Listening Comprehension Flashcards

You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman at a community center. The man is asking for information about a class. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the man's call?

Answer: To find out the schedule and cost of a pottery class.

The correct answer identifies the main reason for the man's inquiry. In a typical CLBPT listening scenario, the speaker will state their purpose early in the conversation. The dialogue would involve him asking specific questions about the pottery class, such as when it is held and how much it costs, making this the central theme.

Listen to a public announcement at a train station. The announcement states: 'The 10:30 AM train to Maple Creek, scheduled to depart from Platform 4, has been delayed by approximately 15 minutes.' What should a passenger going to Maple Creek do?

Answer: Wait at Platform 4 for about 15 minutes longer than expected.

This question tests the ability to understand specific details like time, location, and a change in schedule. The announcement clearly states the train is 'delayed by approximately 15 minutes' but does not mention a platform change. Therefore, the correct action is to wait at the original platform for the new departure time.

You hear a voicemail message from a doctor's office. The receptionist says, 'Hello, this is a reminder for your appointment with Dr. Chen on Friday, April 5th at 2:00 PM. Please call us back to confirm.' What information is the listener NOT required to know from this message?

Answer: The reason for the medical appointment.

This question assesses the ability to distinguish between essential and non-essential information. The message provides the doctor's name, the appointment date and time, and the required action (call to confirm). However, the specific medical reason for the visit is not mentioned, as it is confidential and not typically included in a reminder message.

A tenant is listening to a message from their landlord. The landlord says: 'Hi, just calling to let you know that we'll be testing the fire alarms tomorrow morning between 9 AM and 11 AM. You might hear some loud ringing, but it's just a test.' What will happen tomorrow morning?

Answer: The fire alarms will be tested, causing a loud noise.

This question tests comprehension of a straightforward informational message. The landlord explicitly states they will be 'testing the fire alarms' and that there will be 'loud ringing.' This directly corresponds to the correct answer. The other options introduce incorrect information not mentioned in the message.

You overhear two colleagues talking. One says, 'I'm not sure I can finish this report by the deadline. I still have to analyze the survey results.' The other replies, 'Don't worry, I've already finished my section. I can give you a hand with the data if you like.' What is the second colleague offering to do?

Answer: Help her colleague with the survey data.

This scenario tests the ability to understand an offer of assistance in a workplace context. The second colleague's statement 'I can give you a hand with the data' is a direct offer to help with the specific task that the first colleague is worried about, which is analyzing the survey results.

Listen to a weather forecast. The forecaster says, 'We're expecting clear skies tonight, but clouds will roll in tomorrow morning, with a high chance of showers in the afternoon.' Which of the following is the most accurate summary of tomorrow's weather?

Answer: It will start cloudy and then become rainy.

This question requires understanding a sequence of events described in a forecast. The forecaster mentions 'clouds will roll in tomorrow morning' and 'showers in the afternoon.' This sequence directly supports the answer that the day will start cloudy and later become rainy. The other options misrepresent the timing of the weather events.