APTIS Listening for Specific Information 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An airline announcement states: 'Flight 247 to Chicago is delayed by approximately one hour due to late-arriving aircraft. New departure time is 4:15 p.m.' What was the original departure time?
- 3:00 p.m.
- 3:15 p.m. (Correct answer)
- 3:45 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m.
Correct answer: 3:15 p.m.
If the flight is delayed by one hour and the new time is 4:15 p.m., the original time was 3:15 p.m.
Question 2: A store clerk says: 'The sale ends this Sunday, but our loyalty card members get an extra 10% off on top of the 30% discount.' What total discount do loyalty members receive?
- 10%
- 30%
- 40% (Correct answer)
- 33%
Correct answer: 40%
Loyalty members receive the 30% sale discount plus an additional 10%, totaling 40% off.
Question 3: A radio traffic report says: 'Avoid the I-95 northbound between exits 12 and 18 due to an accident. All other routes are clear.' Which road should drivers avoid?
- I-95 southbound
- I-95 northbound (Correct answer)
- Route 18
- Exit 12 ramp
Correct answer: I-95 northbound
The report specifically warns about I-95 northbound as the area to avoid.
Question 4: A landlord leaves a message: 'The water will be shut off on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for pipe repairs.' How long will the water be off?
- 2 hours
- 3 hours
- 4 hours (Correct answer)
- 5 hours
Correct answer: 4 hours
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. is exactly four hours.
Question 5: A news bulletin reports: 'The missing hiker was found safe in the northern section of Elk Valley Park, approximately two miles from the main trailhead.' Where was the hiker found?
- The main trailhead
- The southern section
- The northern section (Correct answer)
- Two miles outside the park
Correct answer: The northern section
The bulletin states the hiker was found in the northern section of Elk Valley Park.
Question 6: A cooking show host says: 'Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350 and bake for another ten minutes.' What is the final baking temperature?
- 375 degrees
- 350 degrees (Correct answer)
- 325 degrees
- 400 degrees
Correct answer: 350 degrees
The host instructs lowering the temperature to 350 degrees for the second phase of baking.
Question 7: A company announcement says: 'The new office will open on the first of next month. Staff should report to the temporary location at 44 Bridge Street until then.' Where should staff go currently?
- The new office
- 44 Bridge Street (Correct answer)
- The main headquarters
- Home
Correct answer: 44 Bridge Street
Staff are instructed to report to the temporary location at 44 Bridge Street until the new office opens.
APTIS Listening for Specific Information 3
An airline announcement states: 'Flight 247 to Chicago is delayed by approximately one hour due to late-arriving aircraft.
New departure time is 4:15 p.m.' What was the original departure time?