LISTENING TEST Part 1: Picture Description The directions for Part 1 of the TOEIC' appear on the test as follows: Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear four statements about each picture in your textbook. After listening to all four statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Then, find the number of that question on your answer sheet and mark your answer. The statements will be spoken only one time, and are not printed in your test book.
Look at the sample below. 
Now listen to the four statements.
(A) The woman is using a musical instrument.
(B) The woman is typing on a computer.
(C) The woman is playing a video game.
(D) The woman is sitting behind the table.
Statement (B), "The woman is typing on a computer," best describes what you see in the picture. Therefore, you should choose answer (B). TIPS - Preview the picture before the statements are read. Ask yourself, 'Who?" "What?" "Where?"
- Focus on the meaning of the statements as a whole.
- Answer the question as quickly as possible. If you don't know the answer, guess and begin previewing the next picture.
TRICKS - Incorrect answers may contain similar sounding words.
e.g. The woman is tying on a computer. - Incorrect answers may give wrong pronouns, numbers, and locations.
e.g. He is typing on a computer. / There are two computers./ The woman is sitting under the sofa. - Incorrect answers may include a correct word.
e.g. The computer is for sale./ The woman is sitting with some friends. Part 2: Questions and Responses
The directions for Part 2 of the TOEIC® appear on the test as follows: Directions: In this section you will hear a question or statement followed by three responses. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet. Again, each response will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book.
Now listen to the four statements.
You will hear:
Good morning, John.
How are you?
You will also hear:
(A) I'm fine, thank you.
(B) I'm in the living room.
(C) My name is John.
The best response to the question "How are you?" is choice (A), "I'm fine, thank you." Therefore, you should choose answer (A). TIPS - The first word of the question will help you to know what kind ofanswer is required.
What, where, who, why, how-ask for information.
Do, does, did, are, is, will, can-usually need a yes/no answer. - Questions that contain "or" and require a choice never have yes/no answers.
"Did you stay home or go out last night?" "I went to a movie." - Sometimes you will hear a statement, not a question. However, it still requires an answer.
"Thanks for dinner." "You're welcome." TRICKS - Pay attention to words that sound the same (homonyms).
e.g. two, too, to - Look out for tag questions that are added to the end of statements.
e.g. "That movie was great, wasn't it?" - Watch out for indirect answers. Sometimes the answer to a yes/no question does not include the words "yes" or "no."
e.g. "Is there enough gas in the car?" "I just filled it yesterday. Part 3: Short Conversations
The directions for Part 3 of the TOEIC® appear on the test as follows: Directions: In this section of the test, you will hear a number of conversations between two people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what is said in each conversation. You must select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Each conversation will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book. TIPS - Look at the question before the dialog begins. If you have time, look at the answers as well.
- While you are listening to the dialog, try to imagine where the speakers are.
- Read all the answers before making your choice.
TRICKS - Watch out for answers that are true, but not related to the question. Don't answer too quickly. Read all the options before you choose.
- Watch out for distracting numbers. These may include dates, times, and numbers of things or people. Preview the question to help you listen for the right information.
Part 4: Short Talks
The directions for Part 4 of the TOEIC® appear on the test as follows: Directions: In this section of the test, you will hear a number of short talks given by a single speaker. Again, you must answer three questions about what is said in each talk. Choose the most appropriate response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Each talk will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book. TIPS - Listen closely to the introduction preceding the talk. It will tell you the number of the questions related to the talk. It will also tell you what type of information you will hear (news report, weather report, advertisement, recorded message, announcement, etc.).
- Try to preview the questions before the talk begins. This will help you listen for the information required by the questions.
- Begin to answer the questions as soon as the talk is finished. Don't wait for the speaker.
TRICKS - Watch out for the same traps that are in Parts 1-3.
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