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Business Listening Skills Enhancement: Shorts Conversations Test

This exercise focuses on improving your listening comprehension skills in a business context. You'll engage with a series of short conversations inspired by the Test of English for International Communication. Each audio snippet poses a question with four possible answers on the screen. Your task is to select the best answer based on the conversation you hear. By practicing with these tests, you'll not only improve your listening abilities but also learn new phrases relevant to business communication.

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Business Listening Skills Enhancement: Shorts Conversations Test

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  1. SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 11

  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 are the speakers mainly discussing? A. The price of electronics  B. Different TV brands C. Where to buy a television D. The cost of MP-4s 2) What does the woman want to do? A. Compare prices B. Pay $399 C. Buy gas D. Match the price 3) Where is this conversation probably taking place? A. In an office B. In a supermarket C. In an electronics store D. In a warehouse

  4. 4) Who most likely are the speakers? A. Roommates B. Neighbors C. Colleagues D. Students 5) What does the woman want? A. Change for $20 B. Two fives and a ten C. The exact amount D. An inspection 6) What will the woman do at lunch hour? A. Go to a restaurant B. Service her car C. Purchase emissions D. Use a bank machine

  5. 7) When does the conversation take place? A. During a job interview B. During a lecture C. During a board meeting D. During a parole hearing 8) How does the woman feel about her previous job? A. It was horrible B. It was boring C. It was stimulating D. It was special 9) What does the woman say about the man's firm? A. It does not offer enough challenge B. It will pay her a lot of money C. It is very well thought of D. It is not what she is looking for

  6. 10) What did Jim bring? A. Melons B. Chips C. A cake D. A salad 11) What does Tina tell Jack? A. He shouldn't have brought anything B. She appreciated his kindness C. She doesn't like fruit salads D. She deserves an apology 12) What is Tina doing? A. Grilling steak B. Making dessert C. Mixing drinks D. Cooking vegetables

  7. 13) Who is the intended audience? A. Radio listeners B. TV viewers C. Football fans D. Movie patrons 14) What is the main purpose of the report? A. To present the news B. To introduce Ross Dinsmore C. To update traffic D. To find a stalled vehicle 15) Where is the speaker now? A. Inside a building B. Outside near a road C. In a helicopter D. At his home

  8. 16) What is the main purpose of the announcement? A. To welcome shoppers B. To declare "bargain days“ C. To promote special discounts D. To explain how to get help 17) What should shoppers look for? A. Red buttons B. Household goods C. Customer service representatives D. Orange tags 18) Where is this announcement most likely being heard? A. In a pharmacy B. In a grocery store C. In a warehouse D. In a department store

  9. 19) Why is the speaker calling? A. He's responding to an advertisement B. He's soliciting donations C. He wants to sell his automobile D. He wants to introduce himself 20) What will the listener probably do next? A. Sell his Hyashi B. Return the phone call C. Place an advertisement D. Send an e-mail 21) What does the speaker ask the listener to do? A. Sell him a car B. Give him a ride C. Call him back D. Take a message

  10. 22) What is mainly being advertised? A. Free food B. $100 delivery C. A wide selection D. A furniture store 23) When is the advertised event taking place? A. From 9-6 Friday B. From 8-7 Sunday C. This weekend D. Next week 24) What does the speaker suggest? A. Coming to Coleman Brothers B. Calling for more information C. Getting free credit D. Visiting the website

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