Practice – Questions with Why (1)

Listen to the questions and responses below and choose the correct response to each question.
Then, listen again and fill in the missing words in the gapped questions and responses. (2-4-05)
Practice A Practice B
1. Why does Rachel want to move to Boston? 1. Why is the paking lot so em pty today?
(A) She got a better job there. (A) You can use this paking lot .
(B) Because she likes public transportation. (B) Most people left early .
transportation

2. Why are you in such a hurry? 2. Why is the company moving its office ?
(A) I will take it with me. (A) My office is is on the third floor.
(B) To catch the first train. (B) They built a new building.
in a hurry

3. Why do I have to submit this form again? 3. Why does Rachel want to move to Boston?
(A) We never received the first one . (A) She wants to live her family.
(B) To the Personel Department. (B) Because she likes travelling.
form

4. Why was the meeting cancelled? 4. Why are you in such a hurry ?
(A) The meeting starts at 10:30 (A) I don’t want to be late again
(B) Our manager had a car accident . (B) I will go with you.

5. Why is the parking lot so empty today? 5. Why do I have to submit this form again ?
(A) You should not park your car here. (A) Some information is missing.
(B) Today is a hoilyday (B) To the Marketing Department.
parking lot

6. Why is the company moving its office? 6. Why was the meeting cancel ?
(A) My office is on the second floor . (A) The meeting starts at noon.
(B) The current office building is too old . (B) The president’s flight has been delayed .
president
 Practice – Questions with Why (2)
Listen to the questions and responses below and choose the correct response to each question.
Then, listen again and fill in the missing words in the gapped questions and responses. (2-4-09)
Practice A Practice B
1. Why don’t you get some rest? 1. Why don’t you join us for diner tonight?
. (A) Let me finish this first_. (A) Thanks, but I have other plan.
(B) I will take a bus . . (B) Lunch is ready.

2. Why didn’t John get the promotion? 2. Why did Mr. Thompson leave the company?
(A) To promote a new product . (A) He left a message for you.
(B) He wasn’t qualified. (B) He started his own business.
promotion promote qualified

3. Why did Mr. Thompson leave the company? 3. Why did Linda send the letter?
(A) He left his office this morning . (A) To inform somebody about the change
(B) It was due to his bad heath. in the schedule.
due to (B) At the hotel .
schedule

4. Why did Linda send the letter? 4. Why did you stay up so late?
(A) She invite to us to her party. (A) I stayed there for two week.
(B) At the hospital. (B) I had to finish my report .

5. Why don’t you join us for dinner tonight? 5. Why don’t you some rest ?
(A) I’d love to. (A) I will take the subway .
(B) Diner is waiting for you. (B) The deadline is just one hour away.

6. Why did you stay up so late? 6. why didn’t John get the promotion?
(A) I had some work to do. (A) to advertises a new product .
(B) I will not stay very long. (B) I have no idea.
stay up advertise
Common Vocabulary in Part 2 (4)
First, listen to the words in the box. Then, listen and fill the missing words in the gapped
questions and responses below. (2-4-10)
Verbs
 ask  discuss
 bring  join
 cancel  order
 change  postpone
 close  reject
 come to work  send
 contact  stop
 delay  work

[Check-up 1] A. Why did you bring an

umbrella?
1.
B. I heard it was going to
A. Why don’t we have a meeting sometime rain this afternoon.
this week?
B. Okay. I’ll contact you later.
2.
A. Why did David cancel the restaurant
reservation?
B. He change his appointment.

3.
A. Why has traffic stop
moving?
B. May be there’s a car
accident. 4.
A. Why did they reject the construction proposal?
B. They said it was too costly.

5.
 reservation

construction costly
Nouns/Adjectives
 promotion  early
 assistance  late
 maintenance  empty
 recommendation  tired
 technician  dark
 subscription  open
 request  stuck
 air conditioner (= air conditioning)  urgent

[Check-up 2]
1.
A. Why were so
many workers late ?
B. The bus got stuck in traffic. 2.
A. Why didn’t you come to the party?
B. Unfortunately, something urgent came up.

come up
3.
A. Why does Jessica look so happy?
B. She got a promotion
4.
A. Why don’t we take a break?
B. Oh, are you tired ?

5.
A. Why did you call the engineer?
B. The air conditioner broke down.
engineer break down
Practice with Possible Questions
Listen and choose the correct response to each of the question. (2-4-11)
1. (A) (B)
2. (A) (B)
3. (A) (B)
4. (A) (B)
5. (A) (B)
6. (A) (B)
7. (A) (B)
8. (A) (B)
9. (A) (B)
10. (A) (B)

Practice with TOEIC Actual Questions

Listen and choose the best response to each of the questions. (2-4-12)
1. (A) (B) (C)
2. (A) (B) (C)
3. (A) (B) (C)
4. (A) (B) (C)
5. (A) (B) (C)
6. (A) (B) (C)
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10. (A) (B) (C)
11 (A) (B) (C)
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14 (A) (B) (C)
15 (A) (B) (C)
Chapter 5
Questions with What

 Overview
 Question Structures
 Practice – Questions with What (1), (2)
 Common Vocabulary in Part 2 (5)
 Practice with Possible Questions
 Practice with TOEIC Actual Questions
Overview
The question word What is used as a pronoun (with the purpose of asking the listener to exactly
name the object), and it is also used as an adjective with the meaning of how, how much/many,
which, etc. In the TOEIC test, you often hear What as an adjective.
 When What is used as an adjective, the noun coming after it is very important because it
will decide different types of responses. Therefore, you must listen carefully to the noun that
follows What.
 What plus a certain noun may produce a particular meaning, for example:
What time When
What method How
What ~ purpose / Why
What ~ reason/ What for
What ~ amount/ What ~ price How much

Example: Listen and choose the best response to the question. (2-5-01)
What time did Mr. Jackson leave the office?
(A) An hour ago.
(B) He doesn’t live there anymore.
(C) Yes, he did.

Here, What is used as an adjective because there is a noun following it. What time is equivalent
to When, which asks about time. Therefore, response (A) is correct because it provides a specific
time. Response (B) entraps you using the word live which has a similar sound to leave in the
question. Response (C) is obviously wrong as we cannot answer Yes/ No to questions starting
with a question word.
Practice – Questions with What (1)
Listen to the questions and responses below and choose the correct response to each question.
Then, listen again and fill in the missing words in the gapped questions and responses. (2-5-05)
Practice A Practice B
1. What is the problem with my computer? 2. What is the best way to contact you?
(A) It isn’t plugged in. (A) We should sign the contract .
(B) Sure, you can use mine. (B) Try my office number.
plug

2. What time are you leaving the office today? 2. what time will the train arrive?
(A) It takes about an hour. (A) It runs three time a day.
(B) After finish this report. (B) At 7 a.m.

3. What is Mr. Jackson’s position at the 3. What is the problem with my computer?
company? (A) I think it’s infected with a virus .
(A) He is a Sale Manager. (B) Of course .
(B) In the left conner . infect

4. What time will the train leave? 4. what time are you leaving the office today?
(A) In ten minutes . (A) That sound like a good plan_.
(B) It runs twice a day. (B) In ten minutes.
run

5. What is the best way to contact you? 5. What is the total cost of the construction?
(A) I will tell you my mobile number. (A) It will not exceed one milion dollar .
(B) It’s a new contract. (B) It will take at least three months.
contact mobile contract exceed

6. What is the total cost of the construction? 6. What is Mr. Jackson’s position at the company?
(A) It will take at least six months. (A) He is in charge of the planning Department.
(B) It is estimated at $20000 . (B) The manager contact with me.
construction estimate
Practice – Questions with What (2)
Listen to the questions and responses below and choose the correct response to each question.
Then, listen again and fill in the missing words in the gapped questions and responses. (2-5-10)
Practice A Practice B
1. What do you think of the new plan? 1. What is the weather forecast for Thursday?
(A) I don’t have any plans this weekend. (A) I will take a break.
(B) It look like a good one. (B) I hope it will be sunny .

2. What did they discuss at the meeting? 2. What do you think of the plan ?
(A) A new product . (A) I have a special plan.
(B) They will discuss it later . (B) It looks like we’ll need more time.

3. What is the weather forecast for Thursday? 3. What did they discuss at the meeting?
(A) I don’t know whether it will come. (A) raises.
(B) It’s going to be pretty hot then. (B) They have already discuss it.
whether raise

4. What kind of book are you reading? 4. What do you think of opening a branch in
Manila?
(A) I am reading a comic book.
(A) What is the advantage of that ?
(B) I am leading the research team.
comic book (B) We will close the store at 7.
advantage
5. What should I do with these books? 5. What kind of book are you reading?
(A) Give them to Mr. Jones. (A) I went to the library.
(B) Yes, he is a great writter . (B) It is about cooking.

6. What do you think of opening a branch in 6. What should I do these book ?

Manila? (A) Yes, he is a famous writter.
(A) I don’t think it is a good idea. (B) I’ll take care of them.
(B) I think we should c l o s e the window .
branch
Common Vocabulary in Part 2 (5)
First, listen to the words in the box. Then, listen and fill the missing words in the gapped
questions and responses below. (2-5-11)
Verbs
 accept  look for
 apply for  look like
 enclose  reach
 explain  recommend
 happen  recover
 include  require
 install  serve
 intend  wear

[Check-up 1] B. She’s
tall and
1. has long
A. What to your shirt? black
hair.
B. I spilled coffee on it.

2.
A. What is the technician doing in your office?
B. He is some new software to my computer.

3.
A. What time
does the restaurant lunch?
B. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every
day. 4.
A. What type
of camera would you ?
B. How about this one?
5.
A. What does the new employee ?
 spill

technician
Nouns
 accommodation  offer
 agenda  pay raise
 currency  plan
 exchange rate  postage
 impression  procedure
 improvement  receipt
 interest rate  refreshment
 leave of absence  retirement

[Check-up 2]
1.
A. What should I do with these from my business
trip?
B. You should submit them to Mr. Thompson.
business trip submit

2.
A. What was today’s meeting about?
B. We discussed pensions.
pension

3.
A. What is your of your company’s logo?
B. It goes well with the company’s image.
go well with

4.
A. What did you do during your ?
B. I studied abroad.
abroad

5.
A. What is on tomorrow’s for the workshop?
B. I’m not sure.
Practice with Possible Questions
Listen and choose the correct response to each of the question. (2-5-12)
1. (A) (B)
2. (A) (B)
3. (A) (B)
4. (A) (B)
5. (A) (B)
6. (A) (B)
7. (A) (B)
8. (A) (B)
9. (A) (B)
10. (A) (B)

Practice with TOEIC Actual Questions

Listen and choose the best response to each of the questions. (2-5-13)
1. (A) (B)
2. (A) (B)
3. (A) (B)
4. (A) (B)
5. (A) (B)
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