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UNIT 6: VIETNAMESE LIFESTYLE: THEN AND NOW

Listening Practice Test 1

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PART 1: Gap Filling

Listen to Sarah and Mike discussing a history project. Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.

HISTORY PROJECT: LIFE IN THE PAST

1. Time period discussed: The year (when she started high school).

2. Hometown: A village named .

3. Study conditions: She studied at night using an .

4. Living arrangement: She lived with her because her parents were working far away.

5. Entertainment: She enjoyed playing with her neighbours.

PART 2: Multiple Choice

Listen to Mr. Thompson talking about lifestyle changes. Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).

1. How did Mr. Thompson usually go to school when he was young?

A. By bus B. On foot C. By bicycle

2. How many generations lived in Mr. Thompson’s house when he was a child?

A. Two B. Three C. Four

3. According to Mr. Thompson, what was the main learning style in the past?

A. Memorising facts B. Working in groups C. Doing experiments

4. What colour did Mr. Thompson want to dye his hair when he was a teenager?

A. Green B. Red C. Black

5. What job did Mr. Thompson’s parents want him to pursue?

A. A teacher B. A farmer C. A doctor

TAPESCRIPTS

PART 1: Conversation between Sarah and Mike

Sarah: Hi Mike, have you finished your history project about lifestyle changes yet?

Mike: Almost, Sarah. I had a great video call with my grandmother yesterday. She told me so many stories.

Sarah: Oh really? When was she born?

Mike: She was born in 1955, but she mostly talked about her life in 1968. That was the year she started high school.

Sarah: 1968... That was a long time ago. Where did she live? In the city?

Mike: No, she lived in a very small village called DARNLEY.

Sarah: How do you spell that?

Mike: It is D-A-R-N-L-E-Y. It’s a quiet place near the mountains.

Sarah: Did they have electricity back then?

Mike: Not really. She told me that the electric lines didn't reach her village until the 80s. When she was a student, she had to read books under an oil lamp. Can you imagine?

Sarah: Wow, that sounds hard. Did she live in an extended family with her grandparents?

Mike: Well, usually families were extended back then. But her parents moved to the city to find jobs, so she actually stayed with her aunt during her school years.

Sarah: I see. And what did they do for fun? Did they listen to the radio?

Mike: She wanted to, but radios were very expensive. She said they mostly spent their evenings telling stories or playing card games.

PART 2: Monologue by Mr. Thompson

Mr. Thompson: Good morning, class. Today we are discussing lifestyle changes. Let me share a bit about my own experience. First, regarding transportation. I see many of you take the yellow school bus or get a ride from your parents. In my day, I really wanted a bicycle to ride with my friends. However, my family couldn't afford one, so I went to school on foot every single day, even when it rained.

Family life was also different. Nowadays, nuclear families are common. But I grew up in a traditional extended family. At first, I thought there were four generations, but actually, my great-grandmother passed away right before I was born. So, I lived with three generations under one roof: my grandparents, my parents, and us kids.

School was very strict, too. Today, you guys have many opportunities to discuss and work in teams. We didn't have that freedom. The teacher talked, and we just had to memorise everything exactly as it was in the textbook. We didn't ask "why".

Fashion is another big change. I see some of you dye your hair green or blue. Back then, that was impossible. I remember once, I bought a bottle of red dye because I wanted to look cool like a rock star. But my father found it and threw it away immediately. He said only natural black hair was acceptable.

Finally, about career choices. You are encouraged to follow your dreams. For me, I loved agriculture and wanted to be a farmer. However, my parents insisted that I become a doctor because it paid well. I tried to study medicine for a year, but I hated it, so I quit and became a teacher instead.