How to prepare for the TOEIC Test
~0~Test of English for International Communication (third edition) by Lin Lougheed
Copyright 2003 by Lin Lougheed
Published by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
Transcript for Listening Comprehension exercises, Mini-Tests, and Model Tests 1-6
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Target 1: Assumptions

Part I: Picture
Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
(A) The pharmacist serves his customers.
(B) The technicians are conducting experiments. √
(C) The laboratory animals are in a cage.
(D) The shelves are empty.

Target 2: People

Part I: Picture
Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
(A) Four people are looking at a map. √
(B) The men are wearing suits.
(C) Both women are taller than the men.
(D) The man with glasses is pointing to a chart.


Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
(A) The waiters are beside the table. √
(B) The man with glasses is next to the wowan.
(C) A bottle is under the table.
(D) There are four people in front of the first table.

Target 7: Similar Sounds

Part I: Picture
Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
(A) The fair operates all night.
(B) The freight train is in the station.
(C) The car door is open.
(D) The men are loading cargo onto the plane. √
Part II: Question-Response
Choose the best response to the question.
What the letter delivered today?
(A) Yes, it came this morning. √
(B) The ladder was on the delivery truck.
(C) He was late on Tuesday.
Part III: Short Conversations
- M: How new is your boat?
- W: It's brand new. I'm really having fun with it.
- M: Let's both go sailing one day.
Choose the best answer to the question.
What does the woman enjoy?
(A) Wearing her new boots.
(B) Talking on the phone.
(C) Selling a new house.
(D) Sailing her boat. √

(B) In a plane. √
(C) At sea.
(D) On a bus.
Part IV: Short Talks
- The weather this weekend will be perfect for those who want to play golf or do outside chores such as
gardening. The temperature will be in the low 70s and the humidity will also be low.
Choose the best answer to the question.
What does this announcement concern?
(A) Sporting events.
(B) Auto repair garages.
(C) Garden center hours.
(D) The weekend weather. √

Target 9: Homonyms

Part I: Picture
Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
(A) They're rushing down the stairs. √
(B) They're being trained.
(C) They're boarding the windows.
(D) They're staring at the train.
Part II: Question-Response
Choose the best response to the question.
He leaves next week, doesn't he?
(A) No, he's going tomorrow. √
(B) Yes, he's very weak.
(C) The leaves are turning yellow.
Part III: Short Conversations
- W: Will you sew this button on for me?
- M: I don't have time now.

(C) The flower bed needs water.
Part III: Short Conversations
- M: Why didn't you call this summer?
- W: I was working on my bachelor's degree.
- M: Now that summer's over, I'll give you a ring next week.
Choose the best answer to the question.
What will the man do?
(A) Call the woman on the phone. √
(B) Give her an engagement ring.
(C) Take a summer vacation.
(D) Call the woman names.
Part IV: Short Talks
Tennis fans will not want to miss the final match at Forest Hills tomorrow. This championship match will
be sponsored by Sporting Goods Company, the maker of Big Blue Racquets, a racquet without equal.
Choose the best answer to the question.
What does the man suggest people do?
(A) Get married at Forest Hills.
(B) See a tennis game. √
(C) Go to a night club.
(D) Not use the last match. Không dùng diêm quẹt cuối cùng

Target 11: Time

Part I: Picture
Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
(A) After the firefighter arrived, they extinguished the fire with water. √
(B) Before the fire started, the firefighters arrived.
(C) Prior to extinguishing the fire, the firefighters put away their hoses.
(D) While the fire blazed, the firefighters rested.
Part II: Question-Response