TOEIC - Listening Comprehension - Short Talks
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Short Talks: Listen and choose the correct answer. (16 problems)
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- 1.
PLAYThe product being sold in this advertisement is a ...
- A.
Modern-day malady.
- B.
Ginsing product.
- C.
Workday paste.
- D.
Motor oil.
Correct Answer
B. Ginsing product.Explanation
The paste is made from the ginsing root.Rate this question:
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- 2.
PLAY According to the ad, you can add this product into your ...
- A.
Your car.
- B.
Your breakfast.
- C.
Your workday.
- D.
Your syndrome.
Correct Answer
B. Your breakfast.Explanation
The ad said that it can be put onto your toast and into your coffee, and that is what a lot of people have for breakfast.Rate this question:
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- 3.
PLAYThe company boasts that its product is the most modern medicine, as well as...
- A.
Consumer and guarantee.
- B.
Difference and tension.
- C.
Toast and coffee.
- D.
Potent and effective.
Correct Answer
D. Potent and effective.Explanation
The ad said most potent and most effective.Rate this question:
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- 4.
PLAY "Get your motor revving" can probably be best described as ...
- A.
Get a tune-up.
- B.
Have more energy.
- C.
Get more ginsing paste.
- D.
Prepare to drive to the supermarket.
Correct Answer
B. Have more energy.Explanation
You will feel more energetic if you take this paste, according to the ad.Rate this question:
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- 5.
PLAY This ginsing paste can probably be found at the supermarket's ...
- A.
Pharmacy or chemist section.
- B.
Condiments aisle.
- C.
Delicatessen section.
- D.
Breakfast cereal aisle.
Correct Answer
A. Pharmacy or chemist section.Explanation
It will be with all the other types of health pills.Rate this question:
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- 6.
PLAYThis weather forecast is most likely for the town of ...
- A.
Grande Prairie.
- B.
Johnson Beach.
- C.
Hillson Peak.
- D.
Tinkham Valley.
Correct Answer
D. Tinkham Valley.Explanation
This is the only town with a valley in it.Rate this question:
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- 7.
PLAY The difference in temperature between today's high and tonight's low is ...
- A.
20C.
- B.
18F.
- C.
68F.
- D.
50F.
Correct Answer
B. 18F.Explanation
The high is 68F, and the low 50F, the difference being 18F.Rate this question:
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- 8.
PLAYThe weather prediction for tomorrow, compared to today's forecast, is ...
- A.
Warmer.
- B.
Cloudier.
- C.
Similar.
- D.
Sunnier.
Correct Answer
C. Similar.Explanation
The report says for tomorrow 'once again' which means there will be similar weather.Rate this question:
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- 9.
PLAYThe equivalent in Fahrenheit (F) of 20C (Celcius) is ...
- A.
68F.
- B.
50F.
- C.
20F.
- D.
17F.
Correct Answer
A. 68F.Explanation
This question requires you to do some math. Simply multiply 20 * 1.8 and then add 32. This will provide you with 68 F.Rate this question:
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- 10.
PLAY A good prediction for the day after tomorrow might be ...
- A.
Rain followed by sunny periods.
- B.
Cloudy followed by sunshine.
- C.
Sunny breaks followed by cloud.
- D.
Fog in the afternoon.
Correct Answer
B. Cloudy followed by sunshine.Explanation
It will be the same as today and tomorrow most likely.
sunny breaks followed by cloud.Rate this question:
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- 11.
PLAY What time of day is it at the time of the weather report broadcast on the radio?
- A.
Early morning.
- B.
Late morning.
- C.
Early afternoon.
- D.
Early evening.
Correct Answer
C. Early afternoon.Explanation
When he says, 'for the rest of this afternoon', he means that it is early afternoon.Rate this question:
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- 12.
PLAY What is this valley famous for?
- A.
Its river rapids.
- B.
Winds.
- C.
Park crowds.
- D.
Cold afternoons.
Correct Answer
B. Winds.Explanation
This area seems to have lots of wind, nearly every day!Rate this question:
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- 13.
PLAY When the man says, 'with plenty of you-know-what', he means ...
- A.
With lots of wind.
- B.
Low, cold temperatures.
- C.
Kite-flying.
- D.
Crowds in the park.
Correct Answer
A. With lots of wind.Explanation
There is so much wind that he doesn't even have to mention the noun or subject for people to understand what he is talking about.Rate this question:
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- 14.
PLAY What is a 'Nor'wester'?
- A.
A type of kite.
- B.
A weather report.
- C.
A kite store.
- D.
The name of a wind.
Correct Answer
D. The name of a wind.Explanation
It's a strong wind which comes from the northwest. In this case, it arrives quite often.Rate this question:
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- 15.
PLAY Who pays for the weather report on the radio?
- A.
A kite shop.
- B.
Nobody.
- C.
The radio station.
- D.
City Park.
Correct Answer
A. A kite shop.Explanation
Kite Master is a store in Chinook Valley which 'brings' the weather report; in other words, it is the sponsor.Rate this question:
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- 16.
PLAY This weather report can best be summarized as a/an _____ day in Chinook Valley.
- A.
Typical
- B.
Special
- C.
Unheard of
- D.
Atypical
Correct Answer
A. TypicalExplanation
When he says 'you know what', that signifies that everyone is used to this kind of windy day.Rate this question:
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