(DLIFLC) Defense Language Proficiency
Test (DLPT) EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES
SECTION 1 – LISTENING COMPREHENSION – 40
Questions
**Passage 1 (Level 1 – Conversation between a
husband and wife)**
*Orientation: A husband and wife are talking at home
in the evening.*
1. The husband says he will do something on his way
home from work. What will he do?
A) Buy water
B) Order bread
C) Meet a friend
D) Mail a package
Correct answer: A
,Rationale: The husband explicitly states that he will
buy a box of water on the way home.
2. What does the wife indicate that they need?
A) Milk
B) Bread
C) Rice
D) Eggs
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The wife tells her husband they need
bread.
3. Does the husband mention meeting a friend on his
way home?
A) Yes, he has plans to meet a friend
B) No, there is no mention of meeting a friend
C) He mentions meeting a friend but is unsure
D) He mentions a friend visiting later
Correct answer: B
Rationale: There is no mention of meeting a friend in
this conversation.
,**Passage 2 (Level 1 – Radio advertisement)**
*Orientation: You hear a radio advertisement for a
local store.*
4. What is the store offering?
A) A buy-one-get-one-free sale
B) A clearance on winter coats
C) A discount on electronics
D) A free gift with purchase
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The advertisement states that customers
can buy one item and get a second for free.
5. How long will the sale last?
A) One day only
B) Through the weekend
C) Until the end of the month
D) While supplies last
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The advertisement indicates the sale runs
from Friday through Sunday.
, **Passage 3 (Level 2 – Interview with a farmer)**
*Orientation: A male interviewer is speaking with a
farmer about his crops.*
6. According to the farmer, what indicates that the
fruit is ripe?
A) When it develops a fragrant scent
B) When it changes to another color
C) When it becomes moderately soft
D) When it reaches a minimum length
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The farmer explains that the fruit is ripe
when it reaches twenty centimeters and above.
7. What does the farmer say about the seeds?
A) They are thrown away
B) They are planted immediately
C) They are dried and can be stored for years
D) They are sold to other farmers
Correct answer: C
Test (DLPT) EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS AND RATIONALES
SECTION 1 – LISTENING COMPREHENSION – 40
Questions
**Passage 1 (Level 1 – Conversation between a
husband and wife)**
*Orientation: A husband and wife are talking at home
in the evening.*
1. The husband says he will do something on his way
home from work. What will he do?
A) Buy water
B) Order bread
C) Meet a friend
D) Mail a package
Correct answer: A
,Rationale: The husband explicitly states that he will
buy a box of water on the way home.
2. What does the wife indicate that they need?
A) Milk
B) Bread
C) Rice
D) Eggs
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The wife tells her husband they need
bread.
3. Does the husband mention meeting a friend on his
way home?
A) Yes, he has plans to meet a friend
B) No, there is no mention of meeting a friend
C) He mentions meeting a friend but is unsure
D) He mentions a friend visiting later
Correct answer: B
Rationale: There is no mention of meeting a friend in
this conversation.
,**Passage 2 (Level 1 – Radio advertisement)**
*Orientation: You hear a radio advertisement for a
local store.*
4. What is the store offering?
A) A buy-one-get-one-free sale
B) A clearance on winter coats
C) A discount on electronics
D) A free gift with purchase
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The advertisement states that customers
can buy one item and get a second for free.
5. How long will the sale last?
A) One day only
B) Through the weekend
C) Until the end of the month
D) While supplies last
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The advertisement indicates the sale runs
from Friday through Sunday.
, **Passage 3 (Level 2 – Interview with a farmer)**
*Orientation: A male interviewer is speaking with a
farmer about his crops.*
6. According to the farmer, what indicates that the
fruit is ripe?
A) When it develops a fragrant scent
B) When it changes to another color
C) When it becomes moderately soft
D) When it reaches a minimum length
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The farmer explains that the fruit is ripe
when it reaches twenty centimeters and above.
7. What does the farmer say about the seeds?
A) They are thrown away
B) They are planted immediately
C) They are dried and can be stored for years
D) They are sold to other farmers
Correct answer: C
