DLPT Listening Comprehension: News Broadcasts 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A news anchor states: 'The embargo, in place for over two decades, was lifted following years of diplomatic negotiations.' What changed regarding the embargo?
- The embargo was extended for another decade
- The embargo was strengthened with new restrictions
- The embargo was ended after diplomatic negotiations (Correct answer)
- The embargo was transferred to a different agency
Correct answer: The embargo was ended after diplomatic negotiations
Lifted means removed or ended; the embargo is no longer in effect following negotiations.
Question 2: A radio report says: 'The whistleblower leaked classified documents to the press, revealing alleged corruption within the ministry.' What did the whistleblower do?
- Reported the corruption directly to the minister
- Filed a formal complaint with the judiciary
- Gave secret government documents to journalists (Correct answer)
- Testified before a parliamentary committee
Correct answer: Gave secret government documents to journalists
Leaking classified documents to the press means providing secret government information to journalists for publication.
Question 3: A news broadcast reports: 'The military exercise, involving over twenty thousand troops from six nations, concluded without incident.' What does 'without incident' mean?
- The exercise was canceled partway through
- The exercise ended with minor equipment failures
- The exercise finished smoothly with no problems (Correct answer)
- The exercise triggered a diplomatic complaint
Correct answer: The exercise finished smoothly with no problems
Without incident is a standard phrase meaning the event concluded normally with no unexpected problems or accidents.
Question 4: A broadcaster says: 'The United Nations issued a strongly worded condemnation of the attacks but stopped short of authorizing military intervention.' What action did the UN take?
- The UN authorized a peacekeeping mission
- The UN condemned the attacks but did not authorize military force (Correct answer)
- The UN imposed economic sanctions on the aggressor
- The UN called for an immediate ceasefire referendum
Correct answer: The UN condemned the attacks but did not authorize military force
'Stopped short of authorizing military intervention' means the UN issued a verbal condemnation but did not approve armed action.
Question 5: A news report states: 'The dissident was released after serving five years in prison under an international prisoner exchange agreement.' How was the dissident freed?
- A court overturned the original conviction
- The dissident was pardoned by the head of state
- The dissident was freed as part of a prisoner exchange (Correct answer)
- The dissident escaped and was granted asylum
Correct answer: The dissident was freed as part of a prisoner exchange
The broadcast explicitly states the dissident was released under an international prisoner exchange agreement.
Question 6: A news segment reports: 'The central government deployed additional security forces to the province amid reports of separatist activity.' Why were forces sent to the province?
- To provide disaster relief after a natural disaster
- To assist with scheduled election monitoring
- To respond to reported separatist activity (Correct answer)
- To protect visiting foreign dignitaries
Correct answer: To respond to reported separatist activity
The broadcast states forces were deployed 'amid reports of separatist activity,' making that the stated reason.
Question 7: A broadcaster announces: 'The annual defense budget was increased by fifteen percent, with the majority allocated to modernizing the air force.' Where will most of the increased funding go?
- Naval fleet expansion
- Ground troop recruitment and training
- Air force modernization (Correct answer)
- Cybersecurity infrastructure upgrades
Correct answer: Air force modernization
The broadcast states the majority of the budget increase is allocated to modernizing the air force.
DLPT Listening Comprehension: News Broadcasts 5
A news anchor states: 'The embargo, in place for over two decades, was lifted following years of diplomatic negotiations.' What changed regarding the embargo?