SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 17

1. SHORT CONVERSATIONS Exercise 17

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 relationship between the speakers? A. Employee-employer B. Worker-customer C. Colleague-colleague D. Manager-applicant 2) What is the man's problem? A. He paid too much money B. He received poor service C. He forgot to do laundry D. He lost his credit card 3) What does the woman offer? A. A full refund B. A money-back guarantee C. An insincere apology D. A complimentary cleaning

4. 4) How did the speakers meet? A. At university B. At a conference C. At a job interview D. Through a friend 5) Why is the man calling the woman? A. To schedule a meeting B. To offer her a job C. To thank her for applying D. To request more information 6) When will the speakers next meet? A. On Tuesday B. On Wednesday C. On Thursday D. On Friday

5. 7) What is the woman trying to do? A. Accommodate more exhibits B. Find more exhibitors C. Plug in her display D. Rent out more booths 8) Why can't they use the remaining booths? A. There isn't enough room in the hall B. The booths require electricity C. There aren't enough tables and chairs D. Some of the booths were damaged 9) How many more booths are needed? A. 15 B. 20 C. 125 D. 150

6. 10) What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. Computer wires B. An electronic payment C. A company policy D. Grocery shopping 11) Why is the man upset? A. He has not received any money B. He sent too much money to Seoul C. He received less money than expected D. He forgot to go shopping for his wife 12) What does the woman offer to do? A. Try and find a different bank B. Call the bank and complain C. Return money to the sender D. Pay the wire transfer fee

7. 13) Who are the speakers talking about? A. A neighbor B. A teacher C. A colleague D. A friend 14) What does the man say about Larry? A. He will stay with the company B. He has been fired from his job C. He will move to Colorado D. He wants to be promoted 15) What does the woman plan to do? A. Take a test B. Throw a party C. Get promoted D. Call Larry's wife

8. 16) Who most likely are the speakers? A. Coworkers B. Trainers C. Customers D. Instructors 17) What is true about the training sessions? A. They are only offered during the day B. All employees must attend C. The schedule is the same for everyone D. Employees will take the same courses 18) What is the man concerned about? A. It is too late to register B. He is busy on weekdays C. He missed an appointment D. He is not working efficiently

9. 19) What kind of product is being discussed? A. A health club B. Databases C. Vitamins D. Beverages 21) What information was gathered from the public? A. Opinions about product pricing B. Preferences for flavors C. Ideas for product packaging D. Personal spending habits 21) What does the man say about the test results? A. They are well documented B. They are positive C. They will be sent to another office D. They are incomplete

10. 22) Who are the speakers talking about? A. A colleague B. A customer C. A former employee D. A celebrity 23) What does the woman say about Barry? A. He is doing an excellent job B. He is having personal problems C. He has helped increase company sales D. He led the managers' retreat 24) What does the man suggest? A. Barry should be fired B. The woman should lower Barry's salary C. The woman should talk to Barry D. Barry should be demoted