ELTIS Listening Comprehension 2

Question 1

A student hears: 'The assembly has been pushed back to 2:00 PM.' What does 'pushed back' mean?

Accepted Answer

Moved to a later time

Answer

Canceled

Answer

Moved earlier

Answer

Moved to a different location

Question 2

A teacher says: 'The permission slip for the museum trip is due Thursday. No slip, no trip.' What if a student has no slip?

Accepted Answer

Cannot go on the trip

Answer

Can still go

Answer

Gets extra credit

Answer

Trip is canceled for all

Question 3

During a fire drill: 'Proceed to the nearest exit in an orderly fashion. Do not run.' What does 'in an orderly fashion' mean?

Accepted Answer

In a calm, organized manner

Answer

As quickly as possible

Answer

In single file only

Answer

While talking to friends

Question 4

A teacher says: 'I need everyone's eyes up here.' What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Pay attention and look at the teacher

Answer

Close your eyes

Answer

Look at the ceiling

Answer

Leave the classroom

Question 5

An announcement states: 'Due to inclement weather, after-school activities are canceled.' What is 'inclement weather'?

Accepted Answer

Severe or unpleasant weather

Answer

Perfect sunny weather

Answer

Hot summer weather

Answer

Windy but pleasant weather

Question 6

A librarian says: 'Books are due in two weeks. You can renew once online if no one has placed a hold.' What does 'placed a hold' mean?

Accepted Answer

Requested to borrow the book next

Answer

Returned the book early

Answer

Lost the book

Answer

Read the book already