Listening: Identifying Key Information Flashcards

You hear a school announcement: 'The science fair has been moved from the gymnasium to the library due to repairs. All students should bring their projects there.' Where should students go?

Answer: The library

The announcement changes the location to the library because the gymnasium is being repaired.

A woman is describing her commute: 'I take the bus to Central Station, then switch to the subway for two stops, and walk the last five minutes.' How does she travel the final part of her journey?

Answer: On foot

She walks for the last five minutes of her commute.

You hear a conversation at a pharmacy. Customer: 'Is this medicine safe to take twice a day?' Pharmacist: 'For your age group, once a day is recommended — twice is too often.' How often should the customer take the medicine?

Answer: Once a day

The pharmacist recommends once a day for the customer's age group.

A recorded message says: 'Our customer service line is open Monday through Saturday. We are closed on Sundays and all federal holidays.' On which day is the service unavailable?

Answer: Sunday

The recording states the service is closed on Sundays.

You hear two colleagues talking. Man: 'Did Maria present the report or did James?' Woman: 'Neither — Tom ended up doing it because the others were busy.' Who presented the report?

Answer: Tom

The woman clarifies that Tom presented the report because Maria and James were busy.

A travel agent says: 'The flight departs at 6:45 in the morning. We recommend arriving at the airport at least two hours before departure.' What time should passengers arrive?

Answer: 4:45 a.m.

Two hours before the 6:45 departure means arriving by 4:45 a.m.

You hear a woman say: 'I wanted to get the blue coat, but they only had it in green and red, so I chose the one closest to blue.' Which coat did she buy?

Answer: Green

She chose green because it is the closest color to blue among the available options.