ALCPT ALCPT Listening Comprehension Dialogues 4

Question 1

Woman: 'Did you hear what the commander announced at morning formation?' Man: 'No, I missed it. What did he say?' What does the man mean?

Accepted Answer

He was not present for the formation announcement.

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He disagreed with the commander's decision.

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He already knew the announcement in advance.

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He refused to attend the formation.

Question 2

Man: 'Are we supposed to report to the supply room before or after lunch?' Woman: 'The sergeant said after, but you'd better double-check.' What does the woman suggest?

Accepted Answer

The man should verify the information himself.

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The man should report before lunch to be safe.

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The sergeant gave the wrong time.

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The supply room will be closed after lunch.

Question 3

Woman: 'The temperature dropped overnight. Is the exercise still on?' Man: 'As far as I know, nothing's been cancelled.' What can be inferred?

Accepted Answer

The exercise is likely still scheduled to happen.

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The exercise was cancelled due to cold weather.

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The man confirmed the exercise was postponed.

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The woman decided not to attend the exercise.

Question 4

Man: 'I can't figure out this map. The grid coordinates don't match.' Woman: 'Let me take a look. Maybe you have the wrong scale.' What is the woman offering to do?

Accepted Answer

Help the man examine the map and find the error.

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Replace the map with a correct one.

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Teach the man how to read coordinates from scratch.

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Report the map error to the commanding officer.

Question 5

Woman: 'How long have you been stationed here?' Man: 'About eight months. My tour ends in four more.' What does the man mean?

Accepted Answer

He has been at this station for eight months and will leave in four more.

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He just arrived eight days ago and has four months left.

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His total tour of duty is four months long.

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He transferred from another station eight weeks ago.

Question 6

Man: 'The motor pool said the vehicle won't be ready until Thursday.' Woman: 'That's a problem. We need it by Wednesday at the latest.' What is the woman's concern?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle will not be available soon enough for their needs.

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The motor pool gave incorrect information about the vehicle.

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The man should have requested the vehicle earlier.

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The vehicle is scheduled for the wrong day.

Question 7

Woman: 'Did Sergeant Harris approve your leave request?' Man: 'Not yet. He said he'd let me know by the end of the week.' What do we know about the man's leave?

Accepted Answer

His leave has not been approved or denied yet.

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His leave was approved for the end of the week.

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Sergeant Harris denied his leave request.

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He submitted his leave request too late.