1. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 9 SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 9

2. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 9 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 9 1) When does the conversation take place? A. During a meeting B. During an interview C. During a TV show D. During lunch 2) What does the man say about the quarter? A. Expenditures exceeded revenues B. Holiday sales were down C. It was profitable D. It put the company in the black 3) What position does the woman hold? A. Receptionist B. Sales person C. Comptroller D. Manager

4. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 9 4) Who does the man want to speak to? A. Charley Cowles B. Randy Johnson C. Gecko Insurance D. William Bean 5) What does the woman offer to do? A. Make a phone call B. Call Charley Cowles C. Take a message D. Page Randy Johnson 6) What does the man ask Randy Johnson to do? A. Send him a fax B. Leave a message C. Write him a letter D. Return his call

5. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 9 7) What position does the man hold? A. Laborer B. Banker C. Executive D. Engineer 8) What does the woman want the man to do? A. Bounce a check B. Delay a deposit C. Pay a fee D. Trim the bushes 9) What does the man offer to do? A. Work for free B. Return on Saturday C. Hold the check longer D. Refund the woman's money

6. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 9 10) Who most likely is the man? A. A financial adviser B. A bank CEO C. A customer service agent D. An attorney 11) What information does the woman offer to give the man? A. Her account number B. Her address C. A check number D. A verification code 12) Why can't the woman access her funds? A. She did not deposit enough money B. The bank made an error C. There is a waiting period D. It was a bad check

7. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 9 13) Where would this report most likely be heard? A. On television B. On radio C. On the Internet D. On an I-pod 14) What is the problem on Interstate 35? A. A debris spill B. Off-and-on slowdowns C. Heavy rain D. An accident 15) What is scheduled to happen next? A. An advertisement B. A news report C. A movie D. More music

8. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 9 16) Who is the speaker? A. Lenny DiCardio B. Miguel Soriano C. Roberto Dinardo D. Martin Braun 17) Where is the introduction taking place? A. In India B. On the Academy Awards show C. At a charity fundraiser D. Outside Miguel Soriano's home 18) What is suggested about Miguel Soriano? A. He is a famous movie director B. He is the keynote speaker C. He is very generous D. He does not have children

9. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 9 19) What is the main purpose of the message? A. To book airline tickets B. To reserve a hotel room C. To announce itinerary D. To schedule a meeting 20) Who is speaking? A. A business executive B. A travel agent C. A tourist D. A flight attendant 21) What should the listener do after his plane lands? A. Look for his chauffer B. Call Sheila Lancaster C. Drive to his hotel D. Get tickets at check-in

10. © 2015 albert-learning.com TOEIC Short Conversations Exercise 9 22) Who is most likely listening to the announcement? A. University students B. High school students C. School bus drivers D. Elementary school students 23) What should riders of the special-activity bus do? A. Call their parents B. Go the east parking lot C. Sign out in the main office D. See the vice principal 24) What is the main purpose of the announcement? A. To announce a schedule change B. To declare an emergency C. To explain about snow routes D. To direct students to their homes