TOEIC Listening Test Instructions
TOEIC Listening Test Instructions
Directions: In Part 1 of the test, you will be shown 6 photographs and hear four statements about each photograph. The statements will
be marked (A). (B), (C), and (D). All statements will be spoken only once and not written down. For each photograph, choose the
statement that accurately describes what can be seen in the photograph.
This part will now start with Question 1. Select your answers as you listen.
PART 2
Directions: In Part 2 of the test, you will listen to 25 questions, each followed by three potential responses. The
responses will be marked (A), (B), and (C). All questions and responses will be spoken only once and not written down.
For each question, choose the response that accurately answers it.
This part will now start with Question 7. Select your answers as you listen.
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PART 3
Directions: In Part 3 of the test, you will listen to 13 conversations. Every conversation will be followed by three questions
about it. Each question will have four answer choices marked (A), (B), (C), and (D). Each conversation will be spoken only
once and not written out. For each question, choose the answer choice that accurately answers it.
32. What are the woman and the man discussing 35. Where will the man advertise the restaurant?
(A) The sales team’s vacation (A) Online
(B) The paperwork (B) In a newspaper
(C) The organization of the next convention (C) Online and in a newspaper
(D) The choice of representatives (D) Neither online nor in a newspaper
33. Who will go to the convention? 36. What other ad does the man need to place?
(A) Taylor, John, Adam, and Paul (A) Job ads for cooks
(B) Taylor, Adam, and Paul (B) Want ads for maintenance workers
(C) John, Adam, and Paul (C) Job ads for cleaners
(D) Paul, John, and Taylor (D) Want ads for builders
34. Why does the woman recommend Paul? 37. What can be assumed about the woman?
(A) He is an excellent sales representative. (A) She is the man’s assistant.
(B) He has just returned from vacation. (B) She doesn’t like advertising.
(C) He has made significant progress lately. (C) She makes the final decisions about hiring.
(D) He knows all the paperwork already. (D) She is alarmed by the lack of personnel.
38. What does the woman think about Courtney? 41. What does the man think about the woman?
(A) She is looking forward to working with Courtney. (A) She wants his advice.
(B) She believes Courtney is an expert. (B) She had looked at the portfolio already.
(C) She considers Courtney too slow. (C) She is going to invest.
(D) She is not that fond of Courtney. (D) She has a lot of experience.
39. What can be assumed about the department? 42. According to the woman what is the first step in
(A) It is exceptionally understaffed. portfolio analysis?
(B) It deals with insurance. (A) To send portfolio to analysis office.
(C) It’s a Training department. (B) To check her schedule.
(D) The work in it is badly organized. (C) To check a balance in terms of stock in bonds.
(D) To find out higher risk securities.
40. What does the woman warn the man about?
(A) That he might not have his workload reduced right 43. What does the man think about high risk
away investments?
(B) That he will not benefit from Courtney’s contribution (A) He is afraid of any investment.
(C) That Courtney learns very slowly (B) He is going to invest a small part into it.
(D) That the work will be poorly distributed in the future (C) He think to invest all the wealth into swaps.
(D) He wants the woman invest her money into swaps
and options.
44. When will the meeting take place? 47. What is the woman looking for?
(A) At 12 a.m. (A) Her boarding pass
(B) At noon (B) Her boarding gate
(C) At 2 p.m. (C) The right terminal
(D) Tomorrow morning (D) The airport
45. What reason does the man give for not being able to 48. In what direction does the woman need to go?
attend the meeting (A) She needs to walk straight ahead.
(A) He will be at another important meeting at the same (B) She needs to turn left.
time. (C) She needs to turn right.
(B) He considers the meeting unimportant. (D) She needs to turn around.
(C) He will be receiving new equipment for his office at
the same time. 49. What does the man suggest the woman do before
(D) He has been away from the office all morning. her flight?
(A) Accompany him
46. What does the woman think about the meeting? (B) Do some shopping
(A) That it is of utmost importance (C) Browse the Internet
(B) That the man shouldn’t miss it (D) Hurry up
(C) That not attending it wouldn’t be a problem
(D) That their boss will be angry if they both are not
present
50. What is Sophia’s last name? 53. Why do the man and the woman need to reschedule
(A) Whitly the meeting?
(B) Whitley (A) Their client can’t make it tomorrow.
(C) Whitely (B) Their client prefers to meet today.
(D) Whiteley (C) Their colleagues are unavailable.
(D) The meeting room is occupied.
51. What does Giovanni say about the man Sophia is
trying to reach? 54. When does the man prefer to meet?
(A) He is absent. (A) Today at 4 p.m.
(B) He isn’t taking calls today. (B) Today at 5 p.m.
(C) He doesn’t take calls from applicants at all. (C) Tomorrow at 4 p.m.
(D) The best way to reach him is to send a message by (D) Tomorrow at 5 p.m.
email.
55. What do the man and the woman need to do before
52. What position did Sophia apply for? confirming the new meeting time to the client?
(A) Caller (A) Clean the meeting room
(B) Messenger (B) Verify it with their team
(C) Hiring manager (C) Ask for client’s opinion
(D) Assistant manager (D) Return the client’s call
56. What is the man’s ID number? 59. What can be assumed about the speakers?
(A) 9384 (A) All of them have met before.
(B) 9843 (B) Ms. Tanaka works in the same office as Mr. Dubois.
(C) 9834 (C) Mrs. Dubois and Ms. Tanaka are friends.
(D) 9348 (D) All of them have children.
57. What is the man’s problem? 60. Which of the following is true about the Overfield
(A) He has been fired. Drive apartment?
(B) He has not received his salary. (A) It is closer to Mr. Dubois’s office than the other
(C) He has not used his vacation. apartment.
(D) He has not been paid for unused vacation. (B) It is larger than the other one.
(C) It has a park nearby.
58. What does the woman say about the problem? (D) Mrs. Dubois considers that it will be better for her
(A) That the man should go on vacation children.
(B) That she doesn’t have that name on the file
(C) That she can help the man right away 61. What will Mr. and Mrs. Dubois do next?
(D) That there is an issue with the system (A) Complete the paperwork
(B) Go to Mr. Dubois’s office
(C) Contact the owner of the Russell Gardens
apartment
(D) Make their decision about the apartment
62. What can be assumed about the man? 65. What is the woman’s job?
(A) He travels for work. (A) Cook
(B) He dislikes fancy applications. (B) Waitress
(C) His computer’s processor is slow. (C) Restaurant manager
(D) He doesn’t need a touchscreen for work. (D) Cashier
63. Which of the following does the woman find 66. Where can the order forms be picked up?
important in a laptop? (A) From the woman
(A) Numerous applications (B) At the entrance
(B) Good memory (C) At the counter on the right
(C) Touchscreen (D) Left of the woman
(D) Presentation software
67. Look at the graphic. Which of the sandwiches would
64. Look at the graphic. How much will the woman the man need to modify if he were to order it?
probably pay for her new laptop? (A) Fast and Fresh
(A) $399 (B) Hot and Healthy
(B) $799 (C) Big and Beautiful
(C) $599 (D) Green and Gorgeous
(D) $499
TOEIC. Part 3. Question 32-70.
PART 4
Directions: In Part 4 of the test, you will listen to 10 talks. Every talk will be followed by three questions about it. Each
question will have four answer choices marked (A), (B), (C), and (D). Each talk will be spoken only once and not written
out. For each question, choose the answer choice that accurately answers it.
71. What does the man say about his work hours? 74. At which of the following moments will the offices of
(A) They are regular. Steel Manufacturing be open?
(B) They are gratifying. (A) Sunday 9:30 a.m.
(C) They are exciting. (B) Monday 7:30 a.m.
(D) They are unusual. (C) Friday 6:30 p.m.
(D) Saturday 7 p.m.
72. Which of the following aspects did the man help
tourists with? 75. Which option would a caller dial when wishing to
(A) Accommodation track a delivery of metalwork?
(B) Event tickets (A) 1
(C) Meeting locals (B) 3
(D) Entertainment (C) 4
(D) 7
73. According to the man, what is an essential quality
for becoming a tour guide? 76. Which option would a caller dial when trying to
(A) Speaking foreign languages reach the Accounting Department?
(B) Enjoying working with people (A) 1
(C) Being adventurous (B) 3
(D) Being prepared to start over (C) 5
(D) 6
77. What is the man selling? 80. What is the main purpose of this talk?
(A) Pastime activities (A) To sell a product
(B) Safety equipment (B) To promote green energies
(C) Insurance against accidents (C) To inform about energy storage options
(D) Courses (D) To warn against atmospheric phenomena
78. According to the talk, which of the following 81. Which of the following is mentioned as an
describes deep sea diving? advantage of the solar panel roofing?
(A) It is often accompanied by mistakes and accidents. (A) It is inexpensive.
(B) It is increasingly popular. (B) The installation is fast and easy.
(C) It helps stay safe while in water. (C) It guarantees outage protection.
(D) It is useful for both beginners and veterans. (D) The existing roof doesn’t need to be modified.
79. Why does the man mention the Association of 82. What does the woman say about the robustness of
Diving Safety Education? the solar panels?
(A) To emphasize the importance of diving safety (A) They are prone to wind, rain, and hail.
(B) To indicate that a regulatory body exists (B) They are as sturdy as roof tiles.
(C) Because he is a member of this Association (C) They are actually more robust than standard tiles.
(D) Because his product is validated by this Association (D) Various debris can damage them.
83. What is the purpose of this speech? 86. What is the most probable context of this talk?
(A) To welcome visitors to the job fair (A) A job interview
(B) To provide a job description (B) A thank-you speech
(C) To sell services (C) An appeal to save the neighborhood
(D) To underline the importance of education (D) An information session
84. Which of the following is not listed as part of the 87. Which of the following can be considered a source
speaker’s responsibilities? of inspiration for the woman?
(A) Communicating with clients (A) Mechanical engineering education
(B) Supervising lighting work (B) Giving back to the community
(C) Selecting the necessary equipment (C) Landscaping techniques
(D) Teaching cameramen (D) Way of thinking different from hers
85. What was the woman’s previous job? 88. What does the woman promise to do?
(A) Job fair organizer (A) To change the team’s philosophy completely
(B) Director of photography (B) To take a volunteering position
(C) Photography teacher (C) To deliver more than is expected of her
(D) Camera operator (D) To gain more experience in mechanical engineering
89. Who is the most direct target audience for this 92. How many people typically attend the speaker’s
advertisement? seminars at one time?
(A) Individuals (A) 1-50
(B) Businesses (B) 50-100
(C) Government bodies (C) 100-150
(D) Educational institutions (D) Over a million
90. According to the talk, what is the basis of the firm’s 93. What characteristic does participation in the
reputation? seminar produce?
(A) Multiple successful cases (A) Flexibility
(B) Clients’ satisfaction (B) Creativity
(C) Endorsement by respectable schools (C) Dedication
(D) A full range of legal services (D) Fortitude
91. Why does the speaker mention “family” in the 94. What can we infer about the speaker?
advertisement? (A) He is relatively shy.
(A) To stipulate that the firm’s services are primarily for (B) He gives motivational talks.
families (C) He is a leadership trainer.
(B) To point out the proximity between the firm and its (D) He is new to this job.
clients, as that of a family
(C) To highlight that Northbrook Associates is a family-
run business
(D) To introduce a new specialization of the company:
family law
TOEIC. Part 4. Question 71-100.
95. Look at the graphic. Approximately how many years 98. In what industry does Stephen work?
has it taken to build the advertised resort? (A) Commercial property rent
(A) 1 (B) Event management
(B) 2 (C) Construction
(C) 3 (D) Food and beverages
(D) 5
99. What is a special feature of Einav’s hall?
96. Which of the following features is not advertised? (A) It has a very popular bar.
(A) Services for families (B) It is extremely spacious.
(B) Conference centers (C) It is equipped with cutting-edge technology.
(C) Computer lounges (D) It boasts a spectacular view.
(D) Visits to surrounding towns
100. Look at the graphic. What mistake did Stephen
97. Which of the following can be assumed about make in his plan?
Sweetwater Resorts and Hotels? (A) The location of the cocktail tables is wrong.
(A) It has a bonus system for customers. (B) The podium should be closer to the entrance.
(B) It has hotels all over the world. (C) The number of tables is incorrect.
(C) All its resorts are on the seaside. (D) The locations of the bar and the podium should be
(D) It focuses on business travelers. switched.
TOEIC. Answer Sheet.
Listening section
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(B) Mr. Iwamodo will be responsible for the opening. (C) No, I don’t care?
(A) The services we provide are not risky. (B) Yes, I will have two tubes of medicine.
(B) After another couple of fraud cases I guess. (C) I never late for work in the morning.
24.
(C) The management risks everything in this affair.
Why wasn’t the CEO present at the meeting?
21.
(A) The details minutes of the meeting.
Wasn’t Mr. Seversky, a judge before?
(B) A very interesting coincidence.
(A) Yes, he was judged severely.
(C) An early business lunch.
(B) I think he does not remember.
(C) No, just a notary.
(C) About two and a half as of today. (B) The restaurant last night was really expensive.
(C) I have a new credit card, have a look!
27.
30.
Athian is the great salesman isn’t he?
So, is it profit or loss for the second quarter?
(A) Yes, he quit the company a week ago.
(A) It’s a lot better than the first quarter.
(B) No, no one knows him that well.
(B) Yes, I have finished my calculations.
(C) Yes, and at such a young age.
(C) The fixed costs were too high, so you can guess.