Đây là bài mẫu tổng hợp của một đề thi lấy chứng chỉ B1 Level. Bài thi gồm 4 kỹ năng: Nghe Nói Đọc Viết BÀI 1: ĐỌC VÀ VIẾT – 90 phút. Điểm: 60 điểm 100 điểm ĐỌC: 4 phần 20 câu hỏi (30 điểm) VIẾT: 2 phần (30 điểm) BÀI 2: NGHE – 35 phút. Điểm: 20 điểm 100 điểm BÀI 3: NÓI – Gồm 3 phần, thời gian cho mỗi thí sinh từ 10 – 12 phút. Điểm: 20 điểm 100 điểm
PHẦN SPEAKINGN SPEAKING Part 1: Social Interaction (3’) Now, let’s talk about Doing exercise (Do you exercise or not? Why?/ popular type of exercise in Vietnam?/ benefits of doing exercise) Yes, I I really enjoy exercise I doing exercise every morning in the park with my friend Because it brings many health and mental benefits In my opinion, walking is popular type of exercise in VN Because it is simple and suitable for all ages I think exercise gives us many benefits It's a good way to relax and reduce stress Moreover, exercise also helps us to stay healthy and keep fit if I go walking every day Now, let’s talk about Countryside (Do you like living in the countryside?/ popular leisure activity in the countryside/ differences living in the countryside and living in the city?) I like living in the countryside because it is a peaceful place, the air is fresh and the space is quiet Swimming is a popular activity in the countryside There are many seas and rivers with many beautiful scences, so people visit a lot There are many differences between living in the countryside and living in the city In the countryside, there are many trees and fresh air, but facilities are lacking In the city, there are many factories, enterprises, developed economy and polluted environment due to smog Now, let’s talk about Photography (Do you like taking photos?/ a popular activity in Vietnam? When taking photos?) Yes, I I love taking photos because they remind me of good memories Photos capture beautiful sceneries and special moments I have with people I love I always take photos when traveling with family or friends Photography is a popular activity not only in VietNam but all over the world Because the picture is the place to save our happy memories and recall those moments I always take photos when traveling with family or friends Photos capture beautiful sceneries and special moments I have with people I love Now, let’s talk about Bicycles (cycling: popular where you live?/ often cycle or not?/ cycling: suitable for present society? ) Cycling is not common where I live It is very crowded and there are many big car I not usually ride a bike Because of work i am very busy It is used very many time In my opinion, bicycles are not suitable for present society Because it moves very slowly, easy to be late for school work, cycling is more suitable for exercies the weekend Part 2: Solution Disscussion (4’) Situation: The best way to market a new product: on Internet, on TV, in newspapers Which places you think is the best choice for them? As you know, to bring to the market a new product, there are many different forms such as on the Internet, on TV and in newspapers First, I think newspaper advertising is the cheapest form of advertising However, this form often has little access to customers and is not suitable for young people Next, TV advertising is considered one of the most effective forms of advertising today Its advantage is the wide transmission range and attract many viewers However, it costs a lot of money and has to be screened many times So I think the best option to advertise a new product is on the Internet In my opinion, in the current information technology era, everyone uses social networks, so it is easy to reach customers In conclusion, advertising new products on the Internet is my best choice Situation: The best present for a friend working for a travel magazine: a suitcase, a lamp, a pen What you think is the best choice for them? I'm planning my friend's upcoming present I wondered what to buy: a suitcase, a lamp, a pen At first, I thought of the pen, because it is very suitable for her work But I remember she already owns a lot of pens Then I think I can change I can buy a suitcase, it helps to carry documents and laptop for the trip However, I don't have enough money for this at the moment So I decided to prepare the present of a lamp With his current job, he often has to stay up at night The lamp helps to illuminate the working base and also serves as a decoration on the table In conclusion, I will prepare the lamp as a gift for my best friend It's the best choice, I think so Part 3: Topic Development Test 1: Firstly, it offers a flexible travelling mode Passengers might enjoy deep discounts on undersold flights, or they can have good deals on early booking Second, cheap flights could reduce travelling costs In some cases, passengers can save up to 70% of costs with flexible travel time and destinations Finally, cheap flights also helps boost world travel because visitors can take advantage of low-budget flights which help them minimize cost-related problems on travel In conclusion, cheap air travel should be enhanced because of its benefits I completely agree that governments should encourage cheap flight because this is a good way to improve remote areas, increase employment and develop country's economy Although cheap flights are beneficial, there may be problems with this kind of travel such as extra costs for baggage and on-flight meals, small seats and limited legroom, low safety and nonrefundability In my opinion, cheap air tickets should be offered on domestic flights because it can increase local trade, develop tourism nationwide and offer flexible transport modes However, it also can be offered on international flights because it can promote world travel and increase international trade Test 2: I think that music should be taught to students in schools because of some reasons In conclusion, teaching music in schools brings a lot of benefits to students, so it is necessary to enhance this practice for the sake of the students First, music can be relaxing It is clear that music at school can help reduce stress and entertain students For example, soothing music can help students relax and keep calm Second, studying music can help students improve their memory because the skill of memorizing music tunes can help them study well Moreover, music can help develop students' imagination and creativity A student good at music is proved to be better at creating new things Finally, music can make students have positive attitudes toward the world Students of music usually have an optimistic thought about their future I absolutely agree that children should be encouraged to learn music early because children can feel the sense of achievement When studying music, they will keep interested and engaged in school and learn to think creatively In my opinion, music can change people's moods or feelings For example, soothing music can calm feelings, or stimulating music can wake up feelings If life was without music, it could fail to enrich people's inner life and soul, and it cannot release the sense of emotional freedom Past 3: There are several ways for people to make friends The first way is to join social events For example, people can take part in annual meetings, workshops, seminars at work In free time, people should attend shows, exhibitions, fairs or charity events Second, to make friends, people should form interest-based group It means that people can participate in groups which share the same interests such as sports clubs, cooking clubs, reading or art clubs, and so on Moreover, attending parties is also another way to make friends Parties like weeding receptions, anniversaries or company parties usually brings chances to meet new people Finally, people can volunteering jobs, or take part in social network sites, or traveling In conclusion, it is easy to make friends if one person follows these above ways 1 In my opinion, people can trust online friends if they have frequent communication together Moreover, people should track down friends' profiles or uploaded messages To have a true friendship, people should have common interests so that they can easily share ideas together They should be good listeners and respect each other In my opinion, both family and friends are important In fact, family members are close by nature and friends are close by interests or personality Both family and friendship bring happiness and give a sense of love, joy, and laughter However, family ties tend to be longer and more reassuring Test 4: More recycling centers should be built in communities because they bring a lot of benefits The first good point of recycling center is to reduce the size of landfills Building a recycling center can cut down the amount of rubbish that goes to landfills Second, a recycling center can help utilize waste products It can help keep and reuse waste that would be lost to landfill sites And it can cut down the cost and effort of transport and production Moreover, recycling centers can offer employment opportunities There are more jobs such as waste collecting, transporting, sorting and reprocessing Finally, it is good to build recycling centers because this can deal with climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions In conclusion, establishing recycling factories is very necessary for communities Yes, I always try to recycles things as part of my everyday life For example, I cut down on disposable products, use more reusable items, sort trash or save energy I absolutely agree that everyone should reuse and recycle products because it is to protect the environment in the long term Moreover, if people that, they can increase environmental responsibility It can help reduce levels of pollution and tackle some causes of global warming Past 5: There are several factors that lead to success in life The first reason for a person to be successful is to have education and skills If people are knowledgeable and skillful, they can minimize obstacles and avoid mistakes They can work effectively and achieve their goals Second, to succeed, people should have passion because passion can help them stay consistent to the plans, have a desire for overcoming challenges and enjoy the sense of making progress Finally, people should have vision Vision can help them to set up plans and anticipate problems They can make good strategies to fulfill tasks and see things done as a whole plan In conclusion, success can be achieved if a person makes effort to improve these above factors Money is the most common way of judging success because … My idea of success is not the same as my parents' idea of success In my opinion, I think success should be achieved at a very young age However, my parents think that success can be a state of being selfsatisfied and measured by things done for communities rather than for individuals I think that luck plays a part in success because PHẦN SPEAKINGN WRITING Part 1: Informal email Tast (20p) Dear Sara, It's great to hear your email Manchester is a really interesting city There are a lot of shops here The peope are friendly and the night life is fantastic Its a pity it’s always raining! As you know, I’m working in a fast-food restaurant I go to work from to 10 in the evening, so I don’t go out with my friends very often I go straight home after work to review the lessons and get ready for the class the next day However, I love my job because I have lots of chances to practice speaking English with the customers I believe that I can improve my spoken English so much However, I don’t like my boss because he’s too strict I was living with an English family, bu I didn’t get on very well with them Therefore, now I’m sharing a flat with French students We have a lot of fun together, but I’m not speaking much English at home because we always use French I’m going to English classes every morning in a language school next to my flat Well, it’s time for work now Looking forward to hearing from you Best wishes, Task (20p) Dear Daisy, It’s great to hear you again I hope everything is going well in London Thanks for sending me the photos I really like them because they remind me of the great time we spent with each other in Ha Long Bay I believe that you enjoyed the breath-taking scenery here so much As you probably know I had a bit of trouble at Tan Son Nhat airport because of the delay, but I go home safely in the end I’m afraid I won’t be able to get away this spring as I have to visit my grandparents in Central VietNam then What about a trip to Ha Noi, the capital city of VN next summer? I will have graduated from university by next October, and I’ve got a whole month to travel before starting my first job Well that’s all for now, Daisy Drop me a line when you have time and let me know what you think about my plan All the best, Test (20p) Dear Clare, I’m very happy to get your email yesterday and know that you are getting used to your new file Why do’nt you tell me why have you been so busy what is going on there? How many bedrooms are there in your new house? Is there a gaeden in front? What you like most about the house? Remember to send me some photos of it I love to see them As you know, missing some things and people hare after you have moved to a new place is a matter-of-course However, I wonder who and what you miss Do you miss me and the time we got together? I can’t wait to visit you there That about next September? I have a week off then, so I can arrange to go and with you for a few days Hope to hear from you soon All the best Test Hi Mary, I’m very happy to hear from you again It’s been such a long time Of course, I till remember you and the time I visited your hight school in Oxford I had lots of nice memories with you and your classmates that summer I’m studying English at HCM city University of Education I will be a teacher of English after graduation I also work part-time as a tutor I love to teach English to children because they Test Dear Natalie, How’s it going? I hope you’re well and looking forward to your trip to VN It’ll be great to see you again I’ll be on holiday when you come, so I’ve got plenty of time to spend with you We’ll definitely be able to visit a few places together The cheapest and easiest way to get to my apartment from the airport is on the bus The number 30 Bus will drop you off at Ben Thanh market I’ll be waiting for you at the bus stop when you get there, so you won’t get lost! It will still be quite hot here next month, so bring some summer clothes Well, that’s all for now, Natalie When you have a moment, drop me a line and confirm your flight and arrival times I’m sure you’ll have a great time hear See you soon, Part 2.1: Moving from job to job Does the constant change of jobs affect your career? There's a lot of controversy about this, but moving from job to job has long been seen as a way to destroy job opportunities It is often referred to as "occupational suicide" This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of moving from job to job We have to admit that job hopping is really helpful in some cases Let's take a look at some of the benefits of job hopping Job hopping offers more experience If you change jobs every few years, you will learn a lot from businesses Then apply them to new job, you can have a lot of creative and appreciated ideas Job hopping helps expand your network The more companies you work for, the wider your relationship will be Having multiple social connections gives you a lot of growth potential - expanding your list of potential customers, partners and more However, besides the advantages, job hopping also brings some disadvantages Job hopping affects your profile information Imagine you are a recruiter Do you invest in career development for someone who changes jobs every year? Of course not If you change jobs frequently, you may be considered a risk factor Job hopping makes people question your qualifications and skills Employers want employees in the company who are reliable and have the initiative to learn and hone their skills, not just a person who has difficulties This is especially true in the case of an employee who jumps between jobs continuously and in many different fields For example, he initially worked for a year in the information technology industry, then worked another year in a construction company After that, he quit his job and moved into the hotel industry This not only shows the employee's lack of commitment, but also makes him untrustworthy in the eyes of the employer In conclusion, there are always both positives and negatives of changing job too often However, it depends on the personal opinion as well as the circumstances of each person that make the right decision Part 2.2: Poverty The country is in a period of renewal and development, but poverty is still present in the society This article will give the reasons and solutions to this problem The causes of poverty are diverse, the first of which is history Starting from a backward agricultural country, poverty cannot be eliminated overnight Next, the fierce wars in history whose consequences are not only poverty but also the unhappy lives of many people disabled due to war Moreover, the impact of economic crises in recent years has greatly increased the number of people living in poverty Tens of millions of workers are unemployed, farmers have lost their land, live in poverty and destitute The impact of epidemics, natural disasters, floods and earthquakes also reduced the economies of many countries For example, the covid-19 pandemic in the past time has caused damage to human life and property So, what are the measures that contribute to poverty alleviation? Invest in education reform and vocational training Today, knowledge plays a key role in the process of innovation and comprehensive socio-economic development Investing in infrastructure, rural infrastructure To help the poor rural areas, mountainous areas, remote seas and islands change their appearance, investment in infrastructure is the focus In conclusion, with the meanings analyzed above, in the current period, affection, attitude and concern for poverty are the quality, conscience and measure of the value of each of us READING PASSAGE – Question 1-10 The Pacific Ocean contains approximately 20,000 to 30,000 islands The islands, excluding Australia, that are south of the Tropic of Cancer are grouped into three divisions: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia Melanesia includes the nation of Papua New Guinea, provinces of Indonesia, and the Solomon Islands Micronesia means “small islands,” most of which are north of the equator The word “populated” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A inhabited B exiled C traveled D governed What were the latest settled islands? A Australia B Melanesia C Micronesia Polynesia According to the passage, which of the following is true? D A Australia is not in Pacific Ocean B Micronesia means a lot of islands C Easter Island belongs to Melanesia D Fiji was settled after New Guinea The word “it” in paragraph refers to A arrival B extinction C climate D bird According to the passage, all of the following might be reasons for the disappearance of plants and animals in New Zealand EXCEPT: A hunting B fires C mining D flood Why does the author mention “The invasion of New Zealand by the Europeans” in the passage? A To demonstrate its destructive effect on local ecosystems B To explain how many of New Zealand’s species came into being C To show the lack of responsibility that early settlers had toward new places D To draw a comparison to the way Australia expanded in the Pacific According to paragraph 4, what is unique about the Pacific Islands? A They have a long history of traditional management approaches for marine resources B They are home to rare and unique animals C They are made up of 66% plant life D They have all been damaged by European settlers The word “specimens” in the passage is closest in meaning to A genres B features C examples D images According to the passage, which of the following is true of walruses? A They protect the surrounding ecosystem by preventing over-fishing B Their unique feeding habits enrich the ecosystem with nutrients C They are solitary animals which hunt and eat by themselves D They are usually found living in the deepest regions of the Bering Sea 10 Which of the following best expresses the essential information of the sentence “Actual impact of the ecology of bottom communities is unknown, but walruses, along with other animals like beavers and sea otters, have huge effects on the biological communities they occupy” in paragraph 5? A Although ecological impacts are not known, many species are largely dependent on animals occupying a sub-level B The true biological diversity of all the walruses is revealed only below the species level C Beavers and otters are strongly related to the walrus family because there is a clear cause-effect relationship D There is a great deal that still needs to be learned about biological communities and ecosystems PASSAGE – Question 11-20 Early peoples had no need of engineering works to supply their water Hunters and nomads camped near natural sources of fresh water, and populations were so sparse that pollution of the water supply was not a serious problem 11 Early peoples didn’t need water supply engineering works because A their community life had already developed B natural sources of fresh water nearby were always available C there was almost no dry season in prehistoric times D they had good ways to irrigate their farms 12 The word “impound” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A supply B irrigate C provide D drain 13 Clean water supply was first taken into consideration by A the English people B the ancient Romans C the Egyptians D the US people 14 For several centuries after the disintegration of the Roman Empire, the main source of water supply was from A springs and wells B systems of aqueducts C dams and canals D water pipes 15 The phrase “these mains” in paragraph refers to A filters B basins C aqueducts D rivers 16 Which of the following is NOT true about London’s water supply in the middle of the 16th century? A Water was pumped from the River Thames B Water was stored in a reservoir C Water ran from the reservoir to buildings D Water was conducted through canals 17 What does the passage mainly discuss? => The development of water supply PASSAGE – Question 21-30 Plants and animals hold medicinal, agricultural, ecological value Endangered species must be protected and saved so that future generations can experience their presence and value 11 According to the passage, plants and animals _ A contain medicaments B will not exist in the future C some harm to medication D take no responsibility for medication 12 Which is TRUE about plants and animals according to paragraph 2? A They take up all recent prescriptions B They play no role in pharmaceutical industry C They can be used to save lives D They cause difficulty to pharmaceutical industry 13 Which of the following statements is TRUE according to paragraph 3? A Human beings not like to use plants as medicine B Human beings depend on plants for food and medicine C There is no disease-resistant material in edible plants D Edible plants not include wheat and corn 14 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as ecosystems? A coastal estuaries B prairie grasslands C ancient forests D genetic material 15 According to paragraph 4, which of the following statements is TRUE? A Humans not depend on ecosystem B The loss of one species may lead to the loss of others C Unsustainable forest management has no effects on species D The coast of Florida does not suffer any pollution 16 Which organization estimates that losing one plant species can trigger the loss of up to 30 other insect, plant and higher animal species? A Pacific Northwest B The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service C the Florida Keys D World Health Organization 17 The word “trigger” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A cause B pollute C contaminate D decline 18 Which is killing the coral reefs along the Florida Keys? A The habitat of the species B Pollution off the coast of Florida C Commercial fish species D The quality of the environment 19 According to the text, what does the quality of the environment greatly affect? A Agriculture B Forestry C Industry D Tourism industry 20 Where can you find the passage? A In a course book on geography B In a course book on economy C In a course book on tourism D In a course book on ecosystem PASSAGE 4– Question 31-40 Algae are varied group of plants, which can range from simple – celled life forms to the more complex varieties of seaweeds Most algae are capable of holding green chlorophyll and producing foods from the sun This is highly important for animals such as shrimp and whales which feed on them Algae capture light energy through photosynthesis which they use to make “triose phosphates”, a chemical compound This can then be used to form glucose and starch So, in short, photosynthesis takes place the same way as it does in plants Due to the pigments that are in some algae, they can come in a variety of colors Some algae are unable to create food through photosynthesis, in which case they absorb nutrients through the cell membrane 21 In paragraph 1, the author mentions “triose phosphates” in order to A support the idea that most algae release their energy through photosynthesis, using light and carbon dioxide B present evidence that photosynthesis take place in algae in the same way in plants C provide an example of photosynthesis by the algae that can cause desirable chemical reactions within the aquarium environment D show how algal photosynthesis is regulated by abiotic and biotic factors 22 The word “they” in paragraph refers to A glucose and starch B Plant s C Pigments D algae 23 Which of the following best expresses the essential information of the sentence “Algae inhabit fresh water and seawater, but are also found growing on rocks, trees, damp pieces of land, and even on animals, in which case they feed off the animal” in paragraph 2? A The versatility of this species means that they are able to exist in a multitude of environments spanning animals, vegetables, and even minerals B The areas where algae live are unique, and they are often difficult to find unless one is searching very hard C Some algae live by gaining sustenance from an animal that is aware of its presence and also benefits D The presence of water will encourage the growth of algae to extreme proportions which are far more suitable than the living conditions in any other location 24 Which of the following is TRUE of algae, according to the passage? A Photosynthesis can be carried out by all algae B Algae are more likely to live in groups rather than individually C Seaweeds, a common form of algae, are found in various shapes and sizes D Seaweeds and algae are similar in thick construction called holdfasts 25 The word “withstand” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A expose B expand C submit D endure 26 Why does the author mention “ice caps” and “hot springs” in paragraph 2? A to identify the favorite living conditions for algae B to indicate that algae can exist in different temperatures C to give examples of harsh conditions in which algae have to live D to show how algae adapt in new environments LISTENING PART 1 How does the man want the woman to help him? A Clean the bedroom windows B Drive him to John’s house C Lend him a ladder D Ask John for a ladder Which building was hit by lightning? A The apartment B The hotel C The factory D The church Which pianist are the two people talking about? A The tall man with long hair B The short man with long hair C The tall man with short hair hair D The short man with short Why will drivers have problem this morning? A Because of fog B Because of rain C Because of road works D Because of traffic accident PART 2: Conversation 1: Your room during the Orientation Course is A usually shared with another student B the same room you will have for the rest of the year C some distance from the university D furnished and with bedclothes provided 10 The daytime temperature will probably be A less than 10°C 20°C B between 10°C and 20°C C 20°C D more than 11 How much free email time you get? A 30 minutes B 20 minutes C 15 minutes D 10 minutes 12 There are Orientation Course activities from A Sunday to Saturday C Monday to Friday B Sunday to Friday D Monday to Saturday Conversation 13 Where in Australia were Asian honey bees found in the past? A Queensland Newcastle B New South Wales C several states D 14 A problem with Asian honey bees is that they A attack native bees B carry parasites C damage crops D kill other bees for food 15 What point is made about Australian bees? A Their honey varies in quality B They make more honey than other bees in Europe C Their size stops them from pollinating some flowers D They are sold to customers abroad 16 Grant Freeman says that if Asian honey bees got into Australia, A the country’s economy would be affected B they could be used in the study of allergies C certain areas of agriculture would benefit D they could be friendlier than native bees Part 3: 21 At approximately what time will the ship arrive? A 7:00 a.m B 8:00 a.m C 9:00 a.m D 12:00 a.m 22 Which of these can children have in the restaurant? A a children menu B earlier mealtimes C a children party 23 What are available at a reduced price? A souvenirs of the ship B first-class cabins C tourist-class cabins D train tickets 24 Which of these is situated in the lounge? A a computer email B a coffee machine C a television D an