Đề thi thử VSTEP Listening số 14
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 the store announcing?
A. Discontinuing all plastic packaging immediately
B. Switching to compostable packaging for fresh produce starting next month
C. Raising prices to cover environmental costs
D. Closing the store for renovations
Câu 2. What is the new service being offered?
A. Free pickup of large electronics and appliances from homes
B. Cash rewards for bringing in sorted recyclables
C. Extended opening hours for the recycling center
D. New types of plastics accepted for recycling
Câu 3. What is the main theme of the fair?
A. Promoting the latest fast fashion trends at low prices
B. Showcasing sustainable and ethical fashion brands
C. A clearance sale for end-of-season clothing
D. A vintage clothing exchange program
Câu 4. What is the restaurant doing differently?
A. Sourcing all ingredients from local farms within 50 kilometers
B. Adding more meat options to appeal to customers
C. Reducing menu choices to lower costs
D. Extending opening hours during weekends
Câu 5. What environmental initiative is the company announcing?
A. A new line of electric vehicles with longer range
B. A program to recycle old car batteries
C. A partnership with oil companies for cleaner fuel
D. A discount for customers who keep cars longer
Câu 6. What change is being introduced for waste collection?
A. Weekly collection of all types of waste
B. A new sorting system with separate bins for organics, recyclables, and general waste
C. Elimination of all public waste bins
D. Higher fines for littering in public spaces
Câu 7. What repair service is being launched?
A. Free repairs for all customers regardless of purchase
B. A "repair café" offering affordable fixes for small appliances and furniture
C. A buy-back program for used furniture
D. A subscription service for replacement parts
Câu 8. What commitment is the company making?
A. Using only new materials in all future products
B. Achieving 100 percent recycled or renewable materials in packaging by 2025
C. Discontinuing all hardware products
D. Switching to paper-only packaging
PART 2 — Conversations (Câu 9–20)
Nghe 3 đoạn hội thoại. Mỗi đoạn có 4 câu hỏi.
Câu 9. What problem are the students trying to solve?
A. The school cafeteria produces too much food waste
B. The school library needs new books
C. Classrooms are too crowded
D. The school sports field needs renovation
Câu 10. What solution does the woman suggest?
A. Throwing food waste in regular trash
B. Setting up a composting system that the school garden can use
C. Donating leftover food to a nearby farm
D. Stopping the sale of food in the cafeteria
Câu 11. What does the man worry about?
A. The cost of the composting system
B. Whether the school will agree to the proposal
C. The smell bothering other students
D. The time required to maintain it
Câu 12. What do they decide to do next?
A. Drop the project
B. Draft a proposal and present it to the school administration
C. Start collecting waste immediately without permission
D. Wait until next year to begin
Câu 13. What is the customer looking for?
A. The cheapest possible clothing
B. A durable jacket made from recycled materials
C. Designer brands on sale
D. A specific trendy item
Câu 14. What does the staff member explain about the jacket?
A. It is on clearance for a limited time
B. It is made entirely from recycled plastic bottles and is fully recyclable at end of life
C. It comes with a free accessory
D. It is part of a famous luxury brand
Câu 15. How does the customer react to the price?
A. They think it is too expensive compared to fast fashion
B. They are willing to pay more because of the sustainability and quality
C. They ask for a discount immediately
D. They leave without buying
Câu 16. What additional service does the staff member offer?
A. Free tailoring for the perfect fit
B. A free trial of the product for a month
C. A trade-in program for the customer's old jacket when it wears out
D. A loyalty card for future purchases
Câu 17. What is the circular economy strategy the company is adopting?
A. Producing more single-use products
B. Designing products for durability, repairability, and eventual recycling
C. Reducing product quality to save costs
D. Expanding to new markets overseas
Câu 18. What challenge do they face in implementing it?
A. Lack of customer interest
B. Suppliers are not yet set up to provide recycled materials at the required scale
C. Government regulations prohibit it
D. Employees are resistant to change
Câu 19. What does the man suggest doing in the short term?
A. Cancel the project until conditions improve
B. Start with one product line and use a mix of recycled and new materials
C. Wait for competitors to act first
D. Switch to a different industry entirely
Câu 20. What does the woman agree to do?
A. Lead the pilot project for one product
B. Research competitors' strategies
C. Negotiate with new suppliers
D. Present the strategy to the board of directors
PART 3 — Lectures (Câu 21–35)
Nghe 3 bài giảng. Mỗi bài có 5 câu hỏi.
Câu 21. How does the traditional "take-make-dispose" economy work?
A. Products are designed to last for generations
B. Raw materials are extracted, made into products, used briefly, then thrown away
C. Materials are continuously reused in a closed loop
D. All products are recycled automatically
Câu 22. What is the main goal of a circular economy?
A. To maximize waste production
B. To eliminate waste by keeping products and materials in use for as long as possible
C. To increase the speed of consumption
D. To replace all natural materials with synthetic ones
Câu 23. According to the speaker, what percentage of global economic activity could be circular by 2030?
A. Less than 5 percent
B. About 10 percent
C. Up to 50 percent with the right policies
D. Exactly 100 percent
Câu 24. What are the two main cycles in a circular economy, according to the speaker?
A. Day and night cycles
B. Biological cycles (for renewable materials) and technical cycles (for non-renewable materials)
C. Fast and slow cycles
D. Local and global cycles
Câu 25. What economic benefit does the speaker highlight?
A. Higher prices for consumers
B. Cost savings from using recycled materials and creating new business opportunities
C. Lower quality of life
D. Reduced job opportunities
Câu 26. How many clothing items are produced globally each year, according to the speaker?
A. Around 1 billion
B. About 50 billion
C. Over 100 billion
D. Less than 100 million
Câu 27. What is "fast fashion"?
A. A type of athletic wear
B. A business model producing cheap, trendy clothing quickly, encouraging frequent buying and disposal
C. High-end couture from luxury brands
D. Vintage and second-hand clothing
Câu 28. How often does the average fast fashion consumer discard clothing?
A. Every 10 years
B. After wearing an item only seven times on average
C. Only when completely destroyed
D. Once per month
Câu 29. What environmental impact does the speaker mention?
A. Fast fashion reduces pollution
B. It is responsible for about 10 percent of global carbon emissions and significant water pollution
C. It has no environmental impact
D. It improves biodiversity
Câu 30. According to the speaker, what are some solutions to fast fashion?
A. Producing even more clothes
B. Renting clothing, buying second-hand, choosing quality over quantity, and supporting sustainable brands
C. Banning all clothing production
D. Using more synthetic materials
Câu 31. How much plastic is produced globally each year, according to the speaker?
A. About 1 million tons
B. Around 100 million tons
C. Over 400 million tons
D. Less than 10 million tons
Câu 32. What percentage of all plastic ever produced has been recycled, according to recent estimates?
A. Around 50 percent
B. About 25 percent
C. Less than 10 percent
D. Almost 100 percent
Câu 33. Why is recycling plastic particularly challenging?
A. Plastic cannot be physically melted
B. There are many types of plastic, contamination is common, and recycled plastic often loses quality
C. It is too expensive to transport
D. There are no recycling facilities
Câu 34. What is the speaker's view on the "reduce and reuse" approach?
A. It is less important than recycling
B. It is more effective than recycling alone and should be prioritized
C. It does not work
D. It is too inconvenient for consumers
Câu 35. What innovative solution does the speaker mention?
A. Burning plastic for energy
B. Chemical recycling that can break plastic back into its original building blocks
C. Shipping plastic to other countries
D. Dumping plastic in the ocean