JLPT Listening Point Comprehension 3

Question 1

A woman is listening to a train station announcement. She hears that the express train to Kyoto on Track 4 is delayed by 20 minutes due to signal trouble, while the local train on Track 2 departs on time. She wants the fastest train to Kyoto. What should she expect?

Accepted Answer

Wait on Track 4 for 20 minutes

Answer

The express is the fastest option but she must wait 20 minutes on Track 4 for it.

Question 2

Two friends discuss which café to visit. One suggests the new place near the station because it has good cake, but the other says it closes at 5 PM and it is already 4:30. They agree to go to the old café instead. Why?

Accepted Answer

The new café will close soon

Answer

They choose the old café because there is not enough time before the new café closes.

Question 3

A professor announces that the midterm exam will cover Chapters 1 through 5, but Chapter 3 will not be included because it was not finished in class. Which chapters are on the exam?

Accepted Answer

Chapters 1, 2, 4, and 5

Answer

Chapter 3 is excluded, so the exam covers Chapters 1, 2, 4, and 5.

Question 4

A shop assistant tells a customer that the blue jacket he wants is sold out in size M but is available in size S and L. The customer says he usually wears M but could try L. What size will he likely take?

Accepted Answer

Large

Answer

Since M is unavailable, the customer considers trying the L size.

Question 5

During a weather forecast, the announcer says tomorrow will be sunny in the morning and cloudy in the afternoon, with a chance of rain in the evening. A listener plans an outdoor picnic for 2 PM. What weather should she prepare for?

Accepted Answer

Cloudy skies

Answer

The 2 PM picnic falls in the afternoon, which is described as cloudy.

JLPT - Japanese Language Proficiency Test Practice Test

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JLPT Listening Point Comprehension 3