VSTEP Mock Test #1 - LISTENING
4/8/2026 9:13:54 AM
| Phần thi |
Số câu |
Nội dung chủ đề |
| Part 1 (8 câu) |
8 câu |
Các tình huống giao tiếp đời thường như dự báo thời tiết, thông báo lịch trình, trao đổi công việc tại công sở và các dịch vụ công cộng. |
| Part 2 (12 câu) |
12 câu |
03 bài hội thoại thảo luận về chủ đề đời sống sinh viên & học đường, dịch vụ khách hàng & tiêu dùng. |
| Part 3 (15 câu) |
15 câu |
03 bài nói chuyện, thuyết minh về các chủ đề như quy trình dùng phòng lab, ảnh hưởng của tiếng ồn, và chứng khó đọc. |
How is the weather tomorrow?
What time will the choir rehearsal on Friday begin?
What is the purpose of this message?
To reschedule a delivery
To verify the correct location before delivery
To confirm that a shipment has arrived
To notify Ms. Brown of a price change
What is the reason for the disruption?
Flooding near Coldwater Junction
A tree blocking the track
A broken signal at Platform C
Scheduled maintenance on the Eastline
What is temporarily unavailable?
The sauna and weight room
The fitness studios and weight room
All gym facilities except for the pool
The pool and its changing rooms
What is the purpose of this message?
To reject Mr. Chen's application
To confirm Mr. Chen's enrolment
To request resubmission from Mr. Chen
To offer Mr. Chen an alternative place
What is the report mainly about?
A new public park opening in the city center
Plans to expand the retail district near Hartwell Road
Opposition from residents to a new housing project
Redevelopment of a long-vacant industrial site
Who is this announcement probably for?
Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.
According to Ms. Park, what is the minimum GPA required for the standard application track?
Which of the following is NOT required for the provisional track application?
- A personal statement
- A language proficiency certificate
- Letters of recommendation
- His end-of-term transcript
What does Daniel's comment near the end of the conversation reveal about his attitude?
- He doubts he can meet the GPA requirement in time.
- He is frustrated by the number of documents required.
- He is more hopeful about his application than he initially expected.
- He is worried the April interview date does not give him enough time.
What is the main topic of this conversation?
- The conditions under which a student's GPA may be reassessed
- How to select a destination country for overseas education
- Eligibility requirements for a student exchange programme
- Differences between two university application deadlines
Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.
Why is James returning the frying pan?
- The non-stick coating was faulty.
- He picked up the wrong brand.
- He bought the wrong size.
- He was given the same pan.
Which of the following does Nina say about proof of purchase?
- The FreshMart app can be used for exchanges but not refunds.
- A confirmation email or printed receipt is required for a refund.
- A printed receipt is the only accepted form of proof of purchase.
- Proof of purchase is only needed if the item has been opened.
What does Nina offer James instead of a cash refund?
- A store credit that can be used within thirty days
- A partial refund based on the current shelf price
- A replacement pan from a different brand at the same price
- An exchange for the correct size of the same pan
What concern does Nina raise at the end of the conversation?
- Whether the purchase falls within the thirty-day exchange window
- Whether the pan has been opened or used since purchase
- Whether James can provide the name of the branch he bought it from
- Whether the branch manager agrees with the solution
Listen to a conversation between Tom and Anna and answer the questions.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem with Tom's current laptop?
- The battery runs out very quickly.
- The device keeps freezing.
- The screen display is too bad for design work.
- It is unable to run the required design software.
Why does Anna object to Tom taking on extra shifts?
- She thinks the café does not pay enough to cover the cost of a laptop.
- She is concerned Tom will fall behind on their shared project.
- She is concerned Tom will not have enough time to study for midterms.
- She believes Tom should look for a better-paid part-time job instead.
What's the problem with the university payment plan?
- It is only available to students in the engineering faculty.
- It requires written approval from a lecturer.
- Missing a payment means you end up paying more in the long run.
- The monthly payments are too high for part-time workers.
What does Tom decide to do at the end of the conversation?
- He will take on one extra shift instead of two.
- He will apply for the payment plan after his exams.
- He will hold off buying the laptop and use cheaper options for now.
- He will ask Anna to lend him money until after midterms.
Listen to the conversation between Sophie and Mr. Hayes and answer the questions.
Who is Mr. Hayes?
- A visiting lecturer
- The lab technician
- A student tutor
- Dr. Brennan's teaching assistant
What does Sophie want to find out from Mr. Hayes?
- When Dr. Brennan will arrive for the class
- How to complete the online safety training
- Which equipment she is allowed to use by herself
- Where to find the microscopes in the lab
Which of the following is NOT available for students to use on their own?
- The digital scales
- The staining kits
- The microscopes
- The centrifuge
How far in advance must students book a centrifuge session?
- A few hours before they need it
- At least twenty-four hours ahead
- At least two full days before
- One week before the end of term
What is the main topic of this conversation?
- How to sign up for an online safety training course
- The consequences of breaking the lab rules
- Lab rules and procedures for using equipment
- The booking system for supervised lab sessions
Listen to a presentation and answer the questions.
What is the main purpose of this radio talk?
- To warn listeners about the dangers of living near construction sites
- To compare noise pollution levels in different cities around the world
- To explain how city noise damages health and suggest what people can do
- To present the World Health Organization's latest environmental report
Why does noise at night affect health even when people do not fully wake up?
- The body increases its heart rate whenever it detects sounds during sleep.
- The brain stays partially active instead of resting properly.
- People living near roads tend to go to bed much later than those in quiet areas.
- Noise interrupts breathing patterns during the deepest stage of sleep.
What does the speaker say about traffic noise and heart disease in Europe?
- It has overtaken air pollution as the leading environmental health risk.
- It affects heart health mainly in cities with older road infrastructure.
- It is ranked as the second biggest environmental contributor to heart disease.
- It is a well-known risk that most European governments are already addressing.
Why does the speaker mention schools near major roads?
- To argue that governments should relocate schools away from city centres
- To suggest children are more sensitive to noise than adults
- To show how noise directly affects children's reading performance
- To contrast academic results in urban and rural communities
What is the speaker's key message at the end of the talk?
- Noise pollution should be treated as a serious public health concern.
- Individual action is as effective as environmental policy in reducing noise.
- Noise pollution is difficult to solve because most people ignore the risks.
- Clean air and clean water remain more urgent priorities than noise reduction.
Listen to a lecture and answer the questions.
What can be inferred about a child with dysgraphia's language ability?
- They find it easier to express ideas in writing than in speech.
- Their ability to express ideas in speech may be stronger than in writing.
- They struggle equally with both speaking and writing.
- Their spoken and written language are limited in the same way.
What is the speaker's view about identifying dysgraphia in a classroom?
- It is difficult because a child's neat handwriting can be misleading.
- It becomes clear from examining a child's handwriting carefully.
- It requires teachers to ask children about what they have written.
- It is best done by observing children during extended writing tasks in pairs.
What does the speaker say about dysgraphic children at school age?
- They represent the largest group of learners with difficulties.
- They tend to perform better in oral tasks than written ones.
- Their difficulties can affect them across many different subjects.
- They find subjects that focus on key information easier than literacy tasks.
What does the speaker say about dysgraphic children's self-monitoring?
- They know their writing has problems but are unable to correct them alone.
- They can identify weaknesses in their writing when a teacher points them out.
- They often do not notice when what they have written is unclear or hard to follow.
- Their self-monitoring ability improves gradually as they get older.
What is the talk mainly about?
- The difficulties dysgraphic children face in literacy only
- The nature and impact of written expression difficulties in children
- The way children develop writing skills in primary education
- The causes and effects of poor comprehension in school-age learners