TOEIC Short Talks Comprehension (Part 4) Questions and Answers

Question 1

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following radio advertisement.

(Audio Transcript) 'Are you tired of slow internet speeds that can't keep up with your busy life? Do you experience frustrating buffering when trying to stream your favorite shows? Then it's time to switch to SwiftNet Fiber Optics! For a limited time, new customers can get our Gigaspeed package for just fifty dollars a month for the first year. That's a full gigabit of download speed, fast enough for the whole family to stream, game, and work from home without any slowdowns. And if you sign up online by this Friday, we'll waive the seventy-five-dollar installation fee. Don't wait! Visit us at swiftnet.com to check availability in your area and make the switch today. SwiftNet: Internet that moves at the speed of you.'

1. What product is being advertised?

Accepted Answer

An internet service

Answer

A cable television package

Answer

A home security system

Answer

A mobile phone plan

Question 2

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following radio advertisement.

(Audio Transcript) 'Are you tired of slow internet speeds that can't keep up with your busy life? Do you experience frustrating buffering when trying to stream your favorite shows? Then it's time to switch to SwiftNet Fiber Optics! For a limited time, new customers can get our Gigaspeed package for just fifty dollars a month for the first year. That's a full gigabit of download speed, fast enough for the whole family to stream, game, and work from home without any slowdowns. And if you sign up online by this Friday, we'll waive the seventy-five-dollar installation fee. Don't wait! Visit us at swiftnet.com to check availability in your area and make the switch today. SwiftNet: Internet that moves at the speed of you.'

2. How can new customers avoid paying the installation fee?

Accepted Answer

By signing up online before the weekend

Answer

By calling a specific phone number

Answer

By purchasing a one-year contract

Answer

By referring a friend to the service

Question 3

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following radio advertisement.

(Audio Transcript) 'Are you tired of slow internet speeds that can't keep up with your busy life? Do you experience frustrating buffering when trying to stream your favorite shows? Then it's time to switch to SwiftNet Fiber Optics! For a limited time, new customers can get our Gigaspeed package for just fifty dollars a month for the first year. That's a full gigabit of download speed, fast enough for the whole family to stream, game, and work from home without any slowdowns. And if you sign up online by this Friday, we'll waive the seventy-five-dollar installation fee. Don't wait! Visit us at swiftnet.com to check availability in your area and make the switch today. SwiftNet: Internet that moves at the speed of you.'

3. What is the main benefit of the 'Gigaspeed' package mentioned in the talk?

Accepted Answer

It is very fast.

Answer

It includes free streaming service subscriptions.

Answer

It is available in all areas.

Answer

It does not require a contract.

Question 4

Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following announcement.

(Audio Transcript) 'Good morning, and welcome to the annual conference for the National Association of Urban Planners. My name is Elena Vance, and I'm the director of the association. We're thrilled to have you all here in Chicago. Before we begin with our keynote address from Mayor Davison, I'd like to make a quick announcement regarding this afternoon's schedule. The 'Sustainable Cities' workshop, originally scheduled for 2 P.M. in Room 101, has been moved to the Grand Ballroom to accommodate a larger than expected number of attendees. The time, 2 P.M., remains the same. Also, please remember to visit the exhibitor hall during the lunch break to see the latest innovations in planning software. Enjoy the conference.'

4. Who is the intended audience for this announcement?

Accepted Answer

Conference attendees

Answer

City mayors

Answer

Software developers

Answer

Hotel staff

Question 5

Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following announcement.

(Audio Transcript) 'Good morning, and welcome to the annual conference for the National Association of Urban Planners. My name is Elena Vance, and I'm the director of the association. We're thrilled to have you all here in Chicago. Before we begin with our keynote address from Mayor Davison, I'd like to make a quick announcement regarding this afternoon's schedule. The 'Sustainable Cities' workshop, originally scheduled for 2 P.M. in Room 101, has been moved to the Grand Ballroom to accommodate a larger than expected number of attendees. The time, 2 P.M., remains the same. Also, please remember to visit the exhibitor hall during the lunch break to see the latest innovations in planning software. Enjoy the conference.'

5. What has been changed about the 'Sustainable Cities' workshop?

Accepted Answer

Its location

Answer

Its topic

Answer

Its time

Answer

Its speaker

Question 6

Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following announcement.

(Audio Transcript) 'Good morning, and welcome to the annual conference for the National Association of Urban Planners. My name is Elena Vance, and I'm the director of the association. We're thrilled to have you all here in Chicago. Before we begin with our keynote address from Mayor Davison, I'd like to make a quick announcement regarding this afternoon's schedule. The 'Sustainable Cities' workshop, originally scheduled for 2 P.M. in Room 101, has been moved to the Grand Ballroom to accommodate a larger than expected number of attendees. The time, 2 P.M., remains the same. Also, please remember to visit the exhibitor hall during the lunch break to see the latest innovations in planning software. Enjoy the conference.'

6. According to the speaker, what can be found in the exhibitor hall?

Accepted Answer

New planning software

Answer

Lunch and refreshments

Answer

Copies of the keynote address

Answer

The 'Sustainable Cities' workshop