Đề thi thử VSTEP Listening số 1
Thời gian: 40 phút | Tổng số câu: 35 câu trắc nghiệm
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PART 1 — Short Announcements (Câu 1–8)
Nghe 8 đoạn thông báo ngắn. Mỗi đoạn có 1 câu hỏi.
Câu 1. What is the main purpose of this announcement?
A. To inform students about new library hours
B. To announce the closure of the library for renovations
C. To remind students about overdue book fines
D. To introduce a new online catalog system
Câu 2. What should passengers on Flight VN246 do?
A. Proceed to Gate 12 immediately
B. Wait in the departure lounge for further updates
C. Move to Gate 15 due to a gate change
D. Check in at the transfer counter
Câu 3. When will the school science fair take place?
A. Next Monday
B. Next Wednesday
C. This Friday
D. This Saturday
Câu 4. What is Dr. Nguyen's updated schedule?
A. She will be available only in the morning
B. Her afternoon appointments are canceled today
C. She has moved to a different department
D. She will see patients by appointment only starting next week
Câu 5. What does the speaker ask employees to do?
A. Submit their project reports by Friday
B. Attend a mandatory training session on Thursday
C. Update their passwords before the system upgrade
D. Register for the company retreat online
Câu 6. What promotion is being announced?
A. Buy one get one free on all clothing
B. A 30 percent discount on electronics this weekend
C. Free gift wrapping for purchases over 500,000 VND
D. A loyalty card program for returning customers
Câu 7. How long will the stop at the temple last?
A. 20 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 45 minutes
D. 1 hour
Câu 8. Why is the swimming pool closed today?
A. For annual maintenance work
B. Due to a water quality issue
C. Because of a private event booking
D. For staff training purposes
PART 2 — Conversations (Câu 9–20)
Nghe 3 đoạn hội thoại. Mỗi đoạn có 4 câu hỏi.
Câu 9. What is the student's main concern?
A. He cannot find enough sources for his essay
B. He is unsure about the essay topic he has chosen
C. He needs an extension on the deadline
D. He does not understand the grading criteria
Câu 10. What does the professor suggest?
A. Narrowing down the topic to a specific case study
B. Changing the topic entirely
C. Using more online databases for research
D. Visiting the writing center for help
Câu 11. When is the essay due?
A. At the end of this week
B. In two weeks
C. At the end of the month
D. After the final exam
Câu 12. What will the student do next?
A. Rewrite his thesis statement
B. Schedule another meeting with the professor
C. Submit a draft outline by email
D. Go to the library to find more references
Câu 13. What type of account does the customer want to open?
A. A savings account with high interest
B. A checking account for daily transactions
C. A joint account with her husband
D. A business account for her new company
Câu 14. What document does the customer still need to provide?
A. A valid passport
B. Proof of current address
C. A tax identification number
D. An employment contract
Câu 15. What is the minimum initial deposit?
A. 500,000 VND
B. 1,000,000 VND
C. 2,000,000 VND
D. 5,000,000 VND
Câu 16. How will the customer receive her debit card?
A. She can pick it up at the branch in three days
B. It will be mailed to her home address
C. She can collect it immediately
D. It will be delivered by courier within a week
Câu 17. What is the main problem with the current marketing campaign?
A. It is over budget
B. It is not reaching the target audience
C. The design team is behind schedule
D. The client has changed the requirements
Câu 18. What strategy does the woman propose?
A. Increasing the budget for social media ads
B. Partnering with local influencers
C. Launching a television commercial
D. Organizing a public event in the city center
Câu 19. Why does the man hesitate about the proposal?
A. He thinks it will cost too much
B. He is not sure the manager will approve
C. He believes the timeline is too tight
D. He prefers a more traditional approach
Câu 20. What do they agree to do?
A. Present both options to the manager on Monday
B. Conduct a small-scale test of the new strategy
C. Hire an external consultant for advice
D. Delay the campaign launch by two weeks
PART 3 — Lectures (Câu 21–35)
Nghe 3 bài giảng. Mỗi bài có 5 câu hỏi.
Câu 21. What is the main topic of this lecture?
A. Modern farming techniques in tropical regions
B. How climate change affects global food production
C. The history of agricultural development
D. Government policies on environmental protection
Câu 22. According to the lecturer, what is the most significant effect of rising temperatures on crops?
A. Crops grow faster but produce lower yields
B. Certain crops can no longer grow in traditional regions
C. Soil becomes more fertile due to increased warmth
D. Farmers must use more pesticides to protect their crops
Câu 23. What example does the lecturer give about Southeast Asia?
A. Rice production has decreased by 15 percent in the last decade
B. Flooding has destroyed large areas of farmland
C. Drought cycles have become longer and more unpredictable
D. New crop varieties have been developed to resist heat
Câu 24. What solution does the lecturer emphasize?
A. Moving farming operations to cooler regions
B. Investing in drought-resistant crop varieties
C. Reducing the global population to lower food demand
D. Banning the use of chemical fertilizers
Câu 25. What does the lecturer predict for the year 2050?
A. Global food production will double
B. Most traditional farming methods will disappear
C. Food prices could rise by 20 to 30 percent
D. Technology will fully solve the food crisis
Câu 26. What field of study does this lecture primarily belong to?
A. Behavioral economics
B. Consumer psychology
C. Marketing management
D. Social anthropology
Câu 27. What does the term "anchoring effect" refer to in consumer behavior?
A. The tendency to buy products that friends recommend
B. The habit of comparing prices before making a purchase
C. The influence of the first piece of information on subsequent decisions
D. The preference for products placed at eye level in stores
Câu 28. Why do stores often place expensive items near the entrance?
A. To impress customers with premium products
B. To set a high price anchor that makes other items seem affordable
C. To prevent theft of valuable merchandise
D. To attract wealthy customers first
Câu 29. What experiment does the lecturer describe?
A. Customers were given free samples and tracked for purchases
B. Two groups were shown different original prices for the same product
C. Shoppers were observed in a store without their knowledge
D. Participants rated products based on brand name alone
Câu 30. What conclusion does the lecturer draw?
A. Consumers are mostly rational in their purchasing decisions
B. Education can eliminate irrational buying behavior
C. Awareness of psychological tricks can help consumers make better choices
D. Online shopping reduces the impact of anchoring effects
Câu 31. What is the lecturer's main argument?
A. Microorganisms are the most diverse group of living things on Earth
B. Microorganisms play essential roles that are often underappreciated
C. Humans should avoid contact with most microorganisms
D. Medical research has fully mapped all known microorganisms
Câu 32. How do soil bacteria contribute to plant growth?
A. By producing oxygen that roots absorb
B. By breaking down organic matter into nutrients plants can use
C. By creating a physical barrier against pests
D. By increasing the water-holding capacity of soil
Câu 33. What does the lecturer say about the human gut microbiome?
A. It contains approximately 100 trillion microorganisms
B. It has no connection to mental health
C. It is fully developed at birth
D. It is identical in all healthy adults
Câu 34. What environmental application of microorganisms is discussed?
A. Using bacteria to clean up oil spills in oceans
B. Engineering viruses to control invasive species
C. Growing algae to produce biofuel
D. Using fungi to decompose plastic waste
Câu 35. What does the lecturer warn about?
A. Overuse of antibiotics destroying beneficial microorganisms
B. The rapid mutation of dangerous viruses
C. The difficulty of studying microorganisms in laboratories
D. The high cost of microbiome research