Comprehension quiz

Vocational Training Course

Listen to the lesson carefully, then answer 10 comprehension questions. Pick one option per question.

Question 1What is the speaker mainly doing in this talk?

Complaining about the course fees Advertising the college library Introducing a new vocational training programme Interviewing former plumbing students

Question 2According to the speaker, when do the classes now take place?

In the mornings In the evenings At weekends only During the afternoons

Question 3What is the only thing students need to bring to the course?

Their own tools Course textbooks A safety helmet Safety boots

Question 4How long does the vocational training course last in total?

Twelve weeks Six weeks Twenty weeks Nine months

Question 5Which subject is NOT mentioned as an option on the course?

Plumbing Carpentry Electrical work Cooking

Question 6How much do early applicants pay for the course?

Four hundred pounds Two hundred pounds One hundred pounds Nothing at all

Question 7Who is the half price discount intended for, according to the speaker?

People already in work College staff members Students Local business owners

Question 8Where should people go if they want to register for the course?

The office beside the library The main college hall The classroom upstairs The workshop next to reception

Question 9What is the closing date for applications to the course?

The fifth of February The end of May The first of March The fifteenth of February

Question 10How often do the classes meet each week, according to the speaker?

Every weekday evening Twice a week Three times a week Once a week