DLPT Listening Comprehension: News Broadcasts 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 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?
- The spokesperson confirmed the airstrikes
- The spokesperson denied the airstrikes occurred
- The spokesperson neither confirmed nor denied the reports (Correct answer)
- The spokesperson admitted partial involvement
Correct 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.
Question 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?
- Relations are improving gradually
- Both countries are negotiating a treaty
- Diplomatic relations have been cut off (Correct answer)
- An ambassador was temporarily recalled
Correct answer: Diplomatic relations have been cut off
Severed diplomatic ties and expelled ambassadors indicate a complete breakdown of official relations between the countries.
Question 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?
- Military personnel stationed in the zone
- Civilian government workers
- Displaced persons in the conflict zone (Correct answer)
- Neighboring country border guards
Correct answer: Displaced persons in the conflict zone
The broadcast clearly states aid was delivered to displaced persons in the conflict zone.
Question 4: A news segment states: 'The parliament passed the legislation by a narrow margin of two votes.' What does 'narrow margin' indicate?
- The vote was unanimous
- The legislation failed to pass
- The vote result was very close (Correct answer)
- The margin was large and decisive
Correct 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.
Question 5: A broadcaster says: 'Authorities issued a mandatory evacuation order for coastal areas as the storm approaches.' What are residents required to do?
- Voluntarily choose whether to leave
- Stay in place and shelter indoors
- Leave the coastal areas immediately (Correct answer)
- Report to designated storm shelters only if nearby
Correct answer: Leave the coastal areas immediately
A mandatory evacuation order requires residents to leave; it is not voluntary.
Question 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?
- Returning to surrender voluntarily
- Crossing legally with valid documents
- Trying to escape across the border (Correct answer)
- Working near the border legally
Correct answer: Trying to escape across the border
'Attempting to flee the country' means the suspect was trying to escape when apprehended.
Question 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?
- To stimulate economic growth
- To reduce unemployment rates
- To control increasing inflation (Correct answer)
- To attract foreign investment
Correct answer: To control increasing inflation
The broadcast states the rate increase was made 'to curb rising inflation,' meaning to slow or control it.
DLPT Listening Comprehension: News Broadcasts 3
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?