VSTEP Overview and Tips Worksheet

Which body is responsible for designing and authorizing VSTEP?

• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam

• The British Council

• Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training

• The National Examination Center

Which of the following is one of the official purposes of the VSTEP test, as listed in the introduction?

• Granting international work permits

• Assessing English competence for children under 16

• Public sector employment standard

• Recruiting staff for private multinational companies

What is the approximate duration of the Listening Section of the VSTEP test?

• ~60 minutes

• ~12 minutes

• ~40 minutes

• ~90 minutes

What does Part 1 in the Listening section require candidates to listen to?

• Three conversations

• Eight short announcements or instructions

• Three talks or lectures,

• A dialogue between a speaker and an examiner

How is the Overall Score of the VSTEP test calculated?

• The sum of all four skill scores minus 4

• The average (mean) of the scores for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking

• The average of the Reading and Listening scores, multiplied by 2

• The highest score among the four skills

According to the VSTEP Score Conversion Table, what is the Final Score Range required to achieve Level 4 (B2 - Upper-Intermediate)?

• 0 – 3.5

• 4.0 – 5.5

• 6.0 – 8.0

• 8.5 – 10

What is the main focus of the VSTEP test?

• To measure general knowledge

• To evaluate English language proficiency

• To assess mathematical skills

• To test computer skills

Which two assessment criteria are listed for both the Writing and Speaking skills?

• Task Fulfillment and Fluency

• Grammar and Vocabulary (Lexical resource)

• Pronunciation and Organization

• Discourse Management and Organization

The Writing Section consists of two tasks. What is the approximate word count required for Task 2 (Essay)?

• Around 120 words

• Around 180 words

• Around 250 words

• Around 300 words

What is the weight of Writing Task 2 (Essay) on the total Writing score?

• 1/3 of the total score

• 1/2 of the total score

• 2/3 of the total score

• The entire score (10/10)