PTE Listening for Detail 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A lecture states: 'The survey was conducted over a period of six weeks, involving 1,200 participants from three different cities.' How many participants were involved?
- 600
- 1,200 (Correct answer)
- 1,020
- 2,100
Correct answer: 1,200
The speaker explicitly states 1,200 participants were involved in the survey.
Question 2: A talk mentions: 'The policy was introduced in March 2019 but did not take effect until January 2020.' When did the policy take effect?
- March 2019
- January 2019
- January 2020 (Correct answer)
- March 2020
Correct answer: January 2020
The speaker distinguishes between when the policy was introduced (March 2019) and when it took effect (January 2020).
Question 3: A recording says: 'Temperatures in the region dropped by 4 degrees Celsius over a span of just two days.' By how much did temperatures drop?
- 2 degrees Celsius
- 6 degrees Celsius
- 4 degrees Fahrenheit
- 4 degrees Celsius (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 4 degrees Celsius
The speaker clearly states the drop was 4 degrees Celsius, not Fahrenheit.
Question 4: A speaker explains: 'The budget was cut from $2.5 million to $1.8 million for the upcoming fiscal year.' What is the new budget amount?
- $2.5 million
- $0.7 million
- $1.8 million (Correct answer)
- $3.2 million
Correct answer: $1.8 million
The new budget is $1.8 million after being cut from the original $2.5 million.
Question 5: A talk states: 'The program accepts applicants between the ages of 18 and 35, though exceptions are made for veterans up to age 40.' What is the standard upper age limit?
- 18
- 40
- 35 (Correct answer)
- 30
Correct answer: 35
The standard upper age limit is 35; 40 applies only as an exception for veterans.
Question 6: A lecture notes: 'The experiment was replicated four times across two separate laboratories before the results were published.' How many times was the experiment replicated?
- Two
- Six
- Eight
- Four (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Four
The speaker states the experiment was replicated four times, across two laboratories.
Question 7: A recording states: 'Enrollment fell by 12 percent last semester, the sharpest decline in over a decade.' What percentage did enrollment fall?
- 10 percent
- 12 percent (Correct answer)
- 20 percent
- 15 percent
Correct answer: 12 percent
The speaker specifically states enrollment fell by 12 percent last semester.
PTE Listening for Detail 2
A lecture states: 'The survey was conducted over a period of six weeks, involving 1,200 participants from three different cities.' How many participants were involved?