This self-authored practice paper uses a poster test context to combine grade-appropriate language, reading evidence and writing; it is a reference exercise rather than an official school paper.
ĐỀ ÔN THI HỌC KÌ 1 TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9 – ĐỀ SỐ 14
Thời gian làm bài gợi ý: 60 phút | Tổng điểm: 10 điểm
Phần I. Language – 3,0 điểm
6 câu, mỗi câu 0,5 điểm.
- Câu 1 (0,5 điểm). If we ____ the test tomorrow, we will use the same room.
A. repeat
B. repeated for second conditional
C. had repeated
D. will repeat - Câu 2 (0,5 điểm). The team, ____ had checked the source list, found one missing citation.
A. who for a person group
B. which
C. where
D. whose it - Câu 3 (0,5 điểm). We avoided ____ a strong claim from one small sample.
A. make
B. to make
C. making
D. made - Câu 4 (0,5 điểm). The results were mixed, ____ the report remained cautious.
A. although of
B. because of
C. but therefore not
D. so - Câu 5 (0,5 điểm). She said, “I changed the chart.” → She said that she ____ the chart.
A. had changed
B. changes tomorrow
C. will change yesterday
D. is change - Câu 6 (0,5 điểm). I wish the instructions ____ easier to follow.
A. are
B. were
C. will be
D. being
Phần II. Reading – 3,0 điểm
Ben and a student team examined two poster designs. Their purpose was to find which design communicates more clearly. During the first observation, the second week had more visitors. Instead of treating that result as final, the team introduced reverse the order. In the next observation, the test became more balanced. The students recorded the conditions of each trial so that later comparisons would not rely on memory alone.
Câu 1 (0,6 điểm). What was introduced or compared in the poster test scenario?
Câu 2 (0,6 điểm). Using the poster test context, why did the students carry out the activity?
Câu 3 (0,6 điểm). As part of the poster test exercise, what went wrong or became difficult in the first observation?
Câu 4 (0,6 điểm). For this poster test reading-and-language task, which modification did the team make?
Câu 5 (0,6 điểm). For the poster test activity, what result followed the modification?
Phần III. Writing – 4,0 điểm
Câu 1 (1,0 điểm). Rewrite one idea from the poster test passage with a third conditional or modal perfect.
Câu 2 (1,0 điểm). Write one sentence acknowledging a limitation of the poster test activity.
Câu 3 (2,0 điểm). Write 170–220 words arguing for complete and transparent reporting when several analyses or outcomes are possible.
ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHI TIẾT
Phần I
- Câu 1: A. First conditional uses present simple in the if-clause.
- Câu 2: B. Which can refer to a team as an organisation in this sentence.
- Câu 3: C. Avoid + V-ing.
- Câu 4: D. So shows consequence.
- Câu 5: A. Past perfect marks the earlier action in reported speech.
- Câu 6: B. Wish about the present uses a past form.
Phần II
Câu 1. Two poster designs.
Câu 2. To find which design communicates more clearly.
Câu 3. The second week had more visitors.
Câu 4. Reverse the order.
Câu 5. The test became more balanced.
Phần III
Câu 1. Use the form to discuss an unreal past alternative.
Câu 2. Use formal, precise language.
Câu 3. Include a practical example.
Nhận xét
Review this poster test paper by separating grammar errors, evidence missed in the reading, and claims in the writing that need clearer support.