ELTIS Listening Comprehension 2

Question 1

A student hears: 'The assembly has been pushed back to 2:00 PM.' What does 'pushed back' mean?

Accepted Answer

Moved to a later time

Answer

'Pushed back' means postponed or rescheduled to a later time.

Question 2

A teacher says: 'The permission slip for the museum trip is due Thursday. No slip, no trip.' What if a student has no slip?

Accepted Answer

Cannot go on the trip

Answer

'No slip, no trip' clearly means without the slip, the student cannot attend.

Question 3

During a fire drill: 'Proceed to the nearest exit in an orderly fashion. Do not run.' What does 'in an orderly fashion' mean?

Accepted Answer

In a calm, organized manner

Answer

'In an orderly fashion' means calmly, systematically, and without chaos.

Question 4

A teacher says: 'I need everyone's eyes up here.' What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Pay attention and look at the teacher

Answer

'Eyes up here' means 'look at me and pay attention.'

Question 5

An announcement states: 'Due to inclement weather, after-school activities are canceled.' What is 'inclement weather'?

Accepted Answer

Severe or unpleasant weather

Answer

'Inclement weather' refers to harsh, severe, or unpleasant conditions.

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