Listening for Detail Flashcards
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You hear: 'The conference runs from the 14th to the 17th, with registration opening on the 13th.' When does registration open?
Answer: 13th
Registration opens on the 13th — the day before the conference starts on the 14th.
A travel agent says: 'The room rate is 85 pounds per night on weekdays and 110 pounds on weekends. Breakfast adds an extra 12 pounds per person.' What is the weekday rate without breakfast?
Answer: 85 pounds
The weekday rate is 85 pounds per night. The 12 pounds is for breakfast, which is extra.
A news broadcast states: 'Police are looking for a man aged between 30 and 40, around 1.8 metres tall, with dark hair and wearing a blue jacket.' What colour is the suspect's jacket?
Answer: Blue
The suspect is wearing a blue jacket. 'Dark hair' is a separate descriptor referring to hair, not the jacket colour.
You hear: 'Doors open at 7:30, the support act starts at 8:00, and the main act is on stage at 9:15.' When does the main act perform?
Answer: 9:15
The main act performs at 9:15. 7:30 is doors open and 8:00 is the support act.
A customer service message says: 'Our opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm. We are closed on Sundays.' When do they close on Saturday?
Answer: 4pm
Saturday closing time is 4pm. The 6pm closing applies to weekdays only.
A speaker mentions: 'The survey had 2,450 respondents in total — 1,200 women, 1,150 men, and 100 who preferred not to specify their gender.' How many men took part?
Answer: 1,150
1,150 men took part. 1,200 is the number of women, and 2,450 is the total.