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Listening Comprehension: News Broadcasts Flashcards

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  1. A news anchor says: 'The military spokesperson declined to confirm or deny the reports of airstrikes in the region.' What is the spokesperson's position?

    Answer: The spokesperson neither confirmed nor denied the reports

    'Declined to confirm or deny' is a standard phrase meaning the official made no statement either way.

  2. A broadcast reports: 'Diplomatic ties between the two countries were severed following the expulsion of ambassadors.' What is the current state of their relationship?

    Answer: Diplomatic relations have been cut off

    Severed diplomatic ties and expelled ambassadors indicate a complete breakdown of official relations between the countries.

  3. A reporter announces: 'The humanitarian convoy arrived in the conflict zone, delivering food and medical supplies to over ten thousand displaced persons.' Who received the aid?

    Answer: Displaced persons in the conflict zone

    The broadcast clearly states aid was delivered to displaced persons in the conflict zone.

  4. A news segment states: 'The parliament passed the legislation by a narrow margin of two votes.' What does 'narrow margin' indicate?

    Answer: The vote result was very close

    A narrow margin of two votes means the legislation barely passed, with very little difference between yes and no votes.

  5. A broadcaster says: 'Authorities issued a mandatory evacuation order for coastal areas as the storm approaches.' What are residents required to do?

    Answer: Leave the coastal areas immediately

    A mandatory evacuation order requires residents to leave; it is not voluntary.

  6. A news report states: 'The suspect was apprehended near the border while attempting to flee the country.' What was the suspect doing when caught?

    Answer: Trying to escape across the border

    'Attempting to flee the country' means the suspect was trying to escape when apprehended.

  7. A news anchor reports: 'The central bank raised interest rates by half a percentage point to curb rising inflation.' What is the purpose of the rate increase?

    Answer: To control increasing inflation

    The broadcast states the rate increase was made 'to curb rising inflation,' meaning to slow or control it.