LISTENING (0.1 * 20 = 2 pts)
NB: The
listening test is in 3 parts. You will listen to each part TWICE.
Question 1
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PART 1 Listen to a conversation between a hotel manager and a
man asking about conference facilities at the hotel. Choose the best answer.
1. What
company does the man work for?
A medical
company
A hospital
A technology
company
2. How
many people will join the conference?
40 or 50 people
50 or 60 people
15 or 20 people
3. When is
the conference?
January 21st
January 28th
February 4th
4. What
will the audience do in the open area?
They will ask
questions for the speakers.
They will join
a discussion.
They will sit
and enjoy drinking coffee.
5. What
kind of buffet lunch does the man want?
The standard
menu
The special
menu
The normal menu
PART 2
Listen to a talk about how to work effectively with others, and choose the best
answer.
6. What
is the main idea of the talk?
How to work
effectively with your colleagues
The importance
of being the best worker
How to become
friends with your boss
7. According
to the speaker, why is it important to ask questions when you don’t understand
something?
It helps you avoid conflicts when working in
team.
People expect
you to guess the answers.
It shows you
are interested and helps you understand.
8. What
does the speaker say about respecting difference at work?
You must always
agree with your colleagues.
Differences
should be minimized and avoided.
Differences can
be a strength if you are open-minded.
9. What
can be infer about offering help to colleagues?
It shows you
care about the whole team, not just your work.
It can make
others feel weak.
It shows you
care about your own tasks.
10. Why
does the speaker mention saying “good morning” and “thank you”?
To teach polite
English expressions to other co-workers.
Because they
are required in most jobs.
Because these
simple words help create a positive workplace.
PART 3
Listen to part of a lecture on how technology contributes to education.
Complete each blank with ONE WORD ONLY.
Technology and education
Some people believed (11.) made students and
teachers interact less.
IT in education develops a tight (12.) with
local economy.
Computers are commonly used to develop teaching
(13.).
The new mode in the IT school of Wesstbrook
University Students enjoy the this way of (14.) with teachers.
New technology build up greater (15.) for
students.
Compared with traditional teaching, the new way is
more (16.).
It offers students quality (17.).
It is seen as a new solution to new (18.).
It improves students’ (19.) management skills.
It also provides students a source of (20.).
...
GRAMMAR (0.1
pt * 20 = 2 pts) Choose the word/phrase that best completes each sentence.
21. The books __________ by the local community are being distributed to the library.
donated
donating
donation
22. If the weather__, we will hold the conference outdoors to accommodate more attendees.
permit
will permit
permits
23. _____________ a cup of tea? – Yes, please. That would be lovely.
Would you like
Will you like
Can you like
24. I've scheduled a follow-up session for tomorrow ___________ the meeting runs long.
if
unless
in case
25. He was ___________ failing his driving test for the third time.
ashamed of
ashamed at
ashamed on
26. If we plan well _______, the transition to the new system will be smooth and efficient.
too much
too
enough
27. The walls are believed to ______________in the third century BCE.
be built
have been built
build
28. If we don't address these customer complaints promptly, our brand reputation_____.
would suffer
will suffer
be suffer
29. Alice has her milk ____________ to her house by the shop.
delivered
delivering
deliver
30. Most people fear having other people laughing at them. __________ is something most people fear.
Being laughed by other people
Being laughed at by other people
Be laugh at by other people
Section 2
Choose the underlined word/ phrase that is grammatically INCORRECT in
each sentence.
31. Leave early unless there is heavy traffic on
the way to the airport.
32. The event will be a success if we get volunteers
enough to help with the organization.
33. Be careful with that glass. It might get broke.
34. She became bored to her daily routine and decided
to take up a new hobby.
35. The second interview conducting by the hiring manager went much better than the first.
36. Police think
the suspect must have left the country using a fake
passport.
37. If the team improves their performance, they
will not qualify for the finals.
38. When Mrs Green goes to see the doctor next week,
she will have her blood pressure check.
39. How about come to my English class tonight? -
That’s a good idea.
40. Two men robbed the museum with several
valuable paintings.
VOCABULARY (0.2pt * 10 = 2 pts) Read the passage below and
match each word/phrase with its definition.
A. Technology brings many benefits to modern life. It helps people
work more efficiently, communicate easily, and enjoy better services in
fields like education, healthcare, and business. Every day, we use technology
to solve problems, save time, and connect with others.
B. In communication, technology makes it
possible for people to interact in real time, even if they live in different
countries. With just a smartphone or computer, we can make video calls, send
messages, or join online meetings. These tools have become very important in
both personal and professional life.
C. In education, technology gives access to
many digital resources such as e-books, online classes, and
interactive websites. These tools help students study in a more flexible way
and become more independent learners. They can learn at their own
pace and review materials anytime. This makes learning more effective,
especially for those who cannot attend traditional schools.
D. Healthcare has also changed thanks to technology. Doctors
now use modern machines and systems to help with early diagnosis and
better treatment. Patients can book appointments, ask questions, and receive
updates using online platforms, making healthcare more convenient and accessible.
E. At the workplace, automation and digital tools help businesses
increase productivity. Repetitive tasks are done faster with
machines, and people can focus on more creative work. This reduces errors,
saves time, and helps companies grow more quickly.
F. However, while technology offers many advantages, it’s
important to use it wisely. Too much screen time can affect our health and
reduce face-to-face communication. That’s why we should keep a balanced
lifestyle—using technology when it’s helpful but also making time for offline
activities like exercise, reading, or spending time with friends and family.
G. In conclusion, technology has become a powerful
part of our lives. It improves the way we learn, work, and stay healthy. When
used with care, it can truly improve the quality of life for
everyone.
• efficiently
• professional
• digital resources
• independent
• diagnosis
• accessible
• repetitive
• advantage
• face-to-face communication
• quality
online materials such as e-books, videos, and websites
easy to reach, use, or get; available to many people
able to do things alone without needing help from others
related to work or business, not personal
happening again and again, usually in the same way
identifying a disease or problem in a patient
in a way that uses time, energy, or resources well, without wasting them
the standard of something
a good or useful thing that helps someone to be better or more successful
direct conversation between people who are physically present
READING TASK 1 (0.1 pt * 10 = 1 pt)
Read the passage and decide if the statements that follow are True or False. ***
A. Marriage is a much-researched topic, and the way married
couples communicate in particular has been the subject of many studies. These
days, research into marriage often involves hours of recordings, followed by a
thorough analysis of data with the help of modern software applications.
B. One such study analysed five years' worth of data, obtained
from 750 participating couples. At the start of the study, participants who
felt they were in a harmonious relationship reported having happy marriages. In
other words, low levels of conflict corresponded to a perceived higher degree
of happiness. At the end of the five-year period, however, many of these
couples were no longer happy. The outcome of this study suggests that keeping
the peace rather than talking about problems and working through them can have
harmful effects on a relationship.
C. In a more recent, larger-scale study, people were observed over
a 15-year period. The researchers recorded the timings of marriages and
remarriages, and discovered patterns that helped them estimate how likely the
end of a marriage was. If participants admitted the possibility of their
marriage ending to themselves during the first year of the study, the
probability of it actually happening was ten times greater than for those
couples who had not thought about it at all. Clearly, once the idea of a marriage
ending is in somebody's mind, they are more likely to act on it.
D. Yet another piece of research confirms that the way men and
women feel at the beginning of their marriage makes a difference to its
eventual outcome. Those who feel disappointed, perhaps because marriage itself
is different from their expectations, or because their lifestyle is not what
they had envisaged, are more likely to feel disappointed.
E. Having said that, relationships are complex and their
development is the result of many different influences. The success or
otherwise of a marriage is unlikely to be brought about by one particular
factor, and is more probably the result of a combination of small incidents
that add up over time. It is also worth bearing in mind that in most countries
it is the minority of marriages that fail. No one can truthfully claim that
their marriage is happy or perfect all the time, but the fact remains that most
married people stay together for life. The secret of a happy marriage, it
seems, lies where most people have always thought it does: in the effort made
on a daily basis by both partners to treat each other with consideration and
courtesy, and to cheerfully accept each other's faults as well as their good
qualities.
***
51. Marriage communication has been studied in many scientific
studies. TrueFalse
52. Modern research into marriage usually relies only on written
surveys. TrueFalse
53. In one study, couples with low levels of conflict were initially
happy in their marriages. TrueFalse
54. At the end of the five-year study, all couples remained
happy. TrueFalse
55. The study in paragraph B suggests that avoiding conflict completely
can be harmful. TrueFalse
56. Thinking about divorce in the first year made it more likely to
happen. TrueFalse
57. According to the studies, disappointment at the beginning of
marriage has no long-term effect. TrueFalse
58. The development of a relationship depends mainly on a single
factor. TrueFalse
59. Most marriages end in divorce, according to the passage. TrueFalse
60. A happy marriage requires consistent daily effort from both
partners. TrueFalse
READING TASK 2 (0.1 pt * 10 = 1 pt)
Read the
passage and choose the best answer to each question that follows.
***
A. There are a
number of natural disasters that can strike across the globe. Two that are
frequently linked to one another are earthquakes and tsunamis. Both of them can
cause a great amount of devastation when they hit. However, tsunamis are the direct
result of earthquakes and cannot happen without them.
B. The Earth has
three main parts. They are the crust, the mantle, and the core. The crust is
the outer layer of the Earth. It is not a single piece of land.
Instead, it is comprised of a number of plates. There are a few enormous plates
and many smaller ones. These plates essentially rest upon the mantle, which is
fluid. As a result, the plates are in constant - yet slow - motion. The plates
may move away from or toward other plates. In some cases, they collide
violently with the plates adjoining them. The movement of the plates
causes tension in the rock. Over a long time, this tension may build up. When
it is released, an earthquake happens.
C. Tens of
thousands of earthquakes happen every year. The vast majority are so small that
only scientific instruments can perceive them. Others are powerful
enough that people can feel them, yet they cause little harm or damage. More
powerful earthquakes, however, can cause buildings, bridges, and other
structures to collapse. They may additionally injure and kill thousands of
people and might even cause the land to change its appearance.
D. Since most of
the Earth's surface is water, numerous earthquakes happen beneath the planet's
oceans. Underwater earthquakes cause the seafloor to move. This results in the
displacement of water in the ocean. When this occurs, a tsunami may form. This
is a wave that forms on the surface and moves in all directions from the place
where the earthquake happened. A tsunami moves extremely quickly and can travel
thousands of kilometers. As it approaches land, the water near the coast gets
sucked out to sea. This causes the tsunami to increase in height. Minutes
later, the tsunami arrives. A large tsunami – one more than ten meters in
height – can travel far inland. As it does that, it can flood the land, destroy
human settlements, and kill large numbers of people.
61. What is the passage mainly
about?
What kind of damage natural
disasters can cause
How earthquakes and tsunamis occur
Why tsunamis are deadlier than
earthquakes
When earthquakes are the most likely
to happen
62. What does the author suggest
about the impact of earthquakes and tsunamis?
Only tsunamis can cause massive
destruction.
Tsunamis usually cause minor damage
compared to earthquakes.
The damage from natural disasters is
often exaggerated.
Earthquakes and tsunamis can both
cause severe damage.
63. Which of the following
statements does paragraph A support?
Earthquakes frequently take place
after tsunamis do.
The most severe type of natural
disaster is an earthquake.
A tsunami happens in tandem with an
earthquake.
Earthquakes cause more destruction
than tsunamis.
64. According to the paragraph B,
the word It refers
to ____________.
The crust
The core
The mantle
The Earth
65. According to the paragraph B,
the word adjoining is
closest in meaning to _______.
residing
appearing
approaching
bordering
66. Which of the following is true
regarding the crust?
The mantle beneath it keeps it from
moving too much.
It is the smallest of the Earth's
three layers.
There are many separate pieces that
make it up.
It is thicker on land than it is
under the water.
67. According to the paragraph C,
the word perceive is
closest in meaning to _______.
detect
prevent
comprehend
locate
68. Which of the following is NOT
mentioned in paragraph C about earthquakes?
How often powerful ones take place
How many people they typically kill
What kind of damage they can cause
How severe the majority of them are
69. What does the passage suggest
about underwater earthquakes?
They often lead to the formation of
tsunamis.
They rarely cause any damage.
They are less dangerous than those
on land.
They occur less frequently than
land-based earthquakes.
70. Based on the passage, what is
probably true about tsunamis?
They kill more people each year than
earthquakes.
They can be deadly to people
standing near shore.
They are able to move as fast as the
speed of sound.
They cannot damage ships sailing on
the ocean.
WRITING
- SECTION 1
Read the essay topic
and its three suggested main ideas below.
Essay topic: Some people
prefer to spend their free time alone, while others like to enjoy free time
with their friends? Compare the differences between spending time alone and
spending time with friends.
Main idea
1: activities
Main idea
2: feelings
Main idea
3: learning and personal growth
Task 1: Write
an introduction. (30 - 60 words). (0.25 pt)
Task 2: Write a conclusion. (30 - 40 words) 0.25 pt)
WRITING
- SECTION 2
ESSAY
WRITING (1.5 pts)
Write
an ESSAY on ONE of the following topics (250 - 300 words).
Topic 1: Many people do not have enough sleep these days. What are the most
possible causes and effects of not getting enough sleep?
Topic 2: Textbooks and digital learning materials are both widely used in education today. Compare the benefits and limitations of each, and explain which you believe is more effective for students.
彡 END OF TEST 彡
(2) Phân biệt & sử dụng tốt giữa On one hand & On the other hand (2 góc nhìn của 1 vấn đề) vs In Contrast/On the contrary (khác biệt giữa 2 vấn đề).
[1] https://ibcedu.com.vn/dang-bai-matching-heading-trong-bai-thi-ielts-reading/ (truy cập 04/08/2025)
[2] https://www.izone.edu.vn/luyen-thi-ielts/ky-nang-skimming-va-scanning-trong-ielts/ (truy cập ngày 04/08/2025)
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