Listening Comprehension: Conversations Flashcards

A receptionist says: 'Dr. Patel is running about fifteen minutes behind schedule. Would you like to wait or reschedule?' What is the receptionist communicating?

Answer: Dr. Patel's appointments are delayed by fifteen minutes.

'Running behind schedule' means the doctor's appointments are delayed from the planned times.

A man says on the phone: 'I've been trying to reach you all morning. I thought something might have happened.' What emotion is the man most likely expressing?

Answer: Relief mixed with concern after worrying.

The man's words suggest he was worried and is now relieved to make contact.

Two friends are talking. Friend A: 'I heard you got the promotion!' Friend B: 'Not exactly — they said they'd keep me in mind for the next round.' What does Friend B mean?

Answer: She did not get the promotion this time.

'Keep me in mind for the next round' means she was not selected now but may be considered later.

A landlord tells a tenant: 'I'll need at least 48 hours' notice before entering your unit for any non-emergency repairs.' What is the landlord explaining?

Answer: The landlord requires advance warning before visiting the apartment.

'48 hours' notice' means the landlord must be informed two days before a non-urgent visit.

A woman says to her coworker: 'Honestly, the new software has been more trouble than it's worth. We spend half our time troubleshooting it.' What is the woman's opinion of the software?

Answer: She believes the software causes more problems than it solves.

'More trouble than it's worth' is an idiom meaning something creates more problems than benefits.

At a job interview, the interviewer asks: 'Where do you see yourself in five years?' The candidate replies: 'I hope to have grown into a leadership role within this organization.' What does the candidate want?

Answer: To be promoted to a management position at this company.

'Grown into a leadership role within this organization' means the candidate wants to advance to management here.

A husband tells his wife: 'I know you've had a long day — why don't I take care of dinner tonight?' What is the husband offering?

Answer: To prepare or arrange the evening meal for her.

'Take care of dinner' means the husband will handle cooking or getting food that evening.