TOEIC Practice Test With Answer Key (Timed)

This is a 50-question timed test, proportioned to the real 200-question exam so that each part carries roughly the same share of the marks. It takes about 33 minutes: 12 for the Listening block using transcripts, and 21 for the Reading block.

Do not read the answer key first. The point of the exercise is the error pattern at the end, and that only works if the attempt is honest.

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Key Takeaways

• 50 questions in roughly the real proportions: 2 Part 1, 6 Part 2, 10 Part 3, 7 Part 4, 8 Part 5, 4 Part 6, 13 Part 7.
• Set a timer: 12 minutes for Listening, then 21 minutes for Reading with no pause between the three Reading parts.
• Answer everything — the real test has no penalty for a wrong answer.
• Score the two blocks separately; the split tells you where the work is, and the total does not.
• Read the diagnosis table before you read the explanations.

Before you start

Block	Questions	Time	Rule
Listening (Parts 1-4)	25	12 min	Read each transcript once only
Reading (Parts 5-7)	25	21 min	No pause between parts; allocate your own time

Write your answers on paper before checking anything.

Part 1: Photographs (2 questions)

1. Photo: a woman at a warehouse counter scans a barcode on a sealed carton; a stack of pallets stands behind her.

(A) She is opening a package. (B) She is scanning an item. (C) Cartons are being stacked on pallets. (D) The counter has been cleared.

2. Photo: an empty hotel restaurant at dawn; tables are set with folded napkins and upturned glasses, chairs tucked in.

(A) Guests are being seated. (B) A server is pouring water. (C) The tables have been prepared for service. (D) The chairs are stacked against the wall.

Part 2: Question-Response (6 questions)

Q	You hear	Responses
3	Where did you put the signed lease?	(A) On Tuesday afternoon. (B) In the top drawer of your desk. (C) Yes, I signed it.
4	How many attendees are we expecting?	(A) Around ninety. (B) In the main hall. (C) For three days.
5	Has the invoice been paid yet?	(A) Finance is still processing it. (B) It costs four hundred euros. (C) He paid at the counter.
6	Would you rather present first or last?	(A) Yes, I would. (B) It makes no difference to me. (C) In the second session.
7	Why is the shipment being rerouted?	(A) Through the Rotterdam depot. (B) The southern road is closed. (C) About forty pallets.
8	Could you look over the draft before Friday?	(A) I am away until Thursday evening. (B) The draft is on page six. (C) No, he looked it over.

Part 3: Conversations (10 questions)

Questions 9-13.

M: Good afternoon, Aldergate Property Management. W: Hello, this is Nadia Farouk in unit 12B. The heating in the second bedroom has not worked since Saturday. M: I am sorry to hear that. Have you tried the reset switch on the panel by the door? W: I have, twice. The other rooms are fine, so it is just that radiator. M: Then it is likely the valve. Our contractor is in the building on Wednesday morning for a boiler service — I can add your unit to that visit. Would nine thirty work? W: I start work at nine. Could he come after five instead? M: He finishes at four, but I can book a separate evening call for Thursday. There is no extra charge for tenants. W: Thursday evening is fine. Thank you.

9. Where does the woman most likely live? (A) A hotel (B) An apartment building (C) A student residence (D) A serviced office
10. What problem does the woman report? (A) A broken door panel (B) A radiator not working (C) No hot water anywhere (D) A noisy boiler
11. What does the man suggest first? (A) Using the reset switch (B) Booking an evening call (C) Contacting the contractor directly (D) Moving to another unit
12. Why does the woman decline the Wednesday appointment? (A) She will be away (B) She starts work at nine (C) The contractor is unavailable (D) There is a charge
13. What is indicated about the evening call? (A) It costs extra (B) It is free for tenants (C) It must be paid in advance (D) It is only for emergencies

Questions 14-18.

W1: Ravi, the print quote for the annual report came back at eleven thousand. Our budget line is eight. M: That is well over. Is the page count the problem? W1: Partly. It is 96 pages this year, up from 72, and they have quoted heavier paper throughout. W2: We could use the heavier stock only for the cover. Farrow did that for the sustainability report and it came in near budget. M: Get a revised quote on that basis. And ask whether 88 pages changes the price bracket — there is usually a break point. W1: I will call them this afternoon. If it still exceeds eight, do we go digital only? M: Not for this one. The board expects print copies. We would take it from the events line instead.

14. What are the speakers mainly discussing? (A) A printing quote over budget (B) A delay in publication (C) A change of printing supplier (D) A digital-only strategy
15. What is one reason the quote is high? (A) A rush deadline (B) A higher page count (C) An overseas printer (D) A currency change
16. What does the second woman suggest? (A) Reducing the print run (B) Using heavier paper only for the cover (C) Cancelling the report (D) Changing the design
17. What does the man ask them to check? (A) Whether a lower page count changes the price bracket (B) The delivery date (C) The paper supplier (D) The board’s approval
18. What will happen if the cost still exceeds the budget? (A) The report will go digital (B) Funds will come from the events budget (C) The report will be delayed (D) The page count will be cut to 72

Part 4: Talks (7 questions)

Questions 19-22.

“Good morning and welcome to the Halvorsen Works. Before we begin the tour, three points. First, safety glasses are mandatory beyond the yellow line and are available at the desk behind you. Second, photography is permitted in the assembly hall but not in the finishing bay, where several products are still under embargo. Third, the tour lasts fifty minutes and finishes at the visitor shop, where tour guests receive fifteen percent off. If you need to leave early, our guide will direct you to the side exit rather than back through the plant.”

19. Where is the talk taking place? (A) A museum (B) A manufacturing plant (C) A retail store (D) A conference centre
20. What is required beyond the yellow line? (A) A visitor badge (B) Safety glasses (C) A guide (D) Closed footwear
21. Why is photography restricted in the finishing bay? (A) The lighting is poor (B) Some products are under embargo (C) It is a private area (D) Cameras interfere with machinery
22. What are tour guests offered? (A) A free sample (B) A discount at the shop (C) A refreshment voucher (D) An extended tour

Questions 23-25.

“Hi Dana, it is Owen from Facilities. Two things about the move on the fourteenth. The lift will be reserved for us from eight until noon, so anything that has to go up to five needs to be crated and labelled by seven forty-five — the crates arrived this morning and are in the loading bay. Also, the desk layout you sent puts four workstations along the north wall, but that wall has the only power risers on the floor, so we would be running cables across a walkway. I would move those four to the east side. Call me back before Thursday if you disagree, otherwise I will draw it that way.”

23. What is the purpose of the message? (A) To reschedule a move (B) To give instructions about a move (C) To request additional crates (D) To report damaged equipment
24. What must be done by 7:45? (A) The lift must be booked (B) Items must be crated and labelled (C) The layout must be approved (D) Staff must arrive
25. Why does the man want to move four workstations? (A) The north wall is too narrow (B) Cables would cross a walkway (C) The east side has more light (D) The north wall is reserved for storage

Part 5: Incomplete Sentences (8 questions)

Q	Sentence	Options
26	All contractors must comply ___ the site safety code.	(A) to (B) with (C) for (D) at
27	___ the revised figures arrived late, the report was filed on time.	(A) Despite (B) Although (C) Because of (D) In spite of
28	The committee reached a ___ decision after two hours.	(A) unanimity (B) unanimous (C) unanimously (D) unanimate
29	Refunds are issued ___ fourteen days of receipt.	(A) by (B) until (C) within (D) during
30	The list of approved suppliers ___ published each January.	(A) are (B) is (C) were (D) being
31	Attendance has grown ___ than the organisers predicted.	(A) fast (B) faster (C) fastest (D) fastly
32	The vendor ___ contract expires in June has requested a renewal.	(A) who (B) whom (C) which (D) whose
33	Please retain your receipt as ___ of purchase.	(A) prove (B) proven (C) proof (D) proving

Part 6: Text Completion (4 questions)

MEMORANDUM — Visitor parking From 1 November, visitor parking will move from the front forecourt to level two of the Wilmot Street structure. Visitors should be issued a validation code (34) ___ arrival at reception. The forecourt spaces will be reallocated to accessible parking and to short-stay collections. (35) ___ Staff parking permits are unaffected by this change. Anyone expecting a group of more than six visitors should notify Facilities (36) ___ least two working days beforehand so that a block of spaces can be (37) ___.

Q	Options
34	(A) on (B) at (C) in (D) by
35	(A) The structure was built in 2014. (B) Deliveries should continue to use the service road. (C) Parking fees will rise in April. (D) Please recycle this memorandum.
36	(A) in (B) at (C) for (D) by
37	(A) reserve (B) reserving (C) reserved (D) reservation

Part 7: Reading Comprehension (13 questions)

Questions 38-41 refer to the following notice.

Marlow Public Library — Changes to the reservation service From 6 January, items reserved through the catalogue will be held at the collection shelf for seven days rather than ten. Borrowers will receive a notification when an item arrives and a reminder two days before the hold expires. Reservations may still be placed free of charge for items held within the Marlow network. Requests for items from partner libraries outside the network now carry a fee of 1.50, payable when the request is placed rather than on collection. Borrowers with more than five expired holds in a twelve-month period may be limited to three active reservations at a time. Existing reservations placed before 6 January will be held under the previous ten-day rule.

38. What is the main change described? (A) A new catalogue system (B) A shorter hold period (C) Longer opening hours (D) A rise in membership fees
39. When is the fee for partner-library requests paid? (A) On collection (B) When the request is placed (C) At the end of the month (D) On return of the item
40. What may happen to a borrower with several expired holds? (A) Their membership is suspended (B) They are charged a penalty (C) Their active reservations are limited (D) They lose catalogue access
41. What is indicated about reservations placed on 4 January? (A) They are cancelled (B) They follow the ten-day rule (C) They incur the new fee (D) They must be renewed

Questions 42-46 refer to the following two documents.

Ashgrove Conference Centre — Booking confirmation Client: Delmar Analytics · Event: Regional sales briefing · Date: 19 May, 09:00-16:00 Room: Kestrel Suite (capacity 80) · Layout: theatre · Catering: morning refreshments and standing lunch for 65 Included: projector, two microphones, wifi, on-site technician until 13:00 Balance due 5 May. Changes to catering numbers accepted until 12 May.

To: events@ashgrovecentre.example From: t.iqbal@delmaranalytics.example Date: 8 May Subject: 19 May briefing — two changes Hello, Two changes to our 19 May booking. First, attendance is now 74 rather than 65, so please increase lunch accordingly. Second, our afternoon session is a workshop rather than a presentation, so we need cabaret layout from 13:30 onward. I appreciate that means a changeover during the lunch break. Could you also confirm whether the technician can stay until 15:00? We will pay the additional hours. The balance was transferred on 2 May. Thanks, Tariq Iqbal

42. What was the original catering arrangement for? (A) 74 people (B) 80 people (C) 65 people (D) 30 people
43. Why does Mr. Iqbal request a layout change? (A) The room is too small (B) The afternoon session is a workshop (C) More microphones are needed (D) The projector is unavailable
44. What does Mr. Iqbal offer to pay for? (A) Additional catering only (B) Extra technician hours (C) A larger room (D) Overnight parking
45. What is indicated about the balance? (A) It is overdue (B) It was paid before the deadline (C) It will be paid on the day (D) It has been waived
46. Is Mr. Iqbal’s catering change within the permitted window? (A) Yes, it is before 12 May (B) No, it is after 12 May (C) It cannot be determined (D) Only with a surcharge

Questions 47-50 refer to the following article.

Cargo handlers at the port of Kestrelbay moved 4 percent less container volume last quarter, the first decline in nine quarters. Port authority figures attribute most of the fall to the closure of the eastern approach channel for dredging, which reduced the number of berthing slots available to the largest vessels between April and June. Smaller feeder traffic rose over the same period as operators redistributed cargo through Kestrelbay’s southern berths, which the dredging did not affect. The authority expects total volume to recover in the third quarter now that the channel has reopened, although it has not restored its original annual forecast. Two terminal operators have asked the authority to publish dredging schedules eighteen months in advance rather than six, arguing that longer notice would let them redirect vessels without losing bookings to neighbouring ports.

47. What does the article mainly report? (A) A rise in port fees (B) A quarterly fall in container volume (C) The opening of a new terminal (D) A labour dispute at the port
48. What is given as the main cause? (A) A fall in demand (B) A channel closure for dredging (C) Equipment failure (D) A change in shipping regulations
49. What happened to feeder traffic? (A) It declined sharply (B) It increased (C) It was suspended (D) It moved to another port
50. What have two terminal operators requested? (A) Lower berthing charges (B) Earlier publication of dredging schedules (C) Additional southern berths (D) A review of the annual forecast

Answer key

Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans	Q	Ans
1	B	11	A	21	B	31	B	41	B
2	C	12	B	22	B	32	D	42	C
3	B	13	B	23	B	33	C	43	B
4	A	14	A	24	B	34	A	44	B
5	A	15	B	25	B	35	B	45	B
6	B	16	B	26	B	36	B	46	A
7	B	17	A	27	B	37	C	47	B
8	A	18	B	28	B	38	B	48	B
9	B	19	B	29	C	39	B	49	B
10	B	20	B	30	B	40	C	50	B

Score estimate

Score the two blocks separately. Multiply each block score by four to compare with a full 100-question section.

Correct out of 25 (per block)	Equivalent out of 100	Approximate section score
24-25	96-100	465-495
22-23	88-92	415-450
20-21	80-84	370-400
18-19	72-76	325-360
15-17	60-68	255-305
12-14	48-56	195-245
Under 12	Under 48	Under 195

A 50-question test carries roughly twice the sampling error of a 200-question one, so read the band, not the number. The official scale is 5-495 per section with a standard error of about 25 points even on a full test.

Error diagnosis

Pattern in your errors	What it means	Next step
Part 5 errors clustered in word form and prepositions	Closed rule set not yet automatic	Drill the sentence-pattern frames until recognition is instant
Part 7 questions left blank	Pacing, not comprehension	Cap Parts 5 and 6 at 20 minutes combined
Part 7 errors on inference and NOT questions only	Reading the options too early	Answer detail questions first, inference last
Part 2 errors where a wrong option repeated a question word	Falling for word-repetition traps	Treat any repeated word as a warning signal
Part 3 and 4 errors on the third question of each set	Not reading questions ahead	Read all three stems during the directions
Errors spread evenly across all parts	Vocabulary coverage, not technique	Work the topic vocabulary list before more practice tests

The last row is the one candidates most often misdiagnose. Evenly spread errors are rarely a technique problem, and more practice tests will not move them.

FAQ

Is this a full-length TOEIC practice test?

No — it is 50 questions built to roughly the real part proportions, which takes about 33 minutes instead of two hours. It is designed for a mid-week diagnostic. Use a full 200-question official test for a score prediction.

How accurate is the score estimate?

It is a band, not a number. A 50-question sample carries roughly twice the sampling error of the full test, and even the official 200-question exam has a standard error of about 25 scaled points per section. Treat any single figure as the middle of a wide range.

Should I time myself strictly?

Yes, and especially on the Reading block. Timing is what surfaces the most common failure — overspending in Part 5 and leaving Part 7 questions unanswered — and an untimed attempt hides it completely.

Why are the Listening parts written as transcripts?

So the test works without audio. Transcripts train the question technique that carries most of the Listening marks: reading questions ahead in Parts 3 and 4, mapping the first word in Part 2, and spotting word-repetition distractors. Add audio practice separately for processing speed.

What should I do straight after scoring?

Read the error diagnosis table before any explanation. The pattern in your errors decides what to study next, and that pattern is visible in five minutes, whereas reading fifty explanations takes an hour and usually changes nothing.

Related practice resources

• TOEIC question bank for all 7 parts
• TOEIC score chart and CEFR levels
• TOEIC cheat sheet and test day strategy

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