TOEIC Short Conversations Analysis (Part 3) Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You hear two colleagues talking. Woman: 'Have you finished the report for tomorrow's meeting?' Man: 'Not yet. I still need to check the final figures.' What is the man's current situation?
- He has not completed the report yet (Correct answer)
- He has finished the report
- He submitted the report this morning
- He doesn't know about any meeting
Correct answer: He has not completed the report yet
'Not yet' clearly indicates the report is unfinished. He still needs to check the final figures before it can be completed.
TOEIC Part 3 tests comprehension of brief conversations. 'Not yet' is an explicit statement that the task is incomplete. 'Still need to check the final figures' explains what remains to be done. Options B and C contradict 'not yet.' Option D is not supported — he knows about the meeting.
Question 2: A manager and employee are speaking. Manager: 'I'd like you to lead the project kickoff meeting on Thursday.' Employee: 'I'd be glad to. Should I prepare a presentation?' What does the employee agree to do?
- Lead the project kickoff meeting (Correct answer)
- Cancel Thursday's meeting
- Prepare the manager's presentation
- Schedule a different meeting for Friday
Correct answer: Lead the project kickoff meeting
The employee says 'I'd be glad to,' which accepts the manager's request to lead the kickoff meeting. The question about a presentation is an additional offer.
The manager explicitly asks the employee to 'lead the project kickoff meeting on Thursday.' 'I'd be glad to' is an acceptance. The employee additionally offers to prepare a presentation but this is secondary. No cancellation, alternative day, or preparation for the manager's presentation is mentioned.
Question 3: Two colleagues talk: Man: 'Is the new printer set up in the supply room?' Woman: 'Yes, but it's been jamming frequently. IT is coming to look at it this afternoon.' What problem does the printer have?
- It jams frequently (Correct answer)
- It has not been installed yet
- IT removed it for repairs
- It is out of ink
Correct answer: It jams frequently
The woman explicitly states the printer 'has been jamming frequently,' which identifies the current technical problem.
TOEIC Part 3 tests identification of specific problems from conversations. The woman says 'it's been jamming frequently,' directly identifying the issue. 'Not installed yet' contradicts 'yes' at the start. IT is 'coming to look at it,' not 'removed it.' 'Out of ink' is not mentioned.
Question 4: Listen to this exchange at a reception desk. Visitor: 'I have a three o'clock appointment with Mr. Tanaka.' Receptionist: 'Certainly. Could you please sign the visitor log and take a seat? I'll let him know you've arrived.' What is the visitor asked to do first?
- Sign the visitor log (Correct answer)
- Wait outside the building
- Go directly to Mr. Tanaka's office
- Show identification documents
Correct answer: Sign the visitor log
The receptionist asks the visitor to 'sign the visitor log and take a seat.' Signing is listed first, making it the first action requested.
Sequence comprehension is tested in TOEIC Part 3. The receptionist says 'sign the visitor log and take a seat' — signing comes first. Waiting outside, going directly to the office, and showing ID are not mentioned. 'Take a seat' comes second in the sequence.
Question 5: Two employees discuss: Woman: 'Have you heard? The company is opening a new branch in Toronto.' Man: 'Yes, I heard they're looking for volunteers to transfer there.' What opportunity does the man mention?
- Employees can volunteer to transfer to Toronto (Correct answer)
- The company is closing its current offices
- Employees will be forced to relocate
- The Toronto branch is already fully staffed
Correct answer: Employees can volunteer to transfer to Toronto
The man says they are 'looking for volunteers to transfer there,' meaning employees can choose to move to Toronto voluntarily.
'Volunteers' indicates a voluntary opportunity, not a mandatory transfer. Option A correctly captures the voluntary nature of the transfer. Option B (closing offices) is not mentioned. Option C ('forced to relocate') contradicts 'volunteers.' Option D ('fully staffed') contradicts 'looking for volunteers.'
Question 6: A phone conversation: Caller: 'Hello, I'm calling to confirm my reservation for Friday evening.' Receptionist: 'Of course. May I have your last name, please?' What does the receptionist need from the caller?
- The caller's last name (Correct answer)
- The caller's credit card number
- The reservation confirmation number
- The caller's arrival time
Correct answer: The caller's last name
The receptionist explicitly asks 'May I have your last name, please?' to locate the reservation — the last name is what is needed.
Direct comprehension questions in TOEIC Part 3 test what is explicitly said. 'May I have your last name, please?' is a clear, direct request. Credit card, confirmation number, and arrival time are not requested in this exchange.
TOEIC Short Conversations Analysis (Part 3) Questions and Answers 2
You hear two colleagues talking.
Woman: 'Have you finished the report for tomorrow's meeting?' Man: 'Not yet.
I still need to check the final figures.' What is the man's current situation?