Listening for Specific Details Flashcards

A speaker says: 'Most participants preferred the online format, but a small group — about 15% — still favored in-person sessions.' What percentage preferred in-person?

Answer: 15%

The speaker states approximately 15% of participants preferred in-person sessions.

A news report states: 'The company reported profits of $2.3 million this quarter, compared to $1.8 million in the same quarter last year.' What were last year's profits?

Answer: $1.8 million

The report specifies last year's same-quarter profits were $1.8 million.

A panel discussion moderator says: 'Three speakers support the proposal, two are neutral, and one strongly opposes it.' How many speakers are neutral?

Answer: Two

The moderator states two speakers hold a neutral position on the proposal.

A reviewer says: 'The restaurant excels at seafood and desserts, though its pasta dishes are overpriced.' What does the reviewer praise?

Answer: Seafood and desserts

The reviewer specifically praises the seafood and desserts while criticizing the pasta pricing.

A presenter says: 'Survey respondents ranked cost as the top concern, followed by quality, then customer service.' What was ranked second?

Answer: Quality

The presenter lists quality as the second-ranked concern, after cost and before customer service.

A professor says: 'The study found no significant difference in outcomes between the control group and the group that received the supplement.' What did the study find?

Answer: No significant difference between the groups

The professor explicitly states the study found no significant difference between the two groups.

A podcast host says: 'We interviewed 200 people across five cities. New York and Chicago had the highest response rates, while Miami had the lowest.' Which city had the lowest response rate?

Answer: Miami

The host specifically identifies Miami as the city with the lowest response rate.