ESL Listening Comprehension

Question 1

Audio Clip Scenario 1:
A person says: "Hi, this is Lisa. I’m calling to remind you about the meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the conference room. Please let me know if you’re available."

What is the purpose of Lisa’s message?

Accepted Answer

To remind about a meeting

Answer

To cancel a meeting

Answer

To change the meeting time

Answer

To discuss a project

Question 2

A person says: "Hi, this is Lisa. I’m calling to remind you about the meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the conference room. Please let me know if you’re available."

When is the meeting scheduled?

Accepted Answer

Tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Answer

Today at 10 a.m.

Answer

Tomorrow at 9 a.m.

Answer

This afternoon

Question 3

A person says: "Hi, this is Lisa. I’m calling to remind you about the meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the conference room. Please let me know if you’re available."

Where will the meeting take place?

Accepted Answer

The conference room

Answer

The cafeteria

Answer

The manager’s office

Answer

The training room

Question 4

Audio Clip Scenario 2:
A man says: "Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the nearest bus stop? I’m trying to catch the number 12 bus to Main Street."

What is the man asking for?

Accepted Answer

Directions to the nearest bus stop

Answer

Directions to a train station

Answer

Help buying a bus ticket

Answer

The schedule for the number 12 bus

Question 5

Which bus does the man want to take?

Accepted Answer

Number 12

Answer

Number 10

Answer

Number 11

Answer

Number 15

Question 6

A teacher says: "Remember to submit your essays by Friday. Late submissions will lose 10% of the grade for every day they are delayed. If you have any questions, feel free to email me."

By what day must the essays be submitted?

Accepted Answer

Friday

Answer

Wednesday

Answer

Thursday

Answer

Saturday

Question 7

What happens if a student submits the essay late?

Accepted Answer

Answer

It will not be graded.

Answer

It will lose 10% of the grade for each day of delay.

Answer

It will lose 20% of the grade for each day of delay.

Answer

It will be returned to the student.

Question 8

How can students ask questions about the assignment?

Accepted Answer

By emailing the teacher

Answer

By visiting the teacher's office

Answer

By calling the teacher

Answer

By asking during class

Question 9

A weather report: "Good morning! Today’s weather will be sunny with a high of 25°C. However, there’s a chance of light rain in the evening. Tomorrow will be cooler, with temperatures around 20°C and partly cloudy skies."

What is today’s weather like?

Accepted Answer

Sunny with a high of 25°C

Answer

Rainy all day

Answer

Cloudy with a high of 20°C

Answer

Snowy with a high of 10°C

Question 10

When is there a chance of rain?

Accepted Answer

In the evening

Answer

In the morning

Answer

In the afternoon

Answer

At night

Audio Clip Scenario 1: A person says: "Hi, this is Lisa.I’m calling to remind you about the meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the conference room.Please let me know if you’re available." What is the purpose of Lisa’s message?

Audio Clip Scenario 1:
A person says: "Hi, this is Lisa.
I’m calling to remind you about the meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the conference room.
Please let me know if you’re available."
What is the purpose of Lisa’s message?