Listening: Identifying Key Information Flashcards

You hear a woman leaving a voicemail: 'Hi, I booked a table for six people at seven-thirty, but we actually need it for eight.' What correction is she making?

Answer: The number of people

She originally booked for six people but now needs the table for eight.

A recorded announcement says: 'The swimming pool is open Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on weekends from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.' When does the pool close on Saturday?

Answer: 6 p.m.

The announcement states weekend hours end at 6 p.m.

You hear two friends talking. The boy says: 'I thought we were meeting at the library, but Anna said the café.' Where will they meet?

Answer: The café

Anna confirmed the meeting place is the café, overriding the boy's assumption.

A shop assistant says: 'That jacket is forty-five dollars, but with your discount card it comes to thirty-six.' How much does the customer pay?

Answer: $36

After applying the discount card, the final price is thirty-six dollars.

You hear a weather report: 'Expect sunny skies this morning, but clouds will move in during the afternoon with possible light rain by evening.' What is the evening forecast?

Answer: Light rain

The forecast predicts possible light rain arriving by evening.

A teacher tells students: 'Your essays are due Thursday, not Wednesday as I said before. Sorry for the confusion.' When are the essays due?

Answer: Thursday

The teacher corrects the deadline to Thursday.

You hear a man on the phone: 'I need to cancel my dentist appointment on the fourteenth and rebook it for the twenty-first.' On which date is his new appointment?

Answer: The twenty-first

He cancels the fourteenth and books a new appointment for the twenty-first.