Listening Comprehension Flashcards

A speaker says: 'I'd rather we postponed the meeting until everyone has reviewed the proposal.' What is the speaker requesting?

Answer: Delay the meeting until participants are prepared

The phrase 'rather we postponed...until everyone has reviewed' indicates a request to delay until a condition is met.

You hear: 'The report is due by end of business Friday, without exception.' Which word signals that no flexibility is allowed?

Answer: without exception

'Without exception' explicitly signals that no alternatives or delays will be accepted.

A caller leaves a voicemail: 'If it's not too much trouble, could you send me the agenda before the conference call?' What tone does this convey?

Answer: Polite and tentative

'If it's not too much trouble' is a softening phrase that makes the request sound polite and non-imposing.

You hear a lecture: 'Unlike passive listening, active listening requires the listener to engage, question, and reflect.' What is being contrasted?

Answer: Active and passive listening

The word 'unlike' directly signals a contrast between passive and active listening.

A colleague says: 'I'm swamped this week, but I'll try to get it to you by Thursday.' What can you infer?

Answer: The colleague is busy but will attempt to meet the deadline

'Swamped' means very busy, and 'I'll try' signals effort without a firm guarantee.

A teacher says: 'Pay close attention to the stressed syllables in each word you hear.' What skill is being practiced?

Answer: Phonological awareness and stress recognition

Identifying stressed syllables is a core component of phonological awareness in listening tasks.

You hear: 'The train departs at 8:15, not 8:50 as previously announced.' What is the key change communicated?

Answer: The departure time is earlier than originally stated

8:15 is earlier than 8:50, so the corrected departure time is sooner than originally announced.