TOEIC Listening Part 3 — Soal

Bacaan

Man: Hi Sarah, thanks for taking my call. I wanted to follow up on our office supply order.
Woman: Oh, hi Mark. Yes, I was just reviewing the latest quote from Stellar Office Solutions.
Man: Right. We've been using them for years, but their new quote seems to have a significant increase across the board, especially for printer ink and paper.
Woman: I noticed that too. It's about a 15% jump from our last order. I was hoping to negotiate a better rate before we commit.
Man: Exactly my thought. Their representative, David Chen, mentioned there might be some flexibility if we're willing to consider a longer contract term, perhaps two years instead of one.
Woman: Hmm, a two-year commitment is quite substantial for our office supply needs. Our requirements can fluctuate. Did you discuss specific quantities or new product lines?
Man: Not yet. I wanted to get your take first. The last order was placed six months ago, and it was for standard items. This price hike is quite sudden.
Woman: I agree. Let's schedule a brief meeting this afternoon. I'd like to explore alternatives or at least push back on this increase. Maybe we can leverage our loyalty as a long-term customer.
Man: Sounds like a plan. I'll check my calendar and send you an invite. Let's aim for 3 PM?

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Soal

What is the primary concern regarding the new quote?

Pilihan

  1. A. The delivery timeline is too long
  2. B. The price has increased significantly ✓
  3. C. Fewer items are being offered
  4. D. The supplier is unreliable

Jawaban

B. The price has increased significantly

Pembahasan

📖 Terjemahan Bacaan — Pria: Hai Sarah, terima kasih sudah menelepon. Saya ingin menindaklanjuti pesanan perlengkapan kantor kita. Wanita: Oh, hai Mark. Ya, saya sedang meninjau kutipan terbaru dari Stellar Office Solutions. Pria: Benar. Kami sudah menggunakan mereka selama bertahun-tahun, tetapi kutipan baru mereka tampaknya memiliki peningkatan yang signifikan di semua lini, terutama untuk tinta printer dan kertas. Wanita: Saya juga menyadarinya. Kenaikannya sekitar 15% dari pesanan terakhir kami. Saya berharap bisa menegosiasikan harga yang lebih baik sebelum kami berkomitmen.
📝 Alasan memilih jawaban — Pria tersebut dengan jelas menyatakan "their new quote seems to have a significant increase across the board, especially for printer ink and paper," yang menunjukkan bahwa kenaikan harga adalah perhatian utama. Wanita itu juga setuju dengan mengatakan "It's about a 15% jump from our last order." Oleh karena itu, "The price has increased significantly" adalah jawaban yang benar.
💡 Tip Ujian — Untuk Bagian 3, penting untuk mengidentifikasi topik utama atau masalah percakapan. Dengarkan baik-baik frasa kunci yang menunjukkan masalah, seperti "significant increase" atau "15% jump," untuk memahami apa yang dikhawatirkan pembicara.
📊 Analisis pilihan salah — X) The delivery timeline is too long — Tidak ada penyebutan tentang jangka waktu pengiriman dalam percakapan. X) Fewer items are being offered — Tidak ada informasi mengenai berkurangnya jumlah item yang ditawarkan. X) The supplier is unreliable — Masalah yang diangkat adalah tentang harga, bukan ketidakandalan pemasok.

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