OOPT - Oxford Online Placement Listening for Detail Questions and Answers

Question 1

Listen to a university announcement about a change to a lecture schedule. The speaker says: 'Attention students in the Introduction to Psychology course. This morning's 10:00 AM lecture, originally scheduled for Lecture Theatre 4B, has been moved due to a technical issue with the projector. The lecture will now take place at 11:00 AM in Seminar Room 3C on the third floor. We apologize for any inconvenience.'

Where will the lecture now take place?

Accepted Answer

In Seminar Room 3C

Answer

The correct answer is 'In Seminar Room 3C'. The announcement explicitly states that the original location was Lecture Theatre 4B, but the new location is Seminar Room 3C.

Question 2

Listen to a short conversation between two friends making plans. Man: 'Hi, Sarah. Are we still on for the cinema tonight?' Woman: 'Yes, definitely! The film, 'Starlight Express', starts at 7:30 PM. I was thinking we could meet a bit earlier, maybe around 7:15 PM?' Man: 'Sounds good. Where should we meet?' Woman: 'How about right outside the main entrance? I might need to grab some snacks first, but I'll meet you there at 7:15.' Man: 'Perfect. See you then.'

What did the two friends agree on?

Accepted Answer

To meet outside the main entrance at 7:15 PM.

Answer

The correct answer is 'To meet outside the main entrance at 7:15 PM.' The woman suggests this time and place, and the man agrees by saying 'Perfect.' While one friend mentioned buying snacks, they did not agree to do it together.

Question 3

Listen to a weather forecast on the radio. The forecaster says: 'Good morning. Looking at the weather for today, the morning will be mostly cloudy with a small chance of rain. However, the clouds will clear, leading to some lovely sunny spells this afternoon, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 18 degrees Celsius. Later in the evening, skies will be clear, but it will feel much colder as the temperature drops to around 9 degrees.'

What is the highest temperature expected during the afternoon?

Accepted Answer

18 degrees

Answer

The correct answer is '18 degrees'. The forecaster explicitly states that during the sunny spells in the afternoon, temperatures are 'expected to reach a high of 18 degrees Celsius'. 9 degrees is the evening temperature.

Question 4

Listen to a customer service phone call. The caller says: 'Hello, I'm calling about an online order I received today. My order number is AX45-B7. I ordered the blue jacket, which I did receive, but the problem is the sizing. I definitely ordered a size Large, but the one you sent me is a Medium. I'd like to arrange an exchange for the correct size.'

What is the specific problem with the customer's order?

Accepted Answer

The item was the wrong size.

Answer

The correct answer is 'The item was the wrong size.' The caller clearly states she received the correct item (a blue jacket) but was sent a Medium instead of the Large she ordered.

Question 5

Listen to a tour guide in a museum. The guide says: 'And here in our Egyptian gallery, we have a truly remarkable piece. This painted wooden panel is from the 18th Dynasty and is famous for its vibrant use of lapis lazuli blue. A team of British archaeologists was thrilled to uncover it during a dig in 1922. As you can see, the condition is extraordinary for its age.'

Which of the following details about the panel is mentioned by the guide?

Accepted Answer

It was found in the year 1922.

Answer

The correct answer is 'It was found in the year 1922.' The tour guide explicitly states that archaeologists uncovered the panel in 1922. The other details are plausible but are not mentioned in the commentary.

(OOPT) Oxford Online Placement Test Practice Test

(OOPT) Oxford Online Placement Test Practice Test

OOPT - Oxford Online Placement Listening for Detail Questions and Answers