1. © 2013 wheresjenny.com SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 13

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 problem does the man have? A. He needs to write a report B. Colleen is busy C. The photocopier is broken D. He has to go to the fourth floor 2) What does the woman say about the copy machine? A. It is out of paper B. It is jammed C. It does not have enough ink D. It lacks toner 3) What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Use a different machine B. Go to the supply room C. Delay his presentation D. Call a repairman

4. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 4) Who are the speakers? A. Former colleagues B. Next-door neighbors C. Fellow classmates D. Business owners 5) What does the man do for a living? A. Marketing director B. Administrative assistant C. Software engineer D. Self-employed 6) What does the woman suggest? A. Working together B. Keeping in touch C. Having lunch D. Signing a contract

5. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 7) What problem does the man have? A. He misread a memo B. He spent too much money C. He ordered from the wrong store D. He did not submit an invoice 8) What was the purpose of the memo? A. To remind employees to spend less B. To announce a change in vendors C. To explain how to submit invoices D. To ask for a shopping preference 9) What does the woman suggest? A. Ignoring the memo B. Questioning her manager C. Trying to stop an order D. Flying to Miami

6. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 10) Where is this conversation most likely taking place? A. At a company meeting B. In a university classroom C. At a convention D. In a cafeteria 11) What is JC's problem? A. The printers made a mistake with the programs B. There are more vendors than he expected C. He has not yet ordered any food from the caterers D. He has a surplus of exhibition booths 12) What can be inferred about Corey? A. He is a department manager B. He is the company's CEO C. He is JC's direct supervisor D. He is new to the company

7. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 13) What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. The man's business B. Carpet cleaning C. The price of rent D. An advertisement 14) What does the man say about carpets? A. The tenants will install them B. They are too expensive C. He will install them after painting D. He needs to buy three more 15) How does the man say he will find more tenants? A. Via word of mouth B. Through an Internet advertisement C. Via fliers D. Through a newspaper advertisement

8. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 16) What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. How much money to spend B. Where to buy a computer C. How much memory they need D. Which computer to purchase 17) What does the man say about Zell? A. It's too expensive B. It has extra features C. It's a better value D. It's not a good brand 18) What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Buy the JZ B. Make the decision C. Buy the Zell D. Let her decide

9. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 19) What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Food B. A restaurant C. Service D. Steak 20) How does the man feel about his dining experience? A. Mildly disappointed B. Pleasantly surprised C. Wildly enthusiastic D. Totally ambivalent 21) What will the speakers discuss next? A. Washing dishes B. Dessert C. Evening plans D. Reservations

10. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 22) Why does the man want to do? A. Buy double beds B. Make a hotel reservation C. Sleep on a queen bed D. Pay extra money 23) What can be inferred about the travelers' relationship? A. They are business colleagues B. They don't have much money C. They are not intimate D. They prefer king beds 24) What does the woman offer to do? A. Give a discount B. Add extra beds C. Book a different date D. Call back later