toeic test prep

toeic test prep tài liệu, giáo án, bài giảng , luận văn, luận án, đồ án, bài tập lớn về tất cả các lĩnh vực kinh tế, kin...

NEW YORK ® TOEIC TEST PREP TOEIC_00_FM.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:49 AM Page iii Copyright © 2010 Learning Express, LLC. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Published in the United States by LearningExpress, LLC, New York. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: TOEIC test prep.—1st ed. p. cm. ISBN 978-1-57685-757-1 1. Test of English for International Communication—Study guides. 2. English language— Examinations—Study guides. 3. English language—Textbooks for foreign speakers. PE1128.T65535 2010 428.2'4—dc22 2010006387 Printed in the United States of America 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition ISBN: 978-1-57685-757-1 Regarding the Information in This Book We attempt to verify the information presented in our books prior to publication. It is always a good idea, however, to double-check such important information as minimum requirements, application and testing procedures, and deadlines with your local law enforcement agency, as such information can change from time to time. For more information or to place an order, contact LearningExpress at: 2 Rector Street 26th Floor New York, NY 10006 Or visit us at: www.learnatest.com TOEIC_00_FM.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:49 AM Page iv v CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS BOOK vi CHAPTER 1 Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) 1 CHAPTER 2 The LearningExpress Test Preparation System 11 CHAPTER 3 Diagnostic Exam 27 CHAPTER 4 Listening Comprehension Review 85 CHAPTER 5 Reading Comprehension Review 105 CHAPTER 6 Speaking Review 125 CHAPTER 7 Writing Review 143 CHAPTER 8 Practice Exam 1 169 CHAPTER 9 Practice Exam 2 229 CHAPTER 10 Practice Exam 3 279 APPENDIX Audio File Transcripts 329 ADDITIONAL ONLINE PRACTICE 377 TOEIC_00_FM.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:49 AM Page v vi T his book was written to help ensure your success with the TOEIC. It includes test taking tips, descrip- tions of the four test sections, practice questions, and four full-length practice exams. Studying this material will help you to know what to expect when you take the test. For many of us, test taking is stressful enough without adding any surprises. In this book, you will learn what to expect from each section of the test, what kinds of questions are asked, and how much time you will have. You will also see examples for each type of question. You will have four opportunities to take full-length practice exams modeled on the actual TOEIC within this book, plus an additional practice exam online. Consider taking the diagnostic exam before reading Chap- ters 4 through 7. This will allow you to see how well you can answer different questions from the TOEIC listen- ing, reading, speaking, and writing sections now as you begin preparing for the actual TOEIC. When you finish the book, take practice exams 1 through 3 and the online practice exam for additional practice and to see how much you have improved. This book is accompanied by audio files, which can be accessed at http://www.learnatest.com/ SpeakingGuides/TOEIC_Test_Prep. Every time you must listen to an audio file within a set of practice questions or during a practice exam, you will see this icon: . The information next to this icon will indi- cate which audio file you should listen to. Make sure your computer has speakers; otherwise you will need to use headphones. The complete transcripts for all audio files are included in the appendix of this book, in case you do not have access to a computer or headphones. If you do not have access to these, ask someone who speaks English fluently to read the material to you face-to-face or into a tape recorder. Be sure your reader speaks clearly at a normal, conversational pace. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK TOEIC_00_FM.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:49 AM Page vi 1 CHAPTER 1 TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC) T here are several tests of English proficiency. What sets the TOEIC, or Test of English for International Communication, apart from the others is its strong business theme. It is focused on real-life situations in the international workplace and so is tailored to adult business professionals who want to certify that their English meets the daily tasks of professional business communication. TOEIC test scores are used by businesses, schools, and governments all over the world to hire, recruit, and promote adult speakers of English as a second language. An employer can look at a non-native English speaker’s TOEIC test scores to gauge his or her everyday English skills. Employers can also use it to set language standards and create training programs for their workers. The test is most commonly taken by businesspeople who use or plan to use English in real-life work set- tings. They often work for hotels, hospitals, or restaurants, or use their English frequently in international busi- ness meetings or conventions. The test is taken by candidates for managerial, sales, and technical positions in international business, commerce, and industry. Other test takers are simply preparing to enter the workforce or seeking to improve their qualifications for new jobs. TOEIC_01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM Page 1 Although the test is especially suited to estab- lishing employment credentials, TOEIC scores can also be used as a qualification for placement in uni- versity programs or courses. The test is often used in instructional settings, where it serves as an assess- ment tool to measure a broad range of English lan- guage skills and place students in appropriate classes. Individual test takers can also use their TOEIC scores to monitor their own competence in and progress with their English language skills. How to Register for the TOEIC The TOEIC is given in public sessions, at language schools, and at organizations around the world. You can register for the test online through the testing website, www.ets.org/toeic, using most major credit cards. The test fee for public testing sessions in the United States is $75. You can also register for these sessions by mail by filling out a paper application, which can be downloaded from the same website. For public testing sessions outside the United States you must contact your local testing office about registration. There is a link on the testing website that offers contact information for testing offices in over 75 countries around the world. If there is no informa- tion for your country, or you need a different testing location, you can complete an information request form. The testing service can make special arrange- ments to administer the test in these circumstances. There are 12 public testing sessions each year in the United States, one per month. A regularly updated calendar of the testing dates can be found on the Inter- net. The registration deadline for these tests is 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time the Thursday a week before the test. After you register for the test, you will not be able to cancel the registration or change your test date. A test may be canceled if fewer than five people register for it. After you submit your online registration, you will receive a confirmation that the registration was re- ceived. This confirmation is not the same as a test ticket. The test ticket will be e-mailed later with a date, time, and location. It usually takes less than a week for the test provider to process your registration and send the test ticket. You will need the ticket and a photo ID to check in for the test. Passports, driver’s licenses, state ID cards, military ID cards, and national ID cards are the recom- mended forms of identification. Before you register for the test, you should make sure that you will have a valid form of identification on the day of the test; otherwise, you cannot be admitted to the testing session. Institutional testing sessions are arranged by language schools and employers. Anyone who wants to take the test in this venue should talk to his or her instructor, coordinator, or supervisor. When a test is administered by a company or school, registration processes and fees are set by that institution. Where the TOEIC Is Given In the United States, tests are administered regularly in public sessions in 23 states. ■ California—Berkeley, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Irvine, La Jolla, Los Angeles (two locations), – TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC)– 2 The TOEIC is widely accepted as a measure of English skills. It can help you: ■ improve your professional resume ■ track your progress in English acquisition ■ show employers you are ready for success at the next professional level ■ know your own strengths and limitations ■ qualify for educational opportunities and placement ■ build your confidence ■ qualify for a new position WHY TAKE THE TOEIC? TOEIC_01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM Page 2 Northridge, Rosemead, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Torrance ■ Colorado—Denver ■ District of Columbia—Washington ■ Florida—Fort Lauderdale, Miami ■ Georgia—Tucker ■ Hawaii—Honolulu ■ Idaho—Lewiston ■ Illinois—Chicago ■ Kansas—Manhattan ■ Kentucky—Covington ■ Massachusetts—Boston ■ Michigan—Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Novi ■ Minnesota—St. Paul ■ New Jersey—Closter, Fort Lee, Union City ■ New York—New York City (two locations) ■ Ohio—Columbus ■ Oklahoma—Edmund, Oklahoma City, Stillwa- ter, Tahlequah ■ Oregon—Lake Oswego, Portland ■ Pennsylvania—Philadelphia ■ Tennessee—Nashville ■ Texas—Austin, Dallas, Houston, Wichita Falls ■ Utah—Salt Lake City ■ Washington—Seattle There is also a public testing site in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. The addresses of these testing sites can be found on the TOEIC website. To find testing locations outside the United States, you will need to get the contact information for the international testing offices. There are offices in the following countries: These offices can give you information about international testing locations. If you need a different testing location or information about another coun- try, you need to fill out an information request form to see if you can make special testing arrangements. – TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC)– 3 Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Belize Bolivia Brazil Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador France Germany Greece Guatemala Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Korea Kuwait Laos Latvia Lebanon Malaysia Mexico Morocco Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Panama Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore Spain Switzerland Syria Ta iw an Thailand Tunisia Tur ke y Ukraine Uruguay United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam West Bank/Gaza Yemen TOEIC_01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM Page 3 Format of the TOEIC The TOEIC is broken into two separate tests that can be taken together or separately. Each of these two tests is further divided into two skill sets: the Listen- ing and Reading Test; and the Speaking and Writing Test. You must register for each test individually. The Listening and Reading Test contains eight different types of questions and the Speaking and Writing Test contains nine types of questions. This book helps you familiarize yourself with the different types of ques- tions as well as the test format. The Listening and Reading Test is a two-and- a-half-hour test, given in paper-and-pencil format. It is broken into a timed 100-question listening sec- tion and a timed 100-question reading section. Test takers have 45 minutes to complete the listening portion and 75 minutes to complete the reading section. This is a multiple choice test with a sepa- rate answer sheet. You should practice filling in bubbles for the answers on a separate answer sheet if you are not already familiar with the process. The selections should be filled in darkly and completely with a #2 pencil. The Speaking and Writing Test is taken on a computer. The speaking portion is 20 minutes long and requires the test taker to complete 11 speaking tasks, which are recorded for scoring. The writing portion of the test takes one hour to complete and re- quires the test taker to complete eight writing tasks on a standard QWERTY keyboard. If you are plan- ning to take the Speaking and Writing Test, you should practice using the standard QWERTY (English- language) keyboard. You can use the sample tests in this book to practice with the test format. It is important to thor- oughly familiarize yourself with the format and ques- tion types before test day. Types of Questions on the Tests There are 17 question types on the TOEIC test. Eight different kinds of questions are used on the Listening and Reading Test, and nine kinds of question are used on the Speaking and Writing Test. This section pro- vides a brief breakdown of the kinds of questions you can expect to see. The rest of this book provides you with more detailed descriptions, more examples, and more thorough explanations of the question types on each section of the test. It is very important to be famil- iar with the kinds of questions you will see, so that you do not waste valuable test time trying to determine what kind of answer is expected. – TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC)– 4 The Listening and Reading Test is administered in paper- and-pencil multiple choice format. The Speaking and Writing Test is administered using a computer. TOEIC_01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM Page 4 Question Types on the Listening Portion On the listening portion of the Listening and Reading Test, you will see: ■ questions that ask you to choose the best descrip- tion of a picture ■ questions that ask you to choose the best re- sponse to a question or statement ■ questions about a recorded dialogue you will hear ■ questions about a short talk or message you will listen to Here are four descriptions of questions you might see on the listening portion of the TOEIC test. 1. Photograph Description. For these questions you will look at a picture in your test book, then hear four statements about that picture. When you hear the statements, select the one that best describes what you see in the picture. Then, mark the letter of that statement on your answer sheet. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken one time. There are 40 photograph description questions. Example You will see: You will hear: Now, listen to the four statements: a. He had a terrible accident. b. The freeway is crowded. c. The bus is late. d. The cars are for sale. The best description of the picture is The freeway is crowded, so you would mark answer choice b on your answer sheet. 2. Question Response. For this type of question, you will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. Then, you will se- lect the best response to the question or state- ment and mark the letter of your answer choice on your answer sheet. The questions will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken one time. There are 30 question response items on the test. Example You will hear: How often do we have staff meetings? You will also hear: a. today b. four c. once a month For this question you would mark choice c on the answer sheet, because the answer once a month best answers a question about the frequency of meetings. 3. Conversations. In this section, you will hear several conversations between two people. You will be asked to answer three questions about each conversation. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only once. There are ten conversations and three questions about each conversation, for a total of 30 questions. 4. Short Talks. These questions are similar to the conversation questions, except there is only one speaker. You will listen to someone speaking and answer a few written questions about what you heard. The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. There are 30 questions about the short talks. – TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC)– 5 TOEIC_01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM Page 5 Question Types on the Reading Portion On the reading portion of the Listening and Reading Test, you will see: ■ questions that ask you to choose the best word to complete a sentence ■ questions that ask you to choose the best word to complete a text ■ questions about a single text you will read ■ questions that you must use two pieces of text (usually a block of text and an item in a differ- ent, real-world format) to answer Here are four descriptions of questions you might see on the reading portion of the TOEIC test. 1. Incomplete Sentences. In this kind of question, you will read a sentence with a word missing. There will be four answer choices for the miss- ing word. You must choose the best word to complete the sentence and mark the correspon- ding letter of that answer choice on your answer sheet. There are 40 incomplete sentence ques- tions on the test. Example Yesterday’s meeting __________ because the director was sick. a. cancelled b. is cancelled c. is cancelling d. was cancelled For this question, you would mark choice d on your answer sheet because was cancelled correctly completes the sentence. 2. Text Completion. The text completion ques- tions are similar to the incomplete sentence questions, except the sentences flow together into a single block of text. This means that you will have to read several sentences together to be able to choose the missing word. You will then fill in the correct letter of the answer choice on your answer sheet. There are 12 text completion questions on the test. 3. Single Passage. These are reading comprehen- sion questions. You will read a passage and an- swer questions about what you read. Some of the questions will refer to texts in real-world formats, like advertisements or websites. The number of questions about each passage will vary. There are 28 single passage questions on the test. 4. Double Passage. These are also reading com- prehension questions, but the questions are taken from two texts that are to be read to- gether. You will read two passages, some of which will be in real-world formats, and answer questions about what you read. Some of the questions will require that you combine infor- mation from both passages. The number of questions about each pair will vary. There are 20 double passage questions on the test. Question Types on the Speaking Portion On the speaking portion of the Speaking and Writing Test, you will perform six kinds of speaking tasks: ■ You will be asked to read a text aloud. ■ You will be asked to describe a picture. ■ You will respond to questions about your life and opinions. ■ You will answer questions aloud using written information that is provided. ■ You will listen to a problem and propose a solu- tion to the problem. ■ You will express an opinion aloud. – TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC)– 6 TOEIC_01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM Page 6 [...]... TOEIC_ 01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM Page 10 C H A P T E R TOEIC_ 01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM 2 Page 11 THE LEARNINGEXPRESS TEST PREPARATION SYSTEM T he LearningExpress Test Preparation System, developed exclusively for LearningExpress by leading test experts, gives you the discipline and attitude you need to succeed on the TOEIC Like all good things, TOEIC- related skills do not come easily You do have... and e-mail communication TOEIC_ 01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM Page 13 –THE LEARNINGEXPRESS TEST PREPARATION SYSTEM– Step 3: Conquer Test Anxiety ■ Activity: Take the Test Anxiety Quiz on page 14 Having complete information about the exam is the first step in getting control of the exam Next, you have to overcome one of the biggest obstacles to test success: test anxiety Test anxiety can not only... don’t have to work alone The LearningExpress Test Preparation System is here to help In just ten easy-to-follow steps, you will learn everything you need to prepare for the exam and help you perform your best You’ll be in control Being a “good test- taker” requires more than just knowing your material It means being prepared Here is how the LearningExpress Test Preparation System works: Ten easy steps lead... complete the Test Anxiety Quiz on page 14 to find out whether your level of test anxiety is something you should worry about Stress Management before the Test If you feel your level of anxiety rising in the weeks before the test, here is what you need to do to bring the level down again: ■ Get prepared There’s nothing like knowing what to expect and being prepared for it to put you in control of test anxiety... 23 TOEIC_ 01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM Page 24 –THE LEARNINGEXPRESS TEST PREPARATION SYSTEM– Schedule A: The 30-Day Plan If you have at least a month before you take the TOEIC, you have plenty of time to prepare—as long as you don’t waste it! If you have less than a month, turn to Schedule B TIME PREPARATION Days 1–2 Skim over written materials about the TOEIC Go to the ETS... whatever makes you feel good Now close your eyes and imagine 13 TOEIC_ 01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM Page 14 –THE LEARNINGEXPRESS TEST PREPARATION SYSTEM– TEST ANXIETY QUIZ You need to worry about test anxiety only if it is extreme enough to impair your performance The following questionnaire will provide a diagnosis of your level of test anxiety In the blank before each statement, write the number... exams in this book Steps 5, 6, and 7 of the LearningExpress Test Preparation System put you in charge of your exam by showing you test- taking strategies that work Practice these strategies as you take the sample tests in this book, and then you will be ready to use them on test day First, you will take control of your time on the exam The TOEIC has a time limit, which may give you more than enough... on the TOEIC ■ Not preparing for the exam: Don’t be overconfident Even straight-A students can perform poorly if they have not prepared ■ Preparing at the last minute: Everyone is pressed for time these days, but you need to make adequate time to prepare for your exam Weeks are better than days, and days are better than hours Squeezing several weeks of studying into one night only increases test anxiety.. .TOEIC_ 01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM Page 7 TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC) – Here are six descriptions of questions you might see on the speaking portion of the TOEIC test 1 Read a Text Aloud For these questions, you will be asked to read two short texts aloud The readings... work environment A test taker will usually receive a score report about seven days after completing a public session of the Listening and Reading Test If the test is administered through a private organization, the scores are sent to that organization, whose responsibility it is to distribute the scores to individual test takers There are two separate scores for the Speaking and Writing Test, one for speaking . BOOK TOEIC_ 00_FM.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:49 AM Page vi 1 CHAPTER 1 TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC) T here are several tests of English proficiency. What sets the TOEIC, . around the world. You can register for the test online through the testing website, www.ets.org /toeic, using most major credit cards. The test fee for public testing sessions in the United States. Bank/Gaza Yemen TOEIC_ 01_1-26.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/10 8:51 AM Page 3 Format of the TOEIC The TOEIC is broken into two separate tests that can be taken together or separately. Each of these two tests is