1. © 2013 wheresjenny.com SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 2

2. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 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. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 1) What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Yard waste collection B. Garbage collection times C. Recyclable materials D. Collection procedures 2) When is garbage collected? A. Wednesdays B. Thursdays C. Saturdays D. Mondays 3) What will the woman probably do next? A. Say goodbye and hang up B. Refer the man to her supervisor C. Explain about a new service D. Answer another phone call

4. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 4) What problem does the woman have? A. Her printer is too old B. Her printer is unplugged C. Her printer won't print D. Her printer is not installed. 5) What does the woman want the man to do? A. Buy a new printer B. Examine the printer C. Turn on the computer D. Get a CD-ROM 6) What does the man tell the woman? A. To plug in the printer B. To use software C. To check the hard drive D. To listen to a CD

5. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 7) Where is the woman going? A. To the train station B. To the dentist office C. To the hair salon D. To an office building. 8) What should the woman do at Bay Street? A. Exit the freeway B. Turn left C. Turn right D. Park the car 9) What does the man say about the headquarters building? A. It's next to the train station B. It's between the hair salon and dentist office C. It's located on Fourth Avenue D. It's on the left-hand side of the road

6. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 10) Who are the speakers talking about? A. One of their children B. Their next-door neighbor C. A former colleague D. A business client 11) What is Mary's new profession? A. Accountant B. Teacher C. Lawyer D. Engineer 12) What does the man say about Mary? A. She will succeed in her new career B. She is very good with children C. She has always been a hard worker D. She did not make a good decision.

7. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 13) What does the man plan to do? A. Have a party B. Buy office supplies C. Take a vacation D. Ask the woman out 14) Why does the man call the woman? A. To inquire about prices B. To sell her food C. To invite her to a party D. To order food and drinks 15) Where will the party be held? A. In a city park B. In he man's company C. On the beach D. In a theater

8. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 16) What are the speakers talking about? A. The man's job B. The man's salary C. The woman's business D. The woman's clients 17) How many clients does the woman have? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five 18) What does the woman say about self employment? A. She loves it B. She has mixed feelings C. She can sleep until noon D. She cannot set her own hours

9. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 19) What does the woman want to do? A. Pay taxes B. Get information C. Find a job D. Answer questions 20) What position does Mr. Robinson hold? A. Accountant B. Receptionist C. Lawyer D. Professor 21) What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Call back later B. Send an e-mail C. Leave a message D. Speak with someone else

10. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 22) What problem does the man have? A. He is injured B. He lost his keys C. He needs directions D. He is broke 23) Where does the man want to go? A. To the museum B. To 72nd Street C. To the library D. To the store 24) What should the man do at 72nd Street? A. Park his car B. Turn right C. Go straight D. Turn left