Listening Comprehension Skills Flashcards

A student tells an advisor, "I was hoping to take the advanced course, but I haven't completed the prerequisite." What will the advisor most likely suggest?

Answer: Taking the required introductory course first

A missing prerequisite is normally solved by completing the required earlier course.

A lecturer says, "This is the part that tends to show up on exams." What is the purpose of this statement?

Answer: To emphasize that the information is important

Speakers use such remarks to highlight key information the listener should remember.

In a conversation, a man says, "The museum is free on Tuesdays, so why don't we wait until then?" What is the man suggesting?

Answer: Visiting the museum on Tuesday to save money

"Why don't we" introduces a suggestion, and the reason is the free admission on Tuesdays.

A lecturer describes three stages of a process using "first," "after that," and "finally." What question type is most likely to follow?

Answer: A question about the order of events

Sequence signal words indicate the listener should track the order of stages.

A woman says, "I'm not sure that plan will work. Have you considered the cost?" What is her attitude toward the plan?

Answer: Doubtful

Her uncertainty and question about cost show she has doubts about the plan.

In a lecture, the professor mentions a personal story about getting lost while hiking to illustrate map-reading skills. Why does the professor tell the story?

Answer: To give a real example of the concept being taught

Anecdotes in lectures typically serve as examples that illustrate the main point.

A speaker says, "The meeting was supposed to start at nine, but it got pushed back an hour." When did the meeting start?

Answer: At ten o'clock

"Pushed back" means delayed, so nine plus one hour is ten.