TALK 7 (Questions 19-21) T 19. What happened to Marisol's employees? CD ๏ d) ๏ (A) They were terminated. I (B) They were promoted. (C) They were transferred. (D) They were given reduced pensions. 20. How many workers were affected? CA) (ริ) (ร) (A) Two. (B) Ten. (C) A hundred. (D) All of them. 21. What will happen to Marisol within two years? ® ® ® Co) (A) It will stay in Miami. (B) It will move to Santo Domingo. (C) It will hire back the workers. (D) It will be bought by RTV Satellite. TALKS (Questions 22-24) 22. What happened yesterday? CA) CD © ® (A) There was free parking downtown. (B) It rained. (C) There was a parade. (D) A new mayor was elected. 23. What did people do in the afternoon? CD CD CD ๏ (A) They went to a concert in the park. (B) They went home early. (C) They followed the parade. (D) They played ball. 24. How was the weather? CD CD CD CD (A) Pleasant. (B) Icy (C) Windy. (D) Not nice. 128 LISTENING COMPREHENSION i. พ'- TALK 9 (Questions 25-27) 25. How much is the new sales tax? (A) 5 percent. (B) 7 percent. (C) 52 percent. (D) 57 percent. 26. What might be a result of the new sales tax? (A) People will buy new clothes. (B) Some stores will have big sales. (C) People will buy fewer things. (D) Some new stores will open next month. 27. When will the new sales tax go into effect? (A) Today. (B) Next Monday. (C) In two weeks. (D) Next month. TALK 10 (Questions 28-30) 28. When did high-speed train service begin? (A) Last month. (B) Last week. (C) Yesterday. (D) Last night. 29. Why do people like the train? (A) It's faster than the plane. (B) It's new. (C) It's convenient. (D) It takes a long time. 30. How long is the plane trip to the capital? (A) 1 hour. (B) 2 hours and 45 minutes. (C) 3 hours. (D) 3 hours and 45 minutes. ๏ d) ® ® ๏ CD ® ® CD CD CS) ® CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD ® TALKS 129 TALKS: RECORDED ANNOUNCEMENTS Vocabulary Practice A DIRECTIONS: Where do you call to find out certain information? Write the source. You want to know: 1. the temperature 2. the time a film starts 3. the hours a reference desk is open 4. why you're having computer trouble 5. about job vacancies 6. how to get a driver's license 7, features about different office products You call this source: a. motor vehicles department b. technical support c. weather information d. cinema hotline e. library f. employment helpline g. customer service Vocabulary Practice B DIRECTIONS: Read the answer and write the question. 1, The museum will close at 9 P.M. on Sunday. When 2. All applicants should send an e-mail with their resumes. What 3. Guests are not permitted to play on Sunday or Monday. On what 4. The library is closed for a staff meeting. Why 5. All calls will be answered in the order they are received. How 6. A caller would contact this office for information on a product. Why 130 LISTENING COMPREHENSION i. 7. An adult ticket costs $9.00. How much 8. In an emergency, you should hang up and dial 911. What 9. You should bring a photo and proof of citizenship when you apply for a license. What : ^ 10. The store will close early because of the storm. Why TOEIC Test Practice DIRECTIONS: YOU will hear ten recorded announcements. They will not be repeated. Below you will read three questions about each announcement. After you listen to the announcement, answer the questions. TALKl (Questions 1-3) 1. What time does the museum close on Tuesday? (A) 4 P.M. (B) 6 P.M. (C) 7 P.M. (D) 9 P.M. 2. What day is the museum closed? (A) Sunday. (B) Monday. (C) Thursday (D) Friday. 3. Where should museum visitors put their coats? (A) Near the back door. (B) On the ground floor. (C) In the bag room. (D) On the fourth floor. TALK 2 (Questions 4-6) 4. In which of these occupations does Pacific Electronics ๏ ๏ ® ® ๏ ๏ CD (D) Ca) ๏ CD ® ๏ CE) CD CD NOT have openings? (A) Electricians. (B) Plumbers. (C) Bricklayers. (D) Secretaries. TALKS 131 5. What should applicants do? (A) ๏ Cs) <ร) f (A) Go in person. f (B) Send references. I (C) Request a job application. (D) Write a letter to the company. 6. When can people apply for a job? (a) (ริ^ CE) (A) Any day. (B) . Monday through Friday. (C) Monday and Friday only. (D) Monday, Thursday, and Friday. TALKS (Questions 7-9) 7. Between what hours may only parties (ร) Cl) C£) (ร) of four people play? (A) 5 A.M. and 8 P.M. (B) 8 A.M. and 12 P.M. (C) 12 P.M. and 7 P.M. (D) 5 P.M. and 8 P.M. 8. On what days may guests NOT play? CA) d!) CS) (D (A) Monday and Tuesday. (B) Tuesday and Wednesday. (C) Thursday and Sunday. (D) Saturday and Sunday. 9. How often does the Senior Tournament take place? CA) CD CD CD (A) Every day. (B) Every week. (C) Every month. (D) Every year. TALK 4 (Questions 10-12) 10. When will the library be closed? ๏ CD CD CD (A) In 15 minutes. (B) Tomorrow. า (C) During the holiday season. (D) Janua^ 7th. 132 LISTENING COMPREHENSION k 11. What day does the library reopen? (A) Monday. (B) Wednesday (C) Friday (D) Saturday 12. When may books be returned? (A) On or after January 7th. (B) During the hoUdays. (C) Only in the mornings. (D) On Saturdays. TALKS (Questions 13-15) 13. Why would a caller contact this office? (A) To make a complaint. (B) To order a product. (C) To get a job. (D) To talk to .a consumer. 14. How will calls be answered? (A) Patiently. (B) Promptly (C) In the order received. (D) In the order of importance. 15. What is the caller advised to do? (A) Hang up and try again. (B) Place an order. (C) Wait for an agent. (D) Talk to another agent. TALK 6 (Questions 16-18) 16. What are the tickets for? CD •๏. Cc^ ® CA) ® © CD) Ca) CD CD C^ CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD (A) A movie. (B) A concert. (C) A museum. (D) A fashion show. TALKS 133 17. How much is a ticket to the 8:00 show? (A) $4.00. (B) $6.00. (C) $5 75 (D) $8^50. 18. Why should people get there early? (A) To make a reservation. (B) Because tickets sell out quickly. (C) So that the workers can leave early. (D) Because the tickets are cheaper. TALK 7 (Questions 19-21) 19. What should you do in an emergency? (A) Call to make an appointment. (B) Call after 5:00 P.M! (C) Call tomorrow. (D) Call another phone number. 20. What should you do to speak with a nurse? (A) Hang up. (B) Make an appointment. (C) Call between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. (D) Visit the office tomorrow. 21. Why is Dr. Sato out of the office? (A) He's on vacation. (B) He has an emergency. (C) He's at a conference. (D) He's sick. TALKS (Questions 22-24) 22. What time does the License Office open? (A) 8:00. (B) 8:30. (C) 4:00. (D) 4:30. ๏ ® ® T ๏ CD CD ๏ CA) CD CD CD ๏ CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD 134 LISTENING COMPREHENSION 4 23. What do you have to bring to the License Office? (A) An application. (B) A driver's license. (C) A test. (D) Identification. 24. How much does it cost to get a license? (A) $43 (B) $45. (C) $83. (D) $85. TALK 9 (Questions 25-27) 25. Where is Ms. Lee this week? (A) On vacation. (B) In her office. (C) At a conference. (D) Visiting Mr. Roberts. 26. What is Ms. Lee's job? (A) Journalist. (B) Office assistant. (C) Telephone operator. (D) Mail carrier. 27. What is Mr. Roberts' extension number? (A) 57. (B) 157. (C) 507. (D) 1507. TALK 10 (Questions 28-30) 28. What does the store sell? (A) Office supplies. (B) Office furniture. (C) Office clothes. (D) Office telephones. ๏ CD ® CD ๏ CD ® Ca) CD CD CD) CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD TALKS 135 29. What day of the week is the store usually closed? CD CD CD ® (A) Sunday. (B) Monday (C) Tuesday. (D) Friday 30. Why will the store close early this Friday? CD CD CD CD (A) For a meeting. (B) Because it's the weekend. (C) Because it's a holiday. (D) For inventory. 136 LISTENING COMPREHENSION k TALKS: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Vocabulary Practice A DIRECTIONS: Complete these sentences using these words. main attentive specialty platform security guard chemistry reviews express guide freight 1. I study history, but my . 2. When I studied is history of ancient civilizations. hydrogen for one part oxygen. 3. The local train stops at every station, but the only one station stop. I learned that H2O means two parts train makes 4. Wait on 9 for the train. 5. We shipped the goods with a reliable company. 6. If you are not 7. I always read the 8. The best you will miss important information. before I choose which movie to see. is one that likes people and loves to give tours. 9. You will have to show your ID to the _ can be admitted. 10. Our branch office is in Miami, but our at the gate before you _ office is in Madrid. Vocabulary Practice B DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Then write a new sentence using one of the following verb phrases. taking a tour working in the garden getting on a plane filling the car with gas TALKS 137 [...]... CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD 1 TALKS 15 1 13 What time is the first show? (A) 7: 00 (B) 7: 30 (C) 8:00 (D) 9:30 14 What is the price of a general admission ticket? (A) $8.00 (B) $9.00 (C) $10 .00 (D) $12 .00 15 Who is NOT allowed inside the theater? (A) Children under 12 (B) Senior citizens (C) People without an ID (D) Candy sellers 15 2 LISTENING COMPREHENSION ๏ ๏ © , (D) ๏ ๏ ® ® ๏... (Questions 16 -18 ) 16 Where is the blue car now? (A) On the corner (B) In the park (C) In the garage (D) Near the front door 17 What should the driver of the blue car do? (A) Make a delivery (B) Move the car (C) Close the door (D) Pay a parking fee 18 What is done to cars that are NOT parked legally? (A) They are fined (B) They are towed (C) They are ticketed (D) They are reparked TALK 7 (Questions 19 - 21) 19 ... (C) In the evening (D) At night TALK 4 (Questions 10 -12 ) 10 On what kind of train is this announcement being made? (A) Mail (B) Freight (C) Local (D) Express 11 What is across the platform? (A) A cafeteria (B) The local train (C) The exit doors (D) Some steps 12 Where is the next stop? (A) New York (B) Tokyo (C) Newark (D) London TALKS (Questions 13 -15 ) 13 Where is this announcement being heard? (A) At... meeting rooms 14 What are the listeners requested to do? (A) Turn off the computers (B) Keep the fan on (C) Smoke in the rooms (D) Keep the door open 15 When must the door be closed? (A) Only in the mornings (B) During classes (C) At all times (D) During the weekends TALK 6 (Questions 16 -18 ) 16 Who is Mr Thompson? (A) A college professor (B) An administrator (C) An author (D) An accountant 17 What will... years of experience d ) (T) CD CD C£) CD) ๏ CD CE) CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD TALKS 14 7 18 What will happen after the talk? (A) Mr Thompson will make a call (B) Tea will be served (C) Mr Thompson will answer questions (D) There will be a dinner TALK 7 (Questions 19 - 21) 19 What are employees asked not to use? (A) The north elevator (B) The south elevator (C) The stairs (D) The... management school 14 6 LISTENING COMPREHENSION CS) CE) C£) . (Questions 10 -12 ) 10 . When will the library be closed? ๏ CD CD CD (A) In 15 minutes. (B) Tomorrow. า (C) During the holiday season. (D) Janua^ 7th. 13 2 LISTENING COMPREHENSION k 11 . What. assistant. (C) Telephone operator. (D) Mail carrier. 27. What is Mr. Roberts' extension number? (A) 57. (B) 15 7. (C) 5 07. (D) 15 07. TALK 10 (Questions 28-30) 28. What does the store sell?. Friday. TALKS (Questions 7- 9) 7. Between what hours may only parties (ร) Cl) C£) (ร) of four people play? (A) 5 A.M. and 8 P.M. (B) 8 A.M. and 12 P.M. (C) 12 P.M. and 7 P.M. (D) 5 P.M. and