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ÔN TẬP TIẾNG ANH NGHE BẬC 4
Theo Khung năng lực Ngoại ngữ 6 bậc
dùng cho Việt Nam
(Dành cho học viên)

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 TP. Hồ Chí Minh, tháng 3 năm 2020

CHƯƠNG I. CẤU TRÚC BÀI THI VSTEP 3-5 VÀ CÁCH TÍNH ĐIỂM

I. CẤU TRÚC BÀI THI VSTEP 3-5

Theo quyết định số 729/QĐ/BGDĐT của Bộ Giáo dục và Đào tạo, ban hành ngày 11
tháng 3 năm 2015. Bài thi Vstep bậc 3-5 gồm 4 kỹ năng: Nói, Nghe, Đọc và Viết
Kỹ Số câu
năng Mục đích Thời gian hỏi/nhiệm Dạng câu hỏi/nhiệm vụ
thi vụ bài thi bài thi
Nghe Kiểm tra các tiểu kĩ Khoảng 40 3 phần, 35 Thí sinh nghe các đoạn trao
năng Nghe khác phút, bao câu hỏi đổi ngắn, hướng dẫn, thông
nhau, có độ khó từ gồm thời nhiều lựa báo, các đoạn hội thoại và
bậc 3 đến bậc 5: gian chọn các bài nói chuyện, bài
nghe thông tin chi chuyển các giảng, sau đó trả lời câu hỏi
tiết, nghe hiểu thông phương án nhiều lựa chọn đã in sẵn
tin chính, nghe hiểu đã chọn trong đềthi.
ý kiến, mục đích của sang phiếu
người nói và suy từ trả lời.
thông tin trong bài.
Đọc Kiểm tra các tiểu kĩ 60 phút, 4 bài đọc, Thí sinh đọc 4 văn bản về
năng Đọc khác bao gồm 40 câu hỏi các vấn đề khác nhau, độ
nhau, có độ khó từ thời gian nhiều lựa khó của văn bản tương
bậc 3 đến bậc 5: đọc chuyển các chọn đương bậc 3-5 với tổng số
hiểu thông tin chi phương án từ dao động từ 1900-2050
tiết, đọc hiểu ý đã chọn từ. Thí sinh trả lời các câu
chính, đọc hiểu ý sang phiếu hỏi nhiều lựa chọn sau mỗi
kiến, thái độ của tác trả lời. bài đọc.
giả, suy ra từ thông
tin trong bài và đoán
nghĩa của từ trong
văn cảnh.
Viết Kiểm tra kĩ năng 60 phút 2 bài viết Bài 1: Viết một bức thư/
Viết tương tác và thư điện tử có độ dài
Viết luận (viết sản khoảng 120 từ. Bài 1 chiếm
sinh). 1/3 tổng số điểmcủa bài
thiViết.
Bài 2: Thí sinh viết mộtbài
luận khoảng 250 từ về một
chủ đề cho sẵn, sử dụng lí
do và ví dụ cụ thể để minh
họa cho các lập luận.
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 Bài 2 chiếm 2/3 tổng số
điểm của bài thi Viết.
Nói Kiểm tra các kĩ năng 12 phút 3 phần Phần 1: Tương tác xã hội
Nói khác nhau: Thí sinh trả lời 3-6 câu hỏi
tương tác, thảo luận về 2 chủ đề khác nhau.
và trình bày một Phần 2: Thảo luận giải
vấnđề. pháp
Thí sinh được cung cấp
một tình huống và 3 giải
pháp đề xuất. Thí sinh phải
đưa ra ý kiến về giải pháp
tốt nhất trong 3 giải pháp
được đưa ra và phản biện
các giải pháp cònlại.
Phần 3: Phát triển chủ đề
Thí sinh nói về một chủ đề
cho sẵn, có thể sử dụng các
ý được cung cấp sẵn hoặc
tự phát triển ý của riêng
mình. Phần 3 kết thúc với
một số câu hỏi thảo luận về
chủ đề trên.

II. CÁCH TÍNH ĐIỂM BÀI THI VSTEP 3-5

- Mỗi kỹ năng thi: Nghe, Đọc, Viết và Nói được đánh giá trên thang điểm từ 0 đến
10, làm tròn đến 0,5 điểm.
- Điểm trung bình của 4 kỹ năng, làm tròn đến 0,5 điểm, được sử dụng để xác định
bậc năng lực sử dụng tiếngAnh.
 Bậc 3 (tương đương B1 theo Khung tham chiếu châu Âu): 4.0 - 5.5
 Bậc 4 (tương đương B2 theo Khung tham chiếu châu Âu): 6.0 - 8.0
 Bậc 5 (tương đương C1 theo Khung tham chiếu châu Âu): 8.5 - 10

III. BẢNG QUY ĐỔI ĐIỂM THI VSTEP 3-5

Điểm Bậc năng Mô tả tổng quát

trung lực
bình
Dưới 4,0 Không xét Không xét khi sử dụng định dạng đề thi này.
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 Có thể hiểu được các ý chính của một đoạn văn hay
bài phát biểu chuẩn mực về câu từ, rõ ràng về các chủ
đề quen thuộc hay gặp trong công việc, học tập v.v...
Có thể xử lí hầu hết các tình huống xảy ra lúc đi lại tại
khu vực có sử dụng tiếng Anh. Có thể viết văn bản
4,0 – 5,5 3
đơn giản liên quan đến các chủ đề quen thuộc hoặc cá
nhân quan tâm. Có thể mô tả được những trải nghiệm,
sự kiện, mơ ước, hi vọng, hoài bão và có thể trình bày
ngắn gọn các lí do, giải thích cho ý kiến và kế hoạch
của mình.

Có thể hiểu ý chính của một văn bản phức tạp về các
chủ đề cụ thểvà trừu tượng, kể cả những trao đổi kĩ
6,0 – 8,0 4 thuật thuộc lĩnh vực chuyên môn của bản thân. Có thể
giao tiếp ở mức độ trôi chảy, tự nhiên đạt đến mức các
giao tiếp thường xuyên này với người bản ngữ.

Có thể hiểu nhiều loại văn bản khó, dài, và nhận biết
được hàm ý. Có thể diễn đạt lưu loát, tức thì, và không
thể hiện rõ rệt việc phải tìm từ ngữ diễn đạt. Có thể sử
dụng ngôn ngữ linh hoạt và hiệu quả phục vụ các mục
8,5 – 10 5
đích xã hội, học thuật và chuyên môn. Có thể viết
được các văn bản rõ ràng, chặt chẽ, chi tiết về các chủ
đề phức tạp, thể hiện khả năng sử dụng tốt các kiểu tổ
chức văn bản, liên từ và các phương tiện liênkết.

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 CHƯƠNG II: HƯỚNG DẪN LÀM BÀI THI NGHE VSTEP BẬC 4
I. HƯỚNG DẪN LÀM BÀI NGHE PHẦN 1
1.1. Cấu trúc
 Số lượng câu: 08 (câu 1-8)
 Dạng bài nghe: nghe 8 hướng dẫn hoặc thông báo ngắn
 Dạng câu hỏi: trắc nghiệm chọn A, B, C hoặc D
 Số lần nghe: 01
Để làm tốt phần Nghe phần 1 thí sinh cần phải nắm chắc kiến thức nắm chắc thông tin
cách nói giờ, thời tiết, làm quen các thông báo ở sân bay, nhà ga, quảng cáo ngắn…
1.2. Ví dụ
Directions: In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your
ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts in this
section with special directions for each part. Answer all the questions on the basis of what
is stated or implied by the speakers in the recording.
There will be time for you to read the instructions and you will have a chance to check
your work. The recording will be played ONCE only.
Time allowance: about 40 minutes, including 07 minutes to transfer your answers to your
answer sheet.
Part 1: Questions 1-8
Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. There
is one question for each announcement or instruction. For each question, choose the right
answer A, B, C or D. Then, on the answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill
in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer that you have chosen.
Now, let’s listen to an example. On the recording, you will hear:
Woman: Hello. This is the travel agency returning your call. You left a message about the
holiday you’ve booked, asking which meals are included in the cost during your
stay at Sunny Hotel.Lunch and dinner are free but if you wish to have breakfast
in the hotel, you will need to pay an extra amount of money, depending on what
you order. Let me know if I can help you with any other information. Goodbye.

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On the test book, you will read:
Which meal is NOT included in the price of the holiday?
A. Breakfast B. Lunch C. Dinner D. All
The correct answer is A. Breakfast. Now, let’s begin with the first question.

Question 1. Where can visitors see the ducks?

A. in their cages
B. in the pond
C. in the field
D.near the dusbins

Question 2: How does the speaker get to work?

A. He drives to work
B. He walks
C. He takes a bus
D. He takes a taxi

II. HƯỚNG DẪN LÀM BÀI NGHE PHẦN 2

2.1. Cấu trúc
 Số lượng câu: 12 ( câu 9-20)
 Dạng bài nghe: nghe 3 cuộc hội thoại. Có 4 câu hỏi trong mỗi hội thoại
 Dạng câu hỏi: trắc nghiệm chọn A, B, C hoặc D
 Số lần nghe: 01

2.2. Ví dụ:
Directions: Part 2- Question 9-20: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations.
There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct
answer A, B, C or D. You will hear the conversations only ONCE.
Question 9-12

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Conversation 1. You will hear two neighbours, a woman, Natasha, and a man, Colin,
talking about running.
Question 9. How is Natasha going to work today?
A. She is taking the bus.
B. She is taking the train.
C. She is running.
D. She is driving her car.
Question 10. Why did Colin go back to use public transport instead of running to work?
A. He felt tired.
B. He found running to work was bad for his health.
C. He wanted to save time.
D. He liked keeping fit at the gym.
Question 11. What does Natasha wear at work?
A. a tracksuit and trainers
B. a shirt and trousers.
C. a suit.
D. casual clothes.
Question 12. What does Natasha think about the race next month?
A. It will be good fun.
B. It will give big prizes.
C. It will make her relaxed.
D. She can make friends at the race.

III. HƯỚNG DẪN LÀM BÀI NGHE PHẦN 3

3.1. Cấu trúc
 Số lượng câu: 15 ( câu 21-35)
 Dạng bài nghe: nghe 3 bài nói chuyện hoặc bài giảng. Có 5 câu hỏi cho mỗi bài
nói chuyện hoặc bài giảng
 Dạng câu hỏi: trắc nghiệm chọn A, B, C hoặc D
 Số lần nghe: 01
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3.2. Ví dụ:

Part 3- Question 21-35: In this part, you will hear THREE talks or lectures. There are
five questions for each talk or lecture. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B,
C or D. You will hear the talks or lectures only ONCE.
Question 21-25: You will hear a recorded talk giving an introduction to a historical
theme park of Manham River Port in England
Question 21. Why did a port originally develop at Manham?
A. It was safe from enemy attack.
B. It was convenient for river transport.
C. It was densely populated.
D. It had a good position on the sea coast.
Question 22. What caused Manham’s sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution?
A. the improvement in mining techniques
B. the long-term reputation of the port
C. the increase in demand for metals
D. the discovery of tin in the area
Question 23. Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed?
A. limited storage capacity
B. shortage of fuel
C. poor transport systems
D. lack of skills among local people
Question 24. What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century?
A. The workers went away.
B. Traditional skills were lost.
C. Buildings were used for new purposes.
D. A bigger port was built in the neighbor area.
Question 25. What did the Manham Trust hope to do?
A. discover the location of the original port
B. provide jobs for the unemployed
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 C. rebuild the port complex
D. destroy all the remainder of the old port

IV. BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH

Directions: This is the listening test for levels from 3 to 5 of the Vietnam’s 6-level
Language Proficiency Test. There are three parts to the test. You will hear each part once.
For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and time
for you to check your answers. Write your answers on the question paper. You will have 5
minutes at the end of the test to transfer your answers onto the answer sheet.
SECTION 1 Questions 1-8
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. When can Suzy come to dinner?
A. on the 9th
B. on the 16th
C. on the 19th
D. on the 23rd
2. Which day will they go to the cinema?
A. Thursday
B. Tuesday
C. Wednesday
D. Saturday
3. How much is a ticket for tonight’s match?
A. €9
B. €10
C. €12.50
D. €20
4. Where does Paul live?
A. House No. 33
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B. House No. 32
C. House No. 31
D. House No. 30
5. Which train will the woman take?
A. the 11.30 train
B. the 12.45 train
C. the 1.45 train
D. the 2.15 train
6. What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?
A. snowy
B. sunny
C. cloudy
D. rainy
7. What will they buy at the supermarket?
A. some biscuits
B. a cake
C. some fruit
D. some ice cream
8. Which T-shirt does the woman buy?
A. white, short sleeve
B. dark, short sleeve
C. white, long sleeve
D. dark, long sleeve
PART 2-Questions 9-20
Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. There are four questions for
each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. You will
hear the conversations only ONCE.
Questions 9 to 12. You will hear an interview with a woman called Amy Rowntree, who
works as a fashion designer.

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9. Amy decided to become a fashion designer while ….
A. she was still at school.
B. she was working in a shop.
C. she was running a fashion show.
D. she was designing her own clothes.
10. According to Amy, what the most important skill for a designer?
A. remaining patient in difficult situations
B. understanding how clothes are made
C. knowing about different materials
D. knowing how to use the suing machine
11. What does Amy particularly like about her work?
A. working with many famous models
B. having her name recognised
C. being able to sell her designs
D. seeing her clothes on display
12. How does Amy feel about today’s fashion?
A. She feels clothes should be more attractive.
B. She believes clothes need more decorations.
C. She’s pleased sports clothes are popular.
D. She would like clothes to be more practical.
Questions 13 to 16. You will hear a radio interview with a man called Harry Park,
who is talking about the adventure travel company he runs.
13. Harry first became interested in adventure travel because his father….
A. talked a lot about the places he’d been to.
B. gave him adventure stories to read.
C. worked in a travel company.
D. took him to a lot of new places.
14. Why did Harry decide to start an adventure travel company?
A. He expected to make a lot of money.

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B. He hoped to do more travelling himself.
C. He wanted to share his experience with others.
D. He was encouraged to start his own business.
15. Who suggested the name for Harry’s company?
A. a friend
B. his wife
C. his father
D. a customer
16. When Harry visits a place, what does he try to do?
A. give the local people jobs
B. take modern equipment
C. avoid damaging the area
D. change the local people’s lifestyle
Questions 17 to 20. You will hear a radio interview with a teenage surfer called Abby
Fielding.
17. Abby first decided to go surfing when ….
A. her dad offered to teach her.
B. she saw some local competitions.
C. local surfers asked her to join them.
D. her mother gave her money for a surfboard.
18. What did Abby discover when she started surfing?
A. It was good to try different surfboards.
B. She needed more equipment than she’d expected.
C. She had to bring her own surfboard.
D. Her local surfing school was expensive.
19. What does Abby say about surfing in the winter?
A. No one surfs because it is cold then.
B. The sea is warm enough where she lives.
C. The beaches are very quiet then.

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D. She wears a special suit for winter surfing.
20. How did Abby feel about surfing the enormous wave?
A. disappointed she didn’t have right board.
B. worried at first by the size of the wave.
C. scared about falling off her board.
D. afraid of the pain when she fell off the board.
PART 3-Questions 21-35
Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE talks or lectures. There are five questions
for each talk or lecture. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. You
will hear the talks or lectures only ONCE.
Questions 21-25: You will hear a teacher talking to a group of students.
21. Why is tonight’s disco special?
A. It’s Sam’s birthday.
B. It’s the last week of the course.
C. It starts earlier than usual.
D. He had a friend there.
22. Where will the football match take place?
A. at Henry’s College
B. in a park
C. at the sports centre
D. unfavorable weather condition
23. After the football match, the students will….
A. go to a pizza restaurant
B. have a party at the college
C. celebrate on the beach
D. call food for all team members
24. What time does the train to Thornton leave?
A. 12.15
B. 12.45

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C. 1.20
D. 12.00
25. What should the students bring to the picnic?
A. salad
B. drinks
C. glasses
D. bread rolls
Questions 26-30: You will hear an announcement about a train trip through a
desert.
26. How long does the train ride last?
A. 15 minutes
B. 45 minutes
C. 60 minutes
D. 90 minutes
27. What was the important industry of Oldsville in the past?
A. Food
B. Tourism
C. Rail
D. Oil
28. What can people see which are close to the train?
A. Animals
B. Desert plants
C. Local people
D. Old wooden bridges
29. What can people see when the train goes over the bridge?
A. The river
B. The local stores
C. Large rocks
D. Souvenirs

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30. Passengers can buy refreshment from….
A. the stores at the station
B. the stores on the train
C. the vending machine
D. the man who is speaking
Question 31 to 35: You will hear a talk by a security worker from Sydney airport
who is introducing the day-to-day operation of the Australian Quarantine Service.
31. What is the main purpose of the service?
A. to provide people with comfort
B. to persuade people to fly
C. to educate people
D. to help people release stress
32. How many people are working at Sydney Airport?
A. 200
B. 360
C. 440
D. 206
33. Dogs are chosen because of their ….
A. friendliness
B. intelligence
C. ability to stay calm
D. skill at locating narcotics
34. How many postal items were processed last year?
A. about 4,400
B. about 52,000
C. about 72,000
D. about 170
35. People carrying items that are not allowed….
A. will get arrested.

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B. will get refused on board.
C. will be financially punished.
D. will be given a warning.

CHƯƠNG III. ĐỀ THI MẪU

8.1 Đề thi mẫu số 1

LISTENING TEST 1
(Levels 3 – 5)
Time permitted: 40’
Directions: In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your
ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts in this
section with special directions for each part. Answer all the questions on the basis of what
is stated or implied by the speakers in the recording.
There will be time for you to read the instructions and you will have a chance to check
your work. The recording will be played ONCE only.
Time allowance: about 40 minutes, including 07 minutes to transfer your answers to your answer
sheet.
PART 1-Questions 1-8

Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. There
is one question for each announcement or instruction. For each question, choose the right
answer A, B, C or D. Then, on the answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill
in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer that you have chosen.
Now, let’s listen to an example. On the recording, you will hear:
Woman: Hello. This is the travel agency returning your call. You left a message about the
holiday you’ve booked, asking which meals are included in the cost during your
stay at Sunny Hotel.Lunch and dinner are free but if you wish to have breakfast

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 in the hotel, you will need to pay an extra amount of money, depending on what
you order. Let me know if I can help you with any other information. Goodbye.

On the test book, you will read:

Which meal is NOT included in the price of the holiday?
A. Breakfast B. Lunch C. Dinner D. All
The correct answer is A. Breakfast. Now, let’s begin with the first question.
1. Which present has the girl bought her mother?

A. earrings
B. a watch
C. silver jewelry
D. a pen
2. What will the prize be in the painting competition?
A. a wildlife film
B. a concert
C. “Stars” series
D. Animals of the future
3. Which photo does the girl dislike?
A. that of two of them on the beach
B. that of her wearing a dress
C. that of two of them on the boat
D. that of them buying souvenirs
4. What should the students take on the school trip?
A. ticket, fruits and money
B. money, fruits and coloured pencils
C. fruit, drinks and coloured pencils
D. change, food and drink and coloured pencils
5. Which subject does the boy like best?
A. Chemistry

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B. Math
C. Geography
D. None
6. What time is the dance class today?
A. 4:15
B. 4:45
C. 4:30
D. 5:15
7. Which vegetables do they decide to put in the curry?
A. celery, pepper, carrot
B. celery, pepper
C. pepper, carrot, cauliflower
D. celery, pepper, cauliflower
8. How did the girl get to school?
A. by car
B. by bus
C. by bike
D. by motorbike

PART 2-Questions 9-20

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. There are four questions for
each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. You will
hear the conversations only ONCE.

Questions 9 to 12. You will hear an English woman called Britta talking to an
interviewer about her life in Berlin, the capital of German.

9. What does Britta say about living in Berlin?

A. She can’t sleep at night because of the traffic noise

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B. She pays much for living there.
C. She misses the museums and theatres in Bonn
D. She likes living in a big, busy city
10. The area of Berlin when Britta lives is
A. a rather expensive place to live
B. a good place to eat out
C. a long way from the city center
D. a quiet corner of the city
11. How does Britta usually travel around in Berlin?
A. She walks
B. She uses her bicycle
C. She uses the train
D. She uses the bus
12. Britta says that her nephew, Philippe, likes going
A. to the park with her
B. to the shops with his parents
C. to a gallery with her
D. to the shops with her
Questions 13 to 16. You will hear an interview with a writer.
13. Jack keeps fit by
A. exercising everyday
B. running every morning
C. going for a walk
D. going swimming
14. Jack eats his lunch
A. at the same time every day
B. away from his computer
C. while he is writing
D. in his office

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15. Jack likes to write
A. only in his office
B. in different places
C. in the kitchen
D. in his office
16. What does Jack do after he’s finished a novel?
A. He goes away on his own
B. He stops writing for a while
C. He takes his family for a vacation
D. He starts writing something else

Questions 17 to 20. You will hear two friends chatting about a television series
17. How has the woman's opinion of the show changed over time?
A. It's become more positive.
B. It's become less positive.
C. It is neutral all the time
D. It is negative all the time.
18. What does the man think of the story?
A. It's very well written.
B. Too many characters died.
C. He can't remember much about it.
D. It is very good
19. What is the one negative thing about the show for the man?
A. They spent too much money on the special effects.
B. The episodes were too short.
C. The content was predictable
D. There weren't enough episodes.
20. Why does the man think the writers have fewer ideas for stories now?
A.

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Because they're saving their ideas to make a Hollywood film.
B. Because they aren't copying the books.
C. Because they're copying the books.
D. Because they do not have much money.
PART 3-Questions 21-35

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE talks or lectures. There are five questions
for each talk or lecture. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. You
will hear the talks or lectures only ONCE.

Questions 21-25. You will hear a man telling a Christmas story.

21. Ray Anderson witnessed ______.

A. an automobile accident
B. an explosion
C. a home fire
D. a fighting
22. Ray saved the baby by _____.
A. pulling the baby out of the window
B. calling the police and fire department
C. holding the baby out of the flame
D. putting out the flames with a fire extinguisher
23. What happened to Ray?
A. He was burned over much of his body.
B. He suffered from smoke inhalation.
C. He was killed immediately by the fire.
D. He had extensive head injuries.
24. Who is Aaron?
A. He is Karen's older brother.
B. He was adopted by Sandra Jenkins.

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C. He was rescued from the fire.
D. He is Ray Anderson's son.
25. That fateful Christmas Eve, Ray Anderson was _____.
A. taking goods to the needy
B. cutting down Christmas trees
C. serving at homeless shelter
D. observing people doing charity.

Questions 26-30. You will hear a man talking about homelessness.

26. What sometimes affects our ability to have compassion for the homeless?
A. few opportunities to volunteer
B. little contact with people everyday
C. a simplification of tragedy
D. poor understanding of the homeless
27. About ______ people are homeless in the United States.
A. over 500,000
B. over 400,000
C. 450,000
D. about 300,000
28. About _____ percent of people who are homeless suffer from a mental health
issue.
A. 20
B. 15
C. 25
D. 35
29. Even though 25% of the homeless have jobs, they ______.
A. sometimes can't find jobs that interest them
B. don't earn enough money to pay for their expenses
C. often have to travel a long way to their workplace
D. are fired by their employers
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30. Randall talks about a time when he and his wife _____.
A. volunteered at a homeless shelter
B. bought dinner for a man
C. gave money to the poor
D. offered a shelter for a homeless

Questions 31-35. You will hear a talk show about Learning languages
31. The man's book is called "Learning Languages _____."
A. with Ease
B. at Breakfast Time
C. every morning
D. over Eggs and Toast
32. This conversation probably takes _____.
A. on TV
B. in a classroom
C. in an auditorium
D. at a private office
33. One of the most important points of language learning is ____.
A. coming up with a study plan
B. attending a good language program
C. exposing oneself to the target culture
D. imitating native speakers
34. Dr. Adams suggests that students _____.
A. travel overseas
B. have realistic learning goals
C. interact with native speakers
D. learn at least five new words a day
35. _______ would help Dr. Adams in his own study.
A. Moving around while learning

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B. Reading books and magazines
C. Seeing modes of patterns
D. Listening and discussing ideas
End of the test.
8.2. Đề thi mẫu số 2
LISTENING TEST 2
(Levels 3 – 5)
Time pertmitted: 40’

Directions: In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your
ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts in this
section with special directions for each part. Answer all the questions on the basis of what
is stated or implied by the speakers in the recording.
There will be time for you to read the instructions and you will have a chance to check
your work. The recording will be played ONCE only.
Time allowance: about 40 minutes, including 07 minutes to transfer your answers to your
answer sheet.

PART 1-Questions 1-8

Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. There
is one question for each announcement or instruction. For each question, choose the right
answer A, B, C or D. Then, on the answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill
in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer that you have chosen.
Now, let’s listen to an example. On the recording, you will hear:
Woman: Hello. This is the travel agency returning your call. You left a message about the
holiday you’ve booked, asking which meals are included in the cost during your
stay at Sunny Hotel.Lunch and dinner are free but if you wish to have breakfast
in the hotel, you will need to pay an extra amount of money, depending on what
you order. Let me know if I can help you with any other information. Goodbye.

On the test book, you will read:

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Which meal is NOT included in the price of the holiday?
A. Breakfast B. Lunch C. Dinner D. All
The correct answer is A. Breakfast. Now, let’s begin with the first question.
1. What was damaged in the storm?
A. the car
B. the house’s roof
C. the window
D. the ladder
2. What present does the man decide to take?
A. flowers
B. chocolate
C. a plant
D. nothing
3. Which sport is not included in the price of the holiday?
A. horse riding
B. golf
C. windsurfing
D. all are free.
4. Which postcard will they send?
A. the one with a picture of the castle
B. the one with a view of the beach and town
C. the one with gardens
D. the one with the cottage and flowers
5. Where do they decide to go?
A. an exhibition of clothes
B. an art gallery
C. a sculpture exhibition
D. photograph exhibition
6. What will the boy do first?

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A. go to the tennis club
B. buy some new handle bars
C. help his friend
D. go to the library
7. Who did the man see yesterday?
A. Jane’s boyfriend and his mother
B. Jane
C. Jane and her boyfriend
D. Jane and her mother
8. Where’s the computer?
A. inside the box
B. on the desk
C. on the table
D. in the bedroom

PART 2-Questions 9-20

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. There are four questions for
each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. You will
hear the conversations only ONCE.

Questions 9 to 12. You will hear an interview with an organizer at a tennis club.

9. Chris hopes to
A. encourage people to join the club
B. discover new talented players
C. find more people to teach players
D. help people have fun
10. The teaching programme
A. is offered to people with membership only

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B. is available to people wanting to learn on their own
C. must be paid for in advance
D. is only for groups of players
11. From spring, the tennis club is going to?
A. introduce junior club night
B. encourage parents to help with teaching
C. provide snacks on junior club night
D. welcome parents to join
12. The junior competition is
A. intended as practice for more serious competitions
B. for advanced players only
C. held in March
D. not competitive

Questions 13 to 16. You will hear a woman, Vanessa, talking about a journey she
made with her husband, Robert, and her baby, Ben.
13. Vanessa was worried that
A. they wouldn’t be prepared.
B. the conditions would be bad
C. there would not be enough space
D. the baby would get ill.
14. How did Vanessa feel when they reached Singapore?
A. She wondered if she should fly home.
B. She was worried about the boat.
C. She enjoyed the break from travelling.
D. She decided to give up the boat trip.
15. Because of spending so much time on the boat, the baby
A. Learnt to walk late.
B. Doesn’t play by himself.

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C. Only likes certain food.
D. Only climbed upstairs.
16. What is Vanessa’s advice for people sailing with children?
A. Don’t take more than one child.
B. Have them in safe rooms.
C. Go for a short time.
D. Don’t let children get bored.

Questions 17 to 20. You will hear two friends, A and B, talking about their heroes.
17. Mary Anning's discovery was important because it showed that
A. fossils could teach us about the past
B. an animal could become extinct
C. the shape of the coast was constantly changing
D. women could practice science
18. Mary Anning didn't write a famous book because
A. she was too busy exploring the cliffs
B. she did not have enough money to publish a book.
C. she did not have access to a formal education
D. she believed only men could be scientists
19. Kailash Satyarthi first saw the problems of child slavery when he was
A. younger than 6 years old
B. 6 years old
C. 11 years old
D. 26 years old
20. Because of their work, two of Kailash Satyarthi's
A. friends were injured
B. children were attacked
C. colleagues were jailed
D. co-workers were murdered

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PART 3-Questions 21-35

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE talks or lectures. There are five questions
for each talk or lecture. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. You
will hear the talks or lectures only ONCE.

Questions 21-25. You will hear a man retelling his travel log.

21. The man feels _____ about traveling overseas.

A. anxious
B. apprehensive
C. sick
D. relaxed
22. The man learned how to ______ in the marketplace in the first city.
A. bargain
B. exchange money
C. sell goods
D. deal with the customs
23. People often stared at the man because he _____.
A. carried a big backpack
B. looked different than others
C. spoke with a strong accent
D. was curious about the locals
24. The man found it difficult to _____.
A. cross the road
B. catch the bus
C. find a taxi
D. adapt to the traffic
25. The man discovered that all people want to _____.
A. learn new languages
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B. make new friends
C. develop other skills
D. talk about cultures

Questions 26-30. You will hear a talk about senior citizens

26. Dr. Howard Miller is a professor of _____.
A. psychology
B. sociology
C. history
D. anthropology
27. Dr. Miller's grandfather feared ______.
A. leaving his home of many years
B. the loss of his wife
C. the decline of his health
D. the impossibility of taking care of himself.
28. Societies tend to value things that are _____.
A. new
B. creative
C. expensive
D. old-fashioned
29. According to Dr. Millar, how does the old feel about the so-called “golden years”
period?
A. It is the best time of their life
B. It is associated with loss
C. It is a time of independence
D. It is a time of principal success
30. Dr. Miller wants to have _______ for the elderly in the community.
A. pension improvement
B. better medical care

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C. meaningful roles
D. entertainment

Questions 31-35. You will hear a talk about how to make a greener world.
31. Protecting the environment is a concern of politicians, government leaders, and
_____.
A. powerful nations
B. residents
C. companies
D. city dwellers
32. One of the three keys in protecting the environment is
A. increasing need on recycled goods
B. growing a home garden
C. conserving public resources
D. being less interfered by technology
33. ______ can't be recycled very easily.
A. Egg cartons
B. Fast food wrappers
C. Tin cans
D. regular paper
34. Companies can be supported to recycle more if they are given ______.
A. loans of low interest
B. cheap land to grow
C. higher tax
D. new equipment
35. One final problem is finding companies that ______.
A. have enough employees trained in recycling
B. have financial potential for recycling
C. have advanced technology for recycling

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D. are interested in using recycled goods
End of the test.

ĐÁP ÁN

ĐÁP ÁN BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH LISTENING

1. A 6. D 11. B 16. C 21. A 26. D 31. C

2. B 7. A 12. A 17. B 22. B 27. D 32. C
3. C 8. B 13. A 18. A 23. C 28. B 33. C
4. A 9. B 14. C 19. B 24. B 29. C 34. B
5. B 10. B 15. D 20. B 25. B 30. D 35. D

ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI MẪU SỐ 1

LISTENING TEST 1
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. A
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6. B 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. B
11. B 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. A
16. D 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. B
21. A 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. A
26. D 27. A 28. A 29. B 30. B
31. D 32. A 33. A 34. B 35. A

ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI MẪU SỐ 2

LISTENING TEST 2
1. C 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. D
6. D 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. B
11. C 12. A 13. D 14. A 15. B
16. D 17. B 18. C 19. B 20. D
21. D 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. B
26. B 27. A 28. A 29. B 30. C
31. B 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. D

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1. Cambridge. (2010). First Certificate in English. Cambridge University Press.

2. Cambridge. (2010). Preliminary English Test. Cambridge University Press.

3. Cravens, M., Driscoll, L., Gammidge, M. & Palmer, G., (2008). Listening Extra.

(6th) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (Intermediate parts only)

4. Cravens, M., Driscoll, L., Gammidge, M. & Palmer, G., (2008). Reading Extra.

(6th) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (Intermediate parts only)

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5. Cravens, M., Driscoll, L., Gammidge, M. & Palmer, G., (2008). Speaking Extra.

(6th) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (Intermediate parts only)

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Press

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Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

8. Websites

 http://world-english.org

 http://www.englishpage.com

 http://www.learnenglish.org.uk

 http://www.voanews.com

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