Transcript toeic listening test 13

Questions 32 through 34

M: (32) Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest subway station is?

W: Of course. Umm… You just need to continue walking down this street for two blocks, and then turn left at the bank. Then walk for one block, and take another left. You’ll see the Hyland Street subway station right in front of you. It’s on Line 2.

M: Does that subway line go to the riverfront area? (33) I have tickets for a soccer game that starts in 20 minutes at Winkleman Stadium.

W: Yes, but to be honest, (34) the stadium isn’t that far from here. I’m sure you could walk there in about twenty minutes. It might be quicker than waiting on a subway.

Questions 38 through 40

W1:   Oh, no! The schedule just changed again, Imogene. Now it says (38) the next bus to Arlington won’t be here for another 30 minutes.

W2:   We can’t wait that long. We still have to get downtown from the station, so (39) we’d definitely miss our dinner reservation. It will be cancelled after 6:30.

W1:   Let’s see if we can ask for some help… Excuse me, if we can’t wait for the bus to Arlington, is there another way to get there? We need to be downtown as soon as possible.

M:     Well, there’s a subway station a couple blocks away. It runs frequently. You’ll have to transfer once, but (40) it won’t cost any extra if you use your metro card.

Questions 44 through 46

W: Elliot, you go to baseball games fairly often, right?

M: Yeah, at least once a month.

W: (44) I’m planning my friend’s birthday party for next Saturday, and I thought it might be fun to go to a game. Are there any good ones that day?

M: Well, two strong teams will face each other at Three River Stadium. And you’re in luck. (45) There’s a big discount on the tickets right now to draw more fans to the games.

W: Oh, perfect! Do you know of any places we could eat around there, too?

M: Honestly, just buy food at the ball park. The chili dogs are fantastic.

W: Ok. (46) I’ll message my friends right now and see if they’re interested. Thanks!

Questions 50 through 52

M: (50) I think I know why our mattress sales are down. (51) I’ve visited some of our competitors’ stores, and our prices are always higher than theirs.

W: I agree. A lot of customers come into our store to test how the mattresses feel, but then they leave and buy one somewhere else.

M: That’s a real problem. Any ideas on how we can fix this?

W: Well, there isn’t much we can do about the prices, but (52) we can include other benefits with a sale. Possibly offering free delivery, or throwing in a two-year warranty at no extra cost.

M: Actually, that’s a good plan. Then customers would be more likely to buy from our store.

Questions 56 through 58

W: Hiro, (56) I looked over the landscape design you’re making for the new football stadium. I’m really impressed!

M: I like it, too. (57) But the clients have a new request for the plans every day, so I don’t know what they really want. They’ve hired us before, right?

W: Yes, to work on some other properties. You can see the old work in the archives. It might help.

M: Hmm… I’ll do that. All these changes are making the deadline very tight, though. (58) It’s definitely time to change how we make our contracts.

W: How so?

M: 58) We should simply be able to extend the deadline if there are additional requests.

Questions 62 through 64

M: Roxanne, it’s Jaeden. I’m sorry, but I waited too long to buy a last-minute ticket, and (62) now the flight has completely sold out. I’ll have to catch the next flight to Pittsburgh.

W: Ah, I warned you! (63) Do you think you’ll make it in time for the client dinner, or should I cancel it?

M: I can if I take a taxi straight from the airport, but I definitely won’t arrive until after 6 o’clock.

W: Well, (64) I’ll message you the restaurant address so you’ll know where to go.

M: Thanks. You’re the best!

Questions 68 through 70

M: The weather is going to be terrible this weekend. (68) We have to choose another date for the memorial statue unveiling at Gramercy Park.

W: Check out the forecast on my weather app. You know, we could have it on a weekday.

M: True. And look here. (69) Sunny and 25° C would be perfect. Let’s do it then.

W: (70) I’ll call WTAP News to let the reporters know when to come.

M: Ah, I’m glad you remembered. I hope there aren’t any other big news stories planned for that day.

Questions 71 through 73

Thank you for calling Rocky Mountain Goods, the best place in town (71) for all your camping equipment and outdoor clothing. Unfortunately, the store is closed right now. Our normal business hours are 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., Monday through Saturday. Our customers will be pleased to know that due to surplus stock of tents and sleeping bags, (72) our summer sale has been extended by an additional two weeks. If you plan to visit our store, however, (73) please note that our parking lot is closed for resurfacing, so you will need to park elsewhere. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Questions 77 through 79

I’d like to thank you all for coming out to the final night of the (77) Gatlinburg Music Festival. I really enjoyed planning it again this year. Now, as you’re all aware, (78) this town has always been famous for being the home of some of the best country and folk guitarists and singers. But this fall, we’ll experience something new and exciting, as well as a little different. I’ve just finished making arrangements with (79) electronic musician and DJ Enrique Marquez, who’s agreed to perform at our very own Mulch Theater on April 4. Yes, that Enrique Marquez. It’s guaranteed to be a great time and a memorable evening, so make sure you reserve your tickets early.

Questions 83 through 85

There’s one last thing. Please remember that March will be our company’s fitness month. I know we’ve been busy lately, but the company wants everyone to make their health a priority. That’s why we’ll be dedicating four hours a week of office time to healthy activities. Since eating right is also an important part of fitness, (84) local chef Miranda Tucker will be giving weekly cooking demonstrations that will teach us how to prepare simple, nutritious, and delicious meals. So (83) (85) if any of you would like to attend her classes, or any of our other planned activities, sign up on this sheet that I’ll pass around.

Questions 89 through 91

Hello, this is Evelyn calling from Anfield Home Designs. I received your message regarding the changes you want to make to (89) the bedroom and living room designs I sent to you. It should be possible to change the dining table to the solid oak one you selected, but it’s just a little higher in price. You also mentioned that (90) you wanted to swap the sofa and chair set for the more expensive leather ones, but… we can’t stretch that far. Finally, regarding the carpet that you want to change, (91) please take a look at the samples that I have sent to you by courier. I’m sure you’ll find a color you like.

Questions 95 through 97

Good afternoon, Rex-Mart shoppers! (95) In honor of the national holiday, we’re offering huge sales on a variety of summer goods today. Most deals can be found in our flyer, but (96) we’re also announcing new savings every hour until 7 P.M., when we’ll close early for the holiday. For instance, just now, we’ve started a special deal at our deli for 10 percent off on all meats. The counters are fully stocked with everything you might need for a nice barbecue – sausages, steaks, chicken, and even fresh fish. And until the end of the hour, (97) the sausages will be an additional 15 percent off. You really don’t want to miss a sale like this!