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Succeed in TOEIC Justifications of the Answers
(A) is incorrect as the question does not ask how long the woman has 43. (B) They are co-workers as they are sitting behind computers and
been looking for a house. (C) answers as if the man has brought her a also talk about their manager.
present for moving into her house. 44. (D) The woman says she knows others are having problems too
24. (A) The woman is questioning whether the briefcase belongs to and she’ll try to arrange an extension.
Ben. The man agrees and says he is certain it does. (B) uses the word 45. (A) The man wanted to inform the woman that he won’t finish his
‘brief’ in an incorrect way, the brief here means short. The brief in the report on time.
question refers to a case used to carry documents in. (C) is incorrect; 46. (D) The man refers to Mrs Johnson in a polite way and she deals
the man is asking a question. He does not make a statement that the with the situation with authority.
briefcase is Ben’s. 47. (B) Her eyes were sparkling and she had a huge smile when she
25. (C) The man is inquiring about whether the coat is on discount. told the woman the news about the job offer.
The woman replies that it is and it is half the usual price. (A) The 48. (C) The woman answers she thinks Laura might take the job
question is asking whether the coat is on sale so the answer can’t be because she looked happy.
about having a blue coat. (B) uses the word ‘sale’ to mean ‘sail’ as 49. (B) The man says that Australia is far away and she would miss
used in a boat on water. The question doesn’t refer to sailing and the her family.
woman’s preference for it. 50. (C) The man was surprised because he thought the woman had
26. (C) The woman wants to know a name. The man replies with what been excited about it last week.
the new secretary is called. (A) The question doesn’t ask ‘where’ the 51. (B) The woman feels she would probably only use it at weekends.
secretary is. (B) The question doesn’t ask how good the new secre- 52. (C) He thinks if she rented a car she would be much less likely
tary is at her work. to go on a trip
27. (B) The question wants to know whether the food has been made 53. (C) She doesn’t know what to do and feels uncomfortable about
yet. The woman replies it has been made and it is waiting on the table. why her work mate doesn’t speak to her.
(A) The question isn’t asking whether the woman is prepared herself. 54. (C) She’s unhappy because unless she speaks first, her work
(C) The word prepared in this question refers to preparing a meal, mixing mate acts as if she doesn’t see her.
food together, not that something has broken and needs to be repaired. 55. (A) He tells the woman to ask her work mate if it bothers her if
28. (C) The question is asking whether someone would like to go to the she talks to her.
theatre. The man replies in agreement that he likes the woman’s idea. (A) 56. (D) The man really can’t stand tomatoes.
The word ‘treat’ in this question means something special has been 57. (B) The man says it’s not the end of the world if he doesn’t eat
arranged for enjoyment. Not that a doctor or nurse treats a patient for an the salad because he has the steak and chips as well.
illness. (B) The question is not referring to treatment by a doctor or about 58. (D) The woman apologizes and offers to bring the man another
a hospital. This answer suggests the theatre is next to the hospital. salad.
29. (B) The man inquires whether the work that the woman has been 59. (A) The woman tells him his design for the park was original and
doing is completed yet. The woman replies that she hasn’t finished it fun.
yet, but is near to finishing. (A) This answer refers to the word ‘report’ 60. (A) The man really enjoyed it and said it was a fun space to work
meaning a broadcast from the news. But the question is referring to a with.
piece of work. (C) The question is not referring to a journalist or 61. (B) The woman is pleased they got the contract and thanks him
reporter of news. And is not asking about the quality of work. for his hard work.
30. (B) The woman wants to know if the man would want food. The 62. (A) A couple was interested in buying a house in town this week,
man replies that he would and he is extremely hungry. (A) This ques- therefore that would be Mr and Mrs Phillips, according to the graphic.
tion is not asking if the man is ‘angry’ but instead ‘hungry’, so the 63. (C) He doesn’t know what to do with himself all day.
man’s reply does not refer to food. (C) The question does not ask 64. (D) She will go to the store for a bite to eat.
whether the man has time to eat or not. 65. (C) They are discussing the memo for the design meeting not the
31. (C) The man is asking the woman whether she is unwell, whether meeting about the Parson Project.
she has a cold. The woman replies that she has been unwell and had 66. (B) She thinks management will be their usual annoying selves.
the cold for a while. (A) The man is not asking if the woman feels cold, 67. (B) He is tired of the meetings and would prefer to get on with the
in temperature, but if she has a cold; an illness. (B) is incorrect as the job.
man is referring to the woman and does not ask about someone else. 68. (A) The man thought it was her dream house, so he was surprised
when he was told she wasn't going to get it.
Listening - Part 3: Conversations 69. (A) They are referring to an over-budget house, with the budget
32. (B) Megan is unsure because she does not know if her presenta- being 200,000, therefore that is the countryside house, according to
tion is at the right level for her audience. the graphic.
33. (C) Megan is planning ahead; she doesn’t have to give her presen- 70. (D) He says she should rethink what is really important to her.
tation until the 10th and she has already finished it.
34. (A) Michael says he has a packed schedule but has free time on Listening - Part 4: Talks
the 5th and will help Megan. 71. (C) The building is a gallery of the Bradford family’s art collection.
35. (C) She wants to do voluntary work with disabled children. 72. (D) The Bradford family made their fortune from making and sell-
36. (B) The woman needs to come back the next morning. Anna, the ing beautiful clothes.
person who deals with volunteers, doesn’t work in the afternoon. 73. (A) Charles Bradford is the great grandfather of Alan Bradford.
37. (A) The man is very helpful; he provides information and solutions 74. (C) This change of platform is due to a problem with the signals.
for the woman. 75. (A) The express train to Atlanta is now departing at 11.30,
38. (D) The woman is annoyed because she will not be able to make therefore it is n.58963 train, according to the graphic.
the flight booked. 76. (D) As there have been signal problems, the Washington train
39. (B) The man made the mistake because he did not get the leaves from platform four.
required information from Elsie. 77. (C) John will be serving them tonight so he’s a waiter
40. (C) The woman is not available on Thursday because she has to 78. (A) Today’s delicious specials are; grilled salmon, roast chicken,
work until 8pm. mixed grill and steak with pepper.
41. (B) The woman would like to be at the seaside with her kids and 79. (C) He says that he will bring the dessert trolley round later as
Todd. there are too many tasty things to mention.
42. (C) The man jokingly suggests that they should be allowed to take 80. (B) The programme is called ‘The Sky at Night’; they have a
‘sun-days’ like sick-days. special guest to talk about light pollution.

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