TOEIC Listening Practice Notes

Listening Practice Steps

  • Step 1: Preparation

  • Open the transcript and translate each section and question for better understanding.

  • Purpose: Enhance vocabulary and improve English reflexes.

  • Step 2: Highlight Important Information

  • Identify and highlight key information and record the codes containing correct answers.

  • Step 3: Active Listening

  • Play the audio while reading the transcript.

  • Read each dialogue aloud, focusing on every line. Repeat this process for each section 3-5 times to grasp the content thoroughly.

  • Step 4: Answering Questions

  • Listen to the audio again and select the correct answers; aim for an accuracy rate of over 80% (i.e., 25 out of 30 questions).

  • Step 5: Save Audio

  • Download the audio for future listening, enabling practice during any free time.

Conversation 1: Timing and Arrangement

Key Points:

  • Context: Conversation likely in an office.
  • Scenario:
  • Man had car trouble, took train (20 minutes longer).
  • Meeting in half an hour; location change suggested.
  • Questions and Answers:
  1. Location of the conversation: (A) At an office.
  2. Transportation method: (C) By train.
  3. Meeting schedule: (D) In 30 minutes.

Conversation 2: Rescheduling Appointments

Key Points:

  • Context: Man requests to reschedule a client meeting due to car repairs.
  • Scenario:
  • Car repair expected to finish by 10 AM, new client time at 11 AM.
  • Questions and Answers:
  1. Request to Susan: (B) Change an appointment time.
  2. Tomorrow morning action: (A) Have his car fixed.
  3. Seeing clients start time: (C) At 11 AM.

Conversation 3: Assembly Line Concerns

Key Points:

  • Context: Woman expresses worry about production rate; machine malfunction.
  • Scenario: Suggestion to replace the faulty machine to avoid assembly line shutdown.
  • Questions and Answers:
  1. Concern topic: (A) The rate of production.
  2. Recommendation from men: (C) Replacing some equipment.
  3. Next action: (A) Check with a supplier.

Conversation 4: Access Issues

Key Points:

  • Context: Man cannot log onto his computer due to an expired password.
  • Scenario: Instructions provided for obtaining a new password from technical services.
  • Questions and Answers:
  1. Man's issue: (C) He cannot access his computer.
  2. Next step: (B) Get a new password.
  3. Technical services office location: (C) Near the security office.

Conversation 5: Meeting Preparation

Key Points:

  • Context: Woman looking for a long power cord for a presentation.
  • Scenario: Suggests printing the presentation as an alternative.
  • Questions and Answers:
  1. What the woman is looking for: (D) A power cord.
  2. Reason for unavailability: (C) It is missing.
  3. Suggestion from the woman: (A) Printing some materials.

Conversation 6: Project Discussion

Key Points:

  • Context: Woman wants to discuss her project proposal.
  • Scenario: Man busy with client meetings; proposes to meet next week.
  • Questions and Answers:
  1. Discussion topic: (D) A project idea.
  2. Man's availability reason: (D) He has to meet clients.
  3. Implication of waiting until next week: (B) She does not want to rush a deadline.

Conversation 7: Access Card Issue

Key Points:

  • Context: Man has not received his access card yet.
  • Scenario: Woman suggests contacting the security office for resolution.
  • Questions and Answers:
  1. Man's problem: (C) He cannot open the door.
  2. Card receipt timing: (D) On Friday.

Conversation 8: Construction Awareness

Key Points:

  • Context: Man inquires about construction work in the lobby.
  • Scenario: Discussion about renovations to improve appearance; historical photos being added.
  • Questions and Answers:
  1. Recent company action: (B) Relocated some of its staff.
  2. Man's opinion on renovations: (C) He thinks a project is a good idea.
  3. Implication about the company: (A) It has been operating for a long time.

Conversation 9: Customer Feedback

Key Points:

  • Context: Discussion about unhappy customers.
  • Scenario: Recent complaints about transportation delays affecting customer satisfaction.
  • Questions and Answers:
  1. Speaker's workplace: (C) At a taxi company.
  2. Customer in discussion: (B) Jean Harvey.
  3. Next step to be taken: (B) Review customer complaints.