Listening for Specific Information Flashcards

An airline announcement states: 'Flight 247 to Chicago is delayed by approximately one hour due to late-arriving aircraft. New departure time is 4:15 p.m.' What was the original departure time?

Answer: 3:15 p.m.

If the flight is delayed by one hour and the new time is 4:15 p.m., the original time was 3:15 p.m.

A store clerk says: 'The sale ends this Sunday, but our loyalty card members get an extra 10% off on top of the 30% discount.' What total discount do loyalty members receive?

Answer: 40%

Loyalty members receive the 30% sale discount plus an additional 10%, totaling 40% off.

A radio traffic report says: 'Avoid the I-95 northbound between exits 12 and 18 due to an accident. All other routes are clear.' Which road should drivers avoid?

Answer: I-95 northbound

The report specifically warns about I-95 northbound as the area to avoid.

A landlord leaves a message: 'The water will be shut off on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for pipe repairs.' How long will the water be off?

Answer: 4 hours

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. is exactly four hours.

A news bulletin reports: 'The missing hiker was found safe in the northern section of Elk Valley Park, approximately two miles from the main trailhead.' Where was the hiker found?

Answer: The northern section

The bulletin states the hiker was found in the northern section of Elk Valley Park.

A cooking show host says: 'Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350 and bake for another ten minutes.' What is the final baking temperature?

Answer: 350 degrees

The host instructs lowering the temperature to 350 degrees for the second phase of baking.

A company announcement says: 'The new office will open on the first of next month. Staff should report to the temporary location at 44 Bridge Street until then.' Where should staff go currently?

Answer: 44 Bridge Street

Staff are instructed to report to the temporary location at 44 Bridge Street until the new office opens.