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Please find below the TOEIC® Listening and Reading sample test.
To complete each Listening section, click on the audio file then write your answers down on a piece of paper.
The correct responses will be shown at the end of the test. If you receive a good score, you are ready to take the official TOEIC® Listening and Reading test.
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To start the sample test click on the audio file: 
LISTENING TEST
In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you
understand spoken English. The entire Listening test will last
approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts, and directions are
given for each part. You must mark your answers on the separate answer
sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book.
PART 1
Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear
four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the
statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what
you see in the picture. Then find the number of the question on your
answer sheet and mark your answer. The statements will not be printed
in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
Statement (C), “They’re standing near the table,” is the best
description of the picture, so you should select answer (C) and mark it
on your answer sheet.
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Part 2 : to start this part please click on the audio file: 
PART 2
Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three
responses spoken in English. They will not be printed in your test book
and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the
question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your
answer sheet.
Example
You will hear: Where is the meeting room?
You will also hear:
(A) To meet the new director.
(B) It’s the first room on the right.
(C) Yes, at two o’clock.
The best response to the question “Where is the meeting room?” is
choice (B), “It’s the first room on the right,” so (B) is the correct
answer. You should mark answer (B) on your answer sheet.
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Part 3 : to start this part please click on the audio file:
PART 3
Directions: You will hear some conversations between two
people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what
the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to each
question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer
sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will
be spoken only one time.
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41. What are the speakers discussing?
(A) Their homes
(B) Their jobs
(C) Their travel plans
(D) Their favorite cities
42. What does the man want to do?
(A) Get a new job
(B) Visit another city
(C) Find a larger apartment
(D) Move to the country
43. What can be inferred about the woman?
(A) Her house is very small.
(B) She thinks the city is exciting.
(C) Her job is very difficult.
(D) She lives outside the city.
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44. Why did the man telephone the woman?
(A) To check on his order
(B) To arrange a delivery time
(C) To cancel his order
(D) To change his order
45. What is the man waiting to receive?
(A) A computer desk
(B) A catalog
(C) Some recording equipment
(D) Some music
46. What does the woman ask for?
(A) The man's telephone number
(B) The man's name
(C) The reference number for the order
(D) The date the order was placed
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Part 4 : to start this part please click on the audio file:
PART 4
Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single
speaker. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the
speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each question
and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The
talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one
time.
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71. Where is this announcement being made?
(A) At a train station
(B) At a travel agent’s office
(C) At an airport
(D) At a coffee shop
72. What is the weather like in Hong Kong?
(A) It is foggy.
(B) It is clear.
(C) It is snowing lightly.
(D) It is stormy.
73. What time of day is this announcement being made?
(A) Morning
(B) Afternoon
(C) Evening
(D) Late night
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74. What is the main purpose of this talk?
(A) To introduce speakers at a workshop
(B) To announce changes to a schedule
(C) To outline registration procedures
(D) To propose a new workshop
75. What does the speaker say about the workshops?
(A) There may be waiting lists for the workshops.
(B) The workshops are free.
(C) The registration forms will be mailed.
(D) People should register early for the workshops.
76. Which workshop has been canceled?
(A) Cooking for Health
(B) Exercise for Seniors
(C) Family Nutrition
(D) Children’s Fitness
This is the end of the Listening test. Go to Part 5.
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READING TEST
In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer
several different types of reading comprehension questions. The entire
Reading test will last 75 minutes. There are three parts, and
directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as
many questions as possible within the time allowed.
You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book.
PART 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the
sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence.
Select the best answer to complete the sentence.
Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
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101. Register early if you would like to attend next Tuesday’s ------- on project management.
(A) seminar
(B) reason
(C) policy
(D) scene
102. Paul Brown resigned last Monday from his position as ------- executive of the
company.
(A) fine
(B) chief
(C) front
(D) large
103. The financial audit of Soft Peach Software ------- completed on Wednesday by a
certified accounting firm.
(A) to be
(B) having been
(C) was
(D) were
104. The organizers of the trip reminded participants to ------- at the steps of the city hall
at 2:00 P.M.
(A) see
(B) combine
(C) meet
(D) go
105. ------- is no better season than winter to begin training at Silver’s Fitness Center.
(A) When
(B) It
(C) There
(D) As it
106. The recent worldwide increase in oil prices has led to a ------- demand for electric
vehicles.
(A) greater
(B) greatest
(C) greatly
(D) greatness
107. Maria Vásquez has a wide range of experience, ------- worked in technical, production, and marketing positions.
(A) having
(B) has
(C) having had
(D) had
108. Tickets will not be redeemable for cash or credit at any time, ------- will they be
replaced if lost or stolen.
(A) but
(B) though
(C) only
(D) nor
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PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is
missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below
each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text.
Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.
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PART 7
Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts,
such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements.
Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for
each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer
sheet.
Questions 153-155 refer to the following advertisement.
153. What is the purpose of this advertisement?
(A) To announce a change in business hours
(B) To advertise a business for sale
(C) To encourage diners to eat early
(D) To attract more customers
154. What will customers receive if they spend more than $10?
(A) A $2 discount on their bill
(B) 50% off their next purchase
(C) A liter of soda
(D) Free delivery service
155. What will happen on June 16?
(A) A new owner will take over the business.
(B) The coupons will expire.
(C) Prices will be further reduced.
Questions 156-159 refer to the following article.
156. What is the article mainly about?
(A) Corporate marketing plans
(B) New developments in technology
(C) Ways for companies to increase profits
(D) How companies try to adapt to new conditions
157. The word “manage” in paragraph 1, line 6, is closest in meaning to
(A) correct
(B) attract
(C) handle
(D) regulate
158. According to the article, why do so many attempts to change fail?
(A) Soft change and hard change are different.
(B) Executives are interested only in profits.
(C) The best methods are often not clear.
(D) Employees usually resist change.
159. What is soft change based on?
(A) Changes in the corporate culture
(B) Reductions in company size
(C) Relocating businesses
(D) Financial markets
Questions 160-164 refer to the following meeting agenda and e-mail message.
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160. Why was the meeting held?
(A) To talk about hiring costs
(B) To train software users
(C) To discuss work on a project
(D) To review a contract
161. Who would probably be the best person at Optimum to answer technology questions?
(A) Ujjwal Ahmed
(B) Chom Tai
(C) Yusra Singh
(D) Katharine Morandi
162. What is the main purpose of Mr. Ahmed’s e-mail to Ms. Morandi?
(A) To request a meeting with the engineering department
(B) To introduce Peter Bodell
(C) To follow up on a meeting with Advantage
(D) To explain how Optimum has adapted its software
163. What service will Peter Bodell’s department provide?
(A) Training and consulting
(B) Legal advice
(C) Publicity
(D) Changes to the software
164. What will happen in the week of November 26?
(A) Peter Bodell will make a presentation.
(B) Optimum and Advantage will meet again.
(C) A contract will be signed.
(D) Training in the new software will occur.
Stop! This is the end of the test. If you
finish before time is called, you may go back to Parts 5, 6, and 7 and
check your work.
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CORRECT ANSWERS/ REPONSES
Part 1 : 1. A / 2. D
Part 2: 11. B / 12. A / 13. B / 14. B / 15. A / 16. A
Part 3: 41. A / 42. C / 43. D / 44. A / 45. A / 46. C
Part 4: 71. C / 72. D / 73. A / 74. C / 75. A / 76. D
Part 5: 101.A/ 102.B/ 103. C /104. C / 105. C / 106. A / 107. A / 108. D
Part 6: 141. A / 142. D / 143. C
Part 7: 153. D / 154. A / 155. B / 156. D / 157. C / 158. C / 159. A / 160. C / 161. C / 162. C / 163. A / 164. B
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