Listening to Announcements and Instructions Practice Test 3 Flashcards

You hear the announcement: 'Attention all students. The cafeteria will be closed for cleaning this Wednesday. Students should bring a packed lunch or purchase food from the vending machines in the main hallway.' What will students need to do on Wednesday?

Answer: Bring their own lunch or use the vending machines

The announcement clearly states the cafeteria will be closed and tells students to either bring a packed lunch or use the vending machines in the main hallway.

A teacher announces: 'Before you begin the test, turn your cell phones off completely and put them in your backpack. Anyone with a visible phone during the test will receive a zero.' What must students do with their phones?

Answer: Turn phones off and place them in their backpacks

The teacher gave two specific instructions: turn the phones off completely and put them in the backpack. Simply silencing a phone or leaving it on a desk does not follow these directions.

You hear: 'Good morning. This is a reminder that picture day is tomorrow, Thursday. Students who wish to order photos must bring their completed order form and payment to the gym before homeroom.' What must students bring to the gym?

Answer: Their completed order form and payment

The announcement specifies that students must bring both their completed order form and their payment to the gym before homeroom on Thursday.

You hear the announcement: 'Attention staff and students. A water main has broken near the building. Please do not use any water fountains or restrooms until further notice. Staff will announce when water service is restored.' What are students told NOT to do?

Answer: Use the water fountains or restrooms

The announcement specifically instructs staff and students not to use water fountains or restrooms until service is restored due to the broken water main.

A teacher says: 'When I call your name, come to the front of the room, pick up your graded essay, and return quietly to your seat. Do not look at other students' papers.' What should a student do after their name is called?

Answer: Go to the front, get their essay, and sit back down quietly

The teacher gave a three-step instruction: go to the front, pick up the graded essay, and return quietly to your seat. The teacher also told students not to look at others' papers.

You hear: 'Attention students in after-school clubs. Due to the staff meeting, all club activities today will end at 4:00 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m. Parents should plan to pick up students one hour earlier than usual.' When should parents pick up students today?

Answer: At 4:00 p.m., one hour earlier than normal

The announcement states that clubs will end at 4:00 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m., and that parents should pick up students one hour earlier than usual, which confirms the 4:00 p.m. pickup time.