Global Pre-employment English Listening Skills Exam

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Global Pre-employment English Listening Skills Exam - Quiz

This is a timed and scored quiz aiming to evaluate and measure your skills in listening. You are allowed only 15 minutes to complete this test.
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Q1: What was not included in the briefcase that was reported as stolen?
Q2: What is the caller's full name?
Q3: How did the caller describe her briefcase?
Q4: What is Mary's full address?
Q5: What Read moreis the total value of the briefcase that was reported as stolen?
Q6: What is Mary's contact number?
Q7: What was the distinguishing mark in the briefcase?
Q8: How did Mary lose her briefcase?
Q9: What time did Mary lose her briefcase?
Q10: Where was Mary's call routed to when she called City Blue Station?

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1.

What was not included in the briefcase that was reported as stolen?
- A.
  
  All the caller's papers from college
- B.
  
  Pens
- C.
  
  A novel
- D.
  
  Wallet
Correct Answer
D. Wallet

Explanation
The briefcase that was reported as stolen did not include the caller's wallet. This means that while the caller lost their papers from college, pens, and a novel, their wallet was not among the items that were missing.

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2.

What is the caller's full name?

Correct Answer
Mary Prescott
Prescott, Mary
mary prescott
prescott, mary

Explanation
The caller's full name is Mary Prescott. This is evident from all the given options, which include variations of the name Mary Prescott such as Prescott, Mary, mary prescott, and prescott, mary.

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3.

How did the caller describe her briefcase?
- A.
  
  Box-type and heavy
- B.
  
  Soft and rubbery
- C.
  
  Soft and leathery
- D.
  
  It has a brand name in the front of its gold plated buckles
Correct Answer
C. Soft and leathery

Explanation
The caller described her briefcase as soft and leathery. This suggests that the briefcase is made of a soft material, possibly leather, which implies that it is not box-type or heavy. Additionally, the mention of gold plated buckles indicates that the briefcase has a brand name in the front, but this is not relevant to its description as soft and leathery.

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4.

What is Mary's complete address?
- A.
  
  Flat 2 41 Fountain Road, Canterbury
- B.
  
  Flat 2 31 Mountain Road, Canterbury
- C.
  
  Flat 2 41 Fondue Road, Canterbury
- D.
  
  Flat 2 21 Fountain Road, Canterbury
Correct Answer
A. Flat 2 41 Fountain Road, Canterbury

Explanation
The correct answer is "Flat 2 41 Fountain Road, Canterbury". This is the only option that matches all the given information, including the flat number, street name, and city. None of the other options have the correct combination of these details.

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5.

What is the total value of the briefcase that was reported as stolen?
- A.
  
  65 pounds
- B.
  
  20 or 25 pounds, at least
- C.
  
  40 pounds
- D.
  
  It wasn't mentioned.
Correct Answer
A. 65 pounds

Explanation
The correct answer is 65 pounds. This is because the question asks for the total value of the briefcase that was reported as stolen, and the only option provided is 65 pounds.

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6.

What is Mary's contact number?
- A.
  
  75W39
- B.
  
  752239
- C.
  
  752229
- D.
  
  752231
Correct Answer
B. 752239
7.

What was the distinguishing mark in the briefcase?
- A.
  
  Brand name is in the back, bottom, left-hand corner of the briefcase and a scratch is above the brand name
- B.
  
  Brand name is in the front, bottom, left-hand corner of the briefcase and a scratch is below the brand name
- C.
  
  Brand name is in the back, upper left-hand corner of the briefcase and a scratch is above the brand name
- D.
  
  Brand name is in the back, bottom, left-hand corner of the briefcase and there are leather buckles
Correct Answer
A. Brand name is in the back, bottom, left-hand corner of the briefcase and a scratch is above the brand name

Explanation
The distinguishing mark in the briefcase is that the brand name is in the back, bottom, left-hand corner of the briefcase and a scratch is above the brand name.

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8.

How did Mary lose her briefcase?
- A.
  
  She was standing in the platform and she put it down on the floor. A few minutes later, looking down, the briefcase wasn't there anymore.
- B.
  
  She was standing in the platform and a man stole it from her.
- C.
  
  She left her briefcase in the ladies' room.
- D.
  
  She left it on the platform because she was excited to ride the train.
Correct Answer
A. She was standing in the platform and she put it down on the floor. A few minutes later, looking down, the briefcase wasn't there anymore.

Explanation
Mary lost her briefcase because she had placed it on the floor while standing on the platform. However, when she looked down a few minutes later, the briefcase was no longer there.

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9.

What time did Mary lose her briefcase?
- A.
  
  5:20
- B.
  
  25 to 6
- C.
  
  5:25
- D.
  
  5:30
Correct Answer
D. 5:30

Explanation
Mary lost her briefcase at 5:30. This is the only option that matches the given question, as it asks for the specific time when Mary lost her briefcase. The other options, 5:20, 25 to 6, and 5:25, do not provide a clear answer to the question.

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10.

Where was Mary's call routed to when she called City Blue Station?
- A.
  
  Lost Property Section
- B.
  
  Stolen Property Section
- C.
  
  Transaction Section
- D.
  
  Customer Service Section
Correct Answer
A. Lost Property Section

Explanation
Mary's call was routed to the Lost Property Section when she called City Blue Station.

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Global Pre-employment English Listening Skills Exam

What was not included in the briefcase that was reported as stolen?

What is the caller's full name?

How did the caller describe her briefcase?

What is Mary's complete address?

What is the total value of the briefcase that was reported as stolen?

What is Mary's contact number?

What was the distinguishing mark in the briefcase?

How did Mary lose her briefcase?

What time did Mary lose her briefcase?

Where was Mary's call routed to when she called City Blue Station?