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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
 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
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
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
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. 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.
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
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
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:
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?
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
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.
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

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