TOEIC Basic Listening Script & Answer key
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Scripts & Answer Key
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(B) They’re trying to park their cars. (C) Everyone is walking on the grass. (D) The path is straight.
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(A) The counter top is empty. (B) He’s filling the cup. (C) He’s drinking a cup of tea. (D) He’s serving a customer.
(C) The plaza is crowded. (D) The trees are in full bloom.
(B) The trees are being planted. (C) They are digging a hole. (D) The hikers are enjoying
themselves.
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(A) People are standing in lines. (B) People are opening umbrellas. (C) Some flags are on a stage. (D) People are walking down the
stairway.
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 3</span><div class="page_container" data-page="3">Who is working with this program? (A) Mr. Seed works in Accounting. (B) The manager gave it to me.
Who is going to take Mr. Lee to the train station? (A) About 30 minutes.
(B) To catch a train. (C) Gary can do it.
Who makes the decisions in your office? (A) Yes, I’m the manager.
(B) He decided to sign the contract. (C) Ms. Sanchez usually does.
Who’s responsible for setting up the meeting？ (A) This will be the last time.
(B) Lorain is doing it. (C) To get some information.
Who’s in charge of the meeting？ (A) A handling charge is included. (B) I don’t know what to do. (C) I hear Ms. Luis is.
Who organized the large reception? (A) The organ is being manufactured. (B) Yes, I have time.
(C) Ms. Nicolas prepared all the things.
Who will be at Ms. Russo’s farewell party? (A) She’s prepared for it.
(B) Everyone in the office. (C) She isn’t at work.
Where did you go on vacation? (A) To see my relatives.
(B) I just stayed at home and relaxed. (C) No, in 3 days.
Where will you stay when you visit Italy? (A) At the Grandas Hotel.
(B) I’ll visit Italy for a conference. (C) Your stay was long enough.
Where did you put the letters?
(A) She put the letters in large envelopes. (B) The mail was late.
(C) On Mr. Baker’s desk.
Where can I rent a car for the weekend? (A) There is an agency around the corner. (B) I rented a car yesterday.
(C) I haven’t returned the car.
Where does Karen work now? (A) At the head office. (B) Her works were excellent. (C) She wants to work in Accounting.
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Where can I get a monthly pass? (A) From the machine over there. (B) A trip to Rome.
(C) A monthly rate is 30 dollars.
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 4</span><div class="page_container" data-page="4">Where in Tremont does this bus stop? (A) In front of the city hall.
(B) Soon after the stop. (C) We will click the button.
Where do you usually go for car repairs? (A) They are predicting rain.
(B) Only a few minutes away.
(C) Why? Is there something wrong with yours?
When are you going abroad? (A) Since last week. (B) For 3 days. (C) April 21.
When is the deadline for the proposal? (A) At the end of the next week. (B) The proposal was sent to the office. (C) Yes, four days ago.
When should we meet to discuss the new brochures? (A) It’s ten pages long.
(B) How about one o’clock? (C) About a week ago.
When will our company hire more employees? (A) Because of the recession.
(B) They are well qualified. (C) Not until the end of the year.
When can I expect to get your suggestion report? (A) It is expected to arrive at noon.
(B) By the end of the day. (C) To the mail room.
When are we leaving tomorrow? (A) We bought some groceries there. (B) In three hours.
(C) After I finish the report.
When can we look at the new office? (A) Usually about several hours. (B) Perhaps Mr. Anderson can tell you. (C) It doesn’t mix well enough.
How do I use this fax machine? (A) No, it’s not necessary. (B) I’ll show you. (C) It was out of paper.
How much time do you need for the project? (A) I’ll have time this afternoon.
(B) The projector is on the desk. (C) At least another week.
How often do you visit the home office? (A) Twice a month.
(B) It is located on 5<small>th</small> Street. (C) Tomorrow would be fine.
How did the presentation go?
(A) I usually walk, but today I drove my car. (B) Yes, I went there by bus.
(C) Fairly well, thanks.
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 5</span><div class="page_container" data-page="5">How long have they lived in this neighborhood? (A) In half a year.
(B) At the end of the week. (C) For 3 years.
How do I get to the SKY theater? (A) Turn left at the next crosswalk. (B) From 9 to 6.
(C) I will see if he can.
How long would you like to rent this house for? (A) Over two years.
(B) It lasted at least an hour. (C) The largest one available.
What does she do for a living? (A) She’s a sales representative. (B) Living in the city is convenient. (C) Yes, I’m sorry to leave early.
What’s the fastest way to get to the airport? (A) The quickest way is by airmail.
(B) Take the express shuttle. (C) It takes 20 minutes to get there.
What position are you looking for? (A) I’m hoping to go into sales. (B) Yes, I’m looking forward to it. (C) I was looking for something colorful.
What time is the president supposed to arrive? (A) It’s supposed to be fine tomorrow. (B) It depends on the flight schedule. (C) The presentation doesn’t start until 9:30.
What was your question, Ms. Shilva?
(A) I wanted to know about last quarter’s profits. (B) I got back.
(C) My questionnaire is missing.
What’s in your bag, sir? (A) To ask about bags. (B) Just shirts and trousers. (C) Bags for cleaning supplies.
What do you think of the online workshop? (A) Turn right here.
(B) It’s very useful. (C) I know a good shop.
What was the name of the woman sitting next to you? (A) I don’t remember.
(B) She talked about tax laws. (C) We still have a lot.
Why did the store close so early? (A) Because of the holiday. (B) Much earlier, thanks.
(C) I exercise early in the morning.
Why isn’t the dry cleaner’s open? (A) It’s open for business. (B) It costs 2 dollars to clean. (C) It closes every Thursday.
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 6</span><div class="page_container" data-page="6">Why did you take off your jacket? (A) It’s pretty warm outside. (B) I took off my boots. (C) Jackets were sold out.
Why was flight 102 postponed? (A) It arrived at 5 o’clock.
(B) The airplane is delayed over 2 hours. (C) There was a mechanical problem.
Why didn’t you send me the proposal? (A) Sure, I don’t mind.
(B) Yes, I’ll ask for directions. (C) Because it wasn’t completed.
Why did Ms. Zioba transfer to Miami? (A) She wanted to work closer to her family. (B) Coupons are non-transferable.
(C) My new office is on the 5<small>th</small>
floor.
Why don’t you take a cab to the theater? (A) At least 10 dollars.
(B) I feel like strolling. (C) You will pay less next year.
Why don’t we go to the art museum this week? (A) All of them have.
(B) The work of art will be revised. (C) Let me check the schedule.
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Question–Response – Questions with Modal Verbs, Negative Questions & Tag Questions
Practice
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(C)Did you work late yesterday?
(A) I’m going to work overtime tomorrow. (B) No, I left at noon.
(C) Yes, that’s my plan.
Would you like a ride to the station? (A) I ride a bicycle to work. (B) Sorry, I can’t remember it. (C) Thanks. I’d really appreciate it.
You went to the museum, didn’t you? (A) Yes, a new exhibit opened. (B) No, it was nice.
(C) 5 dollars per person.
Would you rather take a bus? (A) No, I prefer to walk. (B) It took 10 minutes by bus. (C) We took a taxi to work.
Isn’t there a vending machine on this floor? (A) Yes, at both ends of the hall.
(B) The entire floor was clean. (C) Yes, there isn’t any.
Have you seen any movies recently? (A) Yes, a couple of times.
(B) They are exciting.
(C) Yes, I have been busy with work.
Should we get to the Italian restaurant by seven? (A) Sure, I’d like you to.
(B) It lasted half an hour. (C) They cook seafood.
Don’t you want a short break? (A) The break time was short. (B) A short-sleeved shirt is okay. (C) We’ve got too much to do.
</div><span class="text_page_counter">Trang 7</span><div class="page_container" data-page="7">Where would you like to give a presentation, in China or in Russia?
(A) Either place would be good. (B) I can give it to you. (C) Yes, in the room.
Will we pack a lunch or would you like to eat in the cafeteria?
(A) Yes, I love it there. (B) I’m tired of cafeteria food. (C) I’m almost ready.
Did you talk to Mary Newton or did you send an e-mail? (A) I’m fine, thanks.
(B) Actually, she gave me a call. (C) I need to check his e-mail.
Would you prefer a round-trip or a one-way ticket? (A) Sure, I’ll buy you a ticket.
(B) A return ticket, please. (C) I prefer a single room.
Would you like to look at the menu again or have you already decided?
(A) I’m ready to order. (B) That sounds good. (C) It’s brand-new.
Can we take a break now or should we make orders first?
(A) Yes, if we have time. (B) That sounds good to me. (C) Let’s take care of the orders first.
Should I respond by e-mail or send a letter? (A) It doesn’t matter at all.
(A) We need to decide now. (B) Yes, we phoned him today. (C) You will post it later.
Question 1 refers to the following conversation.
<b>W</b> May I see your passport, sir?
<b>M</b> Sure, here you are.
<b>W</b> Do you have anything to declare?
Question 2 refers to the following conversation.
<b>W</b> This is your key, sir. Your room number is 502.
<b>M</b> Thanks a lot. Can you tell me where I can get some exercise?
<b>W</b> I’m sorry, we don’t have a health club. But we have a swimming pool on the first floor.
Question 3 refers to the following conversation.
<b>W</b> James, what are you planning to do this
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<b>M</b> It’s 10:30, Sasha. I’ll go to check the audio-visual equipment in the Roger Conference Room before Donald Albright arrives for his demonstration at 11:00.
<b>W</b> Oh, I’m sorry. I forgot to tell you. Mr. Albright sent me an e-mail last night to inform me that he had forgotten about another software demonstration he has to give in Dryden City this morning.
<b>M</b> So then he won’t be providing a demo for us today?
<b>W</b> He will, but it has been moved to 2:00.
Questions 4–6 refer to the following conversation.
<b>M</b> We just received two more orders over the telephone.
<b>W</b> We sure have gotten busy this week.
<b>M</b> I guess lots of people are having parties. Will we have time to make all of the cakes everyone ordered?
<b>W </b> Yes, I think so. But we don’t have enough people to deliver them.
<b>M </b>How about offering a discount to customers that pick up their cakes and other pastries?
<b>W </b>That should work. Let’s give them 10% off.
<b>M</b> Okay. Shall I call back all the people who already
Question 1 refers to the following conversation.
<b>W</b> Everyone has to wear a hard hat and gloves for protection in this plant.
<b>M</b> I’m afraid I left my hard hat in my car.
<b>W</b> That’s okay, Mr. Molly. We can lend you one.
Question 2 refers to the following conversation.
<b>W</b> I heard you’re moving to San Francisco.
<b>M</b> Yes, I found a good job there.
<b>W</b> Let’s keep in touch.
Question 3 refers to the following conversation.
<b>M</b> I’d like to deposit this in my savings account.
<b>W</b> Okay. How much will you deposit?
<b>M</b> $250. Fifty dollars is in cash and the rest is in checks.
Practice
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(B)Questions 1–3 refer to the following conversation.
<b>M</b> Have you seen that ID badge I left on this table, Marni? It’s for the new sales representative, Roger Ebbett. He starts today so I’m going to meet him down at the front gate.
<b>W</b> Is that it under the chair?
<b>M</b> Oh, yes. Thank you. It must have fallen off the table.
<b>W</b> Mr. Ebbett will also need the access code for our computer so that he can view our product database. I will write it down and leave it on his desk.
Questions 4–6 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
<b>M </b>I was just in a meeting with Mr. Sanders. He told me to come up with some ways to save money.
<b>WA </b>Why do we need to do that?
<b>M </b>Apparently, the company is losing lots of money. So we have to reduce spending.
<b>WA</b> I see. Why don’t we reduce the number of business trips our employees take?
<b>M </b>That’s a good idea.
<b>WB </b>We can try using less paper and making fewer photocopies.
<b>WA </b>I agree with Tina. We should do that.
<b>M </b>All right. I’ll write an e-mail to Mr. Sanders now.
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<b>W</b> Good evening, sir. How many people are there in
Question 2 refers to the following conversation.
<b>W</b> I’m not feeling well. Do you mind if I leave early?
<b>M</b> Not at all. But I think you should see a doctor.
<b>W</b> If I don’t feel better by tomorrow morning, I’ll make an appointment with a doctor.
Question 3 refers to the following conversation.
<b>M</b> Our copy machine is broken again. I need the copies of the report for the conference this afternoon.
<b>W</b> Why don’t you go to Grenda’s copyshop? They can make the copies for you.
<b>M</b> That’s a great idea! I’m on my way.
Practice
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(B)Questions 1–3 refer to the following conversation.
<b>W</b> Kyle, have you decided when you want to take your vacation? I need to know your plans either today or tomorrow.
<b>M</b> Oh, that’s right. Well, I think I want to go to California to see some of my old friends in the middle of July. Is that okay?
<b>W</b> Let me see. Mike and Jennifer want to take their vacation about the same time, so I’m afraid that you might have to come up with a different plan.
<b>M</b> Really? That’s too bad. I haven’t seen them since I transferred to this New York office.
Questions 4–6 refer to the following conversation with three speakers.
<b>MA</b> Ted sent me a text message. He’s in a big traffic jam and won’t be here in time for the meeting.
<b>MB </b>He was supposed to give the presentation. What are we going to do now?
<b>W </b> I’m familiar with the material. I can give it.
<b>MA </b>What about all the charts and graphs?
<b>W </b> Ted is the only one who has copies of them.
<b>MB </b>John, can you call Ted and tell him to e-mail us the files?
<b>MA </b>Sure. I’ll do that right away.
<b>W </b> Have him send me the files, and I’ll print them.
<b>MB</b> While you two are busy, I’ll make sure the conference room is prepared.
<b>M</b> It’s my pleasure. Since the sale is starting tomorrow, I got it done as quickly as I could.
<b>W</b> But there’s one change we need to make.
<b>M</b> What is it?
<b>W</b> Mr. Stewart told me that the biggest discount we’re allowed to offer is 35%. If we reduce the prices any more, we won’t make a profit.
<b>M</b> All right. I’ll change the ad and then e-mail it to you.
<b>W</b> Great. If everything looks fine, I’ll send it to the printer for a rush job.
<b>M</b> Sounds good. Let me get to work then.
Practice
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<b>W </b>Excuse me. I’m trying to get to the public library. Do you know where it is?
<b>M </b> Sure. You’re not too far away from it.
<b>W </b> I’m glad to hear that. How can I get there?
<b>M </b> Here’s a map. We’re on Jackson Road.
<b>W </b> Yes, I can see where we are.
<b>M </b>Walk a couple of blocks to the intersection of Maple Street and Whiteside Road. It’s across the street from the local high school.
<b>W </b>Thanks so much. Oh, do you know if there’s a café near the library? I’m really thirsty and could use some iced tea.
<b>M </b> Yes, there are a couple of cafés right beside it.
<b>W </b> That’s great. Thanks for your assistance.
Questions 4–6 refer to the following conversation and invoice.
<b>M</b> Linda, I think there’s a mistake with these new books being displayed.
<b>W </b>What’s the problem?
<b>M </b>There aren’t enough of them. Have we already sold some?
<b>W </b> No, we haven’t. These are all the books we got.
<b>M </b>But there are only forty of them. We were supposed to get twice that amount. I’m expecting this book to sell well.
<b>W </b>Would you like me to contact the publisher?
<b>M </b>Yes, please. Try to get 100 more of them. This author’s latest work is expected to hit number one on the bestseller list.
<b>W </b> Right. I’ll take care of that immediately.
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Short Talks (1)
Warm-Up
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(C)Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following talk.
This morning we are here to welcome Mr. Thomas Cashman as our new marketing director. Mr. Cashman will start to work this coming Wednesday. Please give him a big hand.
Questions 3 and 4 refer to the following announcement.
This is a special announcement for all Bentware Sports Club members. Our indoor swimming pool will be closed for maintenance on Monday. It will reopen on Thursday morning. Until then, please use our outdoor swimming pool. For more information, call our office at 628-1254. Thank you.
Practice
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(B)Questions 1–3 refer to the following telephone message.
Good afternoon, Mr. Rodriguez. This is Cecilia Lyons at the Buford Street Employment Center. I’m calling in response to your e-mail about the hardware store manager position you saw advertised on our website. Unfortunately, that position has already been filled. However, we are currently offering a free two-day job search program for individuals seeking managerial work. I would be happy to meet with you here to discuss it in more detail. Please phone me at 538-9026 if you’re interested.
Questions 4–6 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
Before the meeting finishes, I need to talk about one more thing. There are some rumors going around that the company is for sale. I’d like to address them right now. Those reports are false. Cal Peterson, our CEO, stressed to me that our firm isn’t on the market. We aren’t interested in being bought, and we intend to keep our independence. So please let your workers know about this as soon as you can. I’d really appreciate that.
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