JLPT Listening Point Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In a point comprehension task, a woman calls a hotel to confirm her reservation. She is told the check-in time is 3 PM, but early check-in may be available if she calls ahead. What is the key point she must do to get early check-in?
- Pay an extra fee at the front desk
- Call the hotel in advance to request it (Correct answer)
- Arrive before noon without notice
- Book a different room category online
Correct answer: Call the hotel in advance to request it
The hotel clerk states that calling ahead is required to arrange early check-in.
Question 2: A man asks his coworker where the meeting room for the 2 PM conference is. The coworker says it was changed from Room 3 to Room 7 on the second floor. Where should the man go?
- Room 3 on the first floor
- Room 7 on the first floor
- Room 3 on the second floor
- Room 7 on the second floor (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Room 7 on the second floor
The coworker specifies the new location is Room 7 on the second floor.
Question 3: A student asks a librarian how long she can borrow a book. The librarian says regular books are two weeks, but new arrivals are one week only. The student picks up a new arrival. How long can she keep it?
- One week (Correct answer)
- Two weeks
- Three days
- One month
Correct answer: One week
New arrivals have a shorter loan period of one week according to the librarian.
Question 4: During a radio announcement, listeners are told that the festival originally scheduled for Saturday has been moved due to rain. It will now be held on Sunday starting at 10 AM instead of 11 AM. What changed?
- Only the date changed
- Only the start time changed
- Both the date and start time changed (Correct answer)
- The location and date changed
Correct answer: Both the date and start time changed
The announcement states both the day (Saturday to Sunday) and the start time (11 AM to 10 AM) were changed.
Question 5: A customer at a pharmacy asks whether she needs a prescription for a particular medicine. The pharmacist says that version A requires a prescription, but version B is available over the counter. The customer wants to buy without a prescription. Which should she choose?
- Version A
- Version B (Correct answer)
- Either version
- Neither version
Correct answer: Version B
Version B is the over-the-counter option that does not require a prescription.
Question 6: A teacher tells students that the homework deadline is Friday for most assignments, but the essay must be submitted by Thursday because she needs extra grading time. When is the essay due?
- Wednesday
- Thursday (Correct answer)
- Friday
- Monday
Correct answer: Thursday
The teacher specifically states the essay deadline is Thursday, one day earlier than the general deadline.
Question 7: A man telephones a dentist office to reschedule his appointment. The receptionist offers Tuesday at 10 AM or Thursday at 2 PM. He says Tuesday mornings are difficult but Thursday afternoon is fine. When will his appointment be?
- Tuesday at 10 AM
- Tuesday at 2 PM
- Thursday at 10 AM
- Thursday at 2 PM (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Thursday at 2 PM
He accepts the Thursday afternoon slot after declining the Tuesday morning option.
JLPT Listening Point Comprehension 2
In a point comprehension task, a woman calls a hotel to confirm her reservation.
She is told the check-in time is 3 PM, but early check-in may be available if she calls ahead.
What is the key point she must do to get early check-in?