TOEIC Short Talks Comprehension (Part 4) Questions and Answers — 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?
- A cable television package
- A home security system
- An internet service (Correct answer)
- A mobile phone plan
Correct answer: An internet service
The advertisement repeatedly mentions 'internet speeds', 'buffering', 'stream', 'download speed', and identifies the company as 'SwiftNet Fiber Optics,' all of which directly relate to an internet service.
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?
- By calling a specific phone number
- By signing up online before the weekend (Correct answer)
- By purchasing a one-year contract
- By referring a friend to the service
Correct answer: By signing up online before the weekend
The speaker explicitly states, '...if you sign up online by this Friday, we'll waive the seventy-five-dollar installation fee.' This indicates the action required and the deadline to qualify for the offer.
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?
- It includes free streaming service subscriptions.
- It is available in all areas.
- It is very fast. (Correct answer)
- It does not require a contract.
Correct answer: It is very fast.
The talk emphasizes the speed of the package, describing it as 'Gigaspeed,' 'a full gigabit of download speed,' and 'fast enough... without any slowdowns.' This clearly points to high speed as its primary advantage.
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?
- City mayors
- Software developers
- Conference attendees (Correct answer)
- Hotel staff
Correct answer: Conference attendees
The speaker opens by saying, 'Good morning, and welcome to the annual conference for the National Association of Urban Planners,' and concludes with 'Enjoy the conference.' This directly addresses the people attending the event.
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?
- Its topic
- Its time
- Its location (Correct answer)
- Its speaker
Correct answer: Its location
The speaker states that the workshop 'has been moved to the Grand Ballroom.' She explicitly says, 'The time, 2 P.M., remains the same,' indicating only the location has changed.
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?
- Lunch and refreshments
- Copies of the keynote address
- The 'Sustainable Cities' workshop
- New planning software (Correct answer)
Correct answer: New planning software
The speaker advises listeners to '...visit the exhibitor hall during the lunch break to see the latest innovations in planning software.' This directly states what is available in that location.
TOEIC Short Talks Comprehension (Part 4) Questions and Answers
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.'
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What product is being advertised?
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