Active Listening Test Read the statements below and choose the answer that best represents active listening. 1.Every day brings new problems. You solve one, and the next one already appears. Where’s the point here? I’m surprised you say so That’s the way it is, there’s no point worrying about it I know that encountering one problem after another is dissuasive and sometimes daunting Give me an example so I know what you mean 2.At our meeting today, I counted on your support. And you just sat there and didn’t speak once. I waited for you to ask me for a sentence Apparently you are dissatisfied with how I behaved at the meeting Hey, I said something about you. I had my reasons to remain silent 3.According to the timesheet, I have a trip again on Friday. This is the third wasted weekend in a row. Why don’t you talk to someone upstairs to change that The trip must be out of your hand Everyone has to ride. That’s part of the job. I’m sure this is your last trip for a while 4.It seems that others always get easy tasks. Why am I still getting the hard ones? You feel like you’re not being treated the same as others What proof do you have of what you say? If you looked at the graphics you would see that everyone has easy and difficult tasks And the work I assigned to you yesterday 5.When I started working at this company I thought there would be a lot of opportunities to change jobs for the better. And what, after four years, I’m still doing the same thing. I hear disappointment in your voice. Promotion is an important part of your job b. We’ll talk about what you could do to get promoted We’ll talk about what you could do to get promoted Maybe you just haven’t worked hard enough Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll have a chance soon 6.It’s the same every day. Every child can do it. Your work apparently depresses you and makes you feel unnecessary I always thought you liked your job Will complaining make a difference? If you have any idea how to improve your work, I will be very happy to hear from you 7.I really appreciate this promotion. I just hope I can do this job Don’t worry. I’m sure you can do it Why do you think you can’t do it. After all, previous work was also difficult You’re worried about doing your new duties well Most people have the same feelings 8.I am tired. This last sale finished me off. I don’t feel like meeting the next customer. You can definitely do it. Rest for a few minutes and you will feel better What made you so tired? You seem to be tired We all feel that way sometimes. Don’t worry about it.
