Listening Comprehension Practice

You hear: 'The library will be closed on Monday for maintenance and will reopen on Tuesday at 9 a.m.' When will the library reopen?

You hear a conversation: 'Mum, can I go to Jake's house?' 'Have you finished your homework?' 'Not yet, but I'll do it later.' 'You know the rule — homework first.' What must the child do before going to Jake's house?

Answer: ____________________________________

You hear: 'Attention all students. The Science quiz originally scheduled for Thursday has been moved to Friday. Please prepare accordingly.' What has changed?

You hear: 'I was going to take the bus, but it started raining heavily, so my dad drove me to school instead.' How did the speaker get to school?

Answer: ____________________________________

You hear a teacher say: 'Remember, the deadline for your project is next Monday. No extensions will be given.' What is the teacher emphasising?

You hear: 'Sarah used to hate vegetables, but ever since she tried her grandmother's homemade soup, she has been eating them every day.' What caused the change in Sarah's behaviour?

You hear two friends talking: 'Did you watch the match last night?' 'No, I fell asleep before it started! Who won?' 'Our team! 3–1!' How is the second speaker likely feeling?

You hear an announcement: 'Due to the haze, all outdoor activities for the week have been cancelled. Students are to remain indoors during recess.' Why were outdoor activities cancelled?

Answer: ____________________________________

You hear: 'My mother always says that actions speak louder than words.' What does this proverb mean?

You hear a conversation: 'I think we should take the MRT. It's faster.' 'But the bus stop is just downstairs.' 'True, but with the traffic at this hour, we'll be late.' Which transport did the first speaker prefer, and why?

You hear: 'The shopkeeper said the last batch of mooncakes sold out within an hour. He expects even higher demand this year.' What can you infer about the mooncakes?

You hear: 'When I was your age, we didn't have computers. We had to go to the library to do research for our school projects.' What is the speaker comparing?

You hear: 'The charity event raised $50,000 — double the amount from last year. The organisers were thrilled.' How much was raised last year?

You hear: 'Tom said he would come to the party, but knowing him, I wouldn't count on it.' What is the speaker implying about Tom?

You hear: 'Good morning, passengers. We apologise for the delay. Due to a signalling fault, this train will be held at the platform for approximately ten minutes.' What is the tone of this announcement?

You hear: 'Everyone praised Amy for her presentation, but she quickly credited her teammates, saying she could not have done it without them.' What does this tell you about Amy's character?

You hear: 'The principal said, "If you see something, say something." She was talking about bullying in school.' What does the principal want students to do?

You hear: 'Lina hesitated before answering. "I suppose so," she said softly, avoiding eye contact.' Based on how Lina responds, what can you infer about her feelings?

You hear: 'The forecast said it would be sunny, but Mr Tan still brought an umbrella. "You can never be too careful," he said with a chuckle.' What does Mr Tan's behaviour suggest about him?

You hear: 'After the announcement that the school would be getting a new library, the students cheered loudly. However, a few students looked worried.' Why might some students be worried?