Versant Listening Comprehension Flashcards

You hear a short passage: 'The library will close early on Friday for maintenance. It will reopen on Saturday at ten.' Question: When will the library reopen?

Answer: Saturday at ten

The passage states the library reopens Saturday at ten.

You hear: 'Tom usually takes the bus to work, but today his car was repaired, so he drove.' How did Tom get to work today?

Answer: By car

The word 'but' signals a change from his usual routine; today he drove.

In a Versant 'Conversations' item, two speakers talk: Speaker A: 'Are you coming to the picnic on Sunday?' Speaker B: 'I'd love to, but I have to work.' Question: Will Speaker B attend the picnic?

Answer: No, Speaker B has to work

'I'd love to, but' is a polite way to decline.

You hear: 'The flight was delayed by two hours, so we arrived in Chicago at midnight instead of ten.' What was the original scheduled arrival time?

Answer: Ten o'clock

'Instead of ten' tells you the planned arrival was ten o'clock.

You hear a passage: 'Sarah studied biology at university. After graduating, she worked in a hospital laboratory for three years before becoming a science teacher.' What is Sarah's current job?

Answer: Science teacher

The sequence ends with her becoming a science teacher, her most recent role.

You hear: 'If it doesn't rain tomorrow, the outdoor concert will go ahead as planned. Otherwise it will move to the community hall.' Where will the concert be held if it rains?

Answer: At the community hall

'Otherwise' introduces what happens if the condition (no rain) is not met.