Listening Comprehension Skills Flashcards
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A professor says in a lecture: 'The Industrial Revolution fundamentally transformed not only economic structures but also social hierarchies.' What is the main point?
Answer: The Industrial Revolution changed both the economy and social structure simultaneously.
The phrase 'not only...but also' connects two elements of equal importance — economic structures AND social hierarchies — both were transformed.
In a conversation, a speaker says: 'I could have sworn I left my keys on the counter.' What does this expression mean?
Answer: The speaker is certain they placed their keys on the counter but cannot find them there now.
'Could have sworn' is an idiom meaning to be completely certain about something, usually about a past memory that turns out to be incorrect.
A speaker in a recorded interview says: 'The turning point came when the company decided to pivot its entire business model.' What does 'turning point' mean?
Answer: A critical moment that changes the direction of a situation
'Turning point' is a fixed metaphorical expression meaning a decisive moment that marks a change in direction or course of events.
You hear: 'The deadline has been pushed back to next Friday.' What has happened to the deadline?
Answer: It has been moved to a later date.
'Pushed back' means moved to a later time — the deadline is now later than it was originally.
A student hears their professor say: 'I want you to synthesize the arguments from all three articles, not just summarize them.' What is the professor asking students to do?
Answer: Combine and integrate the key ideas from the articles into a unified analysis
'Synthesize' means to combine information from multiple sources into a coherent, integrated whole — it goes beyond simple summary.
In a lecture, you hear: 'Climate change is, by and large, attributable to human activity.' What does 'by and large' mean?
Answer: In general; mostly; on the whole
'By and large' is a fixed idiom meaning generally, mostly, or on the whole — it allows for exceptions while stating the general truth.