Barron’s How to Prepare for the Toeic Test – Test of English for International Communication presents four full-length practice tests that are similar in format and question types to the TOEIC exam. The author provides students with an extensive review of reading comprehension skills. A passing grade on the TOEIC test is required by many businesses and institutions when they are selecting among job candidates whose first language is not English. | How to prepare for the TOEIC Test Test of English for International Communication third edition by Lin Lougheed Copyright 2003 by Lin Lougheed Published by Barron s Educational Series Inc. Transcript for Listening Comprehension exercises Mini-Tests and Model Tests 1-6 LISTENING COMPREHENSION EXERCISES Target 1 Assumptions Part I Picture Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. A The pharmacist serves his customers. b The technicians are conducting experiments. V c The laboratory animals are in a cage. d The shelves are empty. Target 2 People Part I Picture Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. A Four people are looking at a map. V b The men are wearing suits. c Both women are taller than the men. d The man with glasses is pointing to a chart. Target 3 Things Part I Picture Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. A The children are playing on the floor. V b The television is off. C The father is playing the piano. d The curtains are open. Target 4 Actions Part I Picture Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. A The men are smoking pipes. b The earth is planted with crops. C The trench is being dug. d The workers are laying pipeline. V Target 5 General Locations Part I Picture Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. A Some shoppers want to buy new luggage. b Passengers are passing through airport security. V C The police guard the bank. d The flight attendant seats the passengers. Target 6 Specific Locations Part I Picture Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. A The waiters are beside the table. V b The man with glasses is next to the wowan. C A bottle is under the table. d There are four people in front of the first table. Target 7 Similar .