Longman TOEIC - Practice Test (Parts 3 And 4)
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Q. 41) What does the man want the woman to do?
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Type a letter.
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Buy him a sweater.
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Have lunch with him.
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Work this evening.
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LISTEN AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER.
PART 3: CONVERSATIONSPART 4: TALKS
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Q. 72) How long does this sale last?
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One day.
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Three days.
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One week.
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Eight days.
Correct Answer
A. Three days.Explanation
The correct answer is "Three days" because the question is asking for the duration of the sale, and out of the given options, "Three days" is the only one that represents a specific duration. The other options ("One day," "One week," "Eight days") either represent shorter or longer durations, which do not match the question.Rate this question:
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Q. 59) What is the woman looking for?
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Her raincoat.
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Her boots and umbrella.
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Her bus ticket.
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Her watch.
Correct Answer
A. Her boots and umbrella.Explanation
The woman is looking for her boots and umbrella, as stated in the correct answer. This is inferred from the fact that she is searching for something and the options provided include her raincoat, boots and umbrella, bus ticket, and watch. Since the correct answer is "Her boots and umbrella," it can be concluded that these are the items she is searching for.Rate this question:
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Q. 50) Where does this conversation take place?
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At a dinner table.
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In a grocery store.
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In a bookstore.
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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 have conversations while eating. The other options (grocery store, bookstore, bakery) are not typically places where people would have extended conversations, making them less likely to be the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Q. 64) What time will the woman meet the man tomorrow?
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At 7:00.
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At 7:30.
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At 11:00.
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At 11:30.
Correct Answer
A. At 7:30.Explanation
The woman will meet the man tomorrow at 7:30.Rate this question:
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Q. 70) Why did she get up early?
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To do some work.
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To work out at the gym.
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To finish reading a book.
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To get ready for a trip.
Correct Answer
A. To do some work.Explanation
The correct answer is "To do some work." This suggests that the reason she got up early was to complete some tasks or responsibilities. It implies that she had work to do and needed to start early in order to accomplish it.Rate this question:
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Q. 53) Who is giving advice?
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A travel agent.
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A physician.
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A teacher.
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A golfer.
Correct Answer
A. A physician.Explanation
The correct answer is A physician. This is because a physician is a medical professional who is qualified to give advice regarding health and medical matters. The other options, such as a travel agent, teacher, and golfer, do not have the expertise or knowledge to provide advice in the context of the question.Rate this question:
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Q. 82) When should travelers to other countries get to the airport?
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Two hours before their flight leaves.
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Three hours before their flight leaves.
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Four hours before their flight leaves.
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Five hours before their flight leaves.
Correct Answer
A. Three hours before their flight leaves.Explanation
Travelers to other countries should get to the airport three hours before their flight leaves. This is because international flights typically have more stringent security measures and longer check-in processes compared to domestic flights. Arriving three hours in advance allows travelers to complete the necessary check-in procedures, go through security checks, and have ample time to board the flight without any rush or stress.Rate this question:
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Q. 43) Where is the man going?
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To a restaurant.
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To his office.
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To the post office.
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To the photocopy store.
Correct Answer
A. To his office.Explanation
The correct answer is "To his office." This answer is inferred from the question prompt which asks "Where is the man going?" and the options given. The other options such as "To a restaurant," "To the post office," and "To the photocopy store" are not mentioned in the question prompt and are therefore incorrect.Rate this question:
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Q. 65) Why didn't the woman read this morning's newspaper?
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She didn't have monet to buy one.
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She didn't have time to buy one.
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It wasn't delivered on time.
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She read yesterday's instead.
Correct Answer
A. 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 newspaper in the morning because she did not have enough time to go and buy one.Rate this question:
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Q. 61) When will the bus leave?
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In 15 minutes.
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In 20 minutes.
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In 29 minutes.
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In 50 minutes.
Correct Answer
A. In 15 minutes.Explanation
The correct answer is "In 15 minutes." This means that the bus will leave in 15 minutes from the current time.Rate this question:
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Q. 83) What kind of people are attending the seminar?
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Teachers.
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Managers.
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Waiters.
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Gardeners.
Correct Answer
A. Managers.Explanation
The correct answer is "Managers." This implies that the people attending the seminar are managers.Rate this question:
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Q. 57) How is the weather today?
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Sunny.
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Cool.
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Humid.
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Icy.
Correct Answer
A. Sunny.Explanation
The correct answer is "Sunny" because it is stating the current weather condition. The other options, "Cool", "Humid", and "Icy", are not describing the weather today.Rate this question:
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Q. 62) Where does the man live?
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By the school.
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By the police station.
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On a mountain.
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Near a pool.
Correct Answer
A. By the school.Explanation
The correct answer is "By the school." This can be inferred from the given options where all other choices (by the police station, on a mountain, near a pool) indicate a location that is not relevant to the man's residence. Therefore, the only logical choice is that the man lives by the school.Rate this question:
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Q. 84) Which of the following describes Mr. Margalis?
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Inexperienced.
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Retired.
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Speechless.
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Young.
Correct Answer
A. Retired.Explanation
The correct answer is "Retired." This means that Mr. Margalis is no longer working and has stopped his professional career.Rate this question:
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Q. 89) What kind of work is advertised?
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Full-time.
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Part-time.
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Overtime.
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Volunteer.
Correct Answer
A. Part-time.Explanation
The correct answer is Part-time. This means that the work being advertised is not a full-time position, but rather a job that requires less than the standard number of hours per week. It could be ideal for individuals who are looking for flexible working hours or who have other commitments that prevent them from working full-time.Rate this question:
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Q. 54) What is the woman's problem?
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She lost her job.
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She works too much.
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She never takes a walk.
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She can't decide on a place for a vacation.
Correct Answer
A. She works too much.Explanation
The correct answer is "She works too much." This is evident from the given options where the woman's problem is mentioned. Out of all the options, the only one that indicates a problem related to the woman's work is "She works too much."Rate this question:
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Q. 86) What is needed to enter?
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A special pass.
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An authorized signature.
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A secure vehicle.
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A hunting license.
Correct Answer
A. A special pass.Explanation
To enter, a special pass is required. This suggests that there is a restricted or controlled access to the location or event. Without the special pass, individuals may not be allowed entry. The other options, such as an authorized signature, a secure vehicle, or a hunting license, are not mentioned in relation to entering, indicating that they are not the requirements for entry in this context.Rate this question:
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Q. 97) How can you register an address change?
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Press 4.
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Visit the website.
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Speak to an agent.
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Send it in by mail.
Correct Answer
A. Visit the website.Explanation
To register an address change, the best option is to visit the website. This is because visiting the website allows for a quick and convenient process, where individuals can easily update their address information online. It eliminates the need for any physical paperwork or waiting for a response, making it a hassle-free method for address change registration.Rate this question:
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Q. 78) When might this announcement be heard?
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Spring.
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Summer.
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Fall.
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Winter.
Correct Answer
A. Summer.Explanation
The announcement might be heard during the summer season.Rate this question:
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Q. 49) How will he pay for the pens?
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He will pay by check.
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He will pay with cash.
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The woman will send him a bill.
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The woman will charge it to his account.
Correct Answer
A. He will pay with cash.Explanation
The correct answer is "He will pay with cash." This means that the person will use physical money to pay for the pens instead of using a check, receiving a bill, or charging it to an account.Rate this question:
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Q. 60) What is the weather like?
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Hot.
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Cold.
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Rainy.
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Misty.
Correct Answer
A. Rainy.Explanation
The correct answer is "Rainy" because it is the only option that describes the weather condition. "Hot" and "Cold" describe temperature, while "Misty" describes visibility.Rate this question:
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Q. 92) What time is the report being presented?
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At 8:00.
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At 10:00.
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At 12:00.
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At 2:00.
Correct Answer
A. At 8:00.Explanation
The report is being presented at 8:00.Rate this question:
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Q. 47) How many dozen pens is the man ordering?
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Two.
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Four.
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Six.
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Twelve.
Correct Answer
A. Twelve.Explanation
The correct answer is Twelve because the man is ordering "a dozen" pens, which means he is ordering 12 pens.Rate this question:
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Q. 48) What colors does he want?
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Green and purple.
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Green and red.
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Red, black and blue.
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Red, black and purple.
Correct Answer
A. Red, black and purple.Explanation
The correct answer is "Red, black and purple." This answer is chosen because it includes all the colors that he wants - red, black, and purple. The other options do not include all three colors that he wants.Rate this question:
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Q. 52) What does the woman want to do?
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Read a book.
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Bake a cake.
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Drink coffee.
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Pick up her mail.
Correct Answer
A. Drink coffee.Explanation
The correct answer is "Drink coffee." This is indicated by the phrase "What does the woman want to do?" The other options, such as reading a book, baking a cake, and picking up her mail, are not mentioned in the question and are therefore not relevant.Rate this question:
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Q. 71) What is being sold?
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Office space.
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Office supplies.
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Down pillows.
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Sailboats.
Correct Answer
A. Office supplies.Explanation
The correct answer is office supplies because the question asks what is being sold, and out of the given options, office supplies is the only option that matches with the question. The other options (office space, down pillows, and sailboats) do not relate to selling but rather refer to different products or services.Rate this question:
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Q. 73) When does the sale end?
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Thursday.
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Friday.
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Saturday.
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Sunday.
Correct Answer
A. Saturday.Explanation
The sale ends on Saturday.Rate this question:
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Q. 91) What are job seekers required to do?
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Take a test.
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Be available immediately.
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Fill out an application form.
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Understand employment law.
Correct Answer
A. Take a test.Explanation
Job seekers are required to take a test as per the given options. This implies that in order to be considered for a job, candidates need to undergo a testing process to assess their skills and suitability for the position. This is a common practice in many job recruitment processes where employers use tests to evaluate the knowledge, abilities, and aptitude of candidates before making a hiring decision.Rate this question:
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Q. 51) What does the man want the woman to do?
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Cook a meal.
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Stop coughing.
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Eat some more.
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Sing a song.
Correct Answer
A. Eat some more.Explanation
The man wants the woman to eat more.Rate this question:
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Q. 42) What is the woman doing now?
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Eating lunch.
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Leaving for the golf course.
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Making copies.
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Sending e-mail.
Correct Answer
A. Making copies.Explanation
The correct answer is "Making copies" because the question asks what the woman is doing now, and out of the given options, "Making copies" is the only activity that is related to the woman's current action.Rate this question:
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Q. 56) What don't the speakers like?
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Spring.
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The heat.
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The rain.
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Standing.
Correct Answer
A. The heat.Explanation
The speakers do not like the heat.Rate this question:
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Q. 67) What does the man want to do?
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Read the woman a story.
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Tell the woman about the news.
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Buy a newspaper for her.
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Copy a page from the newspaper.
Correct Answer
A. Tell the woman about the news.Explanation
The correct answer is "Tell the woman about the news." This can be inferred from the options provided, where the other options are not related to the act of informing the woman about the news.Rate this question:
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Q. 68) What time did the woman go to bed?
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At 7:00.
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After 7:00.
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At 11:00.
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After 11:00.
Correct Answer
A. After 11:00.Explanation
The correct answer is "After 11:00" because the question asks for the time when the woman went to bed. The options "At 7:00" and "At 11:00" suggest specific times, but the word "After" implies a later time. Therefore, "After 11:00" is the correct answer as it indicates a time later than 11:00.Rate this question:
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Q. 75) When might it snow?
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This evening.
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Tomorrow morning.
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Tomorrow evening.
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This weekend.
Correct Answer
A. This evening.Explanation
The correct answer is "This evening" because the question is asking for a specific time when it might snow. The other options provide more general time frames such as tomorrow morning, tomorrow evening, and this weekend.Rate this question:
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Q. 44) When will the phones be installed?
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Monday before noon.
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Monday afternoon.
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Wednesday before noon.
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Wednesday afternoon
Correct Answer
A. Wednesday before noon.Explanation
The correct answer is Wednesday before noon. This implies that the phones will be installed on Wednesday morning, before the clock strikes noon.Rate this question:
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Q. 55) What will the woman do?
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Go to a health club.
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Learn to play golf.
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Take a vacation.
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Hire someone to help her.
Correct Answer
A. Hire someone to help her.Explanation
The woman will hire someone to help her. This can be inferred from the given options as the other choices, such as going to a health club, learning to play golf, or taking a vacation, do not involve hiring someone. Therefore, the correct answer is hiring someone to help her.Rate this question:
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Q. 93) What advice is given?
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Wear a hat.
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Go to bed early.
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Have a nice day.
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Take your umbrella.
Correct Answer
A. Take your umbrella.Explanation
The correct answer is "Take your umbrella." This advice is given because the question implies that there may be rain or bad weather, and taking an umbrella would help to protect oneself from getting wet. Wearing a hat, going to bed early, and having a nice day are not relevant to the potential weather conditions.Rate this question:
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Q. 96) For urgent problems, what number should be pressed?
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One.
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Four.
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Five.
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Six.
Correct Answer
A. One.Explanation
Pressing the number "One" is the correct answer for urgent problems. This suggests that there is a specific hotline or emergency number associated with the number "One" which should be dialed in case of urgent problems.Rate this question:
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Q. 99) What is today's special?
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Chicken.
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Beef.
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Spaghetti.
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Vegetables.
Correct Answer
A. Chicken.Explanation
The correct answer is Chicken because it is mentioned as the first option in the list of choices.Rate this question:
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Q. 81) Why is there a delay?
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All the agents are busy.
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All flights are late.
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The fares are going up.
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Representatives are on strike.
Correct Answer
A. All the agents are busy.Explanation
The correct answer is "All the agents are busy." This suggests that the reason for the delay is because all the agents, who are responsible for managing the situation or providing assistance, are currently occupied with other tasks or customers. This implies that there may be a lack of available staff to address the issue promptly, resulting in a delay.Rate this question:
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Q. 46) How long have they been waiting for the phones?
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Under a week.
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One week.
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One month
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More than a month.
Correct Answer
A. More than a month.Explanation
The correct answer is "More than a month." This implies that the individuals have been waiting for the phones for a duration of time that exceeds one month.Rate this question:
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Q. 63) How does the woman get to work?
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On foot.
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By train.
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By car.
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By bus.
Correct Answer
A. 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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Q. 69) How many hours of sleep does the woman usually get?
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Four.
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Five.
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Eight.
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Ten.
Correct Answer
A. Eight.Explanation
The correct answer is "Eight." This implies that the woman usually gets eight hours of sleep.Rate this question:
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Q. 88) What should visitors do when leaving the area?
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Sign out.
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Pay an exit fee.
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Give the pass back.
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Keep the pass for future visits.
Correct Answer
A. Give the pass back.Explanation
When leaving the area, visitors should give the pass back. This implies that there is a pass system in place for entry and exit, and visitors are required to return their pass upon leaving. This could be for security reasons, to ensure that all visitors have properly checked out of the area. It also suggests that the pass is not meant for future visits, as visitors are expected to return it rather than keeping it.Rate this question:
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Q. 100) What do kids get with their meal?
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A toy.
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Free dessert.
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Extra vegetables.
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A seat by the entrance.
Correct Answer
A. A toy.Explanation
Kids get a toy with their meal.Rate this question:
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Q. 76) What will the weekend temperature be?
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Below freezing.
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Right around freezing.
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Around 7 degrees.
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About 11 degrees.
Correct Answer
A. About 11 degrees.Explanation
The correct answer is "About 11 degrees." This suggests that the weekend temperature will be approximately 11 degrees.Rate this question:
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Q. 87) Where can passes be obtained?
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Within the secure area.
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From authorized personnel.
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At the Security Office.
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At the License Bureau.
Correct Answer
A. At the Security Office.Explanation
Passes can be obtained at the Security Office. This is the most logical answer as the Security Office is typically responsible for issuing passes within a secure area. Authorized personnel may also be able to provide passes, but it is more likely that the Security Office would handle this task. The License Bureau is not mentioned in relation to obtaining passes, so it can be ruled out as a possible answer.Rate this question:
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Q. 66) What does the man suggest that the woman do?
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Buy a newspaper at the newsstand.
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Read the front page.
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Borrow his newspaper.
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Have the newspaper delivered.
Correct Answer
A. Have the newspaper delivered.Explanation
The man suggests that the woman have the newspaper delivered to her.Rate this question:
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