PTE Listening for Detail 2

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?

Accepted Answer

1,200

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

January 2020

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

4 degrees Celsius

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

$1.8 million

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

35

Answer

The standard upper age limit is 35; 40 applies only as an exception for veterans.

PTE Practice Test

PTE Practice Test

PTE Listening for Detail 2