ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Listening Comprehension Dialogues 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Speaker A: 'Do you know if the base gym is open on Sundays?' Speaker B: 'It used to be closed, but they changed the schedule last month.' What does Speaker B tell Speaker A?
- The gym has always been open on Sundays.
- The gym's hours were recently updated. (Correct answer)
- The gym is still closed on Sundays.
- The gym was permanently shut down.
Correct answer: The gym's hours were recently updated.
Speaker B says the schedule 'changed last month,' indicating a recent update to the gym's operating hours.
Question 2: Speaker A: 'I left my ID card at the barracks. Will they let me through the gate?' Speaker B: 'You'll have to go back and get it. They won't make exceptions.' What must Speaker A do?
- Ask a supervisor to vouch for him.
- Wait at the gate until someone brings his card.
- Return to the barracks to retrieve his ID. (Correct answer)
- Use a temporary visitor pass instead.
Correct answer: Return to the barracks to retrieve his ID.
Speaker B says Speaker A must 'go back and get it,' meaning he needs to return to the barracks for his ID card.
Question 3: Speaker A: 'Are you finished with the training manual?' Speaker B: 'I'm about halfway through. I should be done by tomorrow morning.' When will Speaker B finish the manual?
- Later today.
- By tomorrow morning. (Correct answer)
- By the end of the week.
- He has already finished it.
Correct answer: By tomorrow morning.
Speaker B explicitly states he should be done 'by tomorrow morning,' which is his expected completion time.
Question 4: Speaker A: 'The colonel wants the briefing moved to Thursday.' Speaker B: 'That works for me. I was worried about the Tuesday slot anyway.' How does Speaker B feel about the change?
- He is upset that it was changed.
- He prefers the new Thursday time. (Correct answer)
- He wants to keep the Tuesday slot.
- He is unsure about the new schedule.
Correct answer: He prefers the new Thursday time.
Speaker B says 'that works for me' and adds he was worried about Tuesday, showing he is relieved and happy with Thursday.
Question 5: Speaker A: 'Did you hear back from the supply office about those spare parts?' Speaker B: 'They called this morning. The parts are on back order for two weeks.' What did the supply office tell Speaker B?
- The parts were delivered this morning.
- The parts are available and ready for pickup.
- The parts will not arrive for two weeks. (Correct answer)
- The order was cancelled by the supply office.
Correct answer: The parts will not arrive for two weeks.
Speaker B reports that the parts are 'on back order for two weeks,' meaning they are delayed and will not be available until then.
Question 6: Speaker A: 'I can't believe how cold it got overnight.' Speaker B: 'I know. I wish I'd brought a heavier jacket to the field exercise.' What does Speaker B regret?
- Not checking the weather forecast before the exercise.
- Forgetting to bring a warmer jacket to the field. (Correct answer)
- Leaving the field exercise early because of the cold.
- Not informing his team about the temperature drop.
Correct answer: Forgetting to bring a warmer jacket to the field.
Speaker B says 'I wish I'd brought a heavier jacket,' directly expressing regret about not having warmer clothing during the field exercise.
ALCPT - American Language Course Placement Test Listening Comprehension Dialogues 3
Speaker A: 'Do you know if the base gym is open on Sundays?' Speaker B: 'It used to be closed, but they changed the schedule last month.' What does Speaker B tell Speaker A?