I. LISTENING

1. Listen to a telephone conversation between two friends about their trip to a craft village. Fill each of the gaps in the notes with no more than TWO words or a number. You will listen TWICE.

A trip to Chuông Village
Famous for making conical hats
Location: Phương Trung Commune, Thanh Oai (1) ______
Distance: (2) ______ kilometres from Ha Noi centre
Activities: learning to make (3) ______; going around the village
Means of transport: by (4) ______
Date: (5) ______, Sunday

2. Listen to a conversation between two friends about a neighbourhood. Fill each of the gaps with ONE word. You will listen TWICE.

Jollyland is a (1) ______ neighbourhood in the heart of the city. The streets are picturesque, full of (2) ______ old shops in gorgeous buildings. As there’s so much to do within (3) ______ distance, you won’t need to use a car very often. There’s the usual variety of bars, restaurants, (4) ______ and so on that you’d expect in a city. For families, there are great parks, an excellent (5) ______ library and good schools close by. In Jollyland, there’s a real sense of (6) ______. The locals, a mix of original residents and new arrivals, say it’s almost like living in a village.

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I. LISTENING

1. Listen to a telephone conversation between two friends about their trip to a craft village. Fill each of the gaps in the notes with no more than TWO words or a number. You will listen TWICE.

1. District 2. 30 3. conical hats 4. car 5. 7 a.m.

Hello. This is Tieng Anh 9. Unit 1. Listening Test.//

Task 1. Listen to a telephone conversation between two friends about their trip to a craft village.//

Fill each of the gaps in the notes with no more than TWO words or a number. //

You will listen TWICE.//

Now, listen and fill the gaps.//

A: What are you going to do this weekend? Do you like to go to Chuông Village with us?

B: Chuông Village? What is it?

A: It’s a craft village famous for making conical hats.

B: Sound interesting! Where is it?

A: It’s in Phương Trung Commune, Thanh Oai District.

B: How far is it from the centre of Ha Noi?

A: About 30 kilometres. It’s next to the Đáy River.

B: It’s not very far. What can we do there?

A: Ngoc’s grandparents live there. They are great artisans. They can teach us how to make conical hats. Ngoc can also show us around the village.

B: So when and where will we meet?

A: I’ll see you at the school gate at 7 a.m. this Sunday. Then Ngoc’s father will drive us to the village in his car.

B: Should I bring anything?

A: Some drinks and fruits will be nice.

B: OK. See you then. Thanks for inviting me.

(Dừng)

Now listen again. (phát lại bài nghe)

(Dừng)

2. Listen to a conversation between two friends about a neighbourhood. Fill each of the gaps with ONE word. You will listen TWICE.

1. historic 2. fascinating 3. walking 4. gyms 5. public 6. community

TASK 2: Listen to a conversation between two friends about a neighbourhood. //

Fill each of the gaps with ONE word. //

You will listen TWICE.//

Now listen and fill the gaps.//

A: Where do you live now?

B: Jollyland. It’s a historic neighbourhood in the city centre.

A: Is it? How are the streets?

B: The streets are picturesque, full of fascinating old shops in gorgeous buildings.

A: Really? Are there many cars?

B: No, because there’s so much to do within walking distance. People don’t need cars very often.

A: Great! What can people do there?

B: They go to the bars, restaurants or gyms. I especially like the food in Daisy Restaurant.

A: Are there any places for families?

B: Sure. My family usually goes to parks such as Greenfields. They organise lots of activities for children. Sometimes we go the public library to borrow books. There are also good schools nearby.

A: It seems to be a perfect place. How are the people?

B: It is said that city people are cold and unfriendly. But in Jollyland, there is a sense of community. People including original residents and new arrivals love living here. They say it’s almost like living in a village.

(Dừng)

Now listen again. (phát lại bài nghe)

(Dừng)