Đề thi thử VSTEP Listening số 10
Thời gian: 40 phút | Tổng số câu: 35 câu trắc nghiệm
Hướng dẫn: Chọn đáp án đúng nhất (A, B, C hoặc D). Bạn chỉ được nghe MỘT lần.
PART 1 — Short Announcements (Câu 1–8)
Nghe 8 đoạn thông báo ngắn. Mỗi đoạn có 1 câu hỏi.
Câu 1. What change is being announced?
A. The museum will close for renovations next month
B. A new wing dedicated to ancient artifacts will open this Saturday
C. Admission fees will increase starting next week
D. The museum's operating hours will be extended on weekends
Câu 2. What should passengers on the Blue Line do?
A. Transfer to the Red Line at Central Station
B. Wait for the next train in approximately 15 minutes
C. Use the shuttle bus service between Park Station and Harbor Station
D. Purchase a new ticket from the information counter
Câu 3. What is the deadline for scholarship applications?
A. March 15
B. March 31
C. April 10
D. April 30
Câu 4. What does the announcement ask customers to do?
A. Return all shopping carts to the designated area
B. Move their vehicles from the east parking lot immediately
C. Take advantage of a flash sale on dairy products
D. Report to the customer service desk to claim a lost item
Câu 5. Why has the keynote speech been rescheduled?
A. The speaker's flight has been delayed
B. The main auditorium is being set up for a different event
C. There was a technical issue with the audiovisual equipment
D. The organizers want to accommodate more attendees
Câu 6. What activity has been canceled today?
A. The sunset yoga session on the beach
B. The deep-sea diving excursion
C. The guided snorkeling tour
D. The beachside barbecue dinner
Câu 7. What must employees complete before Friday?
A. The annual cybersecurity training module
B. Their quarterly performance self-evaluations
C. Registration for the company health insurance plan
D. The online survey about workplace satisfaction
Câu 8. What is being offered to moviegoers tonight?
A. A free upgrade to premium seating
B. A buy-one-get-one-free deal on all snacks
C. A complimentary small popcorn with every ticket purchase
D. A 50 percent discount on tickets for the late-night show
PART 2 — Conversations (Câu 9–20)
Nghe 3 đoạn hội thoại. Mỗi đoạn có 4 câu hỏi.
Câu 9. What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. Planning a company-wide digital transformation initiative
B. Deciding which software vendor to select for the new CRM system
C. Reviewing the budget for the IT department next quarter
D. Discussing how to train employees on the new project management tool
Câu 10. What concern does the woman raise?
A. The budget has already been exceeded
B. Some departments may resist the changes
C. The timeline is too aggressive for proper testing
D. The vendor has a poor reputation for customer support
Câu 11. What solution does the man propose?
A. Hiring an external consulting firm to manage the transition
B. Running a pilot program in two departments before full rollout
C. Postponing the project until the next fiscal year
D. Asking the CEO to send a company-wide memo about the changes
Câu 12. What do they agree to do next?
A. Present a revised proposal to the management board
B. Schedule training sessions for department heads
C. Conduct a survey to assess employees' technical skills
D. Meet with the IT team to finalize the implementation schedule
Câu 13. What do the test results show?
A. The patient's cholesterol levels are significantly above normal
B. The patient has developed an allergy to certain medications
C. The patient's blood sugar levels have improved since the last visit
D. The patient needs surgery for a previously undetected condition
Câu 14. What lifestyle change does the doctor recommend first?
A. Eliminating all processed foods from the patient's diet
B. Exercising for at least 30 minutes five times per week
C. Reducing daily sodium intake and increasing fiber consumption
D. Taking a new prescription medication twice daily
Câu 15. How does the patient feel about the recommendations?
A. Relieved because no medication is needed at this point
B. Worried about the cost of the new treatment plan
C. Frustrated because similar advice was given before without results
D. Confident that the changes will make a significant difference
Câu 16. When is the follow-up appointment scheduled?
A. In two weeks
B. In one month
C. In three months
D. In six months
Câu 17. What type of material is the student looking for?
A. Peer-reviewed journal articles on renewable energy policy
B. Textbooks on introductory environmental science
C. Government reports on urban planning in Southeast Asia
D. Newspaper archives about climate change debates
Câu 18. Why can't the student access the online database from home?
A. Her student account has expired
B. The database requires a VPN connection that she hasn't set up
C. The subscription only allows on-campus access
D. There is a technical issue with the library's server
Câu 19. What alternative does the librarian suggest?
A. Using the inter-library loan service to get articles from another university
B. Contacting the professor for direct access to the research papers
C. Downloading the library's VPN client and registering her device
D. Visiting the periodicals room on the third floor for print copies
Câu 20. What does the student decide to do immediately?
A. Go to the computer lab to access the database now
B. Email the librarian for a list of recommended sources
C. Set up the VPN on her laptop with the librarian's help
D. Reserve a study room to work on her research proposal
PART 3 — Lectures (Câu 21–35)
Nghe 3 bài giảng. Mỗi bài có 5 câu hỏi.
Câu 21. What is the main focus of the lecture?
A. The ethical implications of artificial intelligence in society
B. The historical development of AI from its origins to the present day
C. A comparison between machine learning and traditional programming
D. The economic impact of automation on the global workforce
Câu 22. According to the professor, what event marked the beginning of the first "AI winter"?
A. The failure of early neural networks to solve complex problems
B. A significant reduction in government funding for AI research in the 1970s
C. The publication of a critical report by leading computer scientists
D. The inability of expert systems to adapt to new situations
Câu 23. What breakthrough does the professor attribute to the 1990s?
A. The development of the first self-driving car prototype
B. IBM's Deep Blue defeating the world chess champion
C. The invention of the back-propagation algorithm for neural networks
D. The establishment of the first university AI research center
Câu 24. How does the professor describe the current era of AI?
A. As a period of cautious experimentation with limited real-world applications
B. As a golden age driven by big data and powerful computing resources
C. As a time when AI has surpassed human intelligence in most domains
D. As a phase focused primarily on robotics and physical automation
Câu 25. What does the professor suggest students consider for their final paper?
A. Analyzing a specific AI application in healthcare or education
B. Comparing AI development strategies in different countries
C. Evaluating the accuracy of early predictions about AI's future
D. Examining the relationship between AI advancement and ethical frameworks
Câu 26. What is the lecture primarily about?
A. How advertising companies manipulate consumer behavior
B. The psychological factors that influence purchasing decisions
C. The history of consumer protection laws in developing countries
D. A comparison between online and in-store shopping behaviors
Câu 27. What does the professor mean by "anchoring effect"?
A. Consumers tend to buy products they have seen advertised repeatedly
B. The first piece of information consumers receive heavily influences their judgment
C. Shoppers prefer to purchase items placed at eye level on store shelves
D. People are more likely to buy products recommended by trusted friends
Câu 28. According to the lecture, how does "social proof" affect consumers?
A. It makes consumers more skeptical about product claims
B. It encourages consumers to choose products that others have rated positively
C. It leads consumers to avoid popular products to express individuality
D. It has a greater effect on older consumers than on younger ones
Câu 29. What example does the professor give to illustrate "scarcity principle"?
A. A clothing brand that produces only 500 pieces of each design
B. A restaurant that removes popular dishes from the menu periodically
C. An online retailer displaying "Only 3 items left in stock" next to a product
D. A car manufacturer that offers a lifetime warranty on its vehicles
Câu 30. What assignment does the professor give at the end of the lecture?
A. Write a report analyzing a real marketing campaign using the concepts discussed
B. Conduct a survey of 50 consumers about their shopping habits
C. Read chapters 7 and 8 of the textbook and prepare for a quiz
D. Form groups and present case studies of consumer behavior next week
Câu 31. What aspect of climate change does the lecture focus on?
A. The role of deforestation in accelerating global warming
B. The effects of rising temperatures and changing weather patterns on food production
C. The political challenges of implementing international climate agreements
D. The development of carbon capture technologies for industrial use
Câu 32. According to the professor, which region is most vulnerable to agricultural losses?
A. Northern Europe
B. Sub-Saharan Africa
C. North America
D. East Asia
Câu 33. What does the professor say about rice production in Southeast Asia?
A. It has increased steadily due to improved irrigation systems
B. It could decline by up to 25 percent by 2050 due to rising sea levels and drought
C. It is unaffected by climate change because of the region's tropical climate
D. It will shift northward to countries with cooler temperatures
Câu 34. What adaptation strategy does the professor highlight as most promising?
A. Developing drought-resistant and heat-tolerant crop varieties through genetic research
B. Expanding farmland into previously forested areas to increase production
C. Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers to boost crop yields
D. Relocating farming communities to areas with more favorable climates
Câu 35. What point does the professor make in concluding the lecture?
A. Governments should prioritize industrial development over agricultural reform
B. Individual lifestyle changes alone can solve the food security crisis
C. Addressing food security requires cooperation between scientists, farmers, and policymakers
D. Climate change will eventually make traditional farming methods obsolete everywhere