Listening to Announcements and Instructions Flashcards
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A morning announcement says: 'Reminder: the cafeteria will be serving a special international menu today. Students with food allergies should check the ingredient list posted outside the kitchen before ordering.' Who needs to check the ingredient list?
Answer: Students who have food allergies
The announcement specifically directs 'students with food allergies' to check the ingredient list, not all students.
A teacher gives these instructions: 'First, read the passage silently. Then, answer questions one through five on your own. After that, discuss your answers with your partner. You have thirty minutes total.' What is the second step?
Answer: Answer questions one through five independently
The teacher lists steps in order: (1) read silently, (2) answer questions 1-5 on your own, (3) discuss with partner. The second step is answering questions independently.
The school intercom announces: 'Due to construction in the east hallway, students in rooms 201 through 210 should use the west staircase to reach the second floor until further notice.' How long will this change last?
Answer: Until a future announcement changes it (indefinitely for now)
'Until further notice' means the change is in effect indefinitely until a new announcement provides updated information.
A substitute teacher says: 'Your regular teacher left instructions. Complete the worksheet on page 45. If you finish early, read chapter 6 silently. Do not start chapter 7.' What should a student do after finishing the worksheet?
Answer: Read chapter 6 silently
The instructions say to read chapter 6 if finished early, and specifically prohibit starting chapter 7.
An announcement states: 'All students participating in tomorrow's field trip must return their signed permission slips to the front office by the end of today. Students without permission slips will not be allowed on the bus.' What happens if a student does not return the permission slip today?
Answer: The student will not be allowed to go on the field trip
The announcement clearly states that students without permission slips 'will not be allowed on the bus,' meaning they cannot attend the field trip.
During a lockdown drill, the announcement says: 'Lockdown. Lockdown. Teachers, lock your doors, turn off the lights, and move students away from windows. Remain in place until the all-clear signal.' What signal should people wait for before resuming normal activity?
Answer: The all-clear signal
The announcement instructs everyone to 'remain in place until the all-clear signal,' which is the specific signal indicating it is safe to resume normal activities.