Listening for Detail Flashcards

A lecture states: 'The survey was conducted over a period of six weeks, involving 1,200 participants from three different cities.' How many participants were involved?

Answer: 1,200

The speaker explicitly states 1,200 participants were involved in the survey.

A talk mentions: 'The policy was introduced in March 2019 but did not take effect until January 2020.' When did the policy take effect?

Answer: January 2020

The speaker distinguishes between when the policy was introduced (March 2019) and when it took effect (January 2020).

A recording says: 'Temperatures in the region dropped by 4 degrees Celsius over a span of just two days.' By how much did temperatures drop?

Answer: 4 degrees Celsius

The speaker clearly states the drop was 4 degrees Celsius, not Fahrenheit.

A speaker explains: 'The budget was cut from $2.5 million to $1.8 million for the upcoming fiscal year.' What is the new budget amount?

Answer: $1.8 million

The new budget is $1.8 million after being cut from the original $2.5 million.

A talk states: 'The program accepts applicants between the ages of 18 and 35, though exceptions are made for veterans up to age 40.' What is the standard upper age limit?

Answer: 35

The standard upper age limit is 35; 40 applies only as an exception for veterans.

A lecture notes: 'The experiment was replicated four times across two separate laboratories before the results were published.' How many times was the experiment replicated?

Answer: Four

The speaker states the experiment was replicated four times, across two laboratories.

A recording states: 'Enrollment fell by 12 percent last semester, the sharpest decline in over a decade.' What percentage did enrollment fall?

Answer: 12 percent

The speaker specifically states enrollment fell by 12 percent last semester.