ESL Listening Comprehension 3

Question 1

You hear: 'The store closes at nine, so we'd better hurry.' What does 'we'd better' mean?

Accepted Answer

We should in order to avoid a problem

Answer

'We'd better' expresses urgency and implies a negative consequence if the action is not taken.

Question 2

A radio host says: 'Stay tuned for more music right after this short break.' What will happen next?

Accepted Answer

A commercial or pause will play, then music will resume

Answer

'Right after this short break' indicates a brief commercial interruption before music continues.

Question 3

You hear: 'I was under the impression that the meeting was on Friday.' What does the speaker mean?

Accepted Answer

The speaker believed it was Friday but may have been wrong

Answer

'Under the impression' suggests the speaker believed something that may not be accurate.

Question 4

A customer service representative says: 'Your order has been processed and will ship within three to five business days.' What does 'business days' mean?

Accepted Answer

Only weekdays, not weekends or holidays

Answer

Business days refer to standard working days—Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and public holidays.

Question 5

You overhear: 'He bit off more than he could chew with that project.' What does the speaker mean?

Accepted Answer

He took on more responsibility than he can handle

Answer

This idiom means someone has taken on a task that is too difficult or too large for them to manage.

ESL (English as a Second Language) Practice Test

ESL (English as a Second Language) Practice Test

ESL Listening Comprehension 3