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1. SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 15
2. DIRECTIONS TO GIVE THE TEST In this section you will find a number of listening comprehension tests which are based on the third part of the Test Of English for International Communication. These tests will help you practice and improve your business listening skills and you will also learn many new phrases. In the audio, you will hear a short conversations. On the screen, you will see a question and four possible answers. Choose the best answer to the question. 
3. 1) What is the main purpose of the conversation? A. To discuss a budget B. To negotiate a discount C. To arrange a surprise party D. To set an appointment   2) Why can't the woman meet the man on Monday? A. She has a conference call B. She will be travelling C. She was sick D. She will be in school 3) What will the woman probably do next? A. Say "thank you“ B. Hang up the phone C. Suggest a location D. Arrange a different time
4. 4) Who most likely are the speakers? A. Acquaintances B. Co-workers C. Neighbors D. Siblings   5) What problem does the woman have? A. She needs coins B. The vending machine is broken C. Her project is overdue D. She did not eat breakfast 6) What does the man suggest? A. To go out for lunch B. To skip lunch C. To make change for a dollar D. To wait for a colleague
5. 7) Who are the speakers talking about? A. A supervisor B. A politician C. A celebrity D. A client 8) What problem does Mr. Van Haas have? A. His sales pitch is not prepared B. He is experiencing a flight delay C. A storm caused his plane to crash D. His train is stuck in Toronto 9) What does the man offer to do? A. Check on a flight status B. Help with the sales pitch C. Phone Mr. Van Haas D. Take the woman to dinner
6. 10) Who most likely is the man? A. A financial adviser B. A customer service agent C. A bank manager D. An investor 11) What information does the woman offer to give the man? A. Interest rates B. Her salary C. Her account number D. A verification code 12) Why will the woman's funds arrive late? A. It is a public holiday B. She entered the wrong information C. There was insufficient funds D. The bank was closed
7. 13) Where is the man going? A. To the grocery store B. To the post office C. To the gas station D. To the DVD store 14) What problem does the man have? A. He took a wrong turn B. He got in an accident C. He is on the wrong street D. He ran out of gas 15) How is the man most likely traveling? A. By car B. By bus C. By subway D. By taxi
8. 16) Who most likely is the woman? A. A city council member B. A reporter C. A company executive D. A housewife 17) Which of the following is true? A. The man wants to move his firm B. His firm has been in the city for 50 years C. Other cities have offered lower taxes D. The mayor has refused to lower the tax rate 18) What can be inferred about the man? A. He is using the media to win public sympathy B. He is not serious about moving his firm C. He is optimistic that the city will approve his request D. He wants to run for mayor in the next election
9. 19) What position does the man hold? A. Banker B. Cashier C. Shopper D. Executive 20) Where is this conversation most likely taking place? A. In a store B. In a library C. At a cinema D. At a train station 21) How does the woman pay? A. With a special card B. With cash C. With a credit card D. With a check
10. 22) What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. Commuting to work B. Traveling on holiday C. Transportation costs D. Waiting and walking 23) Why does the man say he is taking the bus? A. Because it is cheap B. Because it is convenient C. Because he is tired of driving D. Because his car is being repaired 24) How does the man feel about riding the bus? A. Joyful B. Ambivalent C. Enthusiastic D. Skeptical