toiec Listening practice 1 key

LISTENING TEST
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 your test book.
PART 1
Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about the
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.
Example

Sample answer
A
B
D

Statement (C), “They are standing near the table”, is the best description of the
picture, so you should select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet.
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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.
Example

Sample answer
A

C

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

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sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only
one time.

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41. When does the conversation take place?
A. In the morning
B. Around midday
C. In the late afternoon
D. At night
{1:SA:=A}
42. What are the speakers waiting for?
A. A call from a customer
B. A job application
C. A food delivery
D. A contract
{1:SA:=D}
43. What does the woman suggest?
A. Sending a fax
B. Making a phone call
C. Hiring a new manager
D. Flying to Seoul
{1:SA:=B}
---------------------------------------------------------------------44. What has the woman just done?
A. Returned from vacation
B. Made a dinner reservation

C. Read an interesting book
D. Bought some house plants
45. Why does the woman thank the man?
A. He sent her a postcard.
B. He took care of her plants.
C. He arranged her hotel accommodation.
D. He painted her house.
46. What does the man give the woman?
A. A key
B. A hiking map
C. Some newspapers
D. Some water
--------------------------------------------------------47. Why will the woman take leave?
A. She is going on her honeymoon.

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B. She will give birth soon.
C. She will take some training courses.
D. She needs to stay home due to illness.
48. How long is maternity leave at this company?
A. 23 days long
B. For 6 days after the baby is born
C. For 29 days after leaving the office
D. For 2 months after leaving the office
49. What are the speakers discussing?
A. Increase in monthly salaries
B. Labour insurance changes
C. Information about taking leave

D. The woman’s due date
------------------------------------------------------------50. What is the problem with the party?
A. The weather is bad.
B. There is a shortage of food.
C. Space is limited.
D. There is a scheduling conflict.

51. Why is the party being held for Maria?
A. She received a promotion.
B. She is retiring.
C. She is relocating.
D. She is getting married.
52. Where was the party originally scheduled to take place?
A. In a restaurant
B. In a conference room
C. In a garden
D. In an apartment
--------------------------------------------------------53. What is the problem?
A. An order is incomplete.
B. A store has closed.
C. A shipment is late.
D. A package has been damaged.
54. What does the woman suggest?
A. Calling the delivery company

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B. Filling a complaint
C. Requesting a refund

D. Buying a similar model
55. What does the man decide to do?
A. Return an item
B. Order additional goods
C. Wait for the original product
D. Use another company
-----------------------------------------------------56. Why have the speakers’ travel plans changed?
A. A flight was delayed.
B. A reservation was not made.
C. A meeting was rescheduled.
D. A project was canceled.
57. Where most likely are the speakers?
A. In a business office
B. At a train station
C. At an airport
D. In a hotel

58. What will the speakers most likely do next?
A. Go to a train station
B. Reserve a bus seat
C. Board an airplane
D. Check in to a hotel
--------------------------------------------------------------59. Where does the man have to go?
A. To work
B. To computer class
C. To the train station
D. To a doctor’s appointment
60. Where is the woman’s car?
A. In the garage
B. Across the street

C. In the park
D. Downtown
61. What color is the car?
A. Tan

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B. Gray
C. Blue
D. Gold
----------------------------------------------------------------62. Why does Ms. Jones leave the office early?
A. To catch a train
B. To go to a meeting
C. To avoid bad traffic
D. To work on a report
63. What time did Ms. Jones leave the office?
A. 3:00
B. 4:00
C. 8:00
D. 10:00
64. What is the weather like?
A. Hot
B. Rainy
C. Snowy
D. Cold
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65. What does the man do in his spare time?
A. Write books

B. Play golf
C. Go to plays
D. Go hiking
66. What does the woman like to do?
A. Eat
B. Read
C. Cook
D. Run
67. When does the woman want to have a meal with the man?
A. This afternoon
B. Tomorrow
C. Friday
D. Saturday
-----------------------------------------------------------------68. What is the woman borrowing?
A. A book

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B. A video
C. A magazine
D. A newspaper
69. What is the maximum time she can have it without paying a fine?
A. Three weeks
B. Four weeks
C. Six weeks
D. Eight weeks
70. What is the charge for overdue books?
A. 5 cents a day
B. 9 cents a day

C. 20 cents a day
D. 25 cents a day
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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 time does the office open?
A. At 7:00 AM
B. At 9:00 AM
C. At 11:00 PM
D. At 2:00 PM
72. How can a caller open an account?
A. Visit during office hours
B. Press 0
C. Stay on the line
D. Press 3
73. What can a caller do by pressing 2?

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A. Leave a message
B. Ask a question about a bill
C. Hear the message in Spanish
D. Speak with a customer service representative
--------------------------------------------------------------74. What is being repaired?

A. A tunnel
B. A highway
C. A bridge
D. A park
75. When will the repairs be finished?
A. In May
B. In September
C. In November
D. In December
76. When is the next traffic update?
A. At 7:00
B. At 9:00
C. At 9:20
D. At 10:00
-----------------------------------------------77. What is the weather like?
A. Rainy
B. Snowy
C. Sunny
D. Warm
78. How many cars were in the accident?
A. 2
B. 5
C. 7
D. 11
79. When will the weather change?
A. This morning
B. In the afternoon
C. In the evening
D. Tomorrow
------------------------------------------------------------80. What are the tickets for?

A. A play
B. A circus
C. A movie

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D. A TV show
81. How much do the tickets cost?
A. $15
B. $16
C. $37
D. $50
82. How can you get a free ticket?
A. Go to the theatre
B. Send a postcard
C. Make a phone call
D. Visit a website
-------------------------------------------------------83. What is being offered?
A. Computer repair service
B. Computer technician training course
C. Computer-based employment service
D. Computers and related equipment

84. How much does it cost?
A. $200
B. $600
C. $2,000
D. $6,000
85. How can one take advantage of the offer?

A. Go online
B. Visit the office
C. Call on the phone
D. Send a letter
---------------------------------------------------------------86. How is the weather today?
A. Snowing
B. Raining
C. Clear
D. Windy
87. What does the speaker suggest listeners do?
A. Put on shorts and sandals
B. Report accidents
C. Take the train
D. Stay home

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88. When will the weather change?
A. This afternoon
B. This evening
C. Tonight
D. Tomorrow morning
----------------------------------------------------89. What will happen on the first floor?
A. Workshops will be held.
B. Lunch will be served.
C. The guest speaker will speak.
D. Computers will be made available.
90. What time will the demonstration be held?
A. At 12:00

B. At 1:30
C. At 2:00
D. At 5:00
91. Where will refreshments be served?
A. In the conference room
B. At the restaurant
C. In the garden
D. On the patio
-----------------------------------------------------------92. Where would this announcement be heard?
A. On a plane
B. On a train
C. On a boat
D. On a bus
93. How many hours will the trip last?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
94. What’s the weather like?
A. Cloudy
B. Sunny
C. Rainy
D. Windy
------------------------------------------------------------95. What is the problem?

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A. Banks are closed.
B. Water mains broke.

C. Streets are flooded.
D. Rush hour traffic is heavy.
96. What are citizens asked to do?
A. Avoid driving
B. Call the police
C. Clear up the area
D. Stay away from downtown
97. When will the situation improve?
A. Today
B. Tonight
C. By the weekend
D. Next month
----------------------------------------------------------------------98. What can guests do at the Lakeside Resort?
A. Ride horses
B. Play tennis
C. Go biking
D. Play golf
99. How much does the special weekend package cost?
A. $100
B. $700
C. $1,100
D. $1,500
100. When is the resort closed?
A. February - March
B. April - May
C. September - November
D. December - January

This is the end of the Listening test. Turn to Part 5 in your test book.

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ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI TOEIC – LISTENING – MARCH 16th - 2013
Part 1
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. B
9. B
10. A

Part 2
11. A
12. B
13. C
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. C
18. A
19. B
20. C
21. C
22. A
23. A

24. B
25. C
26. B
27. A

Part 3
41. A
42. D
43. B
44. A
45. B
46. C
47. B
48. D
49. C
50. A
51. B
52. C
53. A
54. D
55. C
56. C
57. D

Part 4
71. A
72. D
73. B
74. C
75. B

76. B
77. B
78. C
79. D
80. B
81. A
82. B
83. B
84. C
85. A
86. A
87. D
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28. C
29. B
30. A
31. B
32. C
33. B
34. B
35. A
36. C
37. B
38. A
39. B
40. C

58. A

59. D
60. B
61. C
62. C
63. A
64. B
65. B
66. A
67. C
68. A
69. C
70. D

88. D
89. A
90. C
91. D
92. A
93. D
94. B
95. C
96. D
97. C
98. B
99. B
100. A

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