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LISTENING- LEVEL 3
PART 1: PICTURE DESCRIPTIONS
PART 2: QUESTIONS-RESPONSES
PART 3: SHORT CONVERSATIONS
PART 4: SHORT TALKS

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LESSON 1
PART 1
PHOTOGRAPHS OF OBJECTS/SCENES
Photographs of objects in such places as bookstores, libraries, stores, restaurants, kitchens,
bedrooms, living rooms, etc. and photographs of scenes such as roads, parks, lakes, beaches,
airports, train stations, junctions, outdoor cafeterias, department stores, etc. are most commonly
shown in Part 1. Generally, photographs of objects are usually taken in close-up, while
photographs of scenes are taken from afar. Sometimes, there are also people in these
photographs.
Example 1 Choose the statement that best describes the photograph.

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(A) The store is crowded with shoppers. Một cửa hàng đông đúc với những người mua sắm

(B) Shoes are on display in a store. B. giày được trưng bày trong một cửa hàng
(C) A woman is taking off her shoes. C. một người phụ nữ đang cởi giày
(D) Some shoppers are trying on shoes. D. một số người mua sắm đang thử giày.
PHOTOGRAPH DESCRIBING OBJECTS
The correct answer choice is the one which describes the location and state of the object
(A), (C), and (D) are wrong because there is nobody in the photograph. Statements (A), also
distractors because they use the words store and shoes related to the photograph.
(B) correctly describes the state and location of the objects.
Example 2
Choose the statement that best describes the photograph.

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(A) The buildings are under construction. A các tòa nhà đang được xây dựng
(B) Construction vehicles have been park* the trees. B. các phương tiện xây dựng đã đậu gần
hàng cây
(C) Cars are parked on both sides of the C. ô tô đang đậu ở hai bên đường
(D) A person is getting in a car. D. một người đang lên xe.
PHOTOGRAPH DESCRIBING SCENES
Because the buildings in the photograph have been finished, it is incorrect to say they are under
construction; therefore, statement (A) is wrong. Statement (B) is misleading because it states the
fact that the vehicles have been parked near the trees; in fact, they are not construction vehicles.
Statement (D) incorrectly describes the action of the person. Therefore, statement (C), which
states that the cars are parked on both sides of the street, is the correct answer choice. Generally,
when there are many vehicles in a photograph, you should pay attention to their general state.

STATEMENT STRUCTURES
Structure 1
Subject + is/are + past participle + prepositional phrase of place
When describing an object, most statements use the passive structure be + past participle
followed by a prepositional phrase of place to mention the location/state of the object.
Structure 2
Subject + have/has been + past participle + prepositional phrase of place
The meaning of this structure is not much different from that of Structure 1.
Structure 3
There is/are + noun + prepositional phrase of place
This structure is primarily used to mention (an) object(s) or (a) person(s) existing somewhere,
e.g. There is a man (sitting alone) at the table.
Structure 4
Subject + is/are + prepositional phrase/adjective
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The prepositional phrase/adjective right after the verb be describes the location/state of the object
in the photograph, e.g. The building is under construction.
Structure 5
Subject + is/are + V-ing + prepositional phrase of place
Even though the subjects refer to objects, the verbs can be in the present continuous active, e.g.
The clock is hanging on the wall, The plants are growing in the fields. If you cannot hear the
subjects, you may wrongly think that the statements mention people, not objects.
Structure 6
Subject + verb (present tenses) + object

This active structure is used to describe what people in the photograph are or have been doing.
This structure can also be employed for certain objects.
Listen and choose the statement that best describes each photograph.
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A. Books are arranged in rows A. sách được xếp thành hàng
B. Books are stacked on the table. B. sách được xếp chồng lên nhau trên bàn
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A. A man is painting a wall. A. một người đàn ông đang sơn tường
B. A ladder is leaning against a building B một cái thang đang dựa vào tòa nhà.
3.

A. There is an armchair by the window. a có một cái ghế bành cạnh cửa sổ
B. There are vases on the table. B. còn trống trên bàn
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A. Chairs have been placed around the table. A. Những chiếc ghế này đã được đặt xung quanh
bàn
B. Papers are spread out across the table . B. Các giấy tờ được trải khắp bàn.

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A. The building is under construction. A. Tòa nhà đang được xây dựng
B. The windows are widely open. B. Các cửa sổ đang mở rộng rãi
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A. There is a fence in front of the building. A. có một hàng rào ở phía trước tịa nhà
B. There are columns in the front of the building. B. Có các cột ở phía trước của tòa nhà

ANSWERS AND EXPLAINATIONS
1. (B) The correct answer choice has the structure Subject + are + past participle + prepositional
phrase of place, which correctly describes the photograph.
arrange
in rows
stack
2. (B) The correct answer choice has the structure Subject + is + V-ing + prepositional phrase of

place.
lean against
3. (A) The correct answer choice has the structure There is + noun + prepositional phrase of
place. There is no vase on the table, so statement (B) is incorrect.
armchair
by
vase
4. (A) The correct answer choice has the structure Subject + have been + past participle +
prepositional phrase of place. No paper is seen on the table, so statement (B) is incorrect.
place spread out
across
5. (A) The correct answer choice has the structure Subject + is + prepositional phrase.
under construction
widely
6. (B) The correct answer choice has the structure There are + noun + prepositional phrase of
place.
fence
in front of
column
front
Statement analysis
Example 1
The subjects of all the statements refer to different objects/ scenes in the photograph.
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A. The shelves are filled with books. Những chiếc vỏ chứa đầy sách trên sàn
B. Some books are in boxes. Một số cuốn sách đang đựng trong hộp
C. The books are stacked on the floor. Những cuốn sách được xếp trên sàn
D. Some boxes have been stacked up. Một số hộp đã được xếp chồng lên nhau
Because the subjects of the four statements are different, you should carefully listen to and
observe the objects and scenes in the photograph.

TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
1. Focus on the main object and its state.
2. See the connection between the main object and the surroundings.
3. Note that the correct answer choice should describe the main object, not the scene.
4. Observe the object, its shape, state, or location to decide whether the features mentioned
correspond with the photograph.
5. When describing the location and state of an object, certain verbs and prepositional phrases are
frequently used.

Example 2
The subjects of the statements refer to either the person or the objects/ scenes in the photograph.

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(A) The man is sketching some artwork. Người đàn ông đang phác thảo một số tác phẩm nghệ
thuật

(B) Some pictures are on display for sale. Một số bức tranh đang được trưng bày để bán
(C) The man is taking the picture down from the wall. Người đàn ông đang lấy bức tranh từ trên
tường xuống
(D) All of the paintings have been framed. Tất cả các bức tranh đã được đóng khung
In this case, the correct answer choice must be the one that best represents what can be seen in
the photograph. You have to note the connection between the person and the objects/scenes to
decide the correct answer choice.

PRACTICE
Listen and choose the statement that best describes each photograph.
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(A) Some people are sitting in the bench. một số người đang ngồi ở băng ghế
(B) There is a bicycle on the path. Có một chiếc xe đạp trên con đường
(C) Some buildings overlook the park. một số tịa nhà nhìn ra cơng viên
2.

(A) The ship has been tied to the dock. A. con tàu đã được buộc vào bến
(B) Some people are sitting in chairs. B. một số người đang ngồi trên ghế
(C) A man is swimming in the water.C. một người đàn ông đang bơi trong nước

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(A) The man is looking through a telescope. Người đàn ơng đang nhìn qua kính viễnvonjg
(B) There is a microscope on the desk. Có một cái kính hiển vi trên bàn làm việc
(C) The doctor is reading a patient’s record. Bác sĩ đang đọc hồ sơ của bệnh nhân
4.

(A) The train platform is empty. Sân ga vắng người
(B) The train doors are open. Các cửa tàu đã mở
(C) There are passengers waiting to board the train. Hành khách đang đợi lên tàu

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(A) The dining room is full of people. Phòng ăn đầy người
(B) A couple is waiting to take their seats. Một cặp đang đợi lấy chỗ ngồi
(C) Several tables are by the window. Một số bàn cạnh cừa sổ
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(A) People are boarding the plane. Mọi người đang lên máy bay
(B) A vehicle is parked in front of a plane. Một chiếc xe đang đậu phía trước máy bay
(C) The plane is landing on the ground. Chiếc máy bay đang hạ cánh trên mặt đất
TAXIING DOWN
GO DOWN= DESCEND

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(A) Some boxes are being placed on the floor. một số hộp đang được đặt trên sàn
(B) There is some fruit on display. có một số trái cây được trưng bày
(C) The garden is full of fruit trees. khu vườn đầy cây ăn trái.
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(A) There is a fence in front of the building. có một hàng rào phía trước tòa nhà
(B) The man is climbing up the ladder. người đàn ông đang trèo lên thang
(C) Some ladders are leaning against the building. một số thang đang dựa vào tòa nhà.

VOCABULARY
1. path
2. tie
3. look through
4. platform

5. dining room
6. board
7. place
8. front of

overlook
dock
telescope
empty
be full of
vehicle
on display
climb up

microscope

patient’s record

couple
park
in garden
lean against

take one’s seat
land
ground

LESSON 2
PART 1
COMMON VOCABULARY IN PART 1

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First, listen to the words in the box. Then, listen and fill the missing words in the gapped
statements below.
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Nouns 1
Transportation and Structures
car
boat
ship
train
airplane
vehicle
bicycle
truck
platform
intersection
building
bridge
area
stair/step
CHECK-UP 1
1. Some ……cars…………are parked near a building.
2. The ……boat………..is next to the dock.
3. The …train…………………is waiting in the railway station.

4. There are ……vehicles…………on the highway.
5. The ………bicycles………….are parked in a row.
6. Some ……trucks………………are crossing a bridge.
7. The ……platfrom……………….is empty.
8. The ………intersection……………….is deserted.
9. Boats are going under the …bridge….
10. A flowerpot has been placed on the ……stair………..

Nouns 2
Furniture and Office Facilities
chair
table
picture
clock
furniture
sofa
drawer
cabinet
light
lamp
document
paper
CHECK-UP 2
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1. There are ……chairs………on the lawn.
2. A ………picture………….has been hung on the wall.
3. The ……clocks…………….are lined up on a wall.
4. There is ……furniture…………by the doorway.
5. Some……sofas……..are arranged around the table.
6. The ……drawer…………….is full of folders.
7. There are ………cabinets…….under the counter.
8. Some ……lights………..have been turned on.
9. ……Lamps……..are displayed by the wall.
10. Some ……documents…………….have been organized on a counter.
Nouns 3
Displayed Merchandise and Containers
display shelf (pl. shelves)
shirt
merchandise
basket
box
carton
container
suitcase
book
globe
guitar
food
dish

CHECK-UP 3
1. Display…shelves…are stocked with products
2. Some……shirts……….are on display in a store.
3. There is…… merchandise ………on the shelves.

4. Some……baskets………..are filled with food.
5. There are……cartons…….in a vehicle.
6. Some…containers……..are arranged in a row.
7. The……suitcase……….is filled with clothes.
8. The……globes………are different sizes.
9. Some……guitars…….are hanging on a wall.
10……Dishes……….are stacked on the table.
Nouns 4
Floral Decoration and Crops
plant (cf. potted plant)
fruit
flower
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flower arrangements
grassy area
crop
CHECK-UP 4
1. Some ……Plants…………are behind the sofa.
2………Fruit………….has been placed on the table.
3……… Flower arrangements …………..are on display.
4. There is a …… grassy area ………..beside the path.
5……Crops…………………have been planted in rows.
Nouns 5
Tools and Equipment

ladder
equipment
machine
instrument
tool
cord
CHECK-UP 5
1. The……………………is leaning against the tree.
2. Some………………….has been arranged in front of the man.
3. There are…………………at a construction site.
4. There are……………..leaning against the wall.
5. There are some…………………next to a work area.

Verbs 1

Past Participles

parked
arranged
placed
unoccupied
lined up
displayed
stacked
attached
connected
piled up
CHECK-UP 6
1. Cars are ……………
along the street.

2. The merchandise is……………. in rows.
3. A picture has……………. over the bed.
4. The room is…………………..
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5. Trucks are…………..on the street.
6. Some food items for sale are………………..
7. Books are…………………….
on the shelves.
8. There are cords……………………to the machine.
9. The train cars are……………….
10. Some building materials are…………………..up
Verbs 2
Past Participles
filled with
organized
posted
set
situated
stocked
surrounded
taken out
turned on
laid out
CHECK-UP 7

1. Some baskets are ……………..food.
2. Some documents have been……………on the desk.
3. Some papers have…………….on the board.
4. A table has………………for a meal.
5. Two chairs have……………………on the lawn.
6. The shelf is…………………products.
7. The house is…………………..by a fence.
8. The boats have……………on the water.
9. Some lights have…………..
10. Some products are…………….for sale.
Verbs 3
hang
lean
cast
cross
float
grow
stand
approach
CHECK-UP 8
1. Some shills are…………..in a store.
2. Chairs are…………..against the tables
3. The ladder is…………shadows
4. Some trucks are……………..a bridge
5. A bicycle is……………….against the wall.
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Prepositions 1 on/in
on display
on the ground
on a cart
on the highway
on the hill
on the shelves
on either/each side of
in a vehicle
in the corner
in the parking area
in the middle of the room
in a line
in rows
in a similar style
CHECK-UP 9
1. Some goods are…………………..in a store
2. An aircraft is………………
3. Some flowers are………………..
4. There are vehicles………………..
5. There are buildings……………………
6. There are lamps…………………….the sofa.
7. A plant is……………….
8. There are cars…………………..
Prepositions 2 near/ beside/ by
near the beach
near the building’s entrance
near the platform

near the dock
beside the path
beside the entrance
by the doorway
by size
CHECK-UP 10
1. There are buildings………….the beach.
2. Plants are …………….the entrance.
3. There is a cabinet…………….
4. The saucepans are arranged ………….size.
Prepositions 3 around / at/ under/ behind /between /over
around the table
at the station
under construction
behind the sofa
between the cabinets
over the water
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CHECK-UP 11
1. The chairs are……………..
2. The train is………………
3. Some chairs are………………..
4. There is a gap……………….

PRACTICE WITH POSSIBLE STATEMENTS

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Listen and choose the statement that best describes each photograph. Then, listen again and fill
the missing words in the gapped statements below.
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(A) The woman is……baking…………some bread.
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(B) Different kinds of bread…are laid out………….for sale.
(C) The woman is……pushing…………..a shopping cart.
different
for sale
shopping cart
2.

(A) The ………middle…………door is………wide open………….
(B) There are……plants……on……both sides ……of the stairs.
(C) A……man……is……walking……down the stairs.
stair

3.

(A) Some people are……riding………their bikes.
(B) The bikes are…parked………next to a …wall……
(C) Some of the bikes……have…….baskets.
basket

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