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TOEIC (English for Communication) --- L I S T E N I N G [CPT3L]

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The Listening section evaluates how well you understand spoken English. The Listening test has four sections and will take approximately 45 minutes. You must mark your answers on the answer sheet not in the test book

YOU WILL HAVE FOURTY FIVE MINUTES TO COMPLETE PARTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 OF THE TEST.

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PART 1 : PHOTOGRAPHS Directions: You will hear four statements about a photograph in the test book. You must listen carefully to the statements in order to select the statement that best describes the photograph. Choose the best answer to the question and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer sheet.

Example

Listen to the statements and select the one that best describes the picture. (A) They're drinking orange juice. (B) They're turning on a computer. (C) They're looking at a screen. (D) They're putting on formal clothes.

Statement (C), "They're looking at a screen." best describes the picture, so you should choose answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet.

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PART 2 : QUESTION - RESPONSE Directions: You will hear a statement or a question followed by three responses. Listen and choose the best response. Then mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), or (C) on the answer sheet.

Example Have you met the new Managing Director?

(A) Actually I talked with him in the lobby just now. (B) Yes, I took the call. (C) No, he takes the subway to work.

The best response to the question “Have you met the new Managing Director?” is answer choice (A), “Actually I talked with him in the lobby just now.” You should mark answer (A) on your answer sheet.

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Test No. 11. - 40. Listen and choose the best response.

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PART 3 : CONVERSATIONS Directions: You will hear conversations with two speakers. Then you will answer three questions about each conversation. Listen and choose the best answer to the question and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer sheet. 41. What is the purpose of the call?

(A) To arrange a business lunch (B) To inquire about a special offer (C) To reserve a room (D) To organize a conference

42. What does the woman offer the man?

(A) A free dinner buffet (B) A taxi service (C) A conference package (D) A discount on a gym

43. What does the man ask about?

(A) Check-in time (B) A place to work out outdoors (C) Suitcase storage (D) A restaurant menu

44. Where does the conversation most likely

take place? (A) On a street (B) In an office (C) At the City Council (D) At a theater

45. How does the woman assist the man?

(A) By giving him a telephone number (B) By rescheduling an appointment (C) By calling a taxi for him (D) By telling him directions

46. What is the man worried about?

(A) Finding a theater (B) Losing his business cards (C) Being late for a meeting (D) Missing a bus

47. What is going on in the meeting room?

(A) Some products are being repaired. (B) A meeting is being interrupted. (C) Lunch is being delivered. (D) Some items are being replaced.

48. What does the woman think about the old furniture?

(A) It is not good enough to use. (B) It is broken. (C) It is not bad. (D) It should be fixed.

49. What does the man hope the new furniture

will be like? (A) Bigger. (B) More stylish. (C) More long-lasting. (D) More comfortable.

50. What is the dialog mainly about?

(A) Changing opening hours (B) Rebuilding an employee cafeteria (C) Choosing a food supplier (D) Doing a questionnaire about food

51. What was the woman doing on Tuesday?

(A) Visiting a customer (B) Attending meetings (C) Distributing reports (D) Cooking some food

52. What advantage does the woman mention

about Easygo Food Services? (A) It is located in the city. (B) Its food is cheap. (C) It offers a limited menu. (D) It provides a quick delivery service

53. What is the woman's problem?

(A) Her working hours are too short. (B) Her computer is not working. (C) Her password has been lost. (D) Her timesheet has been deleted.

54. How long ago did the woman probably

get to the office? (A) 10 minutes ago (B) 20 minutes ago (C) 30 minutes ago (D) Two hours ago

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55. What does the man recommend? (A) Calling a delivery worker (B) Changing a username (C) Resubmitting a report (D) Talking to a supervisor

56. Why is the order late?

(A) Some parts were out of stock. (B) Some fees had not been paid. (C) The order-was canceled. (D) Sit was shipped to the wrong location.

57. What will the supplier give?

(A) Two free parts (B) A discount (C) More time to fix the parts (D) Free delivery

58. According to the woman, what will

probably happen? (A) An item will be returned. (B) Alternative parts will be used. (C) Another order will be placed. (D) Repairs will be completed.

59. What was recently received?

(A) A computer (B) A projector (C) A printer (D) A copier

60. Why does the man need to hurry?

(A) He needs to check some equipment. (B) The e-mail system is malfunctioning. (C) The woman needs some of his materials. (D) He is late for an appointment.

61. What does the woman advise the man to

do? (A) Check a computer (B) Install some software (C) Buy a new printer (D) E-mail some files to her

62. What does the woman ask the man to do?

(A) Decrease the testing of a product (B) Review some sales figures (C) Offer her some ideas (D) Celebrate the launch of a new item

63. What was wrong with the product? (A) lt was too big. (B) It did not appeal to women. (C) Customers did not like its price. (D) People felt its scent was too strong.

64. What does the man offer to do?

(A) Create a new product (B) Revise a proposal (C) Purchase a projector (D) Share some data

65. What is the topic of the conversation?

(A) An essay (B) An anniversary party (C) A charity event (D) A restaurant opening

66. What is the man concerned about?

(A) Overcrowding (B) Research costs (C) Accommodation (D) Customer response

67. What will the speakers most likely do next?

(A) Reschedule a team event (B) Book a larger room (C) Prepare a list (D) Start some research

68. Why is the man calling the woman?

(A) To advertise a new center (B) To ask for some opinions (C) To talk about a sports game (D) To postpone an event

69. What does the woman like about the

community center? (A) It offers various programs. (B) It has a program for winter sports. (C) It has a nice receptionist. (D) Its programs are adequately priced.

70. What does the woman suggest?

(A) Offering a new service (B) Renewing some old facilities (C) Extending opening hours (D) Decreasing prices

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PART 4 : TALKS Directions: You will hear several talks, each with one speaker. Then you will answer three questions about the talk. Listen and choose the best answer to the question and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer sheet. 71. What is the topic of the message?

(A) Neighborhood concerns (B) Garden landscaping (C) Garage sales (D) Work satisfaction

72. Why does the speaker talk about her

neighbor? (A) He removed some trees. (B) He made a painting. (C) He created a patio. (D) He recommended the company.

73. What does the woman ask the listener to

do? (A) Give her a price (B) Buy her a painting (C) Come to her neighbor's property (D) Evaluate the quality. other work

74. What is being advertised?

(A) An event (B) Exhibitors (C) A change of location (D) Fair organizers

75. How does the speaker describe the career

advisors? (A) They move across the region. (B) They are volunteers. (C) They live in the city. (D) They are renowned.

76. When are the listeners asked to visit the

fair? (A) On Thursday (B) On Friday (C) On Saturday (D) On Sunday

77. What is the purpose of the message?

(A) To schedule vehicle repair (B) To transfer a worker (C) To post a job advertisement (D) To schedule a visit

78. What time can the man leave his office? (A) At 4:30 (B) At 5:00 (C) At 6:00 (D) At 7:00

79. Why does tIle man want the woman to call

him back? (A) To get an address (B) To make a payment (C) To arrange an appointment (D) To decide on a meeting venue

80. Who is the man talking to?

(A) High school students (B) Accounting department employees (C) Catering workers (D) Parking lot guards

81. Where is the group probably going to

meet before the training course? (A) At a subway station (B) At a sports stadium (C) In a lobby (D) In a parking lot

82. According to the speaker, what is the best

way to get to the training venue? (A) On foot (B) By bus (C) By subway (D) By taxi

83. Who most likely is the speaker?

(A) A screenwriter (B) A book critic (C) An author (D) A musician

84. What kind of novel is Into the Forest?

(A) Tragedy (B) Romance (C) Horror (D) Comedy

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85. What does the speaker encourage fans of Oyama to do?

(A) Get a signed copy of a book (B) Wait for another year (C) Go to a movie theater (D) Return a product

86. What is the topic of Rebecca Lung's

lecture? (A) Marketing (B) Publishing (C) Fashion (D) Eye problems

87. What did Rebecca Lung do recently?

(A) She wrote a book. (B) She moved jobs. (C) She designed luxury items. (D) She worked in publishing.

88. What does the speaker encourage the

listeners to do after the talk? (A) Go on a vacation (B) Buy abook (C) Listen to a presentation (D) Invite a guest

89. Where is the announcement taking place?

(A) At a company celebration (B) At the opening of a craft center (C) At a movie theater (D) At a sports field

90. What has been altered?

(A) The time of a party (B) The weather forecast (C) The entertainment program (D) The location of a sale

91. What is the reason for the change?

(A) Bad weather is due to start. (B) All tickets are sold. (C) Programs were printed with errors. (D) Procedures were not implemented.

92. Who most likely are the listeners?

(A) Staff at a sports center (B) Employees of an advertising

company (C) Managers at an accounting firm (D) Worker's at an automobile repair

store

93. What does Smart Cars wish to do? (A) Appeal to different customers (B) Invent new products (C) Become more conventional (D) Share production equipment

94. What does the speaker want the listeners

to do? (A) Hold meetings (B) Work longer hours (C) Stand up (D) Develop ideas

95. Why did the speaker leave the message?

(A) To ask about food for takeout (B) To make payment for a service (C) To provide feedback on an

inspection (D) To give information about a

process 96. What will a license allow Mr. Franklin to

do? (A) Manage a restaurant (B) Open a shop (C) Close a business (D) Inspect a product

97. What does the speaker mention about

licenses? (A) They can be bought with a grant. (B) They must be checked every year. (C) They are not permanent. (D) They are granted free of charge.

98. What is the purpose of the talk?

(A) To introduce local artists (B) To present a tour schedule (C) To arrange a visit (D) To talk about a town's history

99. According to the speaker, what can be

found in the Old Town? (A) Art museums (B) Historic buildings (C) Well-known stores (D) A seafront

100. What will happen in the afternoon?

(A) A late lunch at an art museum (B) A visit to the seafront (C) A boat tour (D) An art sale

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