1. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 TOEIC Short talks

2. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). What is the main purpose of the report? To forecast the weather To warn listeners of a storm To broadcast the news To update traffic 2). When is rain predicted on the north part of the coast? The next two days Friday On the weekend Next week 3). When is this report probably being broadcast? Friday Sunday Monday Wednesday

3. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). What is the main purpose of the report? To forecast the weather To warn listeners of a storm To broadcast the news To update traffic 2). When is rain predicted on the north part of the coast? The next two days Friday On the weekend Next week 3). When is this report probably being broadcast? Friday Sunday Monday Wednesday

4. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). Why isn't the speaker returning morning phone calls? He has an emergency. He doesn't have openings. His cell phone is malfunctioning. He is working in a courtroom. 2). What should listeners do if they have an emergency? Leave a message Call a secretary Send an electronic page Make an appointment 3). When will the speaker be available for appointments? In the afternoon Monday Tuesday Next week

5. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). Why isn't the speaker returning morning phone calls? He has an emergency. He doesn't have openings. His cell phone is malfunctioning. He is working in a courtroom. 2). What should listeners do if they have an emergency? Leave a message Call a secretary Send an electronic page Make an appointment 3). When will the speaker be available for appointments? In the afternoon Monday Tuesday Next week

6. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). What is the speaker mainly discussing? An office renovation Building construction A marketing campaign New carpeting 2). What does the speaker say about the new layout? The desks will be facing away from each other. Department managers will sit in cubicles. It will increase the number of sales to clients. It will improve employee communication. 3). What is NOT true about plans for the office? The walls will be painted. New carpeting will be installed. Work will begin next year. The work will take three weeks.

7. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). What is the speaker mainly discussing? An office renovation Building construction A marketing campaign New carpeting 2). What does the speaker say about the new layout? The desks will be facing away from each other. Department managers will sit in cubicles. It will increase the number of sales to clients. It will improve employee communication. 3). What is NOT true about plans for the office? The walls will be painted. New carpeting will be installed. Work will begin next year. The work will take three weeks.

8. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). What is causing the changes that the speaker mentions? Bad weather Overcrowding Construction Flight delays 2). What should international passengers do? Board in the main terminal Take a bus after deplaning Use gates W, X, Y and Z Ride an underground train 3). What should listeners do to get more information? Check a website Go to a special booth Ask a flight attendant Watch the TV news

9. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). What is causing the changes that the speaker mentions? Bad weather Overcrowding Construction Flight delays 2). What should international passengers do? Board in the main terminal Take a bus after deplaning Use gates W, X, Y and Z Ride an underground train 3). What should listeners do to get more information? Check a website Go to a special booth Ask a flight attendant Watch the TV news

10. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). Who is being introduced? A playwright An actor A musician A sculptor 2). What is Martin Bourgette known for? Writing story books Starring in productions Producing drama festivals Modernizing famous plays 3). What does the speaker imply about Martin Bourgette's work? It is unprofessional It is controversial It is masterful It is traditional

11. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). Who is being introduced? A playwright An actor A musician A sculptor 2). What is Martin Bourgette known for? Writing story books Starring in productions Producing drama festivals Modernizing famous plays 3). What does the speaker imply about Martin Bourgette's work? It is unprofessional It is controversial It is masterful It is traditional

12. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). What is being advertised? New vehicles Light-rail trains Transit service Bus routes 2). What do studies show about trains and buses? They cost users $10,000 a year They have comfortable seats They operate during rush hours They are cheaper and faster than driving 3). What does the speaker suggest listeners do? Sell their vehicles Change commuting habits Invest $10,000 Take a vacation

13. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). What is being advertised? New vehicles Light-rail trains Transit service Bus routes 2). What do studies show about trains and buses? They cost users $10,000 a year They have comfortable seats They operate during rush hours They are cheaper and faster than driving 3). What does the speaker suggest listeners do? Sell their vehicles Change commuting habits Invest $10,000 Take a vacation

14. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). Who most likely is the speaker? A financial adviser A newspaper editor A university professor An architect 2). According to the speaker, what is true about the stock market? It has averaged a 19-percent return. It is too risky for the average investor. Stock prices will soon start to rise. Clients should put all their money there. 3). What does the speaker advise clients to do? Pull out of the stock market Diversify their investments Take lots of risks Buy precious metals

15. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). Who most likely is the speaker? A financial adviser A newspaper editor A university professor An architect 2). According to the speaker, what is true about the stock market? It has averaged a 19-percent return. It is too risky for the average investor. Stock prices will soon start to rise. Clients should put all their money there. 3). What does the speaker advise clients to do? Pull out of the stock market Diversify their investments Take lots of risks Buy precious metals

16. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). Who is the intended audience? Business travelers Students Senior citizens Vacationers 2). What can listeners find on the Big Bear Lodge website? A list of Big Bear employees Coupons for special discounts Summer room rates and types The location of Big Bear lodges 3). What should listeners do if they want to speak with a customer service representative? Call back later Make an appointment Wait their turn Listen for a beep

17. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). Who is the intended audience? Business travelers Students Senior citizens Vacationers 2). What can listeners find on the Big Bear Lodge website? A list of Big Bear employees Coupons for special discounts Summer room rates and types The location of Big Bear lodges 3). What should listeners do if they want to speak with a customer service representative? Call back later Make an appointment Wait their turn Listen for a beep

18. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). What is the speaker mainly discussing? Road repair Traffic conditions A holiday weekend Types of vehicles 2). Why is there a 45-minute delay on Interstate 50? Rush hour An accident A stalled vehicle Construction 3). What does the speaker suggest to west-bound travelers? Leave work early Use an alternative route Wait 45 minutes Go over a mountain pass

19. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). What is the speaker mainly discussing? Road repair Traffic conditions A holiday weekend Types of vehicles 2). Why is there a 45-minute delay on Interstate 50? Rush hour An accident A stalled vehicle Construction 3). What does the speaker suggest to west-bound travelers? Leave work early Use an alternative route Wait 45 minutes Go over a mountain pass

20. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). What is being announced? A business closure A retirement An acquisition A stock offering 2). Who is most likely listening to the announcement? The news media Certified accountants Department managers Company clients 3). What will happen tomorrow? Smith Company will be sold. Staff will be informed. They will brainstorm ideas. The media will be notified.

21. © 2016 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Talks 14 1). What is being announced? A business closure A retirement An acquisition A stock offering 2). Who is most likely listening to the announcement? The news media Certified accountants Department managers Company clients 3). What will happen tomorrow? Smith Company will be sold. Staff will be informed. They will brainstorm ideas. The media will be notified.