NGHE 2 bài LUYỆN bổ TRỢ và ôn tập

LISTENING 2
SUPPLEMENTARY PRACTICE – PREPARATION FOR EXAM
1/ You will hear the manager of a cycling club giving information about a bike race. Answer the following
questions in short forms.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

When is the race?.....................
What color are their shorts and T-shirts?........................
How many people are there in each team?..............................
What time does the race start?......................
What is the prize for the winner this year?....................

2/ Listen to the question and choose the best answer:
1.
A
B
C
2.
A
B
C
3.
A
B
C
4.
A

B
C
5.
A
B
C
3/ Listen to different short conversations and choose the best answer to each question:
1. Where does the woman want to go next

4. What is true about the man?
A. He thinks he is a great singer.
B. He didn’t like the woman’s voice
C. He really liked the woman’s voice.
D. He was at karaoke two nights ago.
5. What did the woman think?
A. She thought she was in tune.
B. She didn’t really like the way she

week?
A. To a play
B. To a musical
C. To the opera
D. To the movies
2. What does the man say about the
musical?
A. He says he doesn’t want to go.
sang.
B. He says he might enjoy it.
C. She was happy with her singing.
C. He says the woman might enjoy it.

D. She had been practicing that song a
D. He says he wants to see it before it
lot.
finishes next week.
6. What does the man want?
3. What does the woman say at the end?
A. He wants to practice more.
A. She will go to see the play
B. He wishes that he could sing better.
B. She really wants to see the musical
C. He wants lessons from the woman.
C. She says that she will go to the
D. He wants to hear the woman sing
musical, but she gets to pick next
again.
time.
D. She won’t go to see the musical.
4/ Listen to different short talks and choose the best answer to each question
1. Where is John Rogers?
A. On a cruise ship
B. On an island
C. On an airplane
D. In the studio
2. What does John Rogers do?

4. What kind of advice is this?
A. Where to go
B. What to do
C. When to travel
D. How to save money

5. What time does the man suggest
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He is a reporter.
staying inside?
A. 12 am – 2 pm
He is a tourist.
B. 11 am – 3 pm
He is a host.
C. 12 am – 3 pm
He is a farmer.
D. 11 am – 2 pm
3. In which part of the show will they talk
6. What does the man recommend doing?
about saving money?
A. Part 1
A. Buying sunscreen
B. Part 2
B. Eating tropical fruits
C. Part 3
C. Changing your hair color
D. Part 4
D. Going on vacation
5/ You will hear some information about a competition to win a holiday. Answer the following questions in
short forms.
A.
B.
C.
D.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Where will the winner spend his/ her holiday?.....................
For how long will the holiday last??.............................
Where will the winner stay during the holiday?...............................
What is the name of the hotel?......................
On which day will the name of the winner be announced?....................

6/ Listen to different short conversations and choose the best answer to each question:
1. Why did the woman enjoy her

4. How many times has it rained that
vacation?
week?
A. She enjoyed the beach.
A. Five
B. The weather was great.
B. Six
C. She met a lot of people.
C. Seven
D. She slept a lot.
D. Eight
2. How does the woman feel now?
5. What does the man want to do?
A. She is relaxed.

A. Swim at the beach
B. She feels great.
B. Surf
C. She feels sleepy.
C. Relax on the beach
D. She is not tired.
D. Go for a drive
3. What does the man tell the woman to
6. What are they going to do?
do?
A. Drive along the coast
A. Tell him about the holiday.
B. Get on a ship
B. Get some sleep
C. Take a walk in the bay
C. Eat some food
D. Go surfing
D. Go home
7/ Listen to different short talks and choose the best answer to each question:
1. Swing shift jobs are during what times

4. How many hours a day did the person

of the day?
A. 9:00 am – 5: 00 pm
B. 5 pm – 1 am
C. 11 pm – 7 am
D. 4:30 am – 6 pm
2. When do people on graveyard shifts
usually work?

A. During the day
B. During the night

work in his old job?
A. Six
B. Eight
C. Ten
D. Twelve
5. What kinds of benefits does his new job
have?
A. Medical insurance
B. Home insurance
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C. On the weekends
D. Only during holidays
3. What is flexi-time?
A. You work eight to hour.
B. You can choose your own hours.
C. You work at night.
D. You work only during the day.

C. Life insurance
D. A company car
6. How does the man save money on

gasoline?
A. By taking the bus
B. By walking to work

C. By parking close to the office
D. By riding with a co-worker
8/ You will hear some information for new students about a college. Answer the following questions in
short forms.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

When are the first classes?.....................
What is the cost to become a member of the sports centre for 12 months?........................
What is open from 10 am to 3 pm on weekdays?..............................
What is the receptionist’s name?......................
What is the receptionist’s phone number?....................

9/ Listen to different short conversations and choose the best answer to each question:
1. Why did Lisa quit her old job?
A. She didn’t like her boss.
B. The pay was too low.
C. She got offered a better job
D. She never got a raise.
2. When did she apply for a job?
A. Three weeks ago
B. One week ago
C. Four weeks ago
D. Two weeks ago
3. What is true about Lisa’s new job?
A. The hours are longer, but the pay is

4. What does the man want to do?
A. Buy dinner for Jean.
B. Have breakfast with Jean
C. Have lunch
D. Buy dinner for Jean
5. Why can’t Jean go with Steve?
A. She has a business meeting to go to.
B. She is not hungry.
C. She has no money.
D. Steve is eating a business lunch.
6. What is true about Steve?
A. He is annoyed.
B. He knows some good restaurants

more.
B. The hours are shorter, but the pay is
nearby.
less.
C. He will take her tomorrow.
C. The hours and pay are the same, but
D. He has a busy day.
she likes it more.
D. The hours are shorter, and the pay is
more.
10/ You will hear some information on the radio about a new cooking program. Answer the following
questions in short forms.
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.

How often is the cooking lesson delivered?.....................
On which day is the program?.............................
What time does the cooking program start?..............................
What dish may not be included in the program?......................
When does the first program start?....................

11/ You will hear some information about a pop concert. Answer following questions in short forms.
1. Where will the group Red River come to first?
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2.
3.
4.
5.

When will they leave that place?
How much are the tickets?
What is the telephone to book the tickets?
In which street is the concert hall?

12/ You will hear a woman giving information on the radio about a theatre school. Answer the following
questions in short forms.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

What can you study at Silver Star Theatre School?.....................
How much will a 15-year-old student have to pay for a week’s study?.............................
How much will a 12 year old student have to pay for a week’s study?..............................
On which day can students perform in a show?......................
When does the summer course start?....................

13/ You will hear some information about a day trip. Answer the following questions in short forms.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Where is the day trip to tomorrow?.....................
How will they go on the trip?........................
What time should people be present before departure?..............................
Why can’t people go swimming in the lake?......................
How much is the ticket?....................

14/ You will hear some information about a pop concert. Answer following questions in short forms.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Where will the group Red River come to first?
When will they leave that place?
How much are the tickets?

What is the telephone to book the tickets?
In which street is the concert hall?

15/ Listen to different short talks and choose the best answer to each question:
1. What job is the talk about?
A. Animal trainer
B. Animal doctor
C. Sports doctor
D. Professor
2. According to the talk, what is the most

important quality a person in this job
should have?
A. A sense of humor
B. Lots of money
C. Basic medical information
D. A good understanding of animals
3. What is different about being an animal
doctor?
A. The training is easier
B. You need to know where all the
different animals’ organs are
C. You need to spend more time in
university

4. Which part of the body did the person

injure?
A. Her elbow
B. Her wrist

C. Her foot
D. Her ankle
5. What treatment did the doctor suggest?
A. Take two tablets of medicine a day
and go to bed.
B. Take two tablets of medicine a day
and wrap the ankle
C. Wrap the ankle for one week and
then have an operation
D. Play more basketball
6. How did she injure herself?
A. She kicked the ball too hard
B. She was hit in the leg with a
basketball
C. She fell down
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D. You earn more money

D. A little dog bit her

16/ You will hear a man on the radio giving information about an art class. Answer the following
questions in short forms.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

What is the name of the art class?.....................
What time does the class finish?.............................
What is the famous writer’s name?..............................
What is the writer’s latest book?......................
How much does a family ticket cost?....................

17/ Complete the notes below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Example
Name of agent:
Areas dealt with
Rent
Depends on

Properties available

Viewing arrangements
Need

Flagstone
1....................................................
North suburbs
From (2) £.............................to £...........................a month
The area
Availability of (3)...................................
Garage
West Park Road
Rent (4) £...............................a month
Including (5)......................................
Tithe Road

Rent £380 a month
Including (6)........................................rental

Meet at office on (7)........................................at 5.00 pm
Letter from bank
Must
Reference from (8)...............................................
Give (9)..........................................notice of moving in
Give deposit of (10).............................................
Pay for contract
18/ You will hear some information on the radio about a summer music school. Answer the following
questions in short forms.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

When will the classes finish?.....................
Who will be able to attend these classes?.............................
On which of the following days can you go to school?...............................
At what time do the classes finish every day?......................
How much will the students pay for a week?....................
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19/ Complete the notes below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
GOODBYE PARTY FOR JOHN
Example:

Date:

22nd December

Venue: (1)......................................
Invitations (Tony)
Who to invite:

Date for sending invitations:
Present (Lisa)
Collect money during the
Suggested amount per person:
Check prices for:

-John and his wife
- Director
- the (2).........................................
- all the teachers
- all the (3)......................................................
(4)..........................................................

(5).........................................................
(6) $......................................................
- CD players
- (7)......................................................
- coffee maker
Ask guests to bring:
- snacks
(8)........................................................
Ask student representative to prepare a (9)........................................................

(10)......................................................
20/ You will hear someone talking on the radio about a hotel in Ireland. Answer the following questions in
short forms.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Where is the speaker’s favorite hotel?.....................
What is the name of the hotel?.............................
What is the name of one island mentioned in the talk?..............................
What may you not see from every room?......................
How many rooms are there in the hotel?....................

21/ Questions 1-4
Complete the notes below
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.
ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM
Example:
Name:
Age:
Length of time in
Australia:

....Sara Lim....
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(1)....................................
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Present address:
Present course:
Accommodation
required from:

Flat 1, 539, (2).................................................Road Canterbury 2036
(3).......................................................English
(4).........................................................
7th September

Questions 5-7
Choose the correct answer A, B or C
5. Sara requires a
A. single room
B. twin room
C. triple room
6. She would prefer to live with a
A. family
B. single person
C. couple
7. She would like to live in a
A. flat
B. house
C. studio apartment
Questions 8-10
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer
8. The.............................................will be 320
9. She needs to pay the rent by cash or cheque on a ................................................................basis.

10. She needs to pay her part of the.................................................bill.
22/ You will hear some information about a place called Sea World. Answer the following questions in
short forms.
1. On which days is Sea World open?.....................
2. In which month is Sea World close?.............................
3. Why is it close that time?...............................
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4. What are on sale at the shop?......................
5. What time does the dolphin show begin in the afternoon?....................

23/ Listen to different short conversations and choose the best answer to each question:
1. How often does Bill lift weights?
A. Twice a week
B. Three times a week
C. Four times a week
D. Every day
2. Which of the following does Bill NOT

do?

4. Why does the woman want to do yoga?
A. Her friend does yoga, and she wants

to join, too.
B. She wants to become an instructor.
C. She wants to improve her health.
D. She knows that it is cheap.
5. What are two good things about The

Go swimming
Play basketball
Go jogging
Lift weights
3. What is true about the woman?
A. She thinks Bill should exercise
more.
B. She thinks Bill looks healthy.
C. She goes swimming every week.
D. She runs two times a week.

New Health Yoga Center?
A. It is not far away and the instructors
are friendly.
B. It is close and very cheap.
C. It is near, and the instructions are
good.
D. It is clean and cheap.
6. Why should the woman join this
month?
A. There is a discount.
B. Her friend is joining.
C. A new class is starting.
D. She knows the instructor.
24/ Listen to different short talks and choose the best answer to each question:
A.
B.
C.
D.

1. What is John’s job?
A. He is a soccer player.
B. He is a soccer coach.
C. He is a soccer referee.
D. He is a sports writer.
2. What is true about John?
A. He has refereed before.
B. His first game is next week.
C. His first game is next month.
D. He hasn’t played soccer so long.
3. How long has John been playing

soccer?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years

4. How old are the children who play T-

ball?
A. Under 10 years old
B. Over 10 years old
C. From 11 to 15 years old
D. All ages
5. What is special about T-ball?
A. The ball is thrown to the hitter.
B. The ball is placed on a stand, and
the child tries to hit it.

C. They learn many complicated rules.
D. The children exercise very hard.
6. What is true about baseball?
A. It is more popular with girls.
B. Some parents coach during practice
sessions.
C. Children younger than 15 do not
play it.
D. They do not play it in middle
school.

25/ You will hear Andre telling a friend about his tennis lessons.
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Listen and complete questions below.
You will hear the conversation twice.
ANDRE’S TENNIS LESSONS
Teacher’s name
Day
Cost
At tennis court in
Starting time
Wear

Paul
16 ……………………………...……..
17 £…………………….……per hour
18..…….………………………....street
19………………………………..…pm

20 ……………….…………and T-shirt

26/ You will hear someone talking on the radio about a Language Study Fair. For each question, fill in the
missing information in the numbered space.
THE LANGUAGE STUDY FAIR
Dates: 17th to 19th (1)…………………………
Place: National Education Centre
Fair includes: - stands with textbooks
-(2)……………………by educational speakers
- exhibition of furniture
- demonstrations of latest (3)………………….
Opening hours: 9.30 am – 5.00 pm. Thursday and Friday
9.30 am – 4.00 pm (4)…………………………
Tickets:

£5
Or £3 for (5)…………………………………

27/ You will hear a girl asking for information about a summer job.
Listen and complete questions below.
You will hear the conversation twice.

Type of job
Time working day ends
You need to be
You will earn
What you must pay for
Date work begins

SUMMER HOLIDAY JOB

Farmer worker
16 …………………………………..
17 ………………………and careful
18 £..…….……………………a week.
19……………………………………
20 ………………………………May

28/ You will hear a radio program in which young people from different parts of the country are
interviewed. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
INFORMATION SHEET
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Name: Mike Davis
Ages: 13 years
Favorite subject: (1)………………………
Favorite sport: (2)………………………..
Usual transport: (3)………………………
On Saturday: (4)…………………………
On: (5)………………………………. :Young farmers’ Group
29/ Listen to Stephen talking to Jenny about making some soup. Choose the best answer.
You will hear the conversation twice.
1. Jenny was shown how to make the soup by
A. Her aunt
B. Her friend
C. Her mother
2. How has Jenny improved the soup?
A. She adds less water
B. She makes it thinner
C. She uses bigger cups

3. To make it really good, Jenny adds
A. Milk
B. Butter
C. Cream
4. How long does the soup take to make?
A. About 15 minutes
B. About 10 minutes
C. About 20 minutes
5. What will they eat next?
A. Fruit cake
B. Pasta
C. Lemon chicken

30/ Listen to Duncan talking to a friend about a tennis course. Choose the best answer.
You will hear the conversation twice.
1. Duncan stayed in a hotel
A. In a town
B. Near the sea
C. In the mountains
2. Duncan’s teacher comes from
A. England
B. France
C. Canada
3. How much did Duncan pay for the course?
A. £185
B. £205
C. £265
4. Before the course, Duncan bought himself some tennis
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A. Shoes
B. Clothes
C. Balls
5. On the last evening, there was
A. A party
B. A film show
C. A tennis match

31/ You will hear five short conversations.
You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation. Choose the correct answer A/B/ or C.
1. Which day is the man’s appointment?
A. Thursday
B. Friday
C. Monday
2. What is the woman going to eat?
A. Sandwiches
B. Chicken and salad
C. Soup
3. Which train will the woman take?
A. 11.30
B. 12.45
C. 2.15
4. How much did the man pay for the camera?
A. £150
B. £160
C. £175
5. Which race did the girl win?
A. Bike race

B. Swimming
C. Running

32/ You will hear five short conversations.
You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation. Choose the correct answer A/B/ or C.
6. What does the woman order?
A. The burger with chips
B. The burger with salad
C. The burger with chips and salad
7. What size boots is the woman going to try on next?
A. Size 37
B. Size 38
C. Size 39
8. Where will the man get off the bus?
A. The stop by the college
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B. The stop by the supermarket
C. The stop by the park
9. How many books does the boy want to borrow now?
A. 3
B. 6
C. 2
10. What job does Mark’s brother do?
A. Waiter
B. Chef
C. Receptionist

33/ Listen to Jessica talking to Frank about a dance class. Choose the best answer.
You will hear the conversation twice.
1. The class takes
A. Half an hour
B. Three quarters of an hour
C. An hour
2. What doesn’t Frank need to take?
A. Trainers
B. Sports clothes
C. Drink
3. The teacher needs to know
A. If people are beginners
B. How fit people are
C. People’s age
4. The normal price of classes is
A. £5
B. £6
C. £8
5. They will meet
A. At Jessica’s house
B. At college
C. In the café

34/ You will hear five short conversations.
You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation. Choose the correct answer A/B/ or C.
6. Which T-shirt does the woman buy?
A. The one with flower for £8
B. The one with flower for £7
C. The one with flower for £10

7. When is the girl’s swimming lesson next week?
A. At 9 o’clock
B. At 10 o’clock
C. At 11 o’clock
8. Which bus stop does the woman need?
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A. The one by the train station
B. The one in front of the supermarket
C. The one in front of the sports centre
9. Which is the man’s raincoat?
A. The long raincoat with a belt
B. The short raincoat without a belt
C. The short raincoat with a belt
10. Which is the office manager?
A. The long hair women with glasses
B. The short hair women with glasses
C. The short hair women without glasses

35/ You will hear a man called Stephen Mills talking to a group of people about a trip to India to see
tigers. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
THE TIGER TOUR
Stephen’s profession
Date of departure
Number of tourists in group
Type of accommodation
Means of transport in the park

1………………………………..

2………………………………..
3………………………………..
4………………………………..
- Open truck in the north
- 5……………………….in the south
36/ You will hear a telephone message about a Business Studies course. For each question, fill in the
missing information in the numbered space.
BUSINESS STUDIES COURSE
Course start date
1…………………………..
Course begins with
2………………………about business
What students mustn’t bring to class
3…………………………..
Visitors’ car park
Next to (4)………………...
Language classes available
Spanish and (5)……………

37/ Listen to a Michael talking to Marina about a new sports centre. Choose the best answer.
You will hear the conversation twice.
11. What sport can’t you do at the sports centre?
A. Tennis
B. Table-tennis
C. Volleyball
12. How much must Marina pay?
A. £14 a year
B. £30 a year
C. £50 a year
13. How many days a week is the sports centre?

A. 2
B. 3
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C. 4
14. Which bus goes to the sports centre?
A. number 10
B. number 16
C. number 60
15. When will Michael and Marina go to the sports centre?
A. Tuesday
B. Thursday
C. Friday
38/ You will hear five short conversations.
You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation. Choose the correct answer A/B/ or C.
1. How will Mary travel to Scotland?
A. By coach
B. By car
C. By train
2. Where are the shoes?
A. Under the window
B. Under the table
C. On the chair
3. When will the football match start next week?
A. 11.45 am
B. 12.15 p.m
C. 2.00 pm
4. Which box of chocolate do they buy?

A. Small round box
B. Big round box
C. Square box
5. When’s Wendy’s birthday?
A. 16 May
B. 18 May
C. 21 May

39/ Listen to a woman talking to a policeman. Choose the best answer.
You will hear the conversation twice.
1. How much money was in the bag?
A. £20
B. £40
C. £50
2. What else was in the bag?
A. Credit card
B. Driving license
C. Gloves
3. The bag was
A. Old
B. Expensive
C. Big
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4. What time did the woman lose the bag?
A. 9.30
B. 10.00
C. 10.30
5. The policeman will telephone her in the

A. Morning
B. Afternoon
C. Evening

40/ You will hear a man talking about Tanya Perry’s life. For each question, fill in the missing information
in the numbered space.
TANYA PERRY
Born in London in 1948
In 1952 family moved to (1)………………………….
At school with Jack Peters, the famous (2)…………………………
Wrote some (3)…………………………………….while still as school
During the early 1970s worked as a (4)…………………………….
The film called (5)………………….. won a prize at a French Film
Festival.
41/ You will listen to 5 conversations. There is a question for each conversation. Choose the best answer
for the question. You will listen twice
1. Where is the station?
A. Take the second right, it’s at the end of that road
B. Take the first right, it’s at the end of that road
C. Take the third right, it’s at the end of that road
2. Where did the woman put the calculator?
A. In the drawer of the desk
B. Next to the lamp
C. On the pile of books
3. Where is Helen?
A. Next to the man in shorts
B. Next to the short man
C. Next to the tall man
4. Which building was hit by lightning?
A. An apartment

B. A factory
C. A church
5. What does the woman want to buy?
A. Boots
B. Sandals
C. Fat shoes

42/ You will hear Judy asking about music lessons.
Listen and complete questions below.
You will hear the conversation twice.
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GUITAR LESSONS FOR JUDY
Class
Day
Starting time
Price of each lesson
Teacher’s name
Room number

Beginners
16 ……………………………...……..
17 …………………….…………….
18..…….…………………………….
19 …….. …………… ………………
20 ……………………………………

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