ry PART 4
Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speaker says in each talk Select the best response to each question
and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet The talks will not be printed in your
test book and will be spoken only one time 71 On what day of the week is this report given? (A) Thursday (B) Friday (C) Saturday (D) Sunday 72 What type of weather will come to the north? (A) Rain (B) Snow (C) Hurricanes (D) Sun
73 What does the speaker suggest that people do this weekend? (A) Go hiking (B) Gocamping (C) Paint their homes (D) Read a book 74 What is the talk about?
(A) Car ignitions (B) Home furnaces (C) Automatic ovens (D) Coolers 75 How long does the device stay on? (A) hour (B) 1 hour, (C) iS hours (D) 20 hours, 76 Where can you buy the transmitter? {A) At Fahrenheit's (B) From Aaron's (C) From Harrods (D) At Farenham’s
77, What does Universal make? (A) Boys’ pants (B) Factory parts (C) Men’‘s suits, (D) French boots, Where was the first factory? (A) In Lawrenceville (B) In Hong Kong, (C) In Lewistown (D) TM Paris, France When will the new director begin his job? (A) February (B) March (C) April (D) May 81 82 Where is this announcement being made? (A) Ona cruise ship (B) Ataswimming pool (C) Ona dance floor (D) Ata weather station
What influenced the arrangement of the
activities?
(A) The number of people (B) The weather
(C) The size of the pool
(D) The distance from the island
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(A) Station XYZ
(B) The Orphans’ Fund
(C) The Public Service Association (D) The City Garden Club
122 LISTENING COMPREHENSION
83 Who made this recording? 89 Where is the tour taking place? (A) The phone company (A) Ata recording studio
(B) A musician (B) Atan army post
(C) Amedical office (C) Ata prison
(D) The electric company (D) Ata museum
84 What is the problem? 90 What has been recorded?
(A) All operators are busy (A) Future activities (B) The phones are out of order (B) Details of the exhibits (C) The record company is closed (C) Names of the guards (D) The doctors are in conference (D) Courtroom dramas
85 What is offered to the listener? 91 Where are the guards standing?
(A) Recorded music (A) Under a poster
(B) Anew phone (B) Next to one another
(C) Anengagement ring (C) Atthe entrance
(D) Cosmetic surgery (D) Along the way
86 When are people encouraged to make a 92 Why has a travel alert been posted?
donation? (A) Heavy commuter traffic
(A) September (B) Freezing rain
(B) October (C) Holiday travel
(C) November (D) An air controllers strike
(D) December 93 When will the situation improve?
87 Who will receive the donation? (A) Friday evening
(A) The City Garden Club (B) Sunday morning
(B) The radio station (C) Sunday afternoon
(C) Children without parents (D) Monday afternoon
(D) The Sloghant-tiocen: 94 How can people get more information?
88 Whois sponsoring this announcement? (A) By going to work
(B) By watching TV
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READING
The Reading section will help you
® review and focus your knowledge of grammar
® use context to select correct answers recognize incorrect responses
interpret the meanings of sentences +
recognize đirect and implied answers to questions on reađing passages
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OVERVIEW
To improve your score on the Reading section of the new TOEIC® test, you must (1) understand basic English grammar patterns and (2) recognize the thematic patterns of English Grammar patterns determine where words are used; thematic patterns determine what words are used
The practice for Parts 5 and 6 will help you reacquaint yourself with grammar patterns that often cause problems This parallels the organization of the new TOEIC test Part 5 is Incomplete Sentences and Part 6 is Text Completion These sections are not meant to be a grammar course They are meant to provide practice with grammar you have studied previously
Part 7, Reading Comprehension, will provide you with practice in associating grammar patterns and words with particular themes A memorandum, for example, has a different organization from a report or an announcement By recognizing the form, you will better understand the function (purpose) Part 7 includes practice with both single and double passages
Recognizing both the grammar and thematic patterns will help you understand the context of a passage better When you understand the context, you will be able to understand the meanings of the words more easily On the new TOEIC test there are new questions that test your understanding of vocabulary This chapter will help you develop skills to answer these vocabulary questions
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These are the directions for Part 5 of the new TOEIC® test Study them now If you
understand these directions now, you will not have to read them during the test
READING TEST
In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of
reading comprehension questions The entire Reading test will last 75 minutes There are three
parts, and directions are given for each part You are encouraged to answer as many questions
as possible within the time allowed
You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet Do not write your answers in the test book
PART 5
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STRATEGIES
You can best prepare yourself for this part of the test by analyzing the incorrect sentences in the grammar review sections You should pay close attention to what might cause a potential error Here are a few of the common traps:
® Anadverb is placed incorrectly
INCORRECT [We walk every day to school.] CORRECT We walk to school every day ® The wrong conjunction is used
INCORRECT [He is smart nor handsome.]} CORRECT He is smart and handsome
® An incorrect preposition is used INCORRECT [She lives in Main Street.]
CORRECT She lives on Main Street
® The wrong transition word is used
INCORRECT [He is smart; however, he is handsome.]} CORRECT He is smart; moreover, he is handsome
® An incorrect form or tense follows a causative verb
INCORRECT [We made i! to happen] CORRECT We made it happen
® Anincorrect verb form may be used in an unreal condition in the present incorrect [If elephants /ave wings, they fly.]
CORRECT If elephants kad wings, they could fly ® The wrong tense is used
INCORRECT [If he is not late, we left at 5:00.)
CORRECT If he is not late, we will leave at 5:00
® An incorrect two-word verb is used (turn in/on/off/down/up)
INCORRECT [Turn in the volume.]
CORRECT Turn down the volume
*
© The wrong member of a word family is used INCORRECT [I'll accept the invite.]
connEcT =e I'l accept the invitation
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Adverbs of frequency can be divided into two groups:
a week
(1) those with the idea of definite frequency, such as every day, annually, and twice (2) those with the idea of indefinite frequency, such as always, rarely, and never
PATTERNS TO REMEMBER
sentence or clause
®@ Indefinite frequency adverbs come after the verb fe INCORRECT = [He usually is very friendly.]
CORRECT He is usually very friendly
preceded by an auxiliary, they go after the first auxiliary INCORRECT =e [This flight leaves always on time ] CORRECT This flight always leaves on time
INCORRECT [I would have never said that to her.]
CORRECT I would never have said that to her
INCORRECT [There is yet time to correct that error.]
CORRECT There is sti// time to correct that error
sometimes, and usually
INCORRECT [Always I eat lunch in the office ] CORRECT Usually | eat lunch in the office
™ Definite frequency adverbs usually go at the beginning or end of the INCORRECT = [The manager checks every day the production levels.] CORRECT The manager checks the production levels every day
® Indefinite frequency adverbs precede all other verbs, or, if the verb is
© Be aware of the subtle differences in the meanings of the various adverbs
® Certain indefinite frequency adverbs can go at the beginning or end of a sentence or clause These include frequently, generally, occasionally, often,
[RAM Select the one answer that is appropriate in the context 1 Ms Buta, who just arrived in this country with only a high school education, is an accountant with a major company (A) every (C) yet (B) already (D) often
2 Our sales manager makes mistakes in her
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have been this high before
(A) still (C) yet
(B) never (D) every month
4 Ifthey have not agreed on a theme after
three full days of deliberation, we'll have no
choice but to postpone the conference
(A) often (C) already
(B) still (D) occasionally
5 Research and development funds are being reduced because of budget cutbacks
(A) every year (C) still
(B) never (D) always
the right to limit quantities when you are selling seasonal items that are in high demand
(A) Daily reserve (C) Always reserve
(B) Reserve often (D) Reserve generally 7 While earning her degree via an online school,
Ms Duthuit worked summer as a
receptionist for a dental hygienist
(A) every (C) often (B) always (D) still 8 I wish I could say we would hire her immediately, but
she hasn't completed her training course
(A) still (C) never
(B) seldom (D) yet
9, Donot without consulting either me or one of the managers from the head office
(A) invest never (C) ever invest (B) still invest (D) already invest
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A conjunction is used to link words, phrases, or clauses Two types of conjunctions are coordinate conjunctions (and, or, nor, but, etc.) and subordinate conjunctions
(although, since, because, when, before, etc.)
PATTERNS TO REMEMBER
® Coordinate conjunctions may link similar ideas (and, not only but also),
opposite or contradictory ideas (but), or choices (either or, neither
nor) Pay attention to the meaning of the conjunction
INCORRECT [It is efficient or maintenance-free.]
CORRECT It is efficient and maintenance-free
INCORRECT = [We can take either a morning flight but an early afternoon flight.]
CORRECT We can take either a morning flight or an early afternoon flight
™ Subordinate conjunctions show different kinds of relationships between two clauses They may show cause and effect (because, so, as, since), time (when, while, after, before, until, as soon as), condition (if, unless), or a contradiction (even though, although) Again, pay attention to the meaning of the subordinate conjunction
INCORRECT = [The machine shut off even though the power went
off.]
CORRECT The machine shut off when the power went off INCORRECT [Í couldnft call them until 1 don’t know their phone
number.|
CORRECT I couldn't call them because | don‘t know their phone
number
Select the one answer that is appropriate in the context
1 she possesses such business acumen, oO đ â ® she was able to regain control of the company
(A) Despite (C) Because
(B) Even though (D) For
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we worked a lot of overtime and hired
two temporary workers
(A) because of (C) despite
(B) even though (D) but
4 Tyrone’s sister Marsha, who I had little faith in at the beginning, has proved to be not only ambitious
hard working
(A) or (C) and also
(B) neither (D) but also
Mr Myers enters the boardroom, everyone should stand up and applaud him for his valiant efforts in the campaign (A) When (C) So (B) While (D) Since 6 With the help of a few eager student interns, today’s mail will be sorted it arrives at our division (A) before (C) or (B) until (D) though
7 Mr Fagan notified security by telephone
he heard something suspicious going on in the elevator
(A) so (C) although
(B) when (D) because of
8 As was mentioned in our earlier announcement, the plane cannot leave the gate all passengers are seated and baggage is safely stowed (A) if (C) unless (B) when ° (D) but
9 she opened the meeting and addressed the
current issues, the project director faxed the agenda to the vice president
(A) But (C) And
(B) If (D) Before
10 the research uncovered some problems,
the committee members decided to table the proposal temporarily
(A) Since (C) In spite of
(B) Even though (D) Whatever
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Prepositions link their objects to the other structures within the sentence, They are
used to show placement, time, direction, cause, and location They can be used alone or
in two- or three-word combinations Unfortunately, prepositions are often used idiomatically and often contradict rules Therefore, their use must be memorized
There are, however, a few rules that will help you
PATTERNS TO REMEMBER
® Atis used for a specific time
INCORRECT [We will convene ío 10:00 A.M.]
CORRECT We will convene at 10:00 a.m
© Onis used for a specific day
INCORRECT [The deadline is at Friday.] CORRECT The deadline is on Friday ® Inis used for a specific city
INCORRECT [She was born a! San Francisco.] CORRECT She was born in San Francisco
M@ Onis used fora specific date
INCORRECT [The contract was signed in September 5.]
CORRECT The contract was signed on September 5
3
{MME Select the one answer that is appropriate in the context 1, all the applicants, the woman who came in
dressed sloppily in blue jeans and a T-shirt has the
most experience
(A) From (C) Of (B) By (D) To
Please note that though we didn’t anticipate local
authorities searching our offices, an investigation
will be held Monday at 9:00 a.m
(A) at (C) to (B) for (D) on
Just like bellhops, front desk receptionists, and dining room servers, all housekeepers report directly
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Transition words are used to join two (or more) independent clauses or sentences
When connecting two independent clauses, they may be preceded by a semicolon Note: Only and else are usually preceded by a comma, not a semicolon Common transition words include the following:
accordingly furthermore nevertheless besides however for example
consequently moreover meanwhile then as @ result on the whole
hence to this end for this purpose SỐ therefore in addition It is very important to choose the correct transition word in order not to confuse the intended meaning , PATTERNS TO REMEMBER
™ Therefore, thus, so, accordingly, hence, and consequently are used to show a
cause-and-effect relationship between two clauses
INCORRECT = [She produces the most; nevertheless, she will be promoted | CORRECT She produces the most; consequently, she will be promoted © However and nevertheless are used to show something that contradicts a main clause
INCORRECT = [He would have been a good representative; so he does not speak their language.]
CORRECT He would have been a good representative; however,
he does not speak their language
© Also, in addition, moreover, and furthermore are used to show that something is added to the idea of a main clause
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[W6 Select the one answer that is appropriate in the context
1; Cable TV revolutionized communications; 5
the very existence of that service is now threatened by satellites
(A) consequently (C) for example
(B) moreover (D) nevertheless
Hospitals are competing for a shrinking market share; , they are attempting to discover the most cost-effective and highest quality care
(A) therefore (C) also
(B) besides (D) furthermore
These ads can bring in revenue; , because
they are government sponsored, they can keep our costs to a minimum
(A) for example (C) moreover
(B) on the whole (D) however
The firm intends to move its plant; , it will keep sales, marketing, and distribution here
(A) to this end (C) consequently
(B) nevertheless (D) furthermore
The contract only runs for one year; , there are options to renew for two more years should we require their assistance further
(A) meanwhile (C) however
(B) besides (D) moreover Our shoe sales have increased recently; , we are optimistic about future growth in the footwear department 4
(A) however (C) nevertheless
(B) thus (D) also
Since its inception, the bank has lent $28 billion; , its membership has grown to include
16 regional countries
(A) thus (C) in addition
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Causative verbs show that someone or something made a certain action happen The
most common causative verbs are get, make, and have Verbs like order, cause, force, and
want can also be causative verbs They are all followed by noun clauses
PATTERNS TO REMEMBER
© If the direct object of the causative verbs make, have, and let performed,
performs, or will perform the action, the simple (base) form of a verb is used
INCORRECT = [He had the secretary signed for the package.]
CORRECT He had the secretary sign for the package
®@ If the direct object of other causative verbs (such as get, want, order, cause,
etc.) performed, performs, or will perform the action, /o plus the simple
(base) form of a verb is used
INCORRECT [He ordered everyone /eave the room.|} CORRECT He ordered everyone to leave the room
© If the direct object of the causative verb received, receives, or will receive the action, the past participle form of a verb is used
INCORRECT ~—_— [We will want the invoices will be returned at once.] CORRECT We will want the invoices returned at once
JENN Select the one answer that is appropriate in the context
1 Inthe future, the company will not let its part-time" A2 Œ3 â đ
and temporary employees overtime
(A) to work (C) worked
(B) be working (D) work
2 Despite 20 years offsuccess, the financial stress oO ® © @®
and burden of the sudden recession made the partnership
(A) fail (C) failed (B) to fail (D) to be failed
3 The firm wants its product safely and Oo ® © ©
in a timely manner; otherwise it will seek an alternative shipper,
(A) package (C) packaged
(B) be packaged (D) packaging
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Conditional sentences contain two distinct parts: the i/-clause (condition) and result In
both of these parts, the verb forms change according to the time of the action(s) This
structure is used for real and unreal (contrary-to-fact) statements in the present and
past tenses
PATTERNS TO REMEMBER
® Fora real condition in the future, the verb in the if-clause is usually in the
simple present tense, while the verb in the result clause is in the future or
imperative form
INCORRECT _[If taxes will go up, we will need to borrow money.] CORRECT If taxes go up, we will need to borrow money
® Sometimes the verb in the if-clause can have the moda! auxiliary will This
is because the original meaning of will was “want.” To say that a person wants or doesn’t want to do something, you can use will + verb instead of the simple present tense in this clause
CORRECT If they don't compromise, we should cancel the negotiations
OPTION If they won't compromise, we should cancel the
negotiations
® Fora real condition in the past, the verb in the #f-clause is in the past, as is
the verb in the result clause
INCORRECT _[If they were waiting for a counteroffer, they would be
wise |
CORRECT If they were waiting for a counteroffer, they were wise ®@ For an unreal condition in the present, the verb in the if-clause is in the
past form, while the verb in the result clause is would or could plus the
simple (base) form
INCORRECT [If elephants have wings, they fly.|
CORRECT alf elephants had wings, they could fly
® Foran unreal condition in the past, the verb in the if-clause is in the past perfect tense, while the verb in the result clause is would have or could have plus the past participle of the verb
INCORRECT [His choice would have been excellent if he listened to our advice.]
CORRECT His choice would have been excellent if he had listened to
our advice
® Foran unreal condition in the present, the verb be in the if-clause is
usually were, but it can also be was Most English speakers prefer to
use were
PREFERRED She would raise salaries if she were the manager