SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 7

1. SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 7

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) Who most likely are the speakers? A. Employer and employee B. Banker and client C. Salesman and customer D. Husband and wife 2) What does the woman suggest? A. Reducing the house payment B. Increasing expenses C. Listening to the radio D. Borrowing some money 3) What will the speakers probably do next? A. Schedule a meeting B. Drive to the bank C. Spend $100 D. Save 5 percent  

4. 4) Where is this conversation most likely taking place? A. In an office B. In a store C. In a meeting D. In a bank 5) What does the woman want? A. More money B. Different bills C. A withdrawal receipt D. A checking account 6) What does the man offer? A. Additional assistance B. Twenty bills C. A deposit receipt D. A compliment

5. 7) Where is Tanya now? A. In a meeting B. At her desk C. At a branch office D. Out to lunch 8) What problem is Tanya handling? A. An angry client B. A paperwork mix-up C. A printing mistake D. A cancelled flight 9) How does the man suggest contacting Tanya? A. By visiting her office B. By leaving a message with a secretary C. By sending her an e-mail D. By calling her cell phone

6. 10) Where is the woman going? A. To the office B. To a gas station C. To the hotel D. To the conference center 11) How most likely is the woman traveling? A. On foot B. By bus C. By taxi D. By car 12) What does the man say about Trinity Way? A. It is closed for construction B. It is a new road C. It is close to the hotel D. It is a one-way street. 

7. 13) Where is this advertisement probably being broadcast? A. Over the telephone B. On radio C. Via the Internet D. On television 14) Who is the intended audience? A. Adolescent boys B. Adult men C. Teenagers D. Senior citizens 15) What is being advertised? A. Spring B. Candy C. Alterations D. Clothing

8. 16) Who is most likely listening to the announcement? A. Radio broadcasters B. High school students C. Magazine employees D. Steel workers 17 ) When is the announcement probably taking place? A. In the morning B. In the summer C. During lunch D. At deadline time 18) What should listeners do if they cannot finish their task on time? A. Go to Mr. Brighton's office B. See their department manager C. Stay into the night D. Telecommute from home

9. 19) Where is the introduction probably taking place? A. At a basketball game B. At a press conference C. At a business meeting D. At a holiday resort 20) Who is being introduced? A. Brenda B. Abigail C. MaryAnn D. Linda 21) What will the listeners probably do next? A. Question MaryAnn Robinson B. Applaud the speaker C. Broadcast a story D. Read the newspaper

10. 22) Who is the report mainly intended for? A. Chauffeurs B. Drivers C. Bus riders D. Car-poolers 23) What does the speaker say about traffic? A. It is bumper to bumper B. It is blocked by a semi C. It is typical for this hour D. It is unusually light 24) What is suggested about the traffic reports? A. They begin at noon B. They originate from Body Works C. They are given once an hour D. They are part of the news