LISTENING TEST 1 (SEMESTER 1)
Duration: 15 minutes
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I. PRONUNCIATION
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TASK 1
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Choose the word with a different way of pronunciation in the underlined part. Circle A, B, C, or D.
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1.
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A.
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tsunami
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B.
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flute
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C.
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schedule
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D.
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bully
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2.
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A.
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contestant
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B.
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minority
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C.
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combination
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D.
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longevity
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TASK 2
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Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others. Circle A, B, C, or D.
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3.
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A.
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coastal
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B.
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staple
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C.
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cruel
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D.
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mature
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4.
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A.
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livestock
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B.
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lowland
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C.
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technique
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D.
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worship
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5.
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A.
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atmosphere
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B.
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occasion
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C.
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performance
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D.
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museum
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II. LISTENING
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Listen to the conversation between a student and her teacher. Circle the best answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.
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1.
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Why is Mai meeting her teacher?
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A.
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She wants to form a club.
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B.
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She wants to join a club.
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C.
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She wants to learn about a club.
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2.
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What is the teacher’s first reaction to Mai's request?
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He thinks it's important.
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B.
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He thinks it's unnecessary.
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C.
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He grants it right away.
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3.
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What is Mai’s goal for the club?
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A.
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To make it an important part of Vietnamese culture.
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B.
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To make a profit in selling traditional crafts.
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C.
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To make it the link between students and Vietnamese traditional crafts.
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4.
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What will the members of the club do?
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A.
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They will visit local artisans.
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B.
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They will train to become artisans themselves.
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C.
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They will learn to make their own baskets and lanterns.
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5.
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What does Mai need to start the club?
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A.
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Approvals from 20 teachers
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B.
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20 likes on the club website
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C.
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No less than 20 students ready to join
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ANSWER KEY
I. PRONUNCIATION
1. D 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. A
II. LISTENING
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. C
Script:
Teacher: Please have a seat, Mai. I’ve read your proposal and I’d like to meet you.
Mai: Thank you very much, Teacher. I want to start a new club for Vietnamese traditional crafts.
Teacher: Well, we already have an arts and crafts club in our school.
Mai: I know, Teacher, but my club will only focus on our traditional crafts.
Teacher: Is that really necessary?
Mai: Yes, I really think so. I want this new club to be a connection between young people and traditional crafts.
Teacher: So, what kind of activities are you planning?
Mai: The members will learn about the history of our traditional crafts and how to weave bamboo baskets and make decorative lanterns.
Teacher: It's a good plan. Now, if you have at least 20 students signing up, I will agree with your proposal.
Mai: Thank you so much, Teacher.