- You will hear a conversation in 3 sections. You will hear each section only once.
- After each section, you will hear 2 or 3 questions. You will hear the questions only once.
- Choose the best answer to each question.
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Correct Answer: A modern office building in a tech park
Why this is correct: The speaker clearly says the office is in a tech park. He gives the street name and location. This matches "a modern office building in a tech park."
Tips: Focus on place words like office, street, or building type.
Why the other options are wrong:
- A large distribution warehouse: The caller identifies the destination as an office in a tech park, not a storage warehouse.
- A residential house porch: No one talks about a house or porch. The address is a business office.
- A university research laboratory: A university or lab is never mentioned. The location is a tech park office.
Correct Answer: An outdated address was used.
Why this is correct: The courier says he may have followed an old address. This explains why the delivery went wrong.
Tips: When asked about cause, listen for blame or reason words.
Why the other options are wrong:
- The package label was damaged.: The label is not said to be damaged. It had the correct suite and postal code.
- The recipient refused the delivery.: No one refused the delivery. It went to the wrong street.
- The delivery truck broke down.: The truck breaking down is never mentioned.
Correct Answer: Network cables.
Why this is correct: The speaker says a box of network cables was marked delivered. He says nothing arrived at the office.
Tips: For item questions, listen for clear noun phrases.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Computer monitors.: Computer monitors are never mentioned in the talk.
- Office chairs.: Office chairs are not part of the delivery problem.
- Printer ink.: Printer ink is never discussed.
Correct Answer: It may take too long.
Why this is correct: The courier says going back could take an hour or more. The woman worries this will miss the install window.
Tips: Compare each option with the problem they mention.
Why the other options are wrong:
- It requires extra paperwork.: Extra paperwork is mentioned for another option, not this one.
- It increases the delivery cost.: Cost is not the problem with the first solution.
- It involves another courier.: The first solution does not involve another courier.
Correct Answer: Sending a closer courier to retrieve it.
Why this is correct: The courier suggests redirecting a second courier who is closer. This is clearly stated as another option.
Tips: When asked about alternatives, listen for option language.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Rescheduling the installation.: They never talk about rescheduling the installation.
- Cancelling the delivery.: Cancelling the delivery is not suggested.
- Leaving the package at the depot.: Leaving it at the depot is not mentioned.
Correct Answer: Getting the item quickly.
Why this is correct: The woman says speed matters more than cost. This guides their final choice.
Tips: Final choices often follow strong opinion statements.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Keeping costs low.: She clearly says cost matters less right now.
- Avoiding paperwork.: Paperwork is mentioned but not important.
- Following standard procedure.: They do not mention standard procedure.
Correct Answer: Stay reachable by phone.
Why this is correct: The courier asks her to stay available by phone. He explains it is for confirmation.
Tips: Listen carefully after questions like can you or please.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Pick up the package herself.: She is not asked to pick it up herself.
- Email the courier service.: No one asks her to email the service.
- Update the delivery label.: The courier updates the address, not her.
Correct Answer: Another courier will bring the package to the office.
Why this is correct: The courier requests a local pickup reroute. He also mentions a second courier will come.
Tips: End of conversations often show the next step.
Why the other options are wrong:
- The installation will be cancelled.: They plan to continue, not cancel, the install.
- The package will be returned to the sender.: Returning to sender is never discussed.
- The original courier will deliver it later.: The original courier will not deliver it himself.
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