Listening Comprehension Flashcards
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A speaker says: 'While I appreciate your enthusiasm, we need to table this discussion until the next meeting.' What does 'table' mean in this context?
Answer: Postpone it for later
In American English, 'to table' a discussion means to postpone or set it aside for a later time.
You hear: 'The professor's lecture was rather pedantic.' Based on context clues, what kind of lecture was it?
Answer: Focused on minor details and overly academic
'Pedantic' describes speech or teaching that is excessively focused on minor details or rules.
A radio announcer says: 'Tune in at the top of the hour.' When should listeners tune in?
Answer: At the start of the next hour
'Top of the hour' is an idiomatic expression meaning the beginning of any given hour (e.g., 3:00, 4:00).
You overhear: 'She really went out on a limb recommending him.' What can you infer about her action?
Answer: She took a risk by recommending him
'Going out on a limb' means taking a risk or putting oneself in a vulnerable position.
A speaker uses rising intonation at the end of a statement (e.g., 'You finished the report?'). What does this signal?
Answer: A request for confirmation or surprise
Rising intonation on a statement typically signals surprise, doubt, or a request for confirmation from the listener.
You hear a podcast where the speaker frequently uses 'um,' 'uh,' and 'like.' What do these fillers indicate?
Answer: The speaker is pausing to think or organize thoughts
Filler words like 'um,' 'uh,' and 'like' are natural pauses speakers use while thinking or transitioning between ideas.
A manager says: 'Let's circle back on this after lunch.' What is the manager asking the team to do?
Answer: Revisit the topic later
'Circle back' is a business idiom meaning to return to or revisit a topic at a later time.