TOEIC Listening

Comprehension

Part 1
Photographs

This part of the TOEIC consists of 10 photographs each followed

by four statements. You must choose one of the four statements
that best describes what you see in the photograph.
SKILL:
Analyzing Photographs
1. Assumptions
2. People
3. Things
4. Actions
5. General Locations
6. Specific Locations

A) The woman is wearing glasses.

B) There is a note on the keyboard.
C) The woman is facing the monitor.
D) There is a lamp above the computer.

A) The man is on a pathway.

B) The mountains are covered with snow.
C) The man is carrying a cap.
D) The sandals are in the water.

Part 2
Question-Response

This part of the TOEIC consists of 30 items. Each item is a

question on the CD, followed by three answers on the CD. There is
a six-second pause between each item. You must decide which of
the three possible answers is the correct one.
SKILL:
Analyzing Questions and Responses
1. Identify the type of question
a. Wh Questions
b. Yes/No Questions
c. Other types of Questions
2. Expect Logical or Common Answers to Questions

Example:
Wh Questions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Possible Answers

Whats the problem?

The copy machine is broken.
Hows Liu doing?
Very well. She just got promoted.
When did you go to Berlin?
Last year. It was awesome.
Where is the cafeteria?
Down the hall and to your right.
Why did Ken leave the company? Hes starting his own business.
Whose briefcase is this?
I think its Marys.
How did Mark know how to get
here?
I gave him directions.
8. What do you think of our new
boss?
Shes very intelligent.
9. What time does the meeting
start?
Its scheduled for 1 o clock.
10. How does Arnold like his new job? Hes a little disappointed.

Yes/No Questions

Possible Answers

1. Is the concert sold out?

I have no idea.
2. Should I call Mr. Fujisaki?
No, not right now.
3. Are you taking the morning
flight to New York?
As a matter of fact, I am.
4. Did Richard make enough
copies of the report?
Yes, more than enough.
5. Are they still having a meeting? As far as I know, yes.
6. Will Ms. Lee go to work today?
I think so, but Im not sure.
7. Will Ping have his drawings
ready this afternoon?
He told me he would.

Other types

Possible Answers

1. May I borrow your pen?

Im sorry. Its out of ink.
2. Could you make copies of
this, please?
Of course. How many do you need?
3. Can I give you a hand?
Oh yes. Thats very kind of you.
4. Would you like to come to
the party?
Id love to but Ill be away.
5. Shall we have some coffee?
Sounds great! Ok.
6. Why dont you take a leave?
I dont think so.
7. Do you know when the boss
arrives?
I have no idea.
8. Do you know where the Science
Lab is?
Its on the second floor.
9. Would you like some coffee?
No, thanks. I just had some.

1. How many people are coming to the conference?

A) There were 70 people there.
B) I don't think she is coming.
C) At least 150 people.
2. Do you think the boss will take us out for lunch today?
A) I had a hamburger and fries.
B) He's probably too busy today.
C) I didn't take the bus.
3. Did you fax the letter to the client?
A) I'll type it after lunch.
B) No, I sent it by email.
C) I collected some important facts.

Part 3
Short Conversations

Part 3 of the TOEIC consists of 30 short conversations. The

conversations are between two men or two women or a man and
a woman. Each conversation has three parts, as follows:
Speaker A: _____
Speaker B: _____
Speaker A: _____
SKILL:
1. Identify Questions about the Speakers, the Activity, the Location,
the Topic.
2. Identify detail questions like Reasons, Opinions, Problems, Time,
Suggestions, Advice, etc.

Example:
Directions: Practice your ability to recognize related words by matching the occupations
with the word groups.
1. spark plug
oil change
transmission
2. lens
frame
vision
3. deposit
checking
interest
4. scene
take
shoot
5. alarm
hose
ladder

6. canvas
Dancer
still life
Director
brush
Carpenter
Mechanic
7. profit
Architect
loss
Artist
margin
Nurse
Cashier
8. patient
Optometrist
chart
Lawyer
medication
Accountant
Bank Clerk
9. plywood
Engineer
nails
Plumber
level
Firefighter

Directions: Practice your ability to recognize related words by

matching the actions with the word groups.
1. realtor
commission
mortgage
2. for two
8 o clock
window seat
3. court
racket
score
4. recipe
ingredients
fry
5. first edition
binding
illustrations

6. track 5
walking on the beach
delayed
playing tennis
station
fixing a car
building a house
7. oil change
climbing a mountain
lube
opening an account
transmission
buying books
taking a train
8. interest
skiing
identification
cooking
savings
reserving a table
selling a house
9. music
jogging
seating
driving a car
tickets
attending a concert

Directions: Practice your ability to recognize related words by

matching the locations with the word groups.
1. exhibit
sculpture
entrance fee

3. ticket booth
feature
show time

movie theater
courtroom
subway station
airport
hotel
7. assignment
art gallery
course
golf course
semester
print shop
dentists office
8. gate
shoe store
terminal
classroom
arrival
video store

4. green
club
18-hole

9. room service
wake-up call
complimentary breakfast

2. judge
jury
defendant

5. copies
collated
stapled

6. tracks
token
stops

Example:
Listen to the short conversation.
1. What are the man and woman mainly discussing?
A) A vacation
B) A budget
C) A company policy
D) A conference
2. How is the woman traveling?
A) By plane
B) By bus
C) By taxi
D) By car
3. Why aren't the man and woman going together?
A) The woman needs to arrive earlier.
B) The man has to work overtime.
C) The woman dislikes air travel.
D) The man has to go to the bank first.

Transcript:
Man: Do you want to share a taxi to the airport? We can save on expenses that way, and as you
know the company is trying to cut costs.
Woman: Actually I'm not flying. I'm going to the conference by bus. I have to leave tomorrow
because it's going to take two days to get there.
Man: That's right. I forgot that you are afraid of flying. Are you taking a vacation day tomorrow?
Woman: Well, I worked some overtime last week, so I just banked it instead of wasting a holiday
day.

Part 4
Short Talks

Listen to the talk:

1. What should the passengers do before exiting the ship?

A) Welcome the visitors
B) Check the time
C) Collect their personal items
D) Take a picture

2. What does the speaker imply?

A) The water was rough.
B) The weather was poor yesterday.
C) The tour went faster than usual.
D) There is only one way to exit.

3. What will happen in five minutes?

A) The ship will arrive at the dock.
B) The passengers will go shopping.
C) The passengers will take photos of the ship.
D) The market will open.

Part V
Incomplete Sentences

Part V: Incomplete Sentences

Part V marks the beginning of the reading skills section. In this section you will read a sentence
that has one blank spot. There will be four choices of words or phrases to choose from. You will
have to choose the one that you think completes the sentence. When the sentence is complete it
must be grammatically correct.

Example 1:

Despite having four years of experience in software programming, Mr. Jones hadn't used a word
processing program __________.

A) prior
B) advanced
C) previous
D) before

Example 2:

The person who is taking the minutes will be seated __________ the chairman.
A) from
B) to
C) next
D) by

Example 3:

The employees __________ about the closure before the announcement was made public.
A) know
B) known
C) knew
D) have known

Part VI
Text Completion

DISCOUNT SHOE EMPORIUM

MEMORANDUM
TO: Sales Staff
FROM: Management B.K.
DATE: OCTOBER 9th, 20-SUBJECT: FLYER MISPRINT

Please be aware that there was a misprint in an advertisement for our store in this
week's local free press. The ad states that on Saturday all men's formal footwear is
on for 55% percent off rather _______ 15% off.

4.
(A) that
(B) than
(C) then
(D) they're

If customers come in and ask about this sale, please _______ and explain the printing error.
Offer them an additional 5% off coupon to thank them for coming into our store. The coupon can
be given out even if the customer decides not to purchase any shoes.

5.
(A) apologize
(B) compromise
(C) categorize
(D) analyze

Please call a manager to the sales floor _______ you encounter any customers who have the ad
with them and demand to receive the 55% discount. These cases will be handled on an individual
basis.

6.
(A) because
(B) whether
(C) if
(D) before

Thank you.
B.K.

Part VII
Reading Comprehension

Example 1: Advertisement

FREE
SUNGLASSES
AND CASE

Purchase a 12 month subscription to Vacation the Nation today and receive a free pair of
Sunnies Sunglasses with your very own soft leather case.* To get your free Sunnies follow these
3 easy steps.

1. Purchase a copy of Vacation the Nation, New York's #1 Travel magazine.

2. Fill out the application card (found in the center of the magazine)
3. Mail the card and $21. 95 US to the address provided

*This is a limited time offer only. Application and funds must be received no later than Dec 1st
2004. Canadian residents should add $3 US for shipping. Offer not available for residents
outside of North America.

1. What is this advertisement for?

A) A summer trip.
B) A travel company.
C) A special deal.
D) A free magazine.

2. How much do the sunglasses cost?

A) They are free with a subscription.
B) They cost $1.
C) They cost $3 Canadian.
D) They cost $21. 95 US.

3. Who cannot benefit from this special deal?

A) Canadians.
B) UK residents.
C) North Americans.
D) US residents.

Example 2 (double passage): E-mail and Letter

To: "The Shoe People" <inquiries@shoepeople.com>

Cc:
From: "John Trimbald" <jtconstruction@img.com>
Subject: Customer Complaint

To Whom it May Concern:

I have trusted the Shoe People to protect the feet of my employees for over ten years now. I
recently purchased a few pairs of boots from your company for my crew. Though my men were
initially satisfied with the boots, the soles began to fall apart on them after just twelve weeks. This
was extremely surprising considering they came with a six year warranty. The boots are unsafe to
wear because my men are pouring hot concrete. Please respond as soon as possible with
instructions on how I can return the boots and receive a refund.

Thank you,

John Trimbald
John Trimbald, Foreman, JT Construction

The Shoe People

22 Circular Rd.
Castlerock, Northern Ireland
BT51 6TP

John Trimbald
JT Construction
22 Mark Lane Rd.
London, England
EC3R 4BT

January 3rd, 2008

Dear Mr. Trimbald,

Thank you for your e-mail concerning the poor quality of our rubber soled black work boots. A
representative will be by your office next week to pick up the damaged boots. We apologize for any
inconvenience this has caused you and your crew. Along with five new pairs of work boots for your
crew (we included one extra pair), we have enclosed a free year's supply of sole protector spray. In
our retail stores, this spray is always recommended to buyers who work on heated floors. This should
have been brought to your attention at the time of your initial order (received by telephone on October
12, 2007). Please excuse our oversight. To date we have had no complaints about these work boots
from customers who have used the protector spray. However, should you use the spray and find that
you are still unsatisfied with the boots, please return the boots and spray for a full refund. Thank you
for supporting The Shoe People. Have a Happy New Year.

Sincerely,
Stan Mason, President

1. Which company was unsatisfied?

A) Stan Mason's company.
B) The Shoe People.
C) JT Construction
D) The sole company.

2. How many people are on John Trimbald's crew?

A) Four.
B) Five.
C) Six.
D) Twelve.

3. What is the spray used for?

A) To protect the boots from water.
B) To protect the soles from heat.
C) To protect the floors from soles.
D) To protect the boots from rubber.

4. What should John Trimbald do if he remains unsatisfied?

A) Return just the spray.
B) Call the President.
C) Mail another letter.
D) Request a refund.

Thank you
And
Good luck !!!