Part 3: Conversations, in the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC).
AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS
Questions 41-43:
Man: Could you tell me where you keep the paper cups? I've looked everywhere, but I can't seem to find them.
Woman: There should be some in the cabinet over the sink. That's where we usually keep them.
Man: I already looked there. You must be all out of cups. I guess I'll have to go down to the coffee shop and get a cup of tea there.
Woman: Oh, you wanted hot drink cups, not water cups. I have some right here in the supply closet. There's sugar in here, too, if you want it, and there's milk in the refrigerator.
Man: OK, great. Thanks. Now, is there something I can use to heat the water up in?
Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation.
Woman: Here's your key, Mr. Smith. You're in room three ten on the third floor. The elevator is just over there. Oh, and check-out time tomorrow is at noon.
Man: That won't be a problem. I'll need to leave here by 5:30 in the morning to catch an early flight.
Woman: Will you need a wake-up call, then?
Man: Yes, please. Could you have someone call me at 4:45? And since I'm leaving so early, I'll just go ahead and settle my bill now.
Questions 47 through 49.
Man: I know I'm late. I'm sorry. I left home early, but traffic was tied up all over the city because of the weather, and my bus was late again. (...)
Questions 50 through 52.
- I need a screwdriver. Do you mind if I borrow yours?
- Go right ahead. It's in my toolbox in the closet, but please don't forget to return it soon. I don't want to lose it, and I'll need to use it later, anyhow.
- Don't worry. You'll have it back before lunch. I just need it for a few minutes to tighten up some screws on this bookshelf.
- Just put it on my desk when you're done. I'll use it to fix that squeaky chair before I go home tonight.
Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following conversation.
Man: We always start our vacation the first week of August, and we spend the whole month out of town. We've been doing this for years.
Woman: You're lucky you can take such a nice long vacation. Two or three weeks really isn't enough, is it?
Man: No, it isn't. We're renting a house by the lake this time. I'm really looking forward to swimming everyday.
Woman: Well, to each his own, I guess. I like to spend my vacations traveling to different cities. 1 like to be in a different place each day.
Man: I find it more relaxing to stay in just one place. I remember when I was young, we always spent vacations at the lake. That's why I like to go there now.
Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation.
Woman: Could you help me choose some long-sleeved shirts for my husband? He takes a size sixteen. It's for his birthday, so I'd like to find something really nice.
Man: Would you be interested in these? They're one-hundred percent cotton, and look how nice the details are. They're on sale this week for just 25 dollars apiece. That's a real bargain for shirts as nicely made as these.
Woman: They're just right. That stitching around the cuffs and collars is very nice. I'll take two of the gray ones.
Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation.
Woman: We ordered those new program brochures over a week ago, didn't we? Haven't they come back from the printer yet?
Man: Yes, they have. They got here this morning. They're in those two white boxes on the floor of the supply room.
Woman: Good. They got here just in time. I have to mail a hundred of them to Singapore this afternoon so that they'll have them in time for their conference.
Man: Well, you'll find plenty there. We ordered a thousand.
Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation.
Man: Wendy, it's three o'clock. The meeting was at two. Do you realize that's the second meeting you've missed this week? What's going on with you?
Woman: Why didn't you call me this morning to remind me that it was today? You know what a terrible memory 1 have, and I have so much on my mind right now with this project deadline.
Man: I called six times, but I couldn't get through. Your line was busy all morning. Anyhow, the next meeting is on Friday, and you'd better be there.
Woman: I will be if you call me Thursday to remind me about it.
Questions 68 through 70.
Man: Do you need me to do something for you? I'm still eating breakfast.
Woman: Well, after you finish eating, can you drive me to school?
Man: I don't see why you can't walk. It's a warm sunny day, and you could use the fresh air and exercise.
Woman: Yes, it's a nice day now, but it might rain later. I heard it on the weather report.
Man: Well, then, you'll just walk to school now, and if it rains later, you can always take a bus home.
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CORRECT ANSWERS
41.B -42.D -43.A -44.C -45.C -46.A -47.B -48.B -49.B -50.B -51.A -52.C -53.D -54.A -55.B -56.B -57.D -58.D -59.A -60.C -61.C -62.B -63.B -64.B -65.A -66.B -67.D -68.C -69.A -70.C
