1. © 2013 wheresjenny.com SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 8

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 are the speakers mainly discussing? A. What to eat for dinner B. Where to find fresh lobster C. Why steaks are good D. Which type of wine to drink 2) What does the woman suggest for the man? A. Angus lobster B. Clam chowder C. New York cheesecake D. A Caesar salad 3) Who will pay for the meal? A. The man B. The woman's company C. The man's firm D. The man and the woman

4. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 4) What is the woman doing? A. Repairing the computers B. Researching new computers C. Selling used computers D. Maintaining the computers 5) What does the woman need? A. Advice on purchasing electronics B. Feedback on the old computers C. Computer software sales D. Information on available computers 6) What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Consult with a computer specialist B. Ask Caitlin for some suggestions C. Find a company that offers good customer service D. Locate a different vendor than Ingram Computers

5. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 7) What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Manager-employee B. Waiter-customer C. Employer-candidate D. Professor-student 8) What does the woman ask the man? A. To give her a higher salary B. To explain about benefits C. To disclose trade secrets D. To clarify a contract section 9) What will the woman probably do next? A. Ask a question B. Decline an offer C. Sign the contract D. Phone her attorney

6. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 10) How is the woman most likely traveling? A. By car B. By subway C. By taxi D. By bus 11) What problem does the woman have? A. She does not know where she is B. She cannot find the directions C. She is walking in the wrong direction D. She is at the wrong station 12) What does the man suggest? A. Heading north on 24th Street B. Walking to Alder Street C. Going to a different station D. Calling Jim's office for help

7. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 13) Who is the message for? A. Tim Cyrus B. Craig Nicolas C. Harry Brock D. Sheila Shepherd 14) What does the caller suggest? A. A Wednesday interview B. A Monday council meeting C. A convention on Tuesday D. A story deadline 15) What will the listener probably do next? A. Talk with Craig Nicolas B. Phone Sheila Shepherd C. Interview Tim Cyrus D. Return on Monday

8. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 16) What is the main purpose of the advertisement? A. To sell a product B. To announce a public service C. To promote alcohol D. To warn criminals 17) Who is the intended audience? A. Adults B. Children C. Women D. Friends 18) What is being offered? A. A little bit of good cheer B. Designated drivers C. Tough winter driving D. Free cab rides for drunk driver

9. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 19) Who is most likely listening to the talk? A. Supermarket managers B. Credit Union CEOs C. Bank employees D. Relationship officers 20) Where is the talk probably taking place? A. At a business meeting B. In a university classroom C. At a credit union D. In a restaurant 21) What is the main purpose of the talk? A. To raise deposit rates B. To attract new customers C. To get new deposits D. To announce future changes

10. © 2013 wheresjenny.com 22) What is being advertised? A. Diamond jewelry B. Jonathan James C. Valentine's Day D. A special gift 23) Who is the intended audience? A. Middlemen B. Men C. Pet owners D. Housewives 24) What does the speaker suggest listeners do? A. Buy direct from suppliers B. Get married on Valentine's Day C. Come to Jonathan's Jewelry D. Phone Northeast gate Village