ALCPT Listening Comprehension Dialogues 10

Question 1

Speaker A: 'I can't believe how cold it is today.' Speaker B: 'No kidding. It's supposed to drop even more tonight.' What does 'no kidding' express?

Accepted Answer

Speaker B strongly agrees with Speaker A

Answer

'No kidding' is an informal expression meaning 'I completely agree' or 'That's absolutely true.' Speaker B confirms the cold and adds that temperatures will get even colder.

Question 2

Speaker A: 'The road to the training area is closed.' Speaker B: 'Is there a detour?' What does Speaker B want to know?

Accepted Answer

If there is an alternative route to reach the training area

Answer

A 'detour' is an alternative route taken when the usual road is closed or blocked. Speaker B wants to know if there is another way to get to the training area.

Question 3

Speaker A: 'I keep making the same mistake on the grammar test.' Speaker B: 'Practice makes perfect. Keep at it.' What does Speaker B encourage?

Accepted Answer

Continuing to practice to improve

Answer

'Practice makes perfect' is a proverb meaning that repeated practice leads to mastery. 'Keep at it' means to continue trying. Speaker B encourages persistent effort.

Question 4

Speaker A: 'I just finished a 10-mile ruck march.' Speaker B: 'You look beat. Get some rest.' What does 'beat' mean here?

Accepted Answer

Extremely tired and exhausted

Answer

In informal English, 'beat' means very tired or exhausted. After a strenuous 10-mile march carrying a rucksack, looking exhausted is expected.

Question 5

Speaker A: 'The supply office said they're out of winter gloves.' Speaker B: 'That figures. They're always running out of something.' What does Speaker B mean?

Accepted Answer

Speaker B expected this because it happens frequently

Answer

'That figures' is an expression meaning 'That's not surprising' or 'I expected that.' Speaker B indicates that supply shortages are a common, predictable problem.

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Practice Test

ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Practice Test

ALCPT Listening Comprehension Dialogues 10