ĐỀ THI CUỐI HỌC KÌ 2 MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 9
I. LISTENING
1. Listen to a teacher of English talking to her students about the number of people speaking English in the world. Fill each of the gaps with NO MORE THAN TWO words and or a number. You will listen TWICE.
Name of country
Speakers by number
Speakers by percentage

(1) ______
231 million
64.3%

The UK
(2) ______
16.6%

Canada
21.2 million
(3) ______

Australia
18.8 million
4.7%

Others
 
(4) ______

Total
360 – (5) ______ million
 

2. Listen to a conversation between two friends about their travel experience. Fill each of the gaps with ONE word. You will listen TWICE.
Nick and Thomas spent one month travelling the (1) ______ Road, which is in China. It was opened more than 2,000 years ago. What is special is that they didn’t travel by car but they (2) ______. They had to pack their bags carefully because they didn’t want to take anything that they didn’t need. Some days they travelled about 80 kilometres, but other days – when they were (3) ______ – they didn’t go very far at all. And sometimes, they got lifts on trucks. They didn’t plan the trip very carefully, and they often (4) ______ their plans. They slept in tents. The best thing about travelling this way is that they met (5) ______ people. They even saw inside a traditional home and had dinner with the family!
II. READING
1. Read the information about three applicants for the AC post for Teen Language Centre. For questions 1. - 10, complete the numbered spaces of the table with ONE word or number from the passage.
Rebecca Owen. I am the mother of 5 teenagers, so obviously I feel I can get on well with teens. My passion is teaching, inspiring and challenging children to love learning. I am a lifelong learner myself. I have a degree in Teaching English as a Second Language and a Masters in Leadership and Curriculum Development. I’m also extremely proud to share that I am an army veteran. Currently my specialty is identifying gifted or talented students to enhance their potential. Thomas Brown. I have had the pleasure of teaching in language centers for the past thirty years. I received my teaching credential from the University of California at Riverside. I have had special training in early literacy development and in cognitively guided instruction in mathematics through our district. My hobbies include traveling, cooking, and snorkeling. I look forward to a great year teaching your children. I love to incorporate plays, art, and music in my curriculum.  Julia Finn. I have been teaching for nineteen years in Asia, and I count each year as a blessing! Teaching isn`t just a job; it`s a mission. Our main goal as teachers is to teach the basic academic skills, and I also believe it`s important for children to develop good moral character, respect for authority, and respect toward their peers. When I`m not teaching, I enjoy reading, bowling, journal and poetry writing, brisk walks on the beach, and collecting rocks and fossils. 
 
Gender
Experience/ Qualification
View on education
Specialization
Hobbies

Rebecca Owen
(1) __________
a (2) __________ in TESOL
+ A masters in Leadership and Curriculum Development
N/A
(3) __________
talented students
N/A

Thomas Brown
male
(4) __________ years working at language centers
University of California at (5) __________
early (6) __________
development
traveling, cooking, and (7) __________

Julia Finn
female
(8) __________
Years in Asia
Education is a (9) __________
N/A
journal and (10) __________
writing

2. Read the following passage and answer the questions. Circle A, B or C.
A freelancer is a self-employed person who is not necessarily committed to a particular employer long-term. There are many reasons why independent work is on the rise, but two things have mainly fueled the trend. NEW PLATFORMS FOR PAIRING FREELANCERS WITH BUSINESSES These days, devices, apps, and other personal technology let us communicate with one another from virtually everywhere. But there’s another kind of technology that plays even a bigger role – platforms designed to match companies with freelancers. New online marketplaces are launching in a wide range of categories, helping talented freelancers to find jobs in their chosen fields. Vlance.vn is one such platform operating in Vietnam. CO-WORKING SPACES IN MAJOR CITIES It`s not uncommon for independent workers to feel isolated. But the rise of co-working spaces in urban centers is changing that, offering freelancers all the needed support and resources. They also create a collaborative ambience you’d find at any cutting-edge company