Versant Listening Comprehension Flashcards
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You hear: 'Our office is on the third floor, but the elevator is out of order, so please use the stairs near the main entrance.' What should visitors do?
Answer: Use the stairs near the main entrance
Because the elevator is broken, visitors are asked to use the stairs.
In a conversation, Speaker A says: 'Did you finish the report?' Speaker B replies: 'Almost. I just need to add the charts.' What is true about the report?
Answer: It is nearly done but missing charts
'Almost' plus 'just need to add' means the report is nearly complete.
You hear: 'Tickets cost twelve dollars for adults and half price for children under ten.' How much does a ticket cost for an eight-year-old?
Answer: Six dollars
Half of twelve dollars is six dollars, and an eight-year-old is under ten.
You hear a passage: 'Ben planned to run in the marathon, but a week before the race he injured his ankle. His doctor advised him to rest, so he watched the race from the sidelines.' Why did Ben not run?
Answer: He injured his ankle
The ankle injury and the doctor's advice prevented him from running.
You hear: 'The museum offers free entry on the first Sunday of every month. On all other days a ticket is required.' When can you visit without paying?
Answer: The first Sunday of each month
Free entry applies only on the first Sunday of every month.
Speaker A: 'Can we meet at three?' Speaker B: 'Three is a bit early for me. How about four?' Speaker A: 'Four works.' When will they meet?
Answer: At four
Speaker B proposed four, and Speaker A agreed with 'Four works.'