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SAMPLE QUESTION FOR VSTEP LISTENING TEST

PART 1

There are eight questions in this part. For each question there are four options and a short
recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. You now have 48
seconds to look through the questions and the options in each question.

1. Where would this announcement most likely be heard?

A. At a train station

B. At an airport

C. On a boat

D. In a parking lot

2. What will the weather be like in the hills tomorrow?

A. There will be a lot of rain.

B. There will be some light wind.

C. It will be very sunny.

D. It will be very cold.

3. Which activity can people under 14 do alone?

A. Mountain climbing

B. Windsurfing

C. Horse-riding

D. Skydiving

4. At what time will the art gallery open this weekend?

A. 9:30

B. 10:15

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C. 10:30

D. 11:15

PART 2

Directions: In this part, you will hear one conversation. The conversation will NOT be
repeated. There are FOUR questions for the conversation. For each question, choose the
correct answer A, B, C or D.

1. Why did Philip start riding mountain bikes?

A. He was tired of doing other sports.

B. He was keen to enter a competition.

C. He was sure he had the skills for it.

D. He was encouraged by his mother.

2. What does Philip like to do as soon as he finishes a race?

A. chat with his fans

B. sign autographs

C. give TV interviews

D. take photographs with fans

3. Philip says that, compared to other racers, he ________.

A. works harder in the gym

B. learns a lot about techniques

C. trains on difficult roads

D. has the best bike available

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4. As well as racing, what is Philip planning to do?

A. appear in a film

B. start a new business

C. publish a book

D. advertise bikes

PART 3

Directions: You will hear three different talks or lectures. In each talk or lecture there are
five questions. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. You will hear
the talks or lectures only once.

1. According to the speaker, people who do not major in journalism or writing _______.

A. can still pursue a career in journalism

B. cannot become professional journalists

C. can only write for specialist publications

D. know very little about news reporting

2. According to the speaker, in order to be offered a job, what do journalists need to do

first?

A. Ask for references from national publications

B. Provide evidence showing that you can write good articles

C. Apply for small publications like local magazines first

D. Improve computer as well as typewriting skills

3. According to the speaker, writing music or films reviews can help new journalists
______.

A. to make valuable contacts in journalism

B. to gain experience in writing

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C. to overcome stress and pressure from work

D. to get more job opportunities

4. The man mentions working for his brother’s web design company to illustrate that ____.

A. young journalists have a very difficult start

B. having unrelated skills can also be an advantage

C. designing websites is a necessary skill

D. newspapers now come in many formats

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the speaker in the talk?

A. Journalists earn much more than those in other professions.

B. Journalists report all kinds of local and national news.

C. Journalists may enjoy some benefits while doing their job.

D. Journalists should write in a way that attracts readers.

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