TOEIC
TOEIC Listening Part 3: Conversations - Exercise 2
Part 3. Directions.
You will hear some conversations between two or more people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation.
Select the best response to each question, (A), (B), (C), or (D).
The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
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Questions 1-3
Narrator: Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
Man: Hi, I have a reservation for tonight. The name is Peterson, Michael Peterson.
Woman: Good evening, sir. Let me check that for you. Hmm, I'm not seeing a reservation under Peterson. Could you spell your last name for me?
Man: P-E-T-E-R-S-O-N. I booked it online last week. Actually, I have the confirmation email right here on my phone if that helps.
Woman: Oh, that would be very helpful. Let me see... Ah, I see what happened. The booking was entered under your first name, Michael, rather than your last name. I do apologize for the confusion.
Man: No problem, as long as I have a room!
Woman: Absolutely. You're all set in Room 412. Here's your key card. The elevators are just around the corner to your left.
Questions 4-6
Narrator: Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
Woman: Excuse me, I'd like to return this shirt. I bought it last weekend, but when I got home I realized the color doesn't match what I needed it for.
Man: Of course, I can help you with that. Do you have your receipt?
Woman: Unfortunately, no. I think I threw it away by accident. But I paid with my credit card, would that work instead?
Man: I understand. The thing is, our store policy requires a receipt for cash refunds. However, since you have the card, I can verify the purchase in our system and offer you store credit for the full amount.
Woman: That's fine with me. I'll probably just pick out a different color anyway.
Man: Perfect. Let me just scan the item and pull up the transaction. This will only take a moment.
Questions 7-9
Narrator: Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
Woman: Good morning, Riverside Dental Clinic. How may I help you?
Man: Hello, this is Thomas Wright. I have an appointment scheduled for this Thursday at two o'clock, but I'm afraid I need to reschedule. Something's come up at work.
Woman: I see. Let me check what we have available. Is there a particular day that works better for you?
Man: Ideally sometime next week. My schedule should be much clearer by then. My manager just informed me about an important client meeting on Thursday that I can't miss.
Woman: Alright, I have an opening next Tuesday at nine in the morning. Would that suit you?
Man: Tuesday morning works perfectly. Thank you for fitting me in.
Woman: You're welcome, Mr. Wright. We'll see you next Tuesday at nine. Have a good day.
Questions 10-12
Narrator: Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
Woman: So this is the main office area. As you can see, it's about two thousand square feet with plenty of natural light from these floor-to-ceiling windows.
Man: The view is really impressive. You can see the whole city center from here. But I have to say, we're on a fairly busy street. I'm a bit concerned about the noise level during the day. Our staff need to make a lot of phone calls.
Woman: That's a very common concern with downtown properties. But I should mention that all the windows in this building were replaced last year with double-glazed, soundproof glass. You'd be surprised how quiet it is even during rush hour.
Man: Oh, that's reassuring. What about parking? Do tenants have access to the garage downstairs?
Woman: Yes, the lease includes five reserved spaces in the underground garage, with the option to rent additional ones if needed.
