1. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 20 SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 20

2. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 20 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 20 1) What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Manager-applicant B. Colleague-colleague C. CEO-manager D. Buyer-client 2) What does the woman want to do? A. Purchase electronics B. Get a raise C. Change jobs D. Climb a ladder 3) What does the woman say about her current position? A. It doesn't pay enough money B. It's not challenging enough C. It's completely satisfying D. It would be difficult to leave

4. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 20 4) What is the main purpose of the discussion? A. To have a physical examination B. To remind of an obligation C. To schedule an appointment D. To review an agenda 5) What does the woman plan to do on Tuesday? A. Visit the doctor B. Take a business trip C. Have meetings D. Write a report 6) When will the woman see the doctor? A. At 10 a.m. Tuesday B. At 4 p.m. Wednesday C. At 11 a.m. Thursday D. At 3 p.m. Friday

5. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 20 7) What does the woman want to do? A. Choose a building B. Book a concert C. Attend a conference D. Make some money 8) What does the man suggest? A. Booking the exhibition hall B. Trying to get a discount C. Choosing a different venue D. Booking the convention center 9) What will the woman probably do next? A. Visit the exhibition hall B. Ask for more advice C. Phone the convention center D. Make a decision

6. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 20 10) Why are the speakers going to Vienna? A. To have a vacation B. To visit relatives C. To attend a conference D. To connect with another flight 11) When does the man's flight leave? A. On Tuesday evening B. On Wednesday morning C. On Wednesday evening D. On Friday morning 12) What does the man suggest? A. Taking the Wednesday flight B. Making a reservation soon C. Buying a discount ticket D. Arriving early at the airport

7. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 20 13) What position does the woman probably hold? A. Secretary B. Manager C. Sales person D. Lawyer 14) Where is the man? A. At a bus stop B. In an office C. In an airport D. At a hotel 15) What problem does the man have? A. He lost his luggage B. He needs a ride C. He missed his flight D. He has no money

8. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 20 16) What project is the man working on? A. A newspaper article B. A performance evaluation C. A research report D. A first draft 17) Where do the man and woman probably work? A. At a library B. At an investment firm C. At a restaurant D. At a university 18) Why is the man asking for the woman's assistance? A. She used to be a psychologist B. She wrote a book on the subject C. She studied the topic in university D. She is a stock analyst

9. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 20 19) What is the woman planning to do? A. Become a nurse B. Take a college examination C. Update her credentials D. Join the medical board 20) What advice does the man give the woman? A. To have confidence B. To study harder C. To take a deep breath D. To change careers 21) How often must the woman take a medical-board test? A. Annually B. Every three years C. Every five years D. Every ten years

10. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 20 22) Who is the man? A. A lawyer B. A doctor C. A reporter D. A professor 23) What problem does the man have? A. Ms. Markowitz is unavailable B. He has missed his deadline C. His story is too long D. He does not have a cell phone. 24) What will the woman probably do next? A. Transfer the man to voice mail B. Ask the man for his phone number C. Call Ms. Markowitz's cell phone D. Inform her supervisor of the man's call