VEPT - Versant English Placement Listening Comprehension: Conversations Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You will hear a short conversation. You will then be asked a question about it. You will hear the conversation and the question only once. (Audio) Man: Hi Sarah, do you have a minute to talk about the quarterly report? Woman: Sure, Mark. I was just about to email you. I've finished the sales figures, but I'm still waiting on the marketing data from John's team. Man: John told me he'd have it by noon. Once you get it, can you integrate it and send the draft to me? I need to review it before the 3 PM deadline. Woman: Absolutely. I'll send it over as soon as I have all the pieces. (Audio) Question: What does the woman need to complete the report?
- The sales figures.
- A review from Mark.
- The marketing data. (Correct answer)
- A new deadline.
Correct answer: The marketing data.
The woman explicitly states, 'I'm still waiting on the marketing data from John's team.' This is the final piece of information she needs before she can send the draft to Mark.
Question 2: You will hear a short conversation. You will then be asked a question about it. You will hear the conversation and the question only once. (Audio) Woman: Excuse me, I'm trying to find a book on 19th-century European history, but I can't seem to locate it in the online catalog. Man: Sometimes the search terms can be tricky. Did you try searching by the author's last name? Woman: I don't know the author, just the general topic. The title might be 'The Age of Empires,' but I'm not certain. Man: Let me check the system for you. Ah, it looks like that book has been checked out. It's due back next Tuesday. I can place a hold on it for you if you'd like. (Audio) Question: What is the status of the book the woman is looking for?
- It is available on the shelf.
- It is currently checked out by someone else. (Correct answer)
- It is not in the library's catalog.
- It has been placed on hold for the woman.
Correct answer: It is currently checked out by someone else.
The man checks the library's system and explicitly states, '...it looks like that book has been checked out.' He offers to place a hold, but this action has not yet been taken.
Question 3: You will hear a short conversation. You will then be asked a question about it. You will hear the conversation and the question only once. (Audio) Man: Hi, I'm calling to see if I can reschedule my appointment with Dr. Evans. It's for this Friday at 10 AM. Woman: Of course. Let me pull up your file. Can I have your name, please? Man: It's David Chen. Woman: Okay, Mr. Chen. I see your appointment. Unfortunately, Dr. Evans is fully booked next week. The earliest I have is the following Monday at 2 PM. Would that work for you? (Audio) Question: What is the main purpose of the man's call?
- To make a new appointment.
- To cancel his appointment.
- To change the time of his appointment. (Correct answer)
- To confirm his appointment time.
Correct answer: To change the time of his appointment.
The man begins the conversation by asking if he can 'reschedule' his appointment. Rescheduling means changing the date or time of an existing arrangement.
Question 4: You will hear a short conversation. You will then be asked a question about it. You will hear the conversation and the question only once. (Audio) Woman: I'm really looking forward to dinner at 'The Blue Lantern' tonight. Did you manage to get a reservation? Man: I tried to, but when I called this morning, they said they were completely booked for the entire evening. Woman: Oh, that's a shame. I was really hoping to try their famous seafood pasta. Man: I know. But don't worry, I made a reservation at that new Italian place downtown instead. I've heard it's just as good. (Audio) Question: What will the speakers most likely do for dinner?
- They will eat at a new Italian restaurant. (Correct answer)
- They will go to 'The Blue Lantern'.
- They will cook dinner at home.
- They will order seafood pasta for takeout.
Correct answer: They will eat at a new Italian restaurant.
After learning that 'The Blue Lantern' was fully booked, the man made an alternative plan. He states, '...I made a reservation at that new Italian place downtown instead.'
Question 5: You will hear a short conversation. You will then be asked a question about it. You will hear the conversation and the question only once. (Audio) Man: Hi, Jane. How's the progress on the Alpha project? We're still on track for the Friday deadline, right? Woman: Mostly. The design team delivered their mockups yesterday, but we just discovered a major bug in the user authentication module. It's going to take at least two full days to fix. Man: Two days? That doesn't leave any time for final testing. Woman: I know. I don't think we can realistically make the Friday deadline anymore. (Audio) Question: What is the primary issue causing a delay with the Alpha project?
- The design team was late with their mockups.
- A significant technical problem was found. (Correct answer)
- There is not enough time for testing.
- The project deadline was moved up unexpectedly.
Correct answer: A significant technical problem was found.
The woman identifies the root cause of the delay when she says, '...we just discovered a major bug in the user authentication module.' The lack of testing time is a consequence of this bug, not the primary issue itself.
Question 6: You will hear a short conversation. You will then be asked a question about it. You will hear the conversation and the question only once. (Audio) Woman: Hi, I'm calling from apartment 4B. My kitchen sink has been leaking since last night, and there's quite a bit of water on the floor. Man: I'm sorry to hear that. I can send a plumber over, but our team is currently on a job across town. The earliest they can get to you is around 1 PM. Woman: 1 PM? It's only 9 AM now. The water is starting to seep into the cabinets. Is there any way someone can come sooner? Man: I understand your concern. Let me call the team and see if I can rearrange their schedule. I'll call you back within ten minutes to let you know. (Audio) Question: What does the man promise to do next?
- Send a plumber immediately.
- Tell the woman how to fix the leak herself.
- Come to the woman's apartment himself.
- Contact the plumbing team and call the woman back. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Contact the plumbing team and call the woman back.
In response to the woman's urgency, the man's final statement outlines his immediate next steps: 'Let me call the team and see if I can rearrange their schedule. I'll call you back within ten minutes to let you know.'
VEPT - Versant English Placement Listening Comprehension: Conversations Questions and Answers
You will hear a short conversation.
You will then be asked a question about it.
You will hear the conversation and the question only once.
(Audio)
Man: Hi Sarah, do you have a minute to talk about the quarterly report?
Woman: Sure, Mark.
I was just about to email you.
I've finished the sales figures, but I'm still waiting on the marketing data from John's team.
Man: John told me he'd have it by noon.
Once you get it, can you integrate it and send the draft to me? I need to review it before the 3 PM deadline.
Woman: Absolutely.
I'll send it over as soon as I have all the pieces.
(Audio) Question: What does the woman need to complete the report?