1. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 4 SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 4

2. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 4 DIRECTIONS TO GIVE THE TEST In this section you will find a number of listening comprehension tests which are based on the third part of the Test Of English for International Communication. These tests will help you practice and improve your business listening skills and you will also learn many new phrases. In the audio, you will hear a short conversations. On the screen, you will see a question and four possible answers. Choose the best answer to the question.

3. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 4 1) Who are the speakers talking about? A. A national celebrity B. A mutual friend C. A co-worker D. A newspaper publisher 2) What does Nathan Richmond plan to do? A. Cover city politics B. Stop writing a column C. Pay his dues D. Accept a new job 3) Where do the speakers work? A. At a newspaper B. At city hall C. At an institution D. At a restaurant

4. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 4 4) What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. A weekend B. A movie C. An actor D. An award 5) When does the conversation take place? A. On Friday B. On Saturday C. On Sunday D. On Monday 6) What does the woman say about Titanium Man? A. It was average B. It was awesome C. It was too short D. It was exciting

5. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 4 7) Where did the woman spend time during the summer? A. In the McClure Building B. In Los Angeles C. In Ohio D. In Florida 8) What department does the woman work in? A. Accounts B. General operations C. Database management D. Food services 10) What will the speakers probably do next? A. Eat lunch together B. Study databases C. Go on a trip D. Go to the fifteenth floor

6. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 4 10) What problem does the woman have? A. She lost her credit card B. She is a victim of theft C. She misplaced her purse D. She has run out of money 11) What does the woman want to do? A. Purchase a new purse B. Cancel her checking account C. Replace her credit card D. Phone the police department 12) What will the woman probably do next? A. Give the man her account number B. Thank the man and hang up C. Hang up and look for her purse D. Put the man on hold and call police

7. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 4 13) What does the man want to do? A. Set an appointment B. Buy airline tickets C. Plan a holiday D. Negotiate a contract 14) What is the woman's position? A. Receptionist B. Manager C. Travel agent D. Accountant 15) Where is the man going? A. To San Francisco B. To Beijing C. To Seoul D. To Tokyo

8. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 4 16) Who most likely are the speakers? A. Business colleagues B. Hotel clerks C. Next-door neighbors D. Sales representatives 17) What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. Inflation rates B. Travel destinations C. Expensive checks D. Company procedures 18) What does the woman say about reimbursement checks? A. They are included in normal paychecks B. They usually are sent on the 25th C. They are issued once a month D. They do not include taxi fares

9. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 4 19) What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Waiter-diner B. Company-client C. Employee-customer D. Host-guest 20) What problem does the man have? A. Too many sardines B. Too little avocado dip C. Not enough caviar D. Too many suppliers 21) What will the speakers probably talk about next? A. Confirming arrangements B. Doubling the order C. Buying more caviar D. Inviting fewer guests

10. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 4 22) Where is the conversation probably taking place? A. In a library B. In a university C. In a meeting D. In an office 23) What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Read a report B. Check for errors C. Summarize surveys D. Share opinions 24) What does the man say about product price? A. It increased by 10 percent B. Customers' opinions of it changed C. Most customers paid too much D. It is priced unfairly