ALCPT Listening Comprehension Dialogues Flashcards
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Man: 'Excuse me, is the dining facility open right now?' Woman: 'It closes at six-thirty, and it's nearly that now, so you'd better hurry.' What does the woman imply?
Answer: The man should go to the dining facility quickly before it closes.
The woman warns that it is almost closing time, so the man needs to hurry.
Woman: 'I heard you scored very high on the ALCPT. Congratulations!' Man: 'Thanks, but I still have to pass the oral interview before I can advance.' What does the man mean?
Answer: There is another requirement he must meet before advancing.
The man acknowledges his test score but notes a further step—the oral interview—is still required.
Man: 'This listening passage is playing too fast for me to catch every word.' Woman: 'Try focusing on the key words instead of understanding each one.' What strategy does the woman recommend?
Answer: Listen for important words rather than trying to understand everything.
The woman advises focusing on key words, a standard listening comprehension strategy.
Woman: 'Are you going to sign up for the advanced English class?' Man: 'I was thinking about it, but I'm not sure I have the time.' What is the man's attitude toward the class?
Answer: He is interested but uncertain because of his schedule.
The man is considering the class but is unsure if his schedule allows it.
Man: 'The briefing starts at 0800. Should we leave now?' Woman: 'It only takes fifteen minutes to get there, and it's barely seven-thirty.' What does the woman mean?
Answer: There is still enough time before they need to leave.
With fifteen minutes of travel and thirty minutes until 0800, there is no urgency to leave yet.
Woman: 'Can you repeat the last part? I didn't catch it.' Man: 'Sure. I said that the test will cover sections three through seven.' What was the woman trying to understand?
Answer: Which sections of material will be on the test.
The man's repeated statement specifies that the test covers sections three through seven.
Man: 'I feel like my English is improving, but I still make mistakes when people talk fast.' Woman: 'That gets easier the more you practice listening.' What does the woman suggest?
Answer: Regular listening practice will help him improve over time.
The woman assures the man that consistent listening practice will make understanding fast speech easier.