TOEIC Short Talks Comprehension (Part 4) Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A weather report states: "Expect heavy rain throughout Tuesday, tapering off by Wednesday morning.
Thursday will be partly cloudy with temperatures returning to seasonal norms.
Travelers should plan accordingly." What will Wednesday's weather be like in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Rain tapering off

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Heavy rain continuing

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Clear and sunny

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Severe thunderstorms

Question 2

A conference organizer's announcement says: "Registration for the annual HR Summit closes on April 30th. Early registrants who sign up before April 15th will receive a 20% discount. Group registrations of five or more also qualify for the discount." Who qualifies for the discounted rate?

Accepted Answer

Those who register before April 15th or in groups of five or more

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Anyone who registers before April 30th

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Only group registrations of five or more

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Only previous attendees

Question 3

A store intercom message says: "Attention shoppers. For the next 30 minutes, all electronics on the second floor are an additional 15% off the already-reduced sale price. Limit two items per customer." What restriction applies to this offer?

Accepted Answer

Customers may purchase a maximum of two items

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Only loyalty card members qualify

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The discount applies on the first floor only

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The offer is only valid on weekdays

Question 4

A financial podcast segment states: "Consumer spending rose 1.2% last quarter, driven primarily by increased spending on travel and dining. Meanwhile, household savings rates fell to their lowest level in five years." What two trends does the report describe?

Accepted Answer

Higher consumer spending and lower savings

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Rising unemployment and falling production

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Increased manufacturing output and trade surpluses

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Growing investment and stable inflation

Question 5

A museum audio guide says: "You are standing in the Renaissance Gallery. The painting to your left, completed in 1502, depicts the merchant class of Florence. Photography is permitted in this room but flash photography is prohibited." What photography rule applies here?

Accepted Answer

Photography is allowed but flash must not be used

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No photography is allowed anywhere in the museum

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Photography with flash is allowed only with a permit

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Photography is limited to guided tour members

Question 6

A company president gives a recorded message: "This year we achieved record sales of 4.2 billion dollars, a 12% increase from last year. I want to thank our sales team for their extraordinary effort. Next year we aim to expand into three new markets." What does the president say about next year?

Accepted Answer

The company will enter three new markets

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Sales targets will be reduced to be realistic

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The sales team will be restructured

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A new product line will be launched