TOEIC Question-Response Matching (Part 2) Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You hear: 'When will the financial report be ready?' Which response is most appropriate?
- It should be completed by Thursday. (Correct answer)
- The report is about quarterly earnings.
- You can find it in the filing cabinet.
- The finance team is very experienced.
Correct answer: It should be completed by Thursday.
A 'when' question asks for a time. 'By Thursday' directly answers when the report will be ready.
TOEIC Part 2 question-response tests your ability to identify the most logical reply. 'When' questions require time-based answers. Option A provides a time (Thursday). Option B addresses the content of the report, not the timing. Option C tells where to find it, not when it will be ready. Option D is irrelevant to the question.
Question 2: You hear: 'Has the new office furniture been delivered yet?' Which response is most appropriate?
- Yes, it arrived this morning. (Correct answer)
- The furniture is made of oak wood.
- The delivery company is reliable.
- You should order more supplies.
Correct answer: Yes, it arrived this morning.
The question uses 'has... been' (present perfect passive) asking about whether delivery has occurred. 'Yes, it arrived this morning' directly confirms the delivery.
Yes/no questions require direct confirmation or denial. 'Yes, it arrived this morning' confirms the delivery has been completed with a specific time reference. Option B describes the material of the furniture. Option C comments on the company, not delivery status. Option D gives irrelevant advice.
Question 3: You hear: 'Could you recommend a good hotel near the conference venue?' Which response fits best?
- The Grand Plaza is only two blocks away. (Correct answer)
- The conference starts at nine o'clock.
- I enjoy staying in hotels when I travel.
- You should book your flight early.
Correct answer: The Grand Plaza is only two blocks away.
A recommendation request for a hotel near a specific location is best answered by naming a specific hotel and its proximity to the venue.
Recommendation questions in TOEIC Part 2 are best answered with a specific recommendation and supporting detail. Option A provides a hotel name and its proximity to the venue, directly addressing both parts of the question. Options B, C, and D discuss related topics (conference timing, personal travel preference, flight booking) but don't answer the hotel recommendation.
Question 4: You hear: 'Why hasn't the client been contacted yet?' Which response is most appropriate?
- We've been waiting for the updated proposal. (Correct answer)
- The client prefers email communication.
- You can contact them at any time.
- The phone lines are working properly.
Correct answer: We've been waiting for the updated proposal.
A 'why' question asks for a reason. 'We've been waiting for the updated proposal' provides a logical cause for the delay in contacting the client.
'Why' questions require explanation of a reason or cause. Option A gives a specific reason (waiting for the updated proposal) that logically explains why contact has been delayed. Option B describes the client's preference but doesn't explain the delay. Option C and D are irrelevant to explaining the reason.
Question 5: You hear: 'Where should I send the completed application forms?' Which response is most appropriate?
- Please send them directly to the HR department. (Correct answer)
- The application deadline is next Friday.
- You'll need two forms of identification.
- The forms are available on the company website.
Correct answer: Please send them directly to the HR department.
A 'where' question asks for a location or destination. 'Directly to the HR department' provides a clear destination for the forms.
'Where' questions require location or directional answers. Option A specifies the destination (HR department) directly answering the question. Option B gives a time (deadline). Option C gives requirements for the application. Option D tells where to obtain forms, not where to send completed ones.
Question 6: You hear: 'How many people are expected to attend the product launch?' Which response fits best?
- We're anticipating around two hundred guests. (Correct answer)
- The product launch is scheduled for next month.
- The venue holds up to five hundred people.
- Marketing handled all the invitations.
Correct answer: We're anticipating around two hundred guests.
'How many' asks for a quantity. 'Around two hundred guests' directly answers the question with an expected number.
'How many' questions require numerical answers. Option A provides an approximate number (two hundred) directly answering the question. Option B gives a time reference. Option C gives the venue capacity, not the expected attendance. Option D names who handled invitations but not how many are attending.
TOEIC Question-Response Matching (Part 2) Questions and Answers 2
You hear: 'When will the financial report be ready?' Which response is most appropriate?