SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 6

1. SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 6

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 woman's position? A. Employee B. Manager C. Counselor D. Receptionist 2) What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. The man's performance review B. The woman's job duties C. How to get a salary increase D. What is in the man's file 3) When does this conversation take place? A. At the beginning of the month B. In the middle of the year C. At the end of the year D. In the summer  

4. 4) What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Professor-student B. Applicant-manager C. Customer-service worker D. Colleague-colleague   5) Why can't the woman go to lunch? A. She is helping a co-worker B. She is on a diet C. She has a dentist appointment D. She must fix the telephones   6) What will the woman probably do next? A. Answer the telephone B. Give the man money C. Order lunch D. Use the bathroom

5. 7) What is the main purpose of the discussion? A. To negotiate B. To collaborate C. To debate D. To litigate 8) What problem does the woman have? A. Her husband has been laid off from his job B. She does not like the color of the vehicle C. She does not have $1,000s D. Her work hours have been decreased 9) What does the man offer to do? A. Check with his supervisor B. Lend the women money C. Find another vehicle D. Phone the woman later

6. 10) What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Employer-employee B. Supplier-customer C. Diner-waiter D. Shopper-cashier 11) Why is the woman phoning the man? A. To register a complaint B. To place an order C. To demand a discount D. To compare prices 12) What does the man offer to do? A. Match the discount for colored paper B. Top a competitor's price C. Give the woman extra paper D. Negotiate with Super Warehouse  

7. 13) Who is the intended audience? A. Tourists B. Business people C. Newspaper reporters D. Students 14) What is the main purpose of the speech? A. To update construction news B. To teach a history lesson C. To impart information D. To argue a viewpoint 15) What will happen after visiting the University District? A. A boat ride B. Lunch C. The Pit Stop D. Go home

8. 16) Who is most probably listening to the talk? A. A guest speaker B. A CEO C. A new employee D. A newspaper reporter 17) What is the main purpose of the talk? A. To deceive B. To entertain C. To incite D. To orient 18) What will the listener probably do next? A. Use the bathroom B. Make some coffee C. Ask a question D. Take a break

9. 19) Where would this report most likely be heard? A. On radio B. On television C. In a supermarket D. At a football game 20) What is the main purpose of the report? A. To inform listeners of a vote B. To summarize news headlines C. To promote the Silver Cup D. To detail flood damage 21) What will happen at noon tomorrow? A. A traffic and weather report B. A word from the sponsor C. A Senate vote D. A football game

10. 22) Who is the speaker? A. Darcy McGuire B. Doris Magnusson C. Green Haven D. Daisy Meyers 23) Why is the speaker calling? A. To set an appointment B. To return a previous call C. To inquire about cleaning D. To ask about pets 24) What will the listener probably do next? A. Phone Darcy McGuire B. Talk to Doris Magnusson C. Clean Daisy Meyers' house D. Drive to Green Haven