Listening for Detail Flashcards

A lecturer explains: 'The project was delayed primarily because the lead engineer resigned unexpectedly, not due to budget issues as initially reported.' Why was the project delayed?

Answer: The lead engineer resigned

The speaker clarifies that the resignation of the lead engineer was the primary cause of the delay.

A talk states: 'The school introduced the new curriculum to improve student retention rates, after research showed that engagement had declined over five years.' What was the purpose of the new curriculum?

Answer: To improve student retention rates

The speaker states the curriculum was introduced specifically to improve student retention rates.

A recording says: 'The bridge was closed not because of structural damage, but to allow for routine maintenance that had been postponed twice.' Why was the bridge closed?

Answer: Routine maintenance

The speaker explicitly states the closure was for routine maintenance, not structural damage.

A lecture explains: 'Although funding was the main obstacle for years, the lab expansion was ultimately halted due to zoning regulations.' What halted the lab expansion?

Answer: Zoning regulations

The speaker says the expansion was ultimately halted by zoning regulations, distinguishing this from the earlier funding problem.

A speaker says: 'The charity shifted its focus to clean water initiatives after a needs assessment revealed that sanitation was the community's most urgent concern.' Why did the charity change its focus?

Answer: A needs assessment identified sanitation as most urgent

The speaker specifies that a needs assessment showing sanitation as the most urgent concern prompted the shift.

A talk notes: 'The conference was moved online to reduce costs and to allow international participants who could not travel to attend.' What is one reason the conference went online?

Answer: To reduce costs

The speaker gives two reasons; reducing costs is the first reason explicitly stated.

A recording explains: 'The product recall was issued after laboratory tests found traces of an undisclosed allergen, affecting three batches produced in April.' What triggered the recall?

Answer: An undisclosed allergen found in lab tests

The recall was triggered by laboratory tests detecting an undisclosed allergen in the product batches.