TOEIC® Listening Practice Questions

TOEIC Listening Sample Questions and Responses

These practice listening questions match TOEIC format. Practice with all 4 task types: Photographs, Question-Response, Conversations, and Short Talks.

Task 1: Photographs

Timing & Volume

Questions: 6

Time: ~5 seconds each

Audio: played once

Scan the entire photo quickly (people, actions, location).
Watch for wrong actions or wrong locations.
Eliminate obviously incorrect choices fast.

Check your response

Question 1

For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture.

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A) The people are sitting at a table.

B) The people are standing in a line.

C) The people are walking down the street.

D) The people are working in an office.

Check your response

Question 2

For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture.

A) The man is reading a book.

B) The man is writing on paper.

C) The man is using a computer.

D) The man is talking on the phone.

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Check your response

Question 3

For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture.

A) The woman is cooking in the kitchen.

B) The woman is shopping at a store.

C) The woman is reading a magazine.

D) The woman is talking on the phone.

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Check your response

Question 4

For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture.

A) The people are having a meeting.

B) The people are eating lunch.

C) The people are waiting in line.

D) The people are working at desks.

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Check your response

Question 5

For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture.

A) The car is parked in a garage.

B) The car is driving on the highway.

C) The car is stopped at a traffic light.

D) The car is being washed.

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Task 2: Question-Response

Timing & Volume

Questions: 25

Time: ~8 seconds each

Choices: A/B/C

Identify question type (who/when/where/why/how).
Beware of answers that repeat words but don’t answer.
Choose the most natural response, not the longest.

Question 1

You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the question or statement.

A) Yes, I'd be happy to help.

B) No, I don't think so.

C) It's on the second floor.

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Check your response

Question 2

You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the question or statement.

A) I'll be there in five minutes.

B) The meeting starts at 2 PM.

C) Yes, I can make it tomorrow.

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Check your response

Question 3

You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the question or statement.

A) I prefer the blue one.

B) It costs $25.

C) No, thank you.

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Task 3: Conversations

Timing & Volume

Questions: 39 (13 conversations)

Time: ~25 minutes

Choices: A/B/C/D

Listen for the purpose of the conversation first.
Track key details (times, dates, numbers).
Use the questions to anticipate what to listen for.

Questions 1-3

You will hear some conversations between two or more people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to each question.

Question 1: What dish does Jordan highly recommend trying at the new Italian restaurant?

A) Pizza

B) Garlic bread

C) Tiramisu

D) Pasta

Question 2: What does Alex plan to do after hearing about the restaurant?

A) Make a reservation

B) Cook at home

C) Forget about it

D) Doesn't care about it

Question 3: What does Jordan mention about the ambiance of the restaurant?

A) It's very noisy

B) It's too expensive

C) It's cozy and romantic

D) It's too crowded

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Task 4: Short Talks

Timing & Volume

Questions: 30 (10 talks)

Time: ~20 minutes

Choices: A/B/C/D

Identify the topic and purpose quickly.
Listen for signpost words (first, however, finally).
Note key facts like dates, prices, and locations.

Questions 1-3

You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each question.

Question 1: What percentage of professionals worldwide now prefer remote work options at least part-time?

A) Less than 30%

B) Around 40%

C) Over 60%

D) Exactly 50%

Question 2: According to the speaker, what benefits do professionals cite for remote work?

A) Increased commuting stress

B) Reduced productivity

C) Improved work-life balance

D) Higher office costs

Question 3: What do employers report as advantages of remote work?

A) Higher employee turnover

B) Increased office space needs

C) Reduced operational costs

D) More difficult communication

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