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TOEIC Practice Test 20

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Listening

Part 1: Photographs

Look at the picture and choose the statement that best describes it.

1. Which statement best describes the picture of the bag?

2. Which statement best describes the picture of the phone?

3. Which statement best describes the picture of the monkey?

Part 2: Question-Response

Listen to the question or statement and choose the best response.

4. Choose the best response.

5. Choose the best response.

6. Choose the best response.

7. Choose the best response.

8. Choose the best response.

9. Choose the best response.

Part 3: Conversations

Listen to each conversation and answer the questions.

10. What happened to the courier?

11. What does Ben decide about the rest of his shift?

12. What will Ben file?

13. When is the migration scheduled?

14. How long will accounting lose access to their files?

15. What does Carla plan to do before the migration?

16. Why do the Nakamuras want to reschedule?

17. What slot is available?

18. What does Isla mean when she says she'll 'waive the rescheduling fee given the circumstances'?

Part 4: Short Talks

Listen to each talk and answer the questions.

19. When does boarding begin?

20. What's required for vehicles?

21. How long should the crossing take today?

22. What's changing about the facility?

23. Why is this change happening?

24. What are tenants reminded to keep?

Reading

Part 5: Incomplete Sentences

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

1. Ms. Kaya has an _____ for spotting talented young designers.

2. Employees who work overtime will be _____ at one and a half times their normal rate.

3. We are looking for a candidate with _____ experience in supply-chain management.

4. Ms. Blanco would like to _____ from the committee, effective next month.

5. The store manager was praised _____ increasing monthly revenue by twenty percent.

6. The school board plans to hire two more teachers _____ the number of students keeps rising.

7. The Wi-Fi in the lobby is free _____ registered guests.

8. The consultants insisted _____ the report be revised before publication.

Part 6: Text Completion

Read the text and choose the best answer for each gap.

Subject: Apology for Delayed Shipment Dear Customer, We are sorry to inform you that your recent order has been delayed due to (1) _____ severe weather affecting our main distribution center. Your package is now expected to arrive within three to five business days (2) _____ than originally estimated. As a gesture of goodwill, we have applied a store credit (3) _____ your account for use on a future order. (4) _____

9. Gap 1: Select the answer that fits best here.

10. Gap 2: Pick the word that correctly completes the text.

11. Gap 3: Identify the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

12. Gap 4: Pick the option that best fits gap (4).

Part 7: Reading Comprehension

Read the documents and answer the questions.

Account Alert: Unusual Activity Detected We noticed a transaction on your card ending in 6602 that appears unusual based on your typical spending: a $340 charge at an electronics store in a city you have not shopped in before. If you recognize this charge, no action is needed. If you do not recognize it, please call the number on the back of your card immediately so we can investigate and, if needed, issue a replacement card at no charge.

13. Why was this alert sent?

14. What made the transaction seem unusual?

15. What should the customer do if they don't recognize the charge?

RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY - Notice to Members Effective July 1, overdue fees for regular books will be eliminated; however, fees for DVDs, audiobooks, and equipment rentals (such as projectors) will remain at $0.50 per day, capped at $10 per item. Members with existing overdue fines on books will have those charges automatically cleared. This change is part of our effort to remove barriers to reading. Fines already paid will not be refunded.

16. What change is described in the notice?

17. What is the maximum fee for an overdue DVD?

18. What will happen to fines already paid?

Terms of Service Excerpt TERMS OF SERVICE - Section 8: Account Suspension Accounts may be suspended for violations including sharing login credentials with unauthorized users, exceeding API rate limits repeatedly, or non-payment after 15 days past due. Suspended accounts have 30 days to appeal before permanent deletion of associated data.
Suspension Notice Email Subject: Your Account Has Been Suspended Dear User, Your account was suspended today due to repeated API rate limit violations detected over the past week. If you believe this was a mistake or would like to appeal, please respond to this email within the timeframe outlined in our terms. Otherwise, associated data will be permanently removed.

19. What is one reason listed for account suspension?

20. What was the specific reason for this user's suspension?

21. What should the user do if they want to appeal?

22. Based on both texts, how long does this user have to appeal before their data is permanently deleted?

23. What happens after non-payment for how many days, according to the terms?

Speaking

Read a Text Aloud

Read the text aloud. You have 45 seconds to speak.

Read the text aloud. This is a service announcement for passengers on platform four. The eight fifteen train to Manchester is delayed by approximately twenty minutes due to a signal fault. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Passengers who wish to change their tickets should go to the customer service desk near the main entrance. Refreshments are available at the station cafe.
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Model answer: Station announcements are slow and evenly paced. Emphasize 'platform four', 'delayed', and 'twenty minutes'. Pause after 'Manchester', and give the reason 'signal fault' a separate, lower tone. Say 'We are sorry' sincerely, then lift your voice slightly to sound helpful when you mention the customer service desk.

Describe a Picture

Describe the picture in as much detail as you can.

Say as much as you can about this elephant.
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Model answer: I can see an elephant. It might be on a poster for a conservation charity that asks people to donate money to protect wild animals. Elephants are endangered in some regions, so such campaigns are important. The animal looks big, gentle and wise. A picture like this would get attention quickly and make viewers think about protecting nature.

Respond to Questions

Answer three questions.

Imagine an American market researcher is phoning you about eating at restaurants. Answer three questions.

Question 1: How often do you eat out? Question 2: What kind of restaurant do you prefer? Question 3: What would make you go back to a restaurant?
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Model answer: 1. I eat out roughly twice a week, usually with friends or family. 2. I prefer small, family-run restaurants over big chains because the food feels more personal. 3. Friendly service and consistent quality would bring me back; if the staff remember my order, that's even better.

Respond to Questions Using Information Provided

Read the information, then answer three questions about it.

Look at the information below, then answer the three questions.

GREENSCAPE GARDEN SERVICES - PRICES Lawn mowing, small garden - 25 dollars Lawn mowing, large garden - 45 dollars Hedge trimming - 35 dollars Full garden makeover - starting at 400 dollars Seasonal contract, monthly visit - 30 dollars a month Free estimate visit Question 1: How much does mowing a large garden cost? Question 2: How much does hedge trimming cost? Question 3: What is offered free before work begins?
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Model answer: 1. Mowing a large garden costs forty-five dollars. 2. Hedge trimming costs thirty-five dollars. 3. A free estimate visit is offered before work begins.

Express an Opinion

Give your opinion and support it with reasons.

Some people believe public libraries are still essential, while others think they have become unnecessary because of the internet. What is your opinion?
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Model answer: I strongly believe public libraries remain essential, even in an age where information is available online. Libraries offer free access to books, computers, and quiet study spaces for people who might not have these resources at home, which helps reduce inequality in education. They also serve as community centers, hosting events and programs that bring people together in ways a website cannot. While it's true that fewer people borrow physical books than before, I think libraries have simply evolved rather than become obsolete, and their role in supporting communities is as important as ever.

Writing

Write a Sentence Based on a Picture

Write one sentence about each picture using both words.

Write ONE sentence using: slice / sandwich (any word form).
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Model answer: She sliced the bread carefully and made sandwiches for the whole team.
Write ONE sentence using: healthy / snack (any word form).
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Model answer: An apple is a healthy snack that many employees bring to work.

Respond to a Written Request

Read the email and write a reply.

Read the email, then respond. From: Victor Hughes, Customer Subject: Need to cancel order 7742 Hello, I placed order 7742 yesterday but need to cancel it since I found a better deal elsewhere. Could you confirm this is still possible and process a refund? Victor Respond to the email. Do the following: 1. Confirm whether cancellation is possible. 2. Explain the refund process. 3. Ask if he would reconsider with an incentive.
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Model answer: Dear Victor, Thank you for reaching out. Good news, order 7742 hasn't been shipped yet, so I can cancel it right away and process a full refund to your original payment method, which should appear within five business days. Before I proceed, I wanted to ask if a 10 percent discount on this order might change your mind, since we'd hate to lose you as a customer over price alone. Just let me know how you'd like to proceed. Best regards

Write an Opinion Essay

Write an essay giving your opinion with reasons and examples.

Some people believe governments should invest more in space exploration, while others believe this money should be spent on more immediate problems on Earth. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Model answer: Space exploration continues to capture public imagination, but its enormous cost raises persistent questions about whether such spending is justified when pressing problems remain unsolved on Earth. Supporters argue that space research has produced countless practical benefits beyond exploration itself, including satellite technology, medical advances, and improved understanding of climate patterns. They also believe that pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and capability carries intrinsic value, inspiring scientific interest and international cooperation. Critics argue that the vast sums spent on space programs could instead address urgent issues such as poverty, disease, and climate change, which affect billions of people directly and immediately. They question the priority of exploring distant planets while many communities still lack basic necessities like clean water, adequate healthcare, or reliable education, suggesting that resources should be redirected toward solving problems closer to home first. In my opinion, space exploration and addressing pressing Earthly problems are not necessarily competing priorities, since space budgets typically represent a small fraction of total government spending compared to areas like healthcare or defense. I believe continued, though carefully managed, investment in space research is justified given its practical spinoff benefits and long-term scientific value. However, this should never come at the expense of adequately funding urgent humanitarian needs, and governments must ensure a responsible balance rather than treating either priority as expendable.
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