Hướng dẫn làm quen các dạng bài Listening – B1 B2

PART I

Nhiệm vụ: Mỗi thí sinh được nghe 8 mẫu thông báo, hướng dẫn, chỉ dẫn ở hình thức độc thoại hoặc hội
thoại ngắn, chủ đề về các hoạt động trong cuộc sống thường ngày. Mỗi mẫu thông báo sẽ có 1 câu hỏi
tương ứng kèm theo 4 đáp án A, B, C, D để thí sinh chọn. Audio chỉ được nghe 1 lần.

I. Các câu hỏi thường gặp

1. Câu hỏi tổng quan về địa điểm. (Where is…/Where … take place)
Vd - Script audio:
W: The sounds of the birds and the waves are so relaxing.
M: Yes, this sound track is very realistic. I feel as if I’m at the beach right now.
W: It sure makes being home on a rainy day a little easier.
Câu hỏi:
What is the man talking about?
A. At the beach C. On a rainy street
B. In their living room D. At a zoo
2. Câu hỏi tổng quan về người, nghề nghiệp. (Who is …/Who … job)
Vd - Script audio:
M: Can I get up from my seat now?
W: Yes, the captain just turned off the seat belt sign.
M: By the way, thank you for getting my book from the overhead compartment.
Câu hỏi:
What is the women’s occupation?
A. Flight attendant C. Administrative assistant
B. Librarian D. Pilot
3. Câu hỏi tổng quan về chủ đề, mục đích. (What …purpose/What … about/What topic …)
Vd - Script audio:
W: Did you hear that Mr. Chung is going to be our new vice president?
M: Really? Well, it couldn’t have happened to a nicer person.
W: You know, I remember when he was a clerk in the mail room.
Câu hỏi:
What are they discussing?
A. The good qualities of Mr. Chung C. Mr. Chung’s promotion
B. Job openings in the mail room D. The history of the company
4. Câu hỏi tổng quan về các hoạt động. (What …do/What …happen/What is …)
Vd - Script audio:
M: Oh, look. There’s an empty space.
W: But it’s too small! And even if I could get in there, we couldn’t be able to open the doors.
M: Well, that’s what you get for buying a full-size instead of a compact.
Câu hỏi:
What are the speakers doing?
A. Riding bicycles C. Buying a house
B. Shopping for furniture D. Parking a car

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5. Câu hỏi chi tiết về thời gian. (When/What time/How long)

Vd - Script audio:
M: Are you ready for this morning’s 9 o’clock meeting?
W: Yes, for once I’m ready, but it’s been postponed 2 hours.
M: Thank goodness. I’m still working on my presentation.
Câu hỏi:
What time will the meeting take place?
A. 9 a.m C. 2 p.m
B. 11 a.m D. 4 p.m
6. Câu hỏi chi tiết về địa điểm . (Where is…/Where … take place)
Vd - Script audio:
M: Do you still have those books about art museums that I lent you?
W: Yes, but not here in the office. They’re at home.
M: I really need them back soon. I have to return them to the library.
Câu hỏi:
Where are the books now?
A. At an art museum C. At home
B. In the office D. In the library
7. Câu hỏi chi tiết về lý do. (Why…)
Vd - Script audio:
W: You’re awfully quiet today. What’s the matter?
M: Remember when I left early yesterday to go to the dentist? Well, someone ran into me along the
way. Now my new car has a dent in it.
W: I’m sorry to hear that. I know how much you love that car, even though I’ve always thought it was
too expensive.
Câu hỏi:
Why is the man upset?
A. He had to leave work early C. His teeth are hurting him
B. His car was damaged D. He paid too much for his new car
8. Câu hỏi chi tiết yêu cầu, hướng dẫn. (What suggestion …/What … requested to do/How…)
Vd - Script audio:
The ABC Supermarket has openings for managers. Interested applicants should apply in person at 1002
Nguyen Hue Avenue on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Bring three copies of your résumé. Phone calls will not
be accepted.
Câu hỏi:
How can you apply for this job?
A. Call the supermarket C. Go to 1002 Nguyen Hue Avenue
B. Send in a résumé D. Fill out an application

II. Các bẫy thường gặp trong phần I

1. Từ đồng âm hoặc có âm tương tự
Vd1 - Script audio:

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Today’s high temperature will be in the 80s, probably around 84-85. It may even go as high as 86.
There may be a chance of rain later in the day, but it will be clear this evening. You’ll be able to see the
full moon tonight.
Câu hỏi:
What is the man talking about?
E. The train number G. The number of dancers
F. The weather today H. The month of June
Vd2 - Script audio:
Attention, shoppers. There is a sale on sporting goods in progress. This is our first sale of the week and
will be our biggest. You will find savings up to 40% on boating shoes and other marine wear.
Câu hỏi:
What is the announcement about?
A. A sale on sporting goods C. A week market
B. A new sailboat D. A kind of glassware
Vd3 - Script audio:
W: You’re flying to Singapore with your students?
M: All night in coach.
W: What? Not first class?
M: Not on a student budget.
Câu hỏi:
Where will the man be with the students?
A. In class C. On a train
B. On a plane D. On a bus
2. Từ trái nghĩa
Vd - Script audio:
When you are finished eating, take your trays to the clean-up area. Please separate paper plates and
plastic knives, forks, and spoons. Do not wash your trays. Please do not place glassware on the counter.
Câu hỏi:
What are customers asked NOT to do?
A. Wash their trays C. Finish eating
B. Separate plates and cutlery D. Put glassware in the trash

III. Bài tập làm quen với các bẫy từ đồng âm hoặc có âm tương tự
* Bài tập 1
1. What is she going to do?
A. Write a long letter C. Help Minh paint
B. Clean the living room D. Leave the room
2. What will the woman do?
A. She’ll get some shoes C. She’ll choose a peach
B. She’ll eat a pear D. She’ll buy a suit
3. What time is it now?
A. It's 9:00 B. It's two minutes to 8:00

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C. It's after 8:00 D. It's 9:04

4. What describes the flight to Da Nang?
A. It leaves at 9 C. It's at night
B. All the seats are full D. It's boring
5. What is the man going to do?
A. Pick up some baggage C. Eat a meal
B. Get some stamps D. Mail a form
6. What describes Quang?
A. He's tall. C. He likes art.
B. He's good at cooking. D. He's very nice.
7. What does the woman want to do?
A. Lend Linh a dress C. Send Linh an invitation
B. Return Linh's phone call D. Show Linh her garden
8. Why doesn't she want soup?
A. She's in a hurry. C. She's on a diet
B. She already ate. D. It's really late
* Bài tập 2
1. What does the woman want to do?
A. Buy new clothes C. Go on a sailboat
B. Get a TV on sale D. Buy a watch
2. What is the announcement about?
A. A place to buy books C. A person who reads some books
B. A person who writes books D. A place to buy meat
3. What was the weather like yesterday?
A. It was windy C. It was freezing
B. The sky was blue D. The sun was out
4. What describes Lam?
A. He has a big nose C. He understands computers
B. He's overweight D. He has a writing business
5. What is the announcement about?
A. Hearing music in the park C. Hours during which the park is open
B. Things you can buy in the park D. Things you can do in the park
6. What did the man do at the party?
A. He met a new friend C. He said hi to everyone
B. He talked to an old friend D. He ran for a long time
7. Why does the woman want to be careful?
A. The lock is made of steel C. Somebody might take her bicycle
B. She has two cars D. The brakes don't work
8. What did Linh do last week?
A. She stayed home C. She flew to a new place
B. She went to the sea D. She came here

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* Bài tập 3
1. What is the woman going to do?
A. Write a check for the mechanic C. Pick out a new car
B. Run to work D. Take the car to the mechanic
2. Why can't she read?
A. The book is too heavy C. She needs more light
B. There's not enough room D. Her chair is too hard
3. What's the matter with the cake?
A. It's too sweet C. It's very expensive
B. It makes them laugh D. It's too little
4. Why didn't he call about the plane tickets?
A. The phone was out of order
B. He was too busy
C. He already got them
D. He didn't have the right phone number
5. What will they do?
A. Walk to work C. Park the car
B. Work outside D. Take a walk in the park
6. What does she like about tennis?
A. It's relaxing C. It's good for her back
B. It's free D. It takes a lot of time
7. What is the problem?
A. They need a watch C. They can't hear the movie
B. The TV program is over D. The TV is too heavy to move
8. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Plant some flowers C. Put the table outside
B. Water the plants D. Look at the kitchen
* Bài tập 4 (làm quen với các bẫy từ trái nghĩa)
1. Why is the woman upset?
A. The man wants to hear more C. The place is dirty
B. The man is too busy cleaning D. The room is spotless
2. What's the problem?
A. He doesn't like the book.
B. The book isn't useful for his report
C. The book has the information he needs
D. He isn't used to writing reports
3. What are employees asked to do?
A. Keep the office clean C. Make their desks dirty
B. Take drinks and food to their desks D. Stay out of the lounge
4. What do they think of the movie?
A. It was a bad movie C. It was a good movie
B. It was the best movie D. It wasn't the worst movie

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5. What's the matter with the hotel room?

A. It isn't crowded C. It's too big
B. It's very long D. It's too small
6. What do they think of the test?
A. It was easy C. It was short
B. It was difficul D. It took a long time
7. How was the day at the beach?
A. It was good C. It was sunny
B. It was cloudy D. It was wonderful
8. What are you allowed to do in the theater?
A. Bring food from the outside C. Buy food and soda in the lobby
B. Talk during the show D. Take pictures
IV. Bài tập luyện tập giống đề thi.
* Đề thi thử 1
1. What is the woman's occupation?
A. Sculptor C. Graphic artist
B. Fashion designer D. Painter
2. Who is Mr. Long?
A. A newspaper reporter C. A mathematician
B. A writer D. A marine biologist
3. Who would call this telephone number?
A. People who want information about entertainment
B. People who want to hear a weather report
C. People who need jobs
D. People who need bus and train schedules
4. Who is this talk directed to?
A. People who want to become bankers
B. People who want to buy a house
C. People who want to work in an office
D. People who want to go to the supermarket
5. What are they discussing?
A. The requirements for a job C. The woman's work history
B. What stocks to buy D. How to be a good manager
6. What is the topic of the conversation?
A. A fashion show C. A play
B. A dinner party D. A new museum
7. Where is Linh now?
A. At the office C. At the airport
B. On the way to the office D. On the way to the airport
8. What kind of insurance is advertised?
A. Health insurance C. Car insurance
B. Life insurance D. Fire insurance

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* Đề thi thử 2
1. When did the man decide?
A. Before he heard about the competition
B. Long after he heard about the competition
C. As soon as he heard about the competition
D. Shortly after he heard about the competition
2. How long has Mr. Linh Dang been Chairman?
A. Until next quarter C. For five years
B. For about twenty years D. Since his retirement
3. What does the woman think about the trip?
A. It will be long C. She doesn't envy the man
B. It will not be as great as he thinks D. It will be exciting
4. What is the weather this morning?
A. Unchanged C. Very windy
B. Hot D. Still
5. What does the man say about himself?
A. He recently started giving more speeches
B. He often gave presentations at conferences
C. He never speaks in public
D. He can't think of anything people want to hear
6. What changes did the photocopier bring about?
A. People no longer use carbon paper
B. People don't write as much
C. People don't type as well
D. People are not yet used to making many copies
7. What does the man mean?
A. He is a generous person. C. The woman has no shame
B. He needs a loan D. The woman's clothes are too small
8. What changes are taking place in the company?
A. The board of directors resigned
B. The managing directors was fired
C. The workers went on strike
D. All the letters will be sent by computer
* Đề thi thử 3
1. When will the circus come to town?
A. Tonight C. On Thursday
B. On Monday D. Next month
2. What does a pet bird need?
A. It needs to be careful C. It needs to eat fresh fish
B. It needs to take a walk D. It needs to have clean water
3. What are they doing?
A. They are eating dinner B. They are getting some flowers

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C. They are getting the kitchen ready D. They are opening a can
4. What happened?
A. They look through the window C. The wood fell off the window
B. They covered the window D. Someone broke the window
5. Why can’t you book a flight to Hoi An?
A. All the agents have left C. The flights are full
B. There is no place to go D. The line is too long
6. Why is City College the school for working people?
A. It offers evening and weekend classes C. It offers typing classes
B. You can meet kind people there D. Everybody at the school is interesting
7. What’s the problem with the restaurant?
A. It’s too expensive C. The service is slow
B. The food is bad D. The deserts aren’t good
8. What does she think of the kitchen?
A. It looks bad C. It looks hard
B. It looks good D. It looked better before
V. Đáp án
* Bài tập 1
1C 2B 3C 4A 5B 6D 7C 8B

* Bài tập 2
1B 2A 3A 4C 5D 6B 7C 8A

* Bài tập 3
1D 2C 3A 4B 5D 6A 7D 8B

* Bài tập 4
1C 2B 3A 4A 5D 6A 7B 8C

* Đề thi thử 1
1B 2D 3A 4B 5A 6B 7C 8A

* Đề thi thử 2
1A 2C 3B 4D 5B 6A 7C 8B

* Đề thi thử 3
1D 2D 3B 4D 5C 6A 7C 8B

*Với phần thi Part II, III, tuy có 1 chút khác biệt với Part I nhưng chủ yếu là nội dung audio sẽ dài hơn
và số lượng câu hỏi nhiều hơn. Còn về kĩ thuật nghe và làm bài không có nhiều khác biệt, nếu bạn đang
còn chập chững mới ôn luyện và chưa tiếp xúc nhiều với đề thi, hãy tập nhiều với phần thi Part I trước
nhé. Đề thi đầy đủ 3 phần với audio và đáp án lẫn script có sẵn trong bộ đề tổng hợp. Bạn có thể làm BT
thêm để luyện kĩ năng làm bài thi nghe trong bộ đề này.

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