TOEIC Listening practice test 5

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 woman is standing behind a hotel reception desk. She is handing a key card to a man. The man is holding the handle of a closed suitcase. A computer monitor is on the desk.

A) She’s typing on a keyboard

B) He’s unpacking a suitcase

C) She’s giving something to a guest

D) They’re cleaning a front desk

Answer: C

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. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A) Merging with another company

B) Opening a factory in another country

C) Moving the company headquarters

D) Closing a production site

33. What concern does the man mention?

A) A government permit has been delayed

B) Shipping costs will increase

C) Customers prefer local products

D) Employees are worried about losing their jobs

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

A) Write an announcement for staff

B) Visit possible building sites

C) Work abroad for a few months

D) Meet with a union representative

35. Why is the woman calling?

A) To reserve a table for a group

B) To order lunch delivery for a meeting

C) To change a group booking

D) To complain about a recent meal

36. What does the man say about groups of more than ten people?

A) They receive a discount

B) They must sit on the patio

C) They must choose from a set menu

D) They must book a week in advance

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

A) Pay a deposit on the Web site

B) Confirm the final guest count

C) Send a list of dietary needs

D) Arrive at the restaurant early

38. What are the speakers mainly discussing?

A) Changing a concert venue

B) Lowering ticket prices

C) Hiring a new band

D) Adding another performance

39. Why does Kenji say, “Our ushers already work every weekend in July”?

A) He is praising the ushers’ hard work

B) He doubts enough staff will be available

C) He thinks the Saturday show needs more staff

D) He wants to reduce the number of events in July

40. What does Marco say he will do?

A) Contact the band’s manager

B) Update the Web site

C) Schedule more ushers

D) Print new posters

41. What does the woman want to do?

A) Hire a temporary assistant

B) Send two staff members to a conference

C) Buy new design software

D) Increase an advertising budget

42. What problem does the man mention?

A) The registration deadline has passed

B) Hotel prices have gone up

C) The department’s travel budget is nearly used up

D) A form is missing a signature

43. What does the man suggest?

A) Applying to a separate training fund

B) Waiting until the next quarter

C) Sharing costs with another department

D) Choosing a cheaper hotel

44. What is the woman telling the man about?

A) A health insurance information session

B) A fitness class at lunchtime

C) A first-aid training course

D) Free flu shots at the office

45. Why is the man unable to attend on Tuesday?

A) He will be visiting a client

B) He has a doctor’s appointment

C) He is going on vacation

D) He is leading a training session

46. What does the woman suggest the man do?

A) Pick up a voucher from Human Resources

B) Sign up for a later session

C) Ask his manager for permission

D) Check the schedule online

47. Who most likely is the man?

A) An interior designer

B) An office furniture salesperson

C) A real estate agent

D) A moving company employee

48. Why does the woman say, “We’re hiring ten more people next year”?

A) She is proud of her company’s growth

B) She doubts the space is large enough

C) She wants to order extra desks

D) She is asking the man for a job referral

49. What does the man offer to do?

A) Show her a different floor

B) Give her a price estimate

C) Send her some floor plans

D) Measure the room

50. Where do the speakers most likely work?

A) At a beverage bottling plant

B) At a food processing plant

C) At a cosmetics factory

D) At an electronics factory

51. What problem does the woman mention?

A) A packaging machine keeps stopping

B) A shipment of materials is late

C) Several workers are absent

D) Some products failed a quality check

52. What does the man suggest?

A) Ordering a new machine

B) Calling the manufacturer’s hotline

C) Slowing down the line

D) Running the order on a different line

53. What are the speakers mainly doing?

A) Choosing a candidate for a promotion

B) Reassigning staff to a new team

C) Hiring a new sales employee

D) Planning an internship program

54. What is said about Ms. Duarte?

A) She has worked in sales for many years

B) She speaks a language some clients use

C) She lives close to the company office

D) She asked for a higher starting salary

55. What will the man do next?

A) Arrange second interviews by video

B) Check a candidate’s references

C) Post the job advertisement again

D) Prepare an employment contract

56. What is the woman preparing for?

A) A candidate interview

B) A staff training session

C) An office relocation

D) A client presentation

57. What does the man mean when he says, “I’m leaving at noon today”?

A) He would like to join the meeting

B) He cannot help with the setup

C) He has finished his work early

D) He is asking for a ride downtown

58. What does the man suggest?

A) Borrowing his laptop

B) Calling the IT help desk

C) Using a different meeting room

D) Printing handouts

59. Where does the conversation most likely take place?

A) At an airport

B) At a bus terminal

C) At a train station

D) At a travel agency

60. What does the woman say she must do tomorrow?

A) Meet a client for lunch

B) Sign a contract

C) Visit a factory

D) Lead a workshop

61. What does the man give the woman?

A) A meal coupon

B) A voucher for a hotel room

C) A refund for her ticket

D) An upgraded seat

62. Why does the company need to buy chairs?

A) Some old chairs are damaged

B) An office is being redesigned

C) New staff members will start soon

D) A supplier is ending a product line

63. Look at the graphic. Which chair will the speakers most likely order? Halden Office Supply: Desk Chairs Basic: $149 Comfort: $189 Comfort Plus: $229 Executive: $275

A) Basic

B) Comfort

C) Comfort Plus

D) Executive

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

A) Arrange delivery for next week

B) Compare other suppliers

C) Return the old chairs

D) Ask about a discount for buying several

65. Who most likely is the woman?

A) An office manager

B) A computer technician

C) A project coordinator

D) A department head

66. Look at the graphic. Which day’s update will be moved? System Update Schedule (6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.) Monday: Payroll system Tuesday: E-mail server Wednesday: Customer database Thursday: Company Web site

A) Monday

B) Tuesday

C) Wednesday

D) Thursday

67. What does the woman say she will do?

A) E-mail the staff about the change

B) Update a shared calendar

C) Talk to her manager

D) Reserve a meeting room

68. Why are the speakers attending the event?

A) To present their own products

B) To recruit new staff

C) To look for a new shipping company

D) To meet a potential investor

69. Look at the graphic. Which booth will the speakers visit first? Exhibitor Directory: Hall 2 Booth 12: Tessaline Booth 18: Corvo Booth 25: Nordberg Booth 31: Almora

A) Booth 12

B) Booth 18

C) Booth 25

D) Booth 31

70. What problem does the man mention?

A) A meeting has been canceled

B) He lost the floor map

C) Their train was delayed

D) He left his business cards at the hotel

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 main purpose of the announcement?

A) To report a delay in a frozen-goods delivery

B) To explain a problem with a cooling system

C) To report a fault in the security cameras

D) To announce a closure caused by a power failure

72. According to the speaker, what caused the problem?

A) A power outage overnight

B) A broken display case door

C) Unauthorized system access

D) A mistake by an employee

73. What are the listeners asked to do until Thursday?

A) Check temperatures by hand

B) Move products to a storage room

C) Call a technician when an alarm sounds

D) Change their computer passwords

74. Who most likely is the speaker?

A) A hotel receptionist

B) A conference organizer

C) An airline employee

D) A travel agent

75. What problem does the speaker mention?

A) A flight has been delayed

B) A hotel has no room for one night

C) A conference has been postponed

D) A payment has been declined

76. What does the speaker recommend?

A) Taking a later flight

B) Changing the travel dates

C) Using a different credit card

D) Starting the trip at another hotel

77. What is the meeting mainly about?

A) Hiring new staff

B) Choosing a trade show

C) Planning next year’s budget

D) Reducing office rent

78. What does the man imply when he says, “That’s not the whole story”?

A) He will tell the listeners a personal story

B) He thinks a result is less positive than it seems

C) He wants the listeners to read the full report

D) He is not allowed to share some details

79. What does the speaker ask the department heads to do?

A) Book trade show stands by next month

B) Limit their staff’s overtime this quarter

C) Update a shared budget spreadsheet

D) Send their travel cost estimates by Friday

80. What is being advertised?

A) A restaurant

B) A cooking school

C) A food delivery service

D) A catering company

81. What is new about the business?

A) It has hired a new chef

B) It has a new owner

C) It has moved to a new location

D) It has lowered its prices

82. How can listeners receive a free dessert?

A) By ordering through a mobile app

B) By spending more than $40

C) By signing up for a newsletter

D) By mentioning the advertisement

83. What is the report mainly about?

A) The opening of a shopping mall

B) A building turned into offices

C) A new public transportation line

D) A rise in local housing prices

84. Why has the opening been delayed?

A) A safety inspection has not been completed

B) The weather has been very bad

C) Construction workers are on strike

D) Building materials arrived late

85. According to the speaker, what can interested businesses do now?

A) Sign a lease at a discount

B) Visit the building this weekend

C) Take a video tour on a Web site

D) Apply for a city grant

86. Who most likely are the listeners?

A) New factory workers

B) Engineering students

C) Professional cyclists

D) Owners of bicycle shops

87. What does the speaker say about the painting area?

A) It was recently expanded

B) Safety glasses must be worn there

C) It is closed today

D) Photography is not allowed there

88. What will the listeners do at the end of the tour?

A) Ride a new model

B) Meet the designers

C) Receive a catalog

D) Watch a video

89. What is the purpose of the talk?

A) To announce a retirement

B) To explain a new phone system

C) To introduce a new manager

D) To present an award

90. What does the man imply when he says, “You’ve all seen the numbers”?

A) The listeners already know there is a problem

B) He wants the listeners to check a report for errors

C) The listeners should prepare a presentation

D) He is pleased with recent results

91. What will Ms. Natarajan do next week?

A) Visit the Singapore office

B) Give a farewell speech

C) Decide whether to hire more staff

D) Meet with each team member

92. Why is the speaker calling?

A) To report a test result

B) To update an appointment

C) To request a payment

D) To promote a new service

93. What does the speaker say about Dr. Moreau?

A) She has moved to another clinic

B) She is no longer accepting new patients

C) She will be attending a conference

D) She will be on vacation

94. What is the listener asked to bring?

A) An insurance card

B) A completed form

C) A letter from another doctor

D) A list of his medicines

95. Who most likely are the listeners?

A) Festival volunteers

B) Cinema employees

C) Security guards

D) Catering staff

96. Look at the graphic. When will a director answer questions? Summerlight Film Festival: Saturday Program 10:00 A.M.: Short Films 1:00 P.M.: Documentary, Ocean Roads 4:00 P.M.: Animation Showcase 7:30 P.M.: Closing Night Feature

A) 10:00 A.M

B) 1:00 P.M

C) 4:00 P.M

D) 7:30 P.M

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

A) Check tickets at the main entrance

B) Set up chairs in the lobby

C) Collect voting cards from audience members

D) Record the question session

98. Who most likely is the speaker?

A) A warehouse supervisor

B) A delivery driver

C) A furniture designer

D) A sales representative

99. Look at the graphic. Which item is delayed? Order Form: Brennan Legal Group Printer paper, 20 boxes Toner cartridges, 10 Desk chairs, 6 Whiteboards, 2

A) Printer paper

B) Toner cartridges

C) Desk chairs

D) Whiteboards

100. What does the speaker offer to do?

A) Send a substitute product at no extra cost

B) Deliver the rest of the order early

C) Cancel the whole order

D) Give a discount on a future order