What are the sample 1st-semester question papers for 9th-grade History and Geography in Vietnam? What is the form of certification for completion of lower secondary education for 9th-grade students in Vietnam?

What are the sample 1st-semester question papers for 9th-grade History and Geography in Vietnam?

Students may refer to the following sample 1st-semester question papers for 9th-grade History and Geography:

1st-semester question papers for 9th-grade History and Geography

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (2.0 points)

Question 1. The two major rice production areas in our country are:

A. Red River Delta, coastal delta of the Central region.

B. Red River Delta, Mekong River Delta.

C. Mekong River Delta, coastal delta of the Central region.

D. Thanh Hoa - Nghe An Delta, Mekong River Delta.

Question 2. Brackish water aquaculture in our country is most favorable in which areas?

A. River systems, streams, ponds, and lakes.

B. Bays, gulfs, and seas near islands.

C. Major fishing grounds.

D. Tidal flats, lagoons, mangrove forest strips.

Question 3. Based on the Vietnam Geography Atlas, name the two largest industrial centers in our country:

A. Hanoi and Da Nang.

B. Hanoi and Hai Phong.

C. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

D. Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho.

Question 4. The greatest advantage of the agricultural, forestry, and fishery processing industry in our country is:

A. Abundant local raw materials.

B. Large consumption market.

C. Significant investment.

D. High level of expertise.

Question 5. Based on the Vietnam Geography Atlas, which highway is considered the backbone of our national road system?

A. Highway 5.

B. Highway 1A.

C. Highway 18.

D. Highway 22.

Question 6. The characteristic index to evaluate postal and telecommunications development is:

A. Internet subscribers

B. Telephone density

C. Express delivery

D. Websites

Question 7. Which of the following provinces does not belong to the Red River Delta region?

A. Nam Dinh.

B. Quang Ninh.

C. Hung Yen.

D. Ninh Binh.

Question 8. The natural strength that allows the Red River Delta to strongly develop winter crops is:

A. Fertile alluvial soil.

B. Abundant surface water.

C. A cold winter season.

D. Flat terrain.

B. ESSAY (3.0 points)

Question 1. (1.5 points). Discuss the strengths of the natural resources in the Northern midland and mountainous areas for economic development.

Question 2. a. (1.0 points)

Given the following data table:

Tourist numbers and tourism revenue of our country, period 2000 – 2014

Comment on the tourism development situation of our country during the period 2000 - 2014.

b. (0.5 points): What is the significance of the establishment of the Northern Key Economic Region in the development of our country's economy?

History Section

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (2.0 points)

Question 1. Regarding the Soviet Union's economy, what was the primary focus of the mission to industrialize socialism?

A. Prioritizing the development of heavy industry.

B. Building a material base for socialism.

C. Investing in machinery manufacturing industry.

D. Laying the foundation for industrial reform.

Question 2. When was Nguyen Ai Quoc elected to the Peasant International Council?

A. June 1924.

B. June 1925.

C. October 1924.

D. October 1923.

Question 3. What was the cause leading to World War II?

A. Conflicts among imperial countries over colonies.

B. Conflicts over markets and colonies among imperial countries.

C. Conflicts over the Soviet Union.

D. Japan starting the war.

Question 4. During the period 1939-1945, the world formed two opposing blocs which were?

A. The United Kingdom, France, USA and Germany, Italy, Japan.

B. The United Kingdom, France, USA and Russia, Japan, Germany.

C. The UK-France-Russia bloc and Germany, Italy, Japan.

D. The United Kingdom, France, USA and Russia, Japan, Germany.

Question 5. One of the consequences of the Cold War was?

A. Fascism was destroyed, ending the world war.

B. The Soviet Union and socialist countries were embargoed by the USA and capitalist countries.

C. The world was always in a tense state, facing opposition between two camps, triggering wars and conflicts in various global regions.

D. Territorial and border disputes occurred among world regions.

Question 6. What was the Soviet Union's foreign policy from 1945 to 1991?

A. Committed to maintaining global peace and security, supporting the liberation struggle movements worldwide.

B. Committed to maintaining global peace and security, providing substantial material and spiritual support to socialist countries and liberation movements globally.

C. Committed to maintaining global peace and security, providing substantial material and spiritual support to socialist countries.

D. Committed to maintaining global peace and security, opposing capitalist countries.

Question 7. What historical event occurred in Cuba on January 01, 1959?

A. The fall of the Batista dictatorship.

B. Victory of the Bay of Pigs.

C. The attack on Moncada Barracks.

D. Fidel Castro and 81 fighters returned to the country aboard the Granma.

Question 8. What led to the formation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 1967?

A. Working together for development and limiting the influence of major powers in the region.

B. Influence of regional linkage trends.

C. The need for cooperative development.

D. To prevent the influence of communism in the region.

B. ESSAY (3.0 points)

Question 1. (1.5 points). Describe Nguyen Ai Quoc's activities in France and their significance.

Question 2. (1.0 points) Evaluate the impact of World War II on the history of humankind.

Question 3. (0.5 points) On September 3, 1945, in the first session of the government, Ho Chi Minh said, "An ignorant nation is a weak nation." Relate this famous statement of President Ho Chi Minh to the current nation-building efforts.

*Note: The information is for reference purposes only./.

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What is the form of certification for completion of lower secondary education for 9th-grade students in Vietnam?

According to Article 34 of the Education Law 2019 on certification for completion of primary education and issuance of lower secondary diploma and upper secondary diploma:

Certification for completion of primary education and issuance of lower secondary diploma and upper secondary diploma

1. Students who complete the primary education programme and meet the requirements set by the Minister of Education and Training will be certified in their official academic records by a primary school principal that they have completed primary education.

2. Students who complete the lower secondary education programme and meet the requirements set by the Minister of Education and Training will be issued with diplomas of lower secondary education by the head of an educational specialized agency under the management of a provincial People’s Committee.

3. Students who complete the upper secondary education programme and meet the requirements set by the Minister of Education and Training will be eligible to take the examination. Those who pass the examination are issued with diplomas of upper secondary education by the head of an educational specialized agency under the management of a provincial People’s Committee.

Students who complete upper secondary education and meet the requirements set by the Minister of Education and Training will be eligible to take the examination. Those who do not take the examination or fail the examination are issued with certificates by the school principal that they have completed general education.

Certificate for completion of general education is used to register for the examination for the upper secondary diploma per learners' wish or per the requirements to continue studying in vocational education and is used in specific cases as prescribed by law.

4. Students with lower secondary diplomas and studying a vocational secondary programme in institutions of vocational education, after completing the programme, are eligible to take the examination certifying the upper secondary education knowledge as prescribed by the Minister of Education and Training. Those who pass the examination are issued with certificates by the head of an educational institution teaching upper secondary cultural knowledge that they have achieved sufficient upper secondary education knowledge.

Certificate for achieving sufficient upper secondary education knowledge is used to continue studying a higher qualification of vocational education and is used in specific cases as prescribed by law.

Grade 9 students who complete the lower secondary education programme and meet the requirements set by the Minister of Education and Training will be issued with diplomas of lower secondary education by the head of an educational specialized agency under the management of a provincial People’s Committee.

Thus, the issuance of lower secondary diplomas is a form of certification for completion of lower secondary education for 9th-grade students.

What are the 07 prohibited acts for 9th-grade students in Vietnam?

Under Article 37 of the lower secondary school, upper secondary school and multi-level school charter issued with Circular 32/2020/TT-BGDDT:

1. Disrespect the dignity, honor or bodily integrity of teachers, officials and staff of their schools, other people and other students.

2. Act dishonestly in learning, examinations or admission process.

3. Buy, sell or use alcohol, tobacco, drugs, other stimulants, firecrackers or explosives.

4. Use mobile phones and other devices in class for purposes other than learning and without the teacher's permission.

5. Fight or disrupt public or school order or security.

6. Use or exchange cultural products that incite violence or contain indecent materials; use toys or play games that impede their own healthy development.

7. Students shall not commit other prohibited acts provided for by regulations of law.