TOEIC Short Talks Comprehension (Part 4) Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Listen to the announcement: "Attention passengers.
The 4:15 train to Central Station is delayed by approximately 20 minutes due to a signal failure on the northern line.
We apologize for the inconvenience." When will the train now depart?

Accepted Answer

4:35

Answer

4:05

Answer

4:15

Answer

4:55

Question 2

A recorded message says: "Thank you for calling GreenLeaf Landscaping. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM. For urgent service requests on weekends, please press 2." What should a caller do if they need help on Saturday?

Accepted Answer

Press 2 for urgent weekend service

Answer

Call back on Monday morning

Answer

Leave a voicemail at any time

Answer

Visit the office in person

Question 3

A news broadcast states: "The city council has approved a new cycling infrastructure plan that will add 15 kilometers of protected bike lanes along major corridors by next spring." What is the main outcome of the council vote?

Accepted Answer

Bike lanes will be expanded across the city

Answer

A new public transit system will be built

Answer

Parking restrictions will be lifted downtown

Answer

A cycling tax will be introduced

Question 4

A company voicemail says: "Hi, this is James from Northfield Supply. I'm calling about your order #4471. One item is out of stock and will be shipped separately next week. The rest of your order ships today." What is the problem with order #4471?

Accepted Answer

One item is temporarily unavailable

Answer

The entire order has been cancelled

Answer

All items will be delayed by one week

Answer

The order was sent to the wrong address

Question 5

A radio advertisement says: "Visit Maple Home Furnishings this weekend for our annual clearance sale. All sofas are 40% off and dining sets are 25% off. Sale ends Sunday at closing." Which item has the bigger discount?

Accepted Answer

Sofas

Answer

Dining sets

Answer

Both have the same discount

Answer

Neither item is discounted

Question 6

A workplace announcement says: "Starting next Monday, all staff must use the rear entrance while the main lobby is being renovated. ID badges are required for entry. This will continue for approximately three weeks." What should employees do during the renovation?

Accepted Answer

Enter through the back of the building

Answer

Work from home for three weeks

Answer

Use a temporary lobby on the second floor

Answer

Submit their ID badges to security

Listen to the announcement: "Attention passengers.The 4:15 train to Central Station is delayed by approximately 20 minutes due to a signal failure on the northern line.We apologize for the inconvenience." When will the train now depart?

Listen to the announcement: "Attention passengers.
The 4:15 train to Central Station is delayed by approximately 20 minutes due to a signal failure on the northern line.
We apologize for the inconvenience." When will the train now depart?