OOPT - Oxford Online Placement Listening for Detail Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Listen to a university announcement about a change to a lecture schedule. The speaker says: 'Attention students in the Introduction to Psychology course. This morning's 10:00 AM lecture, originally scheduled for Lecture Theatre 4B, has been moved due to a technical issue with the projector. The lecture will now take place at 11:00 AM in Seminar Room 3C on the third floor. We apologize for any inconvenience.' Where will the lecture now take place?
- In Lecture Theatre 4B
- In Seminar Room 4B
- In Lecture Theatre 3C
- In Seminar Room 3C (Correct answer)
Correct answer: In Seminar Room 3C
The correct answer is 'In Seminar Room 3C'. The announcement explicitly states that the original location was Lecture Theatre 4B, but the new location is Seminar Room 3C.
Question 2: Listen to a short conversation between two friends making plans. Man: 'Hi, Sarah. Are we still on for the cinema tonight?' Woman: 'Yes, definitely! The film, 'Starlight Express', starts at 7:30 PM. I was thinking we could meet a bit earlier, maybe around 7:15 PM?' Man: 'Sounds good. Where should we meet?' Woman: 'How about right outside the main entrance? I might need to grab some snacks first, but I'll meet you there at 7:15.' Man: 'Perfect. See you then.' What did the two friends agree on?
- To meet at 7:30 PM inside the cinema.
- To buy snacks together before the movie.
- To meet outside the main entrance at 7:15 PM. (Correct answer)
- To watch a movie called 'Starlight Express' at 7:15 PM.
Correct answer: To meet outside the main entrance at 7:15 PM.
The correct answer is 'To meet outside the main entrance at 7:15 PM.' The woman suggests this time and place, and the man agrees by saying 'Perfect.' While one friend mentioned buying snacks, they did not agree to do it together.
Question 3: Listen to a weather forecast on the radio. The forecaster says: 'Good morning. Looking at the weather for today, the morning will be mostly cloudy with a small chance of rain. However, the clouds will clear, leading to some lovely sunny spells this afternoon, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 18 degrees Celsius. Later in the evening, skies will be clear, but it will feel much colder as the temperature drops to around 9 degrees.' What is the highest temperature expected during the afternoon?
- 18 degrees (Correct answer)
- 9 degrees
- A small chance of rain
- It is not mentioned
Correct answer: 18 degrees
The correct answer is '18 degrees'. The forecaster explicitly states that during the sunny spells in the afternoon, temperatures are 'expected to reach a high of 18 degrees Celsius'. 9 degrees is the evening temperature.
Question 4: Listen to a customer service phone call. The caller says: 'Hello, I'm calling about an online order I received today. My order number is AX45-B7. I ordered the blue jacket, which I did receive, but the problem is the sizing. I definitely ordered a size Large, but the one you sent me is a Medium. I'd like to arrange an exchange for the correct size.' What is the specific problem with the customer's order?
- The wrong item was delivered.
- The delivery was late.
- The jacket was the wrong colour.
- The item was the wrong size. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The item was the wrong size.
The correct answer is 'The item was the wrong size.' The caller clearly states she received the correct item (a blue jacket) but was sent a Medium instead of the Large she ordered.
Question 5: Listen to a tour guide in a museum. The guide says: 'And here in our Egyptian gallery, we have a truly remarkable piece. This painted wooden panel is from the 18th Dynasty and is famous for its vibrant use of lapis lazuli blue. A team of British archaeologists was thrilled to uncover it during a dig in 1922. As you can see, the condition is extraordinary for its age.' Which of the following details about the panel is mentioned by the guide?
- It was damaged during its discovery.
- It was found in the year 1922. (Correct answer)
- It is the oldest item in the gallery.
- It was painted by a famous artist.
Correct answer: It was found in the year 1922.
The correct answer is 'It was found in the year 1922.' The tour guide explicitly states that archaeologists uncovered the panel in 1922. The other details are plausible but are not mentioned in the commentary.
Question 6: Listen to a conversation between two colleagues about a business trip. Jane: 'Hi Mark. Are you all set for your trip to Berlin?' Mark: 'Almost. My flight is on Wednesday morning. I've booked my hotel, and my main presentation is scheduled for 2 PM on Thursday. I just need to remember to book a taxi to the airport.' Jane: 'Okay, sounds like you're organized. Just don't forget to print your presentation slides. The hotel business center can be unreliable.' What does Jane remind Mark to do?
- Book a taxi to the airport.
- Give his presentation at 2 PM.
- Fly to Berlin on Wednesday.
- Print his presentation slides. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Print his presentation slides.
The correct answer is 'Print his presentation slides.' Mark mentions the other details himself (booking a taxi, his flight day, presentation time), but Jane's specific piece of advice is a reminder to print his slides.
OOPT - Oxford Online Placement Listening for Detail Questions and Answers 1
Listen to a university announcement about a change to a lecture schedule.
The speaker says: 'Attention students in the Introduction to Psychology course.
This morning's 10:00 AM lecture, originally scheduled for Lecture Theatre 4B, has been moved due to a technical issue with the projector.
The lecture will now take place at 11:00 AM in Seminar Room 3C on the third floor.
We apologize for any inconvenience.'
Where will the lecture now take place?