Đề thi thử VSTEP Listening số 11
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 message of this announcement?
A. A new batch of online courses will open for registration next Monday
B. All current online courses will be discontinued at the end of the semester
C. The platform will be down for maintenance this weekend
D. Students must pay additional fees for the upcoming online sessions
Câu 2. What change is being introduced in the computer lab?
A. The lab will be open 24 hours a day starting next week
B. New high-performance workstations are being installed for design students
C. A new printing service is now available at a reduced cost
D. The lab will move to a different building next semester
Câu 3. What does the instructor ask students to do before next class?
A. Submit a video presentation
B. Complete the assigned reading and post a comment in the forum
C. Take a practice quiz on the course platform
D. Form study groups of three to four students
Câu 4. What new digital service is the library offering?
A. Free access to e-books and audiobooks with student ID
B. Extended borrowing periods for physical books
C. A new silent study area on the second floor
D. Discounted printing services for all students
Câu 5. What change has been made to the final exam?
A. It has been moved to a larger lecture hall
B. It will now be conducted online via the university portal
C. The duration has been extended by 30 minutes
D. Open-book materials are now permitted
Câu 6. Who is the keynote speaker at the education technology symposium?
A. The university rector
B. A leading researcher in AI applications for education
C. A representative from the Ministry of Education
D. An international student exchange coordinator
Câu 7. What opportunity is the career fair highlighting this year?
A. A new internship program with tech startups
B. Scholarships for postgraduate study abroad
C. A guaranteed placement program with multinational companies
D. Free resume review sessions with HR professionals
Câu 8. What does the system notification ask students to verify?
A. Their contact information on the student portal
B. The accuracy of their registered courses for next term
C. Their library loan history
D. The status of their graduation application
PART 2 — Conversations (Câu 9–20)
Nghe 3 đoạn hội thoại. Mỗi đoạn có 4 câu hỏi.
Câu 9. Why does the student want to take an online course?
A. To reduce tuition costs
B. To fit learning around a part-time job schedule
C. Because all in-person classes are full
D. To earn extra academic credits quickly
Câu 10. What concern does the advisor raise about online learning?
A. The fees are significantly higher
B. The courses are not recognized by employers
C. It requires strong self-discipline and time management
D. Technical issues make it unreliable
Câu 11. What suggestion does the advisor make to help the student succeed?
A. Drop the part-time job entirely
B. Set a fixed weekly schedule for online coursework
C. Choose a different major
D. Transfer to another university with more online options
Câu 12. What does the student agree to do?
A. Meet with the advisor weekly to track progress
B. Submit a draft schedule before next registration
C. Try one online course first as a trial
D. Write a formal request for special accommodation
Câu 13. What is the main challenge the teachers are discussing?
A. Limited budget for new technology
B. Engaging students who are distracted by their phones
C. Lack of training on digital tools
D. Resistance from school administrators
Câu 14. What tool does the male teacher suggest using?
A. Interactive polling apps to encourage participation
B. Traditional paper-based worksheets
C. Longer lectures to keep students focused
D. Mandatory device confiscation during class
Câu 15. How does the female teacher react to the suggestion?
A. She thinks it is too expensive to implement
B. She worries it may not work for all subjects
C. She is enthusiastic and wants to try it next week
D. She prefers waiting for the school to provide guidelines
Câu 16. What do they decide to do together?
A. Write a proposal for the school board
B. Pilot the tool in one class and share results
C. Attend a training workshop on educational technology
D. Survey students about their technology preferences
Câu 17. What is the parent concerned about?
A. The cost of online learning materials
B. The amount of screen time for the child
C. The child falling behind in social skills
D. The quality of teachers in online programs
Câu 18. How does the teacher respond to the concern?
A. Suggests limiting all technology use at home
B. Explains that online learning has built-in breaks
C. Recommends switching back to in-person classes
D. Provides research on healthy screen time habits
Câu 19. What does the parent mention about the child at home?
A. The child refuses to do homework
B. The child has become more independent in learning
C. The child spends too much time on social media
D. The child is excelling in all subjects now
Câu 20. What is the agreed follow-up action?
A. The teacher will check in with the child weekly
B. The parent will monitor screen time and report back
C. They will schedule a meeting with the school counselor
D. The child will be moved to a different class
PART 3 — Lectures (Câu 21–35)
Nghe 3 bài giảng. Mỗi bài có 5 câu hỏi.
Câu 21. When did the first programmed learning machines appear?
A. In the early 1900s
B. In the 1950s
C. In the 1980s
D. After 2000
Câu 22. What was the main innovation of Skinner's teaching machines?
A. They used artificial intelligence
B. They provided immediate feedback to learners
C. They replaced teachers entirely
D. They were the first to use video content
Câu 23. What shift occurred in the 1990s with the rise of personal computers?
A. Computers replaced all textbooks
B. Education technology became widely accessible in schools
C. Online degrees became mainstream
D. Programming became a required subject
Câu 24. How did the emergence of the internet in the late 1990s change education?
A. It made distance learning practical on a large scale
B. It eliminated the need for libraries
C. It standardized curriculum globally
D. It reduced the cost of higher education
Câu 25. What does the speaker identify as the most significant recent development?
A. The invention of the smartphone
B. The integration of artificial intelligence in learning platforms
C. The widespread adoption of e-books
D. The introduction of online discussion forums
Câu 26. What is the main difference between AI tutors and traditional computer-based learning?
A. AI tutors can adapt to individual learning styles
B. AI tutors are cheaper to develop
C. AI tutors work only on mobile devices
D. AI tutors do not require internet access
Câu 27. According to the speaker, what is one limitation of current AI in education?
A. It cannot process text
B. It struggles to understand emotional and contextual nuances
C. It is only available in English
D. It requires expensive hardware
Câu 28. What benefit does the speaker highlight for teachers using AI tools?
A. AI eliminates the need for lesson planning
B. AI automates grading, freeing time for student interaction
C. AI replaces the need for professional development
D. AI guarantees higher test scores
Câu 29. What ethical concern does the speaker raise about AI in education?
A. AI systems are too slow to use in classrooms
B. Data privacy and algorithmic bias in learning assessments
C. AI tools are too expensive for public schools
D. Students may become overly dependent on AI
Câu 30. What future trend does the speaker predict?
A. AI will fully replace teachers within a decade
B. Hybrid models combining AI and human teachers will become standard
C. AI will only be used in higher education
D. Traditional teaching methods will completely disappear
Câu 31. How does the speaker describe the classroom of 2035?
A. Largely the same as today but with better WiFi
B. A blended physical and digital learning environment
C. Completely virtual with no physical schools
D. Focused exclusively on standardized testing
Câu 32. What role does the speaker predict for teachers in the future?
A. They will become content delivery specialists
B. They will act as mentors and learning facilitators
C. They will be replaced by AI assistants
D. They will focus on administrative tasks only
Câu 33. What technology does the speaker mention as enabling personalized learning?
A. Massive open online courses (MOOCs)
B. Adaptive learning algorithms
C. Standardized textbooks
D. Traditional lecture recordings
Câu 34. According to the speaker, what is the biggest challenge to implementing future classrooms?
A. Lack of student interest in technology
B. Unequal access to technology and the digital divide
C. Resistance from parents to new teaching methods
D. Insufficient research on educational outcomes
Câu 35. What does the speaker say is needed to make the future classroom a reality?
A. Larger school buildings and more computers
B. Comprehensive teacher training and equitable infrastructure
C. Reduced curriculum requirements
D. More standardized testing