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N a t i o n a l P i n g t u n g U n i v e r s i t y o f E d u c a t i o n , L a n g u a g e C e n t e r

Instructor: Felicia Wang *Compiled Material * For further reading, please purchase the books listed as reference. Reference: Lougheed, L. (2007). Longman preparation series for the new TOEIC test: Advanced course. (4th ed.). NY: Pearson Education. Trew, G. (2007). Tactics for TOEIC: Listening and reading test. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Spring 11

New TOEIC Preparation

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聽力部分聽力測驗傳統多益測驗新版多益測驗改變答題時間第一單元照片描述 20 題照片描述10題題數減少 10 題第二單元應答問題 30 題應答問題30題維持不變

第三單元簡短對話 30 題簡短對話30題變成題組對話時間加長題目除印在題本上，也會同時播放

第四單元簡短獨白 20 題題組出題

簡短獨白30題獨白時間加長每段獨白搭配 3 道題目

共100題45分鐘

閱讀部分閱讀測驗傳統多益測驗新版多益測驗改變答題時間第五單元單句填空 40 題單句填空40題維持不變第六單元挑錯 20 題短文填空12題移除原有挑錯題，新增短文填空題

單篇文章理解

28題維持不變

第七單元文章理解 40 題題組出題雙篇文章理解

20題新增具關聯性的雙篇文章，並以交叉題組出題

共100題 75分鐘

Guidelines for taking the new TOEIC test:

• Be on time. Make yourself comfortable, and sit as close to the audio source as possible.

• Read the directions carefully. Before beginning the test, you will read a set of general directions. You will also be given specific directions as to how to answer each part of the test. Study the directions and the sample questions during practices carefully so that you will be familiar with the test format.

• Work rapidly and carefully. When you take the test, read all the answer choices. Do not spend too much time on any one question. Do the questions that are easy for you first. Work as fast as you can.

• Do not take notes. While you are taking the exam, do not make any notes on your answer sheet

or on any other piece of paper.

• Guess. There is no penalty for guessing. Try to answer every question. Some questions are more difficult than others. You may not know that answer to every question, so make a guess.

• Mark only one answer per question. Questions with more than one answer marked will be

counted wrong even if one of the answers marked is correct.

• Follow the directions of the test examiners. If you do not follow the rules during the test, your score may not be counted.

• Look over your answer sheet. One minute before the test ends, check your answer sheet. Make

sure there are no unanswered questions.

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多益測驗成績解析如下：

TOEIC成績語言能力解析證書顏色

905-990

對於生活、社交或職務

相關的話題，能用正確

的語法與足夠的字彙，

有效參與大多數談話。

英文能力已十分近似英語母語人士，能夠流暢

有條理的表達意見、參與對話、主持英文會議

、調和衝突並做出結論，語言使用上即使有瑕

疵，亦不會造成理解上的困擾。金色 (860~990)

785-900

可有效地運用語法，滿

足大部份工作需求。可有效運用英語滿足社交及工作所需、措辭洽

當、表達流暢；但在某些特定情形下，如：面

臨緊張壓力、討論話題過於冷僻艱澀時，仍會

顯現出語言能力不足的狀況。藍色 (730~855)

605-780

能應付日常社交需要和

工作上有限的要求。可以用英語進行一般社交場合的談話，能夠應

付例行性的業務需求，參加英文會議，聽取大

部分要點；但無法流利的以英文發表意見、作

辯論，使用的字彙、句型亦以一般常見者為主

。綠色 (470~725)

405-600

能持續可預期的面對面

交談，滿足有限的社交

需求。

英文文字溝通能力尚可、會話方面稍嫌詞彙不

足、語句簡單，但已能掌握少量工作相關語言

，可以從事英語相關程度較低的工作。

255-400

可應付禮儀上最基本的

要求，對於熟悉的話題

可以面對面交談。

語言能力僅僅侷限在簡單的一般日常生活對話

，同時無法做連續性交談，亦無法用英文工作

。

棕色 (220~465)

20-255

僅能以熟悉的句子應付

最低的需求。只能以背誦的句子進行問答而不能自行造句，

尚無法將英語當作溝通工具來使用。橘色 (10~215)

To the students:

Goal Learn

1 Improving your proficiency in English

making contracts, marketing, planning conferences, using computers, writing letters, and hiring personnel, shopping, ordering supplies, examining financial statements, making investments, traveling, entertainment, eating out, taking care of one’s health

2 Improving your test-taking skills understand what a question asks; what tricks and traps are hidden in the answer choices; what to expect; what to do

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SYMBOL MEANING EXAMPLE

w/ with (something) A war was fought w/ NATO aid.

w/o without They fought w/o fear.

w/i within There are problems w/i the company.

i.e. that is A Siamese, i.e. a cat, is a fun pet.

e.g. for example Professionals, e.g. doctors and lawyers, met here.

etc. et cetera, so forth Cats, dogs, etc., make good pets.

b/c because We pay taxes b/c it's the law.

b/4 before Chicken b/4 egg?

re: regarding, about I need to see you re: the sales figures.

esp. especially Tobacco, esp. cigarettes, causes cancer.

min. minimum The min. is $400.

max. maximum The max. number of people in an elevator is 10.

gov't. government The gov't. helped the people.

ASAP as soon as possible Finish your exam ASAP.

wrt write wrt #3 (write number 3)

rt right rt side

yr / yrs year, years She's 5 yrs old.

c. circa, about, around,

from the year This picture is c. 1900

vs versus, as opposed to Purple vs green

ch chapter Read ch 8.

Q A question answer Q: What is that? A: I don't know!

ex example Look at ex 4.

wd wds word words 1 vocabulary wd. 25 vocabulary wds.

ref reference ref required.

diff difference What is the diff?

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SYMBOL MEANING

+ plus, in addition, and, also

- minus

= equal to, is

¹ not equal, is not

~ about, approximately

ft foot, feet

X times

> greater than

< less than

$ money, cost, price

% percent

~ approximately, more or

less

.·. therefore

# no.

#s

nos.

number number numbers

numbers

ht height

wt weight

2 to two too

EXAMPLE

He rides a bike + he skates.

He was - a brain.

Women are = to men.

Diet ice cream is ¹to real!

He's ~ 17 yrs old.

He's 6 ft tall.

5X the diameter of the earth.

6 > 2

My salary is < yours.

He left his $ at home.

12% of the employees came.

She made ~ 25 copies.

I think .·. I am.

Please answer # 7. Please answer no. 7 Please answer #s. 1-

10 Please answer nos. 1-10

ht 5'3

wt 150

Time 2 go! 2 people. Me 2.

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重音略則：

-ity:表示「性質，狀態，情況」的名詞字尾旁邊寫上: 重音在-ity前一個音節

● hu-mi-di-ty 有四個音節，重音必須在(d)ity前一個音節，所以此字的重音在mi

-sion, -tion:表示「性質，狀態，情況」的名詞字尾旁邊寫上: 重音在-sion, -tion前一個音節

● ad-mi-ssion 有三個音節，重音必須在(s)sion前一個音節，所以此字的重音在mi

-ious: 表示「充滿」的形容詞字尾旁邊寫上:重音在ious前一個音節

● de-li-cious 有三個音節，重音必須在cious前一個音節，所以此字的重音在li

-ic: 表示「屬性」的形容詞字尾後旁邊上: 重音在-ic前一個音節

● eco-no-mic 有三個音節，重音必須在(m)ic前一個音節，所以此字的重音在no

-ical: 表示「屬性」的形容詞字尾旁邊寫上: 重音在-ical前一個音節

● his-to-ri-cal 有四個音節，重音必須在(r)ical前一個音節，所以此字的重音在to

un-:表示「否定」的字首旁邊寫上:重音在un-後的第一個音節

● un-ha-ppy 有三個音節，重音必須在un後第一個音節，所以此字的重音在ha

in-:表示「否定」的字首後旁邊寫上: 重音在in- 後的第一個音節

● in-ca-pa-ble 有四個音節，重音必須在in後第一個音節，所以此字的重音在ca

pre-:表示「在...之前」的字首旁邊寫上: 重音在pre-後的第一個音節

● pre-cook 有兩個音節，重音必須在pre後第一個音節，所以此字的重音在cook

re-:表示「向後」的字首旁邊寫上: 重音在re-後的第一個音節

● re-turn 有兩個音節，重音必須在re後第一個音節，所以此字的重音在turn

de-:表示「向下」的字首旁邊寫上: 重音在de-後的第一個音節

● de-press 有兩個音節，重音必須在de後第一個音節，所以此字的重音在press

mis-:表示「錯誤」的字首旁邊寫上: 重音在mis-後的第一個音節 ●mis-un-der-stand 有四個音節，重音必須在mis後第一個音節，所以此字的重音在un

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Focus: Predict what you will hear Listening Test

Part 1

Photographs

As soon as this section starts, pick out the main theme of the first photograph and start to predict the type of statements you may hear.

Language building: Brainstorm vocabulary for the focus

Test tactic: Predict possible statements before you listen

The forms of Part 1 will likely be:

1. The (man / woman / people / thing) is / are V-ing.

e.g. The man is working on the computer.

2. The (man / woman / people / thing) has / is / are (something / somewhere).

e.g. The woman has a small briefcase.

Test tip:

1. Focus on nouns and verbs: Most distracters in the TOEIC test Part 1 involve the wrong noun of verb. Brainstorm nouns and verbs related to the picture before you listen. Focus on them while listening.

2. Scan the instructions quickly to make sure you understand what is required.

3. Predict the statement type: Most statements are about

a) The activity: e.g. The man is writing an email.

b) The general situation: e.g. The meal is ready.

c) Spatial relationships: e.g. next to, near, across, from, etc.

4. Understanding natural English: In natural spoken English, sounds are sometimes changed, combined and dropped. Listen to these sentences spoken naturally and write in the missing words.

The ____________ discussing something.

The ____________ at the table.

5. Do not be confused by these common traps:

a) Words that sound similar to words in the photo: Many words sound alike but mean different things. Be especially careful of words that change their meaning and pronunciation by changing just one letter or sound.

e.g. She is coming today. vs. She is coming to play.

b) Words that are in the photo but are used in a different context: Prepositions are difficult in both written and spoken English. When you examine a photo, you should try to associate the nouns you see in the picture with an appropriate response of place (on, at, under, near, by, beside, etc.).

e.g. The ticket agent is behind the counter. vs. The customer is beside the ticket agent.

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c) Words that are related to the photo but are not in the photo: Some words have different meanings, depending on how they are used. Make sure the word in the answer you choose has the appropriate meaning. You might hear one word in a statement or question but not understand that word in the situation give.

e.g. The chair did not attend the meeting.

chair head of a committee, chairperson or a piece of furniture

meeting an organized conference or a chance encounter

6. Practice steps:

a) Examine the photo

b) Write down what you see in the photo.

c) Write down some actions that might be taking place in the photo.

d) Write down the locations of the people or things.

e) Write down some statements about the photo that you know are true.

f) Write down some statements about the photo that you think might be true.

g) Share your work on Steps (a) to (f) with other. Did they find the same words? Did they have different interpretations?

LISTENTING TEST

In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. The entire Listening test will last approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts, and directions are given for each part. You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in the test book.

PART 1

Directions: 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. Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

Example Sample Answer A B C D

Statement (C), “They’re standing near the table,” is the best description of the picture, so you should select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet.

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Photo 1

nouns

verbs

locations

facts

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interpretations

Common Trap Practice: Similar sounds

1. The cub is in the stable.

2. An ant is in front of the widow.

3. The man who is sanding has a pin in his hand.

4. There are two men knitting.

5. Two men are carrying tiles.

Common Trap Practice: Prepositions

1. The cups are on tope of the papers.

2. They’re working across from the table.

3. The papers are spread under the table.

4. The woman in the dark jacket is behind the bulletin board.

5. A briefcase is across from the woman in the dark jacket.

Practice:

1. The group is having a meeting outdoors.

2. A man is writing a report.

3. They’re looking at the information on the bulletin board.

4. They’re planning to meet soon.

5. Everyone is wearing suits.

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Photo 2

nouns

verbs

locations

facts

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interpretations


1. The women is taking the clerks to the hotel.

2. The woman on the left is folding a note.

3. The man is clapping his hands together.

4. The clerics are at the corner.

5. The quest is at the front desk.


1. The man and the woman are on top of the counter.

2. Both clerks are holding their hands behind them.

3. The hotel guest is standing away from the desk.

4. The hotel workers are facing away from the guest.

5. All three are outside the hotel.

Practice:

1. The front desk clerk is listening to the guest sing.

2. The female clerk is holding a nametag.

3. The file clerk is talking to her colleague.

4. The hotel housekeeper is helping a guest.

5. Everyone is wearing a dark jacket.

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Photo 3

nouns

verbs

locations

facts

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interpretations


1. The woman is walking alone.

2. She’s riding to work.

3. The dock or the deck is white.

4. She’s loaning her patient some money.

5. She’s trying to open her notebook.


1. She’s sitting beside her desk.

2. The sink is in front of her.

3. There are cabinets next to the doctor.

4. The waste can is on the cabinet.

5. Her stethoscope is in the desk.

Practice:

1. The doctor is seeing her patients.

2. The cabinet doors are open.

3. Water is running in the sink.

4. She’s cleaning her glasses.

5. She’s taking some medicine.

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Photo 4

nouns

verbs

locations

facts

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interpretations


1. A couple is at the table.

2. Three workers are eating meat.

3. The pitcher is very tall.

4. Both men are tied together.

5. The woman is carrying a scarf.


1. They’re sitting near a table.

2. The coffee cups are above the people.

3. The binders are under the table.

4. A woman is to the left of the men.

5. The picture is behind the wall.

Practice:

1. They’re meeting for lunch.

2. They’re making coffee.

3. They’re writing in their binders.

4. They’re ordering more paper.

5. They’re washing the coffee cups.

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Mini-test

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Focus: Thinking about the meaning of factual questions Listening Test

Part 2

Question-Response

Think carefully about what the question is actually asking for. Some answers may closely relate to the topic in the question, but not answer it directly.

Language building: Focus on meaning in Wh- questions

Test tactic: Focus on the key words and avoid common distracters

In this part you will learn how certain questions and statements help you identify the correct response. These are the types of questions and statements you will learn about and practice:

1. Yes/No questions 2. Tag questions 3. Statements 4. Wh- questions

Test tip:

1. Answers in the TOEIC test do not always answer the question directly: Listen for answers with related details or explanations.

2. Often the question and answer will be different tenses: Don’t expect the tense always to be the same, e.g. the answer to a future or present question may explain something in the past.

3. The focus in Part 2 is on meaning: Listen for key words (nouns/verbs/question words) to help you avoid distracters and find the correct answer choice.

4. Watch out for common distracters: Being familiar with the ways incorrect answer choices may distract you can help you to make a good choice.

a) Same word – unrelated meaning: If you hear the same word in the question and the answer choices, be careful! It could be a distracter.

e.g. Has the sale improved profits? Yes, it is for sale.

b) Related subject – doesn’t answer the question: The test may use words that relate to one of the key words in the question, but don’t actually answer the question.

e.g. Where can I buy a cheap air conditioner? I agree that it’s very cheap.

c) Similar sound – different/ unrelated word: Sometimes the incorrect choices use words that sound similar to the ones in the recording.

e.g. Have you met the new staff? No, it’s not the same stuff.

5. Strategies:

Item type Answer Yes/ No question Yes or No statement Tag question Yes or No statement Statement Statement Wh- question Statement

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a) Yes/No question

If the item begins with an auxiliary (such as will, is, are, can, would, do, did, does), the question is probably a yes/no question. The answer will usually begin with yes or no. Answers may not always begin with yes or no; sometimes the yes or no is understood.

e.g. Can you see the parade from here? No, it goes down Third Avenue.

Will you eat dinner before you go to the airport? I won’t have time. The plane leaves at 6:00.

b) Tag question

Tag questions are phrases added to the end of a statement. These phrases match the main verb of the sentence in number and tense. The answer will usually begin with yes or no. As with yes/ no question, answers may not always begin with yes or no; sometimes the yes or no is understood.

e.g. You filed the tax forms, didn’t you? Yes, of course. I did it yesterday.

It’s going to rain this afternoon, isn’t it? See my umbrella? I’m prepared.

c) Statement

Some of the two-line exchanges are not question and answer; these exchanges are like mini- conversations. The second line is dependent on the context of the first line.

e.g. My hands are cold. Put on a pair of gloves.

d) Wh- question

Most of the question and responses are Wh- questions. These questions begin with a wh- word (who, what, when, where, why, how). The answer will provide information.

Wh- Details Answer Who Answer is a proper noun,

personal noun, group name, or other references to people.

Who is late? The dentist.

Who won the game? The Match Team.

What Answer depends on the words in the question; what requires you to pay attention to every word.

What do you do? I’m a dentist.

What’s your address? 755 Riverdale.

When Answer is an adverb, adverb clause, or preposition of time.

When will she come? She’ll arrive later.

When did the meeting begin? After the boss arrived.

Where Answer is a source or place. Where did you find that book? At the library.

Where will we meet? In my office.

Why Answer is a reason. Why is the mail wet? It was raining.

Why would you leave early? Because I had meeting.

How Answer depends on the words in the question; how requires you to pay attention to every word.

How did you get here? By train.

How often do you process the records? Once a month.

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Exercises

Directions: Listen to the questions, which are followed by 3 responses. They are not written out for you. Listen carefully to understand what the speakers say, and choose the best responses to each question.

PART 2

Directions: 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 and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet.

Example Sample Answer A B C

You will hear: Where is the meeting room?

You will also hear: (A) To meet the new director.

(B) It’s the first room on the right.

(C) Yes, at two o’clock.

Your best response to the question “Where is the meeting room?” is choice (B), “It’s the first room on the right,” so (B) is the correct answer. You should mark answer (B) on your answer sheet.

Exercise 1: Who

Mark you answer:

1. A B C

2. A B C

3. A B C

4. A B C

5. A B C

Exercise 2: What

Mark you answer:

1. A B C

2. A B C

3. A B C

4. A B C

5. A B C

Exercise 3: When

Mark you answer:

1. A B C

2. A B C

3. A B C

4. A B C

5. A B C

Exercise 4: Where

Mark you answer:

1. A B C

2. A B C

3. A B C

4. A B C

5. A B C

Exercise 5: Why

Mark you answer:

1. A B C

2. A B C

3. A B C

4. A B C

5. A B C

Exercise 6: How

Mark you answer:

1. A B C

2. A B C

3. A B C

4. A B C

5. A B C

Exercise 7: Auxiliaries

Mark you answer:

1. A B C

2. A B C

3. A B C

4. A B C

5. A B C

Exercise 8: Statements

Mark you answer:

1. A B C

2. A B C

3. A B C

4. A B C

5. A B C

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Focus: Skimming to predict the context before listening Listening Test

Part 3

Conversations

The questions and answer choices in this part of the test can help you predict what you are going to hear. Using the time available to skim them before listening will help you to identify the key parts of the conversation.

Language building: Paraphrasing

Test tactic: Pick out key words to predict the context

In this part you will learn how focusing on question words and content words will help you listen for the correct answer. You will also learn to avoid common traps.

The conversations in Part 3 are long and can be on any topic. If you can predict the topic before you hear the conversation, it will help you understand the details of the conversation. You will not have time to read both the questions and the answer choices before you listen to the conversation. But you can scan them quickly and look for key words.

There are 2 types of key words: question words and content words. Focus your scanning on these key words. When you listen to the conversation, listen for key words or their synonyms or paraphrases.

Test tip:

1. Predicting the context of the conversation can make the listening easier: Use the key information in the answer choices to make a rough guess about what you are going to hear.

2. Pick out key words to predict the context: Skim the questions and answer choices and underline key words (10-15 seconds per item). Try to predict who and where the speakers are.

a) Focus on question words: The first word of the question will help you listen for the correct answer.

Wh- Identify Focus Who people Who are the speakers?

Who are they talking about?

What action What is going on?

What are they talking about?

When time When is an action taking place?

Where location Where is an action taking place?

Why reason Why is something happening?

How manner How is something happening?

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b) Focus on content words: Words in the answer choices are often not repeated in the conversation. The speakers may use paraphrases or synonyms.

e.g. What time will the woman leave?

Key words: time, woman, will leave

Listen for reference: a woman leaving in the future

Listen for any numbers: four (four hours, four o’clock); 30 (4:30, half past 4:00, 30 minutes from now, in 30 minutes); ten (in 10 minutes, ten past 4:00, 4:10, etc.).

e.g. What time does the flight depart?

flight information about the time a plane takes off

flight vs. plane

depart vs. take off

3. Understanding natural English: In natural spoken English, sounds are sometimes changed, combined and dropped.

4. Watch out for common distracters: In Parts 1 and 2, you learned to pay attention to common traps. These same common traps are found in Part 3:

a) Confusion between similar sounds

b) Confusion among prepositions:

c) Confusion about words in a different context

PART 3

Directions: You will hear some conversations between two people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

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Test Practice: Who

Conversation 1 (Question 1-3)

1. Who is the woman talking to?

(A) Her friend. (B) Her husband. (C) A store clerk. (D) A business associate.

2. What is she looking for?

(A) A suit. (B) A sweater. (C) Some shoes. (D) Some shirts.

3. What color does she want?

(A) Green. (B) White. (C) Black. (D) Brown.


4. Who are the speakers discussing?

(A) An athlete. (B) A musician. (C) A co-worker. (D) A piano tuner.

5. What do they want to buy?

(A) Tickets. (B) A piano. (C) Piano lessons. (D) A club membership.

6. Who will they ask to help them?

(A) The woman’s sister. (B) The woman’s cousin. (C) The man’s boss. (D) The boss’s wife.


7. Who is the woman?

(A) A chef. (B) A waitress. (C) The restaurant manager. (D) A restaurant customer.

8. What is she discussing?

(A) The location of the tables. (B) The work schedule. (C) A new waitress. (D) The new menu.

9. What does she need?

(A) More customers. (B) More tables. (C) More room. (D) More staff.


10. Who is the man talking to?

(A) A bus driver. (B) A mail carrier. (C) A store clerk. (D) A bank teller.

11. What is the man doing?

(A) Mailing a letter. (B) Asking directions. (C) Counting his money. (D) Paying for something.

12. What is across the street from the post

office?

(A) A mail box. (B) A taxi stand. (C) A library. (D) A vending machine.

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Test Practice: What


1. What is broken?

(A) A printer. (B) A computer. (C) A telephone. (D) A photocopier.

2. When does the woman need to have her

copies ready?

(A) Before noon. (B) By 1:00. (C) By 4:00. (D) Tonight.

3. What will the man do next?

(A) Repair the machine himself. (B) Call for a repairperson. (C) Attend a meeting. (D) Buy office supplies.


4. What’s in the closet?

(A) Large envelopes. (B) Business-size envelopes. (C) Letter paper. (D) Pens.

5. What does the woman want to send?

(A) A newspaper. (B) A newsletter. (C) A contract. (D) A personal letter.

6. What does the woman give the man?

(A) Stamps. (B) Money. (C) A ride. (D) Some advice.



(A) A bank teller. (B) An accountant. (C) A store cashier. (D) A store customer.

8. What does the man need?

(A) An account number. (B) A check. (C) Brunch. (D) Cash.

9. What did the man do last week?

(A) He got a new phone number. (B) He visited a ranch. (C) He opened a bank account. (D) He worked at a bank.



(A) A chef. (B) A friend. (C) A waitress. (D) A fisherman.

11. What is the man doing?

(A) Coughing. (B) Paying a bill. (C) Cooking dinner. (D) Ordering a meal.

12. What does the woman give the man?

(A) A menu. (B) A dish. (C) Some ink. (D) Something to drink.

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Test Practice: When


1. Where are the speakers?

(A) At an airport. (B) At a bus station. (C) At a train station. (D) At a ferry dock.

2. When does boarding begin?

(A) 4:00. (B) 4:30. (C) 6:00. (D) 6:30.

3. Where is the coffee shop?

(A) By the stairs. (B) Near the bookstore. (C) Next to the gate. (D) On the next floor.



(A) At the movies. (B) At a theater. (C) At a concert. (D) At a restaurant.

5. When did they arrive?

(A) 7:00. (B) 7:15. (C) 7:30. (D) 7:50.

6. When do they have to leave?

(A) 10:00. (B) 10:30. (C) 11:00. (D) 11:30.


7. Where will the speakers go on Monday?

(A) The park. (B) The National Zoo. (C) The art museum. (D) The history museum.

8. When will they go shopping?

(A) Today. (B) Tonight. (C) Tuesday. (D) Saturday.

9. When will they go home?

(A) Before the weekend. (B) Next Friday. (C) Next Sunday. (D) In two weeks.


10. When is the wedding?

(A) March. (B) April. (C) May. (D) June.

11. Where will the wedding be?

(A) At a pub. (B) At a club. (C) At a restaurant. (D) At a family home.

12. When were the invitations mailed?

(A) Last night. (B) Last week. (C) Last month. (D) Last year.

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Test Practice: Where



(A) At a restaurant. (B) At a dance class. (C) At a party. (D) At school.

2. When did the woman arrive?

(A) 8:30. (B) 8:45. (C) 9:00. (D) 10:00.

3. Where will the man go tomorrow?

(A) To work. (B) For a walk. (C) For a ride. (D) To a bakery.


4. Where are the speakers going?

(A) To the train station. (B) To the bus station. (C) To the airport. (D) To the store.

5. When do they have to arrive there?

(A) Before 1:30. (B) By 3:00. (C) After 4:00. (D) AT 9:00.

6. What will the woman take with her?

(A) Books. (B) A dish. (C) Her children. (D) Presents.



(A) At home. (B) At school. (C) In a library. (D) In a bookstore.

8. Where are the science books?

(A) In the corner. (B) By the front door. (C) Behind the table. (D) Below the window.

9. What does the man want to read about?

(A) Nature in general. (B) Animals. (C) Generals. (D) Plants.


10. what is the woman looking for?

(A) Letter paper. (B) A newspaper. (C) A printer. (D) Ink.

11. Where does the man keep it?

(A) In the closet. (B) On the shelf. (C) In a drawer. (D) On top of the desk.

12. Where is the woman going now?

(A) To the coffee shop. (B) To her office. (C) To the photocopy machine. (D) To the store.

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Test Practice: Why


1. How long was the man at the beach?

(A) Two days. (B) Four days. (C) One week. (D) Two weeks.

2. Why did he return early?

(A) It was too expensive. (B) The weather was bad. (C) He had a family emergency. (D) There was a problem at work.

3. How often does he get a vacation?

(A) Once a year. (B) Twice a year. (C) Three times a year. (D) Four times a year.


4. How many times has the man been late this month?

(A) Three. (B) Four. (C) Five. (D) Nine.

5. How does he get to work?

(A) Bus. (B) Car. (C) Walking. (D) Subway.

6. Why was he late today?

(A) He left home late. (B) He had an accident. (C) He got struck in traffic. (D) He worked late last night.


7. Why can’t they go into the museum?

(A) It’s closed. (B) It’s too expensive. (C) They aren’t free today. (D) They don’t have enough time.

8. How often is the museum closed?

(A) Every weekend. (B) Every year. (C) Once a week. (D) Once a month.

9. How much does it cost to visit the

museum?

(A) $3.00. (B) $13.00. (C) $20.00 (D) $30.00


10. Why is the man returning the jacket?

(A) It doesn’t fit. (B) It’s damaged. (C) The color is wrong. (D) He doesn’t like the style.

11. How much did he pay for it?

(A) $15.00. (B) $15.05. (C) $50.00. (D) $55.00.

12. How did he pay for it?

(A) Cash. (B) Check. (C) Credit card. (D) Money order.

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Test Practice: How


1. How many pens does the man need?

(A) 100. (B) 200. (C) 300. (D) 400.

2. Why does he need the pens?

(A) To write a book. (B) For the office employees. (C) To make a large drawing. (D) To give away at a conference.

3. How much will he pay for the pens?

(A) $20. (B) $40. (C) $120. (D) $140.


4. Why does the woman travel a lot?

(A) For business. (B) For vacation. (C) To visit family. (D) To relax.

5. How does she travel?

(A) By plane. (B) By train. (C) By taxi. (D) By car.

6. How often does she travel?

(A) Once a week. (B) Twice a week. (C) Once a month. (D) Twice a month.


7. Where will the woman take a computer course?

(A) At work. (B) At home. (C) At a local college. (D) At a computer training center.

8. How long will the course last?

(A) Two days. (B) One month. (C) Fifteen weeks. (D) Two semesters.

9. How much will the woman pay for the

course?

(A) $0. (B) $300. (C) $400. (D) $500.


10. How will the woman get in touch with the man?

(A) By letter. (B) By e-mail. (C) By cell phone. (D) By office phone.

11. When will the woman get in touch with the

man?

(A) Later today. (B) In four days. (C) On Thursday. (D) Before Tuesday.

12. How often does the man check his

messages?

(A) Three times a day. (B) Four times a day. (C) Eight times a day. (D) Nine times a day.

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Mini-test


1. What does the man want the woman to do?

(A) Visit some customers. (B) Send some packages. (C) Attend a meeting. (D) Give him some names.

2. What is the man’s problem?

(A) He cannot find the post office. (B) He has to buy a present. (C) He does not know the woman’s

address. (D) He is late for a meeting.

3. What does the woman request?

(A) A list of addresses. (B) The time of a delivery. (C) The location of a meeting. (D) A map of the city.


4. What does the woman want?

(A) To share a ride. (B) To go shopping. (C) To borrow Eric’s car. (D) To look at new cars.

5. What is the woman’s problem?

(A) She has missed the bus. (B) Her car is broken. (C) She is late for work. (D) She does not know the area well.

6. What will the man do?

(A) Visit the woman’s company. (B) Show the woman to the bus stop. (C) Repair the woman’s car. (D) Drive the woman to the central office.


7. What does the man suggest the woman should do?

(A) Visit the theater. (B) Move her vehicle. (C) Lock her car. (D) Enter the building.

8. What does the woman ask?

(A) Directions to a city park. (B) Assistance reading a sign. (C) Information about a theater. (D) The location of available parking.

9. Why was the sign not visible?

(A) It was around a corner. (B) It had fallen over. (C) It was hidden by a tree. (D) It was behind a van.


10. What is the problem with the man’s watch?

(A) It needs a new battery. (B) The glass is broken. (C) It does not keep time correctly. (D) It is expensive to repair.

11. What will cause a delay?

(A) There is a problem with the battery. (B) A strap must be ordered. (C) New watches have not yet arrived. (D) The watch must be sent out of town.

12. When will the watch finally be ready?

(A) On Monday. (B) On Tuesday. (C) On Wednesday. (D) On Thursday.

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Focus: Skimming to predict the context before listening Listening Test

Part 4

Talks

The questions and answer choices in this part of the test can help you predict what you are going to hear. Use the time available to skim through them before listening to help you to identify the key parts of the talk.

Language building: Paraphrasing

Test tactic: Pick key wards and predict the context

In the strategies for this part you will learn how focusing on question words and content words will help you listen for the correct answer. You will also learn to avoid common traps.

The talks are long and can be on any topic. Your approach to Part 4 talks should be similar to your approach to Part 3 conversations. The type of topic will be given by the narrator:

Questions 97 through 100 refer to the following announcement.

However, you won’t know the kind of announcement. If you can predict the topic before you hear the talk, it will help you understand the details of the talk. You will not have time to read both the questions and the answer choices before you listen to the talk. But you can scan them quickly and look for key words.

Test tip:

1. The TOEIC test often uses different words in the answer choices and the recording: Before you listen try to imagine other ways the answer choice might be said.

2. Answer the questions as soon as you hear the answer: Do not wait for the voice to tell you. Answer quickly, then use the 35-40 seconds between conversations to skim the next questions.

3. Note key words: Picking out the key words from the answer choices will help you to predict what you will hear, and focuses you on what you have to listen for.

a) Focus on question words: The first word of the question will help you listen for the correct answer.

b) Focus on content words: There will be 3 questions about the talk, so you should use the 3 questions that follow in your test booklet to help you make predictions about the talk.

When you listen, pay attention to synonyms and paraphrases of the key words. As in Part 3 conversations, that answer choices are often not the same words used in the talk.

Wh- Identify Focus Who people Who are the speakers?

Who are they talking about? What action What is going on?

What are they talking about? When time When is an action taking place? Where location Where is an action taking place? Why reason Why is something happening? How manner How is something happening?

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4. Understanding natural English: In natural spoken English, sounds are sometimes changed, combined and dropped.

5. Watch out for common distracters: In Parts 1, 2 and 3, you learned to pay attention to common traps. These same common traps are found in Part 4:

d) Confusion between similar sounds

e) Confusion among prepositions:

f) Confusion about words in a different context

PART 4

Directions: 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 and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

Strategy Practice: Business Announcements

Talk 1 (Question 1-3)

1. What does the company do?

(A) Designs personal computers. (B) Sells computers. (C) Consults on computer systems. (D) Develops managers.

2. What level of computer proficiency is

required?

(A) None. (B) Basic. (C) Intermediate. (D) Advanced.

3. What is the salary based on?

(A) Experience. (B) Education. (C) Age. (D) Health.


4. What type of personnel is Comsat looking for?

(A) Chemical engineers. (B) Computer designers. (C) Electrical engineers. (D) Communications personnel.

5. What is the minimum number of years of

experience required?

(A) Two. (B) Three. (C) Five. (D) Six.

6. What must be included in the applicant’s

response?

(A) Health history. (B) Marital status. (C) Income desired. (D) A logic design.

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Strategy Practice: Special Announcements


1. Where is the speaker?

(A) On television. (B) At an office party. (C) At a wedding. (D) At a birthday party.

2. Why is the speaker pleased?

(A) He likes interrupting. (B) He likes to make people listening. (C) He believes the company is doing well. (D) He is going to a party.

3. To whom is the speaker talking?

(A) His employees. (B) His bosses. (C) His family. (D) His friends.


4. Where is the speaker?

(A) On a plane. (B) On a train. (C) On a bus. (D) On a boat.

5. What is the problem?

(A) There are no more drinks. (B) The captain is late. (C) There is a delay. (D) They had to stop in Dallas.

6. Why should people stay in their seats?

(A) To avoid the traffic. (B) To free the aisle. (C) To meet the captain. (D) To serve themselves.

Strategy Practice: Recorded Announcements


1. Where has the caller reached?

(A) An answering machine. (B) A fax line. (C) A telephone company. (D) An office.

2. What can the caller do?

(A) Leave a message. (B) Dial again. (C) Return the call. (D) Answer the call.

3. When will the room be available to move

in?

(A) During work. (B) After 8:00 P.M. (C) This weekend. (D) At the end of the month.


4. What institution recorded the message?

(A) A museum. (B) A corporation. (C) A theater. (D) A church.

5. What is the main purpose of the message?

(A) To establish an agenda. (B) To describe the activities. (C) To announce changes. (D) To give the schedule.

6. How can the caller get more information?

(A) By going to the meeting. (B) By registering for a class. (C) By making another call. (D) By staying on the line.

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Strategy Practice: Advertisements


1. What is the advertisement about?

(A) A newspaper. (B) A radio show. (C) Television. (D) A debate.

2. How often is it available?

(A) Daily. (B) Weekly. (C) Every two weeks. (D) Monthly.

3. When was it voted number one?

(A) Last year. (B) Today. (C) This month. (D) Every day.


4. What kind of sale is it?

(A) Going-out-of-business. (B) End-of-year. (C) Spring. (D) Holiday.

5. What is for sale?

(A) Clocks. (B) Homes. (C) Clothes. (D) Furniture.

6. How much of a reduction is there every

half hour?

(A) 10 percent. (B) 20 percent. (C) 45 percent. (D) 50 percent.

Strategy Practice: News


1. What will be purchased with the money?

(A) More grain. (B) Replacement parts. (C) Medicines. (D) Food.

2. Where are the food and medicine now?

(A) On the docks. (B) At the United Nations. (C) With concerned governments. (D) With the 10.8 million victims.

3. By what percentage will food distribution

be reduced if additional money is not received?

(A) 10 percent. (B) 20 percent. (C) 50 percent. (D) 80 percent.


4. According to the passage, what is the scarcity of consumer loans in Japan due to?

(A) The low growth rate. (B) The lack of housing. (C) The value of the yen. (D) The high savings rate.

5. What would increase the value of the yen?

(A) A lower savings rate. (B) Higher trade tariffs abroad. (C) Fewer consumer loans. (D) High economic growth.

6. What would cause protectionist policies?

(A) Low housing costs. (B) A scarcity of business loans. (C) A trade surplus. (D) Inexpensive investment funds.

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Strategy Practice: Weather


1. What is the problem?

(A) A high pollen count. (B) Excessive rainfall. (C) The flu virus. (D) A broken air conditioner.

2. When will the problem abate?

(A) By today. (B) By tomorrow. (C) In two weeks. (D) In ten years.

3. What advice does the announcement give?

(A) Breathe deeply. (B) Take frequent showers. (C) Stay outdoors. (D) Wear a mask outside.


4. Which of the following best describes these winds during this season?

(A) Predictable. (B) Unusual. (C) Ordinary. (D) Common.

5. What will the winds do during the next 36

hours?

(A) Subside. (B) Increase. (C) Escalate. (D) Stay the same.

6. What advice is given concerning large

boats?

(A) They should maintain radio contact. (B) They should remain in the harbor. (C) They should move to another island. (D) They should lower their sails.

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Mini-test


1. Where is the announcement taking place?

(A) In a college classroom. (B) At a company board meeting. (C) At a computer conference. (D) In a department store.

2. What is the main purpose of the

announcement?

(A) To summarize sales volumes. (B) To suggest areas for research. (C) To advertise a product. (D) To outline a business plan.

3. What is suggested about the EL401 standard

desktop computer?

(A) It has become less popular. (B) It has risen in price. (C) It is popular with college students. (D) It is exceptionally reliable.


4. According to the announcement, why should discarded items be put in bags?

(A) To keep city streets clean. (B) To reduce waste collection costs. (C) To make materials safe to handle. (D) To avoid attracting hungry animals.

5. On what day are leaves and grass collected?

(A) On Tuesday. (B) On Wednesday. (C) On Thursday. (D) On Friday.

6. By what time should bags be placed outside?

(A) By 7:00. (B) By 7:30. (C) By 8:00. (D) By 8:30.


7. Who most likely is making this announcement?

(A) An automobile salesperson. (B) A police officer. (C) A weather reporter. (D) An insurance company representative.

8. According to the announcement, what

should drivers do in poor weather conditions?

(A) Adjust their driving to road conditions. (B) Listen to the weather report. (C) Plan the shortest possible route. (D) Pull into the side of the road.

9. When are listeners invited to contact an

Auto and Marine agent?

(A) When roads are blocked. (B) When safety tips are unclear. (C) When a vehicle needs maintenance. (D) When a mobile telephone is not

working.


10. What is the purpose of this announcement?

(A) To announce some important computer improvements.

(B) To apologize for some incorrect information.

(C) To explain the cause of a computer system failure.

(D) To describe how to send company e-mail.

11. What has caused a problem?

(A) The installation of computer games. (B) The opening of an infected file. (C) The failure to install company software. (D) The sharing of computer passwords.

12. What are computer users reminded to do?

(A) Keep a record of all passwords. (B) Open attachments only from familiar

senders (C) Install a better security system. (D) Purchase new computers.

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Focus: Identifying the part of speech / Using your time wisely Reading Test

Part 5

Incomplete Sentences

Parts of speech (noun, verbs, etc.) are a commonly tested feature. This unit will help you identify the part of speech you need quickly and efficiently.

Language building: Know what you are looking for (main parts of speech)

Test tactic: The 2-pass method

You can best prepare yourself for this part of the test by analyzing the incorrect sentences in the grammar review sections. You should pay close attention to what might cause a potential error. Here are a few of the common traps:

1. An adverb is placed incorrectly.

e.g. We walk to school every day. We walk every day to school. (X)

Adverbs of frequency can be divided into two groups: (1) those with the idea of definite frequency, such as every day, annually, and twice a week. (2) those with the idea of indefinite frequency, such as always, rarely, and never.

Patterns to remember:

a) Definite frequency adverbs usually go at the beginning or end of the sentence or clause.

e.g. The manager checks the production levels every day.

The manager checks every day the production levels. (X)

b) Indefinite frequency adverbs come after the verb be.

e.g. He is usually very friendly. He usually is very friendly. (X)

c) Indefinite frequency adverbs precede all other verbs, or if the verb is preceded by an auxiliary, they go after the first auxiliary.

e.g. This flight always leaves on time. This flight leave always on time. (X)

d) Be aware of the subtle differences in the meanings of the various adverbs.

e.g. There is still time to correct that error. There is yet time to correct that error. (X)

e) Certain indefinite frequency adverbs can go at the beginning or end of a sentence or clause. These include frequently, generally, occasionally, often, sometimes, and usually.

e.g. Usually I eat lunch in the office. Always I eat lunch in the office. (X)

2. The wrong conjunction is used.

e.g. He is smart and handsome. He is smart nor handsome. (X)

A conjunction is used to link words, phrases, or clauses. Two types of conjunctions are coordinate conjunctions (and, or, nor, but, etc.) and subordinate conjunctions (although, since, because, when, before, etc.).


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a) Coordinate conjunctions may link similar ideas (and, not only…but also), opposite or contradictory ideas (but), or choices (either…or, neither…nor). Pay attention to the meaning of the conjunction.

e.g. It is efficient and maintenance-free. It is efficient or maintenance-free. (X)

We can take either a morning flight or an early afternoon flight.

We can take either a morning flight but an early afternoon flight. (X)

b) Subordinate conjunctions show different kinds of relationships between two clauses. They may show cause and effect (because, so, as, since), time (when, while, after, before, until, as soon as), condition (if, unless), or a contradiction (even though, although). Again, pay attention to the meaning of the subordinate conjunction.

e.g. The machine shut off when the power went off.

The machine shut off even though the power went off. (X)

I couldn’t call them because I don’t’ know their phone number.

I couldn’t call them until I don’t know their phone number. (X)

3. An incorrect preposition is used.

e.g. She lives on Main Street. She lives in Main Street. (X)

Prepositions link their objects to the other structures within the sentence. They are used to show placement, time, direction, cause, and location. They can be used alone or in two- or three-word combinations. Unfortunately, prepositions are often used idiomatically and often contradict rules. Therefore, their use must be memorized.


a) “At” is used for a specific time.

b) “On” is used for a specific day.

c) “In” is used for a specific city.

d) “On” is used for a specific date.

4. The wrong transition word is used.

e.g. He is smart; moreover, he is handsome. He is smart; however, he is handsome. (X)

Transition words are used to join two (or more) independent clauses or sentences. When connecting two independent clauses, they may be preceded by a semicolon. Note: Only and else are usually preceded by a comma, not a semicolon. Common transition words include the following:

accordingly furthermore nevertheless besides then

however for example consequently moreover meanwhile

as a result on the whole hence to this end so

for this purpose therefore in addition

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a) Cause-and-effect relationship between two clauses: therefore, thus, so, accordingly, hence, and consequently.

b) Contradicts a main clause: however and nevertheless

c) Added to the idea of a main clause: also, in addition, moreover, and furthermore

5. An incorrect form or tense follows a causative verb.

e.g. We made it happen. We made it to happen. (X)

Causative verbs show that someone or something made a certain action happen. The most common causative verbs are get, make, and have. Verbs like order, cause, force, and want can also be causative verbs. They are all followed by noun clauses.


a) make, have, let + V

b) get, want, order, cause, etc. + to + V

c) If the direct object of the causative verb received, receives, or will receive the action + Vpp.

6. An incorrect verb form may be used in an unreal condition in the present.

e.g. If elephants had wings, they could fly. If elephants have wings, they fly. (X)

Conditional sentences contain two distinct parts: the if-clause (condition) and result. In both of these parts, the verb forms change according to the time of the action(s). this structure is used for real and unreal (contrary-to-fact) statement is the present and past tenses.


a) For a real condition in the future: future/ imperative form + if-clause (simple present tense).

b) Sometimes the verb in the if-clause can have the modal auxiliary “will”. This is because the original meaning of “will” was “want.” To say that a person wants or doesn’t want to do something, you can use “will + V” instead of the simple present tense in this clause.

c) For a real condition in the past, the verb in the if-clause is in the past, as is the verb in the result clause.

d) For an unreal condition in the present, the verb in the if-clause is in the past form, while the verb in the result clause is “would” or “could” + V.

e) For an unreal condition in the past, the verb in if-clause is in the past perfecgt tense, while the verb in the result clause is “would have” or “could have” + Vpp.

f) For an unreal condition in the present, the verb “be” in the if-clause is usually “were”, but it can also be “was”. Most English speakers prefer to use “were”.

7. The wrong tense is used.

e.g. If he is not late, we will leave at 5:00. If he is not late, we left at 5:00. (X)

To choose the appropriate tense, look for clues in the sentence. These clues can be adverbs (time markers), other verbs in the sentence, or the verbs themselves (which may be limited to certain tenses).

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a) Certain time markers (now, tomorrow, since, etc.) indicate the tense of a verb.

b) The verb in the main clause of a sentence determines the appropriate tense in the dependent clause.

c) Stative verbs (seem, become, know, understand, be, etc.) cannot be used in the continuous.

8. An incorrect two-word verb is used.

e.g. Turn down the volume. Turn in the volume. (X)

Two-word verbs are made up of words which are understandable by themselves but have a different meaning when combine. Since the combinations are not always predictable, it is necessary to become familiar with the recognize these two-word verbs.

9. The wrong member of a word family is used.

e.g. I’ll accept the invitation. I’ll accept the invite. (X)

There are base (or root) words in English from which other words are made. These related words are called word families. Words can be related in noun, verb, adjective, and adverb forms. They are often identified by their suffixes (endings).


a) Noun suffixes include: -ance, -ancy, -ence, -ency, -ation, -dom, -ism, -ment, -ness, -ship, -or, -ion

b) Adjective suffixes include: -able, -ible, -al, -ful, -ish, -ive

c) Adverb suffixes include: -ly, -word, -wise

d) Verb suffixes include: -en, -ify, -ize

Test tip:

1. First decide what part of speech is needed: Recognizing the part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, etc.) that is needed to fill the blank can help you to choose the correct answer.

2. Find the answer choices of the correct type: Once you know what you are looking for, skim the answer choices to find it. This can help you to eliminate wrong answers.

3. Manage your time wisely: Answer the easy questions first, very quickly. After you have answered all the easy ones come back and spend a maximum of 20 seconds each on the rest.

4. Try to predict answers: On the first pass, try to think of possible answers before you look at the answer choices.

5. Don’t waste time on question you don’t know: Spending more than 30 seconds on a Part 5 question won’t help you find the answer. If you don’t know the answer, guess and move on.

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READING TEST

In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading comprehension questions. The entire Reading test will last 75 minutes. There are three parts, and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed.

You may mark you answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in the test book.

PART 5

Directions: A word or phrase is missing each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Practice: Adverbs of Frequency

1. Ms. Buta, who just arrived in this country with only a high school education, is ____ an accountant with a major company.

(A) every (C) yet

(B) already (D) often

2. Our sales manager ____ makes mistakes in her record keeping, so our accounts are perfectly balanced.

(A) usually (C) never

(B) yet (D) often

3. I went through all of the old records this morning and have come to the realization that production levels have ____ been this high before.

(A) still (C) yet

(B) never (D) every month

4. If they ____ have not agreed on a theme after three full days of deliberation, we’ll have no choice but to postpone the conference.

(A) often (C) already

(B) still (D) occasionally

5. Research and development funds are being reduced ___ because of budget cutbacks.

(A) every year (C) still

(B) never (D) always

Practice: Conjunctions

1. ____ she possesses such business acumen, she was able to regain control of the company.

(A) Despite (C) Because

(B) Even though (D) For

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2. For a more effective ad campaign, we need both a new product ____ a creative, imaginative director.

(A) or (C) and

(B) either (D) so

3. Our department did not reach its monthly quota ____ we worked a lot of overtime and hired two temporary workers.

(A) because of (C) despite

(B) even though (D) but

4. Tyrone’s sister Marsha, who I had little faith in at the beginning, has proved to be not only ambitious ____ hard working.

(A) or (C) and also

(B) neither (D) but also

5. ____ Mr. Myers enters the boardroom, everyone should stand up and applaud him for his valiant efforts in the campaign.

(A) When (C) So

(B) While (D) Since

Practice: Prepositions

1. ____ all the applicants, the woman who came in dressed sloppily in blue jeans and a T-shirt has the most experience.

(A) From (C) Of

(B) By (D) To

2. Please note that though we didn’t anticipate local authorities searching our offices, an investigation will be held ____ Monday at 9:00 A.M.

(A) at (C) to

(B) for (D) on

3. Just like bellhops, front desk receptionists, and dining room servers, all housekeepers report directly ____ the hotel manager.

(A) for (C) in

(B) at (D) to

4. The plant will be closed ____ noon tomorrow for its annual safety inspection.

(A) with (C) at

(B) in (D) from

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5. ____ terms of product quality and customer service, our company surpasses the competition.

(A) In (C) From

(B) By (D) With

Practice: Transition Words

1. Cable TV revolutionized communications; ____, the very existence of that service is now threatened by satellites.

(A) consequently (C) for example

(B) moreover (D) nevertheless

2. Hospitals are competing for a shrinking market share; ____ they are attempting to discover the most cost-effective and highest quality care.

(A) therefore (C) also

(B) besides (D) furthermore

3. These ads can bring in revenue; ____, because they are government sponsored, they can keep our costs to a minimum.

(A) for example (C) moreover

(B) on the whole (D) however

4. The firm intends to move its plant; ____, it will keep sales, marketing, and distribution here.

(A) to this end (C) consequently

(B) nevertheless (D) furthermore

5. The contract only runs for one year; ____, there are options to renew for two more years should we require their assistance further.

(A) meanwhile (C) however

(B) besides (D) moreover

Practice: Causative

1. In the future, the company will not let its part-time and temporary employees ____ overtime.

(A) to work (C) worked

(B) be working (D) work

2. Despite 20 years of success, the financial stress and burden of the sudden recession made the partnership ____.

(A) fail (C) failed

(B) to fail (D) to be failed

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3. The firm wants its product ____ safely and in a timely manner; otherwise it will seek an alternative shipper.

(A) package (C) packaged

(B) be packaged (D) packaging

4. All employees were able to get their paychecks ____ before the power outage closed the banks.

(A) deposits (C) depositing

(B) deposited (D) be deposited

5. The severe weather conditions in the alpine regions forced the airlines ____ all outgoing flights and divert incoming planes.

(A) conceling (C) cancel

(B) to cancel (D) canceled

Practice: Conditional

1. I thought by now we would have learned the lesson that if we ignore overhead, we ____ our expenses.

(A) underestimating (C) would underestimate

(B) will underestimate (D) have underestimated

2. If the yield ____ up from 9.8 percent, it would have been the highest average yield since 1992.

(A) would go (C) will go

(B) has gone (D) had gone

3. They will import 750,000 more automobiles a year if international quotas set by the ministry ____ lifted.

(A) are (C) will be

(B) be (D) have been

4. If the government ____ an import fee, as it has threatened to do for years, prices of consumer goods will increase by at least 10 percent.

(A) will impose (C) has imposed

(B) imposes (D) is imposing

5. Their monetary unit ____ stronger if they did something about their deficit.

(A) will be (C) can be

(B) would be (D) should be

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Practice: Tense

1. The express train always ____ on time, unlike the local, which is always late.

(A) is arriving (C) has been arriving

(B) arrives (D) arrive

2. When the shipment ____, he will dispatch it to the proper department.

(A) will come in (C) comes in

(B) is coming in (D) is going to come in

3. Go ahead with the proposal, as long as everyone ____ that the goal is to improve upon last year’s event.

(A) is understanding (C) will understand

(B) understand (D) understands

4. Even before our researcher analyzed the online customer reviews and ratings, we ____ to take on the client.

(A) has agreed (C) agrees

(B) agreed (D) was agreed

5. She ____ five years ago today; therefore, her request for a raise is definitely worth reviewing.

(A) is being promoted (C) was promoted

(B) promoted (D) has been promoted

Practice: Two-word

1. If during our lunch hour you cannot ____ on the phone, try sending us the referrals by e-mail or fax.

(A) get to (C) come by

(B) get through (D) get by

2. During tough negotiations, such as the ones we have witnessed over the last week or so, neither side wants to ____.

(A) give in (C) take hold

(B) get by (D) come on

3. It is mandatory to ____ all potential hazards before marketing your product.

(A) look to (C) look from

(B) look away (D) look into

4. If you ____ an error in reviewing the proposal, please bring it to my attention.

(A) come on (C) come across

(B) look to (D) get in

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5. It is understood that her closest advisor will _____ as president should she resign early.

(A) take up (C) get by

(B) take over (D) come about

Practice: Word Families

1. Like no other member we have ever employed, Maria exercised a ____ influence on the firm.

(A) dominance (C) dominant

(B) dominate (D) dominantly

2. The recommendation, which was faxed by the president herself, was ____ to the success of the merger.

(A) criticism (C) critic

(B) critique (D) critical

3. Fortunately, his response ____ the board members, and the meeting was finally adjourned.

(A) satisfaction (C) satisfied

(B) satisfactory (D) satisfactorily

4. While it may have seemed like we were being overly critical in our evaluation, the client’s ____ was rewarded in the end.

(A) persistence (C) persist

(B) persistently (D) persistent

5. An experienced ____ will explain the new system to the trainees during our technical tutorial.

(A) operatic (C) operate

(B) operation (D) operator

Mini-test

1. Young adults who are ____ with their use of credit may find themselves in trouble sooner than they expect.

(A) careless (C) carelessly

(B) uncaring (D) uncared

2. The attorney was warned against trying to ____ the young witness.

(A) influential (C) influentially

(B) influence (D) influencing

3. Inexperienced investors are ____ to enter this new market with caution.

(A) advice (C) advised

(B) advisory (D) advising

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4. The journalist refused ____ the federal investigator the names of his sources.

(A) tell (C) telling

(B) told (D) to tell

5. All the components for Hanson scooters are ____ right here in this state.

(A) to manufacture (C) manufacturing

(B) manufactures (D) manufactured

6. The ____ is likely to have serious repercussions in future negotiations.

(A) incident (C) incidentally

(B) incidence (D) incidental

7. Doan Trang was selected to ____ the company at the annual conference.

(A) represent (C) representative

(B) representing (D) representational

8. Customers requesting a refund must be prepared to wait ____ 4-6 weeks for the request to be processed.

(A) rough (C) rougher

(B) roughly (D) roughest

9. The plot of the movie is too ____; its conflicts are either forced or simplistic.

(A) predict (C) predicting

(B) predictable (D) predictability

10. Adam Antoniotti is generally considered to be one of the most ___ designers in the fashion industry today.

(A) impression (C) impressive

(B) impressively (D) impressing

11. Mr. Yamada is ____ that the consultant’s recommendation will help the situation.

(A) convince (C) conviction

(B) convinced (D) convincing

12. To enter information on spreadsheet you will ____ a cell by clicking on it and then type your data.

(A) select (C) to select

(B) selecting (D) selection

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Focus: Using context to choose the correct verb form and meaning Reading Test

Part 6

Text Completion

In the TOEIC test, you will be asked to distinguish between different verbs as well as different forms of the same verb. This unit will help you to find clues in the questions and choose the correct answer choice.

Language building: Present/Past tense verb forms

Test tactic: Use clues to choose the correct word

Your preparation for Part 6 will be similar to your study of the strategies for Part 5. There are inference questions that will oblige you to read the entire passage. These questions will focus on tense, pronouns, and contextual meaning. Study the “Patterns to remember” in the grammar review section and pay close attention to the following common traps.

Common traps:

1. In an adjective comparison in the superlative, make sure “the” is not omitted.

e.g. It is the biggest I have ever seen. It is biggest I have ever seen. (X)


a) The comparative form uses “than”.

b) “The” precedes the adjective in the superlative form.

c) When comparing “three or more things”, use the superlative.

d) When comparing two things equally, use “as + adj + as”.

e) There are five irregular forms to be memorized.

good better the best

bad worse the worst

far farther, further the farthest, furthest

little less the least

many, much more the most

2. In an adjective comparison in the comparative, make sure “than is not omitted.

e.g. She is taller that I. She is taller I. (X)

3. Note which verbs can be followed by a gerund, which by an infinitive, and which by either.

e.g. We decided to leave early. We decided leaving early. (X)


a) Certain verbs take gerunds (admit, consider, enjoy, stop, etc.)

b) Certain verbs take infinitives (afford, ask, decide, expect, etc.)

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4. Make sure the modal matches the tense of the sentence.

e.g. Last year we hoped she would come. Last year we hoped she will come. (X)


a) A main verb in the present tense means a present modal in the subordinate clause.

e.g. The final decision is that he can go ahead with his project.

The final decision is that he could go ahead with his project. (X)

b) A main verb in the past tense means a past modal in the subordinate clause.

e.g. Last month he thought he would retire. Last month he thought he will retire. (X)

c) Perfect modals are used when the action of a verb in the subordinate clause is supposed to have occurred already.

e.g. They agree that we might have made a mistake yesterday.

They agree that we might make a mistake yesterday. (X)

d) “Must” ahs two distinct meanings. When “must” means “necessity,” the past is “had to”; when it means a logical conclusion, the perfect form “must have “ is used.

e.g. Here’s Brad’s report. He must have forgotten to take it.

Here’s Brad’s report. He had to forget to take it. (X)

5. Determine whether the verbal adjective is the cause (-ing) or the object (-ed) of the feeling or reaction.

e.g. To me, this subject is interesting. To me, this subject is interested. (X)

Patterns to remember: (Participles)

a) The participial phrase does not require a form of the verb “be”

b) The participial phrase must directly precede or follow the noun it is modifying.

c) The past participle represents a reduced passive form. This means the person or thing it describes has received, not done, an action.

Patterns to remember: (Verbal adjetives)

a) V-ing = adjective

e.g. The company’s amazing progress has captured everyone’s attention.

The company’s amazed progress has captured everyone’s attention. (X)

b) The present participle can be an adjective which describes the use or purpose of a person or thing. It can also describe the activity that the person or thing is involved in.

e.g. Promoting employees from within the company improves morale.

Promoted employees from within the company improves morale. (X)

c) The past participle can be an adjective which describes the person thing that received or is receiving the feeling or reaction.

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e.g. The amazed stockholders rushed to buy more shares in the company.

The amazing stockholders rushed to buy more shares in the company. (X)

6. A pronoun must agree with its antecedent.

e.g. The company gave its employees raises. The company gave her employees raises. (X)


a) Pronouns cannot follow their antecedents directly.

e.g. Shipping rates to Panama fluctuate frequently.

Shipping rates to Panama they fluctuate frequently. (X)

b) Pronouns agree with their antecedents in number, gender, and grammatical function.

e.g. That was our shipment, so we will pay for it.

That was our shipment, so we will pay for them.

c) A possessive pronoun takes the place of a possessive adjective + noun or noun phrase. Don’t confuse it with a possessive adjective (my, your, her, etc.), which must precede a noun or noun phrase.

e.g. That’s your book; this is mine. That’s your book; this is my.

7. A pronoun must be the correct form.

e.g. He gave it to Tom and me. He gave it to Tome and I. (X)

Test tip:

1. Choose the correct verb form: Some questions provide four options that feature different tenses of the same verb. Look at the sentence (and the rest of the passage if necessary), then decide what tense is required, and then choose the correct option.

2. Sometimes the sentence may not give enough information to choose the correct answer: In this case, look at the rest of the text to find the correct option. These questions can test both grammatical and vocabulary knowledge.

PART 6

Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

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Test Practice:

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Focus: Scanning the questions to decide which ones to answer first Reading Test

Part 7

Reading Comprehension

It is essential to make the best use of your time in Part 7. Looking at the questions before you read will help you to find exactly what information you need. This will also help you to decide which questions to answer first. In this unit, you will concentrate on the type of question you should first answer – specific information questions.

Test tactic: Answer easier questions first

Test tactic: Answer specific information questions (positive) first

When you practice for the reading section of the new TOEIC test, try to focus your attention on the topic. First read the questions and answer choices that follow the reading passage.

Try to guess an answer to the question even before you look at the choices. Then look quickly over the reading passage to see if you see either a word from the choices or a synonym in the passage.

When answering the questions for the reading passages, you should look not only for a direct answer, but also for synonyms, paraphrases, and implied answers as well.

In Parts 5 and 6 you studied grammar patterns. In Part 7 you will learn to recognize thematic patterns. Each type of passage has a thematic pattern. In this chapter you will study advertisements, bulletins, forms and tables, labels, correspondence, and other reading passages.

PART 7

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

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