PHÅN 1: NGHE HIÊU - VSTEP

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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 andfill 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 m-wunt 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:
W4aich meal is NOT included in the price ofthe holiday?
A. Breakfast B. Lunch C. Dinner • D. All meals
The correct answer is A. Breakfast. Now, let's begin with the first
question.

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 Question 1: Who is probably making talking on the phone?
A. The receptionist at a hotel
B. The receptionist at a dentist's
C. A fravel agent
D. A real estate agent
Question 2: Why has the meet.ng been relocated?
A. Because a building is being renovated
B. Because the North Tower is being painted
C. Because the South Tower is sold
D. Because the North Tower•is more spacious
Question 3: What is the main cause of decreased domestic
sales?
A. A weak economy B. Competition
C. Retail clothing sector D. Domestic economy

Question 4: M"hat should the listeners do before they skate?

A. Get permission from the safety coordinator
B. Wear the proper safety equipment
C. Pay a nominal fee
D, Have membership cards
Question 5: What profession does the speaker work in?
A. Sports therapy B. Sports broadcasffi•lg
C. Physical training D. Sports fashion

Question 6: What is the purpose of Ricardo's visit?

A. To train staff members
B. To oversee a project
C. To learn business methods

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 D. To see a client
Question 7: What kind of business would be making this
announcement?
A. A gas station B. A hotel
C. A restaurant D. A store
Question 8: Why has confidence increased?
A. Because of increased invesü•nent
B. Because of low inflation
C. Because of higher production
D. Because of government data
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,

Questions 9 to 12 refer to the following conversation.

Question 9: What is the problem?
A. The woman does not know how to get to the man's office.
B. The copy machine is not working properly.
C. The man is late for his appoinfinent.
D. The woman can't go to the office today.

Question 10: Who most likely is the man?

A. An auto mechanic
B. A photocopier technician
C. A new assistant
D. A coffee shop owner
Question 11: What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. To have a clinic check-up

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B. To turn off the machine
C. To check the inside paper jam
D. To call another technician

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Question 12: When will the man most likely get to the woman's
office?
A. In the morning B. Duxing lunch
C. In the afternoon D. In the evening
Questions 13 to 16 refer to the following conversation.
Question 13: What is the woman's problem?
A. She lost a library book.
B. She does not know where Germany is.
C. The library does not have a book she needs.
D. The library will not let her sign out a book.
Question 14: Why does the woman need to find the book?
A. She wants to borrow it for a friend.
B. She wants it for her essay..
C. She wants to learn about computer systems.
D. She wants to collect it.
Question 15: What does the man offer to do for the woman?
A. He will help her to locate the material she wants from other
librafies.

2. dSK_ 1. : m about the material she needs.

C. He asks her to go to the nearest library.
D. He asks her to go to the book store.
Question 16: What if the woman borrows more than 5 books from
other libraries?
A. She has to return the books earlier than usual.
B. She has to pay a small service charge.
C. She has to fill in a special fonn.
D. She has to deposit.
Questions 17 to 20 refer to the following conversation.
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Question 17: When is the woman supposed to meet James?
A. At noon B. At four o'clock
C. At four fifteen D. At ten o'clock
Question 18: What can be inferred about
James?
A. •low cost of the air work

B. The free they provided b.

C. The co etitiv rice of their products

C . kL
D. length of the wa period D.
Question 19: What is true about the man?
A. He is a friend of Jane's and James'.
B. He is Jane's teacher. C. He doesn't James.
D. He is an irresponsible man:
Question 20: Why does Jane have this appointment?
A.. To meet her old friends
B. To complain about James' behavior
C. To prepare for her exam

D. To have an interview
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.
Question 21: What did the woman do last night?
A. Studied for a final test

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 B. Worked on her paper
C. Stayed in the computer lab
D. Turned the paper in early
Question 22: What is probably true about the woman?
A. She called Professor Kensington and asked for an
extension.
B. She had her friend help to complete her paper.
C. She had plenty of time to complete her paper last night.
D. She completed his paper without help from anyone else.
Question 23: What can be inferred about the man? A. He is too
unhappy to express his anger to the woman. B. He does not feel the
extension was necessary at all. C. He understands the reasoning
behind the extension.
D. He is planning to hand in the paper today no matter what.
Question 24: What is the extension for the assignment submission?
A. They have I more day. B. They have 2 more days.
C. They have I more week. D. They have 2 more weeks.
Question 25. What is the woman probably going to do next?
A. She is going to revise the paper. B. She is
going to talk with the professor.
C. She is going to submit her paper.
D. She is going to prepare for the exam.
QueStions 26-30 refer to 'the following conversation.
Question 26: Who is professor Atkins?
A. A math teacher B. A physics teacher
C. A chemistry teacher D. A laboratory manager
Question 27: What is the acceptable range of difference off the
textbook?

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C. Less than 10% D. 45 %

Question 28: What will the woman most likely do?
A. Redo the experiment in the evenings
B. Ask the professor for more time
C. Hand in the experiment as it is
D. Lower her results by from the textbook Question 29:
When is the experiment due day?
A. Tomorrow B. Next week
C. Tuesday D. Friday
Question 30: What does the professor advise Julie to do?
A. Spend more time in the lab
B. Clean the tubes before the experiment
C. Ask someone to help her
D. Meet him after class hours in the lab
Questions 31 to 35 refer to the following professor's talk.
Question 31: What is true about Alaska?
A. It is the second largest state in the USA.
B. It is bordered by Canada on the East.
C. It is smaller than Califomia and Texas combined.
D. It is populous.
Question 32: What is •the average number of students in a
middle school classroom?
A. 10 B.
15
D.
c. 20 25

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 Question 33: Which of the following is a popular transportation
system in Alaska?
A. Airplanes
B. Ships
C. Railways
D. A complex highway system
Question 34: What will the professor probably talk about in the
next class?
A. The volcanic eruption of Mount Katmai in the early 20th
century.
B. The type of airplanes used by Alaskans to move from
point to point.

C. The amount of food imported by the Alaskans to balance

out their miniscule farming production.
D. The effects of seismic sea waves that reach far inland and
destroy communities.
Question 35: What does the professor feel about life in Alaska?
A. It is a fantastic place to dwell for anyone.
B. It is probably not very desirable for some to live in.
C. It is not a place that he Imows much about.
D. It is a peaceful place without any won•ies to think about.

THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTENING PAPER. NOW

YOU HAVE 05 MINUTES TO TRANSFER YOUR
ANSWERS TO YOUR ANSWER SHEET.

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