TOEIC Listening practice test 1

Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

Example

0. Picture: A man stands in a supermarket aisle. He is taking cans out of a cardboard box and putting them on a shelf. The box is on the floor beside him.

A) He’s paying at a cash register

B) He’s stocking some shelves

C) He’s opening a refrigerator

D) He’s pushing a shopping cart

Answer: B

1. A B C D

2. A B C D

3. A B C D

4. A B C D

5. A B C D

6. A B C D

Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet.

7. A B C

8. A B C

9. A B C

10. A B C

11. A B C

12. A B C

13. A B C

14. A B C

15. A B C

16. A B C

17. A B C

18. A B C

19. A B C

20. A B C

21. A B C

22. A B C

23. A B C

24. A B C

25. A B C

26. A B C

27. A B C

28. A B C

29. A B C

30. A B C

31. A B C

Directions: You will hear some conversations between two or more people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

32. Why is the woman calling?

A) To report a problem outside her shop

B) To sign up to speak at a public meeting

C) To apply for a job at a support center

D) To ask about renewing a business permit

33. What does the man say about the support center?

A) It will close next month

B) It will reduce its staff

C) It will open on weekends

D) It will move to a different location

34. What does the man offer to do?

A) Send her a document

B) Reserve a parking space

C) Call her after the meeting

D) Arrange a meeting with a council member

35. Where do the speakers most likely work?

A) At a hardware store

B) At a lumber supplier

C) At a furniture factory

D) At a moving company

36. What does the man ask about?

A) Changing his work schedule

B) Getting new safety equipment

C) Taking a vacation day

D) Ordering replacement parts

37. What does the woman say the man must do first?

A) Get approval from the human resources department

B) Complete an online course

C) Read the machine manual

D) Find a coworker to cover his shift

38. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A) Hiring new actors

B) Moving to a larger theater

C) Lowering ticket prices

D) Adding performances of a show

39. Why does the woman say, “That’s not a small ask”?

A) She expects the extra costs to go over budget

B) She worries the stage crew is already fully booked

C) She thinks the cast may not want the extra work

D) She thinks the theater cannot be ready in time between shows

40. What does the second man suggest?

A) Scheduling an extra show on a different day

B) Offering refunds to some customers

C) Recording a performance for online viewers

D) Extending the run by one week

41. Why is the man calling?

A) To cancel a delivery

B) To increase the size of an order

C) To report some damaged items

D) To request a product catalog

42. What problem does the woman mention?

A) A product color is out of stock

B) A delivery fee has increased

C) A warehouse is closed for inventory

D) A payment has not been received

43. What does the woman say she will do?

A) Apply a discount

B) Arrange installation

C) Ship a sample

D) Send a revised invoice

44. What event is the woman planning?

A) A lunch to welcome new interns

B) A retirement dinner

C) A meeting with clients

D) A cooking class for staff

45. What does the man say about the private room?

A) It needs a minimum number of guests

B) It has recently been redecorated

C) It is available only until a certain time

D) It requires an extra fee

46. What does the man ask the woman to provide?

A) A deposit for the room

B) A final number of guests

C) A company tax number

D) A list of dietary needs

47. What problem is the woman having?

A) Her password has expired

B) A program keeps closing unexpectedly

C) Her printer will not connect

D) Her laptop screen is damaged

48. What does the man mean when he says, “You’re not the first one today”?

A) A fix has already been released

B) He has reported the problem to the software maker

C) He thinks a recent update caused the problem

D) He wants her to wait her turn

49. What does the man recommend?

A) Restarting her computer

B) Borrowing a different laptop

C) Using a Web browser version for now

D) Rescheduling her meeting

50. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A) Scheduled maintenance work

B) A lobby renovation

C) A new security system

D) An increase in rent

51. Why is the woman concerned?

A) The work will be very noisy

B) Some employees will be working that day

C) Her company may have to pay part of the cost

D) A large delivery is expected that day

52. What does the man say he will do?

A) Post a notice in the building

B) Keep one elevator open all day

C) Ask the contractor about another day

D) Lower the building’s service fee

53. Why is the man visiting the clinic?

A) To pick up a prescription

B) To get some test results

C) To see a specialist

D) To have a routine checkup

54. What problem does the first woman mention?

A) A doctor is running late

B) The man’s file cannot be found

C) A form has not been completed

D) The waiting room is full

55. What does the second woman offer to do?

A) Reschedule the appointment

B) Take some measurements

C) Call the man’s employer

D) Bring the man a drink

56. What are the speakers preparing for?

A) A training course

B) A job interview

C) A trade show

D) A factory inspection

57. What does the woman mean when she says, “I’ve done that flight before”?

A) She has concerns about the man’s plan

B) She is offering to book the flight

C) She knows the airline’s staff

D) She remembers how much it cost

58. What will the man most likely do next?

A) Ask a manager for a larger budget

B) Cancel a hotel reservation

C) Ask a colleague to travel instead

D) Look for flights on an earlier day

59. What is the woman reminding the man about?

A) A budget meeting

B) A deadline for expense reports

C) A client’s late payment

D) An office supply order

60. According to the woman, what has changed?

A) A manager’s signature is now required

B) A meeting has been moved to a later date

C) Documents must now be submitted online

D) A spending limit has been raised

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

A) Show his staff how to use a system

B) Give his team more time

C) Approve a travel request

D) Send him some past records

62. Who most likely is the man?

A) A job candidate

B) A sales trainer

C) A receptionist

D) A security guard

63. Look at the graphic. Which room will the woman go to? Westbrook Conference Center: Today’s Events Room 101: Customer Service Training Room 102: Hiring Fair Room 201: Sales Workshop Room 202: Software Demonstration

A) Room 101

B) Room 102

C) Room 201

D) Room 202

64. What does the man give the woman?

A) A visitor badge

B) A building map

C) A wireless Internet password

D) A parking pass

65. Why does the woman need the items?

A) New employees have joined her company

B) Her company has changed its logo

C) She is attending a trade fair

D) Her old cards contain an error

66. Look at the graphic. How much will the woman pay? Brightline Print Shop: Business Card Prices 100 cards: $25 250 cards: $45 500 cards: $70 1,000 cards: $110

A) $25

B) $45

C) $70

D) $110

67. What does the man say the woman must do before printing begins?

A) Pay the full amount

B) Approve a sample design

C) Choose a type of paper

D) Provide a company logo file

68. What problem does the woman report?

A) A machine has stopped working

B) A delivery arrived at the wrong building

C) An invoice contains an error

D) Some materials arrived damaged

69. Look at the graphic. On which day will the replacement parts most likely arrive? Delivery Schedule: Week of May 6 Monday: Halvorsen Packaging Tuesday: Ridgeway Steel Wednesday: Cortez Plastics Thursday: Ambry Paints

A) Monday

B) Tuesday

C) Wednesday

D) Thursday

70. What does the man suggest?

A) Using parts reserved for another order

B) Ordering from a different supplier

C) Asking workers to stay late

D) Delaying a shipment to a customer

Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

71. What is the speaker mainly reporting on?

A) The results of a supplier audit

B) The outcome of a global meeting

C) A new government tax on paper

D) The findings of a customer survey

72. What does the speaker say about the negotiations?

A) They were held online

B) They were moved to a new city

C) They ended without an agreement

D) They continued until the morning

73. What does the speaker ask the purchasing team to do?

A) Request documents from suppliers

B) Find a new paper supplier

C) Prepare a report for customers

D) Attend a planning workshop

74. Why is the speaker calling?

A) To request a deposit

B) To announce a menu change

C) To explain a change of room

D) To cancel a reservation

75. What does the speaker offer?

A) A discount on the bill

B) Free drinks on arrival

C) A later start time

D) A different date

76. What does the speaker ask Ms. Adeyemi to do?

A) Send a final guest list

B) Choose dishes from the menu

C) Pay a deposit before Friday

D) Approve a new seating area

77. What is the talk mainly about?

A) Hiring additional engineers

B) Renovating a break room

C) Reducing office space

D) Moving to another city

78. What does the speaker mean when she says, “the numbers tell a different story”?

A) She wants staff to collect new data

B) A common belief among staff is not accurate

C) A financial report contains an error

D) She is pleased with the company’s profits

79. What will happen next week?

A) A booking system will be tested

B) A survey will be sent to staff

C) Furniture will be moved

D) A lease will be signed

80. Who most likely is the speaker?

A) A tour guide

B) A stage actor

C) A ticket agent

D) A costume designer

81. What does the speaker say about the main stage?

A) It was recently rebuilt

B) It is being used for a rehearsal

C) It cannot be photographed

D) It is closed for repairs

82. What are listeners asked to do backstage?

A) Leave their bags in lockers

B) Turn off their phones

C) Wear safety helmets

D) Stay close to the group

83. What is being advertised?

A) A fitness center

B) A pharmacy

C) A physical therapy clinic

D) A health insurance plan

84. What is new at the business?

A) It has hired new staff

B) It offers weekend appointments

C) It has moved to a new address

D) It has lowered its prices

85. How can listeners receive a free assessment?

A) By mentioning the advertisement

B) By booking on the Web site

C) By bringing a doctor’s referral

D) By purchasing a membership

86. What is the speaker mainly discussing?

A) A change to expense reporting

B) A new travel policy

C) A cut in department budgets

D) An upgrade to company phones

87. According to the speaker, why is the change being made?

A) To lower travel costs

B) To meet an auditor’s request

C) To speed up repayments to employees

D) To comply with a new law

88. What should listeners do by Friday?

A) Install a mobile app

B) Watch a training video

C) Get approval from a manager

D) Hand in remaining paper receipts

89. Where does the speaker most likely work?

A) At a food production plant

B) At a grocery store

C) At a shipping company

D) At a restaurant

90. What does the speaker imply when she says, “I wouldn’t count on it”?

A) A number in a report may be wrong

B) A repair will probably take longer than hoped

C) Workers should not expect overtime pay

D) A supplier has canceled an order

91. What will workers from Line 2 do this week?

A) Take paid time off

B) Help repair a machine

C) Work on other production lines

D) Attend safety training

92. What has caused the delay?

A) A track inspection

B) Bad weather

C) A crew change

D) A signal problem

93. What does the speaker tell passengers traveling to Dunmore?

A) Their connecting train will wait for them

B) They should get off at the next stop

C) Their tickets will be refunded

D) A bus will take them from Kessler

94. What can passengers get in the café car?

A) A discount on meals

B) A free hot drink

C) A travel voucher

D) A printed timetable

95. Why is the speaker calling?

A) To place an order

B) To return damaged furniture

C) To ask for a catalog

D) To complain about a delivery

96. Look at the graphic. Which model will the speaker order? Halden Office Seating Price List Arlo: $129 Benson: $149 Corra: $189 Delmar: $215

A) Arlo

B) Benson

C) Corra

D) Delmar

97. What does the speaker request?

A) A fabric sample

B) Assembly service

C) A bulk discount

D) Delivery by a certain date

98. What is the purpose of the update?

A) To add new software

B) To replace old computers

C) To improve system security

D) To speed up the network

99. Look at the graphic. Which department are the listeners most likely in? System Update Schedule Accounting: Tuesday Marketing: Wednesday Legal: Thursday Human Resources: Friday

A) Accounting

B) Marketing

C) Legal

D) Human Resources

100. What are listeners asked to do?

A) Change their passwords

B) Bring laptops to IT

C) Turn off their computers

D) Leave their computers on