1. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 19 SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 19

2. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 19 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 19 1) 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 2) How many clients does the woman have? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five 3) 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

4. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 19 4) Who most likely are the speakers? A. Colleagues B. Classmates C. Strangers D. Neighbors 5) What is the woman planning to do? A. Look for a job B. Work overtime C. Go back to school D. Take a vacation 6) What does the man say about vacation requests? A. They must be submitted by July B. The woman doesn't have a good chance C. Senior employees get first choice D. First-year employees do not get vacations

5. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 19 7) What does the woman want to do? A. Ask about specials B. Take an order C. Compare prices D. Buy pizza 8) What does the man suggest? A. A daily special B. A salad and Sprite C. Home delivery D. Extra cheese 9) What will the woman probably do next? A. Change her order B. Eat lunch C. Ask for a discount D. Give her address

6. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 19 10) What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Manager-applicant B. Teacher-student C. Colleague-colleague D. Company-client 11) What is the main purpose of the discussion? A. To fill out paperwork B. To come aboard C. To clarify a point D. To confirm a job 12) What will the man probably talk about next? A. Salary B. Routine procedures C. Vacation pay D. Technical specifications

7. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 19 13) Where is this conversation most likely taking place? A. At a bus stop B. In a train station C. At an airport D. In an office 14) What does the man want to know? A. What time it is B. How to get downtown C. Where to board a bus D. Which street he is on 15) What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Relax B. Hurry C. Take a taxi D. Ride a bike

8. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 19 16) Who are the speakers talking about? A. Their supervisor B. An ex-colleague C. The man's roommate D. The woman's brother 17) What does the man say about Lenny? A. He used to work for Banana Computers B. He was unemployed for three years C. He took a pay cut with his new position D. He really likes his new job 18) What does the woman say about Lenny? A. He is diligent B. He is lucky C. He is intelligent D. He is thrifty

9. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 19 19) What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Master-servant B. Employer-employee C. Waiter-customer D. Company-client 20) What does the woman want to do? A. Order dessert B. Make blackberry cobbler C. Eat chocolate mousse D. Call her friend 21) What does the man suggest? A. Getting two dishes B. Trying samples C. Eating pie D. Having chocolate

10. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 19 22) Who most likely are the speakers? A. Salesman-customer B. Husband-wife C. Professor-student D. Employer-applicant 23) What does the woman want to know about health benefits? A. If the company pays them B. If they cost extra money C. If they apply to her family D. If she will need them 24) What will the woman probably do next? A. Accept a job proposal B. Ask another question C. Buy vision benefits D. Request a bonus