Longman TOEIC - Practice Test 1 (Parts 3 And 4)
LISTEN AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER.
PART 3: CONVERSATIONS
PART 4: TALKS
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41) What does the man want the woman to do?
- A.
Type a letter
- B.
Buy him a sweater.
- C.
Have lunch with him.
- D.
Work this evening.
Correct Answer
A. Type a letterExplanation
The man wants the woman to type a letter for him.Rate this question:
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42) What is the woman doing now?
- A.
Eating lunch.
- B.
Leaving for the golf course.
- C.
Making copies.
- D.
Sending e-mail.
Correct Answer
C. Making copies.Explanation
The correct answer is "Making copies" because the question asks about what the woman is doing now, and out of the given options, making copies is the only activity that is currently happening. The other options, such as eating lunch, leaving for the golf course, and sending e-mail, suggest activities that are not happening at the present moment.Rate this question:
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43) Where is the man going?
- A.
To a restaurant.
- B.
To his office.
- C.
To the post office.
- D.
To the photocopy store.
Correct Answer
B. To his office.Explanation
The correct answer is "To his office." This can be inferred from the context provided in the question. The other options, such as going to a restaurant, the post office, or the photocopy store, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the correct answer.Rate this question:
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44) When will the phones be installed?
- A.
Monday before noon.
- B.
Monday afternoon.
- C.
Wednesday before noon.
- D.
Wednesday afternoon.
Correct Answer
C. Wednesday before noon.Explanation
The correct answer is Wednesday before noon because it is the only option that falls within the specified time frame. The question asks for the installation time of the phones, and out of the given options, Wednesday before noon is the only one that fits. Monday options are not valid as they are before the specified day, and the Wednesday afternoon option is after the specified time. Therefore, Wednesday before noon is the correct choice.Rate this question:
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45) Why weren't the phones installed last week?
- A.
The equipment was out of order.
- B.
They couldn't get an appointment.
- C.
The order was placed too late.
- D.
They didn't bring the right kind of phone.
Correct Answer
D. They didn't bring the right kind of phone.Explanation
The reason why the phones weren't installed last week is because the individuals responsible for bringing the phones did not bring the correct type of phone. This suggests that the phones that were brought were not compatible or suitable for the installation process.Rate this question:
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46) How long have they been waiting for the phones?
- A.
Under a week.
- B.
One week.
- C.
One month.
- D.
More than a month.
Correct Answer
D. More than a month.Explanation
The correct answer is "More than a month." This implies that the individuals in question have been waiting for the phones for a time period exceeding one month.Rate this question:
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47) How many dozen pens is the man ordering?
- A.
Two.
- B.
Four.
- C.
Six.
- D.
Twelve.
Correct Answer
D. Twelve.Explanation
The man is ordering pens in dozens, so the correct answer is twelve.Rate this question:
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48) What colors does he want?
- A.
Green and puirple.
- B.
Green and red.
- C.
Red, black, and blue.
- D.
Red, black, and purple.
Correct Answer
D. Red, black, and purple.Explanation
The person wants three colors: red, black, and purple. This can be inferred from the given options where the only option that includes all three colors is "Red, black, and purple."Rate this question:
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49) How will he pay for the pens?
- A.
He will pay by check.
- B.
He will pay with cash.
- C.
The woman will send him a bill.
- D.
The woman will charge it to his account.
Correct Answer
B. He will pay with cash.Explanation
The correct answer is "He will pay with cash." This means that the person will use physical currency to pay for the pens, rather than using a check, receiving a bill, or charging it to an account.Rate this question:
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50) Where does this conversation take place?
- A.
At a dinner table.
- B.
In a grocery store.
- C.
In a bookstore.
- D.
At a bakery.
Correct Answer
A. At a dinner table.Explanation
The conversation takes place at a dinner table because it is a common location for people to gather and have conversations while eating. The other options, such as a grocery store, a bookstore, or a bakery, are not typically places where people engage in conversations in the same way as they would at a dinner table.Rate this question:
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51) What does the man want the woman to do?
- A.
Cook a meal.
- B.
Stop coughing.
- C.
Eat some more.
- D.
Sing a song.
Correct Answer
C. Eat some more.Explanation
The man wants the woman to eat more food.Rate this question:
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52) What does the woman want to do?
- A.
Read a book.
- B.
Bake a cake.
- C.
Drink coffee.
- D.
Pick up her mail.
Correct Answer
C. Drink coffee.Explanation
The correct answer is "Drink coffee." This can be inferred from the given options where the woman wants to either read a book, bake a cake, drink coffee, or pick up her mail. Out of these options, drinking coffee is the most appropriate choice as it is a common activity that people engage in to relax or boost their energy.Rate this question:
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53) Who is giving advice?
- A.
A travel agent.
- B.
A physician.
- C.
A teacher.
- D.
A golfer.
Correct Answer
B. A physician.Explanation
The correct answer is a physician. This can be inferred from the fact that the question asks who is giving advice, and out of the given options, a physician is the most likely profession to provide advice. Travel agents may provide travel advice, teachers may give academic advice, and golfers may give advice on golf techniques, but physicians are specifically trained to give advice on medical matters.Rate this question:
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54) What is the woman's problem?
- A.
She lost her job.
- B.
She works too much.
- C.
She never takes a walk.
- D.
She can't decide on a place for a vacation.
Correct Answer
B. She works too much.Explanation
The woman's problem is that she works too much. This is evident from the given options where it is stated that she lost her job, works too much, never takes a walk, and can't decide on a place for a vacation. Out of these options, the only one that indicates a problem related to her current situation is that she works too much.Rate this question:
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55) What will the woman do?
- A.
Go to a health club.
- B.
Learn to play golf.
- C.
Take a vacation.
- D.
Hire someone to help her.
Correct Answer
D. Hire someone to help her.Explanation
Based on the given options, it can be inferred that the woman will hire someone to help her. The other options, such as going to a health club, learning to play golf, or taking a vacation, are unrelated to the woman's need for assistance. Therefore, hiring someone to help her seems like the most logical choice.Rate this question:
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56) What don't the speakers like?
- A.
Spring.
- B.
The heat.
- C.
The rain.
- D.
Standing.
Correct Answer
B. The heat.Explanation
The speakers don't like the heat.Rate this question:
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57) How is the weather today?
- A.
Sunny.
- B.
Cool.
- C.
Humid.
- D.
Icy.
Correct Answer
A. Sunny.Explanation
The given answer "Sunny" suggests that the weather today is characterized by clear skies and abundant sunlight. It implies that there are no clouds or precipitation, and the temperature is likely to be warm.Rate this question:
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58) When does this conversation take place?
- A.
May.
- B.
September.
- C.
November.
- D.
December.
Correct Answer
B. September.Explanation
The conversation takes place in September because it is the only month mentioned as one of the options.Rate this question:
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59) What is the woman looking for?
- A.
Her raincoat.
- B.
Her boots and umbrella.
- C.
Her bus ticket.
- D.
Her watch.
Correct Answer
B. Her boots and umbrella.Explanation
The woman is looking for her boots and umbrella. This can be inferred from the information given in the question, where it is mentioned that she is looking for something. Among the options provided, boots and umbrella are the only items related to rain, which suggests that she is searching for these items.Rate this question:
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60) What is the weather like?
- A.
Hot.
- B.
Cold.
- C.
Rainy.
- D.
Misty.
Correct Answer
C. Rainy.Explanation
The correct answer is "Rainy" because it states the type of weather. The question is asking for a description of the weather, and out of the given options, "Rainy" is the only one that fits this description. "Hot" and "Cold" describe the temperature, while "Misty" describes the visibility.Rate this question:
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61) When will the bus leave?
- A.
In 15 minutes.
- B.
In 20 minutes.
- C.
In 29 minutes.
- D.
In 50 minutes.
Correct Answer
A. In 15 minutes.Explanation
The correct answer is "In 15 minutes" because it indicates the specific time when the bus will leave. The other options provide different time intervals, but only "In 15 minutes" gives a clear and direct answer to the question.Rate this question:
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62) Where does the man live?
- A.
By the school.
- B.
By the police station.
- C.
On a mountain.
- D.
Near a pool.
Correct Answer
A. By the school.Explanation
The correct answer is "By the school." This implies that the man's residence is located in close proximity to a school.Rate this question:
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63) How does the woman get to work?
- A.
On foot.
- B.
By train.
- C.
By car.
- D.
By bus.
Correct Answer
C. By car.Explanation
The correct answer is "By car." This means that the woman uses a car as her mode of transportation to get to work.Rate this question:
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64) What time will the woman meet the man tomorrow?
- A.
At 7:00.
- B.
At 7:30.
- C.
At 11:00.
- D.
At 11:30.
Correct Answer
B. At 7:30.Explanation
The woman will meet the man tomorrow at 7:30.Rate this question:
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65) Why didn't the woman read this morning's newspaper?
- A.
She didn't have money to buy one.
- B.
She didn't have time to buy one.
- C.
It wasn't delivered on time.
- D.
She read yesterday's instead.
Correct Answer
B. She didn't have time to buy one.Explanation
The correct answer is "She didn't have time to buy one." This means that the woman was unable to read the morning's newspaper because she did not have enough time to go and buy it. It suggests that her busy schedule or other commitments prevented her from purchasing a newspaper.Rate this question:
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66) What does the man suggest that the woman do?
- A.
Buy a newspaper at the newsstand.
- B.
Read the front page.
- C.
Borrow his newspaper.
- D.
Have the newspaper delivered.
Correct Answer
D. Have the newspaper delivered.Explanation
The man suggests that the woman should have the newspaper delivered to her. This implies that he is offering her a convenient solution to obtain the newspaper without having to go to the newsstand or borrow his newspaper.Rate this question:
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67) What does the man want to do?
- A.
Read the woman a story.
- B.
Tell the woman about the news.
- C.
Buy a newspaper for her.
- D.
Copy a page from the newspaper.
Correct Answer
B. Tell the woman about the news.Explanation
The correct answer is "Tell the woman about the news." This is indicated by the phrase "about the news" in the answer option, which suggests that the man wants to inform the woman about current events or updates. The other options do not mention news or information sharing, making them incorrect.Rate this question:
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68) What time did the woman go to bed?
- A.
At 7:00.
- B.
After 7:00.
- C.
At 11:00.
- D.
After 11:00.
Correct Answer
D. After 11:00.Explanation
The correct answer is "After 11:00." This can be inferred from the question, which asks about the time the woman went to bed. The options "At 7:00" and "At 11:00" suggest specific times, while "After 7:00" and "After 11:00" indicate that the woman went to bed later than those times. Since the woman went to bed after 11:00, the correct answer is "After 11:00."Rate this question:
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69) How many hours of sleep does the woman usually get?
- A.
Four.
- B.
Five
- C.
Eight.
- D.
Ten.
Correct Answer
C. Eight.Explanation
The correct answer is "Eight." This can be inferred from the given options where the woman usually gets four, five, eight, or ten hours of sleep. Among these options, eight is the only one that matches the question.Rate this question:
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70) Why did she get up early?
- A.
To do some work.
- B.
To work out at the gym.
- C.
To finish reading a book.
- D.
To get ready for a trip.
Correct Answer
A. To do some work.Explanation
The correct answer is "To do some work." This implies that the reason she got up early was to engage in some form of productive activity or complete a task. It suggests that she had specific work-related responsibilities or goals to accomplish, which motivated her to wake up early.Rate this question:
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