APTIS Listening for Specific Information 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A caller asks about a gym membership. The receptionist says the pool is open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., but closed on Sundays for maintenance. On which day is the pool closed?
- Monday
- Saturday
- Sunday (Correct answer)
- Friday
Correct answer: Sunday
The receptionist specifically states the pool is closed on Sundays for maintenance.
Question 2: A radio announcer says: 'The concert will be held at Riverside Park, not at the downtown arena as previously advertised.' Where will the concert take place?
- Downtown arena
- Riverside Park (Correct answer)
- City Hall
- Central Stadium
Correct answer: Riverside Park
The announcer corrects the earlier information by stating the venue is Riverside Park.
Question 3: A teacher tells students: 'Your essays are due on Thursday, but if you need an extension, you can submit by Friday noon at the latest.' What is the final deadline with an extension?
- Thursday midnight
- Friday noon (Correct answer)
- Friday midnight
- Saturday morning
Correct answer: Friday noon
The teacher explicitly says the latest possible submission time with an extension is Friday noon.
Question 4: A weather forecast states: 'Expect heavy rain in the morning, clearing by early afternoon, with temperatures dropping to 45°F overnight.' What is the overnight temperature?
- 45°F (Correct answer)
- 50°F
- 55°F
- 40°F
Correct answer: 45°F
The forecast specifically mentions temperatures dropping to 45°F overnight.
Question 5: A customer service agent says: 'Your order shipped on the 12th and typically takes three to five business days to arrive.' If today is the 12th, when is the earliest expected delivery?
- The 13th
- The 15th (Correct answer)
- The 17th
- The 14th
Correct answer: The 15th
Three business days after the 12th (counting 13th, 14th, 15th) gives the 15th as the earliest arrival.
Question 6: A museum guide announces: 'Photography is permitted in all galleries except the Egyptian collection and the temporary exhibition hall.' Where is photography NOT allowed?
- The modern art gallery
- The Egyptian collection (Correct answer)
- The main entrance
- The gift shop
Correct answer: The Egyptian collection
The guide specifically names the Egyptian collection as one of the areas where photography is not permitted.
Question 7: A voicemail message says: 'Hi, this is Dr. Patel's office confirming your appointment on the 3rd at two-thirty in the afternoon.' What time is the appointment?
- 2:00 p.m.
- 2:30 p.m. (Correct answer)
- 3:00 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
Correct answer: 2:30 p.m.
The message clearly states 'two-thirty in the afternoon,' which is 2:30 p.m.
APTIS Listening for Specific Information 2
A caller asks about a gym membership.
The receptionist says the pool is open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., but closed on Sundays for maintenance.
On which day is the pool closed?