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Kỹ thuật nghe Part 2 — Conversations 3 đoạn 4 câu

Part 2 gồm 3 đoạn hội thoại giữa 2 người, mỗi đoạn kèm 4 câu hỏi trắc nghiệm (tổng 12 câu, câu 9-20). Đoạn hội thoại dài 1-2 phút, chủ đề giao tiếp hàng ngày. Dưới đây là 3 kỹ thuật giúp bạn đạt 10-12/12 câu đúng.

Kỹ thuật 1: Xác định vai trò người nói (Identify Speakers)

Ngay từ 2-3 câu đầu, hãy xác định ai đang nói với aimối quan hệ giữa họ.

Các mối quan hệ thường gặp:

Bối cảnhSpeaker ASpeaker BManh mối nhận biết
Dịch vụNhân viênKhách hàng"How can I help you?", "I'd like to..."
Công sởĐồng nghiệpĐồng nghiệp"Have you finished the report?", tên riêng
Y tếBác sĩBệnh nhân"What seems to be the problem?", triệu chứng
Giáo dụcGiáo viên/tư vấnSinh viên"Your assignment...", "I'm having trouble with..."
Du lịchHướng dẫn viênDu khách"On your left...", "What time do we...?"

Mẹo: Ghi nhanh "A = staff, B = customer" lên giấy nháp ngay khi nhận ra.

Kỹ thuật 2: Theo dõi chuyển đổi chủ đề (Track Topic Changes)

Hội thoại thường có 2-3 chủ đề phụ. Câu hỏi thường xoay quanh từng phần riêng biệt.

Tín hiệu chuyển chủ đề:

  • "By the way..." — chuyển sang chủ đề mới
  • "Actually..." — điều chỉnh hoặc bổ sung thông tin
  • "One more thing..." — thêm nội dung phụ
  • "So, about..." — quay lại hoặc bắt đầu chủ đề khác
  • "Before I forget..." — thông tin bổ sung quan trọng

Mẹo: Khi nghe tín hiệu chuyển chủ đề, đánh dấu gạch ngang trên giấy nháp để phân tách thông tin.

Kỹ thuật 3: Suy luận thái độ và ý nghĩa ngầm (Infer Attitude)

Part 2 thường có câu hỏi suy luận: "What does the man imply?", "How does the woman feel?"

Dấu hiệu thái độ qua ngữ điệu và từ vựng:

Thái độTừ/cụm từ thường gặp
Đồng ý, hài lòng"That sounds great", "I'd love to", "Perfect"
Do dự, không chắc"I'm not sure", "Maybe", "Let me think"
Từ chối lịch sự"I wish I could but...", "I'm afraid...", "Unfortunately"
Ngạc nhiên"Really?", "Are you serious?", "I had no idea"
Bực bội, thất vọng"That's unacceptable", "I was expecting...", "This isn't what I..."

Lưu ý quan trọng cho Part 2

  1. 4 câu hỏi theo thứ tự: Câu 1 hỏi phần đầu hội thoại, câu 4 hỏi phần cuối. Đọc trước cả 4 câu để biết cần nghe gì.
  2. Đáp án paraphrase: Đáp án đúng thường diễn đạt lại (paraphrase) ý trong đoạn nghe, không dùng nguyên văn.
  3. Bẫy "nghe thấy từ": Đáp án sai thường chứa từ xuất hiện trong đoạn nghe nhưng ghép sai ngữ cảnh.
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Từ vựng thường gặp Part 2 — 50 từ giao tiếp hội thoại

50 từ vựng giao tiếp Part 2 — Conversations

Dưới đây là 50 từ và cụm từ xuất hiện thường xuyên nhất trong phần hội thoại Part 2 Listening VSTEP. Nắm vững những từ này giúp bạn nghe hiểu nhanh hơn và chính xác hơn.

Nhóm 1: Dịch vụ khách hàng (10 từ)

STTTừ/cụm từPhiên âmNghĩa tiếng Việt
1reservation/ˌrezərˈveɪʃn/đặt chỗ, đặt trước
2available/əˈveɪləbl/có sẵn, còn trống
3appointment/əˈpɔɪntmənt/cuộc hẹn
4refund/ˈriːfʌnd/hoàn tiền
5complaint/kəmˈpleɪnt/khiếu nại, phàn nàn
6receipt/rɪˈsiːt/biên lai, hóa đơn
7policy/ˈpɒləsi/chính sách
8membership/ˈmembərʃɪp/tư cách thành viên
9registration/ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃn/đăng ký
10inquiry/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/yêu cầu thông tin

Nhóm 2: Giao tiếp công sở (10 từ)

STTTừ/cụm từPhiên âmNghĩa tiếng Việt
11deadline/ˈdedlaɪn/hạn chót
12schedule/ˈʃedjuːl/lịch trình, sắp xếp
13colleague/ˈkɒliːɡ/đồng nghiệp
14in charge of/ɪn tʃɑːdʒ ɒv/phụ trách, chịu trách nhiệm
15overtime/ˈəʊvətaɪm/làm thêm giờ
16postpone/pəʊstˈpəʊn/hoãn lại
17confirm/kənˈfɜːm/xác nhận
18proposal/prəˈpəʊzl/đề xuất, bản kế hoạch
19shift/ʃɪft/ca làm việc
20supervisor/ˈsuːpəvaɪzə/người giám sát, quản lý

Nhóm 3: Y tế và sức khỏe (10 từ)

STTTừ/cụm từPhiên âmNghĩa tiếng Việt
21prescription/prɪˈskrɪpʃn/đơn thuốc
22symptom/ˈsɪmptəm/triệu chứng
23check-up/ˈtʃekʌp/khám tổng quát
24dosage/ˈdəʊsɪdʒ/liều lượng
25allergic to/əˈlɜːdʒɪk tuː/dị ứng với
26insurance/ɪnˈʃʊərəns/bảo hiểm
27side effect/saɪd ɪˈfekt/tác dụng phụ
28follow-up/ˈfɒləʊ ʌp/tái khám
29refer to/rɪˈfɜːr tuː/giới thiệu (đến bác sĩ chuyên khoa)
30ward/wɔːd/khoa, phòng bệnh

Nhóm 4: Du lịch và di chuyển (10 từ)

STTTừ/cụm từPhiên âmNghĩa tiếng Việt
31itinerary/aɪˈtɪnərəri/lịch trình du lịch
32departure/dɪˈpɑːtʃə/khởi hành
33boarding pass/ˈbɔːdɪŋ pɑːs/thẻ lên máy bay
34check in/tʃek ɪn/làm thủ tục
35accommodation/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/chỗ ở
36terminal/ˈtɜːmɪnl/nhà ga
37layover/ˈleɪəʊvə/quá cảnh, chờ nối chuyến
38destination/ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/điểm đến
39carry-on/ˈkæri ɒn/hành lý xách tay
40customs/ˈkʌstəmz/hải quan

Nhóm 5: Giáo dục và đời sống (10 từ)

STTTừ/cụm từPhiên âmNghĩa tiếng Việt
41enrollment/ɪnˈrəʊlmənt/đăng ký nhập học
42tuition fee/tjuːˈɪʃn fiː/học phí
43semester/sɪˈmestə/học kỳ
44dormitory/ˈdɔːmɪtri/ký túc xá
45scholarship/ˈskɒləʃɪp/học bổng
46prerequisite/priːˈrekwɪzɪt/điều kiện tiên quyết
47elective/ɪˈlektɪv/môn tự chọn
48transcript/ˈtrænskrɪpt/bảng điểm
49reference letter/ˈrefrəns ˈletə/thư giới thiệu
50campus/ˈkæmpəs/khuôn viên trường

Mẹo ghi nhớ từ vựng hiệu quả

  1. Học theo nhóm chủ đề: Mỗi ngày tập trung 1 nhóm 10 từ, ôn lại nhóm trước.
  2. Nghe phát âm: Dùng từ điển online (Cambridge Dictionary) để nghe phát âm chuẩn.
  3. Đặt câu ngắn: Với mỗi từ, viết 1 câu ngắn trong ngữ cảnh hội thoại.
  4. Flashcard: Tạo flashcard 2 mặt: tiếng Anh — tiếng Việt, ôn mỗi ngày 10 phút.
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Part 2 Practice — Library membership transcript giải thích

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Bối cảnh: Một sinh viên (Student) đến thư viện công cộng để đăng ký thẻ thành viên. Nhân viên thư viện (Librarian) hướng dẫn thủ tục.

Librarian: Good morning. Welcome to Greenfield Public Library. How can I help you today?

Student: Hi, I'd like to get a library card. I just moved to this area for university and I heard you have a great collection.

Librarian: Of course! We have two types of membership. The standard card is free and lets you borrow up to five books at a time for two weeks. The premium card costs fifteen dollars a year, and you can borrow up to ten books for four weeks.

Student: I think the premium one sounds better for me since I need a lot of books for my courses. What do I need to sign up?

Librarian: You'll need a photo ID and proof of address. A utility bill or bank statement from the last three months will work. We also need a passport-sized photo for the card.

Student: I have my student ID and a bank statement. But I don't have a photo with me today. Can I bring it later?

Librarian: Absolutely. We can process your application today and issue a temporary card. Just bring the photo within seven days, and we'll make your permanent card. The temporary card works the same way, so you can start borrowing right away.

Student: That's perfect. One more question — do you have study rooms I can book?

Librarian: Yes, we have six study rooms on the second floor. Premium members can book them for free up to three hours a day. You just need to reserve online or at the front desk.

Câu hỏi trắc nghiệm

Câu 1. Why does the student want a library card?

A. She wants to use the free Wi-Fi.
B. She recently moved here for university.
C. Her old library card has expired.
D. Her professor requires it.

Câu 2. How much does the premium membership cost?

A. Free
B. $10 per year
C. $15 per year
D. $20 per year

Câu 3. What document does the student NOT have today?

A. Student ID
B. Bank statement
C. Utility bill
D. A passport-sized photo

Câu 4. What can premium members do with the study rooms?

A. Use them without booking.
B. Book them free for up to 3 hours daily.
C. Use them only on weekends.
D. Book them for the whole day.

Đáp án và giải thích

Câu 1: B — Sinh viên nói: "I just moved to this area for university." Lý do đăng ký thẻ là vì mới chuyển đến khu vực này để học đại học.

Câu 2: C — Nhân viên nói: "The premium card costs fifteen dollars a year." Phí thành viên premium là 15 đô la/năm.

Câu 3: D — Sinh viên nói: "I don't have a photo with me today." Cô ấy có student ID và bank statement nhưng không có ảnh.

Câu 4: B — Nhân viên nói: "Premium members can book them for free up to three hours a day." Thành viên premium được đặt phòng học miễn phí, tối đa 3 giờ/ngày.

Từ vựng khó

Từ/cụm từNghĩa
proof of addressgiấy tờ chứng minh địa chỉ
utility billhóa đơn điện/nước/gas
temporary cardthẻ tạm thời
process your applicationxử lý đơn đăng ký
passport-sized photoảnh cỡ hộ chiếu (3x4 cm)
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Part 2 Practice — Student housing transcript giải thích

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Bối cảnh: Một sinh viên năm nhất (Student) gọi điện đến văn phòng ký túc xá (Housing Officer) để hỏi về chỗ ở cho học kỳ tới.

Housing Officer: University Housing Office, this is Karen speaking. How may I help you?

Student: Hi Karen, I'm a first-year student starting in September, and I want to ask about accommodation options.

Housing Officer: Sure! We have three options. The shared dormitory is the most affordable at two hundred dollars a month. You'll share a room with one other student. Then there's the single room at three hundred and fifty dollars, which gives you your own space. And finally, the studio apartment at five hundred dollars — that includes a small kitchen.

Student: I think I'd prefer the single room. I need quiet for studying. Is the price all-inclusive?

Housing Officer: The rent includes water and internet. Electricity is metered separately — most students pay about thirty dollars a month for that. Meals are not included, but there's a cafeteria on the ground floor.

Student: That sounds reasonable. How do I apply?

Housing Officer: You need to fill out the online application on our website and pay a deposit of one month's rent. The deadline for the September intake is July 15th. After that, rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Student: Great. One more thing — is there parking available?

Housing Officer: We have limited parking spaces. Students can apply for a parking permit, but priority is given to those living in the studio apartments. For single rooms, I'd recommend using the campus shuttle bus — it's free for all residents.

Câu hỏi trắc nghiệm

Câu 1. Why does the student prefer the single room?

A. It is the cheapest option.
B. It includes a kitchen.
C. She needs a quiet place to study.
D. It has free parking.

Câu 2. What is NOT included in the single room rent?

A. Water
B. Internet
C. Electricity
D. Access to the cafeteria

Câu 3. What is the application deadline for September?

A. June 15th
B. July 15th
C. August 15th
D. September 1st

Câu 4. What does the officer recommend for single-room students regarding transport?

A. Apply for a parking permit.
B. Take the campus shuttle bus.
C. Use public transport.
D. Walk to campus.

Đáp án và giải thích

Câu 1: C — Sinh viên nói: "I need quiet for studying." Lý do chọn phòng đơn là cần yên tĩnh để học.

Câu 2: C — Nhân viên nói: "Electricity is metered separately." Tiền điện tính riêng, không gồm trong tiền phòng. Nước và internet đã bao gồm.

Câu 3: B — Nhân viên nói: "The deadline for the September intake is July 15th."

Câu 4: B — Nhân viên nói: "I'd recommend using the campus shuttle bus — it's free for all residents." Khuyên dùng xe buýt nội bộ miễn phí.

Từ vựng khó

Từ/cụm từNghĩa
all-inclusivebao gồm tất cả chi phí
metered separatelytính đồng hồ riêng
deposittiền đặt cọc
first-come, first-servedai đến trước được phục vụ trước
parking permitgiấy phép đỗ xe
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Part 2 Practice — City tour guide transcript giải thích

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Bối cảnh: Một du khách (Tourist) hỏi hướng dẫn viên (Guide) về chương trình tham quan thành phố trong ngày.

Tourist: Excuse me, I'd like to join the city tour today. What does the itinerary look like?

Guide: Good morning! The full-day tour starts at nine and finishes around four thirty. We visit three main sites. First, we go to the Old Town, which takes about two hours. Then we have lunch at the riverside market — the food there is amazing and very affordable.

Tourist: That sounds lovely. What about the afternoon?

Guide: After lunch, we visit the National Museum. That's about an hour and a half. And the last stop is the Royal Garden, where you'll have about forty-five minutes to walk around and take photos. We return to this hotel by four thirty.

Tourist: How much is the tour?

Guide: It's twenty-five dollars per person. That covers transport and the museum entrance fee. Lunch and drinks are not included, but most meals at the market cost around five to eight dollars.

Tourist: One thing — I have a bad knee, so I can't walk too far. Is there a lot of walking?

Guide: The Old Town does involve about thirty minutes of walking on cobblestone streets. But I can arrange for you to wait at the café near the main square while the group explores the side streets. The museum and garden are both wheelchair-accessible with smooth paths.

Câu hỏi trắc nghiệm

Câu 1. What time does the tour end?

A. 3:30 p.m.
B. 4:00 p.m.
C. 4:30 p.m.
D. 5:00 p.m.

Câu 2. What is included in the tour price?

A. Lunch and drinks
B. Transport and museum entrance fee
C. All meals and entrance fees
D. Hotel pick-up and lunch

Câu 3. Why is the tourist concerned about the tour?

A. She is afraid of crowds.
B. She has a knee problem.
C. She doesn't like museums.
D. She has limited time.

Câu 4. What does the guide suggest for the Old Town visit?

A. Skip the Old Town entirely.
B. Use a wheelchair throughout.
C. Wait at a café while others explore side streets.
D. Take a taxi to the main square.

Đáp án và giải thích

Câu 1: C — Hướng dẫn viên nói: "finishes around four thirty""return to this hotel by four thirty."

Câu 2: B — Hướng dẫn viên nói: "That covers transport and the museum entrance fee." Lunch và drinks không bao gồm.

Câu 3: B — Du khách nói: "I have a bad knee, so I can't walk too far." Lo lắng vì đau đầu gối.

Câu 4: C — Hướng dẫn viên nói: "I can arrange for you to wait at the café near the main square while the group explores the side streets."

Từ vựng khó

Từ/cụm từNghĩa
itinerarylịch trình, chương trình tham quan
cobblestone streetsđường lát đá cuội
wheelchair-accessiblephù hợp cho xe lăn, người khuyết tật
entrance feephí vào cửa
affordablegiá cả phải chăng
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Part 2 Practice — Job interview transcript giải thích

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Bối cảnh: Một ứng viên (Candidate) đến phỏng vấn xin việc tại một công ty marketing. Người phỏng vấn (Interviewer) là trưởng phòng nhân sự.

Interviewer: Thank you for coming in today, Mr. Nguyen. I've reviewed your CV, and I'm impressed by your experience. Could you tell me why you're interested in this position?

Candidate: Thank you for having me. I've been working in digital marketing for three years at a small agency, and I feel ready for a bigger challenge. Your company's focus on data-driven campaigns really appeals to me.

Interviewer: That's great to hear. This role requires managing a team of five people. Have you had any leadership experience?

Candidate: Yes, for the past year I've been leading a team of three junior marketers. I handle task assignments, weekly reviews, and I've also been mentoring two interns. I find team management very rewarding.

Interviewer: Excellent. Now, regarding the position — it's a full-time role, Monday to Friday, nine to six. The starting salary is forty-five thousand dollars annually, with a performance review after six months. We also offer health insurance and twenty days of paid leave.

Candidate: That sounds very competitive. Would there be opportunities for professional development?

Interviewer: Absolutely. We have a training budget of two thousand dollars per employee each year. Many staff members attend industry conferences and online courses. We also promote from within — our current marketing director started as a coordinator five years ago.

Câu hỏi trắc nghiệm

Câu 1. How long has the candidate worked in digital marketing?

A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Five years

Câu 2. What is the candidate's current leadership role?

A. Managing a team of five people.
B. Leading three junior marketers and mentoring two interns.
C. Directing the entire marketing department.
D. Working independently without a team.

Câu 3. When will the candidate's first performance review be?

A. After 3 months
B. After 6 months
C. After 1 year
D. After the probation period

Câu 4. What does the interviewer say about the marketing director?

A. She was hired from a competitor.
B. She started as a coordinator at the company.
C. She has been in the role for ten years.
D. She will be leaving the company soon.

Đáp án và giải thích

Câu 1: C — Ứng viên nói: "I've been working in digital marketing for three years."

Câu 2: B — Ứng viên nói: "I've been leading a team of three junior marketers""mentoring two interns." Chú ý: đáp án A (5 người) là yêu cầu của vị trí mới, không phải vai trò hiện tại.

Câu 3: B — Người phỏng vấn nói: "a performance review after six months."

Câu 4: B — Người phỏng vấn nói: "our current marketing director started as a coordinator five years ago." Giám đốc marketing hiện tại bắt đầu từ vị trí coordinator.

Từ vựng khó

Từ/cụm từNghĩa
data-driven campaignschiến dịch dựa trên dữ liệu
task assignmentsphân công công việc
mentoringhướng dẫn, cố vấn
competitive (salary)cạnh tranh, hấp dẫn (lương)
promote from withinthăng chức từ nội bộ
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Part 2 Practice — Doctor patient consultation transcript

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Bối cảnh: Một bệnh nhân (Patient) đến phòng khám để gặp bác sĩ (Doctor) vì bị ho kéo dài.

Doctor: Good morning. Please have a seat. What seems to be the problem today?

Patient: Good morning, Doctor. I've had a cough for about two weeks now. It started as a dry cough, but in the last few days, I've been coughing up some mucus. I also feel tired all the time.

Doctor: I see. Have you had a fever or any chest pain?

Patient: No fever, but I get a slight chest tightness when I cough hard. I've been taking some over-the-counter cough syrup, but it doesn't seem to help much.

Doctor: All right. Let me listen to your chest. Take a deep breath, please. And again. Okay, I can hear some congestion in your lower lungs. It's likely a respiratory infection. I don't think it's serious, but I'll prescribe an antibiotic and a stronger cough suppressant.

Patient: Will I need any tests?

Doctor: Not at this stage. But if the symptoms don't improve within five days, I'd like you to come back for a chest X-ray, just to be safe. For now, make sure you drink plenty of fluids and get enough rest. Avoid cold drinks and dusty environments.

Patient: Understood. How often should I take the medicine?

Doctor: The antibiotic is twice a day, after meals. The cough suppressant is three times a day as needed. I'll write the prescription now. You can pick it up at the pharmacy downstairs.

Câu hỏi trắc nghiệm

Câu 1. How long has the patient had the cough?

A. A few days
B. One week
C. About two weeks
D. Over a month

Câu 2. What has the patient been taking before seeing the doctor?

A. Antibiotics from another doctor
B. Over-the-counter cough syrup
C. Traditional herbal medicine
D. Nothing at all

Câu 3. What does the doctor diagnose?

A. A common cold
B. Asthma
C. A respiratory infection
D. An allergic reaction

Câu 4. When should the patient return for a chest X-ray?

A. Immediately
B. After three days
C. If symptoms don't improve within five days
D. After finishing all medicine

Đáp án và giải thích

Câu 1: C — Bệnh nhân nói: "I've had a cough for about two weeks now."

Câu 2: B — Bệnh nhân nói: "I've been taking some over-the-counter cough syrup." Thuốc ho mua không cần đơn bác sĩ.

Câu 3: C — Bác sĩ nói: "It's likely a respiratory infection." Nhiễm trùng đường hô hấp.

Câu 4: C — Bác sĩ nói: "if the symptoms don't improve within five days, I'd like you to come back for a chest X-ray."

Từ vựng khó

Từ/cụm từNghĩa
mucusđờm, chất nhầy
chest tightnesstức ngực
over-the-counterthuốc không cần đơn (mua tự do)
congestionsung huyết, tắc nghẽn
cough suppressantthuốc giảm ho
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Part 2 Practice — Airport check-in counter transcript

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Bối cảnh: Một hành khách (Passenger) làm thủ tục check-in tại quầy sân bay. Nhân viên hãng hàng không (Agent) hỗ trợ.

Agent: Good afternoon. May I see your passport and booking confirmation, please?

Passenger: Here you go. I'm on flight VN352 to Bangkok, departing at six fifteen.

Agent: Thank you. Let me pull up your reservation. I see you booked an economy seat. Would you prefer a window or an aisle seat?

Passenger: Aisle, please. And I'd like to check two bags.

Agent: Certainly. The first checked bag is included in your ticket. The second bag has a fee of thirty dollars. Each bag must weigh no more than twenty-three kilograms. Let me weigh them. The first one is twenty-one kilograms — that's fine. The second one is twenty-six kilograms, which is three kilos over the limit.

Passenger: Oh no. What are my options?

Agent: You can either move some items to your carry-on — you're allowed one carry-on up to seven kilograms — or pay an excess baggage fee of fifteen dollars per kilogram over the limit. That would be forty-five dollars for three kilos.

Passenger: I'll move some things to my carry-on. Can I do that here?

Agent: Of course. There's a repacking area just behind you. Take your time and come back when you're ready. By the way, boarding starts at five thirty at Gate B7. I'd recommend being there by five fifteen at the latest.

Câu hỏi trắc nghiệm

Câu 1. What seat does the passenger choose?

A. Window seat
B. Aisle seat
C. Middle seat
D. Business class seat

Câu 2. How much does the second checked bag cost?

A. Free
B. $15
C. $30
D. $45

Câu 3. What is the problem with the second bag?

A. It is too large in size.
B. It is three kilograms over the weight limit.
C. It contains prohibited items.
D. It doesn't have a luggage tag.

Câu 4. What time should the passenger be at the gate?

A. By 5:00 p.m.
B. By 5:15 p.m.
C. By 5:30 p.m.
D. By 6:15 p.m.

Đáp án và giải thích

Câu 1: B — Hành khách nói: "Aisle, please." Chọn ghế ngồi lối đi.

Câu 2: C — Nhân viên nói: "The second bag has a fee of thirty dollars." Phí ký gửi túi thứ hai là 30 đô la.

Câu 3: B — Nhân viên nói: "twenty-six kilograms, which is three kilos over the limit." Túi nặng 26 kg, vượt giới hạn 23 kg là 3 kg.

Câu 4: B — Nhân viên nói: "I'd recommend being there by five fifteen at the latest." Khuyên có mặt trước 5:15. Lưu ý: boarding bắt đầu lúc 5:30, nhưng câu hỏi hỏi khuyến nghị.

Từ vựng khó

Từ/cụm từNghĩa
aisle seatghế ngồi lối đi (giữa hàng ghế)
checked baghành lý ký gửi
excess baggage feephí hành lý quá cân
repacking areakhu vực sắp xếp lại hành lý
boardinglên máy bay, lên tàu
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Part 2 Practice — University course registration transcript

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Bối cảnh: Một sinh viên năm hai (Student) gặp cố vấn học tập (Academic Advisor) để đăng ký môn học cho học kỳ tới.

Advisor: Come in, Tom. I've looked at your transcript from last semester. You did well — mostly B-pluses and two A-minuses. So, what are you thinking for next semester?

Student: Thanks, Professor Lee. I want to take Advanced Statistics and International Economics. But I'm also interested in an elective — maybe Environmental Science.

Advisor: Good choices. However, Advanced Statistics has a prerequisite. You need to have completed Intermediate Statistics with at least a B grade. Let me check. Yes, you got a B-plus in that, so you're eligible.

Student: Great! What about the schedule? I'm worried about time conflicts.

Advisor: Let me see. Advanced Statistics is on Mondays and Wednesdays from ten to eleven thirty. International Economics is on Tuesdays and Thursdays, same time slot. So there's no overlap. Environmental Science, though, is on Mondays from nine thirty to eleven — that clashes with Statistics by thirty minutes.

Student: Oh, that's a problem. Is there another section for Environmental Science?

Advisor: There's a Friday afternoon section from two to four thirty. It's a longer single session, but it avoids any conflicts. The instructor for that section is Dr. Pham — she's excellent. I'd recommend that one.

Student: Perfect, I'll take the Friday section then. One more thing — when does registration open?

Advisor: Online registration opens next Monday at eight a.m. I'd suggest logging in right at eight because popular courses fill up within the first hour. Save your course codes in advance so you can register quickly.

Câu hỏi trắc nghiệm

Câu 1. What grade did the student get in Intermediate Statistics?

A. A-minus
B. B-plus
C. B
D. C-plus

Câu 2. Why can't the student take Environmental Science on Monday?

A. The class is already full.
B. It conflicts with International Economics.
C. It overlaps with Advanced Statistics.
D. The instructor is on leave.

Câu 3. What does the advisor recommend for Environmental Science?

A. Drop the course and take it next year.
B. Take the Friday afternoon section.
C. Switch to a different elective.
D. Ask the Monday instructor for permission.

Câu 4. What advice does the advisor give about registration?

A. Register a day early through the department.
B. Visit the registrar's office in person.
C. Log in right at 8 a.m. and prepare course codes in advance.
D. Wait until the second week when more spots open.

Đáp án và giải thích

Câu 1: B — Cố vấn nói: "you got a B-plus in that." Điểm Intermediate Statistics là B+.

Câu 2: C — Cố vấn nói Environmental Science Monday từ 9:30-11:00 "clashes with Statistics by thirty minutes." Statistics từ 10:00-11:30. Trùng 30 phút.

Câu 3: B — Cố vấn nói: "There's a Friday afternoon section from two to four thirty... I'd recommend that one."

Câu 4: C — Cố vấn nói: "I'd suggest logging in right at eight""Save your course codes in advance so you can register quickly."

Từ vựng khó

Từ/cụm từNghĩa
prerequisiteđiều kiện tiên quyết (môn phải học trước)
eligibleđủ điều kiện, đủ tiêu chuẩn
time conflict / clashtrùng giờ, xung đột lịch
sectionlớp học (cùng môn nhưng khác giờ/giảng viên)
fill upđầy chỗ, hết slot
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Part 2 Practice — Restaurant complaint handling transcript

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Bối cảnh: Một thực khách (Customer) phàn nàn với quản lý nhà hàng (Manager) về chất lượng dịch vụ và món ăn.

Customer: Excuse me, I'd like to speak with the manager, please.

Manager: I'm the manager. How can I help you, sir?

Customer: I'm quite disappointed with our experience tonight. We booked a table for seven o'clock, but we had to wait twenty-five minutes before being seated. And when our food finally came, my steak was overcooked. I specifically asked for medium rare, and this is clearly well done.

Manager: I sincerely apologize for both the wait and the steak. We've been unusually busy tonight because of a private event in the back room. That's no excuse, though. Let me take the steak back and have the kitchen prepare a new one for you right away.

Customer: I appreciate that. But my wife's pasta was also cold when it arrived. We think perhaps it was sitting in the kitchen too long.

Manager: You're probably right, and I'm sorry about that too. I'll have a fresh pasta made as well. And to make up for the inconvenience, I'd like to offer you a complimentary dessert for both of you, and I'll also take twenty percent off your total bill.

Customer: That's very generous of you. We do love this restaurant — we've been coming here for years. We just had an off night, I suppose.

Manager: We value loyal customers like you, and I want to make sure you leave happy tonight. I'll personally check on your dishes before they come out. And here's my card — if you ever have any issues in the future, please contact me directly.

Câu hỏi trắc nghiệm

Câu 1. What was wrong with the customer's steak?

A. It was raw inside.
B. It was the wrong cut of meat.
C. It was overcooked.
D. It had too much salt.

Câu 2. Why was there a long wait for the table?

A. The restaurant was short-staffed.
B. Their reservation was lost.
C. There was a private event making the restaurant busy.
D. The kitchen was closed for cleaning.

Câu 3. What does the manager offer as compensation?

A. A full refund
B. Free drinks and a new table
C. Complimentary dessert and 20% off the bill
D. A free meal on their next visit

Câu 4. What can we infer about the customer's relationship with the restaurant?

A. It is his first visit.
B. He is a regular customer.
C. He is a food critic.
D. He works in the restaurant industry.

Đáp án và giải thích

Câu 1: C — Khách nói: "my steak was overcooked. I specifically asked for medium rare, and this is clearly well done." Bít-tết bị nấu quá chín.

Câu 2: C — Quản lý nói: "We've been unusually busy tonight because of a private event in the back room." Đông khách vì có sự kiện riêng.

Câu 3: C — Quản lý nói: "a complimentary dessert for both of you, and I'll also take twenty percent off your total bill."

Câu 4: B — Khách nói: "we've been coming here for years." Đây là câu hỏi suy luận — khách là khách quen, đã đến nhiều năm. Quản lý cũng nói "loyal customers like you."

Từ vựng khó

Từ/cụm từNghĩa
medium raretái vừa (mức độ chín của bít-tết)
well donechín kỹ
complimentarymiễn phí (do nhà hàng tặng)
make up forbù đắp, đền bù
loyal customerkhách hàng trung thành
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