APTIS Listening for Specific Information 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A hotel front desk clerk says: 'Checkout is normally at eleven, but we can offer you a late checkout until one o'clock for an additional twenty dollars.' What is the standard checkout time?
- 10:00 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m. (Correct answer)
- 12:00 p.m.
- 1:00 p.m.
Correct answer: 11:00 a.m.
The clerk states that normal checkout is at eleven, with a late option available for a fee.
Question 2: A job posting is read aloud: 'Applicants must have at least three years of experience in marketing, a bachelor's degree, and proficiency in two or more languages.' How many years of experience are required?
- One year
- Two years
- Three years (Correct answer)
- Five years
Correct answer: Three years
The posting clearly states a minimum of three years of marketing experience is required.
Question 3: A transit announcement says: 'Due to track maintenance, the Green Line will not stop at Central Station this weekend. Use the free shuttle bus instead.' What replacement service is offered?
- A taxi service
- A free shuttle bus (Correct answer)
- A paid express bus
- The Blue Line
Correct answer: A free shuttle bus
The announcement specifies a free shuttle bus as the replacement for the Central Station stop.
Question 4: A pharmacist says: 'Take one tablet three times a day with food. Do not take more than four tablets in a twenty-four-hour period.' What is the maximum daily dose?
- Two tablets
- Three tablets
- Four tablets (Correct answer)
- Six tablets
Correct answer: Four tablets
The pharmacist explicitly states the maximum is four tablets in a twenty-four-hour period.
Question 5: A tour guide says: 'The castle was built in 1348, destroyed by fire in 1502, and rebuilt in its current form by 1567.' In what year was the castle rebuilt?
- 1348
- 1502
- 1567 (Correct answer)
- 1600
Correct answer: 1567
The guide states the castle was rebuilt in its current form by 1567.
Question 6: A fitness instructor announces: 'Class starts at six sharp. If you arrive more than five minutes late, please wait for the next session to avoid disrupting the group.' How late can you be before being turned away?
- 2 minutes
- 5 minutes (Correct answer)
- 10 minutes
- 15 minutes
Correct answer: 5 minutes
The instructor states that arriving more than five minutes late means you must wait for the next session.
Question 7: A conference organizer says: 'Lunch breaks are from 12:30 to 1:45, and afternoon sessions resume immediately after. The keynote is the last event at 4 p.m.' When does the afternoon session start?
- 12:30 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
- 1:45 p.m. (Correct answer)
- 2:00 p.m.
Correct answer: 1:45 p.m.
The organizer says afternoon sessions resume immediately after the lunch break ends at 1:45.
APTIS Listening for Specific Information 4
A hotel front desk clerk says: 'Checkout is normally at eleven, but we can offer you a late checkout until one o'clock for an additional twenty dollars.' What is the standard checkout time?