TOEIC Listening Part 3: Conversations - Exercise 8

Questions 1-3

Narrator: Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation and weather forecast.

Man: I just checked the weather forecast for the company picnic, and we've got a problem. It's showing heavy rain all day on Friday.

Woman: That's unfortunate. We've already sent out the invitations, and everything is set up to be outdoors. We can't exactly have a barbecue in the rain.

Man: Exactly. We need to move it to a different day. What about Sunday? The weather looks perfect.

Woman: Sunday won't work. It's a public holiday, and a lot of people have already made plans with their families. I don't think we'd get a good turnout.

Man: Right, I forgot about that. So that leaves Saturday. It's cloudy, but at least it should stay dry.

Woman: Saturday it is, then. I'll update the invitations and send out a notice this afternoon.

Questions 4-6

Narrator: Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.

Woman: I've been going through the results of the customer satisfaction survey we sent out last month. The feedback is mostly positive, but there's one issue that keeps coming up.

Man: What's that?

Woman: People love the product itself, the quality, the taste, everything. But a lot of them are complaining about the packaging. They say it's too difficult to open.

Man: That's interesting. I've actually heard the same thing from a few people in my family. They said they needed scissors to get into it.

Woman: Exactly. I think we need to bring this to the design team and see if there's a way to make it more user-friendly without compromising the seal.

Man: Good idea. Should I set up a meeting with them for sometime this week?

Woman: Yes, please. The sooner we address this, the better.

Questions 7-9

Narrator: Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.

Man: So I heard the move to the new building has been confirmed for next month. Do we have any details yet about how it's going to work?

Woman: Yes, facilities sent out a memo this morning. Packing crates will be delivered to each department on Monday. Everyone is responsible for packing their own desk and personal items.

Man: That makes sense. What about the larger equipment, like computers and printers?

Woman: The IT team will handle all the electronics. They're going to disconnect everything on the Thursday before the move and set it back up in the new location over the weekend.

Man: Good to know. I'll make sure my team is ready. Is there anything else we need to do?

Woman: Just label your boxes clearly with your name and department. That way everything ends up in the right place.

Questions 10-12

Narrator: Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.

Woman: Excuse me, I need some help. I was supposed to be on the connecting flight to Sydney, but it left without me. My first flight from Vancouver was delayed by almost two hours.

Man: I'm very sorry to hear that. Let me look up your booking and see what we can do. Could I have your name, please?

Woman: It's Sarah Mitchell. I'm really frustrated because I have an important meeting tomorrow afternoon, and I can't miss it.

Man: I completely understand, Ms. Mitchell. Unfortunately, that was the last flight to Sydney tonight. The next available departure is tomorrow morning at seven fifteen. I can book you on that flight at no additional charge.

Woman: I suppose that's my only option. But where am I supposed to stay tonight?

Man: We'll provide you with a voucher for the airport hotel, along with meal vouchers for dinner and breakfast. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience.