TOEIC® Listening Practice Test 10

照片内容：At a narrow workbench in a small jewelry shop, a jeweler wearing a magnifying eyepiece repairs the inside of an open wristwatch with fine tweezers, while tiny screwdrivers and watch parts are laid out on a cloth in front of him.

A:He's putting a watch on his wrist.

B:He's polishing a glass display case.

C:He's repairing a watch.

D:He's handing a ring to a customer.

照片内容：In a forest clearing surrounded by tall pine trees, three dome-shaped tents have been pitched on the grass around a ring of stones for a campfire, with a few folding chairs set up nearby; no people are visible.

A:Some tents have been set up in a clearing.

B:Campers are cooking over a fire.

C:A tent is being taken down.

D:Trees are being cut down in the forest.

照片内容：In a shoe store, a saleswoman kneels beside a seated male customer and measures the length of his foot with a metal sizing device, while an open shoebox sits on the carpet next to them and shelves of shoes line the wall.

A:The saleswoman is tying her shoelaces.

B:The customer is paying at the register.

C:Shoes are being placed on a shelf.

D:A customer's foot is being measured.

照片内容：On a city street closed to traffic, a large group of runners wearing numbered bibs jogs past a row of tall office buildings, while a few spectators stand behind a metal barrier at the edge of the road.

A:Cars are lined up at a traffic light.

B:Some people are taking part in a race.

C:The runners are stretching on the grass.

D:A barrier is being set up across the road.

照片内容：At a gas station on a clear afternoon, a woman in a denim jacket stands beside her silver car holding a fuel nozzle that is inserted into the car's tank, next to a pump with a digital display.

A:She's checking the air in a tire.

B:She's washing the car's windshield.

C:She's refueling her car.

D:She's paying inside the station.

照片内容：In an office hallway, a man in a short-sleeved shirt uses a pushpin to attach a printed notice to a cork bulletin board that is already covered with flyers and schedules.

A:He's tearing a poster off the wall.

B:He's posting a notice on a board.

C:He's writing on a whiteboard.

D:He's reading a newspaper in the hallway.

Where's the closest place to get a key copied?

There's a shop right by the subway entrance.

I made two copies of the report.

Please close the door behind you.

Does this jacket come in a larger size?

It's a large company.

It came yesterday afternoon.

I'll check in the stockroom for you.

Who's taking over Mr. Quintero's clients while he's on leave?

He took two weeks off.

About twenty clients.

They'll be shared among the team.

The restaurant is fully booked on Friday night.

I'm reading a good book.

How about Saturday instead?

The food was excellent.

How do you usually get to work?

I cycle unless it's raining.

At about eight-thirty.

I work in the sales department.

Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat?

Yes, please, I'd like that.

Whichever is closer to the front.

Please have a seat over there.

Didn't Ms. Kowalski reply to the invitation?

Yes, invite her too.

Only to say she might be late.

It's an invitation-only event.

When does the fireworks display begin tonight?

As soon as it gets dark.

Down by the river.

It was a great display.

Could you gift-wrap this for me, please?

We wrapped up the meeting at noon.

It's for my sister's birthday.

Of course, would you like a card with it?

What's the soup of the day?

Every day at noon.

Let me ask the chef.

Just a small bowl, please.

You've been to our Montreal office before, haven't you?

Only once, for a training course.

Before ten o'clock.

No, he hasn't.

Why is the water being shut off in our building today?

Turn it off when you leave.

About two liters a day.

Some old pipes are being replaced.

Do you need any help carrying those bags to your car?

Thanks, but I'm parked right outside.

I'll carry on working.

The bags were on sale.

How much is a one-day pass for the city trams?

Every fifteen minutes.

It depends on how many zones you need.

I passed the station.

The online registration form keeps showing an error message.

In a different format.

It keeps the room cool.

Have you filled in every required field?

Do you know if Dr. Rahimi is accepting new patients?

She was very patient with me.

You'd have to call her office to ask.

Yes, I accepted the offer.

Which of the two apartments is closer to the subway?

The one on Dorset Road, by a few minutes.

Close the windows before you leave.

Yes, I take the subway.

Let's leave early to beat the traffic.

I left it in the car.

We beat them three to one.

Good idea, the highway gets busy after four.

Have you checked in for your flight yet?

A checked bag costs extra.

Gate twelve, I think.

I'll do it on the way to the airport.

Who's going to welcome the visitors from Cairo tomorrow?

Leticia from sales will meet them in the lobby.

You're welcome, any time.

They're staying for three days.

Are you having that here, or would you like it to go?

It's a long way to go.

I'm meeting a friend here in a few minutes.

Yes, I've already eaten.

How long does it take to walk to the stadium from here?

About twenty minutes.

It holds forty thousand people.

Take the second exit.

The street festival starts on the twelfth, doesn't it?

It was a wonderful festival.

Twelve tickets, please.

They moved it to the fifteenth.

What should I bring to your housewarming party?

It's on Saturday evening.

Just yourself, really.

We bought the house in May.

My doctor told me to rest for a few days.

Then don't worry about tomorrow's meeting.

The rest of the team is here.

She's a family doctor.

W:Thanks for seeing me. As I mentioned on the phone, my embroidery business has grown a lot this year, and I'd like to finance a second machine. It's a twelve-head model that costs about forty thousand dollars.

M:Congratulations on the growth. For equipment loans, we usually lend up to eighty percent of the purchase price, with the machine itself as security. So you'd need to cover the remaining twenty percent.

W:That's fine. I've already set aside some savings for a down payment.

M:Excellent. Then I'll need your business tax returns for the last two years, plus a written quote from the equipment supplier. Oh, and if you set up automatic monthly repayments from your account here, we take a quarter of a percent off the interest rate.

W:That's definitely worth doing. I'll bring the tax returns in tomorrow morning.

M:Esme, I've just had a call from the owner of the diner we were filming in on Thursday. A pipe burst in their kitchen last night, and they've closed for repairs.

W:Oh no. The whole commercial is set in a diner. Is there anywhere else we could use on short notice?

M:I've already called the Starlight Diner out on Route Nine. They're happy for us to film there, but only after they close, so from eight P.M. onward.

W:Shooting at night means we'll need extra lighting, and the crew will be on overtime rates.

M:True, but it'd still cost less than pushing the shoot back. The client wants the final cut by the end of the month.

W:You're right. Go ahead and confirm the Starlight, and I'll tell the crew about the new call time.

W:Hiroshi, I've just run last month's figures. Forty-one patients didn't turn up for their appointments and never called to cancel.

M:Forty-one? That's nearly two full days of the doctors' time.

W:Exactly. And most of those appointments were booked more than three weeks in advance, so I think people simply forget.

M:We do send reminder letters, but they arrive a week or more before the visit.

W:That's what I wanted to propose. Our scheduling software can send a text message two days before each appointment, and patients can reply to confirm or cancel. It's included in our current subscription; we just have to switch it on.

M:Let's try it. Although I suspect a lot of the mobile numbers in our system are out of date.

W:Good point. I'll ask the reception staff to check everyone's number when they arrive.

M1:Thanks for coming in, Yasmin, Rohan. We've received an offer on your house from the couple who viewed it twice last week. They're offering eight thousand below the asking price.

W:Hmm. That's lower than we'd hoped. Did they give a reason?

M1:They mentioned that the kitchen needs updating. But the offer has no conditions attached, and they can complete the purchase in thirty days.

M2:Thirty days? Our new apartment won't be ready until the end of June.

W:That's true. We'd have nowhere to live for almost a month.

M1:Then we could make a counteroffer: accept their price, but ask to move the closing date to the first of July.

M2:I'd be comfortable with that. Could you contact them today?

M1:Certainly. I'll call their agent this afternoon.

W:Okay, we need to close the books for September by Friday. Obinna, how are the bank reconciliations going?

M1:Nearly done, but there's one gap. Larkhill Builders say they paid their eighteen-thousand-dollar invoice on the twelfth, but it never showed up in our account.

W:That's a lot of money. Do we know what happened?

M2:I think so. I asked them for the payment details, and they sent it to the account we closed in July, when we switched banks. The invoice we sent them still had the old account number printed on it.

W:So our invoice template was never updated? Mehmet, can you fix that today, before anything else goes out?

M2:Of course. And I'll contact our old bank. Since that account's closed, they should send the money back to Larkhill within a few days.

W:Good. Obinna, make a note of it for the auditors, so they know why the payment's late.

M:Great work on chapter six, Philippa. Before we go on, I should mention that the next three chapters are set in a small fishing village in Portugal, so there are a lot of Portuguese names for places and characters.

W:Yes, I noticed that when I was preparing. I've marked about thirty names I'm not sure how to pronounce.

M:The author has offered to help with that. She's traveling this week, but she could join a video call tomorrow morning to go through the list with you.

W:That would be ideal. Could she also record herself saying the names? Then I could play them back while I'm reading.

M:I'll ask her. In the meantime, let's skip ahead to chapter ten, which is set back in the city, and return to the village chapters after you've spoken with her.

W:Sounds good. Just give me five minutes to read through chapter ten first.

M:Hello, this is Barnaby calling from Westvale Medical Supplies about the order your clinic placed on Monday.

W:Oh, hi. Is something wrong?

M:Just one item. The examination table paper, the twenty-one-inch rolls, is on back order from the manufacturer until the middle of next month.

W:That's a problem. We go through about four rolls a day, and we're down to our last box.

M:I understand. We do stock another brand in the same size. It's a little thinner, but it's the same price, and I could deliver it with the rest of your order on Thursday.

W:Thinner paper does tear more easily, but we can't do without it. Send two boxes of the other brand for now, and please keep my original order open so we get our usual paper when it's back in stock.

M:Will do. I'll email you an updated invoice this afternoon.

M:Hello, is this Ms. Quiroga? My name's Neville, and I'm calling from Linwood Appraisal Services. Your bank has asked us to assess the value of your house as part of your refinancing application.

W:Oh, yes, they told me to expect your call.

M:Great. I'd like to arrange a visit sometime next week. It normally takes about an hour, and I'll need to see every room, including the attic and the garage.

W:Next week's tricky. I'm away for work from Monday to Thursday. Could you come on Friday?

M:I'm afraid Friday's fully booked. Is there anyone who could let me in earlier in the week?

W:My neighbor has a spare key, and she works from home. I'll ask her and call you back this evening.

M:Perfect. And if you've made any improvements recently, like a new roof or windows, please have the receipts ready. They can raise the value.

M:Hi, Ayumi, sorry to bother you. I just checked my pay statement, and the twelve hours of overtime I worked during the inventory count aren't on it.

W:Let me have a look. You're right, they're not there. It seems your manager approved your timesheet on Tuesday, but payroll closed on Monday at noon.

M:So I have to wait until the next pay date? That's three weeks away.

W:Normally, yes. But we run a small extra payment on the fifteenth for corrections like this one.

M:Oh, that would help a lot. Is there anything I need to do?

W:Just forward me the approval email from your manager so I have it on file. And you might remind her that the payroll deadline is Monday at noon.

M:I'll send it right now.

M:So, the broadcaster has confirmed our documentary for the Sunday evening slot, which is fifty-two minutes. Rosalie, how long is the current cut?

W1:Just under an hour, so we need to lose about eight minutes.

M:Any thoughts on where?

W1:The section on the lighthouse restoration runs twelve minutes, and much of it repeats points from the earlier interviews. I could cut it down to five without losing anything important.

W2:If you do that, please send me the new timing as soon as possible. The music for that section was written to fit the current edit, so I'll have to rework it.

M:Mariko, when would you need it by?

W2:Wednesday at the latest, if the final sound mix is still on the twentieth.

W1:I can have the shorter version ready by Tuesday afternoon.

W:Hi, this is Lorena Pacheco from Pacheco Interiors. I'm looking at the invoice you sent us for November, and I have a question about one of the charges.

M:Of course, Ms. Pacheco. Which one is it?

W:The tax filing. When we renewed our contract, we agreed that work would be billed in January, after the filing is actually done.

M:Let me pull up your contract. Yes, you're absolutely right. It was added by mistake. I'll take it off and send you a corrected invoice today.

W:Thank you. Also, we're hiring two more designers next month. Will that change anything on our bill?

M:Your payroll charge will go up slightly, since it's based on the number of employees. I'll email you the new rate so you can include it in your budget.

W:Kestwick Family Clinic, Talia speaking. How can I help you?

M:Hello, I'd like to make an appointment with Dr. Maalouf. I'm a regular patient, and I've had a sore shoulder for about two weeks now.

W:I'm sorry to hear that. Dr. Maalouf has four openings left next week. Do you have a preferred time?

M:Mornings suit me best, but not too early. I drop my daughter at school at half past eight, so I couldn't get there before nine. And I'm away on business on Monday and Tuesday.

W:Then there's just one that works. I'll book it for you now. Before your visit, could you also fill out our online pain questionnaire? It helps the doctor prepare.

M:Of course. Is it on your website?

W:I'll text you the link right after this call.

M:Here are the four rentals I mentioned on the phone, Ms. Haugen. They're all available from the first of next month, which is when your transfer starts.

W:Thanks. Well, my husband works from home, so we'll need at least two bedrooms. And we're not bringing a car, so I'd like to be able to walk to the train station in ten minutes or less.

M:That leaves two options. The one on Rowley Court is the most spacious, with three bedrooms.

W:It does look lovely, but my company's housing allowance only covers up to two thousand a month. We'll go with the other one.

M:Good choice. The landlord's showing it this Saturday morning. Shall I book you a viewing at ten?

W:Yes, please. Saturday suits us perfectly.

Good morning, and thank you for your patience. This is an announcement for patients waiting to see Dr. Nasreen Siddiqui. Dr. Siddiqui has been called to the hospital to help with an urgent case, and she's now expected back at about eleven thirty. That means appointments with her are running roughly ninety minutes behind schedule. If you'd prefer not to wait, our front desk staff can move your appointment to another day this week. They can also book you in with Dr. Lindgren, who has a few openings this afternoon. If you came by car, please remember to have your parking ticket stamped at reception before you leave, so you won't be charged for the extra time. We're very sorry for the delay.

Hi, Ms. Varga, it's Darius Webb from Corbel Realty. I have news about the townhouse on Sutter Lane. The sellers have responded to your offer. They won't accept the price you proposed, but they've come back with a counteroffer that's about eight thousand dollars higher. Now, here's the good part. Last week's inspection found that the roof needs repairs, and the sellers have agreed to pay for all of that work before you move in. Honestly, that could save you more than the difference in price. The sellers need an answer by noon tomorrow, though, because another buyer is viewing the property in the afternoon. Call me back tonight if you can, and we'll go through the numbers together.

If you work for yourself, you already know the feeling. You're great at what you do, but every spring, sorting out a year's worth of receipts eats up whole weekends. That's where Tallyhouse comes in. Our bookkeepers specialize in freelancers and one-person businesses, from photographers to translators. Simply forward us your bank statements at the end of each month, and we'll do the rest: sorting your expenses, chasing unpaid invoices, and preparing everything your accountant needs at tax time. Plans start at just thirty-five dollars a month, and there's no long-term contract, so you can cancel whenever you like. Book a free fifteen-minute call this week, and we'll show you how much time you could save.

Good afternoon, and welcome to the show apartment at Quillon Wharf. I'm Philippa, and I'll be taking you round today. Before we go in, may I ask everyone to slip on a pair of the shoe covers from the basket by the door? The floors were only finished last week. This apartment is identical to the two-bedroom homes on floors four to nine, so what you see here is exactly what you'd be buying. As we walk through, notice the floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room. Every two-bedroom apartment faces the river. Afterwards, we'll take the lift to the rooftop garden, which all residents share. Then we can sit down in the sales office, where I'll go through prices and our reservation process.

In local news, filming for a new period drama series begins in the old town on Monday, and residents should expect some disruption. The producers, Seventh Lantern Pictures, say Tanner Street and the market square will be closed to traffic for up to ten days while scenes are shot. Shops in the area will stay open, and the company has promised to pay for extra signs directing customers to them. There's also an opportunity for anyone who's ever wanted to appear on screen. The production needs around two hundred local people to work as extras in crowd scenes. Applicants must be available for at least three full days. Details on how to apply are on the town council's website.

Before we finish, I want to talk about missed appointments. Last month, forty-two patients didn't show up and didn't call to cancel. I don't need to tell you what that does to our waiting list. So starting next week, we're changing how we send reminders. Instead of calling patients the day before, which takes the front desk most of the afternoon, our scheduling system will send a text message three days ahead. Patients can reply with a single number to confirm or cancel, and any cancelled slot will be offered automatically to people on the waiting list. Keiko will train everyone on the new screens this Thursday at eight, before the clinic opens. Please bring any questions you have.

Thank you so much. I'm honored to accept this year's Community Lender Award on behalf of the small-business team at Penmore Savings Bank. Three years ago, we noticed that many people with excellent business ideas were being turned down for loans simply because they'd never borrowed money before. So we changed our approach. We now judge first-time applicants on their business plans and work experience rather than their borrowing history, and every borrower gets free monthly workshops on managing cash flow. Since then, we've approved more than three hundred loans to first-time business owners, and almost all of those businesses are still open today. The award comes with a five-thousand-dollar prize, and our team has decided to donate it to Fenmoor Community College for student scholarships. Thank you.

You're listening to The Quiet Booth, the podcast about the people behind the voices you hear every day. I'm Rupert Gale. My guest this week is Chiamaka Eze, who has narrated more than one hundred and fifty audiobooks, including last year's best-selling mystery series. Most of us can barely read a bedtime story without stumbling, so I'll be asking Chiamaka how she manages eight hours in a recording booth without losing her voice. She'll also explain how a single book is produced, from the first rehearsal to the final edit. And if you've ever wondered whether narration could be a career for you, stay tuned. Chiamaka has agreed to listen to short recordings sent in by listeners and give her honest feedback.

Good morning, and welcome to Thistledown Building Society's workshop for first-time buyers. I'm Maeve Dunne, one of our mortgage advisers. Over the next three hours, we'll look at how much you can realistically borrow, what fees to expect when you buy, and the mortgage products we offer. You should all have a copy of our product sheet. When you registered, most of you told us you've saved about a tenth of the price of the home you'd like to buy. So we'll spend most of this morning on the product designed for buyers at exactly that level. After the break, a local solicitor will join us to explain the legal side of buying a home. And please do ask questions as we go along.

Hi, Yolanda, it's Jasper Kessler from Parallax Video. I'm calling about the quote I sent you on Monday for your product launch video. I've just heard back from the park where we're planning to film. Unfortunately, they don't allow drones without a special permit, and getting one takes at least six weeks. Since your launch is next month, I'm going to take that item off the quote, so your total will come down. The good news is that our camera operator can get some great wide shots from the hotel rooftop across the road instead, at no extra cost. I'll send a revised quote this afternoon. If everything looks right, could you sign it and send it back by Friday so we can book the crew?