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Similar-sounding Words Words that sound similar, but do not sound exactly the same, are often used in the TOEIC test to confuse you. Use your dictionary to check the pronunciation of these words. æk’sept accept (receive/admit) _______________ Ik’sept except (excluding) _______________

immigrate (move to) _______________ emigrate (move from) _______________

access (way in) excess (surplus)

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later (afterward) latter (last of two)

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adapt (change) adopt (choose)

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liable (responsible) libel (defamation)

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advice (guidance) advise (recommend)

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loose (not fixed) lose (misplace)

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affect (influence) effect (result)

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personal (private) personnel (staff)

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bazaar (market) bizarre (strange/odd)

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conscience (scruples) conscious (aware)

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desert (dry region) dessert (sweet food)

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device (gadget) devise (develop)

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perspective (viewpoint) _______________ prospective (potential) _______________ quiet (calm/silent) quite (fairly/rather)

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sense (judgment) since (because)

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set (place) sit (take a seat)

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dissent (disagreement) _______________ descend (move down) _______________

shone (past of shine) shown (revealed)

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eminent (well-known) _______________ imminent (impending) _______________

tack (approach) tact (diplomacy)

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human (person) humane (caring)

vary (differ) very (extremely)

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Homophones Homophones are words that sound the same, but have different spellings and meanings. In Part 1 and Part 2 of the TOEIC test, homophones are often used to confuse you. Use your dictionary to check the different meanings of these words that sound the same. allowed

permitted _______________

aloud

audibly _______________

bare bear

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brake break

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caught court

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dear deer

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grate great

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heard herd

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hole whole

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know no

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lessen lesson

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meat meet

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patience patients

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passed past

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peace piece

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plain plane

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road rode

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right write

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rose rows

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scene seen

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some sum

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tail tale

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threw through

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waist waste

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wait weight

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weak week

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weather whether

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Practice with Prepositions In Part 1 of the TOEIC test, it is sometimes important to notice the location of people and things in the photographs. Complete these sentences, using the words and phrases in each box. Picture 1 below at in on in

1. The man is holding a cup ___ his right hand. 2. He is sitting ___ a small, round table. 3. There is a chair ___ the window. 4. There is a plant ___ the corner. 5. There are some bags___ the chairs.

Picture 2 on in between on next to

1. There are some flowers ___ a metal stand. 2. The trash can is ___ the water cooler. 3. The water cooler is ___ the trash can and the flowers. 4. There is a sign ___ the wall. 5. There are no people___ the picture.

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Answers Picture 1: 1. in, 2. at, 3. below, 4. in, 5. on Picture 2: 1. on, 2. next to, 3. between, 4. on, 5. in

Expansion activity Look at this photograph. Write three sentences to describe the location of people and objects.

1. _________________________________________________________ . 2. _________________________________________________________ . 3. _________________________________________________________ . Look around the room where you are now. Write three sentences to describe the location of people and objects. 1. _________________________________________________________ . 2. _________________________________________________________ . 3. _________________________________________________________ .

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Separating Facts and Assumptions In Part 1 of the TOEIC test, you need to eliminate statements that make assumptions. Look at the photographs and write Fact or Assumption next to each statement. Picture 1

1. The businessmen are having a meeting. 2. Some people are sitting on the grass. 3. The friends are about to play a game. 4. There are some clouds in the sky. 5. Some of the men are wearing jackets.

___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

Picture 2

1. The repairmen are discussing a problem. 2. The light is difficult to fix. 3. The stepladder is very heavy. 4. There is a sign above the door. 5. Both men are looking up at the light.

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Picture 3 1. The man is carrying plates of food. 2. He is about to serve some customers. 3. The waiter is working very hard. 4. The man is wearing a long-sleeved shirt. 5. The restaurant is very busy.

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1. The tourist is taking a photograph. 2. The woman is wearing sunglasses. 3. There are some cars in the background. 4. The camera has failed to function. 5. She is holding something in her hands.

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Answers Picture 1: Picture 2: Picture 3: Picture 4:

1. Assumption, 2. Fact, 3. Assumption, 4. Fact, 5. Fact 1. Assumption, 2. Assumption, 3. Assumption, 4. Fact, 5. Fact 1. Fact, 2. Assumption, 3. Assumption, 4. Fact, 5. Assumption 1. Assumption, 2. Fact, 3. Fact, 4. Assumption, 5. Fact

Expansion activity Look at this photograph. Write three Facts and three Assumptions.

FACTS

1. _________________________________________________________ . 2. _________________________________________________________ . 3. _________________________________________________________ .

ASSUMPTIONS

1. _________________________________________________________ . 2. _________________________________________________________ . 3. _________________________________________________________ .

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Identifying Details Statements that describe a photograph sometimes focus on small details, rather than the general context. Look at the photographs and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement. Picture 1 1. One woman is holding a mug in her left hand. 2. Both women are working at their desks. 3. There are several mugs on the table. 4. Some notices are pinned to a bulletin board. 5. There is a telephone on the wall. 1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___

Picture 2 1. The plates are stacked up on the counter. 2. The man is wearing a shirt with a striped tie. 3. There are two pictures on the wall. 4. The man is looking at his wristwatch. 5. Some large bowls containing food are arranged in a row. 1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___

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Answers Picture 1: 1. True, 2. True, 3. True, 4. True, 5. False Picture 2: 1. True, 2. True, 3. False, 4. False, 5. True

Expansion activity Look at this photograph. Write five sentences to describe any details you can see.

1. _________________________________________________________ . 2. _________________________________________________________ . 3. _________________________________________________________ . 4. _________________________________________________________ . 5. _________________________________________________________ .

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Recognizing Context In Part 1, sometimes statements include things you can see, or words that you might expect to hear – but nevertheless they incorrectly describe the context. Look at the photographs and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement. Picture 1

1. The hotel room is being cleaned. 2. The guest is checking into a hotel. 3. The room is very clean and tidy. 4. The man is admiring the view from the balcony. 5. The businessman is giving a presentation. 1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___

Picture 2 1. The waiter is serving a customer. 2. The man is paying for his meal. 3. The restaurant is crowded with diners. 4. The man is pouring some tea from a pot. 5. The customer is enjoying his food. 1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___

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Answers Picture 1: 1. False [We can see a hotel room, and it is clean, but it is not being cleaned right now.], 2. False [The man might be a guest in a hotel, but he is not checking into the hotel.], 3. True, 4. True , 5. False [The man could be a businessman, but he is not giving a presentation. He is admiring the view.] Picture 2: 1. False [This is a restaurant, so we might expect to hear waiter and customer, but the man is a customer, and he is pouring tea, not serving anyone.], 2. False [We can see a man, and we can associate meal with the situation, but the man is not paying for anything.], 3. False [This is a restaurant and we can see a diner, but the restaurant is not crowded with diners.], 4. True, 5. False [The man is a customer, and he is enjoying himself, but there is no food on the table.]

Expansion activity Look at this photograph. Write two sentences to accurately describe the context.

1. _________________________________________________________ . 2. _________________________________________________________ .

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Question Types In Part 2 of the TOEIC test, you will hear many different types of questions. Wh- questions (What, When, Where, Who, Whose, Why, Which, and How) are the most common, but you will also hear Yes/No questions, choice questions, tag questions, negative questions, and embedded questions. Exercise 1 Complete each Wh- question using a word from the box. Where Whose

What Which

Who How

When Why

1. ___________ did Jorge get back from vacation? 2. ___________ were you sitting next to at the banquet? 3. ___________ didn’t the board agree to the merger? 4. ___________ of the candidates do you think is most suited to the position? 5. ___________ idea was it to close the factory early on Fridays? 6. ___________ are the main advantages of using recycled packaging? 7. ___________ do you intend to make sure the delivery arrives on schedule? 8. ___________ exactly in Singapore will the meeting take place?

Exercise 2 Match each question (1-5) with a question type (a-e). 1. Would you like milk or lemon with your tea? 2. Will they tell us why the proposal was rejected? 3. Isn’t it time we moved to bigger offices? 4. Mr. Usami hasn’t worked here long, has he? 5. Do you want to open an offshore bank account?

a. tag question b. Yes/No question c. negative question d. choice question e. embedded question

1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___

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Answers Exercise 1: 1. When, 2. Who, 3. Why, 4. Which, 5. Whose, 6. What, 7. How, 8. Where Exercise 2: 1. d, 2. e, 3. c, 4. a, 5. b

Expansion activity a. Complete these Wh- questions. Use your own ideas. 1. What _________________________________________________________________________? 2. When _________________________________________________________________________? 3. Where _________________________________________________________________________? 4. Who _________________________________________________________________________? 5. Whose _________________________________________________________________________? 6. Why _________________________________________________________________________? 7. Which _________________________________________________________________________? 8. How _________________________________________________________________________? b. Write an example for each question type. Yes/No question 1. _______________________________________________________________ ? choice question 2. _______________________________________________________________ ? tag question 3. _______________________________________________________________ ? negative question 4. _______________________________________________________________ ? embedded question 5. _______________________________________________________________ ?

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Words with Multiple Meanings In Part 2 of the TOEIC test, you will sometimes hear words that have more than one meaning. You need to understand the context in order to choose the correct response. Exercise 1 Match each sentence with the correct meaning of the word in bold. close (verb) 1. Please close the door behind you when you come in. 2. Online registration for the conference will close on Friday the 29th.

a. end b. shut

clear (adjective) 1. It was clear that we had to take action quickly to avoid a disaster. 2. The instructions for this new copy machine are not very clear.

a. obvious b. easy to understand

duty (noun) 1. This company has a duty to all our employees and stockholders. 2. The duty on imported raw materials will be lowered next month.

a. responsibility b. tax

free (adjective) 1. Parking is free for all customers using SportsWorld Leisure facilities. 2. I’m free all tomorrow afternoon if you want to schedule a meeting.

a. not busy b. at no cost

raise (verb) 1. Most airlines tend to raise their prices during popular vacation periods. 2. This is a serious issue that I will certainly raise at the next board meeting.

a. mention b. increase

make (verb) 1. Everything we make in this factory is of the highest quality. 2. They can’t make you work overtime if it’s not what you want to do.

a. produce b. force

point (noun) 1. I know we have to number each item, but I don’t understand the point. 2. We are not yet at the point where we can expand the business.

a. stage b. purpose

sign (noun) 1. Negotiations began a month ago, but there has been little sign of progress. 2. There was a sign on the door saying the company had gone out of business.

a. evidence b. notice

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Exercise 2 Match each sentence with the correct meaning of the verb in bold. see (verb) 1. I don’t see what point you’re trying to make. 2. Please can I see all this month’s invoices? 3. Who did you see you while you were in the factory? 4. James will see that everything is ready for the president’s arrival. 5. We expect to see strong growth in the third quarter

a. meet b. experience c. make sure d. understand e. look at

catch (verb) 1. Sorry, I didn’t catch what you said. 2. Did they ever catch the person who stole the money? 3. It’s too far to walk to the station, so let’s catch a cab. 4. Please stay home if you are ill, so we don’t all catch the flu. 5. Because of the delay we won’t catch the beginning of the talk.

a. get a disease b. be in time for c. capture d. hear e. take (transportation)

call (verb) 1. Please call me tomorrow morning to discuss this further. 2. When I call your name, please raise your hand. 3. The chairman has decided to call an emergency meeting.

a. telephone b. organize c. say loudly

Answers Exercise 1: close 1. b, 2. a, clear 1. a, 2. b, duty 1. a, 2. b, free 1. b, 2. a raise 1. b, 2. a, make 1. a, 2. b, point 1. b, 2. a, sign 1. a, 2. b Exercise 2: see 1. d, 2. e, 3. a, 4. c, 5. b, catch 1. d, 2. c, 3. e, 4. a, 5. b, call 1. a, 2. c, 3. b

Expansion activity Use your dictionary to find a verb with at least three different meanings. Write an example sentence for the three most common meanings. ______ (verb) Example sentence

Meaning

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Statements and Responses Sometimes in Part 2 of the TOEIC test you will hear a statement instead of a question. You need to think quickly in order to identify the correct response. Exercise 1 Match each statement (1-6) with the correct response (a-f). 1. Steve has been named employee of the season. a. Maybe we should just pay and leave. 2. Let’s order more stationery supplies. b. Yes, they’re in Baltimore now. 3. There weren’t any seats left when we arrived. c. He must be very happy. 4. AstraPharm has relocated its main office. d. I’ll go and find the catalog. 5. We’ve been waiting for dessert for half an hour. e. I didn’t think it was that good. 6. That’s the best presentation I’ve ever been to. f. Did you have to stand up the whole time? 1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ Exercise 2 Read the statements and choose the correct response: (A), (B), or (C). 1. Dr. Cho has been appointed sales manager. 5. The movie we saw wasn’t very good. (A) These scales have been very good. (A) So you wouldn’t recommend going to see it. (B) When did they announce that? (B) Things will improve after the move. (C) I was disappointed with the medication, too. (C) I’m sorry it’s still a little sore. 2. I don’t have any plans for a vacation this year. (A) Where did you decide to go? (B) Do you know where the plans are? (C) You should try to take a few days away.

6. This is my first visit to Mexico. (A) All visitors must report to reception. (B) I hope you enjoy it. (C) No, we’re going there on the fourth.

3. I’m here to fix the air conditioning. (A) Please wear this badge at all times. (B) Yes, the chairs are fixed in position. (C) There aren’t any conditions.

7. The bathroom is down the hall on your left. (A) I left it there ages ago. (B) The concert hall wasn’t hard to find. (C) I’ll be back in five minutes.

4. I heard Sue failed her accountancy exams. (A) The hearing will be held next week. (B) There’s no accounting for taste. (C) I guess she won’t get a promotion.

8. You had three calls while you were out. (A) Did anyone leave a message? (B) Yes, it’s very cold out. (C) No, there were four of us.

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Answers Exercise 1: 1. c, 2. d, 3. f, 4. b, 5. a, 6. e Exercise 2: 1. B, 2. C, 3. A, 4. C, 5. A, 6. B, 7. C, 8. A

Expansion activity Write three possible responses for each statement. 1. The courier is downstairs at reception. a. _________________________________________________________ . b. _________________________________________________________ . c. _________________________________________________________ . 2. The weather has been terrible recently. a. _________________________________________________________ . b. _________________________________________________________ . c. _________________________________________________________ . 3. Please ask Mr. Ishida if he is available to start work immediately. a. _________________________________________________________ . b. _________________________________________________________ . c. _________________________________________________________ . 4. Let’s hold the meeting at three o’clock tomorrow afternoon. a. _________________________________________________________ . b. _________________________________________________________ . c. _________________________________________________________ . 5. The new employee orientation will take place next week. a. _________________________________________________________ . b. _________________________________________________________ . c. _________________________________________________________ .

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Identifying Question Types In Part 2 of the TOEIC test, you will hear many different types of questions. Recognizing each question type can help you identify the correct response. Exercise 1 Read each question and check () the correct question type. Whquestion

Yes/No question

Choice question

1. Why wasn’t Mr. Collins at the production meeting yesterday?

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2. How many graduate trainees are on this year’s induction program?

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3. Did you know that the West Park subway is closed for maintenance?

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4. Will they be signing the lease today, or are they coming next week?

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5. Have you finished preparing your presentation for the webinar?

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6. Should we hold the conference in Rome, or would Shanghai be better?

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Negative question

1. Wasn’t it the C.E.O.’s idea to expand into Eastern Europe?

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2. You aren’t going to take a taxi to the hotel, are you?

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3. Do you know where the Fairview Medical Center is?

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4. They won’t have any tickets left for tonight’s show, will they?

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5. Can you tell me why exactly the shipment was late?

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6. Wouldn’t you be happier working for a smaller organization?

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Exercise 2 Read each question and check () the correct question type.

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Exercise 3 Write the number of each question in Exercise 1 next to the correct response (a-f). a. Yes, I heard about it last week on the local news.

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b. Let’s ask potential delegates which location they would prefer.

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c. We’re expecting them to arrive around three this afternoon.

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d. He said there was heavy traffic so he couldn’t make it in time.

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e. I’ve been so busy I haven’t had a chance to even think about it yet.

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f. I’m not sure, but I heard there are a lot fewer than last year.

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Exercise 4 Write the number of each question in Exercise 2 next to the correct response (a-f). a. Isn’t it somewhere in Louisiana, near New Orleans?

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b. Well, it’s a very popular musical so I think it’s highly unlikely.

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c. Possibly, if it means having more responsibility over what I do.

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d. I know it’s expensive, but it’s quicker than going by bus.

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e. Apparently someone filled in the export documents wrongly.

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f. Yes, but I think the whole board were in agreement.

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Answers Exercise 1: 1. Wh- question, 2. Wh- question, 3. Yes/No question, 4. Choice question, 5. Yes/No question, 6. Choice question Exercise 2: 1. Negative question, 2. Tag question, 3. Embedded question, 4. Tag question, 5. Embedded question, 6. Negative question Exercise 3: a. 3, b. 6, c. 4, d. 1, e. 5, f. 2 Exercise 4: a. 3, b. 4, c. 6, d. 2, e. 5, f. 1

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Question Words In Part 2 of the TOEIC test, it is useful to know the meaning of different question words. This can help you identify the correct response. Exercise 1 Complete the statements. 1. Questions beginning What 2. Questions beginning When 3. Questions beginning Where 4. Questions beginning Who or Whose 5. Questions beginning Why 6. Questions beginning Which

a. ask about a person or job (e.g., Miss. Smith, the manager). b. ask about an alternative (e.g., fish or meat). c. ask about a location or place (e.g., in Room 12, in the park). d. ask about an activity (e.g., a meeting). e. ask about a time or date (e.g., 10 o’clock, May 11). f. ask about a reason (e.g., because of bad weather).

1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ Exercise 2 Complete the statements. 1. Questions beginning How 2. Questions beginning How long 3. Questions beginning How often 4. Questions beginning How far 5. Questions beginning How much 6. Questions beginning How many

a. ask about price (e.g., $10). b. ask about a method (e.g., by train). c. ask about frequency (e.g., once a day). d. ask about distance (e.g., three kilometers). e. ask about number (e.g., 10 people, 3 tickets). f. ask about a length of time (e.g., one week).

1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ Exercise 3 Complete each question using a question word. 1. ___________ did you speak to about getting a pay raise? 2. ___________ do you think the estimate will be to renovate this office? 3. ___________ of the three quotes is the most competitive? 4. ___________ does it take to get from Philadelphia to Boston by train? 5. ___________ is that cell phone on top of the copy machine? 6. ___________ new jobs will be created as a result of this investment?

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Answers Exercise 1: 1. d, 2. e, 3. c, 4. a, 5. f, 6. b Exercise 2: 1. b, 2. f, 3. c, 4. d, 5. a, 6. e Exercise 3: 1. Who, 2. How much, 3. Which, 4. How long, 5. Whose, 6. How many

Expansion activity Write three possible responses (a, b, and c) for each question in Exercise 3. 1.

a. _________________________________________________________ . b. _________________________________________________________ . c. _________________________________________________________ .

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a. _________________________________________________________ . b. _________________________________________________________ . c. _________________________________________________________ .

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a. _________________________________________________________ . b. _________________________________________________________ . c. _________________________________________________________ .

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a. _________________________________________________________ . b. _________________________________________________________ . c. _________________________________________________________ .

5.

a. _________________________________________________________ . b. _________________________________________________________ . c. _________________________________________________________ .

6.

a. _________________________________________________________ . b. _________________________________________________________ . c. _________________________________________________________ .

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Word Families Word families are groups of words that are related to each other. Studying word groups is an effective way to expand your vocabulary, and will make it easier to identify topics, people, locations, and activities in Part 3 of the TOEIC test. Exercise 1 Write each occupation next to the correct set of words. auto mechanic reporter

police officer flight attendant

travel agent waiter

dentist taxi driver

1. ___________________

arrange, ticket, accommodation, tour, vacation, book

2. ___________________

ride, passenger, fare, catch, meter, hail

3. ___________________

information, print, news, interview, newspaper, media

4. ___________________

table, serve, food, drink, restaurant, reserve

5. ___________________

oil, engine, service, repair, garage, car

6. ___________________

checkup, filling, teeth, drill, polish, clean

7. ___________________

law, arrest, crime, patrol, protect, investigate

8. ___________________

airplane, passenger, safety, serve, duty-free, meals

Exercise 2 Write two words next to each topic. performance appetizer

tip prescription

factory concert

ferry production

1. Health

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2. Manufacturing

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3. Dining Out

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4. Entertainment

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5. Transportation

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Exercise 3 Write two words next to each location. package passport

screen bookshelves

mail bench

pond trailer

visa periodical

1. movie theater

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2. travel agency

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3. library

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4. post office

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5. park

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Exercise 4 Complete the chart. Write each word or phrase in the correct column. receptionist florist professor cashier tennis coach

bank sports center hotel flower shop college

handling money training players cashing checks greeting visitors arranging flowers

answering the phone helping students watering plants exchanging currency giving lectures

Occupation

Location

Activity

receptionist

hotel

greeting visitors, answering the phone, confirming bookings

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Answers Exercise 1: 1. travel agent, 2. taxi driver, 3. reporter, 4. waiter, 5. auto mechanic, 6. dentist, 7. police officer, 8. flight attendant Exercise 2: 1. prescription, surgeon, 2. factory, production, 3. appetizer, tip, 4. performance, concert, 5. ferry, platform Exercise 3: 1. screen, trailer, 2. passport, visa, 3. bookshelves, periodical, 4. package, mail, 5. bench, pond Exercise 4: receptionist/hotel/greeting visitors, answering the phone, confirming bookings florist/flower shop/arranging flowers, watering plants, assembling bouquets professor/college/helping students, giving lectures, grading exams cashier/bank/handling money, cashing checks, exchanging currency tennis coach/sports center/training players, giving fitness advice, practicing shots

Expansion activity Complete the chart with words or phrases related to each occupation. Occupation

Location

Activity

cook pilot doctor electrician plumber student artist firefighter

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Collocations Collocations are words that are often used together. Expanding your vocabulary by learning common collocations can help to boost your score in the TOEIC test. Exercise 1 Write each verb next to the correct set of words. go make

pay do

win take

achieve catch

1. ___________ a profit / friends / a mistake / arrangements 2. ___________ bankrupt / sightseeing / to work / on vacation 3. ___________ a contract / a medal / an election / approval 4. ___________ your goals / success / independence / the right standard 5. ___________ a cold / your breath / a bus / sight of someone 6. ___________ an exam / a break / a risk / a seat 7. ___________ your best / your duty / an experiment / some work 8. ___________ attention / a bill / taxes / cash Exercise 2 Underline the correct collocation. 1. If we want to overcome/prosper/strike this problem quickly, we will all have to work hard. 2. An intern’s job is not well paid, but it is a good chance to take/win/gain valuable experience. 3. Let’s consider the facts carefully before we get/do/make any decisions about the future of the company. 4. They are looking for a highly/fully/greatly motivated individual who is a confident communicator. 5. You should intend/submit/recommend an application immediately, as the deadline is approaching. 6. The target/concept/design market for our building products is property owners and investors. 7. If we manage to keep tight/strong/tense control over spending, then we will meet our efficiency targets. 8. Mr. Garcia is going to get over/set up/put on a task force to tackle the high employee absentee rate.

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Answers Exercise 1: 1. make, 2. go, 3. win, 4. achieve, 5. catch, 6. take, 7. do, 8. pay Exercise 2: 1. overcome, 2. gain, 3. make, 4. highly, 5. submit, 6. target, 7. tight, 8. set up

Expansion activity a. Use your dictionary to find three collocations for each word. 1. waste

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2. deeply

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3. grow

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4. brief

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5. give

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6. fall

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7. have

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8. keep

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b. Choose one collocation for each word and make an example sentence. 1. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________________________________________________

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People and Places In Part 3 of the TOEIC test, it is sometimes useful to relate a person’s job with a location and activity. Identifying a person’s occupation can help you understand where they are, or what they are doing. Exercise 1 Match each occupation (1-16) with a location (a-p). 1. nurse a. school 2. actor

b. animal clinic

3. teacher

c. fire station

4. vet

d. theater

5. mechanic

e. museum

6. librarian

f. courtroom

7. scientist

g. police station

8. chef

h. farm

9. postal worker

i. airplane

10. farmer

j. hair salon

11. judge

k. garage

12. firefighter

l. hospital

13. police officer

m. library

14. curator

n. restaurant

15. hairstylist

o. post office

16. pilot

p. laboratory

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2. ___ 10. ___

3. ___ 11. ___

4. ___ 12. ___

5. ___ 13. ___

6. ___ 14. ___

7. ___ 15. ___

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Exercise 2 Match each occupation (1-8) with an activity (a-f). 1. An optician

a. writes and tests software.

2. A police officer

b. operates on patients.

3. A dentist

c. works in the construction industry.

4. A computer programmer

d. checks your eyesight.

5. A tailor

e. looks after young children.

6. A babysitter

f. makes suits and other clothes for men.

7. A surgeon

g. fights crime and arrests criminals.

8. A builder

h. keeps your teeth and gums healthy.

Answers Exercise 1: 1. l, 2. d, 3. a, 4. b, 5. k, 6. m, 7. p, 8. n, 9. o, 10. h, 11. f, 12. c, 13. g, 14. e, 15. j, 16. i Exercise 2: 1. d, 2. g, 3. h, 4. a, 5. f, 6. e, 7. b, 8. c

Expansion activity Choose five more occupations and write a sentence to describe each one. 1. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________

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More Collocations Collocations are words that are often used together. Expanding your vocabulary by learning common collocations can help to boost your score in the TOEIC test. Exercise 1 Complete the text with these verbs. build on take

face do

work struggle

succeed cope with

Although many green energy companies

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___________ a time of crisis and mounting debts, PRC

International today posted record profits. In fact, the company looks set to

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___________ against the

odds and will soon emerge as Europe’s leading producer of biofuels. This is the conclusion of bioenergy expert Todd Matthews, who puts PRC International’s success down to its ability to

3.

___________ a

constantly changing energy environment. “The management at PRC really wants to 4.

___________ well, and the board is absolutely committed to bioenergy,” Matthews adds. What’s more,

they are not afraid to

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___________ hard, and have shown they can

when necessary. While rival companies 8.

7.

6.

___________ decisive action

___________ to survive, PRC International plans to

___________ its success by expanding further into Eastern Europe in the coming year.

Exercise 2 Underline the correct collocation. 1. Flights in and out of the airport were canceled due to deep/thick/wide fog. 2. Julie made a list of our e-mail addresses so we could all have/develop/keep in touch after the course. 3. It is with great/vast/brave sadness that I announce the resignation of our president, Jake Harkins. 4. The kitchen and bathroom were heavily/absolutely/completely refurbished before the house was sold. 5. If you don’t like the work you are doing, why don’t you break/change/desert jobs?

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Answers Exercise 1: 1. face, 2. succeed, 3. cope with, 4. do, 5. work, 6. take, 7. struggle, 8. build on Exercise 2: 1. thick, 2. keep, 3. great, 4. completely, 5. change

Expansion activity a. Use your dictionary to find three collocations for each word. 1. earn

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2. change

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3. draw

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4. save

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5. come

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6. gain

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7. stand

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8. get

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b. Choose one collocation for each word and make an example sentence. 1. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Synonyms and Antonyms Synonyms are words that have similar meanings (e.g., leave and depart). Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings (e.g., love and hate). Recognizing synonyms and antonyms can help you to identify the correct response in Part 3 of the TOEIC test.

Synonyms Exercise 1 Match the nouns that have a similar meaning. 1. agenda a. defect 2. assistance

b. goal

3. fault

c. debate

4. proof

d. customer

5. client

e. personnel

6. advantage

f. evidence

7. suggestion

g. revenue

8. discussion

h. help

9. staff

i. barrier

10. obstacle

j. benefit

11. target

k. schedule

12. income

l. proposal

1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ 7. ___ 8. ___ 9. ___ 10. ___ 11. ___ 12. ___ Exercise 2 Underline two adjectives in each set of words that have similar meanings. 1. dangerous

inaccurate

risky

mean

shocking

2. traditional

stable

committed

steady

positive

3. exact

vacant

professional

appealing

precise

4. functional

essential

suitable

executive

appropriate

5. distinctive

official

humble

modest

rival

6. original

adequate

disposable

unique

persuasive

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Antonyms Exercise 1 Study these verbs. Match the opposites. 1. admit

a. miss

2. fail

b. receive

3. lend

c. succeed

4. deposit

d. defend

5. send

e. increase

6. differ

f. create

7. attack

g. deny

8. catch

h. depart

9. reduce

i. withdraw

10. destroy

j. lose

11. arrive

k. borrow

12. win

l. agree

1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ 7. ___ 8. ___ 9. ___ 10. ___ 11. ___ 12. ___ Exercise 2 Study these adjectives. Match the opposites. 1. modern a. deliberate 2. permanent

b. temporary

3. keen

c. amateur

4. private

d. traditional

5. professional

e. public

6. gentle

f. severe

7. accidental

g. foolish

8. sensible

h. uninterested

1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ 7. ___ 8. ___

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Answers Synonyms Exercise 1: 1. k, 2. h, 3. a, 4. f, 5. d, 6. j, 7. l, 8. c, 9. e, 10. i, 11. b, 12. g Exercise 2: 1. dangerous/risky, 2. stable/steady, 3. exact/precise 4. suitable/appropriate, 5. humble/modest, 6. original/unique Antonyms Exercise 1: 1. g, 2. c, 3. k, 4. i, 5. b, 6. l, 7. d, 8. a, 9. e, 10. f, 11. h, 12. j Exercise 2: 1. d, 2. b, 3. h, 4. e, 5. c, 6. f, 7. a, 8. g

Expansion activity a. Use your dictionary to find a synonym for each word. Then write an example sentence. protection (noun) ____________________ Example sentence:

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salvage (verb) Example sentence:

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emphasize (verb) Example sentence:

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varied (adjective) Example sentence:

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priceless (adjective)

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Example sentence:

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b. Use your dictionary to find an antonym for each word. Then write an example sentence. bargain (noun) ____________________ Example sentence:

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convince (verb) Example sentence:

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restrict (verb) Example sentence:

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deliberate (adjective) ____________________ Example sentence: ________________________________________________________________. feasible (adjective)

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Example sentence:

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Paraphrasing To paraphrase is to express the same thing in a different way. In Part 4 of the TOEIC test, correct answer choices often paraphrase what the speakers say. By listening carefully and trying to recognize when key information is paraphrased, you can improve your TOEIC score. Match each statement on the left with an answer choice on the right. Statements you might hear… 1. Heavy snow and strong winds will likely cause more misery for motorists.

Answer choices you might see… a. Training is required to use the copier.

2. Please find the sales report in my Draft folder and forward it right away.

b. A costly item of office equipment does not work properly.

3. We regret that this train will arrive one hour behind schedule due to a signal failure.

c. She is well known in her field.

4. Joanne has made a name for herself as a business analyst.

d. Workers are no longer needed to operate the machinery.

5. This laser printer was expensive, but the paper jams sometimes.

e. More people voted than usual.

6. They are sending a technician to show us how the new copy machine works.

f. An important document needs to be e-mailed.

7. These days, the manufacturing process is completely automated.

g. A guest has recently left the hotel.

8. This election has generated a lot more interest than others in recent history.

h. Listeners should phone or go online to make a reservation.

9. Dr. Gonzalez from Room 325 has just checked out.

i.

Bad weather may well cause traffic problems.

10. To book, simply call 555-9281 now, or visit our website.

j.

A technical problem has caused a delay.

1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ 7. ___ 8. ___ 9. ___ 10. ___

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Answers 1. i, 2. f, 3. j, 4. c, 5. b, 6. a, 7. d, 8. e, 9. g, 10. h

Expansion activity Using the Audioscript for your copy of Pass the TOEIC Test, study the questions and answer choices for some Part 4 short talks. Identify answer choices that paraphrase what the speakers say.

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Word Building In Part 4 of the TOEIC test, the short talks you hear cover a wide variety of situations. One way to prepare is to focus on different situations, and to make a list of words that you might hear. Building your vocabulary in this way can help boost your score. Exercise 1 Read this public announcement. Underline all the words and phrases that relate this talk to air travel. “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. This is your captain speaking. Welcome aboard Flight AE564 to Washington. We will be flying at an altitude of 35,000 feet today. The weather conditions are good, and we expect to land in Washington on time at ten thirty-five. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight.” Exercise 2 Read this short talk. Underline all the words and phrases that relate this talk to a museum. “Here’s a plan showing the galleries and the main exhibits. If you don’t have much time you might be interested in our Top 20 tour. The next one starts in ten minutes over there by the statue, just inside the main entrance. You’ll get to see the most famous paintings we have here, so it’s a great way to make the most of your time. It also includes entrance to our special Tombs of China exhibition. The tour lasts about ninety minutes, and tickets are just $6. So, would you like to go ahead and book that?” Exercise 3 Read this weather report. Underline all the words and phrases that relate this talk to a weather report. “Hello, everyone. Well, today is going to be another beautiful, warm, and sunny day in Ontario with temperatures up to 17 degrees Celsius in some parts. Just perfect for this time of year here. A great day to enjoy a walk or a jog in the park. The high pressure will stay with us all day. The only change will be in far northern Ontario, which will see some showers coming in through Thunder Bay in the late afternoon. But no rain at all for Ottawa, Toronto, and throughout the rest of the region. By mid-week we could hit 20 degrees!”

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Exercise 4 Read this short talk. Underline all the words and phrases that relate this talk to a sports event. “Well, what a great match that was. Truly remarkable. I’m joined here by both players…Welcome, guys. First, congratulations to both of you on what has been an excellent final. I don’t think we have seen such fantastic tennis here for many years. That was a spectacular match, one of the longest in the history of this competition, and the fans here in the stadium and those watching at home surely enjoyed it as much as I did.” Exercise 5 Read this advertisement. Underline all the words and phrases that relate this talk to a hotel. “The next time you come to Hong Kong, stay at the New Orient Kowloon. Enjoy fine dining at our five-star restaurant, The Jade Fountain, with superb views over Hong Kong’s iconic harbor. After a tough day of meetings, take time to relax in our very own health club and spa. Membership is included in your room rate. Use the facilities in our state-of-the-art Business Center free of charge, and make use of the complimentary wireless internet access, available in all public areas, to keep in touch with the office. Come to the New Orient Kowloon, where you’ll find a warm welcome, superb service, and excellent corporate rates.”

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Answers Exercise 1: Exercise 2: Exercise 3: Exercise 4: Exercise 5:

captain, aboard, flight, flying, altitude, land, flight galleries, exhibits, statue, paintings, exhibition warm, sunny, temperatures, 17 degrees Celsius, high pressure, showers, rain, 20 degrees match, players, final, tennis, match, competition, fans, stadium stay, restaurant, health club and spa, room rate, Business Center, corporate rates

Expansion activity a. Study the short talks again. Use the chart below to record any new vocabulary.

word

meaning

example sentence

altitude

height

This plane can fly at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

b. Using the Audioscript for your copy of Pass the TOEIC Test, study some Part 4 short talks. Identify all the words and phrases that relate to the situation. Use the chart to record any new vocabulary.

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Roles and Responsibilities Recognizing a person’s position in a company, and knowing what his or her job involves, can help you to identify the correct answer to questions in Part 4 of the TOEIC test. Exercise 1 Write each job title in the correct place in the company organization chart. Maintenance Engineer

Chief Executive Officer

Personnel Manager

Chief Accountant

Accounting Clerk

Recruitment Officer

Service Desk Attendant

Board of Directors

1.

PRODUCTION

FINANCE

Operations Manager

SALES/MARKETING

Sales Manager

2.

Quality Controller

5.

3.

4.

Sales Representative

Payroll Clerk

Technician

HUMAN RESOURCES

Purchasing Officer

Training Officer

Export Clerk

6.

7.

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Exercise 2 Complete the sentences by matching each job title (1-10) with a description (a-i). 1. An IT Manager

a. takes part in promotional advertising, public relations, and research activities.

2. A Human Resources Manager

b. arranges meetings, screens calls, and manages his/her employer’s daily schedule.

3. An Executive Secretary

c. processes and records financial transactions such as invoices, expenses, payroll, etc.

4. A Purchasing Officer

d. designs and maintains computer systems, and makes sure the company’s network runs effectively.

5. A Webmaster

e. greets visitors to a company, gives directions, and gives out information.

6. A Marketing Assistant

f. answers queries, and deals directly with customer complaints.

7. A Chief Executive Officer

g. buys raw materials, equipment, and any supplies that the company needs.

8. An Accounting Clerk

h. develops and maintains the company’s website, and promotes the company’s online presence.

9. A Receptionist

i.

is responsible for staff welfare, training, and recruitment.

10. A Customer Service Representative

j.

develops corporate strategy and manages the overall operation of the company.

1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ 7. ___ 8. ___ 9. ___ 10. ___

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Answers Exercise 1: 1. Chief Executive Officer, 2. Chief Accountant, 3. Personnel Manager, 4. Accounting Clerk, 5. Maintenance Engineer, 6. Recruitment Officer, 7. Service Desk Attendant Exercise 2: 1. d, 2. i, 3. b, 4. g, 5. h, 6. a, 7. j, 8. c, 9. e, 10. f

Expansion activity Use a dictionary or look online to find out what these job involve. Then write a simple description. Project Manager ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chairman of the Board ____________________________________________________________________________________ Business Development Manager ____________________________________________________________________________________ Managing Director ____________________________________________________________________________________ Brand Developer ____________________________________________________________________________________ Account Manager ____________________________________________________________________________________ Warehouse Supervisor ____________________________________________________________________________________ Mailroom Clerk ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chief Information Officer ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Word Match Words that have similar meanings (e.g., buy and purchase) are called synonyms. Recognizing synonyms can help you to identify the correct response in Part 4 of the TOEIC test. Exercise 1 Underline the one word or phrase that best matches the meaning of each word in bold. 1. establish (verb)

set up

encourage

disturb

frighten

2. appraise (verb)

create

evaluate

speculate

conspire

3. obligation (noun)

responsibility

dedication

effect

manner

4. productive (adjective)

attractive

talented

fruitful

helpful

5. imply (verb)

ask for

infer

protect

control

6. frequently (adverb)

gradually

extremely

often

well

7. reputation (noun)

standing

provision

qualification

variety

8. primarily (adverb)

habitually

consistently

progressively

mainly

9. register (verb)

release

transmit

enroll

gather

10. specific (adjective)

absolute

particular

limited

common

Exercise 2 Complete the sentences. Choose from the words in bold in exercise 1. 1. Mr. Pieterson has an excellent ____________ in the field of conservation and restoration. 2. The purpose of this inspection is ____________ to check hygiene and safety standards. 3. An art expert is coming to ____________ the collection and determine its value. 4. I didn’t mean to ____________ that I was disappointed with the level of service I received. 5. The period of growth we have seen is perhaps the most ____________ in the history of the company.

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Answers Exercise 1: 1. set up, 2. evaluate, 3. responsibility, 4. fruitful, 5. infer, 6. often, 7. standing, 8. mainly, 9. enroll, 10. particular Exercise 2: 1. reputation, 2. primarily, 3. appraise, 4. imply, 5. productive

Expansion activity Use a dictionary to translate these verbs. Then study the differences in their meaning and use. accomplish fulfill perform realize

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

look see observe watch

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

refuse reject decline disallow

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

act proceed advance develop

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

supply stock store reserve

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

develop expand elaborate enhance

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

keep obtain stay remain

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

exchange trade change switch

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

imply involve mean require

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

release dismiss resign quit

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

confess acknowledge admit declare

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

remind remember retain repeat

____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

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Listening Links Signposts are short phrases that link ideas or sections in a talk. Recognizing these signposts while you are listening can help you to follow the structure of talks in Part 4 of the TOEIC test. Exercise 1 Match each function (1-10) with the correct group of signposts (a-j). Function

Signposts

1. Introducing the topic

a. Let’s consider this in more detail. So, let’s examine this more closely.

2. Outlining the structure of the talk

b. In conclusion,... / To sum up,… / To recap the main points,... Let’s summarize briefly what we’ve looked at.

3. Listing several points

c. I’d like to move on to... / Let’s turn now to... Now let’s look at...

4. Explaining consequences

d. In other words,… / To put it another way,… What I’m getting at is…

5. Finishing one point

e. Well, that’s all I have to say about... / So much for... We’ve looked at... / I’ve told you about…

6. Moving on to a new point

f. The focus of this presentation is… Today, I’m going to talk to you about…

7. Clarifying a point

g. This is why… / Therefore… As a result…

8. Giving examples

h. First of all,… / I’d like to start by... Then I’ll move on to… / Next,... / After that,... / I’ll finish by...

9. Analyzing a point in more detail

i. For example,... / For instance,… / To give you an example,... A good example of this is... / To illustrate this point,...

10. Summarizing/Concluding

j. First,... / Second,... / Third,... / Last,... In addition,... / Finally,...

1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___ 4. ___ 5. ___ 6. ___ 7. ___ 8. ___ 9. ___ 10. ___

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Exercise 2 Underline the signposts in this talk.

“OK, so I’m going to tell you about the new DX4 packaging machine. I’d like to start by reviewing the main benefits. This award-winning packaging machine features the very latest in technology, and has a number of outstanding features. First of all, you’ll notice the speed. The DX4 is the fastest on the market. To give you an example, it can pack 100 cereal boxes per minute, and takes just two minutes to pack an entire pallet of household cleaning products ready for shipment. Second, it’s very versatile. The DX4 can multipack up to three separate products together in one bundle, which is a clear advantage for multi-buy and ‘buy one get one free’ offers. And finally, I must point out that the running costs of the DX4 are far lower than those of its nearest rivals. Well, that’s all I have to say about the advantages. Any questions so far? OK, so now let’s look at price. The DX4 retails at $28,000, but this month we are offering a significant discount on purchases of two or more machines. As a result, for those of you who take advantage of this great offer, potentially the DX4 could actually pay for itself in less than two years. To sum up, then, I have talked about the advantages and the price. So all we need now are your orders!”

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Answers Exercise 1: 1. f, 2. h, 3. j, 4. g, 5. e, 6. c, 7. d, 8. i, 9. a, 10. b Exercise 2: I’m going to tell you about / I’d like to start by / First of all / To give you an example / Second finally / Well, that’s all I have to say about / now let’s look at / As a result / To sum up

Expansion activity Go to www.ted.com/talks. Choose a talk on a topic you are interested in. Then listen and notice any signposts the speaker uses.  

Some talks are longer than others. You can choose the length of the talks you listen to, from as little as 3 minutes. For many talks you can also read the audioscript by clicking “Show transcript” below the video.

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Word Groups In Part 4 of the TOEIC test, it can be useful to understand the connection between groups of words and the general subject they relate to. This can help you to identify what the speakers are talking about. Exercise 1 Match each group (1-15) with a set of words (a-o). 1. weather

a. blond, curly, wavy, gray, straight

2. patterns

b. virus, cough, sore throat, stomachache, flu

3. academic qualifications

c. bake, fry, grill, roast, steam

4. parts of the body

d. leather, suede, wool, denim, cotton

5. jobs

e. sociology, geography, archaeology, history, economics

6. hobbies

f. burglary, arson, robbery, fraud, shoplifting

7. hair

g. rink, stadium, court, pitch, arena

8. fabrics

h. striped, floral, geometric, polka-dot, checked

9. ways of cooking food

i. statement, savings, mortgage, shares, account

10. educational subjects

j. ankle, stomach, waist, thigh, wrist

11. footwear

k. butcher, farmer, journalist, politician, printer

12. health problems

l. sneakers, slippers, sandals, boots, high heels

13. banking

m. MA, PhD, diploma, degree, BA

14. crimes

n. gardening, painting, reading, fishing, watching movies

15. sports venues

o. freezing, humid, mild, chilly, foggy

1. ___ 11. ___

2. ___ 12. ___

3. ___ 13. ___

4. ___ 14. ___

5. ___ 15. ___

6. ___

7. ___

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Exercise 2 What group does each set of words belong to? Write your answers. 1. ________________________

melon, pineapple, mango, kiwi, apricot

2. ________________________

mug, cup, glass, beaker, tumbler

3. ________________________

trumpet, cello, violin, guitar, piano

4. ________________________

salmon, tuna, mackerel, bass, monkfish

5. ________________________

lead, aluminum, steel, copper, bronze

6. ________________________

lily, carnation, rose, tulip, peony

7. ________________________

circle, square, triangle, rectangle, cube

8. ________________________

nephew, cousin, colleague, boss, roommate

9. ________________________

scissors, stapler, tape, labels, paper clips

10. ________________________

hockey, windsurfing, golf, badminton, tennis

11. ________________________

microwave, iron, dishwasher, electric kettle, washing machine

12. ________________________

necklace, ring, earring, bracelet, bangle

13. ________________________

euro, yen, dollar, peso, pound

14. ________________________

irritated, angry, frustrated, upset, disappointed

15. ________________________

hammer, screwdriver, saw, chisel, pliers

16. ________________________

jazz, classical, rap, hip-hop, country

17. ________________________

test tube, microscope, thermometer, flask, Bunsen burner

18. ________________________

train, ferry, subway, tram, bus

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Answers Exercise 1: 1. o, 2. h, 3. m, 4. j, 5. k, 6. n, 7. a, 8. d, 9. c,10. e, 11. l, 12. b, 13. i, 14. f, 15. g Exercise 2: 1. fruit, 2. containers for drinks/liquids, 3. musical instruments, 4. fish, 5. metals, 6. flowers, 7. shapes, 8. relationships, 9. office supplies, 10. sports, 11. household appliances, 12. jewelry, 13. currencies, 14. negative adjectives of emotion, 15. tools, 16. kinds of music, 17. scientific equipment, 18. public transportation

Expansion activity Write at least three words related to each group. 1. types of vacations

_________________________________________________________

2. positions in a company

_________________________________________________________

3. computer equipment

_________________________________________________________

4. office furniture

_________________________________________________________

5. vegetables

_________________________________________________________

6. pets

_________________________________________________________

7. sports equipment

_________________________________________________________

8. rooms in a house

_________________________________________________________

9. directions

_________________________________________________________

10. types of movies

_________________________________________________________

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Dependent Prepositions

VOCABULARY

Prepositions following nouns, verbs, and adjectives.

Choose the most appropriate answer: (A), (B), (C), or (D), to complete each sentence. 1. This company has been heavily involved ---------- charitable work since 2012. (A) at (B) in (C) over (D) on

6. Recent reports in the media suggest we need to prepare ---------- a hostile takeover bid. (A) in (B) over (C) for (D) by

2. Sebastian is someone who I have always felt able to rely ---------- in times of trouble. (A) at (B) by (C) in (D) on

7. The developers feel very optimistic ---------the chances of having their plans accepted. (A) about (B) in (C) for (D) to

3. We are very proud ---------- the fact that our design team has won an award for innovation. (A) at (B) by (C) of (D) about

8. At this point, there is no known cure ---------the disease, but we can raise awareness. (A) to (B) about (C) for (D) with

4. The mayor was blamed ---------- the poor enforcement of security regulations. (A) with (B) to (C) on (D) for

9. Most workers agreed ---------- the decision to phase out the pension plan. (A) with (B) at (C) to (D) on

5. Replacing the outdated machinery has resulted ---------- a loss for the last quarter. (A) in (B) for (C) at (D) with

10. Thanks to the recent marketing campaign, we have seen a big improvement ---------- sales. (A) at (B) in (C) to (D) over

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Answers 1. B, 2. D, 3. C, 4. D, 5. A, 6. C, 7. A, 8. C, 9. A, 10. B

Expansion activity Write an example sentence for each of these phrases. regardless of

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specialize in

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shocked by

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learn from

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aware of

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participate in

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in connection with

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certain of

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concerned about

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Word Choice

GRAMMAR

Words that are often confused (some/any, still/yet, etc.).

Choose the most appropriate answer: (A), (B), (C), or (D), to complete each sentence. 1. When we land, will we have ---------- time to catch our connecting flight? (A) much (B) few (C) too (D) enough

6. I do not think I have ---------- seen such a comprehensive report. (A) yet (B) ever (C) still (D) never

2. We left several messages, but we did not receive ---------- reply from the client. (A) no (B) any (C) some (D) all

7. ---------- all the engineers employed by the company have a master’s degree. (A) Most (B) The most (C) Almost (D) The majority

3. Tim has worked in Atlanta ---------- his company relocated there in 2010. (A) while (B) since (C) even (D) ever

8. Early results indicate that ---------- candidate was successful in the election. (A) each (B) both (C) either (D) neither

4. The notebook was hidden ---------- all the papers on my desk. (A) among (B) about (C) around (D) along

9. As there is ---------- capable of maintaining this machine, we cannot use it. (A) nobody (B) anybody (C) everybody (D) somebody

5. If Ms. Jones asks for a discount, tell her we ---------- knock 20 percent off for a quick sale. (A) must (B) should (C) can (D) ought to

10. The more details that emerge about the sponsorship deal, the ---------- I like it. (A) less (B) fewer (C) lower (D) least

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Answers 1. D, 2. B, 3. B, 4. A, 5. C, 6. B, 7. C, 8. D, 9. A, 10. A

Expansion activity Use a dictionary to check the meaning and use of these words. Then write an example sentence for each word. few

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too

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much

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some

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while

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even

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ever

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must

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ought to

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everybody

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Phrasal Verbs

VOCABULARY

Verbs followed by one or more prepositions or adverbs.

Choose the most appropriate answer: (A), (B), (C), or (D), to complete each sentence. 1. This takeover should ---------- a complete reversal in the fortunes of the company. (A) bring about (B) bring in (C) bring up (D) bring out

6. You can contact me at this number if you wish to ---------- this offer of employment. (A) take off (B) take up (C) take on (D) take down

2. Almost half of the workers at the chemical plant have ---------- a mystery illness. (A) come around to (B) come up with (C) come into (D) come down with

7. Please let us know what we can do to ---------the inconvenience you have suffered. (A) make up to (B) make do with (C) make off with (D) make up for

3. Fire Department investigators will ---------- the cause of the fire that destroyed the factory. (A) look up to (B) look into (C) look around (D) look forward to

8. After working night shifts for a year, I found it difficult to ---------- a good sleep routine. (A) get back into (B) get ahead of (C) get over with (D) get through to

4. The date for launching the communications satellite was ---------- to April 24. (A) put over (B) put back (C) put on (D) put toward

9. To fight this allergy effectively, I recommend that you ---------- refined sugar and caffeine. (A) cut out (B) cut off (C) cut into (D) cut across

5. Alarm ---------- relief when workers heard the threat of layoffs had been withdrawn. (A) gave onto (B) gave back (C) gave way to (D) gave up on

10. Before the presentation, Simone will quickly ---------- our health and safety policy. (A) run into (B) run out of (C) run through (D) run across

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Answers 1. A, 2. D, 3. B, 4. B, 5. C, 6. B, 7. D, 8. A, 9. A, 10. C

Expansion activity Use a dictionary to look up phrasal verbs for these verbs. Choose three phrasal verbs, and write an example sentence for each one. come Phrasal verb 1. ____________

Example sentence ______________________________________________________

2. ____________

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3. ____________

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take Phrasal verb 1. ____________

Example sentence ______________________________________________________

2. ____________

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3. ____________

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set Phrasal verb 1. ____________

Example sentence ______________________________________________________

2. ____________

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3. ____________

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go Phrasal verb 1. ____________

Example sentence ______________________________________________________

2. ____________

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3. ____________

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Word Forms

VOCABULARY

Identifying parts of speech (verbs/nouns/adjectives/adverbs).

Choose the most appropriate answer: (A), (B), (C), or (D), to complete each sentence. 1. The decision not to approve the airport expansion was purely a ---------- one. (A) politics (B) politician (C) politically (D) political

6. As for shipping the goods to Australia, we do not have a ---------- international carrier. (A) preference (B) preferred (C) preferably (D) prefer

2. Despite the cost, management agreed with the ---------- to replace laptops with tablets. (A) suggestive (B) suggesting (C) suggestion (D) suggested

7. Ms. Ishihara is the most ---------- and hardworking employee in the section. (A) efficient (B) efficiently (C) efficiency (D) efficacy

3. HM Construction has proved itself as the most ---------- company we have ever worked with. (A) dependable (B) dependent (C) depending (D) dependably

8. These chemicals are highly toxic, so anyone handling them must be closely ----------. (A) supervision (B) supervisor (C) supervised (D) supervises

4. According to our senior advisors, this investment presents no serious ---------- risk. (A) finances (B) financial (C) financially (D) financier

9. There are many technical reports ---------each stage in the development of this turbine. (A) documents (B) documented (C) documentary (D) documenting

5. The new chairman was ---------- offered a salary in excess of $1 million. (A) reportedly (B) reported (C) reporting (D) reporter

10. Of all the applicants for the post, Mrs. Walters seems to be by far the strongest ----------. (A) candidacy (B) candidate (C) candidature (D) candidates

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Answers 1. D, 2. C, 3. A, 4. B, 5. A, 6. B, 7. A, 8. C, 9. D, 10. B

Expansion activity Use a dictionary to find the different forms of these words. Complete the chart.

Verb

Noun

Adjective

Adverb

advisable apply attraction competitively comprehend defensive excessively excitement innovation persuasive reliably succeed

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Pronouns

GRAMMAR

Practicing the use of different pronouns (I, me, my, myself, mine, etc.).

Choose the most appropriate answer: (A), (B), (C), or (D), to complete each sentence. 1. Luckily, Mr. Bertram didn’t hurt ---------- when he fell from the ladder. (A) his (B) himself (C) he (D) him

6. DRG Engineering is known for ---------- high standards of customer service. (A) it (B) it’s (C) its (D) itself

2. Does anyone know who keeps using ---------- parking space? (A) me (B) I (C) mine (D) my

7. Don’t you ever ask ---------- what happens to all the personal information we give online? (A) yourself (B) yours (C) you (D) your

3. As Quality Controller, Tina felt that the responsibility for the fault was ----------. (A) hers (B) her (C) herself (D) she

8. I wanted to speak to Julie before she went on vacation, but I missed ----------. (A) hers (B) herself (C) her (D) she

4. Visitors are asked to safeguard any jewelry and other valuables in ---------- possession. (A) their (B) theirs (C) they (D) them

9. Fortunately, everyone knew that ---------- was very busy, so I was not disturbed all day. (A) me (B) myself (C) I (D) mine

5. Who gave ---------- permission to enter this office and download all those files? (A) your (B) yourself (C) yours (D) you

10. When Matt finishes lunch, can you ask ---------to see me in my office, please? (A) he (B) him (C) his (D) himself

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Answers 1. B, 2. D, 3. A, 4. A, 5. D, 6. C, 7. A, 8. C, 9. C, 10. B

Expansion activity a. Study this list. Subject pronouns Object pronouns Possessive pronouns Possessive adjectives Reflexive pronouns

I, you, he, she, it, we, they me, you, him, her, it, us, them mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, their my, your, his, her, its, our, their myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, themselves

b. Write an example sentence for each pronoun below. she

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hers

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them

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mine

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his

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yours

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themselves

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ours

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our

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ourselves

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Words that Look Alike

VOCABULARY

Choosing between words that look similar.

Choose the most appropriate answer: (A), (B), (C), or (D), to complete each sentence. 1. This is a private room where you can enjoy your meal without ---------- from other diners. (A) coherence (B) clearance (C) adherence (D) interference

6. Because the meeting was so ----------, we ultimately managed to achieve very little. (A) disoriented (B) disorganized (C) distracted (D) disappointed

2. Transportation by truck has increased rapidly, despite the poor ---------- of the roads. (A) condition (B) competition (C) cognition (D) coalition

7. The new safety reforms mean we may have to ---------- the number of first-aiders we train. (A) regress (B) repress (C) repossess (D) reassess

3. The total cost of rebranding the company has been ---------- to be as high as $120,000. (A) celebrated (B) estimated (C) regulated (D) dedicated

8. The C.E.O. could not make up his mind which way to vote, so he decided to ----------. (A) obtain (B) abstain (C) attain (D) contain

4. Unfortunately, the handwriting was so poor that the letter was practically ----------. (A) illegal (B) illogical (C) illegible (D) illiterate

9. Although the plot was not very appealing, the movie was ---------- stunning. (A) visually (B) cordially (C) radically (D) eternally

5. If you have ---------- the instruction manual, a copy can be downloaded from our website. (A) misjudged (B) misguided (C) misplaced (D) mistaken

10. When I complained about my room, the clerk was very ---------- and offered me an upgrade. (A) apathetic (B) alphabetic (C) apologetic (D) athletic

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Answers 1. D, 2. A, 3. B, 4. C, 5. C, 6. B, 7. D, 8. B, 9. A, 10. C

Expansion activity Use a dictionary to check the meaning of these words that look alike. Then write an example sentence for each word. communicate (verb)

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commemorate (verb) __________________________________________________________________ commentate (verb)

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commiserate (verb)

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destruction (noun)

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desperation (noun)

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destination (noun)

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designation (noun)

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homeless (adjective)

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humorless (adjective) __________________________________________________________________ hopeless (adjective)

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officially (adverb)

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offensively (adverb)

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offhand (adverb)

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officiously (adverb)

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Relative Clauses

GRAMMAR

Practicing the use of relative clauses (who, whose, that, which, etc.).

Choose the most appropriate answer: (A), (B), (C), or (D), to complete each sentence. 1. The motion to increase pay, ---------- was passed unanimously, was widely praised. (A) what (B) which (C) that (D) where

6. I was very pleased by ---------- I saw during the tour of the factory. (A) that (B) whom (C) what (D) which

2. The kitchen staff ---------- work here are all agency staff on temporary contracts. (A) whose (B) which (C) where (D) who

7. To ---------- should I write if I want to file a formal complaint? (A) which (B) what (C) who (D) whom

3. What is the name of the hotel ---------- you recommended I stay at when visiting Tokyo? (A) that (B) what (C) whose (D) where

8. When the cold weather started the heating system failed, ---------- was very ill-timed. (A) where (B) that (C) which (D) what

4. The speaker ---------- presentation you really liked will be at the gala dinner this evening. (A) whose (B) that (C) which (D) who

9. The bistro ---------- we had lunch last week has just been closed by health inspectors. (A) where (B) that (C) which (D) when

5. The room ---------- the training will take place is in B Wing, on the fourth floor. (A) that (B) where (C) which (D) what

10. If you are not satisfied with ---------- I have decided, then contact your area manager. (A) what (B) that (C) which (D) who

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Answers 1. B, 2. D, 3. A, 4. A, 5. B, 6. C, 7. D, 8. C, 9. A, 10. A

Expansion activity Complete these sentences using your own ideas. The place where __________________________________________________________________ The person who __________________________________________________________________ The man whose __________________________________________________________________ The hotel which __________________________________________________________________ The speaker that _________________________________________________________________ The client to whom _______________________________________________________________

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Words with Similar Meanings

VOCABULARY

Choosing between words that have similar meanings.

Choose the most appropriate answer: (A), (B), (C), or (D), to complete each sentence. 1. What do you hope to ---------- by the end of your first year here in our graduate program? (A) obtain (B) fulfill (C) achieve (D) reach

6. The opening ceremony was held in late November, so it was ---------- freezing. (A) very (B) extremely (C) absolutely (D) totally

2. Every employee has ---------- to a wage cut in order to safeguard the future of the company. (A) admitted (B) agreed (C) requested (D) accepted

7. We were very surprised to get a ---------- as we were unaware of the parking restrictions. (A) fee (B) fine (C) fare (D) tax

3. We have not yet made any ---------- to introduce on-site waste disposal facilities. (A) agendas (B) lists (C) plans (D) schedules

8. Gary is the best player on the ----------, and he has not missed a game all season. (A) club (B) team (C) group (D) crowd

4. The customs paperwork we need in order to import these goods will ---------- us over $250. (A) cost (B) charge (C) spend (D) pay

9. There is no doubt that corporate ---------- plays an important role in community relations. (A) promotion (B) backing (C) sponsorship (D) advertising

5. Andrew always ---------- his mind in meetings, no matter what the consequences. (A) talks (B) says (C) tells (D) speaks

10. The main ---------- to further growth is the lack of leadership in the manufacturing industry. (A) weakness (B) disadvantage (C) drawback (D) obstacle

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Answers 1. C, 2. B, 3. C, 4. A, 5. D, 6. C, 7. B, 8. B, 9. C, 10. D

Expansion activity Use a dictionary to check the difference in meaning between these words. Then write an example sentence for each word. decline (verb)

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reduce (verb)

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decrease (verb)

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deteriorate (verb)

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discount (noun)

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offer (noun)

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reduction (noun)

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sale (noun)

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near (adjective)

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nearby (adjective)

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handy (adjective)

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close (adjective)

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faithfully (adverb)

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genuinely (adverb)

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legitimately (adverb)

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justifiably (adverb)

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Verb Forms and Tenses

GRAMMAR

Recognizing and using verb forms and tenses.

Choose the most appropriate answer: (A), (B), (C), or (D), to complete each sentence. 1. Please could you see Mr. Thomson as soon as your performance review meeting ----------? (A) will end (B) ends (C) will be ending (D) will have ended

6. Exactly how long ---------- worked as a senior accounting clerk for this company? (A) have you (B) did you (C) are you (D) will you

2. Carl apologizes for not being available when you called, but he ---------- an important client. (A) had visited (B) visited (C) was visiting (D) had been visiting

7. After being discharged from the hospital, our president Mr. Liu ---------- taking a long break. (A) will (B) is going to (C) will be (D) will have

3. The service in the hotel restaurant was so bad that I ---------- to complain to the manager. (A) am deciding (B) decide (C) decided (D) was decided

8. ---------- sign for the package that arrived this morning? (A) Have you (B) Did you (C) Were you (D) Are you

4. The new packaging machine we bought recently ---------- down three times already. (A) was breaking (B) had broken (C) is breaking (D) has broken

9. We felt excited about the trip to Mexico, as we had never ---------- to Latin America. (A) been (B) went (C) gone (D) to go

5. The meeting ---------- at three o’clock, so we must hurry if we want to be there in time. (A) starts (B) started (C) was starting (D) has started

10. By the time the shareholders read the annual report, our sales ---------- by one-third. (A) will fall (B) will have fallen (C) is falling (D) had fallen

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Answers 1. B, 2. C, 3. C, 4. D, 5. A, 6. A, 7. C, 8. B, 9. A, 10. B

Expansion activity Complete the chart. Write one example sentence for each tense.

TENSE

EXAMPLE SENTENCE

Present Simple Present Continuous Present Perfect Simple Present Perfect Continuous Past Simple Past Continuous Past Perfect Simple Past Perfect Continuous Future Simple Future Continuous Future Perfect

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Practice with NOT Questions In Part 7 of the TOEIC test, some comprehension questions ask you to identify what is NOT in the passage. These NOT questions can take longer to answer than other types of questions.

--- Tips on Answering NOT Questions --

Leave the NOT question until last. Answer the other questions on a passage first and you may be able to identify the answer, or know where to look for the answer, when you come to the NOT question.

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Quickly scan the passage to match the information in each answer choice. Look for information in the passage which is similar to, or paraphrases, information in the answer choices.

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Once you have matched information in the passage with an answer choice, eliminate that answer choice and immediately move on to the next one.

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Remember, you are looking for information that is NOT in the passage. When you have eliminated three answer choices, the fourth answer choice will be the correct answer.

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When scanning the text, if you can’t find the information quickly, move on to the next answer choice. Do not waste time by looking for information that is not there!

 If time is short, eliminate any answer choices that are unusual. Choose the most likely answer choice.

Read the following texts and answer each NOT question as quickly as you can. Use the advice above to help you.

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Passage 1

1. What objection do residents NOT make about the proposed development? (A) House prices will be reduced. (B) There will be more pollution. (C) Local restaurants will suffer. (D) The neighborhood will be noisier. 2. Who is NOT mentioned as being in favor of the development? (A) Environmental researchers (B) Members of The Pine County Business Forum (C) The owners of the proposed site (D) A very small number of local residents

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Passage 2

1. What does the fax NOT ask Mr. Wong to do? (A) Fill out a form (B) Return a document (C) Provide personal information (D) Make a payment 2. What is NOT indicated about Mr. Wong? (A) He wishes to open a savings account. (B) He contacted TransBank International. (C) He has several overseas bank accounts. (D) He has not yet completed form UY87.

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Passage 3

1. What information does this job advertisement NOT include? (A) The length of the employment (B) The number of hours per week (C) The type of person required (D) The job title 2. Which of these personal qualities is NOT mentioned as necessary for the successful applicant? (A) A willingness to work hard (B) Previous experience in a similar role (C) A good sense of humor (D) The ability to relate well to customers

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Passage 4

1. What does Ms. Williams NOT indicate in her e-mail? (A) It was her first time at the venue. (B) The Leadership conference was a success. (C) She hopes to return to the Maybridge Center. (D) The event took place recently. 2. Which of the following features of the Maybridge Center does NOT receive praise? (A) The food (B) The staff (C) The location (D) The facilities

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Passage 5

1. What does the article NOT mention about the cycle ride? (A) The purpose of the event (B) The cost involved (C) The number of people taking part (D) The length of time it will take 2. What is NOT indicated about the participants? (A) They are employed by Cyclone Technologies. (B) They have done similar events in the past. (C) They work together. (D) They are based in Portland.

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Answers Passage 1: 1. C. According to Maddie Perrows, residents worry about the negative effect on their property values (A), and that there will be more pollution (B) and more noise (D). Only (C) is not mentioned. 2. A. Supporters include the landowners (C), and representatives of The Pine County Business Forum (B). As the vast majority of residents oppose the development, we can deduce that a small number are in favor (D). Clark Debussy claims that studies on the environmental impact have been positive, but this does not mean that environmental researchers are in favor (A). Passage 2: 1. D. Ms. Bertram asks Mr. Wong to complete and sign form UY87 (A), and to fax this back to me (B). She mentions she wants to confirm some personal details (C). Only (D) is not mentioned. 2. C. Ms. Bertram starts by thanking Mr. Wong for his e-mail (B), and refers to his interest in our Internationals Savings Account. As she is sending an application form, we can deduce that he wants to open a savings account (A). She asks him to return the form when completed (D). Only (C) is not mentioned and cannot be inferred. Passage 3: 1. B. The advertisement states We expect the position to last six months (A), and states that applicants must be flexible, positive, reliable, intelligent, etc. (C). The position mentioned is cashier (D). The position is full-time, but the specific number of hours (B) is not mentioned. 2. C. The advertisement states they are looking for someone who loves hard work (A), and is an experienced cashier (B). While excellent communication skills (D) are required, a good sense of humor (C) is not mentioned. Passage 4: 1. A. Ms. Williams writes The event went extremely well (B). She ends by saying I look forward to holding more events at the Maybridge Center (C). The subject line of the e-mail states that the event took place last Tue. (i.e., the previous Tuesday) (D). Only (A) is not indicated. 2. C. The e-mail mentions the wonderful catering (A), and that the staff were very helpful and cheerful (B). Ms. Williams also praises the excellent facilities (D). The location (C) is not mentioned. Passage 5: 1. B. The purpose of the event (A) is to raise $10,000 for Portland Children’s Hospital. The article states that four Cyclone staff will take part in the event (C), and that it will take thirty days (D). Only (B) is not mentioned. 2. C. The four members of the team are described as Cyclone staff (A) and are later called coworkers (C). John Moore, one of the team, works at the company’s Portland offices. As they are coworkers, we can therefore infer they are all based in Portland (D). Only (C) is not indicated. For more free activities, go to www.pass-the-toeic-test.com Try the free TOEIC Sample Test at www.practice-the-toeic-test.com

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Tips on Skimming and Scanning

READING SKILLS

In Part 7 of the TOEIC test, you need to read a series of short passages. Each passage is followed by between two and five questions that test your reading comprehension. To help you identify the correct answers, two skills you can use are skimming and scanning.

--- Skimming --What is skimming? Skimming means reading a text quickly to understand the main ideas. For example, when you quickly look through a magazine to see what’s inside, or look through a menu in a restaurant to choose what to eat, you are skimming. Do not read every word – just focus on the key words that contain important information. Your goal is to get an overall idea of what the passage is about. How to skim a passage  Read the text quickly to get a general idea of the content.  Pick out any key words or phrases.  Ask yourself, What is the text about? Who is it written for? What is the purpose? What NOT to do  Do not try to read every word.  Do not worry about words you don’t know.  Do not stop reading until you finish the passage. Hint

You can often find information about the main idea of a text near the beginning or at the end of a passage.

Practice Quickly skim articles in magazines and newspapers. Search online for news about your favorite movie star, celebrity, etc. Make a habit of always skimming your e-mails before you read them. Look for any leaflets, advertisements, timetables, etc., to skim when you are outside. Get used to skimming texts, and you will improve your score on Part 7 of the TOEIC test.

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--- Scanning --What is scanning? Scanning means reading a text carefully to find specific information. For example, when you use a dictionary to look up the meaning of a word, or check what time your favorite program is on TV, you are scanning. Do not read every word – just focus on finding the details that you are looking for. Your goal is to find the information you need. How to scan a passage  Before you begin, ask yourself, What information do I need to find?  Quickly identify the section of the text you need.  Read carefully and identify any key words or phrases. What NOT to do  Do not try to read every word.  Do not worry about words you don’t know.  Do not keep reading after you have found the information you need. Hint

You can sometimes use headings, titles, captions, diagrams, etc., in a text to help identify the section you need.

Practice Find an article on a topic that interests you. Look in magazines, newspapers, or online. Then write three questions on information you want to find. Read the article carefully to check if the information you want to find is there. If it is not, go online and search the internet until you find the answer. Get used to scanning texts, and you will improve your score on Part 7 of the TOEIC test.

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Further Comprehension Questions

READING SKILLS

A good way to improve your reading comprehension is to write your own questions for passages you have read. Look again at some Part 7 texts you have already read in Pass the TOEIC Test, and write as many questions as you can. When you finish, read the text again and write the answers.

--- Tips on Writing Comprehension Questions --Reading for Main Ideas Questions that test your understanding of the main ideas in a reading passage often ask about the topic, or purpose, of the text. For example: What is the article about? What does this letter mainly discuss? What is the main purpose of this notice? Why was this memo written? Reading for Details Questions that test your ability to understand details in a reading passage often ask about times, dates, prices, locations, people, etc. For example: When does the meeting begin? Who is scheduled to visit on Tuesday morning? Which product recently failed its safety check? Where is the lecture going to take place? What should motorists with a red parking permit do? How frequent are train services to Newberry? Why did Mr. Cecil have to pay a registration fee? Making Inferences Some questions test your ability to make inferences in a reading passage. You need to draw conclusions based on what you read. For example: What is indicated in the e-mail? Who most likely is Diane Findlay? What can be inferred from this notice? How does Ms. Bennett feel about the situation?

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Ideas for using the TOEIC® Word List  Write the translation next to each word. Cover the columns and test yourself!  Write each word you don’t know on a small card. Write the translation on the back. Carry these “flash cards” with you and test yourself regularly throughout the day.  Make sentences using each word. Learning words in context is very effective.  Choose the most useful words. Then use a dictionary to make a list of related words.

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Improving your Reading Comprehension

READING SKILLS

The best way to improve your reading comprehension is to read – as much as you can, whenever you can. Here are some useful tips and links that will help you improve your reading comprehension.

--- Tips on Improving your Reading Comprehension --Read books Find an author you like and choose a graded reader appropriate to your level. e.g. Agatha Christie http://www.bartleby.com/112/ Read newspaper articles Read newspapers from around the world. The Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com The Times http://www.thetimes.co.uk The Australian http://www.theaustralian.com.au/ The Globe and Mail http://www.theglobeandmail.com/ Read magazines Read current affairs stories available through online magazines. http://www.usnews.com/

http://www.economist.com/

http://www.time.com/time/

Read online Read short stories in a variety of genres, or just browse online for items that interest you. http://www.cdlponline.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=activity1&topicID=8&storyID=90 http://www.cdlponline.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=activity1&topicID=1&storyID=101 http://www.1-language.com/library/chinatales/index.htm http://www.aesopfables.com/ http://www.macmillanenglish.com/reading-keys-new-edition/resources/

Find a reading club Join a local book club, or an online book club, so you can discuss books you have read. Find a language exchange, or a group or activity locally where you can talk to native speakers. Read everything! Read everything in English – notices, tickets, user guides, recipes, job ads, blogs, etc.

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Improving your Listening Comprehension

LISTENING SKILLS

The best way to improve your listening comprehension is to listen – as much as you can, whenever you can. Here are some useful tips and links that will help you improve your listening comprehension.

--- Tips on Improving your Listening Comprehension --Listen to the radio Listen to the news, current affairs shows, etc. http://www.npr.org/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/ www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice http://www.voanews.com/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish Watch TV Watch videos of news stories from around the world. http://edition.cnn.com/video/ http://www.voanews.com/ http://learningenglish.voanews.com/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world/ http://australianetwork.com/ http://www.cbc.ca/ http://cbsnews.cbs.com http://www.cbsnews.com/evening-news/ Watch podcasts/webinars Explore a variety of genres, on topics that interest you. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/youmeus/videonation http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/listen-and-watch http://www.elllo.org http://www.history.com/videos http://www.manythings.org/voa/rss/ Find a conversation partner Try to set up a regular time to talk in English with someone in person or via Skype. Find a language exchange, or a group or activity locally where you can talk to native speakers. Watch movies Watching movies online, on TV, or on DVD will help you understand natural spoken English. Use English subtitles to help you if necessary. You can watch movie trailers here. http://trailers.apple.com/

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