Question 3: Describe a Photo

In question 3 you will be asked to describe a picture. You need to provide as many details about
the picture as you can in the time allowed. Describe the basic picture and then break down the
details in a logical manner.
Preparation time: 30 seconds.
Response time: 45 Seconds

Sample response (transcript):

This is an image of a busy street in an Asian country. As well as bicycles there are motor vehicles
on this street, so it is obviously a high traffic area. A few of the cyclists have bicycles attached to
their baskets. This suggests that bicycles may be their primary source of transportation. From the
architecture it appears to be a tourist or shopping district. There are two tall buildings in the
distance, which is likely where the business district is located. There seems to be some confusion
about direction of traffic flow. The cyclists are travelling on both sides of the centre line and are
going in the same direction. The cars, on the other hand, are going two different ways.

Name:________________

TOEIC Speaking Section: Respond to questions

This speaking task consists of 3 questions. No preparation time will be given to you. For
questions 4 and 5, you will have 15 seconds in order to reply. For question 6, you will be given
30 seconds to respond. The challenge is being able to comprehend the question immediately, thus
being ableto answer it right away. The questions will be based on familiar topics. For example,
the kinds of questions you might be asked at a job interview. Your response will be evaluated for
pronunciation, intonation and stress, grammar, vocabulary, relevance of content, and
completeness of content.

Sample: Prompt that you will see is the same for each of the 3 questions:

A student training in the hospitality sector is gathering information from the public for a term
paper. Assist him by answering his questions.
Questions:
4. How many vacations from work do you take that are a week or more in length?
5. Do you have a place you go to regularly for a holiday?
6. Tell me about the best vacation you have ever had.

Questions 46: Respond to questions

Directions: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions. For each question, begin
responding immediately after you hear a beep. No preparation time is provided. You will have 15
seconds to respond to questions 1 and 2, and 30 seconds to respond to Question 3.
(Narrator): Imagine that a Canadian marketing firm is doing research in your country. You have
agreed to participate in a telephone interview about television viewing.
Question 4: How often do you watch television?
Question 5: What kinds of programs do you usually watch?
Question 6: Describe your favourite television program.

Situtation:
A fitness center is doing a research in your area. You have agreed to participate in an interview
about exercise. Do you work out regularly?
Question 4
Why do you exercise?
Try to respond for 15 seconds starting right now.
Question 5
What else do you do other than exercise?
Try to respond for 15 seconds starting right now.

Question 6
Describe your favorite exercise.

Questions 4 - 6: Question response

This section of the test evaluates examinees' ability to form relevant and complete ideas related
to the test content (in addition to the skills found at questions 1 - 3). Examinees will answer three
questions based on a scenario (2 short and 1 long). There will be no time to prepare answers.
Examinees have 15 seconds to answer questions 4 and 5 and 30 seconds for question 6.

(Narrator): A Hollywood advertising agency is collecting information

 about movie viewing habits.
You are answering their questions about watching movies over the
telephone.
Question 4: How often do you watch movies?

Question 5: What kind of movie do you usually watch?

Question 6: Describe your favorite kind of movie?

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1)
What's your say about the on-going malfunctions in your company?
A.

I have to say I want to be the manager

B.

Responsible parties must not be overlooked

C.

Together we can join to file complaints

D.

Let's just leave

2)
How many hours will it take to solve the problems?
A.

It's already 12 noon

B.

It won't take us an hour

C.

They haven't told me you're coming

D.

We need ten hours to reach the city

3)
How did you finish all the tasks given in just a week?
A.

Time management
B.

Taking nap in the afternoon

C.

I have to drink a lot of coffee

D.

My outputs were rejected

4)
What prompted you to pursue your studies?
A.

Livelihood is great
B.

Promising jobs
C.

I need uniforms
D.

It's far from home

5)
Where is the main office relocated?
A.

I saw the picture the other day

B.

I want to visit someday

C.

It's up-north
D.

I don't understand
6)
Did the manager give his consent for the release of the fund?
A.

The manager is absent

B.

He just gave the "go" signal

C.

I have a lot of things to do

D.

We are about to release the fund

7)
Shall we go to the conference room now?
A.

Wait a minute
B.

Give me a ride
C.

I don't need papers

D.

I have to sign the settlement

8)
When are they going to establish the management?
A.

I don't think so
B.

I have no idea
C.

It will be yesterday
D.

If they come, why not?

9)
Did you certify the photocopied graphics on your table?
A.

Unless I see the originals

B.

I can't find my coloring pens

C.

Not unless I saw them

D.

Bring me a pile of papers

10)
What's the pick-up line of the competitor's company again?
A.

I love the color of their theme

B.

Check their website

C.

I wrote something on your notes

D.

Let's get ready to know

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Part 2
What would you like for the entree?
A.
I'd like it medium-rare
B.
Could I have cream with the coffee?
C.
I'd like the soup as a main course
D.
I'd like the soup as a starter
Why is Lindsay leaving work early?
A.
She left at 11am
B.
She goes by subway
C.
She has a meeting downtown
D.
She is taking a taxi

How many days are there in February?

A.
I think there are 28
B.
It is after January
C.
The first of February is on a Monday
D.
There is a public holiday in February

Who will take part in the survey?

A.
No, they will do all the survey
B.
Tom created the survey
C.
There is a sample of 200 people
D.
It has 20 questions

How long has Ms Moore been living in Malaysia?

A.
She likes living in Malaysia
B.
For summer
C.
Since six months
 D.
Since 1998

How is the sales report coming along?

A.
It is due by Friday
B.
Sales have dropped
C.
It should be finished by tomorrow afternoon
D.
Tim is in charge of it

Q Have you ever been to Italy?

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A.
Only to Rome
B.
I like Italy
C.
I have ever been to Italy
D.
No, I prefer French food

Q How long do you anticipate staying?

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A.
I check in at 12pm
B.
Since Friday
C.
For three days and two nights
D.
It's a 12 hour flight

Q Do you know whose USB this is?

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 A.
Yes, it is a USB
B.
It has been there for a week
C.
It could be Peter's
D.
I also need a USB

Q Are you planning to attend the conference this year?

.
A.
There are four people presenting at the conference
B.
It starts on Friday
C.
The conference is very interesting
D.
Steve is going instead of me

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