TÀI LIỆU ÔN TẬP BẬC 3-5

VSTEP LISTENING

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 KẾ HOẠCH ÔN TẬP KỸ NĂNG NGHE BẬC 3-5 VSTEP
(15 tiết)
SỐ TIẾT NỘI DUNG
4 Giới thiệu định dạng và đề mẫu
Luyện nghe Announcements/ Short conversations
4 Luyện nghe Long conversations
4 Luyện nghe Lectures/ Long talks
3 Review & Test

ĐẶC TẢ ĐỀ THI CHO KỸ NĂNG NGHE

Thời gian: 40 phút h nghe l n

Miêu tả chung các phần: đề thi g m c ph n nh m ki m tra n ng l c giao ti p ghe ng
ti ng Anh cho thí sinh trình độ từ ậc đ n ậc 5 theo khung n ng l c ngoại ngữ 6 ậc dùng
cho Việt am
- h n thí sinh nghe các hướng dẫn, thông báo, hội thoại ngắn.
- h n thí sinh nghe các ài hội thoại dài.
- h n thí sinh nghe các ài diễn v n ài giảng, bài nói chuyện dài.
Tổng số câu hỏi: 35 câu.
Tổng điểm: 5 đi m sau đ quy đổi theo thang đi m

Nội dung/ ngôn ngữ yêu cầu đối với ngôn ngữ đầu vào/ ngôn ngữ sản sinh: Thí sinh
nghe hội thoại và ài n i về các mảng chủ đề xã hội học thuật hoặc công việc Tốc độ
n i tương đương như tốc độ n i t nhiên của người ản ngữ hay người sử dụng ti ng Anh
thành thạo
Cách thức trả lời: Thí sinh chọn phương án trả lời đúng từ 4 phương án cho trước đối
với từng câu hỏi.

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 Part 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS/SHORT CONVERSATIONS

I. SKILL DEVELOPMENT
- Listen for details
- Follow instructions directly expressed
- Listen to information indirectly expressed
- Make simple inferences about contexts
1. Listen for details
What does the person feel about the course?
A. Angry B. Satisfied C. Indifferent D. Disappointed
2. Follow instructions directly expressed
What does the student want her friend to do?
A. Lend her his computer
B. Draw some diagrams for her
C. Fetch some books for her
D. Take her somewhere by car
3. Listen to information indirectly expressed
What is the couple’s problem?
A. They are both working very long hours.
B. They don’t think they get paid a fair rate per hour.
C. They are hardly ever free at the same time.
D. They are both spending too little time with their children
4. Make simple inferences about contexts
Who is the man’s message for?
A. A teacher B. His secretary C. His wife D. His boss
II. PRACTICE
1. What does the problem have to do with?
A. The railways B. The roads C. The airports D. The bus stations
2. What is being offered on the advertisement?
A. A VIP ticket with special services
B. A ticket which includes supper
C. A special ticket for a family
D. Two tickets for the price of one
3. Where has the woman just been?
A. At the shops B. At the cinema C. In a café D. At home
4. Why is the zoo on the news?
A. An unusual birth has taken place.
B. Experts have discovered how to encourage breeding.
C. Warm weather has led to exceptional number of visitors.
D. There has been an accident.

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 Part 2. LONG CONVERSATIONS

I. SKILL DEVELOPMENT
- Listen for main ideas simply or complexly expressed
- Listen for details explicitly or complexly expressed
- Infer speakers’ attitude and opinion y their intonation and words

1. Listen for main ideas simply or complexly expressed

Why are these young men in conversation?
A. They are getting acquainted.
B. They are distributing their belongings.
C. They are deciding their majors.
D. They are composing a shopping list.
2. Listen for details explicitely or complexly expressed
Why did the assistant go to Appalachia?
A. For research
B. For fieldwork
C. For relaxation
D. For samples
3. Infer speakers’ attitude and opinion by their intonation and words
What is the student's attitude toward school?
A. She thinks it is boring.
B. She thinks it is too difficult.
C. She thinks it is too easy.
D. She likes to learn about new things.

II. PRACTICE
1. What is the purpose of this conversation?
A. To arrange an interview B. To examine motives
C. To expel a student D. To deal with a problem
2. What are the two students doing?
A. Discussing their programs B. Choosing an apartment
C. Socializing D. Settling their differences
3. What does the student want to do?
A. take a class B. buy a pass C. pay tuition D. play sports
4. Which sports are included in the super pass that are not included in the
basic pass?
A. rock climbing and track B. swimming, tennis, and golf
C. sauna and whirlpools D. basketball, racquetball, and track

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 Part 3. LECTURES/ LONG TALKS

- Listen for main ideas of presentations which are complex in both content
and language
- Listen for word explanation or new concepts
- Recognize the speaker’s purpose implicitly expressed
- Recognize and comprehend detailed and complex information
- Infer speakers’ attitude and opinion implicitly expressed

1. Listen for main ideas of presentations which are complex in both content
and language
What is the lecture mainly about?
A. The history of integuments
B. The distinction between seeds and nuts
C. Hie botanical definition of a nut
D. The nutritional value of nuts and seeds

2. Listen for word explanation or new concepts

According to the professor, how do botanists define a seed?
A. It is the part of a plant that will reproduce itself when germinated.
B. It is any kernel used in cooking that is found within a shell.
C. It is a plant fruit that does not attach itself to the ovary of a nut.
D. It is a plant embryo completely encased in an integument.

3. Recognize the speaker’s purpose implicitly expressed

Why does the author mention acorns, chestnuts, and walnuts?
A. They do not have seeds
B. They are classified as nuts
C. They are kinds of popular plants
D. People can call them both nuts and seed
Why does the professor mention kernels?
A. To compare chestnut seeds with watermelon seeds
B. To highlight the confusion between nuts and seeds
C. To argue against the botanical definition of a nut
D. To illustrate a point about compound ovaries

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 4. Recognize and comprehend detailed and complex information
What is true of both nuts and seeds?
A. They have an embryo plus an integument.
B. They have a plant fruit unattached to an ovary.
C. They are extremely nutritious.
D. They will grow into new plants when buried.
5. Infer speakers’ attitude and opinion implicitly expressed
What can be inferred from the lecture about Charles Fourier?
A. He was egotistical. B. He hated women.
C. He was eccentric. D. He was a manual laborer.

II. PRACTICE
Questions 1-5
1. What is the main topic of the lecture?
A. Women-centered history B. The contribution approach
C. The victim approach D. Historical models
2. Why does the professor mention Jane Addams?
A. To argue against traditional US historical models
B. To correct a misimpression about the Nobel Peach Prize
C. To illustrate an example of female roles on US history
D. To demonstrate his knowledge of historical trivia
3. When did Jane Addams receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
A. 1930 B. 1931 C. 1932 D. 1933
4. According to the professor, what is one problem with contribution approach?
A. It makes the plight of women seem overly dramatic.
B. It ignores the most outstanding women.
C. It overemphasizes men's oppression of women.
D. It does not factor in women's familial social roles.
5. Which of the following describes the victim approach to US History?
A. It asks, "What have women done?"
B. It asks, "How have men oppressed women?"
C. It asks, "How have women helped men?"
D. It claims that gender is an important historical distinction.

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 Part 4. SAMPLE TESTS
TEST 1
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 05 minutes to transfer your answers
to your answer sheet.

PART 1
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. How did the woman get to work today?

A. She was given a lift C. She went by bus
B. She cycled to work D. She walked to work
2. Where does the pollution come from?
A. The top of the mountain C. The village
B. The valley D. The forest
3. When must the boys get on the coach?
A. 1.10 C. 1.30
B. 12.50 D. 2.30
4. What fruit do they take?
A. Oranges, bananas and grapes C. Oranges and bananas
B. Grapes and bananas D. Grapes and apples
5. Which present has the man bought?
A. Flowers C. A book
B. Gloves D. A scarf
6. Where are the photographs?
A. In the cupboard C. On the television
B. On the table D. On the bookshelf

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7. What did Ben break?
A. A cup and a plate C. A plate and two cups
B. Two cups and two plate D. A cup and two plates

8. What will Lucinda Park talk about?

A. How to become famous C. A concert tour
B. Music classes D. Violence around the world

PART 2. Questions 9-20

In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There
are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
Questions 9 to 12. You will hear a radio interview with Jack Williams, who is talking about a
town called Swanton.
9. Where is the town of Swanton located?
A. near the sea B. by the lake C. on a hill D. near a river
10. What does Jack like most about living in Swanton?
A. There are opportunities for climbing nearby
B. There is plenty of activities in the town
C. There is interesting wildlife near the town
D. There are many good restaurants
11. Jack is worried about the environment of Swanton because
A. The water in the river is dirty
B. There are few wild birds around today
C. Pollution has destroyed the plants in one area
D. More and more trees are being cut down
12. What does Jack say about the way Swanton has changed?
A. He preferred the town when it was smaller
B. He thinks it is a more interesting place
C. He is sorry that there are fewer jobs available
D. He thinks the town is becoming so noisy

Questions 13 to 16. Listen to the conversation between a girl and her father
13. Where does this conversation take place?
A. at the girl's dormitory B. at their home C. in the car D. at class
14. What might have happened to the family car?
A. The woman drove it into some deep water.
B. Some people stole the vehicle by the lake.
C. The car was scratched
D. The man's daughter hit a tree on a picnic.
15. The father's computer is currently…………..
A. in the frontseat of the car
B. in a repair shop after the woman dumped water on it
C. being stored safely in the vehicle by the lake
D. in serious trouble unless it is in a waterproof container

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16. The man's daughter might have been dating a man who was
A. majoring in criminal justice at the university
B. or will be involved in some illegal activity
C. working as an officer in a police gang unit
D. not a gangster

Question 17 to 20. Listen to two seminar classmates discussing their classwork.

17. Why must the young woman leave?
A. She has made her decision.
B. She has a class soon
C. She needs to go to the labrary for books.
D. She’s tardy.
18. When will they give their presentation?
A. In two weeks
B. In two months
C. At the end of the month
D. In the middle of next month
19. What is the goal of this conversation?
A. To assign a topic
B. To compare two groups of organisms
C. To practice a presentation
D. To determine their approach to a problem
20. What will the students do in the next fortnight?
A. Read about sea creatures
B. Meet frequently for discussion
C. Attend lectures on the environment
D. Research comparisons and contrasts

PART 3. Questions 21-35

In this part, you will hear THREE talks or lectures. The talks or lectures will not be repeated.
There are five questions for each talk or lecture. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.

Question 21 to 25. Listen to part of a lecture in a comparative religion class

21. Based on this lecture, how would the professor most probably categorize Shinto?
A. A minor but dangerous religion B. A main force in world history
C. A minor, insignificant religion D. A local religion of some interest
22. According to one source, about how many gods does Shinto have?
A. 800 B. 8000 C. 80,000 D. 800,000
23. Why does the lecturer mention Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine?
A. As an example of different enshrined spirits
B. As a warning against hero worship
C. As an exception to Japan's renunciation of war
D. As proof of the importance of Shinto
24. According to the lecture, which is NOT true of Amaterasu Omikami?
A. She is the spirit of the sun.
B. She is on the Japanese flag.

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C. She was revered by the Tokyugawa shoguns
D. She founded the Imperial family.
25. What is a 'torii'?
A. An entrance B. A ceremony C. A shrine D. A festival

Question 26 to 30. Listen to part of a lecture in an animal behavior class

26. Why does the professor mention the weather at the beginning of his lecture?
A. To relax the students before his talk
B. To draw the students away from their textbooks
C. To direct the students' attention to the topic
D. To demonstrate how far birds can migrate
27. How has the professor organized his presentation of migration?
A. By function B. By species C. By distance D. By region
28. According to the lecture, what is the main difference between altitudinal and latitudinal
migration?
A. The length of the migration
B. The seasons of migration
C. The frequency of migration
D. The direction of migration
29. Based on the professor's remarks, what does "nomadic" mean?
A. Wandering B. Seasonal C. Travelling D. Regional
30. Which is NOT included as a method of animal navigation?
A. Sight B. Touch C. Taste D. Geomagnetism

Question 31 to 35. Listen to part of a lecture in an art class

31. Why does the lecturer mention the school mascot at the beginning of his talk?
A. To alert his students
B. To present an exception to the rule
C. To define "graffiti"
D. To introduce his topic
32. Why do the Lascaux cave paintings probably NOT qualify as graffiti?
A. They are prehistoric.
B. They were painted quickly.
C. They were painted by the cave's inhabitants.
D. Their artists did not sign their works.
33. According to the lecturer, which probably contributed most to the appearance of gang
graffiti?
A. Aerosal spray paint B. Urban stress C. Immigration D. Human expression
34. Who was Huey Newton?
A. A political activist B. A "writer" C. A gang member D. A public artist
35. How does the lecturer organize the types of graffiti?
A. By function B. By chronology C. By location D. By technique

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 TEST 2

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 05 minutes to transfer your answers
to your answer sheet.

PART 1
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 time will the flight leave?

A. 1.00 C. 10.35
B. 9.34 D. 11.35
2. Which is the photo of the girl’s father?
A. A bald man with glasses
B. A man with glasses and a lot of hair
C. A bald man without glasses
D. A man with a lot of hair but without glasses
3. What must the woman wear at work?
A. A blue dress with short sleeves, an open neck and a white belt
B. A white dress with short sleeves, an open neck and a blue belt
C. A blue dress with long sleeves, an open neck and a white belt
D. A white dress with long sleeves, an open neck and a blue belt
4. Where will they sit in the theatre?
A. In the centre C. In the middle of one side
B. Near the stage D. At the back

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5. How did the woman cook the onions?
A. They were grilled C. They were boiled
B. They were baked D. They were fried
6. What will the man buy?
A. A plant C. A newspaper and a card
B. Some flowers and some chocolate D. A newspaper and a plant
7. How will they travel to Edinburgh?
A. By train B. By plane C. By coach D. By car
8. Where are the key now?
A. In the cafeteria B. At home C. In the main office D. By the front door

PART 2
In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There
are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
Questions 9 to 12. You will hear a radio interview with a ballet dancer called Elena Karpov, who
is talking about her life and career.
9. At ballet school in New York, Elena
A. was the only student from Bulgarian
B. found learning the language hard
C. learned to be independent
D. found it easy to study new movements
10. What does Elena say about the ballet called Cinderella?
A. Children will enjoy it
B. The music was unfamiliar to her
C. She saw it when she was a child
D. She doesn’t like this ballet
11. In her free time, Elena likes to
A. go sightseeing B. go to clubs C. go shopping D. go picnicking
12. What does Elena often do for her fans?
A. She gives them a flower
B. She signs one of her photograph
C. She sends them a free ticket
D. She gives them free teddy bears

Questions 13 to 16. Listen to the conversation at a travel agency.

13. What is the man's destination?
A. Salt Lake City, USA B. New York City, USA
C. Helsinki, Finland D. Stockholm, Sweden
14. When is the man's departure date?
A. the twenty-first B. the twenty-second
C. the twenty-third D. the twenty-fourth
15. How long is the man's layover between flights?
A. less than an hour B. less than two hours

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 C. less than three hours D. more than three hours
16. What request did the man make regarding his flight?
A. He asked for a specially-prepared dinner.
B. He wanted an aisle seat oh
C. He requested a bassinet for his baby.
D. He asked for a seat near the front of the plane

Question 17 to 20. Listen to a conversation between two university students who met on
campus.
17. How long has the young man been drinking alcohol?
A. Since he entered university B. Since his birthday
C. Every weekend D. One or two years
18. What can be said about the young man's drinking habits?
A. He drinks less now B. He drinks more now
C. He drinks the same now D. He doesn't drink now
19. What is the purpose of this conversation?
A. To acquire research data
B. To judge students' attitude to their education
C. To measure drinking in campus
D. To warn students against alcoholism
20. What will the young man probably do in the near future?
A. Try to stop drinking alcohol B. Contact the young woman
C. Review his study habits D. Try to improve his GPA

PART 3-Questions 21-35

In this part, you will hear THREE talks or lectures. The talks or lectures will not be repeated.
There are five questions for each talk or lecture. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.

Question 21 to 25. Listen to part of a lecture in an American literature class

21. What aspect of Carl Sandburg's life does the professor mainly discuss?
A. Explaining why Sandburg was a hobo. B. Relating his parent's nationality.
C. He changed the family name from Johnson D. Providing background information.
22. What is meant by the term "The American Dream?"
A. Life should be better for everyone, not a few. B. Hard work and education equals success
C. A student must attend college. D. Anyone can buy a house.
23. Why did Sandburg want to write American children's stories?
A. He heard many stories from hoboes. B. He didn't like stories of talking animals.
C. Children could not relate to European stories. D. His daughters wanted to see a king
24. As a child, why did Carl want to be called, "Charles?"
A. It sounded more American. B. He didn't like his name.
C. It was difficult to pronounce. D. Children teased him about his name.
25. How did Sandburg's travel have an effect on his writing?
A. It related war stories.

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B. It made him want to settle in Galesburg.
C. It gave him the opportunity to work on the railroad.
D. It provided material for his writings.
Question 26 to 30. Listen to part of a lecture in a sociobiology class
26. Which fact is true of Edward O. Wilson?
A. He wrote Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution. B. He coined the word "sociobiology".
C. The won the Nobel Prize. D. His research was on insects.
27. What is altruism?
A. A cultural trait B. A theoretical proof C. A conundrum D. A kind of behaviour
28. Which statement is NOT supported by the lecture?
A. Wilson's theories were very controversial
B. Sociobiology is also applicable to humans.
C. Darwin studied the physical characteristics of animals
D. The next class will study E. O. Wilson's work
29. Judging from the lecture, which is NOT a characteristic of social insects?
A. Altruism B. Aggressive behavior C. Division of labour D. Colonial life
30. Why does the lecturer mention 'chickens' and 'eggs'?
A. As a metaphor for the evolution of behavior.
B. As a warning against the dangers of sociobiology.
C. As a contrast to the behavior of social insects.
D. As the source of Wilson's theory of altruism

Question 31 to 35. Listen to part of a lecture in a fine arts class

31. How has the lecturer organized his lecture?
A. By place of residence B. By thematic representation
C. By periods of development D. By political stance
32. Why does the lecturer mention Leonardo da Vinci?
A. As a measure of Picasso's productivity
B. As an important influence on Picasso's art
C. As a key figure in Renaissance illusionism
D. As an artist whom Picasso reacted strongly against
33. Which fact supports the statement that Picasso was a child prodigy?
A. He studied art under his father
B. He passed the Academy of Arts examination in one day
C. He dropped out of the Academy of Arts after one year
D. He experimented with many styles and media
34. Which is considered Picasso's first Cubist painting?
A. Les Demoiselles d'Avignon B. The Old Guitarist
C. Family of Saltimbanques D. Three Musicians
35. How did Picasso's Cubist paintings develop?
A. The planes became more complex B. The colours became bluer
C. The colours became simpler. D. The planes became simpler.

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 TEST 3

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.

PART 1
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.

1. Which activity will the family do this year?

A. Walking B. Cycling B. Windsurfing D. Sailing
2. Which is the woman’s house?
A. There’s a white flowering tree by the gate
B. There’s a big tree by the back gate
C. There are white flowers in front of the house
D. There are big trees around the house
3. Why will drivers have problems this morning?
A. It will be foggy C. There will be a traffic jam
B. It will be rainy D. A bridge will be repaired
4. What time will Robin leave the house?
A. 6.00 C. 7.15
B. 6.30 D. 8.00
5. What did Simon do this morning?
A. He cleaned the windows C. He chatted on the phone
B. He went shopping D. He washed the dishes
6. What hasn’t the girl packed yet?
A. Toothpaste C. A towel
B. A toothbrush D. Soap
7. What has the woman just bought?
A. A bag B. A dress
C. A jacket D. A hat

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 8. What day is the museum closed?
A. Sunday B. Monday C. Thursday D. Friday

PART 2
In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four
questions for each conversation. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.

Questions 9 to 12 You will hear a radio interview with a man called Robin Marshall, who has written a
book about Argentina.
9. On Robin’s last trip to Argentina, the weather was
A. colder than he expected B. suitable for what he planned
C. different from the forecasts he heard D. so terrible that he called off the trip
10. What did Robin buy from the market he visited?
A. a picture B. a chair C. a record D. a nightstand
11. How did Robin feel during the dance performance he saw?
A. He wanted to get up and dance. B. He wished he had continued his dance classes.
C. He was sad he didn’t dance well. D. He felt disappointed with himself.
12. What did Robin do while he stayed in the village?
A. He went on a bus tour. B. He went into the forest
C. He went on a river trip. D. He went fishing with the locals.

Questions 13 to 16. Listen to the conversation between James and a woman

13. James thinks that he has
A. the flu B. a cold C. a stomachache D. a headache
14. The woman thinks that James has a virus because…………..
A. he has a high fever
B. his eyes are red
C. his lips are purple
D. his skin is a different color
15. Where did the woman find information on this virus?
A. on a medical podcast
B. on a Web site
C. in a medical journal
D. in a TV programme
16. According to the woman, how much longer does James have to live?
A. a few days
B. about a week
C. a little over a month
D. a year

Question 17 to 20. Listen to a conversation between a student and his counselor.

17. What is the purpose of this conversation?
A. To assess the student’s course work

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 B. To take advantage of the dean
C. To guaranteen the dtudent’s graduation
D. To decide the student’s course requirements
18. Why has the student been taking Statistics?
A. He needs it for his career.
B. It is required for his graduation.
C. It is part and parcel of his program.
D. He enjoys the challenge of mathematics
19. What can be said about the student's GPA?
A. It includes a few 'A's.
B. It includes more than a few 'A's.
C. It includes mostly 'A's.
D. It includes almost all 'A's.
20. What will the counselor do next?
A. File the student's transcript.
B. Phone the Faculty of Business Administration.
C. Revise the student's class schedule.
D. Recommend that the student take Econometrics.

PART 3-Questions 21-35

In this part, you will hear THREE talks or lectures. The talks or lectures will not be repeated.
There are five questions for each talk or lecture. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
Question 21 to 25. Listen to part of a lecture in an archeology class
21. According to the lecturer, when was Angkor Wat constructed?
A. 800-899 AD B. 900-999 AD C. 1000-1099 AD D. 1100-1199 AD
22. Which is NOT mentioned as a part of Angkor Wat's design?
A. Buddhist images B. A pyramidal temple
C. Wall sculptures D. Geographical orientation
23. Why does the lecturer mention 'jagati'?
A. As proof that the pyramid is older than the galleries B. As proof that Angkor Wat was a tomb
C. As proof of Hindu mythology D. As proof of Khmer design
24. Which is NOT a theory about Angkor Wat?
A. It was designed as a funerary temple. B. It was located in a good farming area.
C. It was intended to impress the Chans D. It was positioned for military defense.
25. What is the 'Churning of the Ocean Milk'?
A. A gallery B. A myth C. A moat D. A wall

Question 26 to 30. Listen to part of a lecture in a social science class

26. What is the lecture mainly about?
A. Prototypes of early horses B. Circumstantial evidence
C. The use of horses in the Botai culture D. The origins of horse domestication

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27. According to the professor, what is the main obstacle to
determining the origin of horse domestication?
A. Archaeological excavations B. Discoveries of the use of bits
C. DNA comparisons D. A lack of concrete evidence
28. What does DNA analysis reveal about the domestication of horses?
A. Domestication appears to have occurred simultaneously in several places.
B. Domestication can be narrowed down to a specific location and time period.
C. Domestication most probably occurred when horses were first used in warfare.
D. Domestication first occurred with a prototype known as Przewalski's Horse.
29. Why does the professor mention researcher Marsha Levine?
A. To illustrate a theory of gradual horse domestication.
B. To refute the findings of DNA comparisons.
C. To explain the development of Oriental horses.
D. To remind students of a point to remember for the exam
30. All of the following are mentioned in the lecture as prototypes of modern horses EXCEPT
A. Draft B. Shetland C. Forest D. Tarpan

Question 31 to 35. Listen to part of a lecture in an arts class

31. What aspect of kitsch does the professor mainly discuss?
A. Its history B. Its production C. Its meaning D. Its appeal
32. Why does the professor mention Mona Lisa?
A. To make a point about Leonardo da Vinci B. To help form a definition of modern art
C. To exemplify a popular form of kitsch D. To refute its reputation as a masterpiece
33. According to the professor, where did the term kitsch originate?
A. In modern Las Vegas B. In 1930s Russia
C. In 20th century England D. In 19th Century Munich
34. According to the lecture, what is NOT true of Kitsch?
A. It is predominate in Las Vegas architecture. B. It s synonymous with "slapped together".
C. It has been compared to a Marxist term D. It is used primarily a compliment
35. What does the professor mean when he says this: quoteunquote regular people.
A. He does not necessarily agree with the definition of regular people
B. He disagrees that regular people have discriminating tastes.
C. He questions the hypothesis that kitsch represents bad taste.
D. He believes kitsch appeals mostly to upper-class art purists.

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 LISTENING TEST 4

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 05 minutes to transfer your answers
to your answer sheet.

PART 1
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. How much is the man’s ticket?

A. £16.50 C. £12.50
B. £15.00 D. £10.00
2. What will they have for lunch?
A. Chips and chicken C. Sausages and eggs
B. Fish and chicken D. Sausages and chips
3. Why was the man late home?
A. There was a train strike C. He gave Pete a lift
B. There was an accident on the D. He was busy at the office
highway
4. What was the weather like on John’s holiday?
A. It was cloudy C. It was sunny
B. It was rainy D. It was snowy
5. What time was the woman’s appointment?
A. 9.40 C. 10.20
B. 10.10 D. 10.30

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 6. What did the woman buy?
A. Perfume and chocolate C. Perfume and a scarf
B. A scarf and a walkman D. Chocolate and a walkman
7. Where are the man and the woman talking?
A. In the stadium C. It the cinema
B. In the library D. In class
8. What should applicants do?
A. Go in person
B. Send references
C. Request a job application
D. Write a letter to the company

PART 2
In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There
are four questions for each conversation. For eachquestion, choose A, B, C or D.
Questions 9 to 12. You will hear e radio interview with a man called Harry Park, who is talking
about the adventure travel company he runs
9. Harry decided to start an adventure travel company because he
A. wanted to share his experience with others B. thought he could make a lot of money.
C. hoped to do more travelling himself D. wanted to fulfil his father’s dream
10. Who suggested the name for Harry’s company?
A. a friend B. a customer C. his wife D. his father
11. When Harry visits a place, he tries to
A. give the local people jobs B. take modern equipment
C. avoid damaging the area D. take as many photos as he can
12. What does Harry say about doing dangerous things?
A. It’s part of his job. B. It’s frightening
C. It’s enjoyable. D. He doesn’t care much about it

Questions 13 to 16. Listen to the conversation on “Dad’s Cooking Show”

13. Where did the chef learn to cook?
A. at a cooking school B. at a family member's home
C. in a friend's kitchen D. on a website
14. What is special about the chef's cookies?
A. He makes them by following a healthy recipe.
B. He prepares them by using inexpensive ingredients.
C. He sells them at many local stores.
D. They are sold at a low price.
15. Which ingredient does the chef NOT use to make his cookies?
A. baking powder B. flour C. sugar D. butter
16. What is the topic of the next cooking program?
A. fun cookies for teenagers
B. inexpensive meals

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C. tips for cleaning your kitchen
D. recipes for a healthy diet

Question 17 to 20. Listen to a conversation between a professor and a student discussing a possibility.
17. What is the topic of this conversation?
A. Arranging a class schedule
B. Obtaining a master's degree
C. Listening to lectures
D. Acquiring prerequisites
18. What is Dr Schmidt researching?
A. Orangutan cross-breeding
B. Human - ape communications
C. Cross-cultural interactions
D. Primate communities
19. Who is Josh White?
A. A former classmate B. A zoology professor C. A research assistant D. A dynamic speaker
20. What will the student be unable to do?
A. Take the class quizzes
B. Ask questions in the class
C. Use the class material in her research
D. Take the final examination

PART 3-Questions 21-35

In this part, you will hear THREE talks or lectures. The talks or lectures will not be repeated.
There are five questions for each talk or lecture. For each question, choose A, B, C or D.
Question 21 to 25. Listen to part of a lecture in a life sciences class
21. What is the main topic of the lecture?
A. Bird communication B. Bird calls and songs
C. Bird research D. Bird body language
22. How do male birds use songs?
A. To put their babies to sleep B. To give short messages
C. To repel a mate D. To defend their territory
23. Why does the professor discuss an experiment with dummies?
A. To dispel a notion about body language B. To highlight different types of bird calls
C. To demonstrate a point about songbirds D. To spotlight a behavior of the booby
24. What is true of baby birds whose nests are in trees?
A. They beg quietly. B. They beg with a low frequency.
C. They do not beg when they are hungry. D. They beg with a high frequency.
25. What does the professor imply about birds' communication?
A. Scientists still don't understand it well. B. It is eerily similar to that of humans.
C. It has changed in recent years. D. Much of it seems very strange.

Question 26 to 30. Listen to part of a lecture in a life science class

26. What aspect of the Ragwort plant does the professor mainly discuss?
A. Its biological composition B. Its toxicity ratio

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C. Its seed dispersal range D. Its reputation
27. What is the professor's opinion of Ragwort?
A. Its nutritional value is underrated.
B. Its threat to animal health has been exaggerated.
C. It is a menace to farmers and landowners.
D. It poses a potential danger to human beings.
28. According to the professor, what is one way that Ragwort can affect horses?
A. It causes liver damage. B. It destroys digestive worms.
C. It reduces swelling. D. It induces paralysis
29. What does the professor imply when he says: “That's a rather large discrepancy, is it not?”
A. The government's figures are dramatically underestimated.
B. More cattle than horses eat Ragwort flowers.
C. Criticisms of horse breeders are off base.
D. The horse-breeders' figures are wildly inaccurate.
30. Why does the professor discuss a study of the dispersal of Ragwort seeds?
A. To prove a point about Ragwort toxicity
B. To counter claims of breeder bias
C. To dispel a common misconception
D. To illustrate the danger of Ragwort spread

Question 31 to 35. Listen to part of a lecture in a life science class

31. What is the lecture mainly about? A. The importance of sterilization
B. How autoclaves work C. The danger of endospores
D. The use of indicators with autoclaves
32. According to the professor, why must an autoclave be sealed?
A. To create latent heat B. To boil water
C. To heat water to 220 degrees D. To prevent evaporation
33. Which of the following is true of biological indicators?
A. They are typically pieces of tape. B. Their spores won't change color.
C. They are placed on top of autoclaves. D. A color change indicates trouble.
34. What does the professor mean when he says this: Anybody
want to take a crack at spelling that?
A. He expects students to spell the word correctly.
B. He acknowledges that the word is too difficult to spell
C. He is challenging students to try spelling the word.
D. He wants students to find the word in dictionary
35. What is the purpose of autoclave indicators?
A. To eradicate endospores B. To measure attests
C. To ensure sterilization D. To gauge boiling time

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