PTE Listening for Detail 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A speaker describes a process: 'First the data is collected, then it is cleaned and sorted, and finally it is analyzed by the research team.' What is the second step?
- Analysis by the research team
- Collection of data
- Cleaning and sorting (Correct answer)
- Publication of results
Correct answer: Cleaning and sorting
The second step in the described process is cleaning and sorting the data.
Question 2: A talk explains: 'Participants must register online, submit proof of identity, and then attend an orientation session before accessing the facility.' What must participants do immediately before accessing the facility?
- Register online
- Pay a fee
- Attend an orientation session (Correct answer)
- Submit proof of identity
Correct answer: Attend an orientation session
Attending the orientation session is the final step before accessing the facility.
Question 3: A lecture states: 'The committee reviews proposals in the fall, shortlists candidates in December, and announces winners in February.' When are candidates shortlisted?
- February
- October
- December (Correct answer)
- January
Correct answer: December
The speaker says shortlisting takes place in December, between the fall review and February announcement.
Question 4: A recording says: 'The software update must be downloaded, installed, and verified before the old version can be safely removed.' Which action comes immediately after installation?
- Downloading
- Removing the old version
- Restarting the computer
- Verification (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Verification
According to the sequence, verification follows installation and precedes removing the old version.
Question 5: A speaker explains: 'Employees are evaluated annually, but those on probation are reviewed every three months.' How often are probationary employees reviewed?
- Annually
- Monthly
- Every six months
- Every three months (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Every three months
The speaker distinguishes that probationary employees are reviewed every three months, not annually.
Question 6: A talk describes: 'To apply, candidates must complete a written test, pass a physical examination, and undergo a background check.' What is the final requirement mentioned?
- Written test
- Interview
- Background check (Correct answer)
- Physical examination
Correct answer: Background check
A background check is the last requirement listed by the speaker.
Question 7: A recording notes: 'The factory operates three shifts: a morning shift from 6 AM to 2 PM, an afternoon shift from 2 PM to 10 PM, and a night shift from 10 PM to 6 AM.' When does the afternoon shift end?
- 6 AM
- 6 PM
- 10 AM
- 10 PM (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 10 PM
The afternoon shift runs from 2 PM to 10 PM as explicitly stated by the speaker.
PTE Listening for Detail 3
A speaker describes a process: 'First the data is collected, then it is cleaned and sorted, and finally it is analyzed by the research team.' What is the second step?