ACCESS Listening Comprehension 5

Question 1

You hear a recorded message: 'Our store hours are Monday through Friday, nine AM to eight PM, and Saturday nine AM to five PM. We are closed on Sundays.' When does the store close on Saturdays?

Accepted Answer

Five PM

Answer

The recording states that Saturday hours run from nine AM to five PM.

Question 2

A guidance counselor says: 'Students who plan to apply to college should start their applications in September and submit them no later than December first.' What is the deadline?

Accepted Answer

December first

Answer

The counselor specifically states that applications must be submitted no later than December first.

Question 3

You hear two people talking: 'Did you enjoy the movie?' 'The acting was excellent, but the story was really hard to follow.' What did the second speaker think about the movie?

Accepted Answer

The acting was good but the plot was confusing

Answer

The speaker praises the acting but says the story was 'hard to follow,' meaning confusing.

Question 4

A teacher explains: 'When you summarize a text, you include only the most important ideas in your own words—not every detail.' What is essential in a summary?

Accepted Answer

Only the most important ideas in your own words

Answer

The teacher defines a summary as the most important ideas restated in the student's own words.

Question 5

You hear: 'The science fair projects are due in three weeks. Points will be deducted for late submissions.' What consequence is stated for submitting late?

Accepted Answer

Points will be taken off

Answer

The announcement says points will be deducted, meaning the score will be reduced for late work.

(ACCESS) Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners Practice Test

(ACCESS) Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State for English Language Learners Practice Test

ACCESS Listening Comprehension 5