Bộ đề này yêu cầu kỹ năng suy luận cao hơn — đáp án không nằm nguyên văn trong transcript mà cần hiểu ý chính để chọn đúng.
Câu 1
TRANSCRIPT:
"Good morning. This is to inform all residents that the building management will conduct a fire safety inspection on Thursday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please ensure your apartment is accessible during this time."
Câu hỏi: What are residents asked to do?
A. Leave the building by 10 a.m. B. Make sure their apartments can be entered C. Attend a fire safety meeting D. Buy new fire extinguishers
Đáp án: B
Giải thích: "Ensure your apartment is accessible" = đảm bảo căn hộ có thể vào được. Không nói nguyên văn "can be entered" nhưng nghĩa tương đương.
Câu 2
TRANSCRIPT:
"Attention shoppers at FreshMart. We have a limited-time offer on imported fruits today. All imported fruits are buy-two-get-one-free until closing time. Don't miss this opportunity!"
Câu hỏi: What is the promotion?
A. 50% off all fruits B. Free samples of imported fruits C. Buy 2 get 1 free on imported fruits D. Free delivery for fruit orders
Đáp án: C
Giải thích: "Buy-two-get-one-free" — mua 2 tặng 1. Chỉ áp dụng cho trái cây nhập khẩu.
Câu 3
TRANSCRIPT:
"This is a reminder for all employees. The annual health checkup is scheduled for next Wednesday at the company clinic on the 4th floor. Each session takes about 20 minutes. Please sign up on the shared calendar by Friday."
Câu hỏi: What must employees do by Friday?
A. Complete their health checkup B. Visit the 4th floor clinic C. Register on the shared calendar D. Submit their health reports
Đáp án: C
Giải thích: "Sign up on the shared calendar by Friday." Khám sức khỏe là thứ Tư tuần sau, thứ Sáu này là hạn đăng ký.
Câu 4
TRANSCRIPT:
"Your attention please. The southbound train on the Red Line has been cancelled due to a technical problem. Passengers traveling south should take the Blue Line from the opposite platform and transfer at Central Station."
Câu hỏi: What should southbound passengers do?
A. Wait for the next Red Line train B. Take the Blue Line and transfer C. Take a taxi instead D. Go to the ticket office
Đáp án: B
Giải thích: "Take the Blue Line from the opposite platform and transfer at Central Station."
Câu 5
TRANSCRIPT:
"Welcome to Green Park. We would like to remind all visitors that barbecues and open fires are strictly prohibited in the park. Picnic areas with tables are available near the lake. Please dispose of your trash in the bins provided."
Câu hỏi: What is prohibited in the park?
A. Picnics B. Swimming in the lake C. Barbecues and open fires D. Bringing pets
Đáp án: C
Giải thích: "Barbecues and open fires are strictly prohibited." A sai — picnic được phép, có khu vực riêng.
Câu 6
TRANSCRIPT:
"Attention please. The pharmacy on the ground floor will extend its operating hours starting next month. The new hours will be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Sunday hours remain 8 a.m. to 6 p.m."
Câu hỏi: What are the new weekday hours for the pharmacy?
A. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. B. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. C. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. D. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Đáp án: C
Giải thích: "7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday." D là giờ Chủ nhật — bẫy rất phổ biến.
Câu 7
TRANSCRIPT:
"Ladies and gentlemen, we regret to inform you that today's 3 o'clock performance of The Water Puppet Show has been sold out. The next available show is at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online."
Câu hỏi: What can people do to see the show?
A. Wait in line for the 3 p.m. show B. Buy tickets for the 5 p.m. show C. Watch online D. Come back tomorrow
Đáp án: B
Giải thích: Suất 3 giờ hết vé, suất tiếp theo lúc 5 p.m. "Online" trong transcript chỉ nơi mua vé, không phải xem online.
Câu 8
TRANSCRIPT:
"Good afternoon, colleagues. Please be informed that the air conditioning system in Building B will be turned off for repair tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Staff in Building B may use the co-working space in Building A during this period."
Câu hỏi: What option is given to Building B staff?
A. Work from home B. Take the afternoon off C. Use co-working space in Building A D. Move to Building C
Đáp án: C
Giải thích: "May use the co-working space in Building A during this period."