Tài liệu ôn thi Chứng chỉ Khung năng lực ngoại ngữ Bậc 4 (B2) đưuọc biên soạn theo quy định hiện hành của Bộ Giáo dục Đào tạo. Đầy đủ 4 kỹ năng: Nghe Nói Đọc Viết rất Chi tiết, dễ hiểu. Rất xác với đề thi thực tế trong các kỳ thi cáp chứng chỉ tiếng Anh Khung Châu ÂU (VSTEP). được phát triển trên cơ sở tham chiếu, ứng dụng CEFR và một số khung trình độ tiếng Anh của các nước, kết hợp với tình hình và điều kiện thực tế dạy, học và sử dụng ngoại ngữ ở Việt Nam. KNLNNVN được chia làm 3 cấp (Sơ cấp, Trung cấp và Cao cấp) và 6 bậc (từ Bậc 1 đến Bậc 6 và tương thích với các bậc từ A1 đến C2 trong CEFR)
GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS LEVEL B2 VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com LESSON PLAN 16 periods x 06 weeks = 112 periods Week : An introduction to Vstep Test How to write a letter/an email - Do a simple short simulation test to evaluate the English proficiency - Explain the assessment criteria Week 2: Speaking Section: Part – Social interaction Deal with part with simple Candidates are able to answer personal topics personal and general questions with own/ suggested ideas Practice on 20 topics Candidates were indicated the target and set up their goals How to complete a letter within 20 minutes Week 3: Speaking Section: Deal with part with simple Candidates are able to submit Part – Solution Discussion situations their choice and compare to others based on some criteria Practice on 20 situations Week 4: Essay Writing Introduce common types of essay Deal with Advantages and disadvantages Candidates are able to distinguish types of essay and set up their response in terms Week 5: Essay Writing (continued) Deal with Causes(Effects) and Solutions/ Opinions essays Candidates know how to write a perfect essay in 40 minutes with requirements of task fulfillment, vocabulary and grammar Week 6: Reading Section Identify target of questions and introduce reading techniques Practice on given materials Some basic common skills: scanning and skimming are acquired while reading Candidates can definite answers by keywords and elimination Week 7: Listening Section Identify target of questions and introduce listening techniques Practice online Candidates can definite backgrounds of conversations, notices, announcements by reading questions in advance and choose right answers through keywords and elimination VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com SPEAKING VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com INTRODUCTION TO THE SPEAKING TEST The speaking Test lasts about 12 minutes and includes parts Part 1: Social Interaction: “3 minutes” Social interaction requires you to talk about familiar topics such as hometown, family, work, study, leisure time, future plans and so on The test-taker answers questions on familiar topics: Topic 1: questions Topic 2: questions You are required to communicate effectively and fluently about topics by responding to related to questions as much as possible rather than simply giving one-or two –word answers Part 2: Solution Discussion: 4’ (1’ of preparation) A situation with three choices will be given, the test-taker talks about these options and selects the best choice You will have minute to prepare what you are going to say Then you have to make a talk about your solution for to minutes You are required to make a coherent talk about your solution You need to create a talk with a beginning, development, and an ending Part 3: Topic Development: 5’ (1’ of preparation) You are given a topic card with a mind map of ideas You will have minute to prepare for a detailed presentation of the ideas You are required to make a coherent talk with a beginning, development, and an ending The examiner then engages you in a further discussion about questions related to the topic ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The speaking test is marked on: - Grammar Vocabulary Pronunciation VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 - Discourse Management - Fluency GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com SAMPLE SPEAKING TEST PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION (3’) Let’s talk about HEALTH What you to stay healthy? What physical exercises you regularly do? What habits are bad for your health? Let’s talk about FESTIVALS What are some festivals you know in Vietnam? What is your favorite festival? What people usually on that occasion? PART 2: SITUATION DISCUSSION (4’) Develop knowledge Reduces stress Benefits of reading [Your own ideas] Improves memory A group of people are planning a trip to go from Da Nang to Ha Noi Three means of transport are suggested: by train, by plane or by coach Which means of transport you think is the best choice? PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT (5’) Reading should be encouraged among teenagers because of its benefits What kind of book you think young people should read? - Is it expensive to read books? - How would you feel if someone gave you a book as a gift? VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION Hobbies and free time activities 11 Transport Family and friends 12 Travel Hometown 13 Sports and games Neighbours & Neighbourhood 14 Weather Work and study 15 News Clothes and fashion 16 Music Holidays and festivals 17 Television Food and health 18 Internet Shopping 19 Computer 10 Pets 20 Mobile phone VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com PART SITUATION DISCUSSION ORGANIZATION Step 1: Present the situation, and say what your choice is Step 2: State and discuss the reasons why it is the best choice Compare and contrast the choices Step 3: Summarize your ideas and confirm your choice SOME SITUATION DISCUSSIONS: A group of people are planning a trip to go from Da Nang to Ha Noi Three means of transport are suggested: by train, by plane or by coach Which means of transport you think is the best choice? Your foreign friend is going to visit your country to learn about Vietnamese culture Consider the three following occasions to invite him to come: Tet holiday, Independence Day or Mid – Autumn Festival Which one you think is the best choice? You are coming to work in a big city for several years There are three options of accommodation: renting a house, renting a small room, or staying in a cheap hotel Which one would be your choice? Your cousin is considering what course he should take in summer time: an English course, a cooking course, or a music course Which one would you recommend? Your city/ province is going to build a public facility Three options are a library, a cinema, or a museum Which one you think is the best for local people there? A family is planning a trip They consider whether to travel in summer, in spring or in autumn Which season you think is the best choice for them? You and some friends are discussing where to spend your one-week holiday next month There are three places to visit: Nha Trang, Da Lat, or Ha Noi Which place you think is the best choice? You are choosing a gift for your friend’s house-warming party There are choices that you can consider: a painting, an electric fan or money Which one you think is the most suitable for this occasion? There are some possible gifts parents may choose to give their son on his birthday: a robot, an electric game, or a cell phone Which you think is the best choice? 10 Your family are discussing where to live There are three options: a beach city, a quiet suburb, or a small town Which place would you recommend? VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com HOW TO TALK SITUATION DISCUSSION: Introduction: Mention your best choice There are options/choices such as A – B – C + paraphrase topic sentences + I think, …… is the best choice for some reasons BODY: Say advantages of the option you choose and disadvantages of the remain options or say advantages of the option you choose Firstly, …………………………………………………………………………………… Secondly, ………………………………………………………………………………… Finally,…………………………………………………………………………………… Example: Useful structures of body A is + [short adj_ ER] than B or C (the other choices) For example/ Because,/ In fact, while.… A is more [long adj] than B or C (the other choices) For example,/ Because,/ In fact, while….… A is not as ADJ as B or C (the other choices) For example,/ Because,/ In fact,While…… A has more +adj/ N For example,/ Because,/ In fact,While…… While/ whereas A……… , B………………… Unlike A …………., B……… Conclusion: Restate your choice To sum up,/ In short, there are several/some/many/ a lot of + choices/options + paraphrase topic For the reasons above In my opinion, …….is the best choice Example: A group of people are planning a trip to go from Da Nang to Ha Noi Three means of transport are suggested: by plane, by train or by coach Which means of transport you think is the best choice? VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com Situation: A group of people are planning a trip to go from Da Nang to Ha Noi Options: Three means of transport are suggested: A: by plane B: by train C: by coach Requirement: Which means of transport you think is the best choice? Sample Talk: There are three means of transport/ choices to go from DN to HN such Introduction as going by train, travelling by plane and going by coach I think, going by plane is the best choice for some reasons Firstly, traveling by plane is faster For example, it takes one and a half an hour to travel by plane while it takes about 16 hours to go by train or two days to go by coach Body Secondly, going by plane is more comfortable because the plane is cleaner and less crowded than a train or a coach Finally, traveling by plane is safer There are fewer air accidents than train or coach accidents To sum up, there are some means of transport to go to Hanoi from Da Nang For the reasons above, in my opinion, travelling by plane is the Conclusion best choice VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com Task 1: Fill in the blanks with suitable words and talk with friends Longer - beautiful - more traditional activities - In fact – For example – Therefore- three options – watch - Tet holiday (2)- Independence Day - Mid-Autumn festival- While – Somake- visit- take- some choices- To sum up- Because-give Situation 2: Your foreign friend is going to visit your country to learn about Vietnamese culture Consider the three following occasions to invite him to come: Tet holiday, Independence Day or Mid – Autumn Festival Which one you think is the best choice? There are …………………during a year that my foreign friend can learn Introduction about Vietnamese culture such as……… , ………………, or …………… I think, Tet holiday is the best choice for many reasons Firstly, Tet holiday …………… , Tet usually lasts for to days ……… Independence is……… .than Day or Mid-Autumn just happens in day ………… , people will have other choices more time to enjoy the holiday Secondly, Tet ……………, people often ………… sticky rice cake, ……… firework holiday has on the New Year, ……… pagodas or ………… lucky money to children ……………… So, my friend can learn more about Vietnamese culture when he takes part in these activities Finally, Vietnam is …………… people usually decorate the streets and their houses with more…………on colorful flowers …………., my friend and I can ……… a lot of Tet holiday wonderful photos together ………… , there are …………….to learn about Vietnamese culture For Conclusion the reasons above, I think …………is the best choice VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 10 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com PRACTICE Mardi Gras, which means “Fat Tuesday” in French, was introduced to America by French colonists in the early eighteenth century From that time, it has grown in popularity, particularly in New Orleans, and today it is actually a legal holiday in several southern states The Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans begins well before the actual Mardi Gras Day Parades, parties, balls, and numerous festivities take place throughout the week before Mardi Gras Day; tourists from various countries throughout the world flock to New Orleans for the celebration where they take part in a week of nonstop activities before returning home for some much-needed rest Question: The pronoun “it” in line refers to A Mardi Gras B French C that time D New Orleans PRACTICE The financial firm Dow Jones and Company computes business statistics every hour on the hour of each of the business days of the year, and these statistics are known as the Dow Jones averages They are based on a select group of stocks and bonds that are traded on the New York Stock Exchange The Dow Jones averages are composed of four different types of averages: the average price of the common stock of thirty industrial firms, the average price of the common stock prices of twenty transportation companies, the average price of the common stock prices of fifteen utility companies, and an overall average of all the sixty-five stocks used to compute the first three averages Probably the average that is the most commonly used is the industrial average; it is often used by an investor interested in checking the state of the stock market before making an investment in an industrial stock Question: The pronoun “They” in line refers to A the business days B these statistics C stocks and bonds D four different types VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 88 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com VI VOCABULARY QUESTIONS What is the word/phrase “abc” closest meaning to ? What does the words/phrase “abc” most/close likely mean? How to identify the question The word/phrase “abc” can be replaced by “…” What is the meaning of“X”/n line Y? The word “X” in line Y is closest in meaning to The word “X” in line Y could best be replaced by - The meaning of the word is hinted correctly in the passage Where to find the - The meaning maybe turns out different because of the situation answer Define the keywords in the questions Find the keywords quickly in the passage How to answer the question (Most of them are underline or bold.) Read carefully the information around keywords (words and context to guess the meaning) Eliminate the definitely wrong answers and choose the best answer PRACTICE The teddy bear is a child’s toy, a nice soft stuffed animal suitable for cuddling It is, however, a toy with an interesting history behind it Theodore Roosevelt, or Teddy as he was commonly called, was president of the United States from 1901 to 1909 He was an unusually active man with varied pastimes, one of which was hunting One day the president was invited to take part in a bear hunt; and inasmuch as Teddy was president, his hosts wanted to ensure that he caught a bear A bear was captured, clanked over the head to knock it out, and tied to a tree; however, Teddy, who really wanted to hunt a bear, refused to shoot the bear and, in fact, demanded that the bear be extricated from the ropes; that is, he demanded that the bear be set free The incident attracted a lot of attention among journalists First a cartoon—drawn by Clifford K Berryman to make fun of this situation—appeared in the Washington Post, and VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 89 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com the cartoon was widely distributed and reprinted throughout the country Then toy manufacturers began producing a toy bear which they called a “teddy bear.” The teddy bear became the most widely recognized symbol of Roosevelt’s presidency According to line of the passage, what is a “teddy bear”? A A ferocious animal C A famous hunter B The president of the United States D A plaything Look at the word pastimes in paragraph This word could best be replaced by A past occurrences B previous jobs C hunting trips D leisure activities In line 10, a “cartoon” could best be described as A a newspaper B a type of teddy bear C a drawing with a message D a newspaper article VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 90 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com VI OVERALL REVIEW QUESTIONS How to identify the question Where to find the answer Where in the passage ? The answer can be in any of the lines listed in the answers to the question Choose a key word or idea in the question How to answer the question Skim the appropriate part(s) of the passage looking for the key word or idea Choose the answer that contains the key word or idea PRACTICE It is common practice to coat metals such as iron and steel with a protective layer of zinc or an alloy made from zinc mixed with aluminum, cadmium, or tin in a process known as “galvanization.” The purpose of galvanization is to prevent the corrosion of the iron or steel The most common method to galvanize metal is the hot-dip galvanizing process In this process, the iron or steel is dipped into a hot bath of a zinc alloy to form a protective coating approximately 003 inches thick Another method of galvanizing that is not as common is the process known as electrogalvanizing; in this process the metal is placed in a solution composed of zinc sulphate and water and is then charged electrically This causes a thin layer of zinc to coat the metal Zinc is effective in galvanizing metals such as iron or steel in that zinc reacts more easily with oxygen than iron does If iron is unprotected, it reacts with the oxygen in the air to form iron oxide, or rust, which leads to the corrosion of the iron If, however, the iron is coated with zinc, as it is in the galvanization process, then it is the zinc rather than the iron which interacts with the oxygen to form zinc oxide, and the iron is not subject to corrosion Where in the passage does the author list the components of a zinc alloy? A Lines 1-2 B Lines 4-6 C Lines 9-10 D Lines 11-12 Where in the passage does the author present the less routinely used process of galvanization? A Lines 1-2 B Lines VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 C.Lines 6-8 D Lines 10-11 91 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com VII RHETORICAL PURPOSE QUESTIONS - Why does the author mention in paragraph .? - The author mention in paragraph in order to How to identify the question - What is the main purpose of paragraph - Why does the author refer to The answers to these questions begin with infinitives such as: Where to find the answer to discuss to emphasize to prove to illustrate to persuade to advise to summarize to compare to criticize to explain to describe to suggest Study the bold information carefully How to answer the question Study the context around the bold information and ask yourself how the highlighted information is related to the context around it Draw a conclusion about the purpose of the bold information Read the answer choices, and eliminate any definitely wrong answers Choose the best answer among the remaining choices PRACTICE Supertankers are some of the biggest ships in the world Supertankers are usually about 300 meters long That's as long as four football fields They are mostly used to carry oil around the world These ships can carry enough power to supply a small city with oil for an entire year Question: Why does the author mention football fields? A To show that you could play sports on a supertanker B To better illustrate the size of supertankers C To suggest that supertankers are too large VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 92 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com PRACTICE Deep sea vents are one of the strangest and most unlikely environments for life on Earth Deep sea vents are similar to underwater volcanoes They are cracks in the Earth Water rushes down into cracks and is heated to incredible temperatures, over 500°F Amazingly, animals live near deep sea vents When scientists found life near the deep sea vents in the 1970s, they were very surprised It was like finding life on Mars Question: Why does the author mention Mars? A To suggest that there are deep sea vents on Mars B To show the surprise of the scientists in finding life near deep sea vents C To suggest that the animals found near deep sea vents are not from Earth VIII INSERTING A SENTENCE INTO THE TEXT How to identify the question Where can the following sentence be added to the passage? Where can the following sentence be added to the pasage? Whereto find the answer The places where the sentence may be inserted are marked in the passage Look at the sentence to be inserted for any key words or ideas at the beginning or the end of the sentence Read the context before and after the insertion How to answer the question squares for any ideas that relate to the sentence to be inserted Choose the insertion square that is most related to the sentence to be inserted VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 93 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com PRACTICE Glass blowing is a beautiful art form [A] In glass blowing, an artist heats sand to very high temperatures, where the sand melts and becomes glass The artist then uses a long metal tube to blow the glass into different shapes [B] The most common shapes are bowls and cups, but a good glass blower can make almost any shape Glass blowers add color to the glass by mixing metal powder into the sand [C] Different metals have different colors when they melt, and this gives the glass its color [D] Where can the following sentence be added to the passage? - While glass blowing is a beautiful art form, it is also unhealthy because of gases the metals release when they melt A [A] B [B] C [C] D [D] PRACTICE CRIME Certain types of people cannot be charged with committing a crime [A] It may appear that they have committed a crime However, for a variety of reasons their behavior will not be considered a crime in the courts of law [B] First, insane people cannot commit a crime These people not understand their behavior They may not understand right from wrong [C] Next, those taking drugs prescribed by a doctor might be excused from committing a crime If the drugs affect their minds, the court will excuse them Finally, children under certain age cannot be held responsible for committing a crime [D] Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the bold sentence in the passage? A Courts of law not understand the actions of criminals B Criminals are not sure about what is or is not a crime C Insane people not realize what they are doing D People who make laws not always understand the way criminals think The word affect in the passage is closest in meaning to A result B improve C influence D.anger Where can the following sentence be added to the pasage? - There are three main groups that usually cannot be charged A [A] B [B] C [C] VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 D [D] 94 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com PRACTICE PASAGE A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves in front of the Sun and hides at least some part of the Sun from the earth In a partial eclipse, the Moon covers part of the Sun; in an annular eclipse, the Moon covers the center of the Sun, leaving a bright ring of light around the Moon; in a total eclipse, the Sun is completely covered by the Moon It seems rather improbable that a celestial body the size of the Moon could completely block out the tremendously immense Sun, as happens during a total eclipse, but this is exactly what happens Although the Moon is considerably smaller in size than the Sun, the Moon is able to cover the Sun because of their relative distances from Earth A total eclipse can last up to minutes, during which time the Moon’s shadow moves across Earth at a rate of about kilometers per second This passage mainly A describes how long an eclipse will last B gives facts about the Moon C explains how the Sun is able to obscure the Moon D informs the reader about solar eclipses In which type of eclipse is the Sun obscured in its entirety? A A partial eclipse B An annular eclipse C A total eclipse D A celestial eclipse The word "ring” in line could best be replaced by A piece of gold B circle C jewel D Bell A “celestial body" in line is most probably one that is found A within the Moon's shadow B somewhere in the sky C on the surface of the Sun D inside Earth's atmosphere What is the meaning of "block out” in line 5? A Square B Cover VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 C Evaporate D Shrink 95 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com According to the passage, how can the Moon hide the Sun during a total eclipse? A The fact that the Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun makes up for the Moon's smaller size B The Moon can only obscure the Sun because of the Moon's great distance from the earth C Because the Sun is relatively close to Earth, the Sun can be eclipsed by the Moon D The Moon hides the Sun because of the Moon's considerable size The word "relative" in line could best be replaced by A familial B infinite C comparative D Paternal The passage states that which of the following happens during an eclipse? A The Moon hides from the Sun B The Moon is obscured by the Sun C The Moon begins moving at a speed of kilometers per second D The Moon's shadow crosses Earth The word "rate" in line is closest in meaning to A form B speed C distance D Rotation 10 Where in the passage does the author mention the rate of a total eclipse? A Lines 1-2 B Lines 2-4 VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 C Lines 5-6 D Lines 8-9 96 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com PASAGE While the bald eagle is one national symbol of the United States, it is not the only one Uncle Sam, a bearded gentleman costumed in the red, white, and blue stars and stripes of the nation's flag, is another well-known national symbol According to legend, this character is based on Samuel Wilson, the owner of a meat-packing business in Troy, New York During the War of 1812, Sam Wilsons company was granted a government contract to supply meat to the nations soldiers; this meat was supplied to the army in barrels stamped with the initials U.S., which stood for United States However, the country was at that time relatively young, and the initials U.S were not commonly used Many people questioned what the initials represented, and the standard reply became "Uncle Sam," for the owner of the barrels It is now generally accepted that the figure of Uncle Sam is based on Samuel Wilson, and the U.S Congress has made it official by adopting a resolution naming Samuel Wilson as the inspiration for Uncle Sam The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses A the War of 1812 B the bald eagle, which symbolizes the United States C Sam Wilson's meat-packing company D the costume worn by Uncle Sam Which of the following is the most appropriate title for this passage? A The Bald Eagle B The Symbols of the United States C Samuel Wilson D Uncle Sam—Symbol of the Nation Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Uncle Sam's appearance? A He wears facial hair B There is some blue in his clothing C He is bald D His clothes have stripes in them The word “costumed" in line could most easily be replaced by A dressed B nationalized VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 C hidden D seen 97 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com 5.Sam Wilson was the proprietor of what type of business? A A costume company B A meat-packing company C A military clothier D A barrel-making company The word "granted” in line means A refused B underbid for C told about D given According to the passage, what was in the barrels stamped U.S.? A Sam Wilson B Food for the army C Weapons to be used in the war D Company contracts The word “initials" in line means A nicknames B family names B first letters of words D company names The word "official” in line 10 is closest in meaning to A authorized B professional C dutiful D Accidental 10 In 1812, people most probably answered that the letters “U.S." written on the barrels stood for “Uncle Sam” because A Congress required it B Samuel Wilson was their favorite uncle C Sam Wilson preferred it D they were not exactly sure what the letters meant VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 98 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com PASAGE Most people think of deserts as dry, flat areas with little vegetation and little or no rainfall, but this is hardly true Many deserts have varied geographical formations ranging from soft, rolling hills to stark, jagged cliffs, and most deserts have a permanent source of water Although deserts not receive a high amount of rainfall—to be classified as a desert, an area must get less than twenty-five centimeters of rainfall per year—there are many plants that thrive on only small amounts of water, and deserts are often full of such plant life Desert plants have a variety of mechanisms for obtaining the water needed for survival Some plants, such as cactus, are able to store large amounts of water in their leaves or stems; after a rainfall these plants absorb a large supply of water to last until the next rainfall Other plants, such as the mesquite, have extraordinarily deep root systems that allow them to obtain water from far below the deserts arid surface What is the main topic of the passage? A Deserts are dry, flat areas with few plants B There is little rainfall in the desert C Many kinds of vegetation can survive with little water D Deserts are not really flat areas with little plant life The passage implies that A the typical conception of a desert is incorrect B all deserts are dry, flat areas C most people are well informed about deserts D the lack of rainfall in deserts causes the lack of vegetation The passage describes the geography of deserts as A flat B sandy C varied D void of vegetation The word “source" in line means A supply B storage space C need VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 D Lack 99 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com According to the passage, what causes an area to be classified as a desert? A The type of plants B The geographical formations C The amount of precipitation D The source of water The word “thrive" in line means A suffer B grow well C minimally survive D Decay The word “mechanisms" in line could most easily be replaced by A machines B pumps C sources D Methods Which of the following is mentioned in the passage about cacti? A They have deep root systems B They retain water from one rainfall to the next C They survive in the desert because they not need water D They get water from deep below the surface of the desert “Mesquite” in line 10 is probably A a type of tree B a desert animal C a type of cactus D a geographical formation in the desert 10 The word “arid” in line 11 means A deep B dry C sandy D Superficial 11 Where in the passage does the author describe desert vegetation that keeps water in its leaves? A Lines 1-2 B Lines 3-6 VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 C Lines 7-9 D Lines 9-11 100 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com PASAGE American jazz is a conglomeration of sounds borrowed from such varied sources as American and African folk music, European classical music, and Christian gospel songs One of the recognizable characteristics of jazz is its use of improvisation: certain parts of the music are written out and played the same way by various performers, and other improvised parts are created spontaneously during a performance and vary widely from performer to performer The earliest form of jazz was ragtime, lively songs or rags performed on the piano, and the best- known of the ragtime performers and composers was Scott Joplin Born in 1868 to former slaves, Scott Joplin earned his living from a very early age playing the piano in bars along the Mississippi One of his regular jobs was in the Maple Leaf Club in Sedalia, Missouri It was there that he began writing the more than 500 compositions that he was to produce, the most famous of which was "The Maple Leaf Rag.” This passage is about A jazz in general and one specific type of jazz B the various sources of jazz C the life of Scott Joplin D the major characteristics of jazz The word "conglomeration” in line could best be replaced by A disharmony B mixture C purity D Treasure In line 3, the word "improvisation” involves which of the following? A Playing the written parts of the music B Performing similarly to other musicians C Making up music while playing D Playing a varied selection of musical compositions According to the passage, ragtime was A generally performed on a variety of instruments B the first type of jazz VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 101 GIA PHƯỚC HƯNG CENTER Website: www.giaphuochung.vn – Email: ctygiaphuochung@gmail.com C extremely soothing and sedate D performed only at the Maple Leaf Club in Sedalia Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A Scott Joplin was a slave when he was born B Scott Joplin's parents had been slaves before Scott was born C Scott Joplin had formerly been a slave, but he no longer was after 1868 D Scott Joplin’s parents were slaves when Scott was born The word "living” in line could most easily be replaced by A money B life-style C enjoyment D Health The word "regular” in line could best be replaced by A popular B steady C unusual D Boring The word “which” in line 10 refers to A regular jobs B the Maple Leaf Club C Sedalia, Missouri D 500 compositions The name of Scott Joplin’s most famous composition probably came from A the name of a saloon where he performed B the maple tree near his Sedalia home C the name of the town where he was born D the school where he learned to play the piano 10 The paragraph following the passage probably discusses A Sedalia, Missouri C the numerous compositions of Scott Joplin VSTEP PREPARATION COURSE MATERIALS - LEVEL B2 B the Maple Leaf Club D the life of Scott Joplin 102 ... plan this special occasion Should I invite many guests or just some?(1) Where can I organize this party for my parents?(2) What things can I prepare on this occasion?(3) Write a letter to respond... TALK SITUATION DISCUSSION: Introduction: Mention your best choice There are options/choices such as A – B – C + paraphrase topic sentences + I think, …… is the best choice for some reasons BODY:... advantages/disadvantage of + [topic] is + the last supporting detail in Mind Map + develop your ideas by using conjunction Conclusion In conclusion, Ving +(N) has some advantages/disadvantages (5) (Restate