ELTIS Listening to Announcements and Instructions Practice Test — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You hear the announcement: 'Attention students. Due to the rain, today's fire drill has been postponed to next Tuesday. Please report to your regular classes.' What change was announced?
- Fire drill is happening now.
- Fire drill is canceled permanently.
- Fire drill is postponed to next Tuesday. (Correct answer)
- Students should go outside.
Correct answer: Fire drill is postponed to next Tuesday.
The announcement states the fire drill 'has been postponed to next Tuesday.' Postponed means moved to a later date, not canceled. Students should continue to their regular classes today and expect the fire drill next Tuesday instead. Understanding schedule changes is important for school success.
Question 2: You hear: 'All students must return library books by Friday. Books returned after Friday will have a late fee of 25 cents per day.' What is the deadline for returning library books?
- Monday.
- Wednesday.
- Thursday.
- Friday. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Friday.
The announcement clearly states 'all students must return library books by Friday.' Any books returned after this deadline will incur a late fee of 25 cents per day. Understanding deadlines and consequences is essential for managing responsibilities in American schools.
Question 3: A teacher says: 'Please take out a pencil and a piece of paper. Write your name and today's date at the top. We're having a quiz.' What should you do first?
- Start the quiz.
- Write your name on the board.
- Take out a pencil and paper. (Correct answer)
- Ask what the quiz is about.
Correct answer: Take out a pencil and paper.
The teacher gives instructions in a specific order: first, take out materials (pencil and paper); second, write your name and date; third, the quiz begins. Following instructions in the correct sequence is important. The first instruction is to get your materials ready.
Question 4: You hear the announcement: 'The school bus for Route 7 will be 15 minutes late today due to road construction. Students on Route 7 should wait in the gymnasium.' If you are on Route 7, where should you wait?
- At the bus stop outside.
- In the cafeteria.
- In the gymnasium. (Correct answer)
- In your classroom.
Correct answer: In the gymnasium.
The announcement specifically directs Route 7 students to 'wait in the gymnasium.' When bus schedules change, schools provide specific alternative waiting locations for student safety. Following these directions ensures that staff can find you when the bus arrives.
Question 5: A teacher says: 'Open your textbooks to chapter 5, page 87. Read the first two paragraphs silently. When you finish, raise your hand.' After reading, what should you do?
- Start reading chapter 6.
- Raise your hand. (Correct answer)
- Talk to your neighbor about what you read.
- Close your book.
Correct answer: Raise your hand.
The teacher gives three sequential instructions: open to page 87, read two paragraphs silently, and raise your hand when finished. The action to take after completing the reading is to raise your hand. This signals to the teacher that you are ready to move on.
Question 6: You hear: 'Picture day is next Wednesday. Students should dress nicely. Order forms must be returned by Tuesday with payment if you want to purchase photos.' When must order forms be returned?
- Next Wednesday.
- Next Thursday.
- By Tuesday. (Correct answer)
- By Monday.
Correct answer: By Tuesday.
The announcement states 'order forms must be returned by Tuesday with payment.' This is one day before picture day (Wednesday). Understanding that preparation deadlines are often before the event itself is important for time management in school.
ELTIS Listening to Announcements and Instructions Practice Test
You hear the announcement: 'Attention students.
Due to the rain, today's fire drill has been postponed to next Tuesday.
Please report to your regular classes.' What change was announced?