LISTENING (TOEIC LISTENING: PART 4) – MODULE 3
Skill 1: IDENTIFYING THE SEQUENCE
You will read questions that ask about sequence. Read the question and the answer choices quickly
before
you listen to the short talk. When you listen to the short talk, listen for answers to questions about
sequence.
Example
We have arrived at our final destination. Please wait for the plane to come to a complete stop and the
doors
to open before leaving your seat. On entering the airport, you will go through Immigration. Please
have your
passport ready to show to the Immigration officer.
When can you leave your seat?
A. After the doors are opened.
B. After you complete some forms.
C. After your passport is ready.
D. After you enter the airport.
The correct answer is (A). Choice (B) tries to confuse you by repeating the word complete out of
context.
Choices (C) and (D) repeat details of the talk that are not related to the question.
Look for these words in a question that asks about sequence: When, before, after, first, last.
VOCABULARY: Match the word with its definition
1. concerto
2. precede
3. refreshments
4. escort
5. renowned
6. turnout
a. musical composition for one or more
solo instruments and an orchestra
b. snacks
c. a person or a group accompanying sb
d. famous
e. number of people who attend a match
f. come or go before sth
PRACTICE: Identifying the Sequence
Directions: Listen to the talk and then choose the statement that best answers each question.
1. What should you do before answering the questions?
A. Write carefully.
B. Check the answer sheet.
C. Turn the test over.
D. Read the directions.
2. What will happen after the concert?
A. Refreshments will be served.
B. A professor will give a talk.
C. The director will introduce someone.
D. People will discuss their hobbies.
3. What should you do when entering the building?
A. Read the signs.
B. Get a pass.
C. Go immediately to your destination.
D. Contact your company.
4. What should you do before you pay?
A. Check the size of your items.
B. Write a check.
C. Show your receipt.
D. Talk to a guard
5. Which show will be first?
A. The stock market report
B. The weather report
C. The news.
D. The interview.
6. Which event will take place first?
A. A parade.
B. Speeches.
C. Fireworks.
D. A soccer game.
7. What will happen after lunch?
A. Coffee will be served.
C. Schedule changes will be made.
B. Professor Jamison will speak.
D. Ms. Carter will give a talk.
8. Which country will the president visit first?
A. Colombia.
C. Peru.
B. Mexico.
D. Ecuador.
9. What is the first step when using the bread machine?
A. Assemble the machine.
B. Choose a recipe.
C. Measure the ingredients.
D. Taste the bread.
10. What is the last piece of information you should enter?
A. A credit card number.
B. The name of the class.
C. Your address.
D. Your social security number.
Skill 2: IDENTIFYING THE AUDIENCE
You will read questions that ask about audience. Read the question and the answer choices quickly
before
you listen to the short talk. When you listen to the short talk, listen for answers to questions about
audience.
Example
Good service is the basis of good business and will earn you good tips. Make sure the food you serve
is
prepared just as the customer requested it. Keep water glasses filled and remove dirty dishes as soon
as the
customer has finished eating.
Who is this talk directed to?
A. Restaurant customers.
B. Waiters.
C. Business owners.
D. Dish washers.
The correct answer is (B). Choice (A) repeats a detail of the talk that is not related to the answer.
Choices
(C) and-(D), make incorrect inferences about details of the talk.
Look for these words in a question that asks about audience: Who, directed to, talking to.
VOCABULARY: Match the word with its definition
1. steep
2. drought
3. fine
4. state-of-the-art equipment
5. home mortgage
a. continuous dry weather
b. sum of money that must be paid as a punishment for
breaking a law
c. the most advanced equipment
d. money is lent for buying a house
e. unreasonable
PRACTICE: Identifying the Audience
Directions: Listen to the talk and then choose the statement that best answers each question.
1. Who is this talk directed to?
A. Bookstore owners. C. Students.
B. Professors. D. Economists.
2. Who is the speaker talking to?
A. Store employees. B. Customers.
C. Police officers. D. Bank tellers.
3. Who is this message for?
A. Ambulance drivers. C. Medical advisors.
B. Patients. D. Office workers.
4. Who is the speaker talking to?
A. Airline pilots. C. Airplane passengers.
B. Flight attendants. D. People with small children.
5. Who is this talk directed to?
A. Radio station employees. C. Government officials.
B. Public servants. D. All city residents.
6. Who would call this telephone number?
A. People who want information about entertainment. C. People who need jobs.
B. People who want to hear a weather report. D. People who need bus and train schedules.
7. Who is the speaker talking to?
A. Museum guards. C. City bus passengers.
B. Bus drivers. D. Tourists.
8. Who is this announcement for?
A. Auto mechanics. C. Commuters.
B. Construction workers. D. Airplane passengers.
9. Who is this advertisement directed to?
A. Employers. C. Trainers.
B. Computer technicians. D. Job seekers.
10. Who is this talk directed to?
A. People who want to become bankers. C. People who want to work in an office.
B. People who want to buy a house. D. People who want to go to the supermarket.
Skill 3: IDENTIFYING A SITUATION
You will read questions that ask about a situation. Read the question and the answer choices quickly
before
you listen to the short talk. When you listen to the short talk, listen for answers to questions about
situation.
Example
Thank you for calling Island Travel. If you'd like to book a place on our Hawaii tour, press one. To
make
hotel or airplane reservations, press two.
Where would you hear this message?
A. At a bookstore. C. On an airplane.
B. At a hotel. D. At a travel agency
The correct answer is (D). Choice (A) uses the word book out of context. Choices (B) and (C) repeat
details
of the message that are not related to the correct answer.
Look for this word in a question that asks about a situation: where
VOCABULARY: Match the word with its definition
1. blends
2. workout
3. brushwork
4. pastoral
5. patronage
a. mixture of different sorts of coffee
b. particular way in which artists paint with a brush
c. support
d. of the countryside
e. physical training
PRACTICE: Identifying a Situation
Directions: Listen to the talk and then choose the statement that best answers the question.
1. Where would you hear this announcement?
A. At a coffee shop. C. At an airport.
B. At a grocery store. D. At a factory.
2. Where is this announcement being made?
A. On a subway. C. On a bus.
B. At the airport. D. In a taxi.
3. Where would you hear this announcement?
A. At a bus station. C. At a nightclub.
B. At a school. D. At a soccer stadium.
4. Where is Martha going?
A. To the park. C. Home.
B. To the gym. D. To a restaurant
5. Where would you hear this announcement?
A. On an elevator. C. In a store.
B. At a theater. D. On a bus.
6. Where can this talk be heard?
A. In a restaurant. C. At a museum.
B. In a private home. D. At a university.
7. Where is the speaker?
A. At a restaurant. C. At a theater,
B. At a party. D. At a hotel.
8. Where is this announcement being made?
A. At a school. C. At a swimming pool.
B. In a garden. D. On a farm.
9. Where can this announcement be heard?
A. At a bookstore. C. At a library.
B. At a hotel. D. At an accountant's office.
10. Where is Donna now?
A. At the office. C. At the airport.
B. On the way to the office. D. On the way to the airport.
Skill 4: IDENTIFYING THE TOPIC
You will read questions that ask about topics. Read the question and the answer choices quickly
before you
listen to the short talk. When you listen to the short talk, listen for answers to questions about the
topic.
Example
Umbrella sales are sure to go up with all this rain we've been having. Rain continues all week.
Saturday will
be cloudy and breezy and the rain returns on Sunday. This is the time to invest in an umbrella
company!
What is this announcement about?
A. A sale on umbrellas. C. Train schedules.
B. The weather. D. Stock market investments'.
The correct answer is (B). Choices (A) and (D try to confuse you by repeating details that are not
related to
the question. Choice (C) uses the similar sounding word train for rain.
Look for these words in a question that asks about the topic: topic, purpose, about, talk about,
discussing,
purpose, kind.
VOCABULARY: Match the word with its definition
1. expense account
2. snowstorm
3. commercials
4. headache
5. skip breakfast
6. hospitalization
a. staying in a hospital
b. advertisements
c. not having breakfast
d. problem
e. heavy fall of snow with strong wind
f. record of money spent by an employee in his work
PRACTICE: Identifying the topic
Directions: Listen to the talk and then choose the statement that best answers the question.
1. What will Mr. Kim talk about?
A. Law. C. Photography.
B. Retirement. D. Traveling.
2. What is the topic of the meeting?
A. Office expenses. C. Riding in taxis.
B. Going out for lunch. D. Changes in the office.
3. What is the purpose of this announcement?
A. To give the weather report. C. To announce that schools are closed.
B. To talk about traffic problems. D. To report the news.
4. What is the magazine about?
A. Commercials. C. Television.
B. Sports. D. News.
5. What kind of business is advertised?
A. A conference planning service. C. A catering service.
B. A hotel. D. An entertainment business.
6. What is this announcement about?
A. Weather. C. Books.
B. Vacations. D. Mail.
7. What is the purpose of this talk?
A. To explain why eating breakfast is important. C. To explain when to eat breakfast.
B. To explain what to eat for breakfast. D. To explain who should eat breakfast.
8. What kind of insurance is advertised?
A. Health insurance. C. Car insurance.
B. Life insurance. D. Fire insurance
9. What is the purpose of this announcement?
A. To report the news. C. To introduce musicians.
B. To explain the new schedule. D. To discuss rock music.
10. What is the topic of this report?
A. Business sales. C. Elections.
B. Taxi fares. D. A tax increase.
Skill 5: IDENTIFYING A REQUEST
You will read questions that ask about requests. Read the question and the answer choices quickly
before
you listen to the short talk. When you listen to the short talk, listen for answers to questions about
requests.
Example
The ABC Supermarket has openings for managers. Interested applicants should apply in person at 24
Riverdale Avenue on Saturday at 9:00 A.M. Bring three copies of your resume. Phone calls will not be
accepted.
How can you apply for this job?
A. Call the supermarket. C. Go to 24 Riverdale Avenue.
B. Send in a resume. D. Fill out an application.
The correct answer is (C). Choices (A) and (B) repeat details of the announcement that are not correct.
Choice (D) tries to confuse you by using the similar sounding and related word application for
applicant.
Look for these words in a question that asks about request: request, ask, how can.
VOCABULARY: Match the word with its definition
1. courtesy
2. hurricane
3. donation
4. go off
5. to be ticketed
a. to be fined
b. good manners
c. storm with a violent wind
d. giving money, goods to a charity
e. make a sudden loud noise
PRACTICE: Identifying a Request
Directions: Listen to the talk and then choose the statement that best answers the question.
1. What are passengers asked to do?
A. Stand up. C. Make a complete stop.
B. Stay seated. D. Remain on the train
2. What are the members of the audience asked to do?
A. Record the show. C. Turn off their cell phones.
B. Take pictures of the actors. D. Wait in the lobby.
3. How can you make an appointment with Mr. Schwartz?
A. Wait for the beep. C. Press one.
B. Return the call. D. Send an e-mail message.
4. What are the passengers asked to do?
A. Stand in line. C. Show their passports.
B. Pay by check. D. Carry their own bags.
5. What are drivers asked to do?
A. Go downtown. C. Use Constitution Avenue.
B. Drive north on State Street. D. Avoid accidents.
6. How can callers speak to a customer service representative?
A. Call the business line. C. Leave the message on the answering machine.
B. Turn off the phone. D. Stay on the line.
7. What are people asked to do?
A. Send food and clothing. C. Donate money.
B. Leave their homes. D. Go to Springfield.
8. What are staff members asked to do?
A. Give Mrs. Jackson some help. C. Introduce themselves to Mrs. Jackson.
B. Ask the manager for assistance. D. Learn the office routine.
9. What are staff members asked to do?
A. Test the alarm. C. Leave the building.
B. Continue with their usual routine D. Avoid the elevator
10. What is the driver of the white car asked to do?
A. Make a delivery. C. Use the back entrance.
B. Visit the building. D. Move the car.
