Toefl listening test 1

Why is Bob looking for John in the office?

• They have a scheduled meeting

• He needs help with a project

• He wants to invite him for lunch

• He heard he won concert tickets

How does Bob react to Richard's explanation for John's absence?

• He is surprised

• He is confused

• He is excited for John

• He is indifferent

What does Richard suggest about John's reason for being absent?

• John is genuinely sick

• John is on vacation

• John is attending a secret meeting

• John is playing hooky

What event did John supposedly attend according to Richard?

• Vacation trip

• Business conference

• Bruno Mars concert

• Dinner with colleagues

What is the possible outcome mentioned by Richard regarding John's absence?

• John might bring concert memorabilia

• John might show up with sick leave excuses

• John might confess about the concert

• John might share details about his sickness

Why does Bob find John's absence strange?

• John never takes sick leave

• John didn't mention the concert to him

• John is a huge Bruno Mars fan

• John rarely attends social events

What does Richard find amusing about John's absence?

• John's dedication to work

• John's love for concerts

• John's choice of artists

• John's ability to keep secrets

How does Bob suggest John spent his day?

• Attending a concert

• Resting at home due to sickness

• Working from home

• On a spontaneous vacation

What reason does Richard give for John's absence?

• He's attending a Bruno Mars concert

• He's on vacation

• He's working from home

• He's attending a business conference

What did John tell Bob about his absence?

• He's sick and needs rest

• He's taking a personal day off

• He's attending a concert

• He's traveling for work