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HANOI OPEN UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ENGLISH
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PREPARATION FOR THE END-OF-COURSE TEST ON LISTENING 4

I. DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST


The test is made up of three parts. In about 30 minutes you are required to answer 30 questions. Students
listen to conversations and dialogues on topics in personal, social, academic or professional life.
Students could also listen to speeches, narratives and other forms of presentation.
II. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
The end-of-course test is to assess students' listening skills. By the end of the course, students are
expected to be able to ...
1. identify main ideas and details in interviews, lectures, and other presentations at a normal
speaking rate; recognize opinions, attitudes, and moods of the interlocutor.
2. take notes of information in announcements, messages and other resources delivered at a normal
speaking rate or mixed with background noise.
III. REVISION CONTENT
As the listening test is skill-specific, the topics are not restricted, and students are required to complete
a variety of tasks including three-option or four-option multiple choice question, gap-filling or note-
completion, sentence completion, matching, short answers, etc. It is advisable that you should practice
listening to B2 plus-level materials. The FCE and TOEIC test formats are also useful resources to
practice.
IV. SAMPLE TEST
END-OF-COURSE TEST ON LISTENING 4
FOR ENGLISH MAJORS
Test number: ...
Time allowance: 30 minutes

(There are three parts to the Listening Test. Listen and write your answers on the answer sheet.)

PART 1 Questions 1-8 (2.64pts)


Questions 1-7
You will hear people talking in eight different situations.
For question 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). You are going to hear the conversation TWICE.

1 You hear a restaurant manager talking about 5 You hear a woman talking about how she
the cooks who work for him. keeps fit.
What does he say about them? Why did she decide to take up line dancing?
A They dislike cleaning tasks. A She thought the pace would suit her.
B They have a choice of jobs. B She had heard about it on television.
C They help to decide the menu. C She wanted to try exercising to music

2 You hear a woman talking about a new book. 6 You overhear a conversation in a restaurant.
What does she particularly like about the book? What does the woman think about the food she
A It is educational. has just eaten?
B It is well organized. A It was expensive.
C It is enjoyable. B It was delicious.
C It looked wonderful.

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3 You hear the writer of a television soap 7 You turn on the radio and hear a man talking.
opera being interviewed about the program. What is he talking about?
What will happen next in the story? A drawing pictures
A Someone will make an important decision B writing fiction
B Someone will go away unexpectedly. C composing music
C Someone will learn the truth at last.

4 You hear part of a radio interview. 8 You overhear a student phoning her parents.
Who is speaking? What is her opinion of the place she is living in
A a taxi driver while at college?
B a porter A She is not sure she will have enough room to
C a tourist guide study.
B She has difficulty in working because of the
noise
C She does not get on well with her room-mates.

PART 2 Questions 9-20 (3.96 points – CLO2)


In this section of the test, you will hear a number of short talks given by a single speaker. Again, you
must answer three questions about what is said in each talk. Choose the most appropriate response A,
B, C, or D. You are going to hear each talk TWICE.

9 Why would you call this number?


A To talk to a government employee
B To wait for further instructions
C To give the US government your name. address, and telephone number
D To order some forms
10 Which of the following is NOT included in the instructions?
A Press 9 to repeat the message
B Press 3 for further assistance
C Say and spell your full name
D Press 4 to hear the message in Spanish
11 What number should you press if you still need help after hearing the message?
A1
B2
C3
D4
12 What is happening?
A A new employee is being introduced
B A politician is being discussed
C A guest speaker is being introduced
D An employee is being fired
13 What is Elizabeth Morgan's current field?
A Education
B Food production
C Sales
D Marketing
14 Which of the following is NOT true?
A Elizabeth Morgan was a science teacher
B Elizabeth Morgan's career at Allen &
Co. started in accounting
C Elizabeth Morgan works in a field traditionally dominated by men
D Elizabeth Morgan has worked in her current field for 35 years.

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15 Why is this speech being made?
A To announce a death
B To announce annual promotions
C The CEO is announcing his retirement
D To inform employees that the company is going out of business
16 At which company is the speech being delivered?
A New Jersey
B Einstein's
C Martindale
D Coronado Partners
17 How long did Albert Silver work at Martindale?
A All his life
B Twenty-two years
C Five years
D Three years
18 Where is this announcement taking place?
A In a hotel lobby
B On an airplane
C At an airport
D At a train station
19. What is the purpose of the announcement?
A To advise passengers about carry-on Luggage restrictions
B To remind guests to be careful with room keys
C To inform passengers of a special offer
D To tell customers not to hurry
20. Who will be allowed to board first?
A People traveling to Salt Lake City
B Passengers with young children
C Economy class ticket holders
D Medical staff

PART 3 Questions 21-30 (3.4 points)


You will hear a radio interview with Mike Reynolds, whose hobby is exploring underground places such
as caves. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. Write TWO OR THREE WORDS for each answer.
You are going to hear the conversation TWICE.

Cavers explore underground places such as mines and 21 …………………..........as well as caves.
When cavers camp underground, they choose places which have 22 …………….. and………………..
available. In the UK. the place Mike likes best for caving is 23 ………………………………………..
As a physical activity, Mike compares caving to 24 …………………………. Cavers can pay as much
as £20 for a suitable 25 …………………………… Cavers can pay as much as £50 for the right kind of
26 ……………… which is worn on the head. Mike recommends buying expensive 27 …………………
to avoid having accidents. Caving is a sport for people of 28 ……………………..….. and backgrounds.
Some caves in Britain are called places of 29 …………………………….The need for safety explains
why people don't organize caving 30 ……………………………………
The end of the test!
Total pages: 03; no reference materials or explanations from examiners are permitted.

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