Lightway English Center – Exam Listening Practice

Mixed TOEIC & IELTS Listening Practice • 30 Questions • Suggested time: about 10 minutes

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Part 1 — Short Statements

Listen to each short statement and choose the sentence with the closest meaning.

The browser will read Questions 1–5 in order.

1. Choose the best paraphrase.

A.The meeting has already ended. B.The room has been booked. C.The conference was canceled. D.The room is being cleaned.

2. Choose the best paraphrase.

A.The truck has broken down. B.The packages are being opened. C.The driver is checking a map. D.Boxes are being put onto a delivery vehicle.

3. Choose the best paraphrase.

A.She is checking a document before the meeting. B.She is writing the meeting minutes. C.She has lost the document. D.She is leaving the office.

4. Choose the best paraphrase.

A.The store will open later than usual. B.The store is moving to another building. C.The store will close early today. D.The store is closed for the whole week.

5. Choose the best paraphrase.

A.The report must be printed before lunch. B.The report was sent yesterday. C.The report is no longer needed. D.The report should be finished by midday.

Part 2 — Question & Response

Listen to each question and choose the most appropriate response.

Questions 6–10 will be read in order.

6. Choose the best response.

A.I’ll send it this afternoon. B.Yes, the invoice is expensive. C.At the accounting office. D.About fifty dollars.

7. Choose the best response.

A.The train station is crowded. B.Yes, I’ll take the 8:30 one. C.For about three hours. D.No, I didn’t buy a ticket.

8. Choose the best response.

A.Because the manager requested a revision. B.Yes, the report is on the desk. C.At ten pages long. D.By express delivery.

9. Choose the best response.

A.I met her last month. B.It was delivered yesterday. C.On the second floor, next to reception. D.At around twenty people.

10. Choose the best response.

A.Yes, but only the morning session. B.The seminar room is large. C.About marketing strategy. D.I usually arrive early.

Part 3 — Short Conversations

Listen to two short conversations. Answer three questions for each conversation.

11. Why is the woman speaking to the man?

A.To cancel a client meeting B.To ask about a change in the schedule C.To request a vacation day D.To complain about a customer

12. What problem does the man mention?

A.The meeting room is unavailable. B.The client has not arrived. C.He has another meeting at the original time. D.The report is incomplete.

13. What will the woman probably do next?

A.Call the client to confirm a new time B.Print the report C.Reserve a hotel room D.Leave the office early

14. Where are the speakers most likely?

A.At a hotel front desk B.At an airport check-in counter C.At a restaurant D.At a bank

15. What issue does the traveler have?

A.Her passport has expired. B.Her suitcase is over the weight limit. C.Her flight has been canceled. D.She has lost her ticket.

16. What does the employee suggest?

A.Buying another ticket B.Taking some items out of the suitcase C.Changing the flight time D.Using a different passport

Part 4 — Short Talk

Listen to the announcement and answer Questions 17–21.

17. What is the purpose of the announcement?

A.To advertise a new museum B.To give instructions for a training session C.To explain a flight delay D.To introduce a new employee

18. Where will the training be held?

A.Room 205 B.Room 215 C.Room 305 D.Room 315

19. What time should participants arrive?

A.8:15 B.8:30 C.8:45 D.9:00

20. What should participants bring?

A.A laptop B.A printed report C.Their employee ID card D.A lunch box

21. What will happen after the morning session?

A.Participants will take a short quiz. B.There will be a lunch break. C.The training will end. D.Everyone will move to another building.

Part 5 — Note Completion

Listen and complete the notes. Type ONE OR TWO WORDS and/or A NUMBER.

Community Photography Course

22. Course begins: ________

23. Classes are held on: ________ evenings

24. Course fee: $ ________

25. Students should bring: ________

26. Teacher’s name: ________

Part 6 — Detailed Listening

Listen to the short talk about remote work and answer Questions 27–30.

27. According to the speaker, what has changed most in many workplaces?

A.Employees work fewer hours. B.More employees work away from the office. C.Companies hire fewer workers. D.Most meetings have disappeared.

28. What problem does the speaker mention?

A.Online communication can create misunderstandings. B.Employees have too much office space. C.Video calls are too expensive. D.Managers no longer need reports.

29. One advantage mentioned is greater ________.

30. Companies should improve their ________ systems.

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