TOEIC Listening practice test 3

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 and a woman are standing at a reception desk in a hotel lobby. The woman is handing a key card to the man. A suitcase is standing on the floor beside him.

A) They’re carrying suitcases up some stairs

B) The woman is giving the man a card

C) They’re shaking hands

D) The man is writing on a form

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

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12. A B C

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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 does the woman want to speak with the man?

A) To request a transfer to another office

B) To turn down a promotion

C) To ask for a salary increase

D) To complain about a client

33. What does the woman say she enjoys about her current job?

A) Traveling to trade shows

B) Having flexible working hours

C) Working directly with clients

D) Leading a large team

34. What does the man suggest after the woman confirms her decision?

A) Taking the weekend to reconsider

B) Contacting the human resources department

C) Recommending a colleague for the position

D) Training new staff members

35. Where most likely does the woman work?

A) At a hotel

B) At a travel agency

C) At a restaurant

D) At a catering company

36. What problem does the woman mention?

A) The room he wants is not available that evening

B) A minimum number of guests is required

C) Prices increase after a certain date

D) The group is too large for the space

37. What does the man say he will do next?

A) Pay a deposit online

B) Check another date with his clients

C) Send a final guest count

D) Cancel the reservation

38. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A) A safety inspection

B) A change in suppliers

C) The results of an equipment trial

D) Hiring workers for the night shift

39. What problem does one of the men mention?

A) A machine part has broken

B) Some operators have not been trained on the machine

C) The label supplier has raised its prices

D) The night shift is short of staff

40. Why does the woman say, “The technician is here until Friday”?

A) To show that there is time to fix the issue

B) To explain why the trial cannot be extended

C) To suggest waiting for the technician’s report

D) To say that the installation is not finished

41. Why is the man at the service desk?

A) His flight has been canceled

B) His luggage has been lost

C) He wants to change his seat

D) He missed a connecting flight

42. What does the woman say about the flight she books for the man?

A) It leaves from a different terminal

B) It is fully booked

C) It stops in another city

D) It departs the following morning

43. What does the woman give the man?

A) A hotel reservation

B) A seat upgrade

C) A meal voucher

D) A lounge pass

44. Why is the woman calling?

A) To request test results

B) To change an appointment time

C) To register as a new patient

D) To update her insurance details

45. What does the man say about Dr. Haddad?

A) She is moving to another clinic

B) She works only part-time

C) She is not accepting new patients

D) Her schedule is full until later in the month

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

A) Arrive early to complete a form

B) Bring her insurance card

C) Call back next week

D) Confirm the appointment by e-mail

47. What is the man asking about?

A) Hiring temporary staff

B) Upgrading accounting software

C) Extending a payment deadline

D) Sending staff to a conference

48. Why does the woman say, “It’s only October”?

A) The rest of the budget must last for months

B) There is still plenty of time before a deadline

C) The request should wait for next year’s budget

D) The man is asking much earlier than usual

49. What does the woman suggest?

A) Splitting the cost with another team

B) Reducing the number of people involved

C) Asking the finance director for an exception

D) Paying early to get a lower price

50. Who most likely is the woman?

A) A building engineer

B) A moving company employee

C) A real estate agent

D) An interior designer

51. What does the man ask about?

A) Internet service

B) Storage space

C) Weekend access

D) Parking for employees

52. What does the woman say the man can do on Tuesday?

A) Visit the space

B) Get a price estimate

C) Meet the building owner

D) Pick up some keys

53. What event are the speakers planning?

A) A client entertainment evening

B) A team concert outing

C) A company awards dinner

D) A staff theater outing

54. What problem does one of the women mention?

A) The performance has been moved to a later date

B) Fewer seats are available than they need

C) The group discount has ended

D) A bus company has canceled

55. What does the man offer to do?

A) Collect payments from staff

B) Reserve a restaurant table

C) Ask about another show time

D) E-mail a survey to staff

56. What problem does the woman report?

A) A program stopped working after an update

B) Her laptop screen is damaged

C) She cannot remember her password

D) Her printer is out of order

57. Why does the woman say, “I have a client call at ten”?

A) She wants the man to join the call

B) She cannot give up her laptop right now

C) She needs to reschedule the call

D) She is asking to book a meeting room

58. What does the man offer to do?

A) Contact the software company

B) Reset her password

C) Lend her a temporary computer

D) Fix the problem remotely

59. Why is the man calling?

A) To confirm a delivery address

B) To request a payment

C) To advertise a new product line

D) To report a problem with an order

60. What does the man say about the price?

A) It will stay the same

B) It includes delivery

C) It is lower for large orders

D) It will increase next month

61. What does the woman want to do before deciding?

A) Check her budget

B) Look at photos of the chair

C) Visit the showroom

D) Speak with her supervisor

62. Why is the man visiting the building?

A) To deliver some documents

B) To inspect a renovation

C) To interview for a position

D) To see a dentist

63. What does the woman say about Northgate Consulting’s floor?

A) It is closed for a holiday

B) It cannot be reached by elevator today

C) It is being cleaned

D) It is being renovated

64. Look at the graphic. Which floor will the man go to? Building Directory Floor 2: Lumen Dental Clinic Floor 3: Veda Architects Floor 4: Northgate Consulting Floor 5: Harlow Legal Services

A) Floor 2

B) Floor 3

C) Floor 4

D) Floor 5

65. What is the man sending?

A) Product samples

B) Signed contracts

C) Trade show materials

D) Replacement parts

66. Why must the package arrive by Thursday?

A) A shipping discount ends this week

B) The items could be damaged by heat

C) The client’s office closes for a holiday

D) The client is presenting the items on Friday

67. Look at the graphic. How much will the man most likely pay for shipping? Shipping Options Economy Ground: $14.00 Standard Air: $25.50 Two-Day Priority: $42.00 Overnight Express: $68.00

A) $14.00

B) $25.50

C) $42.00

D) $68.00

68. Who most likely is the man?

A) A workshop presenter

B) The woman’s manager

C) A travel agent

D) A training coordinator

69. Why is the woman unable to attend her first choice of session?

A) It is already full

B) Her manager did not approve it

C) She will be away on a business trip

D) The room is too small

70. Look at the graphic. On which day will the woman attend a workshop? Workshop Schedule Monday, Room 101: Giving Feedback Tuesday, Room 204: Managing Time Wednesday, Room 101: Leading Meetings Thursday, Room 305: Presenting Data

A) Monday

B) Tuesday

C) Wednesday

D) Thursday

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 topic of today’s program?

A) Managing stress at work

B) Finding a long-term partner

C) Making friends in a new city

D) Planning a wedding

72. What does the speaker say about Dr. Varga?

A) He has recently published a book

B) He used to host the program

C) He teaches at a local university

D) He is visiting from another country

73. How can listeners take part in the program?

A) By attending a live recording

B) By calling the studio

C) By sending questions online

D) By joining a book club

74. Who most likely is the speaker?

A) An interior designer

B) A moving company employee

C) A real estate lawyer

D) A building manager

75. What problem does the speaker mention?

A) A parking area will be closed

B) An elevator will be out of service

C) A rent payment is late

D) A heating system has failed

76. What does the speaker offer to do?

A) Lower the rent for one month

B) Arrange help with deliveries

C) Reserve a meeting room on the ground floor

D) Send a repair schedule by e-mail

77. According to the speaker, what has improved?

A) Delivery times

B) Labeling accuracy

C) Worker safety

D) Energy costs

78. What does the woman mean when she says, “that’s only half the story”?

A) The gains have come with a slower line

B) The figures do not include the night shift

C) Customers have not noticed the change yet

D) The new machine cost more than planned

79. What does the speaker ask the listeners to do?

A) Write down each time the line stops

B) Order larger label rolls

C) Add an extra shift

D) Call the machine’s manufacturer

80. Where most likely is the announcement being made?

A) At a train station

B) At a hotel front desk

C) On a ferry

D) At an airport gate

81. Why has the departure been delayed?

A) Bad weather

B) A mechanical problem

C) A late crew arrival

D) A baggage loading problem

82. What are some passengers asked to do?

A) Go to a service desk

B) Check their bags again

C) Show their meal vouchers

D) Board before other passengers

83. What is being advertised?

A) A weekday lunch service

B) A weekend brunch

C) A private dining room

D) An evening tasting event

84. What does the speaker say is special about the restaurant?

A) It grows its own vegetables

B) It has outdoor seating

C) It is open late

D) Its menu changes every week

85. How can customers receive a free dessert?

A) By booking online

B) By arriving at opening time

C) By paying in cash

D) By coming with another person

86. What is the news report mainly about?

A) A new research center

B) A new distribution warehouse

C) A new manufacturing plant

D) A new training campus

87. Why did the company choose the location?

A) Lower building costs in the area

B) Nearness to a technical school

C) Tax benefits from the town

D) Easy access to a shipping port

88. What will happen next month?

A) Renovation work will begin

B) Hiring will start

C) A public meeting will be held

D) The facility will open

89. What is the purpose of the talk?

A) To announce a leadership course

B) To present a new performance review process

C) To introduce a mentoring program

D) To describe an orientation day for new hires

90. Why does the man say, “I know what you’re thinking”?

A) To acknowledge that staff worry about extra workload

B) To admit that the extra work is unpaid

C) To address fears that taking part is required

D) To respond to doubts about the training session

91. What does the speaker say managers will do?

A) Choose the volunteers themselves

B) Lead the training session

C) Approve overtime pay for volunteers

D) Reduce volunteers’ workloads

92. What will happen this weekend?

A) Computers will be replaced

B) The office will be cleaned

C) Network cables will be installed

D) The e-mail system will be changed

93. What should listeners do before leaving on Friday?

A) Shut down their computers

B) Leave their computers on

C) Print important messages

D) Change their passwords

94. What will happen on Monday morning?

A) A training session will be held

B) Old messages will be deleted

C) Support staff will be on each floor

D) The network will be shut down

95. Why is the speaker calling?

A) To report that part of an order is delayed

B) To say that an order was sent to the wrong branch

C) To report that a product has been discontinued

D) To ask to move a delivery date

96. Look at the graphic. Which item is the speaker calling about? Order No. 5527 Desk lamps, $45 each Ergonomic chairs, $189 each Whiteboards, $120 each Filing cabinets, $260 each

A) Desk lamps

B) Ergonomic chairs

C) Whiteboards

D) Filing cabinets

97. What does the speaker suggest?

A) Paying for faster shipping

B) Picking the items up in person

C) Choosing a similar model

D) Canceling the entire order

98. Who most likely are the listeners?

A) Summer interns

B) Staff transferring from another branch

C) Contract workers

D) New employees

99. What does the speaker say about the ID badges?

A) They must be worn on all floors

B) They will be mailed to the listeners

C) They will be ready this afternoon

D) They are needed to use the cafeteria

100. Look at the graphic. Where will the listeners go next? Building Directory Floor 1: Security Office Floor 2: Human Resources Floor 3: Training Rooms Floor 5: Cafeteria

A) Human Resources

B) Training Rooms

C) Security Office

D) Cafeteria