Term 2: Online Listening Comprehension #1 - 2nd Audio Recording (Amazon's Shipping Services)
You will hear a passage about Amazon's shipping services. For questions 1-7, tick the answer which best fits according to what you hear. You will hear the recording once.
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- 1.
What is the main reason why Amazon is trying to improve its shipping services?
- A.
To deliver goods to customers' doorsteps
- B.
To improve shipping speeds
- C.
To appeal to modern savvy shoppers
- D.
To reduce manual labour
Correct Answer
B. To improve shipping speeds -
- 2.
Which of the following is not required in order for PrimeNow to work?
- A.
Having an Amazon warehouse nearby
- B.
The use of delivery trucks
- C.
Choosing from a limited inventory
- D.
Having a small number of orders
Correct Answer
D. Having a small number of orders -
- 3.
What can consumers expect from Amazon Prime Air delivery service?
- A.
Delivery of any package within 30 minutes
- B.
Delivery of small packages within 30 minutes
- C.
Delivery of packages under 5 pounds within 30 minutes
- D.
Delivery of packages over 5 pounds within 30 minutes
Correct Answer
D. Delivery of packages over 5 pounds within 30 minutes -
- 4.
Why is Amazon Prime Air Able to deliver goods quickly?
- A.
Drones have flexible travel routes
- B.
Drones follow dedicated travel paths
- C.
Drones are managed by air traffic control
- D.
Drones move faster than trucks
Correct Answer
A. Drones have flexible travel routes -
- 5.
Which of the following is Amazon not using to address safety issues?
- A.
Gathering data through actual deliveries
- B.
Building drones with multiple redundancies
- C.
Equipping drones with technology to avoid obstacles
- D.
Gathering data through testing
Correct Answer
A. Gathering data through actual deliveries -
- 6.
Which of the following is not a hurdle to the Amazon Prime Air service?
- A.
Lack of fulfilment centres
- B.
The use of airborne fulfilment centres
- C.
Deciding where to drop packages off
- D.
Trying to deliver a package to a flat
Correct Answer
B. The use of airborne fulfilment centres -
- 7.
When can the public expect to use Amazon Prime Air service?
- A.
2013
- B.
2019
- C.
2022
- D.
2020
Correct Answer
D. 2020 -
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