Listening

Short sentence -> choose correct meaning.

• Please fill this out. -> Choose the meaning.
• Take a seat. -> Choose the meaning.
• Your name, please. -> Choose the meaning.

Mini dialogues -> identify intention or action.

• A: Do you have a prescription? B: Yes. -> What is the action?
• A: It will be ready in 20 minutes. B: Okay. -> What happens next?
• A: Any allergies? B: No. -> What is the intention?

Short sentence -> choose correct meaning.

• Do you need a bag? -> Choose the meaning.
• The total is fifteen. -> Choose the meaning.
• Card or cash? -> Choose the meaning.

Mini dialogues -> identify intention or action.

• A: Where is the bread? B: Aisle four. -> What is the action?
• A: Can you help me find this? B: Sure. -> What happens next?
• A: Is there a smaller size? B: Let me check. -> What is the intention?

Short sentence -> choose correct meaning.

• Can you turn it down? -> Choose the meaning.
• I brought your package. -> Choose the meaning.
• The elevator is out. -> Choose the meaning.

Mini dialogues -> identify intention or action.

• A: Which bus goes downtown? B: The 6. -> What is the action?
• A: Next stop is Central. B: Thanks. -> What happens next?
• A: Taxi or bus? B: Taxi. -> What is the intention?

Context guessing -> choose the missing word.

• Your appointment is at ___. (two, too, to)
• Please arrive ___ minutes early. (ten, then, than)
• We can move it to ___. (Friday, Fridaying, Frid)

Short sentence -> choose correct meaning.

• I need to withdraw cash. -> Choose the meaning.
• Do you have an ID? -> Choose the meaning.
• Please sign here. -> Choose the meaning.

Emotion or tone detection from written dialogue.

• A: I already asked for a refund. B: I am sorry. -> Tone?
• A: Can you check the back? -> Tone?
• A: I cannot find the aisle. -> Tone?

Fast-reading comprehension questions.

• Message: Call me after 5. -> When to call?
• Message: I am in the lobby. -> Where is the person?
• Message: Running 10 minutes late. -> What is the status?

What is the problem? What does the speaker want? What will happen next?

• A: My package was supposed to arrive yesterday, but it is not here. -> Problem? Choices: (a) It is late. (b) It is early. (c) It was canceled.
• A: I was wondering if you could track it. -> Want? Choices: (a) Help locating it. (b) A refund now. (c) A new address.
• A: It should arrive tomorrow. -> Next? Choices: (a) It arrives tomorrow. (b) It arrives today. (c) It is returned.

What is the problem? What does the speaker want? What will happen next?

• A: They moved my shift to Friday. -> Problem? Choices: (a) The shift changed. (b) The shift ended. (c) The shift was canceled.
• A: Can you swap with me? -> Want? Choices: (a) A swap. (b) A pay raise. (c) A transfer.
• A: I will cover yours next week. -> Next? Choices: (a) A future swap. (b) A job change. (c) No change.

What is the problem? What does the speaker want? What will happen next?

• A: I missed my appointment because the bus was late. -> Problem? Choices: (a) Missed appointment. (b) Wrong clinic. (c) Early arrival.
• A: I was hoping to reschedule. -> Want? Choices: (a) A new time. (b) A refund. (c) A new doctor.
• A: We can fit you in on Tuesday. -> Next? Choices: (a) New visit Tuesday. (b) No visit. (c) A different clinic.

What is the problem? What does the speaker want? What will happen next?

• A: I bought this yesterday, but it does not work. -> Problem? Choices: (a) It does not work. (b) It is late. (c) It is missing.
• A: I would like to return it, if that is okay. -> Want? Choices: (a) A return. (b) A repair. (c) A new color.
• A: We can refund it to your card. -> Next? Choices: (a) Refund to card. (b) Store credit only. (c) No refund.

What is the problem? What does the speaker want? What will happen next?

• A: I do not want to complain, but the room was noisy. -> Problem? Choices: (a) Noise. (b) Price. (c) Location.
• A: Is there any way to fix it? -> Want? Choices: (a) A solution. (b) A manager. (c) A discount.
• A: We can move you to a quieter room. -> Next? Choices: (a) Room change. (b) Checkout now. (c) No change.

How does the speaker feel? Direct or indirect? What do they mean?

• A: I have been waiting for 30 minutes, but I understand you are busy. -> Feel? Choices: (a) Annoyed but polite. (b) Excited. (c) Uninterested.
• A: I was wondering if we could speed this up. -> Direct or indirect? Choices: (a) Indirect. (b) Direct. (c) Not a request.
• A: I just want a quick update. -> Mean? Choices: (a) Please answer now. (b) Cancel the order. (c) Call later.

How does the speaker feel? Direct or indirect? What do they mean?

• A: I am sorry, it slipped my mind. -> Feel? Choices: (a) Apologetic. (b) Angry. (c) Confused.
• A: I did not mean it like that. -> Direct or indirect? Choices: (a) Direct. (b) Indirect. (c) Not a reply.
• A: I will make it right today. -> Mean? Choices: (a) I will fix it now. (b) I will ignore it. (c) I will cancel.

How does the speaker feel? Direct or indirect? What do they mean?

• A: I was running late because my train stopped. -> Feel? Choices: (a) Embarrassed. (b) Happy. (c) Bored.
• A: It was out of my control. -> Direct or indirect? Choices: (a) Indirect. (b) Direct. (c) Not a reason.
• A: I can stay late to make up for it. -> Mean? Choices: (a) I will fix the delay. (b) I quit. (c) I will leave now.

How does the speaker feel? Direct or indirect? What do they mean?

• A: I thought you were upset with me. -> Feel? Choices: (a) Worried. (b) Proud. (c) Uninterested.
• A: That is not what I meant. -> Direct or indirect? Choices: (a) Direct. (b) Indirect. (c) Not a reply.
• A: Can we talk it through? -> Mean? Choices: (a) Clear the issue. (b) End the friendship. (c) Ignore it.

How does the speaker feel? Direct or indirect? What do they mean?

• A: Well, I guess I will do it myself. -> Feel? Choices: (a) Annoyed. (b) Excited. (c) Calm.
• A: No worries, do what you want. -> Direct or indirect? Choices: (a) Indirect. (b) Direct. (c) A compliment.
• A: I just thought you would help. -> Mean? Choices: (a) I wanted help. (b) I do not need help. (c) I will leave.

Understand meaning, not every word.

• A: Uh, hi, I am calling about the bill. It seems higher than usual. -> Problem? Choices: (a) Bill is too high. (b) Bill is missing. (c) Bill is paid.
• A: Well, you know, I already paid last week. -> Want? Choices: (a) Confirm payment. (b) Cancel the account. (c) Change address.
• A: I mean, can you check and call me back? -> Next? Choices: (a) They will call back. (b) They will ignore it. (c) They will transfer.

Understand meaning, not every word.

• A: Hey, I was, uh, wondering if you could take the late shift. -> Want? Choices: (a) Cover the shift. (b) End the shift. (c) Change jobs.
• A: We have been waiting on the client, you know. -> Problem? Choices: (a) Waiting for the client. (b) Client canceled. (c) Client arrived.
• A: Well, if it works, I can send it tonight. -> Next? Choices: (a) Send it tonight. (b) Send it next week. (c) Not send it.

Understand meaning, not every word.

• A: I mean, I thought we were meeting at six. -> Problem? Choices: (a) Time confusion. (b) Wrong place. (c) No plan.
• A: Well, you know, I had to handle some stuff. -> Meaning? Choices: (a) Had responsibilities. (b) Was bored. (c) Was early.
• A: Uh, let us catch up sometime this weekend. -> Next? Choices: (a) Plan to meet later. (b) Meet now. (c) Stop talking.