1.1. Description of the task
In Toeic listening part 4, You will listen to ten short talks, each with 3 questions. For each question, choose the answer which you think fits best according to what you hear.
1.2. Common topics in Part 4
– Telephone messages
– Advertisement/ Announcement
– News/ Broadcast
– Report
1.3. Common types of questions in Part 4
– Question asking for main idea:
Example:
- What is the main purpose of speech?
- What is the purpose of the report?
- Who is most likely the speaker?
- Who is the speech aimed at?
- Where is the speaker now?
– Question asking for details:
Example:
- How many years of experience does Mr. Hegay have in his field of work?
- When will the boss leave for his vacation?
- How often do the listeners meet?
– Inference question:
Example:
- What does the speaker suggest?
- What does the speaker advise the audience to do?
2. Tips to get high score in toeic listening part 4
2.1. Allocate time properly
Another tip to get a high score in the Toeic Listening Part 4 is allocating time properly. You can follow the following steps:
| Time | Things to do |
| Audio reads the instruction | Read the first 3 questions for the first conversation |
| Audio reads the talk | Concentrate on listening carefully to the talk and choose the best answer. |
| Audio reads the first question | Fill in the answers on the answer sheet |
| Audio reads the remaining 2 questions | Read 3 questions of the next talk |
Note: Don’t spend too much time on one question. If facing a difficult question, boldly choose the answer that you think is the most correct to avoid interruptions and distractions.
2.2. Underline the keywords in the questions before listening to the recording
You should look at the questions and try to underline all the keywords in the questions and in the answer choices. Take some time to begin with and make sure you underline the correct words. After you get the hang of it, try to do it within 7 seconds. This will be the same amount of time that you have in the actual exam.
2.3. Understanding the big picture
As soon as the instruction of the audio starts, you need to quickly read the answers to guess the topic of the talk as well as keywords that the question may provide like proper name, time and location. It’s more advisable for you to skim all 4 answers to find out the difference between the sentences and what to note in those answers. Besides, you can make use of the introductory time on how to do the test and Part 1,2 and 3 to get the main ideas of talks in toeic listening part 4.
2.4. Pay attention to the vocabulary part while practicing
Do not neglect the vocabulary part. While taking the real test, you may encounter vocabulary in exercises or the practice tests that you did before. By becoming familiar with the vocabulary, you can get a head start and reduce the risk of stumbling on a term that could destabilize you.
3. Tricks in toeic listening part 4
3.1. Questions about time, day, number and the amount of money
Example:
Transcript: Due to the unanticipated weather changes at several of our scheduled destinations, a number of flights will either be cancelled or severely delayed. Flight numbers 777, 778, and 779 have been cancelled and passengers will be rescheduled for different flights later this evening. Flight number 776, 789, and 790 have been delayed indefinitely. We will have their rescheduled times available for you shortly.
Which of the following flights has been canceled?
(A) Fight number 776
(B) Fight number 777
(C) Fight number 789
(D) Fight number 790
The question asks which flight has been canceled; meanwhile, the talk also mentions flights which have been delayed (Flight number 776, 789, and 790 have been delayed indefinitely). Thus, to choose the correct answer for this question, you need to pay close attention to the keyword “been canceled”
3.2. Too much redundant information
Example:
Transcript: This is Ron Brixton from CCR News. I’m here at the WingTip shoe store next to Hyde Park, (1) where hundreds of people have been camping overnight, waiting to buy the new running shoe the company will release tomorrow. (2) Some people have camped here overnight or taken the day off work to be here. From the look of it, you’d think they were giving the shoes away. The shoe is a huge upgrade on WingTip’s last pair of shoes because of their new Boost technology. The Boost technology is made with three stripes of an innovative material the company has developed, which contains thousands of specially formulated foam pellets called “energy capsules”. To show appreciation to its most loyal customers, (3) WingTip are giving out a limited-edition pair on the first day of sales, which features the signature of the Chicago Blue’s star forward Jerry Halliwell.
- According to the speaker, what is happening today?
(A) A new product is being released.
(B) The store is closing down.
(C) Their staff is all quitting.
(D) The company is recording a commercial.
- What does the speaker mean when she says “you’d think they were giving the shoes away”?
(A) The store is giving the shoes away.
(B) There are a lot of people waiting to buy the product.
(C) They ran out of stock.
(D) A few people were upset about the product.
- According to the speaker, what is WingTip offering on the first day of sales?
(A) 10% discount
(B) A new pair of headphones
(C) Free shoes
(D) Special edition shoes
The talk comprises 7 sentences, however, only three of which provide necessary information for you to choose the correct answer. If paying attention, you can know that the talk follows the structure: introducing the topic – giving details on that topic – giving relevant information.
To avoid this trick, you need to read the questions before listening to the recording and imagine the structure of the talk.
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1. What is the main purpose of this message?
A. To help homeless people
B. To raise money for charity
C. To solicit charitable donations
D. To remind about an appointment
2. Who is this message for?
A. Businesses
B. Children
C. Homeowners
D. College students
3. When will the truck be in the area?
A. By 7 a.m.
B. Next Wednesday
C. On the 2nd
D. On the 7th
| 1 | A | B | C | D |
| 2 | A | B | C | D |
| 3 | A | B | C | D |
Hello, this is Tony with Community Charities. I'm calling to let you know we'll have a truck in your area on the 7th. We accept donations of clean used clothing; curtains and blinds; and blankets and bedding. We also accept small household appliances such as toasters and microwave ovens; cooking utensils; small children's toys; and books and magazines. There is a special need this winter for warm hats and gloves. If you would like to donate, please put your items in a large bag or box, and set them on your front porch or the curb in front of your house by 7 a.m. Wednesday, the 7th. Make sure the bags or boxes are marked "CC" in large letters. Our driver will leave you a donation receipt. If you have any questions, please call us at 1-888-555-5353. Thank you, and have a great day!
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4. Who is most likely listening to the talk?
A. Supermarket managers
B. Credit Union CEOs
C. Bank employees
D. Relationship officers
5. What is the talk probably taking place?
A. At a business meeting
B. In a university classroom
C. At a credit union
D. In a restaurant
6. What is the main purpose of the talk?
A. To raise deposit rates
B. To attract new customers
C. To get new deposits
D. To announce future changes
| 4 | A | B | C | D |
| 5 | A | B | C | D |
| 6 | A | B | C | D |
I'd like to focus a little bit on the year ahead. Starting in January, we will place increased emphasis on retaining customer deposits. We will be raising the rates on our certificates of deposits from 3 percent to 3.5 percent, and offering customers incentives, including free ipods, for opening new checking accounts with direct deposits. This is in response to the aggressive push by online depositories and credit unions, which are enticing customers with higher interest rates. This is squeezing our interest margin and decreasing our profitability. We can't lend money that we don't have, right? At the same time, we will be switching the title of "loan officers" to "relationship officers." A large part of their job now will be to recruit, and retain, new deposits.
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7. What is the speaker announcing?
A. A longer workweek
B. A major change
C. A special promotion
D. A new questionnaire
8. Why will the company be closed on Fridays?
A. To give workers a rest
B. To reduce expenses
C. To save energy
D. To install new light bulbs
9. What should listeners do if they need help?
A. Inform their manager
B. E-mail the speaker
C. Complete a questionnaire
D. Fill out a special form
| 7 | A | B | C | D |
| 8 | A | B | C | D |
| 9 | A | B | C | D |
Thank you all for coming. After considering several factors, including the questionnaires you completed last spring, we've decided that we're going to switch to four-day workweeks, beginning next month. We will work 10 hours a day, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Monday through Thursday. The office will be closed Fridays. Though we will still work 40 hours a week, we estimate that this change will reduce our energy use by 15 percent, and will also save each of you, on average, about $20 a month in gas and transportation costs. Overall, this change will significantly cut our company's greenhouse transmissions and reduce our carbon footprint. To save even more energy, we will be installing compact fluorescent light bulbs -- CFLs -- in every light socket at the start of next week. During the changeover period, we understand that some of you, particularly those with young children, might need special accommodations as you adjust to a four-day week. If you have troubles or concerns, let your manager know. We'll be happy to help you any way we can. Though this might be traumatic at first, we're confident that most of you will like the new schedule once you've grown accustomed to the change.
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10. Who is most likely listening to the report?
A. Bus drivers
B. Workers
C. Commuters
D. Teenagers
11. Why is east and west traffic moving slowly?
A. There has been a collision.
B. It is a holiday.
C. It is rush hour.
D. There is road repair.
12. What happened on Highway 10?
A. A debris spill
B. A two-car accident
C. A 90-minute delay
D. A slight slowdown
| 10 | A | B | C | D |
| 11 | A | B | C | D |
| 12 | A | B | C | D |
This is Tom Moran with a KST-AM traffic update. Volume on the two major east-west roadways, Interstate 50 and Highway 44, is very heavy this afternoon as people head out of town for the holiday weekend. There are no accidents on either road, but on Interstate 50 there is a 90-minute delay getting over the mountain pass. North-south traffic looks good at this hour. Interstate 3 is mostly clear in both directions, with a little slowing northbound near the City Center exit due to an earlier two-car collision that has been moved off to the shoulder. We're getting reports now of a backup on Highway 10 southbound near Rodgers Street, where some furniture has fallen off the back of a pickup truck in the far left lane. Police are on the scene, helping the driver pick everything up. This is Tom Moran from the KST-AM traffic center, which provides traffic updates every 20 minutes.