SELT Listening for Specific Details 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: 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?
- 6 PM
- 4 PM (Correct answer)
- 5 PM
- 8 PM
Correct answer: 4 PM
The speaker specifically states the Saturday closing time is 4 PM, which differs from the weekday time.
Question 2: You hear: 'Please bring your passport, two recent utility bills, and a bank statement to the appointment.' How many utility bills are required?
- One
- Three
- Two (Correct answer)
- Four
Correct answer: Two
The speaker explicitly states 'two recent utility bills' as one of the required documents.
Question 3: 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?
- 85 degrees
- 80 degrees
- 78 degrees (Correct answer)
- 75 degrees
Correct answer: 78 degrees
The presenter says temperatures will reach 78 degrees tomorrow, while 85 was today's record.
Question 4: An instructor says: 'Submit your essay by midnight on Thursday. Late submissions will not be accepted after Friday noon.' When is the essay due?
- Friday noon
- Thursday midnight (Correct answer)
- Friday midnight
- Thursday noon
Correct answer: Thursday midnight
The instructor sets the submission deadline as midnight on Thursday.
Question 5: A voicemail says: 'Your appointment has been moved from Room 12 to Room 24 on the third floor.' Where should the listener go?
- Room 12, second floor
- Room 24, second floor
- Room 12, third floor
- Room 24, third floor (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Room 24, third floor
The voicemail states the new location is Room 24 on the third floor.
Question 6: A speaker says: 'Registration costs $45 for adults, $20 for children under 12, and seniors receive a 50% discount.' How much do children pay?
- $45
- $22.50
- $20 (Correct answer)
- $15
Correct answer: $20
The speaker explicitly states children under 12 pay $20.
Question 7: 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?
- 3:15
- 3:30
- 3:45 (Correct answer)
- 4:10
Correct answer: 3:45
The announcement lists three departure times; the second is 3:45.
SELT Listening for Specific Details 2
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?