ALCPT Listening Comprehension Dialogues

Question 1

In a dialogue, Speaker A says: 'I can't make it to the meeting at three.' Speaker B replies: 'How about we push it back an hour?' What does Speaker B suggest?

Accepted Answer

Rescheduling the meeting to four o'clock

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Canceling the meeting

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Having the meeting earlier

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Attending the meeting without Speaker A

Question 2

Speaker A: 'Did you turn in your report?' Speaker B: 'I was about to, but the printer ran out of ink.' What happened to Speaker B's report?

Accepted Answer

It was not submitted because of a printer problem

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It was submitted on time

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It was submitted electronically

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It was lost

Question 3

Speaker A: 'The sergeant said we need to be at the field by 0600.' Speaker B: 'Roger that. I'll set my alarm for 0500.' Why does Speaker B set the alarm for 0500?

Accepted Answer

Speaker B wants extra time to prepare before arriving

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The sergeant changed the time

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Speaker B misheard the time

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The field is far away and requires no preparation

Question 4

Speaker A: 'Have you been to the new commissary yet?' Speaker B: 'Not yet. I hear it's much bigger than the old one.' What can be inferred about Speaker B?

Accepted Answer

Speaker B has only heard about the new commissary from others

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Speaker B has visited the new commissary

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Speaker B prefers the old commissary

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Speaker B does not know what a commissary is

Question 5

Speaker A: 'I thought the exam was going to be difficult.' Speaker B: 'It was a piece of cake!' What does Speaker B mean?

Accepted Answer

The exam was very easy

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There was cake served at the exam

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The exam included questions about food

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The exam was difficult but enjoyable

Question 6

Speaker A: 'Could you give me a hand with these boxes?' Speaker B: 'Sure, where do you want them?' What did Speaker A ask for?

Accepted Answer

Help carrying the boxes

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A handshake

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Directions to a location

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Permission to move the boxes