**Part 1** For each question in Part 1, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Comments: There are no changes to this part regarding question types; however, the number of questions has been reduced to 6. **PART 2** You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. You are to select the best response to the question or statement you have heard. Comments: There are no changes to this part regarding question types; however, the number of questions has been reduced to 25. **PART 3** You will hear some conversations between two or more people, each of which is followed by three questions in the test book. You are to select the best response to each question based on what you have heard from the conversations. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Comments: The number of questions for this part has been increased to 39 and there are new question types, too: 1 Some conversations have more than two speakers. 2 There are questions that test the connection of what is heard in a conversation with what is seen in a graphic (i.e. charts, graphs, etc.) 3 There are short questions that test a speaker’s implied meaning in the context of a conversation. **PART 4** You will hear short talks given by single speakers. The talks are of a wide range of topics belonging to different types such as instructions, advertisements, news broadcasts, weather forecasts, lectures, and telephone messages. Each short talk is followed by three questions in the test book. For each of the questions, you have to choose the best response from the four options, based on the content of the talks you have heard. The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Comments: The number of questions for this part remains the same; however, new question types are introduced: 1 There are questions that test the connection of what is heard in a talk with what is seen in a graphic (i.e. charts, graphs, etc.) 2 There are questions that test a speaker’s implied meaning in the context of a conversation. — **Hình 2:** **LISTENING TEST** In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. The entire Listening test will last approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts, and directions are given for each part. You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book. **PART 1** **Directions:** For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. **Example** [Image of two people, a man and a woman, looking at a document on a table.] Statement (B), “They’re looking at the document,” is the best description of what you see. You should select answer (B) and mark it on your answer sheet. — **Hình 3:** **PART 2** **Directions:** You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet. 7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 9. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 10. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 11. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 12. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 13. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 14. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 15. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 16. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 17. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 18. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 19. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 20. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 21. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 22. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 23. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 24. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 25. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 26. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 27. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 28. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 29. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 30. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 31. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. —
**PART 3** **Directions:** You will hear some conversations between two or more people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. 32. What are the speakers mainly discussing? (A) A training seminar (B) The installation of a television (C) The date of a presentation (D) A software upgrade 33. What is the problem? (A) The necessary tools are unavailable. (B) The office is closed. (C) The wall is too weak. (D) The phone number was wrong. 34. What will most likely the man do first tomorrow? (A) Order a replacement part (B) Consult an instruction manual (C) Contact the woman (D) Fill out a work order 35. What position is the man applying for? (A) Lecturer (B) Editor (C) Journalist (D) Superintendent 36. What makes the man qualified for the position? (A) His academic background (B) His previous work experience (C) His public popularity (D) His eloquence 37. What extra benefit does the woman mention? (A) Health insurance (B) Flexible hours (C) A lot of free time (D) Regular incentives
38. What are the speakers mainly discussing? (A) An interior renovation (B) A product launch (C) A luncheon reservation (D) A budget proposal 39. What does the man say about the dining room? (A) It needs more lighting. (B) It is quite cold. (C) It is spacious. (D) It is too loud. 40. What does the man suggest the woman do? (A) Repaint the walls a brighter color (B) Compensate guests who have reservations (C) Draft a budget proposal (D) Open a bank account 41. What is the man concerned about? (A) Getting his camera fixed (B) Receiving sick leave from work (C) Preparing for a party (D) Introducing a client 42. According to the man, why does Greg like his new job? (A) It offers better vacation time. (B) It pays a higher salary. (C) It matches his abilities. (D) It provides health benefits. 43. What most likely will the woman do next? (A) Take a group photo (B) Attend a Christmas party (C) Contact Greg (D) Send an e-mail attachment 44. What is the man concerned about? (A) Finishing a project on time (B) Paying for his new mobile phone (C) Repairing a piece of equipment (D) Learning a new skill 45. Where do the speakers work? (A) At a repair shop (B) At an electronics store (C) At a marketing firm (D) At a design company 46. What does the woman offer to do? (A) Provide assistance (B) Pay in cash (C) Fill in for the man (D) E-mail a user manual 47. Who most likely is the man? (A) A shop owner (B) A construction worker (C) A local resident (D) A market researcher 48. What does the woman mention about the mall? (A) It was recently renovated. (B) It has sufficient parking space. (C) It is attracting many tourists.
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