Listening Skills Flashcards
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You hear a podcast episode about learning a second language. The host says, 'Immersion is arguably the most effective method.' What does 'arguably' signal in this sentence?
Answer: The claim can be debated and not everyone may agree
'Arguably' is an adverb indicating that the statement represents an opinion that could be reasonably debated, not an absolute fact.
During a listening task, two friends discuss a charity event. One says, 'The turnout was much better than we expected.' What does 'turnout' refer to?
Answer: The number of people who attended the event
'Turnout' refers to the number of people who come to or participate in an event.
You listen to a lecture extract in which the professor says, 'Research in this field is still in its infancy.' What does 'in its infancy' mean in this context?
Answer: The research is at an early stage of development
'In its infancy' is a metaphorical expression comparing an early stage of development to that of a baby — something that has only just begun.
In an APTIS listening task, a job interview is played. The interviewer asks, 'Can you walk me through your previous experience?' What type of question is this?
Answer: An open-ended question asking for a detailed account of past work experience
'Walk me through' is an idiomatic way of asking someone to describe or explain something step by step in detail.
You hear a news report stating that a government policy has 'come under fire' from opposition politicians. What does 'come under fire' mean here?
Answer: The policy is being strongly criticised
'Come under fire' is an idiom meaning to receive heavy criticism or attack, often in a public or formal context.
During a listening task, a speaker describes a community project and says, 'It was a real labour of love.' What does this expression mean?
Answer: A project done with great care and effort because of personal dedication, not financial reward
A 'labour of love' is something done with great effort and personal dedication, motivated by passion rather than money or obligation.