Listening for Specific Details Flashcards
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A speaker announces: 'The library closes at 6 PM on weekdays, but on Saturdays it closes at 4 PM.' What time does the library close on Saturday?
Answer: 4 PM
The speaker specifically states the Saturday closing time is 4 PM, which differs from the weekday time.
You hear: 'Please bring your passport, two recent utility bills, and a bank statement to the appointment.' How many utility bills are required?
Answer: Two
The speaker explicitly states 'two recent utility bills' as one of the required documents.
A radio presenter says: 'Temperatures will reach a high of 78 degrees tomorrow, down from today's record of 85 degrees.' What is tomorrow's forecasted high?
Answer: 78 degrees
The presenter says temperatures will reach 78 degrees tomorrow, while 85 was today's record.
An instructor says: 'Submit your essay by midnight on Thursday. Late submissions will not be accepted after Friday noon.' When is the essay due?
Answer: Thursday midnight
The instructor sets the submission deadline as midnight on Thursday.
A voicemail says: 'Your appointment has been moved from Room 12 to Room 24 on the third floor.' Where should the listener go?
Answer: Room 24, third floor
The voicemail states the new location is Room 24 on the third floor.
A speaker says: 'Registration costs $45 for adults, $20 for children under 12, and seniors receive a 50% discount.' How much do children pay?
Answer: $20
The speaker explicitly states children under 12 pay $20.
An announcement states: 'The next bus to downtown departs at 3:15, followed by buses at 3:45 and 4:10.' What time is the second bus?
Answer: 3:45
The announcement lists three departure times; the second is 3:45.