Listening for Specific Details Flashcards

You hear: 'The seminar starts at eight-thirty and lunch will be served at twelve-fifteen.' When is lunch served?

Answer: At twelve-fifteen

The speaker specifies that lunch will be served at twelve-fifteen.

You hear: 'Call extension two-four-seven to reach the IT department.' What extension connects you to IT?

Answer: Two-four-seven

The speaker says to call extension two-four-seven for the IT department.

You hear: 'Students must register by Friday. Late registrations will not be accepted.' What is the registration deadline?

Answer: Friday

The speaker states that students must register by Friday.

You hear: 'The package weighs twelve pounds and measures twenty inches in length.' How much does the package weigh?

Answer: Twelve pounds

The speaker states the package weighs twelve pounds, while twenty inches refers to its length.

You hear: 'The captain announced that the flight would be delayed by approximately forty minutes due to weather.' How long is the delay?

Answer: Forty minutes

The speaker says the delay is approximately forty minutes.

You hear: 'Visitors must sign in at the front desk and wear a badge at all times.' What must visitors do in addition to signing in?

Answer: Wear a badge at all times

The speaker lists two requirements: signing in and wearing a badge at all times.

You hear: 'The course costs three hundred dollars, but military personnel receive a fifty-dollar discount.' How much do military personnel pay?

Answer: Two hundred fifty dollars

Military personnel receive a fifty-dollar discount from the three-hundred-dollar price, paying two hundred fifty dollars.