TOEIC Listening practice test 4

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: Two people are sitting on a sofa in a hotel lobby. Each of them is reading a newspaper. A suitcase is standing on the floor next to the sofa.

A) They’re checking in at a front desk

B) They’re looking through some newspapers

C) They’re carrying their luggage

D) They’re arranging some cushions

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

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19. A B C

20. A B C

21. A B C

22. A B C

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25. A B C

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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 arrange the sale of a company van

B) To get advice on a dispute over a van

C) To report damage to a delivery van

D) To rent a van for a catering event

33. What does the man ask the woman about?

A) The mileage of the vehicle

B) Who paid for the vehicle

C) The estimated value of the vehicle

D) Where the vehicle is parked

34. What does the man suggest?

A) Selling the van to a dealer

B) Sharing the van on different days

C) Hiring separate lawyers

D) Having each partner submit a private offer

35. Where does the woman most likely work?

A) At a physical therapy clinic

B) At a neighborhood pharmacy

C) At a hotel fitness center

D) At a family dental office

36. What problem does the man mention?

A) He lost his appointment card

B) His insurance has changed

C) His business trip has been rescheduled

D) He has to work late that day

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

A) Pay a cancellation fee

B) Bring a report from his doctor

C) Fill out a form online

D) Call back next week

38. What is the conversation mainly about?

A) A broken machine on a production line

B) A late shipment of packaging materials

C) A shortage of trained machine operators

D) A new contract with a parts supplier

39. Why does the woman say, “And it’s only Monday”?

A) She thinks production cannot wait that long

B) She is relieved there is plenty of time to prepare

C) She wants to know which day the part was ordered

D) She doubts the supplier will keep its promise

40. What do the men suggest doing?

A) Asking staff to work overtime

B) Ordering a part from another supplier

C) Using an older machine for now

D) Stopping production for a day

41. Why is the woman calling the man?

A) To tell him about a flight change

B) To confirm a hotel booking

C) To ask him to lead a workshop

D) To request travel receipts

42. What is the man concerned about?

A) Paying for a new ticket

B) Getting to the venue from the airport

C) Changing his hotel dates

D) Missing his own presentation

43. What will the woman most likely do next?

A) Upgrade his seat

B) Contact the conference organizers

C) Cancel his hotel reservation

D) Book a train ticket

44. Who most likely is the man?

A) Another tenant in the building

B) An office furniture supplier

C) A building’s property manager

D) A real estate lawyer

45. Why does the woman’s company need more space?

A) It has hired new staff

B) It needs more storage

C) It plans to host client events

D) Its lease is ending soon

46. What does the man offer to do?

A) Lower the rent

B) Repaint the unit

C) Extend the lease

D) Show the woman the unit

47. What kind of event is the man planning?

A) A welcome dinner for new clients

B) A dinner for visiting colleagues

C) A farewell lunch for a client delegation

D) A reception for overseas investors

48. Why does the man say, “Our visitors fly home Friday morning”?

A) To ask for an earlier dinner time

B) To explain that he needs a taxi service

C) To indicate that the offered date will not work

D) To show that the dinner must be short

49. What does the woman suggest?

A) Using part of the main dining room

B) Choosing a set menu for the group

C) Calling back later in the week

D) Trying a restaurant nearby instead

50. What problem does the woman mention?

A) Equipment costs are higher than expected

B) Advertising spending has gone over its limit

C) Office supply costs have doubled

D) Travel spending is higher than planned

51. According to the man, what caused the problem?

A) Prices went up

B) Extra events were added

C) Staff chose more expensive options

D) A booking was canceled late

52. What does the woman decide to do?

A) Cut spending in other areas

B) Review employee receipts

C) Ask a director for more funds

D) Hire an outside auditor

53. What problem do the women mention?

A) A meeting room screen is not working

B) A client has canceled a call

C) A laptop password has expired

D) A room has been double-booked

54. What does the man say about the video system?

A) It is being replaced next month

B) It is still under warranty

C) It is only used by the sales team

D) It was updated overnight

55. What does the man suggest the women do?

A) Postpone the client call

B) Use a room on another floor

C) Contact the manufacturer

D) Restart their laptops

56. Why is the man calling?

A) To ask about a refund for a group

B) To change the date of a group booking

C) To book tickets for a work group

D) To complain about group seating

57. What does the man imply when he says, “There are a few more people in our department”?

A) He could make the group large enough for the rate

B) He needs a larger venue

C) Some colleagues may not be able to attend

D) He would prefer seats in separate sections

58. What does the woman say the man must do by Friday?

A) Choose seats

B) Send a list of names

C) Pick up the tickets

D) Pay a deposit

59. Why is the woman calling?

A) To return some damaged chairs

B) To report an incomplete delivery

C) To change the color of an order

D) To ask about assembly instructions

60. What does the man say about the chairs?

A) They are no longer being made

B) They were sent to the wrong address

C) They will be shipped from another warehouse

D) They now cost more

61. What does the man offer to do?

A) Have the chairs assembled for free

B) Give a discount on the order

C) Upgrade the shipping method

D) Send a different model

62. Who most likely is the woman?

A) A job applicant

B) A delivery driver

C) A building inspector

D) A new employee

63. Look at the graphic. Which floor will the woman go to first? Lobby Directory Floor 2: Facilities Floor 3: Human Resources Floor 4: Accounting Floor 5: Legal

A) Floor 2

B) Floor 3

C) Floor 4

D) Floor 5

64. What does the man give the woman?

A) A parking permit

B) A building map

C) A temporary pass

D) A training schedule

65. Why can’t the man attend the workshop he wanted first?

A) He has a client visit that morning

B) The workshop is already full

C) He has to finish a budget report

D) He will be on vacation that day

66. Look at the graphic. When will the man’s workshop begin? Staff Development Day: Workshops 9:00 A.M.: Presentation Skills 10:30 A.M.: Project Budgeting 1:00 P.M.: Time Management 3:00 P.M.: Negotiation Basics

A) 9:00 A.M

B) 10:30 A.M

C) 1:00 P.M

D) 3:00 P.M

67. What does the woman ask the man to do afterward?

A) Share what he learns with the team

B) Complete a feedback survey

C) Register online today

D) Book a meeting room

68. What does the man want printed?

A) Concert posters

B) Business cards

C) Brochures for a trade show

D) Restaurant menus

69. Look at the graphic. How much will the man most likely pay? FastPrint Studio: Turnaround Options (500 copies) Standard, 5 working days: $120 Express, 3 working days: $180 Next day: $250 Same day: $340

A) $120

B) $180

C) $250

D) $340

70. What does the woman ask the man to send?

A) A company logo

B) A delivery address

C) A payment receipt

D) The final design file

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 discussing?

A) Planning a farewell event

B) Choosing a new association president

C) Recruiting new members

D) Changing membership fees

72. According to the speaker, what quality is the committee looking for in a candidate?

A) Experience managing a large factory

B) Knowledge of the association’s finances

C) The ability to represent businesses of different sizes

D) Many years of service on the board

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

A) Attend a dinner for Ms. Aranda

B) Vote on a candidate today

C) Update their contact details

D) Suggest possible candidates

74. Who most likely is the speaker?

A) A pharmacist

B) A clinic receptionist

C) An insurance agent

D) A fitness instructor

75. Why does the appointment need to be changed?

A) The therapist will be away for training

B) The clinic is being renovated

C) A piece of equipment needs repairs

D) The listener’s insurance has expired

76. What does the speaker say about the new appointment?

A) It is earlier in the day

B) It is with a different therapist

C) It must be confirmed by phone

D) It will be longer than usual

77. What does the speaker say happened last month?

A) Production increased

B) A new machine was installed

C) A customer canceled an order

D) Some workers completed training

78. What does the speaker imply when he says, “But that’s only half the picture”?

A) He wants listeners to look at a chart

B) He doubts that the figures are accurate

C) He is about to raise a related problem

D) He has not finished writing a report

79. What are the listeners asked to do?

A) Work an extra shift on Saturday

B) Report any broken machines

C) Fill out a customer survey

D) Check a sample from each batch

80. Where most likely is the speaker?

A) At a concert hall

B) At an awards ceremony

C) At an outdoor film screening

D) At a sports stadium

81. Why has the schedule been changed?

A) Rain is expected later in the evening

B) The director arrived late

C) The projector needs repairs

D) A park permit has expired

82. What are the listeners encouraged to do?

A) Bring umbrellas next week

B) Move closer to the screen

C) Buy tickets for a later show

D) Choose a future film

83. What is the main topic of the meeting excerpt?

A) Hiring for the finance department

B) A new client in another city

C) A reduction in salaries

D) A change in how business travel is approved

84. What does the speaker say about trips paid for by clients?

A) They are not affected by the new rule

B) They must be booked two weeks in advance

C) They will be reduced next quarter

D) They need approval from the client in writing

85. What will the speaker do this afternoon?

A) Meet with department heads

B) Book a business trip

C) E-mail a revised form

D) Review last quarter’s receipts

86. What is the announcement mainly about?

A) A fire safety drill

B) Work on some elevators

C) A change in parking fees

D) A new security desk

87. What does the speaker say about the freight elevator?

A) It is being replaced

B) It will be closed on weekends

C) It requires a key card

D) Passengers may use it before 10:00 A.M

88. What does the speaker suggest that tenants do?

A) Use the stairs to the parking garage

B) Move meetings to another building

C) Tell visitors to allow extra time

D) Report problems to the elevator company

89. Where most likely are the listeners?

A) On a ferry

B) In a museum

C) At a train station

D) On a sightseeing bus

90. Why does the speaker say, “the line is usually out the door by noon”?

A) To warn that the restaurant may be closed

B) To explain why the group will eat early

C) To suggest that the restaurant is too expensive

D) To recommend reserving a table online

91. What does the speaker remind the listeners to do?

A) Return to the meeting point on time

B) Keep their tickets for the lighthouse

C) Buy lunch before boarding

D) Bring a jacket for the harbor

92. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A) A new e-mail program

B) Replacement laptops for staff

C) A new way to sign in to computers

D) A change to the help desk hours

93. What should employees without a company phone do?

A) Install the app on their own phone

B) Collect a small device from the help desk

C) Ask a manager to sign them in

D) Work only from the office

94. What will happen on Friday?

A) Old passwords will stop working

B) New phones will be handed out

C) The network will be shut down

D) A help session will be held

95. Why is the speaker calling?

A) To respond to a change in guest numbers

B) To cancel a reservation

C) To advertise a new menu

D) To request an overdue payment

96. Look at the graphic. Which room will Ms. Novak’s group use? Tamsin Grill Private Dining Rooms Garden Room: up to 20 guests Olive Room: up to 30 guests Harbor Room: up to 40 guests Terrace Room: up to 60 guests

A) Garden Room

B) Olive Room

C) Harbor Room

D) Terrace Room

97. What does the speaker ask Ms. Novak to do?

A) Pay an additional deposit

B) Send her menu choices

C) Provide a list of guest names

D) Visit the restaurant to see the room

98. What are the listeners asked to do?

A) Pack their computers into boxes

B) Choose a color for the new carpet

C) Take a day off during the work

D) Clear the floor around their desks

99. Look at the graphic. When will the work be done in the listeners’ department? Carpet Replacement Schedule Monday: Floor 2 Tuesday: Floor 3 Wednesday: Floor 4 Thursday: Floor 5

A) Monday

B) Tuesday

C) Wednesday

D) Thursday

100. Where will the listeners work on the day of the work?

A) In meeting rooms upstairs

B) From their own homes

C) In the staff cafeteria

D) In a nearby office building