4. Listening Skills

Detail Listening — Quiz

Test your understanding of detail listening with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

In a German radio announcement about a political debate, you hear, "Die Diskussion findet am $17. September statt." What specific date is the debate taking place?

Question 2

During a German dialogue about a new art exhibition, one person says, "Die Ausstellung zeigt Werke von Künstlern aus dem $20. Jahrhundert." What specific time period are the artists' works from?

Question 3

In a German news report about a scientific discovery, you hear, "Die Forscher haben eine neue Spezies mit einer Länge von $5$ Zentimetern entdeckt." What specific numerical fact is being conveyed about the new species?

Question 4

An announcement at a German train station states, "Der ICE $789$ nach Frankfurt hat $10$ Minuten Verspätung." What specific numerical fact is being conveyed about the train?

Question 5

In a German dialogue about a new apartment, one person says, "Die Miete beträgt $850$ Euro pro Monat." What specific financial detail is being conveyed?