Đề thi VSTEP Full B2 — Virtual Reality in Science Education & School Tech Policy

Virtual reality (VR) is no longer just for video games. Schools around the world are now using VR headsets to teach science subjects in completely new ways. Instead of reading about the human heart from a textbook, students can put on a headset and walk through a 3D model of a beating heart. They can zoom in to see blood vessels and watch how blood flows through the chambers. Chemistry students can now conduct dangerous experiments in a safe virtual lab without any risk of accidents. Geography lessons allow learners to explore volcanoes, oceans, and distant planets as if they were actually there. Research from universities suggests that students who use VR tools remember 40% more information than those who learn only from textbooks. However, the high cost of headsets and concerns about screen time remain challenges for many schools.

Speaker A (Teacher): Good morning, everyone. I want to talk about our updated technology policy for this semester. Speaker B: What are the main changes, Ms. Johnson? Speaker A: First, students may now use laptops and tablets for note-taking during all classes, not just computer labs. Speaker B: Will we be allowed to use our phones for educational apps? Speaker A: Yes, but only when the teacher gives permission. Phones should remain in bags during lectures and tests. Speaker B: What about submitting assignments? Speaker A: All homework must now be uploaded to the school platform by 11:59 PM on the due date. Late submissions lose 10% of the grade for each day. Speaker B: Thank you. The new rules sound reasonable. Speaker A: The goal is to use technology wisely, not to ban it entirely.