Đề thi thử VSTEP Listening số 3
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 happening on Line 3 this weekend?
A. Trains will run on a reduced schedule
B. The line will be completely closed for maintenance
C. New stations will be opened to the public
D. Ticket prices will be temporarily reduced
Câu 2. What must residents do before September 30th?
A. Pay their annual property tax
B. Register to vote in the upcoming election
C. Renew their vehicle registration
D. Submit applications for building permits
Câu 3. Why has Mr. Tran's appointment been rescheduled?
A. The dentist is attending a conference
B. The clinic is being renovated
C. The equipment needs repair
D. There was a scheduling error with another patient
Câu 4. Which ride is temporarily closed?
A. The roller coaster
B. The water slide
C. The Ferris wheel
D. The bumper cars
Câu 5. What new class is being offered starting next month?
A. Advanced cooking techniques
B. Beginner yoga and meditation
C. Digital photography for seniors
D. Basic computer skills
Câu 6. What time does the complimentary breakfast end?
A. 8:00 AM
B. 9:00 AM
C. 9:30 AM
D. 10:00 AM
Câu 7. What special event is taking place at 2 PM?
A. A guided tour of the reptile house
B. A feeding demonstration with the elephants
C. A lecture about conservation efforts
D. A meet-and-greet with the zookeepers
Câu 8. What is the bookstore celebrating?
A. Its grand opening
B. A famous author's book signing event
C. Its 10th anniversary with special discounts
D. The launch of an online ordering service
PART 2 — Conversations (Câu 9–20)
Nghe 3 đoạn hội thoại. Mỗi đoạn có 4 câu hỏi.
Câu 9. What happened to the passenger's luggage?
A. It was damaged during the flight
B. It was sent to the wrong destination
C. It was left behind at the departure airport
D. It was stolen from the baggage carousel
Câu 10. What information does the staff member need?
A. The passenger's passport number and flight details
B. A description of the luggage and the baggage claim tag
C. The passenger's home address and phone number
D. A list of items inside the luggage
Câu 11. What does the airline offer as compensation?
A. A full refund of the ticket price
B. Free accommodation at a nearby hotel
C. A voucher for essential items up to a certain amount
D. An upgrade on the next flight
Câu 12. When should the passenger expect to receive the luggage?
A. Within 6 hours
B. Within 24 hours
C. Within 48 hours
D. Within one week
Câu 13. What is the group project about?
A. The effects of urbanization on wildlife
B. Renewable energy solutions for developing countries
C. The impact of social media on political campaigns
D. Water pollution in major rivers
Câu 14. What is the man's concern about the project?
A. One group member is not contributing enough work
B. They have chosen a topic that is too broad
C. The deadline has been moved up by a week
D. They cannot find reliable data for their research
Câu 15. What does the woman suggest to solve the problem?
A. Asking the professor for an extension
B. Dividing the remaining work more evenly
C. Dropping the difficult sections from the project
D. Having a group meeting to discuss responsibilities
Câu 16. When is the project due?
A. Next Monday
B. Next Friday
C. In two weeks
D. At the end of the semester
Câu 17. What is wrong with the customer's phone?
A. The screen is cracked and unresponsive
B. The battery drains very quickly
C. The phone keeps restarting on its own
D. The camera is not working properly
Câu 18. Is the phone still under warranty?
A. Yes, it is covered for another 6 months
B. No, the warranty expired last month
C. Yes, but the damage is not covered
D. The customer is not sure and needs to check
Câu 19. How much will the repair cost?
A. It will be free of charge
B. About 500,000 VND
C. About 1,200,000 VND
D. About 2,000,000 VND
Câu 20. What does the customer decide to do?
A. Get the phone repaired at the store
B. Buy a new phone instead
C. Take the phone to another repair shop for a second quote
D. Wait until the new model is released next month
PART 3 — Lectures (Câu 21–35)
Nghe 3 bài giảng. Mỗi bài có 5 câu hỏi.
Câu 21. What percentage of the world's population is expected to live in cities by 2050?
A. About 50 percent
B. About 60 percent
C. About 68 percent
D. About 75 percent
Câu 22. What is the biggest environmental problem caused by urbanization?
A. Noise pollution from construction
B. Loss of natural habitats and green spaces
C. Increased water consumption
D. Light pollution affecting wildlife
Câu 23. What example does the lecturer give about Jakarta?
A. It has the worst traffic congestion in Asia
B. It is sinking due to excessive groundwater extraction
C. It has banned all private vehicles from the city center
D. It has successfully solved its flooding problems
Câu 24. What concept does the lecturer introduce as a solution?
A. Vertical farming in skyscrapers
B. Sponge cities that absorb and reuse rainwater
C. Underground transportation networks
D. Floating cities on the ocean
Câu 25. What is the lecturer's main message?
A. Urbanization should be stopped immediately
B. Cities must be redesigned with sustainability in mind
C. People should move back to rural areas
D. Technology alone can solve urban environmental problems
Câu 26. Who is credited with developing the first vaccine?
A. Louis Pasteur
B. Edward Jenner
C. Alexander Fleming
D. Robert Koch
Câu 27. What disease was the first vaccine designed to prevent?
A. Polio
B. Measles
C. Smallpox
D. Tuberculosis
Câu 28. What does the lecturer say about mRNA vaccine technology?
A. It was invented specifically for COVID-19
B. It had been researched for decades before COVID-19
C. It is less effective than traditional vaccines
D. It can only be used for respiratory diseases
Câu 29. What challenge does vaccine distribution face in developing countries?
A. People in developing countries refuse all vaccines
B. Cold storage and transportation infrastructure is limited
C. Vaccines are not effective in tropical climates
D. There are no trained healthcare workers available
Câu 30. What does the lecturer say about vaccine hesitancy?
A. It is only a problem in wealthy countries
B. It has been completely eliminated through education
C. It is fueled partly by misinformation on social media
D. It only affects elderly populations
Câu 31. How does the lecturer define a circular economy?
A. An economy where products are made as cheaply as possible
B. An economy that minimizes waste by reusing and recycling materials
C. An economy based entirely on digital services
D. An economy where all trade happens within one country
Câu 32. What is wrong with the traditional linear economy model?
A. It creates too many jobs in manufacturing
B. It follows a take-make-dispose pattern that depletes resources
C. It produces goods that last too long
D. It does not allow international trade
Câu 33. What example of circular economy does the lecturer give?
A. A car company that sells vehicles at lower prices
B. A clothing brand that takes back used garments for recycling
C. A restaurant that uses only organic ingredients
D. A tech company that releases new products every year
Câu 34. What role do consumers play in a circular economy?
A. They have no role since companies make all the decisions
B. They must buy more products to stimulate the economy
C. They can choose to repair, share, and recycle instead of discarding
D. They should avoid buying any manufactured goods
Câu 35. What does the lecturer predict about circular economy adoption?
A. It will never be widely adopted
B. It will become standard practice within 5 years
C. It will grow gradually as regulations and consumer awareness increase
D. It will only work in European countries