PHẦN 1: NGHE HIỂU – VSTEP (LISTENING)
Thời gian: 40 phút
Số câu hỏi: 35
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: 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 meals
The correct answer is A. Breakfast. Now, let's begin with the first question.
What is the purpose of the message?
- A. To schedule a checkup
- B. To delay a meeting
- C. To confirm an appointment
- D. To request some files
- A. A city tour
- B. A spa package
- C. A hotel
- D. A hospital
- A. A university
- B. A high school
- C. A new hospital wing
- D. An airport terminal
- A. Factory employees
- B. Office managers
- C. Safety supervisors
- D. Hotel workers
- A. To make a reservation at a restaurant
- B. To ask about a new employee
- C. To invite a co-worker for dinner
- D. To offer a ride home
- A. A new security policy
- B. The business hours
- C. An office relocation
- D. A permanent closure
- A. To make an appointment
- B. To offer a position
- C. To cancel an interview
- D. To confirm receipt of an application
- A. A new employee
- B. The founder
- C. The chairman of the board
- D. The personnel director
PART 2: Questions 9-20
Directions: 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 the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Questions 9 to 12 refer to the following conversation.
9. Why is the woman calling?- A. To make an appointment
- B. To speak with Dr. Johnson
- C. To confirm an appointment
- D. To receive some medical advice
- A. He is a doctor.
- B. He is very busy these days.
- C. He is the woman's friend.
- D. He will be late for the appointment.
- A. Show up to his appointment a little early
- B. Get more medical insurance
- C. Wait 10 minutes in the waiting area
- D. Always arrange his appointments a day early
- A. His past medical records
- B. Some insurance documents
- C. His appointment book
- D. An application form
- A. Journalists
- B. Physicians
- C. Lawyers
- D. Restaurant owners
- A. Her patients
- B. Her mother-in-law
- C. Her doctor
- D. Her friends
- A. Today
- B. Friday
- C. Saturday
- D. Sunday
- A. Her friends
- B. Her husband
- C. Her mother-in-law
- D. Her patients
Questions 17 to 20 refer to the following conversation.
17. What are they talking about?- A. A newly released product
- B. The duration of the warranty
- C. A customer they helped
- D. A vehicle the man recently fixed
- A. The low cost of the repair work
- B. The free service they provided
- C. The competitive price of their products
- D. The length of the warranty period
- A. The low price
- B. The great service
- C. The free gifts
- D. The store hours
- A. He is a loyal one.
- B. He thought the warranty had expired.
- C. He will definitely come back to the store.
- D. He will recommend the store to his friend.
PART 3: Questions 21-35
Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE talks, lectures or conversations. The talks, lectures, or conversations will not be repeated. There are five questions for each talk, lecture, or conversation. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D.
Questions 21 to 25 refer to the following conversation.
21. Why is the woman visiting this office?- A. She wants to be a science major.
- B. She wants to learn about politics.
- C. She is interested in registering for a course.
- D. She is interested in Political Science.
- A. It is not considered a prestigious program.
- B. The requirements are difficult to meet.
- C. No one likes the economics requirement.
- D. It is an unpopular program.
- A. Political Science 1
- B. Political Science 2
- C. Writing seminar
- D. Economics
- A. Students have to maintain over a "B" average in all required courses.
- B. Students have to study economics and a second history credit.
- C. Students need to be realistic in their expectation.
- D. A, B, and C are all correct.
- A. To make students think carefully about what courses they will take
- B. To have a similar system with other majors
- C. To make students have a planned program
- D. To ensure students have realistic expectations
Questions 26 to 30 refer to the following lecture.
26. What happened to the debate club meeting?- A. They painted instead of debating.
- B. The club was disbanded.
- C. The meeting was moved to another room.
- D. The meeting was postponed.
- A. He was too busy with his classes.
- B. He was in a meeting.
- C. His computer has been out of order.
- D. His friend forgot to tell him.
- A. It is going to be demolished.
- B. It is going to be sold.
- C. It is going to be repainted.
- D. It is going to be closed.
- A. It is too small for the group.
- B. It is called "Turner Auditorium".
- C. It will soon be enlarged to accommodate everyone.
- D. It is the most run-down room in the student building.
- A. He does not enjoy the debate club.
- B. He is not taking many classes.
- C. He is a weak debater.
- D. He is not ready for his debate yet.
Questions 31 to 35 refer to the following professor's talk.
31. What is the professor mainly talking about?- A. The science of space travel
- B. Scientific problems in Star Wars
- C. The erroneous science in science fiction
- D. Why science fiction is bad literature
- A. There are no aliens in outer space.
- B. There is no way to go faster than light speed.
- C. There are many other stars and galaxies.
- D. There is nowhere to go in outer space.
- A. Three light years
- B. One hundred light years
- C. Hundreds of light years
- D. A million light years
- A. It is exceptionally good.
- B. It portrays gravity correctly.
- C. It does not have faster-than-light travel.
- D. It does not depict sound in space.
- A. Many people do not like watching science fiction.
- B. It is costly to make science fiction.
- C. Science fiction is not meant to teach us about science.
- D. The film Space Odyssey is a famous science fiction.
