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Examinee Handbook For Toeic Listening Reading Test Updated
Examinee Handbook For Toeic Listening Reading Test Updated
In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. The entire listening test will last approximately 45
minutes. There are four parts, and directions are given for each part. You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your
answers in the test book.
PART 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. Look at the example item below.
EXAMPLE:
Statement (B), “The man is working at the desk.” is the best description of the picture, so you should select answer (B) and mark it on your answer
sheet.
PART 2
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.
Sample answer
A B C
Example
You will hear: Where is the meeting room?
You will also hear: (A) To meet the new director.
(B) It’s the first room on the right.
(C) Yes, at two o’clock.
The best response to the question “Where is the meeting room?” is choice (B), “It’s the first room on the right,” so (B) is
the correct answer. You should mark answer (B) on your answer sheet.
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PART 3
Directions: You will hear some conversations between two 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.
41. Who most likely is the man? 44. What is the man doing?
(A) A plumber (A) Leasing equipment
(B) A banker (B) Buying a water filter
(C) A superintendent (C) Returning the installation fee
(D) A mailman (D) Bargaining with the woman
42. What is the problem? 45. What will the man receive?
(A) The woman is late delivering the mail. (A) A discount on the water filter
(B) The man’s check bounced. (B) Setup at no cost
(C) The woman has a plumbing problem. (C) A free filter change
(D) The man didn’t pay the rent on time. (D) A ten-dollar gift certificate
43. Where is John now? 46. What does the man say he will do?
(A) He is working somewhere else. (A) Refer the company to others
(B) He has not reported in to work yet. (B) Send a check very soon
(C) He has gone away on vacation. (C) Buy the filter at another place
(D) He is mailing a letter at the post office. (D) Attend a training session
47. What are the factory workers having problems with? 50. Where is the conversation taking place?
(A) A form (A) At a travel agency
(B) Their work (B) In a bank
(C) Co-workers (C) On a bus
(D) Working conditions (D) At an airport
48. How does the woman suggest solving the problem? 51. What is the man doing?
(A) By sending workers to a night class (A) Booking a flight to Canada
(B) By hiring better skilled workers (B) Asking for a transfer to another branch office
(C) By making things easier for the workers (C) Getting some money exchanged
(D) By providing an instruction course (D) Sending some cash
49. What does the woman ask the man to think about 52. What will the woman do next?
before their next meeting? (A) Exchange a product
(A) Who might be suitable to teach the workers (B) Fill out a form
(B) Where to have the lectures (C) Check into the airport
(C) How to get the workers to work harder (D) Look up the exchange rate
(D) When to hold their weekly class
53. Where has the man been meeting his clients? 56. How did the man find his apartment?
(A) At a coffee shop (A) From an ad in the newspaper
(B) In the company eating area (B) From a superintendent he knows
(C) In the main conference room (C) From a rental agent
(D) In his client’s office (D) From an acquaintance at a party
54. When will the renovations finish? 57. What does the woman want to know?
(A) Today (A) If there is an available apartment
(B) This week (B) How soon she can move in
(C) Next week (C) If the man is going to live abroad
(D) Next month (D) Where the superintendent lives
55. What does the man say the new conference room 58. Who lives in unit 101?
will have? (A) Karen
(A) Presentation devices (B) The landlord
(B) More chairs (C) Jason
(C) Bigger tables (D) The man’s friend
(D) A coffee machine
59. What will the woman most likely do this weekend? 62. Where is the conversation taking place?
(A) Leave for New York with her boyfriend (A) At a newsstand
(B) Attend a seminar at the head office (B) In a clock store
(C) Visit a museum with a co-worker (C) At a travel agency
(D) Go to a school reunion (D) In an advertising firm
60. Who did the man meet this morning? 63. What does the man want to get?
(A) His ex-girlfriend (A) Today’s paper
(B) A co-worker (B) An alarm clock
(C) His school friend (C) An airline ticket
(D) The sales manager (D) A colored pencil
61. What does the man say he had learned? 64. What does the woman mention about what the man
(A) Always try to be early to an appointment wants to buy?
(B) Never to end a relationship badly (A) It is on special today
(C) Make an effort to keep in touch with school friends (B) It comes in various colors
(D) Not to leave things for another day (C) It is not available today
(D) It is very popular nowadays
65. What are they discussing? 68. What is the woman looking for?
(A) A co-worker who tins made a lot of money (A) A pair of glasses
(B) A friend who works in the stock exchange (B) Some cleaning products
(C) A lip they received from a stockbroker (C) An insurance card
(D) The mooting they have to attend this morning (D) The coffee machine
66. What do the speakers regret? 69. Who most likely has what the woman is looking for?
(A) Not being better prepared for the meeting (A) Peter
(B) Not taking advantage of an opportunity (B) Jane
(C) Not receiving the tip on time (C) Jeff
(D) Not chipping in to buy the lottery ticket (D) Mike
67. When will they speak to David? 70. What does the man request from the woman?
(A) Right away (A) To send her insurance agent to his room
(B) After the meeting (B) To proofread some documents for him
(C) During lunch hour (C) To get him some coffee from the staff lounge
(D) In the afternoon (D) To clean up the meeting room before lunch
PART 4
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 problem? 74. Who is the intended audience of this
(A) A line has been disconnected. announcement?
(B) Some of the customers were overcharged. (A) Management staff
(C) The workers went on strike. (B) Security guards
(D) There has been a gas leak. (C) Customers
(D) Construction workers
72. What does the speaker say the company will do?
(A) Probe the cause of the accident 75. What is asked of the listeners to do?
(B) Take responsibility for any additional costs (A) Talk to the security staff
(C) Prevent future accidents by taking proper (B) Make their purchases
precautions (C) Take advantage of the special offer
(D) Train the maintenance staff once again (D) Stay away from the construction area
73. What should those with an urgent situation do? 76. According to the speaker, what is going to happen
(A) Call another company tomorrow?
(B) Contact another department (A) The workers will get a day off.
(C) Wait on the line (B) Renovation work will begin.
(D) Come down in person (C) Security will tighten up.
(D) Business will return to normal.
77. Why does the speaker mention Tabisco? 80. Who most likely is the speaker?
(A) It is the most popular biscuit in Australia. (A) A hiker.
(B) It helps promote the program financially. (B) A waiter.
(C) It was involved in the accident. (C) A wine connoisseur.
(D) It provided funds for the roadwork. (D) A tour guide.
78. On which road has the accident occurred? 81. According to the speaker, what will the listeners do?
(A) Glenloch Road. (A) They will make some exotic food.
(B) Beach Road. (B) They will tour the farm.
(C) Toorak Road. (C) They will do a lot of trekking.
(D) Golf Links Road. (D) They will take many pictures.
79. Why does the speaker advise listeners to avoid the 82. When are they scheduled to depart?
West Middleton Underpass? (A) Immediately.
(A) An accident had occurred. (B) After dinner.
(B) A vehicle has broken down. (C) Tomorrow morning.
(C) It is closed to traffic. (D) Tomorrow afternoon.
(D) It is jammed with cars.
83. How long will the sale last? 86. How many vehicles are involved in the accident?
(A) One day. (A) Four
(B) One week. (B) Five
(C) Two days. (C) Six
(D) Two weeks. (D) Seven
84. Which of the following products would you most 87. According to the speaker, what can listeners do to
likely find at the store? help the situation?
(A) Rubber gloves. (A) Provide manpower
(B) Bed sheets. (B) Keep clear of the area
(C) Handbags. (C) Call the emergency number
(D) Lanterns. (D) Send canned goods
85. What is mentioned about the Explorer model? 88. How can listeners get more information?
(A) It is very light. (A) By going to the accident site
(B) It comes in many sizes. (B) By calling a number
(C) It is sold at half its original price. (C) By staying tuned
(D) It is only available in one color. (D) By talking to a policeman
89. Why is the man giving the talk? 92. What is the main purpose of the talk?
(A) To congratulate a colleague for his good work (A) To introduce the company president
(B) To hand out an award to the best journalist (B) To welcome the members of the club
(C) To say farewell to a long-time colleague (C) To help listeners get adjusted to their new
(D) To introduce the keynote speaker of the day environment
(D) To recruit good people for the new project
90. What is Neil's profession?
(A) Photographer 93. Who is Mr. Pearson?
(B) Television journalist (A) The chairman
(C) Actor (B) The personnel manager
(D) Inventor (C) A missionary
(D) One of the employees
91. According to the speaker, what will Mr. Ferguson do
in the future? 94. What will Ms. Fox do?
(A) Star in movies (A) Go over the hiring process
(B) Write books (B) Provide information about the job
(C) Travel around the world (C) Explain the company goal
(D) Run a small business (D) Give a pep talk
95. What does the speaker mention about the 98. How often do the shareholders meet?
hostesses? (A) Once a year
(A) They are all bilingual. (B) Twice a year
(B) They will be dressed in costumes. (C) Three times a year
(C) They will guide them through the place. (D) Four times a year
(D) They were born and raised in France.
99. What was decided at the meeting?
96. What is being offered for free? (A) Staff members will get a long holiday break.
(A) Coffee. (B) Managers will receive company stock.
(B) Costumes. (C) Employees will get compensated.
(C) Food. (D) A party will be held for the workers.
(D) Accommodations.
100. Which one of the following factors will determine
97. What will listeners do right after the talk? the reward?
(A) Head downstairs. (A) Seniority
(B) Try some food samples. (B) Performance
(C) Buy some cheese. (C) Attendance
(D) Put on costumes. (D) Education
12. Which car is yours? 15. Please help yourself to some food, Mr. Chan.
(A) In the garage. (A) Thanks, if you don’t mind, I will.
(B) That red one over there. (B) He’s been very helpful to me.
(C) To go for a drive. (C) Sure, let’s meet at the restaurant.
13. Is it okay if I show up a little late tomorrow? 16. Why did you return so fast?
(A) Let's go down later instead. (A) He turned it in yesterday.
(B) I don’t think that’s a good idea. (B) I have some work to do here.
(C) He’s already here. (C) Around three o’clock.
23. Are the guests here or at the hotel? 26. Wasn't Peggy thinking of taking a trip to Hong Kong?
(A) The checkout time is eleven. (A) Yes, she was born there.
(B) They’re on their way here. (B) She speaks Chinese fluently.
(C) From Tokyo, Japan. (C) She was, but she changed her mind.
24. Did you catch the results of the election on the 27. Jennifer has been pricing the new items that came in
news? today, hasn't she?
(A) I've not yet received it. (A) Yes. she picked up the items.
(B) I missed it. Who won? (B) No, Peter's been doing that.
(C) Sorry, I didn’t make the selection. (C) From a local company, I think.
25. When do you suppose Jeanette will come back to 28. Why did you stop going to the gym?
work? (A) Yes, I did.
(A) Next week, I think. (B) Near my work.
(B) That might be right. (C) I've been too busy.
(C) He came with her.
29. Where did John go the other day? 32. The renovation work is done, isn't it?
(A) He went to see a client. (A) Yes, it will start soon.
(B) Yes, I went with him. (B) I can’t work tonight.
(C) Isn’t it another one? (C) It is as far as I know.
30. Are you thinking of hiring an interpreter for our 33. Where do you keep your business magazines?
meeting with the Japanese client? (A) The business has been doing well.
(A) No. I will not be taking the trip. (B) They’re near the cash register.
(B) Yes, I got in touch with him. (C) We already received them.
(C) No, I can speak Japanese fluently.
34. That’s a great piece of artwork.
31. Where did you say you went to school? (A) Yes, it is.
(A) I went to George Brown College. (B) No, it’s my day off.
(B) Yes, he said that to me earlier. (C) There are several.
(C) I majored in economics.
35. Excuse me. I'm here for my three o'clock 38. Who is looking after the hiring process around
appointment. here?
(A) He works in the Personnel Department. (A) That would be John.
(B) Sorry, I can’t make it at three. (B) Dave was recently hired.
(C) May I have your name, please? (C) I'll look for it later today.
36. Are you free this evening? 39. I need someone to take this document to the
(A) No, but they’re very expensive. lawyer's office right away.
(B) Yes, but only for today. (A) The court date is next Monday.
(C) Sorry, I already made plans. (B) I'll get Sarah to take care of that.
(C) To get some legal advice.
37. Will you be able to lock up tonight, or should I
come in? 40. Why did we increase our service fee?
(A) I’ll close up the store. (A) By around 5%.
(B) There is a locker there. (B) Because it's broken.
(C) To talk to the manager. (C) We just couldn't meet our costs.
fabulously beautiful Southern Alps regions. As you know, the key 81. According to the speaker, what will the
concept of this tour is to combine food and wine tasting with hiking. listeners do?
(A) They will make some exotic food.
This is a beautiful area, but many sites are only accessible on foot. (B) They will tour the farm.
The climate and topography of this area make for great white wines (C) They will do a lot of trekking.
(D) They will take many pictures.
and delicious dairy foods - creamy milk, butter, and cheeses. The
rich soil produces tasty vegetables and herbs. So please, enjoy 82. When are they scheduled to depart?
(A) Immediately
your meal tonight, and then sleep well because tomorrow we will be (B) After dinner
leaving immediately after breakfast. Oh, and breakfast will be (C) Tomorrow morning
(D) Tomorrow afternoon
served from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. only. We depart at eight o’clock
sharp, so don't sleep in!
I am serious, folks. This is the greatest sale of camping goods you 84. Which of the following products would
will ever see! Everything is reduced, some items by as much as you most likely find at the store?
(A) Rubber gloves
70%. Yes, you did hear correctly - 70%l This is a once-in-a-lifetime (B) Bed sheets
opportunity to purchase that family tent you've always dreamed of. (C) Handbags
(D) Lanterns
Or how about a new rubber raft? Why not? You deserve it! There
are reductions on the whole range of sleeping bags. For example, 85. What is mentioned about the Explorer
model?
this Explorer model feather bag is reduced by 50% and is available (A) It is very light.
in three colors. At that price, they won’t last! So come in today or (B) It comes in many sizes.
(C) It is sold at half its original price.
any time until Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Ample parking is available (D) It is only available in one color.
along Parramatta Road.
completely reinvent ourselves! Personal courage, an eye for detail 90. What is Neil’s profession?
as well as the big picture, and a certain indefinable charm, have (A) Photographer
(B) Television journalist
made him one of the legends of television journalism. On the (C) Actor
positive side, he is not going to a sedentary retirement next to some (D) Inventor
beach. Instead, he has several books and television projects 91. According to the speaker, what will Mr.
underway, the details of which I can't reveal at present. But I can Ferguson do in the future?
(A) Star in movies
assure you that we will be hearing from him again in the near (B) Write books
future. So raise your glasses, everybody: to Neil and the future! (C) Travel around the world
(D) Run a small business
shareholders' meeting was held last night. The reason I am 99. What was decided at the meeting?
speaking to you now is to pass on some very good news. The (A) Staff members will get a long holiday
break.
shareholders were so pleased with the company's performance that (B) Managers will receive company stock.
they asked me to pass on their congratulations - and a special (C) Employees will get compensated.
(D) A party will be held for the workers.
bonus! This special bonus is not directed to the managers but to all
employees. The first part of the bonus is a gift. Everyone will 100. Which one of the following factors
will determine the reward?
receive the same package - a wonderful hamper of Christmas (A) Seniority
products from Daimaru Department Store. There is no finer (B) Performance
(C) Attendance
selection of Christmas foods and drinks! But that's not all. The (D) Education
shareholders voted to pay all employees a cash bonus. The amount
will vary according to your length of service. But I’m sure you'll all
be pleased. So, once again, thank you for an excellent year's work,
and enjoy your break.