ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Listening to Announcements and Instructions Practice Test 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You hear the announcement: 'Attention all students. The cafeteria will be closed for cleaning this Thursday. Students should bring a packed lunch or purchase food from the vending machines in the main hallway.' What will students need to do on Thursday?
- Eat lunch in the cafeteria as usual
- Bring their own lunch or use the vending machines (Correct answer)
- Go home for lunch on Thursday
- Order lunch from a local restaurant
Correct answer: Bring their own lunch or use the vending machines
The announcement clearly states the cafeteria will be closed and tells students to bring a packed lunch or use the vending machines in the main hallway.
Question 2: A teacher says: 'When you finish the test, turn your paper face down on your desk. Do not talk or leave your seat until everyone is done.' What should you do when you finish?
- Leave the classroom quietly
- Talk quietly with a neighbor
- Turn your paper face down and stay seated (Correct answer)
- Hand your paper to the teacher immediately
Correct answer: Turn your paper face down and stay seated
The teacher gave two clear instructions: turn the paper face down and stay seated until everyone is finished.
Question 3: You hear: 'Tomorrow's science field trip has been moved from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Students should still meet at the front entrance of the school.' What time should students arrive for the field trip?
- 8:00 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m.
- 9:30 a.m. (Correct answer)
- 10:00 a.m.
Correct answer: 9:30 a.m.
The announcement says the field trip was moved to 9:30 a.m., which is the new start time students need to remember.
Question 4: An announcer says: 'Students wishing to join the spring soccer team must sign up in the gym office by next Monday. You will also need to bring a completed permission slip signed by a parent or guardian.' What do students need to bring when they sign up?
- A doctor's note
- A permission slip signed by a parent or guardian (Correct answer)
- Their student ID card
- A registration fee
Correct answer: A permission slip signed by a parent or guardian
The announcement specifically states that students must bring a completed permission slip signed by a parent or guardian when they sign up.
Question 5: You hear: 'Please be advised that the main entrance doors will be locked after 7:45 a.m. Students arriving after that time must enter through the side door near the parking lot and check in at the office.' Where should a student go if they arrive at school after 7:45 a.m.?
- Wait outside the main entrance until someone opens the door
- Enter through the side door near the parking lot and check in at the office (Correct answer)
- Call the school office from outside
- Go directly to their classroom through the back door
Correct answer: Enter through the side door near the parking lot and check in at the office
The announcement says late-arriving students must use the side door near the parking lot and then check in at the office.
Question 6: A teacher announces: 'For homework tonight, read pages 34 through 47 in your textbook. Answer the three questions at the end of the chapter in complete sentences. Bring your completed work to class tomorrow.' How should students write their answers?
- In bullet points
- In complete sentences (Correct answer)
- As a numbered list
- As a short paragraph summary
Correct answer: In complete sentences
The teacher specifically said to answer the three questions 'in complete sentences,' which is the required format for the homework.
You hear the announcement: 'Attention all students.
The cafeteria will be closed for cleaning this Thursday.
Students should bring a packed lunch or purchase food from the vending machines in the main hallway.' What will students need to do on Thursday?