TOEIC Practice - Part 4: Short Talks

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25 Lesson 5 [Questions 25 through 27 are based on the following talk] What a great crowd we have here today! I think you will find today’s presentation very exciting. Let’s get started right away because I don’t want you to wait a minute longer to find out about the opportunity of a lifetime. Paradise Properties has many locations — from desert resorts to forest retreats — but today we would like to tell you about a brand new location. It’s in a lush tropical setting surrounded by breathtaking waterfalls, fresh water pools for swimming and a golf course. And the climate is perfect, year-round, for all outdoor activities. A variety of great shops and restaurants are all within walking distance. The villas can house up to 20 guests. And, if you are looking for something more cozy and affordable, we also offer mid-sized guest houses — perfect for a small family. So, why not get away to the islands and invest in your dream vacation home? And I can show exactly how you can manage this financially. It’s easier than you think with our new installment program. 25. ____ What can be inferred about the location of the properties? Explanation: The speaker says, “the climate is perfect, year-round, for all outdoor activities.” This means that it must be a warm place where you can be outdoors all year. 26. ____ What is a short distance from the properties? Explanation: Shops and restaurants are “within walking distance.” This means that they are nearby. The golf courses, waterfalls, and villas are all part of the property. 27. ____ What will the speaker probably do next? Explanation: The speaker says he will show the audience “how to manage this financially” with an “installment plan.” An installment plan is a way of buying something by paying specific amounts over a period of time. [Questions 28 through 30 refer to the following talk] I know you are all busy, so I will make this as brief as possible. You’ve probably already heard the talk around the office, so I want to make it official. We will be splitting up the department. You will all be reassigned according to your job duties. Those assigned to the Park Service Department will be moving into new offices at 10 Plaza Street. Recreation Service personnel will stay here at the State Avenue building for now. This decision was reached by the mayor because he felt that dividing the department would help eliminate redundancy. And, I think you’d agree with him that many times we end up with too many people trying to do the same job. This will mean an increased workload for some of you. Still, the good news for all of us is that no pink slips have been issued, so relax — nobody is going to lose their job like those unfortunate workers at the Department of Motor Vehicles did last month. 28. ____ Who will be relocated? Explanation: The speaker says that the Park Service Department will be moving to 10 Plaza Street. 29. ____ Who is responsible for the changes to the department? Explanation: It is stated in the talk that the mayor has decided to divide the department. 30. ____ What is the purpose of “pink slips?” Explanation: The speaker says that no pink slips have been given out, so “nobody is going to lose their job.” Pink slips are issued by some workplaces to inform workers that they are being fired. Preview Test 1. B 3. C 5. C 7. D 9. A 2. D 4. C 6. A 8. D 10. C Exercise 5.1 1. D 9. D 17. B 25. B 33. B 2. B 10. C 18. C 26. C 34. D 3. C 11. A 19. A 27. D 35. C 4. D 12. D 20. B 28. A 36. A 5. B 13. D 21. D 29. D 6. A 14. A 22. B 30. C 7. A 15. B 23. D 31. C 8. B 16. D 24. A 32. A Exercise 5.2 1. so 11. No 2. some 12. alike almost 3. enough 13. any 4. such never 14. too much 5. Most 15. amounts 6. many 16. Like 7. yet 17. already 8. Fewer 18. such not 9. anymore 19. Among the most 10. Like 20. Little yet Exercise 5.3 1. B 6. D 11. C VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí TOEIC Practice - Part 4: Short Talks In Part you will listen to a short talk It might be an announcement, a radio advertisement, or a telephone recording You will listen to the talk and read a few questions about it Example 1: First you will hear a short talk: Next you will read a few questions with four answer choices: What should the passengers before exiting the ship? A) Welcome the visitors B) Check the time C) Collect their personal items D) Take a picture 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 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 Explanation 1: Choice A has the word "welcome" This is a repeated word This choice does not make sense because the visitors and passengers are the same people Choice B distracts you because of the association you automatically make between time and "five minutes" VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Choice D is the wrong choice for two reasons Firstly, because they are going to have a picture taken (passive) Secondly, because this will happen after they get off the ship The correct answer is C Explanation 2: Choice A is related to cruising on a ship, but is not mentioned Choice C is related to time The recording mentions that there is "five minutes" until docking, but there is no indication that the ship is docking early Choice D is incorrect because the speaker suggests exiting to the right, implying that there is also an exit at the left The correct answer is B Explanation 3: Choice B will happen, but not in five minutes The time is confused Choice C confuses the passengers getting off the ship and taking photos of the ship Choice D repeats the word "market" but does not answer the question The correct answer is A Transcript: Good morning ladies and gentleman This is your tour guide speaking I hope you have enjoyed the cruise of the inner harbour today We certainly had a nice day for it, especially compared to yesterday The ship will be docking in approximately five minutes Once we are docked, please collect all of your belongings and exit the ship As a reminder, our group will be exiting to the right Follow the north ramp all the way to the far end of the platform Before heading to the farmer's market we will gather under the ferry terminal Welcome Sign for a group photo Example 2: How often does this event take place? A) Monthly VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí B) Four times a year C) Once a year D) Every four years What will happen after the brunch? A) The people will be served drinks B) An artist will show his drawings C) The guests will introduce themselves D) A poet will read a poem What guests get to take home? A) Lunch B) A book of mythology C) A collection of poems D) A painting Explanation 4: Choice A is how often the youth writers meet Choices B and D confuse "fourth annual" or "every four years" with four times a year This is very tricky and something you must watch out for The correct answer is C Explanation 5: Choice A is what will happen in a few minutes Choice B confuses the idea of what an artist is An artist can be many things; a poet, a painter, or a writer This is a poet's brunch, so the artist is a poet Choice C is what is going to happen now The correct answer is D Explanation 6: VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Choice A is confused with the similar sound "brunch" which is what the guests will eat at the function Choice B confuses the similar sounds "anthology" and "mythology" Choice D is related to "artists", but is not the gift The correct answer is C Transcript: I'd like to welcome you all to the fourth annual poet's brunch In just a few minutes a server will be around to offer you coffee or tea Please take a moment to fill out your name tag and introduce yourself to the other artists at your table Lunch will be served at 11:00 am sharp, followed by a reading from last year's prize winner If any of you did not receive your free gift at the door, please make sure to pick it up on your way out This year's gift is a poetry anthology from local youth writers You will be amazed at the emerging talent in our town In fact, a group of young writers meet once a month around this very table Example 3: Where would you hear this type of talk? A) In an airport B) At a bus station C) On a telephone D) On television Who should visit the website? A) Staff members of Speedy Reservations B) Callers looking for special schedules C) Callers looking for staff members D) People looking for fight times What is the quickest way to get connected to a representative? A) Hang up and call again B) Call back later VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí C) Wait patiently D) Call a different number ... www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com 95. What kind of place is Family Security Systems? (A) A police station. (B) A travel agency. (C) An insurance company. (D) An alarm installation company. 96. For urgent problems, what number should be pressed? (A) One. (B) Four. (C) Five. ■■ (D) Six. 97. How can you register an address change? (A) Press 4. (B) Visit the website. (C) Speak to an agent. (D) Send it in by mail. 98. Where is this announcement made? (A) At a school. (B) At an airport. (C) At a grocery store. (D) At a shopping mall. 99. What is today's special? (A) Chicken. (B) Beef. (C) Spaghetti. (D) Vegetables. ' - 100. What do kids get with their meal? (A) A toy. (B) Free dessert. (C) Extra vegetables. (D) A seat by the entrance. This is the end of the Listening test. Turn to Part 5 in your test book. PRACTICE TEST ONE 15 READING TEST In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading comprehension questions- The entire Reading test will last 75 minutes. There are three parts, and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed. You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in the test book. PART 5 Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences beiow. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. the in with from through there were so many options, everyone was satisfied. (A) If (B) Why (C) Because (D) When more aware of the trends, they could have avoided bankruptcy. (A) were (B) are (C) have been (D) had been to the 104. Make checks, company. (A) paid (B) payable (C) paying (D) pay Ms. Bolton is both a strong manager ____________ a skilled negotiator. (A) or (B) with (C) and (D) though ___________ the stockbrokers said the market was healthy, they refused to invest more money. (A) Because (B) Although (C) In addition (D) So 107. The seminar will adjourn five o'clock. (A) in (B) on (C) at (D) the 108. Marketing is important; we're hiring a new public relations firm. (A) therefore , (B) even though (C) nevertheless (D) but 16 PRACTICE TEST ONE 105. 106. Both companies arc same business. 101. (A) (B) (C) (D) 102. 103. If they 109. 110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. The secretary had the messenger __________ the envelope as soon as possible. (A) delivering (B) to deliver (C) deliver (D) delivered The board meetings usually _________ on time. (A) have started (B) start (C) are starting (D) have been starting Everyone was disappointed to hear that the company's proposal was (A ) turned up (B ) turned on (C ) turned away (D ) turned down Even though the exchange rate was hig ] h. we from thpm (A ) buy (B ) must have bought (C ) had to buy (D ) had better buy Dr. Rossi hirpH rhp ni'w assistant, the office has become more organized. (A ) When (B ) Before (C ) While (D ) Since M r. Cutler will as president (A ) Step out (B ) step down (C ) step from (D ) step through M s. Silva sent the memo it ha d been approved. (A ) so (B ) but (C ) after (D ) until 116. It's time to take advantage of current ^__ ____ rates. interesting interest interested interests 117. The manager has to presentation until next week. (A) put off (B) put with f C) put on 15 Lesson 3 10. ____ F: Do you want to see that documentary about deep-sea creatures? M: Sure. What time is it on? F: It’s on at eight on Channel 5. Exercise 3.5 1. ____ M: I’m going to pick up my wife at the airport. F: All right, Mr. Maras. If one of your clients calls, when should I tell him you’ll be back in the office? M: Oh, I won’t be back until tomorrow morning. 2. ____ M: I’m sorry, but the office is closed for the weekend. F: What time will it open Monday? M: It isn’t open at all then — Monday is a holiday. 3. ____ M: Has the 7:30 showing of the movie started yet? F: Yes, sir, about ten minutes ago. M: Guess I’ll come back for the nine o’clock showing — I hate to miss the beginning of a film. 4. ____ M: Eva, I understand you’ve been assigned to another sales region. F: That’s right, Carlos. I’m going to be working in the Pacific Northwest region now. M: Congratulations. I know you like that part of the country. 5. ____ F: Frank, I know your brother Joe started working here in 2005. Did you start the year after that? M: No, the year before. F: Oh, I thought Joe started here before you did. 6. ____ M1: Hello, this is Patrick — I’m not feeling very well, and I don’t think I’ll be in to work this morning. M2: Sorry to hear that, Patrick. Do you think you’ll be able to come in tomorrow morning? M1: Actually, if I feel better, I’m going to come in sometime after lunch. 7. ____ M1: I had to take a limousine to the airport. M2: That must have been pretty expensive. M1: Yes, but there just wasn’t enough time to wait for the shuttle bus. I would have missed my flight. 8. ____ F: Dan is sure in a bad mood this morning. M: He can’t find his new coffee mug. F: Is that all? Well, I saw it in the conference room. 9. ____ F: It sure is great to be home. M: Welcome back, Ms. Shearson. I forget — how long were you living abroad? F: It was a year last month. 10. ____ F: Are you going to the trade fair in Brussels this year, Jim? M: I wish I could — I just have too many things to do here. F: Well, at least the distribution manager will be there. Exercise 3.6 1. ____ M: I’m going to take my bicycle to the bike shop. F: Why? It just has a flat tire. Can’t you fix that yourself? M: I suppose I could, but while I’m there, I want to buy a new bike lock. 2. ____ M: I don’t want to be disturbed while I’m talking to Mr. Utsumi. F: But Mr. Neufield, you have a meeting scheduled with the chief engineer. M: Call him, please, and postpone our meeting. And hold all my calls. 3. ____ F: I’ve decided to go back to school this fall. M: What made you decide that, Mary? F: There just aren’t enough opportunities in this field if you don’t have a graduate degree. 4. ____ F: What happened to the music? Is there something wrong with the CD player? M: Let me look. Umm, no, it looks like the CD is scratched. F: Too bad — I was really enjoying that song. C D C C D B B A A D B D C D A 16 Lesson 3 5. ____ M: Ms. Powers, did you interview Katie? F: Yes, and I think she’s well-qualified. If her references give her good recommendations, I’ll offer her the position. M: Oh, I’m sure they will. 6. ____ M1: So, are you still going to Manila next week? M2: No, I think we should invite Mr. Quizon to come here instead. M1: Good idea. He should get familiar with our side of the operation anyway. 7. ____ F: Don’t get those documents out of order, whatever you do. M: Uh, oh. You should have told me that sooner. F: You’d better put them back the way they were, then! 8. ____ M: The rent on this apartment is reasonable enough, but I live alone. I don’t need this much room. F: I have a one-bedroom unit you may like better, and it’s even cheaper. M: Let’s take a look at that one. 9. ____ M1: How did your glass tabletop get cracked? M2: I dropped that flowerpot on it. M1: VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí TOEIC Practice - Part 3: Short Conversations Part phần khó phần Nghe Hiểu (L/C) Part đòi hỏi thí sinh phải thưc nghe tốt Nếu Part thí sinh phần dựa vào thủ