VEPT - Versant English Placement Listening Comprehension: Conversations Questions and Answers

Question 1

You will hear a short conversation. You will then be asked a question about it. You will hear the conversation and the question only once.

(Audio) 
Man: Hi Sarah, do you have a minute to talk about the quarterly report?
Woman: Sure, Mark. I was just about to email you. I've finished the sales figures, but I'm still waiting on the marketing data from John's team.
Man: John told me he'd have it by noon. Once you get it, can you integrate it and send the draft to me? I need to review it before the 3 PM deadline.
Woman: Absolutely. I'll send it over as soon as I have all the pieces.

(Audio) Question: What does the woman need to complete the report?

Accepted Answer

The marketing data.

Answer

The woman explicitly states, 'I'm still waiting on the marketing data from John's team.' This is the final piece of information she needs before she can send the draft to Mark.

Question 2

You will hear a short conversation. You will then be asked a question about it. You will hear the conversation and the question only once.

(Audio) 
Woman: Excuse me, I'm trying to find a book on 19th-century European history, but I can't seem to locate it in the online catalog.
Man: Sometimes the search terms can be tricky. Did you try searching by the author's last name?
Woman: I don't know the author, just the general topic. The title might be 'The Age of Empires,' but I'm not certain.
Man: Let me check the system for you. Ah, it looks like that book has been checked out. It's due back next Tuesday. I can place a hold on it for you if you'd like.

(Audio) Question: What is the status of the book the woman is looking for?

Accepted Answer

It is currently checked out by someone else.

Answer

The man checks the library's system and explicitly states, '...it looks like that book has been checked out.' He offers to place a hold, but this action has not yet been taken.

Question 3

You will hear a short conversation. You will then be asked a question about it. You will hear the conversation and the question only once.

(Audio) 
Man: Hi, I'm calling to see if I can reschedule my appointment with Dr. Evans. It's for this Friday at 10 AM.
Woman: Of course. Let me pull up your file. Can I have your name, please?
Man: It's David Chen.
Woman: Okay, Mr. Chen. I see your appointment. Unfortunately, Dr. Evans is fully booked next week. The earliest I have is the following Monday at 2 PM. Would that work for you?

(Audio) Question: What is the main purpose of the man's call?

Accepted Answer

To change the time of his appointment.

Answer

The man begins the conversation by asking if he can 'reschedule' his appointment. Rescheduling means changing the date or time of an existing arrangement.

Question 4

You will hear a short conversation. You will then be asked a question about it. You will hear the conversation and the question only once.

(Audio) 
Woman: I'm really looking forward to dinner at 'The Blue Lantern' tonight. Did you manage to get a reservation?
Man: I tried to, but when I called this morning, they said they were completely booked for the entire evening.
Woman: Oh, that's a shame. I was really hoping to try their famous seafood pasta.
Man: I know. But don't worry, I made a reservation at that new Italian place downtown instead. I've heard it's just as good.

(Audio) Question: What will the speakers most likely do for dinner?

Accepted Answer

They will eat at a new Italian restaurant.

Answer

After learning that 'The Blue Lantern' was fully booked, the man made an alternative plan. He states, '...I made a reservation at that new Italian place downtown instead.'

Question 5

You will hear a short conversation. You will then be asked a question about it. You will hear the conversation and the question only once.

(Audio) 
Man: Hi, Jane. How's the progress on the Alpha project? We're still on track for the Friday deadline, right?
Woman: Mostly. The design team delivered their mockups yesterday, but we just discovered a major bug in the user authentication module. It's going to take at least two full days to fix.
Man: Two days? That doesn't leave any time for final testing.
Woman: I know. I don't think we can realistically make the Friday deadline anymore.

(Audio) Question: What is the primary issue causing a delay with the Alpha project?

Accepted Answer

A significant technical problem was found.

Answer

The woman identifies the root cause of the delay when she says, '...we just discovered a major bug in the user authentication module.' The lack of testing time is a consequence of this bug, not the primary issue itself.

VEPT - Versant English Placement Test Practice Test

VEPT - Versant English Placement Test Practice Test

VEPT - Versant English Placement Listening Comprehension: Conversations Questions and Answers