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TOEIC L&R

PRACTICE TEST 1

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Listening Section

In the Listening section of the test, you are asked to demonstrate how well you understand

spoken English. It consists of four parts, with special directions in each part. Remember, you are

not allowed to take notes. This section will last approximately 45 minutes.

Part 1

Directions: In Part 1 of the test, you will be shown 6 photographs and hear four statements about

each photograph. The statements will be marked (A), (B), (C), and (D). All statements will be

spoken only once and not written down. For each photograph, choose the statement that

accurately describes what can be seen in the photograph.

Look at a sample photograph.

Listen to the four statements.

Statement (C), “Palm-trees are planted along the waterfront,” is the most accurate description of

what can be seen in the photograph. Therefore, you should mark your answer choice (C).

This part will now start with Question 1. Select your answers as you listen.

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Part 2

Directions: In Part 2 of the test, you will listen to 25 questions, each followed by three potential

responses. The responses will be marked (A), (B), and (C). All questions and responses will be

spoken only once and not written down. For each question, choose the response that accurately

answers it.

This part will now start with Question 7. Select your answers as you listen.

7. Mark your answer on the answer sheet.

























Part 3

Directions: In Part 3 of the test, you will listen to 13 conversations. Every conversation will be

followed by three questions about it. Each question will have four answer choices marked (A),

(B), (C), and (D). Each conversation will be spoken only once and not written out. For each

question, choose the answer choice that accurately answers it.

32. When was the woman planning to do the trades?

(A) Today

(B) Tomorrow

(C) Next week

(D) Yesterday

33. Why is today a good day for making trades?

(A) The stock market is down.

(B) The stock market is up.

(C) The mutual funds are down.

(D) The mutual funds are up.

34. What should the woman do after completing the trades?

(A) Review the transactions with the man

(B) Buy more stocks with the leftover money

(C) Begin working on the next trades

(D) Email the man the new amounts in the accounts

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35. Where does this conversation likely take place?

(A) At a train station

(B) At a sailing club

(C) At a bus station

(D) At an airport

36. What has the man inadvertently done?

(A) Petted a dog he shouldn’t have touched

(B) Brought too much luggage with him

(C) Traveled with prohibited food

(D) Confiscated the woman’s passport

37. What can be inferred about the man and woman?

(A) The man will stay at the woman’s house.

(B) The man will drive the woman somewhere.

(C) The woman did not have to wait long for the man.

(D) The woman finds the man irritating.

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38. What problem does the man have?

(A) He can’t read his book.

(B) He has lost something he was keeping.

(C) He doesn’t understand financial records.

(D) He is colorblind.

39. What can be inferred about the company?

(A) It is quite large.

(B) It is losing money.

(C) It was founded by the man.

(D) It is run by the woman.

40. What does the man think would be a good idea?

(A) To change colors

(B) To make some charts

(C) To make money

(D) To speak with a coworker

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41. Where does this conversation take place?

(A) On the phone

(B) In a doctor’s office

(C) At the man’s home

(D) At the man’s office

42. What paperwork does the man need to complete?

(A) An insurance form

(B) An emergency contact list

(C) A medical record request

(D) His schedule of appointments

43. What can be inferred about the man?

(A) He is disorganized.

(B) He has many health problems.

(C) He will visit the doctor soon.

(D) He doesn’t have much family.

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44. What crime has ACNI Bank been accused of?

(A) Illegal layoffs

(B) Money laundering

(C) Insider trading

(D) Fraud

45. What has been the shareholders’ response to this accusation?

(A) They have been fully supportive of the bank.

(B) They have organized a group lawsuit.

(C) They are protesting outside the bank.

(D) They are demanding government intervention.

46. What prediction does the man make?

(A) That many people will be fired

(B) That the bank will close

(C) That the bank will reopen that afternoon

(D) That the government will bail out the bank

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47. What task will the woman complete today?

(A) Fire an employee

(B) Hire an employee

(C) Promote an employee

(D) Demote an employee

48. What is one of Pedro’s characteristics?

(A) Intuitiveness

(B) Humor

(C) Aggressiveness

(D) Kindness

49. What can be inferred about Pedro?

(A) He has a family to support.

(B) He is fairly young.

(C) He responds well to professional development.

(D) He has successfully completed the training with the man.

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50. What is the woman’s specialty?

(A) Designing websites

(B) Developing software

(C) Calculating project costs

(D) Overhauling computers

51. What can be inferred about the man?

(A) He enjoys working with technology.

(B) He has a strict limit on the amount of money he spends.

(C) He owns a large company.

(D) He wants to move his business online.

52. How many hours of work can the man afford?

(A) 14

(B) 40

(C) 100

(D) 4,000

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53. What is the context of this conversation?

(A) A scholarship interview

(B) A political debate

(C) A question-and-answer session

(D) A job interview

54. How many people had the woman spoken to before her conversation with the man?

(A) 2

(B) 3

(C) 4

(D) 5

55. When will the two people speak again?

(A) Never

(B) In the next few days

(C) In a week or two

(D) Within a couple months

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56. Why does the man ask for assistance?

(A) He can’t read the information.

(B) He is late.

(C) He is not a local.

(D) He is lost.

57. How long will the man’s train ride be?

(A) One hour

(B) Two hours

(C) Three hours

(D) Four hours

58. What platform should the man go to?

(A) 3

(B) 13

(C) 23

(D) 30

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59. What meal are the clients about to have?

(A) Breakfast

(B) Lunch

(C) Coffee break

(D) Dinner

60. Which of the following is probable regarding the soup?

(A) It is unpalatable.

(B) It is medium-spicy.

(C) It is quite perfumed.

(D) It might contain substances the man is allergic to.

61. What main course will the woman have?

(A) Steak

(B) Duck

(C) Salad

(D) Octopus

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62. What is the setting of this conversation?

(A) A private meeting

(B) A computer class

(C) A university lecture

(D) A presentation

63. Where are the graphs the woman is looking for?

(A) In a folder

(B) In a drawer

(C) On the desktop

(D) On her chair

64. Look at the graphic. What is the proposed share of expenses on projects?

(A) Under 10%

(B) About 25%

(C) Roughly one-third

(D) Slightly over a half

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65. What are the man’s and the woman’s jobs?

(A) Deliveryman and receptionist

(B) Packager and secretary

(C) Repairman and receptionist

(D) Repairman and secretary

66. Which of the following is true about the package?

(A) It is so big that the man needs to take the elevator.

(B) The woman doesn’t want to take it.

(C) It has to be given to Mr. Yannatos personally.

(D) It contains important documents.

67. Look at the graphic. To which floor does the man need to go?

(A) 1st

(B) 2nd

(C) 3rd

(D) 4th

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68. What can be assumed about the show?

(A) It is inexpensive.

(B) Tickets for it are hard to get.

(C) The man will perform in it.

(D) It takes place next week.

69. Look at the graphic. How much will the woman pay the man?

(A) 7 euros

(B) 25 euros

(C) 80 euros

(D) 100 euros

70. When will the woman pay the man?

(A) Now

(B) Tomorrow

(C) When she orders more checks

(D) She hasn’t decided yet.

Part 4

Directions: In Part 4 of the test, you will listen to 10 talks. Every talk will be followed by three

questions about it. Each question will have four answer choices marked (A), (B), (C), and (D).

Each talk will be spoken only once and not written out. For each question, choose the answer

choice that accurately answers it.

71. According to the talk, what is a common concern today?

(A) Making enough money

(B) Ensuring children grow up safely

(C) Being able to retire early

(D) Investing money well

72. What is the stated problem with the savings accounts?

(A) They are not highly valued by investors.

(B) Banks are not responsible for them.

(C) People don’t earn much because of low interest rates.

(D) They are less secure than the housing market investments.

73. What recommendation does the speaker give to the audience?

(A) Get a financial planner

(B) Buy a new mattress

(C) Invest in the housing market

(D) Create a detailed plan for retirement

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74. Where is this announcement given?

(A) At a hotel

(B) On an airplane

(C) On a ship

(D) On a train

75. According to the announcement, what is happening by the main pool?

(A) People can go swimming.

(B) Drinks will be served.

(C) Snacks can be purchased.

(D) A performance will take place.

76. Where can people find food at 11:05 p.m.?

(A) In the forward dining room

(B) On the main deck

(C) In the minibars

(D) At the casino

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77. What product is being discussed?

(A) Lotion

(B) Cream

(C) Soap

(D) Shampoo

78. What problem does this product address?

(A) Dry skin

(B) Oily skin

(C) Painful blisters

(D) Uncomfortable sores

79. What department does the speaker most likely work in?

(A) Research & Development

(B) Accounting

(C) Human Resources

(D) Advertising

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80. What does the employee handbook look like?

(A) Thick with a gray cover

(B) Thick with a green cover

(C) Thin with a gray cover

(D) Thin with a green cover

81. Which of the following topics does the handbook most likely cover?

(A) Negotiating salaries

(B) Dealing with problematic clients

(C) Setting up email on a smartphone

(D) Transportation to work

82. What is a stated benefit of the handbook?

(A) It is attractive to have on a desk.

(B) It saves time.

(C) It forces employees to make meetings.

(D) It has taken years to create.

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83. How many metro lines stop not far from the building?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(C) 3

(D) 4

84. What is an added benefit of the bike trail?

(A) People use it to exercise during breaks.

(B) Employees enjoy having lunch on benches along the trail.

(C) It connects the building to the eastern part of the city.

(D) It is unpaved and so is friendlier to the environment.

85. What question is the speaker most probably responding to?

(A) “What is the company’s bike-to-work policy?”

(B) “Does the company promote green living?”

(C) “Is the office easily accessible without a car?”

(D) “What resources does the company provide for its employees?”

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86. What can be inferred about Daniela Fernandez?

(A) She specializes in international business.

(B) She is Mexican.

(C) She is retired.

(D) She owns her own company.

87. What should a person do to find a professor’s extension?

(A) Dial any extension at any time

(B) Press 1

(C) Press 2

(D) Press 3

88. What can be inferred about the school?

(A) It offers night classes.

(B) Many students speak languages other than English.

(C) It offers full-tuition scholarships.

(D) It has a number of locations.

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89. Where does this talk most probably take place?

(A) At an employee mediation office

(B) At a management seminar

(C) At a new employee orientation session

(D) At a professional development course

90. What concern has Anita raised?

(A) Her chair is uncomfortable.

(B) She dislikes her office location.

(C) She doesn’t receive emails from Jamie.

(D) She doesn’t know when projects are due.

91. What suggestion does the speaker make?

(A) Anita and Jamie should go to dinner together.

(B) Anita and Jamie should use technology to solve their problem.

(C) Anita should be more open-minded.

(D) Jamie should be more polite.

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92. What is the context of this speech?

(A) A promotional event

(B) An awards ceremony

(C) A wedding

(D) A retirement party

93. According to the speech, what has contributed to the speaker’s experiences?

(A) A strong company culture

(B) The other employees at the company

(C) The speaker’s personal growth

(D) Great fortune and luck

94. Who is Ioana?

(A) The speaker’s manager

(B) The speaker’s wife

(C) The speaker’s assistant

(D) The speaker’s best friend

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95. Look at the graphic. Most likely, what was the size of the photograph that Ms.

Heikkinen submitted?

(A) Height 5,0 cm, width 4,0 cm

(B) Height 5,5 cm, width 3,5 cm

(C) Height 6,0 cm, width 4,0 cm

(D) Height 6,5 cm, width 3,5 cm

96. When will Ms. Heikkinen most likely travel?

(A) The following day

(B) Within the week

(C) Within a month

(D) Within three months

97. What is the purpose of Ms. Heikkinen’s trip?

(A) To attend business meetings with clients

(B) To permanently relocate for business

(C) To visit family and friends

(D) To have a vacation

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98. What is Sven’s job?

(A) Salesman

(B) Model

(C) Web content manager

(D) Glass engineer

99. How many boutiques does the company have?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(C) 3

(D) 10

100. Look at the graphic. What will be the new price of the model Butterfly 3N?

(A) $50

(B) $54

(C) $60

(D) $66

This is the end of the Listening section.

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