SELT - Skills for English Following Spoken Directions Questions and Answers

Question 1

You will hear a tour guide giving instructions to a group at a museum. According to the guide, which of the following actions is permitted inside the next exhibit?

Accepted Answer

Taking photographs without a flash.

Answer

Touching the displays carefully.

Answer

Bringing in a bottle of water.

Answer

Leaning on the glass cases.

Question 2

Listen to a station announcement about the 14:15 train to Bristol. What is the new platform for the train?

Accepted Answer

Platform 9

Answer

Platform 6

Answer

Platform 14

Answer

Platform 15

Question 3

You will hear a librarian explaining to a new member how to use the self-service machine to return a book. What is the very first step in the process?

Accepted Answer

Scan the barcode inside the book.

Answer

Place the book in the return slot.

Answer

Select 'Return Item' on the screen.

Answer

Wait for a confirmation receipt.

Question 4

You will hear a person leaving a voicemail message with instructions for a pet sitter. What must the pet sitter do immediately after feeding the cat?

Accepted Answer

Check that the back door is locked.

Answer

Let the cat outside for an hour.

Answer

Give the cat its medicine.

Answer

Wash the cat's food bowl.

Question 5

Listen to a university tutor explaining the procedure for submitting an essay. Which of the following is required for the submission to be accepted?

Accepted Answer

Including a cover sheet with a student ID number.

Answer

Submitting a printed copy to the office.

Answer

Emailing the essay directly to the tutor.

Answer

Naming the file with the course title only.

Question 6

You will hear a recorded message at a doctor's surgery. To get the results of a recent test, which number should the caller press?

Accepted Answer

Press 3

Answer

Press 1

Answer

Press 2

Answer

Press 4