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WorksheetsListening Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 30mins
What are the speaker discussing?
Their company’s long term sales trends
A recent drop in monthly sales
The performance of a new employee
A correction to their financial figures
What happened to the sales figures last month?
They went down 13 %
They went down 6 %
They went up 6 %
They went up 13 %
How does the woman feel about the news?
She is still pleased that sales increased.
She thinks the figures are wrong.
She is disappointed with the result.
She thinks the company is in trouble
Where does the man leave from?
New York
London
Dublin
Detroit
When will the man leave London?
7:30 A.M.
8:30 A.M.
5:40 P.M.
6:30 P.M.
Who is Mr. Davis?
A hiring manager
A company accountant
The assistant
A job candidate
What has Mr. Davis already done?
Placed an order with the company
Submitted his application documents
Met with the hiring manager
Completed the application process
Why may Mr. Davis receive a call?
To ask him to submit some documents
To schedule an interview with him
To tell him about the rest of the process
To report the results of a meeting
What are they talking about?
Weekend activities
The weekend’s weather
Childhood experiences
Their recent vacations
What is the man going to do?
Relocate to Canada
Spend time with his family
Care for his sister’s baby
Relax at the beach
What does the woman say about the beach?
Members of her family live there
The weather is always nice
It takes a long time to get there
The man would like it
What is the main topic of the conversation?
New computer software
An error the woman made
The woman’s work schedule
A computer malfunction
What does the man recommend?
Using his computer instead
Getting rid of the computer
Seeking the help of an expert
Finishing the project quickly
Why is the man upset?
She needs to complete the work.
The IT department is closed.
She cannot leave early this afternoon.
Her new computer has not arrived yet.
Where does this conversation probably take place?
At a tailor shop
In a sports store
At a formal event
In a clothing shop
What does the woman first want to do?
Make a copy of her receipt
Return the jacket for a refund
Find an outfit to match the jacket
Exchange the jacket for another one
What does the man ask the woman to do?
Pay by credit card
Pick out a new jacket
Show proof of her transaction
Check the cost of the jacket
What is the man want to do?
Help his kids with a science project
Invite the woman for a weekend outing
Visit a museum with his children
Introduce his children to the woman
What does the woman say about the museum exhibit?
It is artistic.
It is open all week.
It is always crowded.
It is fun for kids
When will the man probably go to the museum?
This Saturday
This Sunday
Next Saturday
Next Sunday
What are they discussing?
The woman’s recent job performance
The woman’s problems with her coworkers
The remodeling of the woman’s office
The woman’s new working conditions
What does the woman say about the company?
It gives her a high salary.
Its facilities are pleasant.
Its work is stimulating to her
It does not offer benefits
What does the man suggest?
Requesting a new office
Making a good impression
Asking for a raise
Thanking her supervisors
Why is the man meeting with the woman?
To inform her of a personnel change
To describe a project to her
To ask for her assistance
To praise her performance
Who is the woman’s team manager?
Ms. Swanson
Mr. Wang
Mr. Mitchell
Regina
What will the woman most likely receive?
A call from colleague
An increase in pay
A promotion
A day off
Who most likely is the woman?
A banker
A landlord
A travel agent
A neighbor
When will the man make the late payment?
Tomorrow
Next week
On the first of the month
On the tenth of the month
What does the woman request that the man do if he goes away?
Create a regular payment plan
Move out of the apartment
Make a payment online
Pay rent early
What is the main topic of this voice mail message?
The computer skills course
The malfunctioning computer
The Internet connection in the office
The shutdown of a computer factory
What might have caused the problem?
A computer virus
A power failure
A hardware defect
An antivirus program
How will the woman solve the problem?
By transferring the files to her laptop
By formatting the computer again
By replacing the man’s computer
By enlarging the memory capacity
Who most likely is the target of this advertisement?
Appliance manufacturers
Grocery shop owners
Food critics
Professional caterers
What is special about the products at the store?
They are delivered for free.
They have been imported
They have been hand-made
They are all second-hand
Where are stores located?
In several cities overseas
In urban areas across the state
In the main cities of Europe
In some rural areas
What is being opened?
A film festival
A cultural event
A china shop
An amusement park
What will occur later in the evening?
A singing competition
A fire safety drill
A well-known Chinese dance
A china sales promotion
Why might people want to go to the traditional market area?
To try genuine Chinese food
To purchase cultural souvenirs
To view fireworks display
To take an interesting guided tour
Who most likely is this talk being given to?
Helen Todd
The social committee
Company employees
Employees’ families
What event was held last week?
A quiz night
A committee election
A picnic lunch
A sports event
What are listeners encouraged to do?
Go for a picnic lunch today
Bring their families to the event
Join the social committee
Help organize the sports day
What is the purpose of the telephone message?
To remind Kevin about the meeting this afternoon
To ask Kevin to change the time of a meeting
To recommend switching the venue for a meeting
To schedule a meeting with the stockholders
Why does the speaker want to make a change?
Few stockholders will be able to attend the meeting.
The room has not been fully furnished.
The conference room has better presentation equipment.
More stockholders are going to attend the meeting.
How many people are planning to come to the meeting?
25
30
35
50
What does the company sell?
A certain kind of drink
Various cakes
Tours of Asia
Imported glasses
When was the company founded?
In 2005
In 2006
Last year
5 years ago
What has the company done recently?
Doubled sales in Korea and Japan
Published a number of dessert recipes
Imported products from some Asian countries
Begun manufacturing beverages in East Asia
What is being advertised?
An insurance policy
An internet service
A cell phone plan
A communications course
How much is the monthly charge?
$25
$40
$50
$100
What will the first 50 subscribers receive?
Unlimited text messaging
Free calls for one month
A complimentary phone
Additional calling credit
Where does this talk take place?
On a tour bus
In an airplane
At a gift shop
At a museum
What time will the tour start?
1:00
3:00
3:45
4:00
What does the speaker recommend that listeners do before the tour?
Buy souvenirs
Use the bathroom
Raise inquiries
Make donations
What is the purpose of the telephone message
To confirm the details of the man’s appointment
To give the man the results of his health checkup
To ask the man to come in for another consultation
To let the man know about a change of schedule
What is the doctor scheduled to administer?
A standard blood test
An eye examination
An influenza shot
A surgical procedure
What should the man do if he has any specific problems?
Arrive early for his consultation
Call the public health authorities
Return the woman’s phone call
Consult another physician
What kind of work has been scheduled?
Electrical maintenance
Structural repairs
A building inspection
An engineering report
When will the work be completed?
Today
Wednesday
Next Monday
Next Friday
What are employees asked to do?
Refrain from using the building’s back entrance
Take the lobby elevator whenever possible
Use the building’s stairs instead of the elevators
Be careful when walking on the floor in the lobby
