SELT - Skills for English Listening for Specific Details Questions and Answers

Question 1

You will hear a man booking a taxi. What time is the taxi booked for?

Accepted Answer

8:15 PM

Answer

The man says, 'I need a taxi for this evening, please. For quarter past eight.' Quarter past eight is 8:15 PM. The other times are mentioned as incorrect suggestions by the operator or are not mentioned at all.

Question 2

You will hear a woman leaving a voicemail message for her friend about a concert. Which of the following is the main reason for her call?

Accepted Answer

To tell her friend where they should meet.

Answer

The woman says, 'Hi Sarah, it's me. Just calling about the concert tonight. I've got the tickets. How about we meet outside the main entrance? That's probably the easiest place.' The primary purpose of her call is to arrange a meeting point.

Question 3

Listen to a university lecture announcement. On which floor is the history lecture being held?

Accepted Answer

The third floor

Answer

The announcement states, 'Attention students. Due to a scheduling conflict, the Introduction to Modern History lecture in Room 201 has been moved to Room 305.' In many buildings, a room number starting with '3' indicates it is on the third floor.

Question 4

You will hear a conversation in a shop between a customer and a sales assistant. What item does the customer decide to buy?

Accepted Answer

A blue jumper

Answer

The customer initially asks about a red shirt but is told it's out of stock. The assistant then shows them a blue jumper. The customer says, 'Oh, that's lovely. Yes, I'll take the blue jumper, please.'

Question 5

Listen to a recorded message on a telephone helpline for a bank. To report a lost or stolen card, which number should the caller press?

Accepted Answer

Press 1

Answer

The recorded message says, 'For account balances, press 2. To speak to an advisor, press 3. If your card has been lost or stolen, please press 1 now.' Therefore, the correct option is to press 1.

(SELT) Skills for English Practice Test

(SELT) Skills for English Practice Test

SELT - Skills for English Listening for Specific Details Questions and Answers