TOEIC Question-Response Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

You hear: 'Excuse me, is this seat taken?' Which response is most natural?

Accepted Answer

No, please feel free to sit down.

Answer

The question asks whether the seat is occupied. 'No, please feel free to sit down' is a polite and direct answer inviting the person to take the seat.

Question 2

You hear: 'Should I print the agenda for the morning briefing?' Which response fits best?

Accepted Answer

That would be helpful — please make ten copies.

Answer

The question is an offer to help with a task. Accepting the offer and specifying the number of copies needed is the most practical and complete response.

Question 3

You hear: 'Can you tell me where the nearest post office is?' Which response is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

There's one on the corner of Park Street and Fifth Avenue.

Answer

A 'where' question asks for a location. Giving a specific street address or landmark directly answers where the post office is.

Question 4

You hear: 'What did the manager say about the overtime policy?' Which response is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

She said overtime would be compensated at double the standard rate.

Answer

'What did the manager say' asks for the content of the manager's statement. Reporting what she said about compensation directly answers the question.

Question 5

You hear: 'Which department handles customer complaints?' Which response is best?

Accepted Answer

Customer service takes care of all complaints.

Answer

The question asks which department handles complaints. Naming 'customer service' as the responsible department directly answers the question.

Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) Practice Test

Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) Practice Test

TOEIC Question-Response Questions and Answers 2