ELTIS Listening to Announcements and Instructions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A school announcement says: 'Attention all students. Due to the weather advisory, after-school activities have been canceled. Buses will depart at 3:00 PM sharp.' What should students do?
- Be ready to leave on the bus at 3:00 PM since activities are canceled (Correct answer)
- Stay for after-school activities as planned
- Wait for a second announcement before leaving
- Call their parents to pick them up immediately
Correct answer: Be ready to leave on the bus at 3:00 PM since activities are canceled
The announcement clearly states activities are canceled and buses leave at 3:00 PM, so students should prepare to board buses at that time.
School announcements often convey urgent changes to the daily schedule. This announcement contains two critical facts: (1) after-school activities are canceled due to weather, and (2) buses will depart at 3:00 PM sharp. 'Sharp' means exactly at that time, with no delay. Students need to act on both pieces of information.
Question 2: A teacher says: 'For tomorrow's lab, you'll need safety goggles, a lab notebook, and a pencil. Leave your backpacks in the cubbies—no personal items at the lab stations.' How many items should students bring to their lab station?
- Three: safety goggles, a lab notebook, and a pencil (Correct answer)
- Four: safety goggles, a lab notebook, a pencil, and a backpack
- Two: safety goggles and a lab notebook
- One: just a pencil
Correct answer: Three: safety goggles, a lab notebook, and a pencil
The teacher listed three required items (goggles, notebook, pencil) and explicitly said backpacks must stay in cubbies, not at lab stations.
Listening for specific details in instructions is a key ELTIS skill. The teacher listed exactly three items: safety goggles, a lab notebook, and a pencil. The instruction about backpacks is a restriction (what NOT to bring), not an additional required item. Distinguishing between required items and restrictions is important.
Question 3: The principal announces: 'Picture day has been moved from Thursday to next Monday. Please bring your order forms to homeroom on Monday morning.' When should students bring their order forms?
- Monday morning to homeroom (Correct answer)
- Thursday morning to homeroom
- Monday afternoon to the office
- Thursday afternoon to the gym
Correct answer: Monday morning to homeroom
The announcement specifies that picture day moved to Monday and order forms should be brought to homeroom on Monday morning.
When announcements involve schedule changes, it is crucial to focus on the NEW information rather than the original plan. The original date (Thursday) is no longer relevant. The new date is Monday, and the specific instruction is to bring order forms to homeroom in the morning. Listening for corrections and updates is a key comprehension skill.
Question 4: A fire drill announcement states: 'This is a fire drill. All students must exit through the nearest marked exit. Walk, do not run. Gather at your designated meeting point in the parking lot.' What must students avoid doing?
- Running while exiting the building (Correct answer)
- Walking to the exit
- Going to the parking lot
- Using marked exits
Correct answer: Running while exiting the building
The announcement specifically says 'Walk, do not run,' making running the action students must avoid.
Emergency announcements contain both positive instructions (what to do) and negative instructions (what not to do). 'Walk, do not run' is a clear negative instruction. In emergencies, running can cause falls, injuries, and panic. Understanding prohibitions in announcements is as important as understanding the required actions.
Question 5: A librarian announces: 'The library will close early today at 2:30 PM for maintenance. All borrowed materials are due back by 2:15 PM. Late returns will incur a fine.' By what time must books be returned to avoid a fine?
- 2:15 PM (Correct answer)
- 2:30 PM
- 3:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Correct answer: 2:15 PM
The announcement states materials are due back by 2:15 PM, and late returns will incur a fine. The library closes at 2:30, but the deadline is 2:15.
This announcement contains two different times that students must distinguish: the library closing time (2:30 PM) and the book return deadline (2:15 PM). A common mistake is confusing these two times. The consequence (a fine) is tied to the 2:15 PM deadline, not the 2:30 PM closing. Careful listening to specific times and their associated actions is essential.
Question 6: A coach announces: 'Soccer tryouts will be held on Wednesday and Friday this week from 3:30 to 5:00 PM on the south field. You must attend both days to be considered for the team.' How many days of tryouts are required?
- Two days (both Wednesday and Friday) (Correct answer)
- One day (either Wednesday or Friday)
- Three days
- Five days
Correct answer: Two days (both Wednesday and Friday)
The coach says 'You must attend both days,' meaning attendance on Wednesday AND Friday is mandatory to be considered for the team.
The word 'both' is critical here—it means the two days mentioned (Wednesday and Friday) are equally required. 'Must attend both days' leaves no room for choosing just one day. The phrase 'to be considered' explains the consequence of not attending both: the student will not be eligible for the team.
ELTIS Listening to Announcements and Instructions 2
A school announcement says: 'Attention all students.
Due to the weather advisory, after-school activities have been canceled.
Buses will depart at 3:00 PM sharp.' What should students do?