APTIS Listening for Specific Information 3

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?

Accepted Answer

3:15 p.m.

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

40%

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

I-95 northbound

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The northern section

Answer

The bulletin states the hiker was found in the northern section of Elk Valley Park.

APTIS - Aptis English Test Practice Test

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APTIS Listening for Specific Information 3