Listening: Multiple Choice and Map Labelling Flashcards

You hear: 'The library is currently closed for refurbishment. While it remains closed, students can access books from the temporary facility located north of the main car park, next to the sports hall.' Where is the temporary facility?

Answer: North of the main car park, next to the sports hall

The speaker clearly states the temporary facility is located north of the main car park, next to the sports hall.

You hear: 'Take the path past the pond. When you reach the junction, don't go left toward the picnic area — go straight on. The bird hide is the first building on your right.' According to the directions, where is the bird hide?

Answer: Straight on at the junction, first building on the right

The speaker says to go straight at the junction and the bird hide is the first building on the right.

A guide says: 'The ticket office used to be near the entrance, but it has moved. It is now adjacent to the gift shop, which is directly opposite the café.' On the map, if the café is labeled G, which label most likely marks the ticket office?

Answer: The building adjacent to the gift shop opposite G

The ticket office is now adjacent to the gift shop, which is directly opposite the café (G), so it is near the building opposite G.

You hear a tour recording: 'On your left is the Roman gallery; on your right, the gift shop. If you continue past the café, you will find the medieval gallery at the far end of the corridor.' Where is the medieval gallery?

Answer: At the far end of the corridor, past the café

The recording states the medieval gallery is at the far end of the corridor, past the café.

In a lecture about noise pollution, a professor says: 'Studies show traffic noise affects not only sleep but also cardiovascular health, cognitive performance in children, AND mental wellbeing in adults.' Which THREE areas are mentioned as affected by traffic noise?

Answer: Sleep, cardiovascular health, and cognitive performance in children

The professor explicitly lists sleep, cardiovascular health, and cognitive performance in children as three areas affected.

You hear: 'Registrations close on the 14th — that's two weeks earlier than last year. Please note the venue has also changed: it's no longer the town hall but the community centre on Park Road.' What has changed compared to last year?

Answer: The closing date and the venue

The speaker mentions two changes: the registration closing date (two weeks earlier) and the venue (community centre instead of town hall).

A receptionist says: 'The swimming pool is open Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Saturdays it closes at 6 p.m. It's closed all day Sunday.' A visitor asks about Saturday evening. Which answer is correct?

Answer: The pool closes at 6 p.m. on Saturdays

The receptionist states that on Saturdays the pool closes at 6 p.m., which is earlier than weekdays.