TEST 3
A: LISTENING
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.
PART 1
There are eight questions in this part. For each question there are four options and a short recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. You now have 48 seconds to look through the questions and the options in each question.
Câu 1: What have they forgotten?
- A. ticket
- B. camera
- C. passport
- D. bag
- A. 06.15
- B. 07.40
- C. 06.10
- D. 07.10
- A. by bicycle
- B. by bus
- C. by car
- D. by train
- A. under the chair
- B. by the television
- C. under the other rubbish
- D. under the table
- A. mushrooms
- B. onions
- C. carrots
- D. red pepper
- A. write it in the books
- B. write it on paper
- C. type it
- D. email it
- A. gloves
- B. sweater
- C. socks
- D. hat
- A. by bus
- B. a neighbour offered her a lift
- C. by bike
- D. walk
PART 2
You will hear three different conversations. In each conversation there are four questions. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. You will hear the conversations only once.
Conversation 1. You will hear a conversation between a boy, Tyrone, and a receptionist.
Câu 9: What hours does the speaker work on Monday?
- A. Noon to 6 PM
- B. 8:15 AM to 5 PM
- C. 7 AM to 12 PM
- D. 5 PM to 9 PM
- A. Monday and Tuesday
- B. Wednesday and Thursday
- C. Tuesday and Thursday
- D. Thursday and Friday
- A. To discuss the importance of the job
- B. To complain about the work of doctors and dentists
- C. To describe a typical week at work
- D. To explain the details of a day at work
- A. She enjoys sleeping late every morning.
- B. It is difficult to describe her schedule.
- C. She enjoys helping the patients.
- D. It is too complicated to remember.
Conversation 2: Listen to the conversation an answer the questions
Câu 13: According to the conversation, which item did the woman NOT purchase with her credit card?
- A. a digital camera
- B. DVD player
- C. a TV
- D. a stereo
- A. She wants to buy things at a discount using the card
- B. She hopes to establish a good credit rating.
- C. She doesn't want to borrow from her parents.
- D. She can be financially independent.
- A. She hopes that someone might give her the money.
- B. She plans on getting rid of her student credit cards.
- C. She'll get a part-time job.
- D. She is going to return the items she purchased on the card.
- A. help her find a better paying job to cover her expenses
- B. teach her how to prepare a financial management plan
- C. show her how she can apply for low-interest student credit cards
- D. teach her how to shop wisely.
Conversation 3. Listen to a conversation between a man and a florist.
Câu 17: Why does the customer not buy the recommended sandwich at the beginning of the conversation?
- A. It is too expensive.
- B. He is not interested in ordering a burger.
- C. It is not tasty.
- D. He fears the food will make him sick.
- A. it contains a wide range of ingredients.
- B. it is prepared in the kitchen sink.
- C. it contains chicken soup.
- D. It comes in a very large cup.
- A. He thought the drink should have been included.
- B. He felt the meal was way overpriced.
- C. He was charged for two sandwiches instead of one.
- D. It was lower than he had expected.
- A. He orders something from the restaurant menu.
- B. He plans to come back at weekend.
- C. He decides to look for another place to eat.
- D. He plans to come in a week when the prices are lower.
PART 3
You will hear three different talks or lectures. In each talk or lecture there are five questions. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. You will hear the talks or lectures only once.
Talk/Lecture 1. You will hear a woman called Sandy talking to a group of students about her job.
Câu 21: What did Sandy Duffy want to be when she was at school?
- A. a journalist
- B. a musician
- C. A director
- D. A basketball player
- A. Math and Physics
- B. Film making
- C. Technology
- D. Art
- A. She answered a job advertisement.
- B. She met someone at a conference.
- C. She sent some information about herself to a company.
- D. She was invited by a friend.
- A. the prizes she has won.
- B. the high salary
- C. the people she works with.
- D. the great working condition
- A. She has to travel a lot.
- B. She has to work long hours.
- C. She often has to change her job.
- D. She has to live far from home.
Talk/Lecture 2: Listen and answer the questions
Câu 26: How long does the trek last?
- A. a day
- B. three days
- C. five days
- D. a week
- A. health care
- B. school education
- C. hospital
- D. the old people
- A. flight and airport taxes
- B. medical provision and taxes
- C. Foods
- D. Food and accommodation
- A. walk across a glacier.
- B. complete a fitness course.
- C. agree to raise funds for the charity.
- D. pay amount of money.
- A. 1st of November
- B. 3rd of November
- C. 13th of November
- D. 23th of November
Talk/Lecture 3. Listen to a woman talking about changes of India.
Câu 31: Where do many of the rich people live?
- A. near to the new road
- B. In the cities.
- C. In the countryside.
- D. In isolated places.
- A. 600 kilometres
- B. 6,000 kilometers
- C. 60,000 kilometres
- D. 60 miles
- A. small vehicles on the road
- B. any vehicle and problems on the road
- C. big vehicles on the road
- D. serious problems on the road
- A. all types
- B. mostly cars
- C. mostly motorbikes
- D. the presenter doesn't say
- A. because it's the same shape as the country of India.
- B. because it is modern, it is helping the economy grow.
- C. Because India has big population
- D. Because India has lots of transport
