VSTEP Mock Test 08

1. Why does the presenter not wear a suit?

• A. He is not an important person.
• B. He wants to talk about different fashion trends.
• C. The presentation is not formal.
• D. He works for a fashion company.

2. According to the speaker, which statement is TRUE?

• A. It’s important to look casually dressed in public.
• B. A suit is necessary when meeting clients.
• C. Wearing shorts is OK sometimes.
• D. Nobody can describe the way he’s dressed.

3. What does the phrase "Dress-down Fridays" mean?

• A. Employees must wear fashionable clothes on Fridays.
• B. Employees can wear anything they want on Fridays.
• C. Employees are allowed to wear informal clothes on Fridays.
• D. Employees are required to wear special clothes on Fridays.

4. According to the speaker, who may be the most informal dressers?

• A. People working in IT
• B. People working in banks
• C. People working in customer services
• D. People working with clients

5. How does a customer feel about a man in uniform?

• A. Reliable
• B. Recognized
• C. Expertised
• D. Reassured

6. How many hours of sleep do experts suggest for kids?

• A. Ten
• B. About fifteen
• C. 1,400
• D. 70

7. According to the speaker, why is sleep important for the brain?

• A. Sleep generates dreams so the brain can relax.
• B. Brain can rest in a sleep.
• C. Sleep can save energy for the brain.
• D. Sleep improves the effectiveness of the brain.

8. Why don’t the students learn well when they are tired?

• A. They can’t finish their homework.
• B. They can’t deal with troubles in class.
• C. They get very excited.
• D. They can’t pay attention very well.

9. Which is NOT a reason for poor sleep?

• A. Drinking soda
• B. Watching TV
• C. Staying up late
• D. Reading a book

10. What should students try to do each night?

• A. Watch a scary movie
• B. Drink some hot tea
• C. Go to bed at a regular time
• D. Relax with a TV show

11. Which is NOT the shape of the northern lights?

• A. A straight line
• B. A curved line
• C. A round shape
• D. An oval shape

12. What does “aurora borealis” exactly mean?

• A. Northern lights
• B. Northern dawn
• C. Northern sky
• D. Early morning lights

13. Where is the best place to see the northern lights?

• A. The northernmost point of Earth
• B. The north of Poland
• C. Anywhere in Scandinavian countries
• D. Most parts of the world

14. What is one of the stories developed by people before modern science?

• A. The lights were caused by foxes.
• B. The lights were the dance of animals.
• C. The lights appeared when people.
• D. The lights came from fires of northern gods.

15. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this talk?

• A. A description of the lights
• B. The scientific explanation for the lights
• C. The discovery of the lights
• D. Beliefs about the lights