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WorksheetsListening Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 30mins
What was the man waiting for?
The woman
A shipment of material
An appointment
A sale at a department store
Who has been calling every day?
The customs officials
The department store
The woman’s mother
Nobody
Why did it take so long?
The company forgot to send the package.
There was a mistake in the address.
It was held up at customs.
The woman forgot to give it to the man.
What is the man doing?
Taking a week’s vacation
Trying to repair a computer
Making photocopies
Making a phone call
Why is the woman surprised?
She thought the man had quit.
She heard that he had given up.
The man was very rude to her.
The man has been doing the same task for a week.
When does the man expect to finish?
He won’t. It’s too complicated.
Sometime next week
Before the end of the day
Tomorrow
What is the woman’s problem?
She doesn’t have enough cash on her.
She has lost her check book.
She can’t find her credit card.
She can’t find her wallet.
How does the woman want to pay?
By credit card
By debit card
By check
By cash on delivery
What does the woman need to show the clerk?
Her address
Two forms of identification
One form of identification
Her check book
According to the woman, what is special about tomorrow?
It’s her birthday.
It’s the man’s birthday.
It’s a national holiday.
It’s Friday.
Why will the man go to work?
He doesn’t like holidays.
It will be nice and quiet in the office.
He hates birthdays.
He has a lot of work to catch up on.
What is the woman going to do tomorrow?
She plans to come to the office, too.
She hopes to sort out orders.
She will enjoy having a day off.
She doesn’t say.
Why is the man worried?
He thinks he’ll be late for work.
He thinks his boss dislikes him.
He thinks the woman will be late.
He expects trouble in the stock market.
How long does he have to get to work?
One hour
Thirty minutes
One hour and thirty minutes
As long as he wants
What does the woman think?
He’ll get into a lot of trouble.
He’ll probably lose his job.
He’ll get there in time.
He should take a taxi.
What is the man looking for?
A telephone
A new battery
A store
Directions
Which store has a broken payphone?
The store next door
The store the man is in currently
Both this store and the store next door
Neither store
What does the woman say about her cell phone?
The battery is dead.
The man can borrow it if he wants.
She never lends it to customers.
She doesn’t have one.
Where does the man live?
Near the office
A couple of blocks from work
Near the subway station
Near the woman
Who brings the woman to work three days a week?
The man
Her brother
Her husband
Her sister
Why doesn’t the woman take the subway?
The bus is cheaper.
The bus is easier to take.
The subway is far from her home.
She dislikes the subway.
Where is the man going?
Home
To have a coffee with John
To John’s office
To a meeting
Why can’t the woman go with them?
She is allergic to coffee.
She has to attend a meeting.
She is waiting on a phone call.
She has a lunch appointment.
Which of the following does the woman want?
A large coffee and sandwich
A large coffee only
A large coffee and a banana muffin
A large coffee and a blueberry muffin
What are the man and woman discussing?
Their vacation in Singapore
Designs for a new building
Shipping costs
A meeting they both attended
Why will Amy and Hank have to make some changes?
There are some mistakes in the structure of the building.
The Tanaka Corporation doesn’t like the design.
The forgot to label the diagrams.
There are no changes needed.
What kind of company do the man and woman probably work for?
A shipping company
A fashion design company
An architectural firm
A post office
What has the man heard about the personnel department?
There will be major changes made to the personnel department.
The company is expanding the personnel department.
He is going to be promoted to head of the personnel department.
The personnel department will hire several new workers.
According to the woman, why is personnel manager leaving?
He is not leaving.
He is taking early retirement.
He is taking sick leave.
He was offered a better job elsewhere.
What is Dr. Van Dyke probably doing right now?
Preparing to return to Australia
Setting up a conference room
Rehearsing for her afternoon lecture
Reviewing new strategies
What is true of the Personnel Management Seminar?
The speaker announced its cancellation.
It has been move to room 6A.
It is postponed until two o’clock.
The lecture has a family emergency.
How many changes have been announced?
2
3
4
5
What might have prompted this announcement?
Some travelers’ children have become lost.
An unattended bag was found.
Security officials have discovered weapons.
Airline counters have been shut down.
Who is asked to report to airline counters?
Travelers arriving at Terminal D
Those waiting to depart form Terminal D
People acting suspiciously
Those patrons who have only carry-on baggage
Who should passengers notify if they find unattended bags?
The police
Security or airline officials
The local media
Airport patrons
According to the message, what has Dr. Richards been treating Olga for?
A hurt wrist
A broken leg
A painful shoulder
A back problem
Why did Mr. Kerensky wait so long to cancel the appointment?
He was not sure whether Olga needed to go.
He wanted to thank Dr. Richard directly.
He is not a patient man.
He had simply forgotten about it.
Based on the message her father left, what is probably true of Olga?
She is an elementary school student.
Her injury is no longer bothering her.
She wore her cast for only a short time.
Her father worries about her health too much.
Who is Dr. Smiley?
The lead chemist
The director of research
The head of personnel
The orientation director
What is the focus of the talk?
The morning’s agenda
An introduction to the company
The three-day orientation
Plans for after the tour
What is part of the planned tour?
The personnel office
The manufacturing site
The employee lounge
The company headquarters
What is the final destination of the flight?
Auckland
Green land
Bangkok
Wellington
What did the speaker tell the passengers to do?
Use their seat belts
Enjoy the weather
Prepare for take-off
Check their destinations
What is going to happen next?
The passengers will be served a meal.
The passengers will watch a safety video.
The flight attendants will serve drinks.
The captain will make a speech.
Who is this recording meant for?
Those shopping for copiers
People with questions about billing
Copier owners experiencing problems
Representatives of Nautilus Copier
Why is it suggested that the customer all back?
Nautilus Copier is currently closed.
The hold time is quite long.
He or she must first gather product information.
He or she must first contact another department.
What is located on the service agreement?
The warranty expiration date.
The sales and service phone number
The purchase order number
The name of the company representative
According to the guide, how many waterfalls are higher than Tiger Falls?
One
Two
Three
Four
What experience does Mario think the tourists will find unforgettable?
Walking through the dark caves
Traveling to the top of the waterfalls
Feeling the spray from the falls
Viewing the falls from the underside
According to the talk, who will not receive raincoats?
The tour guides themselves
Persons who are very large
Those riding in the elevators
Tourists who have brought their own
What can be inferred from the broadcast?
One plane collided with another.
Condor Air is a major airline.
The radio reported on the crash earlier.
The helicopters will save some lives.
Who has survived the crash?
No one
One of the crew
Several of the passengers
It is not known.
Where did the incident occur?
Over the mountains
Over the sea
In a field
With the Coast Guard
What kind of store is Antonia Francis probably calling?
A home supplies store
A supermarket
A bakery
A crafts store
Which of the following is NOT true?
Antonia has already paid for the cake.
The cake will be a chocolate sponge cake.
Antonia is organizing a birthday party.
The cake will be eaten by 50 people.
What can be inferred from the phone message?
Antonia has contacted the store before.
This is the first time Antonia has called the store
The cake will be very popular.
It is a weekend.
What is the speaker trying to promote?
A new company
A new range of trash cans
A new trash collection system
His new invention
According to the speaker, how many different types of trash are there?
Two
Three
Four
Five
Which of the following items should be put in the blue box?
An empty cardboard box
An empty soda can
Tissue paper
Plastic bags
