TOEIC

In this section you will find a number of listening comprehension tests which are based on the third part of the Test Of English for International Communication. These tests will help you practise and improve your business listening skills and you will also learn many new phrases. In the audio, you will hear a short conversations. On the screen, you will see a question and four possible answers. Choose the best answer to the question. Here is how you should complete the tests:

Click on the MP3 player to listen to a question and three possible answers.
Click on the 'View Answer' button to see the correct answers.
You can listen to the recording as often as you like. If you want to see the transcript (the text) of the recording, please click on the 'View Transcript' button.

TOEIC - Short conversations Test 8

Questions 1 - 3

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on the MP3 player to listen to a question and three possible answers then choose the best answer to the question.

1. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A. What to eat for dinner

B. Where to find fresh lobster

C. Why steaks are good

D. Which type of wine to drink

2. What does the woman suggest for the man?

A. Angus lobster

B. Clam chowder

C. New York cheesecake

D. A Caesar salad

3. Who will pay for the meal?

A. The man

B. The woman's company

C. The man's firm

D. The man and the woman

View Answer

1	A	B	C	D
2	A	B	C	D
3	A	B	C	D

View Transcript

— Wow, everything looks so good! I'm not sure what to order.
— Have anything you like. It's on the company. Personally, I recommend the lobster. It's fresh from Maine -- the best in town. But the steaks are also quite good. They use only grass-fed Angus cows. And for dessert, you've got to try the New York Cheesecake!
— Well thank you. That all sounds delicious. I think I'll have the lobster and a bowl of clam chowder. How about you?
— I'm going to try a T-bone steak and a Caesar salad. Now, what type of wine do you fancy?

Questions 4 - 6

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on the MP3 player to listen to a question and three possible answers then choose the best answer to the question.

4. What is the woman doing?

A. Repairing the computers

B. Researching new computers

C. Selling used computers

D. Maintaining the computers

5. What does the woman need?

A. Advice on purchasing electronics

B. Feedback on the old computers

C. Computer software sales

D. Information on available computers

6. What does the man suggest the woman do?

A. Consult with a computer specialist

B. Ask Caitlin for some suggestions

C. Find a company that offers good customer service

D. Locate a different vendor than Ingram Computers

View Answer

4	A	B	C	D
5	A	B	C	D
6	A	B	C	D

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— Rebecca, I heard from Caitlin that you're in charge of replacing all our computers. This is great; it's about time!
— It sure is! When the system crashed last Friday, it was the last straw. That's when Mr. Thompson gave me the green light to order new computers. I'm aiming to get a new system installed by the end of the month, but I still have some research to do because I want to change vendors.
— It'd be a good idea to use a vendor that offers ongoing technical support. I know that Ingram Computers has an excellent reputation for customer service, and they have a comprehensive parts replacement warranty. During the warranty period, if something goes wrong they'll replace your computer outright or else lend you a computer while they repair yours.
— Yeah, I've heard really good things about Ingram too. We get their brochures in the mail all the time.

Questions 7 - 9

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on the MP3 player to listen to a question and three possible answers then choose the best answer to the question.

7. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Manager-employee

B. Waiter-customer

C. Employer-candidate

D. Professor-student

8. What does the woman ask the man?

A. To give her a higher salary

B. To explain about benefits

C. To disclose trade secrets

D. To clarify a contract section

9. What will the woman probably do next?

A. Ask a question

B. Decline an offer

C. Sign the contract

D. Phone her attorney

View Answer

7	A	B	C	D
8	A	B	C	D
9	A	B	C	D

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— Have you had a chance to read through the contract yet?
— Yes I have. It looks good, but I didn't completely understand the non-disclosure clause.
— Oh, that means once you come to work for us, if you leave our company for any reason, you cannot tell anyone technical information about our products.
— Yes, that makes sense. You do have to protect your trade secrets. Well then, everything looks like it's in order.

Questions 10 - 12

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on the MP3 player to listen to a question and three possible answers then choose the best answer to the question.

10. How is the woman most likely traveling?

A. By car

B. By subway

C. By taxi

D. By bus

11. What problem does the woman have?

A. She does not know where she is.

B. She cannot find the directions.

C. She is walking in the wrong direction.

D. She is at the wrong station.

12. What does the man suggest?

A. Heading north on 24th Street

B. Walking to Alder Street

C. Going to a different station

D. Calling Jim's office for help

View Answer

10	A	B	C	D
11	A	B	C	D
12	A	B	C	D

View Transcript

— Hello, Thomas? This is Debra. I'm on my way to Jim's office, but I'm a bit confused.
— Where are you?
— I'm at the 24th Street Station. Should I go north or south on 24th?
— Actually, the best thing to do would be to ride two more stops, to Alder Street. At the Alder Street Station, go out the east door and turn left. Walk down Alder about two blocks to 24th, and turn right. Jim's office will be a half-block down on the right hand side.

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TOEIC - Short conversations Test 8

Questions 1 - 3