Đề thi thử VSTEP Listening số 2
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 change is being announced about bus route 45?
A. The route has been permanently canceled
B. The route will be temporarily diverted due to road construction
C. The fare for this route has increased
D. A new express service will replace the existing route
Câu 2. What is the restaurant offering this evening?
A. A free dessert with every main course
B. A special three-course set menu at a reduced price
C. Live music performances throughout the evening
D. A cooking demonstration by the head chef
Câu 3. What should conference attendees do before the afternoon session?
A. Collect their name badges from the registration desk
B. Move to the main auditorium on the second floor
C. Submit their presentation slides to the organizers
D. Complete an online feedback form
Câu 4. Why are parents asked to arrive early on Friday?
A. To attend a parent-teacher meeting
B. To watch the children's end-of-year performance
C. To collect their children's report cards
D. To help set up for a school festival
Câu 5. What is the deadline for submitting health insurance claims?
A. The end of the current month
B. December 15th
C. January 31st of the following year
D. Within 30 days of the medical visit
Câu 6. What new exhibition is opening this weekend?
A. A collection of ancient Vietnamese ceramics
B. Modern sculptures from Southeast Asian artists
C. Impressionist paintings from French museums
D. Photography of endangered wildlife species
Câu 7. What will happen to the hot water supply tonight?
A. It will be unavailable from 10 PM to 6 AM for pipe repairs
B. It will be limited to the first and second floors only
C. It will be replaced by a temporary heating system
D. It will cost extra due to increased energy prices
Câu 8. What does the announcement ask customers to do?
A. Return any recalled products to the customer service desk
B. Take advantage of the clearance sale in aisle 7
C. Use self-checkout machines to reduce waiting time
D. Sign up for the store's new membership program
PART 2 — Conversations (Câu 9–20)
Nghe 3 đoạn hội thoại. Mỗi đoạn có 4 câu hỏi.
Câu 9. What problem does the student have?
A. She cannot access the online registration system
B. The course she wants is already full
C. She registered for the wrong semester
D. Her student ID has expired
Câu 10. What alternative does the staff member suggest?
A. Joining a waitlist for the desired course
B. Taking an equivalent course at a partner university
C. Enrolling in a different section of the same course
D. Postponing the course until next semester
Câu 11. What additional requirement must the student meet?
A. She needs the instructor's written permission
B. She must pay a late registration fee
C. She must complete a prerequisite course first
D. She needs to maintain a minimum GPA
Câu 12. When is the registration deadline?
A. Tomorrow at noon
B. By the end of this week
C. Next Monday morning
D. In two weeks
Câu 13. What do the test results show?
A. The patient has a serious illness requiring immediate treatment
B. The patient's cholesterol levels are slightly above normal
C. The patient needs surgery as soon as possible
D. All test results are within the normal range
Câu 14. What lifestyle change does the doctor recommend first?
A. Taking medication daily
B. Reducing fatty foods and increasing exercise
C. Quitting smoking immediately
D. Getting more sleep each night
Câu 15. How often should the patient return for check-ups?
A. Every month
B. Every three months
C. Every six months
D. Once a year
Câu 16. What does the patient ask about at the end?
A. Whether the tests are covered by insurance
B. Whether he can get a second opinion
C. Whether dietary supplements would help
D. Whether he should see a specialist
Câu 17. Why do they want to move?
A. The current apartment is too expensive
B. They have been asked to leave by the landlord
C. The neighborhood has become noisy and unsafe
D. They want to live closer to their workplace
Câu 18. What is their budget for rent?
A. No more than 5 million VND per person
B. Up to 8 million VND total
C. Between 6 and 10 million VND total
D. They have not decided on a budget yet
Câu 19. What feature is most important to them?
A. A large kitchen for cooking
B. Proximity to public transportation
C. Having a balcony or outdoor space
D. Access to a gym in the building
Câu 20. What will they do this weekend?
A. Visit three apartments they found online
B. Contact a real estate agent for help
C. Ask friends for apartment recommendations
D. Sign the lease for a new apartment
PART 3 — Lectures (Câu 21–35)
Nghe 3 bài giảng. Mỗi bài có 5 câu hỏi.
Câu 21. What was the original purpose of the Internet?
A. To allow businesses to sell products online
B. To connect military and academic computer networks
C. To provide entertainment to the general public
D. To replace traditional postal services
Câu 22. What milestone does the lecturer identify in 1991?
A. The first email was sent between two computers
B. The World Wide Web became publicly available
C. Social media platforms were launched
D. Broadband Internet replaced dial-up connections
Câu 23. According to the lecture, how many people used the Internet by 2020?
A. About 2 billion
B. About 3.5 billion
C. About 4.5 billion
D. About 6 billion
Câu 24. What concern does the lecturer raise about Internet access?
A. The Internet is becoming too slow for modern needs
B. The digital divide between rich and poor countries persists
C. Governments should control Internet content more strictly
D. Young people spend too much time online
Câu 25. What does the lecturer suggest for the future?
A. All countries should censor harmful online content
B. Investment in infrastructure is needed to close the digital gap
C. Internet usage should be limited to educational purposes
D. Traditional media will eventually replace the Internet
Câu 26. What is the main cause of air pollution in major cities according to the lecturer?
A. Industrial factories on the outskirts
B. Vehicle emissions from cars and motorcycles
C. Construction dust from building projects
D. Burning of agricultural waste
Câu 27. What health effect of air pollution does the lecturer focus on?
A. Skin diseases and allergic reactions
B. Respiratory illnesses and premature death
C. Mental health problems and depression
D. Digestive system disorders
Câu 28. What example does the lecturer give about Hanoi?
A. Hanoi has the worst air quality in the world
B. Hanoi's PM2.5 levels regularly exceed WHO guidelines
C. Hanoi has successfully reduced pollution by 50 percent
D. Hanoi has banned motorcycles from the city center
Câu 29. What solution has worked well in European cities?
A. Building more highways to reduce traffic congestion
B. Creating low-emission zones that restrict polluting vehicles
C. Moving all factories to rural areas
D. Encouraging people to work from home permanently
Câu 30. What does the lecturer conclude?
A. Air pollution is an unavoidable consequence of development
B. Only wealthy countries can afford to solve air pollution
C. A combination of policy, technology, and behavior change is needed
D. Electric vehicles alone will solve the pollution problem
Câu 31. How many stages of sleep does the lecturer describe?
A. Three stages
B. Four stages
C. Five stages
D. Six stages
Câu 32. What happens during REM sleep?
A. The body is in its deepest state of relaxation
B. The brain is highly active and dreaming occurs
C. Heart rate and breathing slow down significantly
D. The body repairs muscle tissue and bones
Câu 33. How much sleep do adults need according to current research?
A. Exactly 8 hours every night
B. Between 5 and 6 hours
C. Between 7 and 9 hours
D. At least 10 hours for optimal health
Câu 34. What does the lecturer say about sleep deprivation?
A. It only affects physical health, not mental performance
B. It can impair judgment as much as alcohol intoxication
C. It is only a problem for people over 50
D. It can be fully compensated by sleeping more on weekends
Câu 35. What advice does the lecturer give for better sleep?
A. Exercise vigorously right before bedtime
B. Use electronic devices to relax before sleep
C. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule and avoid screens before bed
D. Take sleeping pills whenever needed