Listening Comprehension Quiz

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History
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12th Grade
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Easy
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You hear a customer talking to a shop assistant about a coat she bought. What does she want?
a different kind of item
the same item but in a different size
her money back
Answer explanation
The customer is discussing a coat, indicating she likely wants the same item but in a different size, rather than a different item or a refund.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You hear a weather forecast on the radio. Tomorrow, the weather in the east of the country will be
stormy in the morning.
sunny in the afternoon.
foggy in the evening.
Answer explanation
The weather forecast indicates that tomorrow in the east, it will be sunny in the afternoon, which is the correct choice. The other options do not match the forecast provided.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You hear an office worker talking about cycling to work. What does she enjoy most about it?
getting some exercise each morning
avoiding the traffic into town
thinking about the day ahead
Answer explanation
The office worker enjoys cycling to work primarily for the exercise it provides each morning, which contributes to her health and well-being.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You hear a radio announcer talking about a competition for writers of short stories. The man says that one of the rules is that
you have to be over sixteen to enter.
you can submit more than one entry.
your entry must be emailed.
Answer explanation
The correct answer is that you can submit more than one entry. This indicates flexibility in participation, which is a common rule in writing competitions, unlike age or submission method restrictions.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You hear a conversation about reading. The man enjoys reading books which
have characters that remind him of people he knows.
describe situations that he finds highly amusing.
are set in places that he is unlikely ever to visit.
Answer explanation
The man prefers books set in unlikely places because they offer him an escape and a sense of adventure, contrasting with his everyday life. This aligns with the correct choice, as it highlights his enjoyment of imaginative settings.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You hear two people talking about watching films on the Internet. What do they agree about?
the advantages of buying films online
the usefulness of reading film reviews
the pleasure of watching films at home
Answer explanation
They agree on the advantages of buying films online, discussing how it provides convenience and access to a wider selection compared to traditional methods.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You hear a woman at an airport talking on the phone. Why did she miss her flight?
She was held up by traffic.
There was a long queue at check-in.
She went to the wrong terminal.
Answer explanation
The woman missed her flight because there was a long queue at check-in, which likely delayed her from getting to the gate on time. This is a common reason for missing flights, unlike traffic or going to the wrong terminal.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You hear a man talking about his new job. What attracted him to this job?
the type of work
the opportunities for promotion
the salary offered
Answer explanation
The man was attracted to his new job primarily because of the type of work involved. This suggests that the nature of the tasks and responsibilities resonated with him, making it a key factor in his decision.
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