LISTENING TEST 9
Directions: In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand conversations and talks in English. Answer all the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers in the recording. There will be time for you to read the instructions and you will have a chance to check your work. The recording will be played ONCE only. Time allowance: about 40 minutes, including 05 minutes to transfer your answers to your answer sheet.
PART 1 QUESTIONS 1 - 8
Directions: There are eight questions in this part. For each question there are four options and a short recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D. You now have 45 seconds to look through the questions and the options in each question.
Câu 1: What have they forgotten?
- A. A ticket
- B. A camera
- C. A passport
- D. A bag
- A. 06.15
- B. 07.40
- C. 06.10
- D. 07.10
- A. By bicycle
- B. By bus
- C. By car
- D. By train
- A. Under the chair
- B. By the television
- C. By the door with the other rubbish
- D. Under the table
- A. Mushrooms
- B. Onions
- C. Carrots
- D. Red pepper
- A. Write it in the books
- B. Write it on paper
- C. Type it
- D. Email it
- A. Gloves
- B. A sweater
- C. Socks
- D. A hat
- A. By bus
- B. A neighbour offered her a lift
- C. By bike
- D. Walk
PART 2 QUESTIONS 9 - 20
Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D.
Questions 9 - 12 refer to the following conversation.
Câu 9: What hours does the speaker work on Monday?
- A. Noon to 6 P.M
- B. 8:15 A.M to 5 P.M
- C. 7 A.M to 12 P.M
- D. 5 P.M to 9 P.M
- A. Monday and Tuesday
- B. Wednesday and Thursday
- C. Tuesday and Thursday
- D. Thursday and Friday
- A. To discuss the importance of the job
- B. To compare the work of doctors and dentists
- C. to describe a typical week at work
- D. To explain the details of a day at work
- A. She enjoys sleeping late every morning.
- B. It is difficult to describe her schedule.
- C. She enjoys helping the patients.
- D. It is too complicated to remember.
Questions 13 - 16 refer to the following conversation.
Câu 13: According to the conversation, which item did the woman NOT purchase with her credit card?
- A. A digital camera
- B. A DVD player
- C. A TV
- D. A stereo
- A. She wants to buy things at a discount using the card.
- B. She hopes to establish a good credit rating.
- C. She doesn't want to borrow from her parents.
- D. She can be financially independent.
- A. She hopes that someone will give her the money.
- B. She plans on getting rid of her student credit cards.
- C. She'll get a part-time job.
- D. She is going to return the items she purchased on the card.
- A. Help her find a better paying job to cover her expenses
- B. Teach her how to prepare a financial management plan
- C. Show her how she can apply for low-interest student credit cards
- D. Teach her how to shop wisely
Questions 17 - 20 refer to the following converation.
Câu 17: Why does the customer not buy the recommended sandwich at the beginning of the conversation?
- A. It is too expensive.
- B. It is not tasty.
- C. He is not interested in ordering a burger.
- D. He is afraid that the food will make him sick.
- A. It contains a wide range of ingredients.
- B. It is prepared in the kitchen sink.
- C. It contains chicken soup.
- D. It comes in a very large cup.
- A. He thought the drink should have been included.
- B. He felt the meal was way overpriced.
- C. He was charged for two sandwiches instead of one.
- D. It was lower than he had expected.
- A. He orders something from the restaurant menu.
- B. He plans to come back at the weekend.
- C. He decides to look for another place to eat.
- D. He plans to come in a week when the prices are lower.
PART 3 QUESTIONS 21 - 35
Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE talks or lectures. The talks or lectures will not be repeated. There are five questions for each talk or lecture. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C, or D.
Questions 21 - 25 refer to the following talk.
Câu 21: What did Sandy Duffy want to be when she was at school?
- A. A journalist
- B. A musician
- C. A director
- D. A basketball player
- A. Math and Physics
- B. Film making
- C. Technology
- D. Art
- A. She answered a job advertisement.
- B. She met someone at a conference.
- C. She sent some information about herself to a company.
- D. She was invited by a friend.
- A. The prizes she has won
- B. The high salary
- C. The people she works with
- D. The great working condition
- A. She has to work long hours.
- B. She has to travel a lot.
- C. She often has to change her job.
- D. She has to live far from home.
Questions 26 - 30 refer to the following talk.
Câu 26: How long does the trek last?
- A. A day
- B. Three days
- C. Five days
- D. A week
- A. health care
- B. school education
- C. hospital
- D. the elderly
- A. flight and airport taxes
- B. medical provision and taxes
- C. foods
- D. food and accommodation
- A. walk across a glacier
- B. complete a fitness course
- C. agree to raise funds for the charity
- D. pay an amount of money
- A. 1st of November
- B. 3rd of November
- C. 13th of November
- D. 23rd of November
Questions 31 - 35 refer to the following talk.
Câu 31: Where do many of the rich people live?
- A. Next to the new road
- B. In the cities
- C. In the countryside
- D. In isolated places
- A. 600 kilometres
- B. 6,000 kilometres
- C. 60,000 kilometres
- D. 60 miles
- A. Small vehicles on the road
- B. Any vehicle and problems on the road
- C. Big vehicles on the road
- D. Serious problems on the road
- A. All types
- B. Mostly cars
- C. Mostly motorbikes
- D. The presenter doesn't say
- A. Because it's the same shape as the country of India
- B. Because it is modern and it helps the economy grow
- C. Because India has big population
- D. Because India has lots of transport
