APTIS Listening for Specific Information 5

Question 1

A supermarket PA system announces: 'Today's special offer is buy two get one free on all canned goods, valid until closing time at eight p.m.' When does the offer expire?

Accepted Answer

8:00 p.m.

Answer

The announcement states the offer is valid until closing time at eight p.m.

Question 2

A driving instructor says: 'On the test, you'll lose points for rolling stops, excessive speed, and failing to check mirrors. Failing to yield is an automatic failure.' What causes an automatic failure?

Accepted Answer

Failing to yield

Answer

The instructor specifically identifies failing to yield as the only offense that results in automatic failure.

Question 3

A recorded message says: 'Our offices are open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We are closed on Sundays and public holidays.' What time do Saturday hours end?

Accepted Answer

1:00 p.m.

Answer

The message states Saturday hours run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Question 4

A news anchor reports: 'The city council voted 7 to 4 in favor of the new bicycle lane proposal.' How many council members voted against the proposal?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

The vote was 7 in favor and 4 against, so four members voted against the proposal.

Question 5

A rental agent explains: 'The security deposit is equal to one month's rent, and you'll also need to pay first and last month's rent upfront.' How many months' rent must be paid before moving in?

Accepted Answer

Three months

Answer

The tenant must pay the deposit (one month) plus first and last month's rent, totaling three months' rent.

APTIS - Aptis English Test Practice Test

APTIS - Aptis English Test Practice Test

APTIS Listening for Specific Information 5