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TOEIC Listening Part 4: Short Talks - Exercise 8

Part 4. Directions.
You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speaker says in each talk.
Select the best response to each question, (A), (B), (C), or (D).
The talks will not be printed and will be spoken only one time.

Questions 1-3 refer to the following talk and map.

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Conference Center Floor Plan

Main Hall
(North)
Room B:
Registration
(West)
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Room A:
Workshops
(East)
Cafeteria
(South)

1. Who is the speaker addressing?

    Hotel guests

    University students

    Conference attendees

    Museum visitors

2. Look at the graphic. Where should listeners go to get their badges?

    Room A

    Room B

    Main Hall

    Cafeteria

3. What will take place in Room A?

    Keynote speeches

    Registration

    Lunch service

    Workshop sessions

Questions 4-6 refer to the following announcement.

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4. What is causing the delay?

    Severe weather

    A technical problem

    Track maintenance

    A security incident

5. What change has been made to the service?

    The train has been canceled

    The destination has changed

    The departure platform has changed

    The ticket price has been reduced

6. Where should passengers with connections go?

    To the information desk

    To Platform 9

    To the ticket office

    To the main exit

Questions 7-9 refer to the following speech.

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7. Where is this talk taking place?

    At a restaurant

    At a hotel

    At an airport

    At a conference center

8. Which facility is available at all hours?

    The restaurant

    The swimming pool

    The business center

    The fitness center

9. When does breakfast service end?

    At nine AM

    At ten AM

    At eleven AM

    At noon

Questions 10-12 refer to the following announcement.

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10. Where is this announcement being made?

    At an airport terminal

    On a train

    On an airplane

    At a bus station

11. What are passengers asked to do?

    Turn off electronic devices

    Prepare their seats for landing

    Fill out customs forms

    Remain in their seats until stopped

12. What will happen in fifteen minutes?

    Refreshments will be served

    The movie will begin

    Boarding will commence

    The aircraft will land

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Questions 1-3

Narrator: Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following talk and map.

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the annual Technology Leadership Conference. I'm Marcus, and I'll be helping you get oriented before we begin today's sessions. If you take a look at the map in your welcome packet, you'll see the layout of our conference center. The main hall is straight ahead to the north, and that's where our keynote presentations will take place. Now, if you haven't picked up your name badge and conference materials yet, please go to the room that's directly opposite the workshop room. You'll need your badge to enter all the sessions today. Once you've registered, feel free to grab some coffee in the cafeteria to the south before we kick off the opening keynote at nine o'clock sharp. The workshop sessions in Room A will begin after the lunch break. Any questions? Great, let's get you registered.

Questions 4-6

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

Attention all passengers. This is an important service announcement. The four-fifteen express service to London Paddington is currently delayed due to a signal failure between this station and Greenford Junction. Engineers are working to resolve the issue, but we do not have an estimated departure time at this moment. Additionally, please note that when the service does resume, the train will now depart from Platform 9 instead of Platform 4 as originally scheduled. Please listen for further announcements regarding the revised departure time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to your journey. Passengers with connecting services should speak to a member of staff at the information desk for assistance with alternative travel arrangements. Thank you for your patience.

Questions 7-9

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

Good evening, everyone, and welcome to the Grand Pacific Hotel. My name is Michael, and I'm the guest services manager here. On behalf of our entire staff, I'd like to thank you for choosing to stay with us during your visit. I just want to take a moment to tell you about some of our facilities and services. Breakfast is served daily in the lobby restaurant from six AM until nine AM, and it's included with your room rate. Our fitness center on the second floor is open twenty-four hours a day, so you can work out whenever it suits your schedule. The outdoor swimming pool is located on the rooftop and is open from seven AM until ten PM. Please note that towels are provided poolside. If you need anything during your stay, don't hesitate to contact the front desk. We hope you enjoy your time with us.

Questions 10-12

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

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your cabin crew speaking. We are now beginning our descent into Vancouver International Airport, where the local time is three forty-five PM and the weather is partly cloudy with a temperature of eighteen degrees Celsius. In preparation for landing, please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright and locked positions. All carry-on luggage should be stowed securely in the overhead compartments or under the seat in front of you. Please also ensure that your seatbelt is securely fastened. We will be touching down in approximately fifteen minutes. On behalf of Captain Williams and the entire crew, we'd like to thank you for flying with Pacific Airways today. We hope you had a pleasant flight and wish you a wonderful stay in Vancouver or safe travels to your final destination.

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