CLBPT Listening Comprehension 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A supervisor gives instructions: 'Before leaving, make sure the cash register is balanced, the alarm is set, and the back door is locked — in that order.' An employee balances the register, locks the back door, then sets the alarm. What mistake did the employee make?
- They forgot to balance the register
- They set the alarm before locking the door
- They locked the door before setting the alarm (Correct answer)
- They left without balancing the register
Correct answer: They locked the door before setting the alarm
The correct order was register → alarm → door, but the employee locked the door before setting the alarm.
Question 2: You overhear a conversation: 'The seminar starts at noon sharp. If you arrive after it begins, you won't be allowed in.' A colleague arrives at 12:05 PM. What happens to her?
- She is admitted but seated at the back
- She will not be allowed to enter (Correct answer)
- She can enter during the first break
- She receives a warning but enters
Correct answer: She will not be allowed to enter
The rule stated that anyone arriving after the seminar begins will not be allowed in, and she arrives 5 minutes late.
Question 3: A weather forecast says: 'Expect a mix of sun and cloud Monday, with temperatures near 18°C. Tuesday brings a cold front, dropping temperatures to 4°C with a 90% chance of snow.' On which day should you pack a heavy winter coat?
- Monday
- Tuesday (Correct answer)
- Both days equally
- Neither day requires a heavy coat
Correct answer: Tuesday
Tuesday's cold front, 4°C temperature, and 90% snow chance make it the day requiring a heavy winter coat.
Question 4: A podcast host says: 'Our next guest needs no introduction — she's won the Giller Prize twice and her latest novel debuted at number one.' What can you infer about the guest?
- She is a first-time author
- She is a well-known and successful writer (Correct answer)
- She recently won an award for the first time
- She is a journalist, not a novelist
Correct answer: She is a well-known and successful writer
Winning the Giller Prize twice and debuting at number one indicates she is a well-known, successful author.
Question 5: A receptionist says: 'Mr. Chen is in a meeting until 3 o'clock. You're welcome to wait in the lounge, or I can take a message and have him call you back.' What TWO options does the receptionist offer?
- Reschedule the appointment or leave
- Wait in the lounge or leave a message for a callback (Correct answer)
- Join the meeting or come back tomorrow
- Speak to Mr. Chen's assistant or send an email
Correct answer: Wait in the lounge or leave a message for a callback
The receptionist specifically offers waiting in the lounge or leaving a message for a callback.
Question 6: A recorded message says: 'Your package was delivered to your front door at 10:14 AM. If you did not receive it, please contact customer service within 48 hours of this notification.' You hear this message at 6 PM on Wednesday. By when must you contact customer service?
- By 6 PM Thursday
- By 10:14 AM Friday
- By 6 PM Friday (Correct answer)
- By midnight Thursday
Correct answer: By 6 PM Friday
48 hours from 6 PM Wednesday is 6 PM Friday.
Question 7: Two neighbours speak. One says: 'The construction noise starts every morning at 7 — I haven't slept past 6:30 all week.' The other replies: 'Have you tried earplugs? They work wonders for me.' What is the second neighbour doing?
- Complaining about the same noise
- Offering a practical suggestion (Correct answer)
- Dismissing the first neighbour's concern
- Asking for more information about the noise
Correct answer: Offering a practical suggestion
The second neighbour acknowledges the problem and offers earplugs as a practical solution.
CLBPT Listening Comprehension 3
A supervisor gives instructions: 'Before leaving, make sure the cash register is balanced, the alarm is set, and the back door is locked — in that order.' An employee balances the register, locks the back door, then sets the alarm.
What mistake did the employee make?