTION)
30. Our primary concern is the ________________
maintenance of discipline in the school. (MAINTAIN)
31. Michael and his friends have already spent _________________
considerable time in Rome. (CONSIDER)
32. There are very few new buildings, so the village is largely _____________.
unspoiled (SPOIL)
33. Water coolers are arranged ________________
accessibly throughout the campus. (ACCESS)
34. Lots of people dream that they can ____________
own a home in an urban city one day. (OWNER)
Answers: 29. ________________ 30. ________________ 31. ________________
32. ________________ 33. ________________ 34. ________________
VI. Look at the entry of the word ‘limited’ in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to
complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)

35. Researchers studying the natural wonders face

challenges due to the
_______________
limited resources.

36. Access to the art exhibit will be _________________

limited to
50 members only.

Answers: 35. ______________________

36. ______________________

VII. Rewrite the following sentences using the given words. (1.0 pt)
37. “Let’s not consume too many sugary drinks to promote good health.” the doctor said.
 The doctor suggested not _________________________________________________________________
consuming too many sugary drinks to promote good health.
38. Nam’s electric bike broke down. He had to take a bus to school. (WHOSE)
 Nam, __________________________________________________________________________
whose electric bike broke down, had to take a bus to school.
39. The movie was too long for her to see through.
 It was such______________________________________________________________________
a long movie that she couldn't see it through.
40. You must pay attention to science lessons or you won’t understand them.
 If you don’t______________________________________________________________________
pay attention to science lessons, you won't understand them.

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