NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN TOEIC 450+ - Part (5) Tag Questions Common vocabulary Useful vocabulary work on time off ride conversation microscope design understand hire turn on install wait out of ink different confusing impressive hard instead Similar sounding words due [dju:] project is due on Monday [du:] some exercise receptionist [ri’seʃənist] the receptionist at the front desk receive [ri’si:v] receive a monthly bill friend [frend] a friend of mine friendly [’frendli] friendly relationship reserve [ri’zə:rv] reserve a table in a restaurant service [’sə:rvis] provide excellent service warn [wɔ:rn] warn residents of a water shortage warm [wɔ:rm] warm summer weather Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Common answers Affirmative responses with Yes Q The report is hard to understand, isn't it? A Yes, it's very confusing Negative responses with No Q She still has to complete the evaluations, doesn't she? A No, she finished them all this morning Responses without Yes/No Q You don't think we have enough seats, you? A I think we need about twenty more Q Mr Kim doesn't like roses, does he? A He prefers daisies Indirect responses Q The copier is out of paper, isn't it? A I'm not sure Q Raymond's flight is at 10 o'clock, isn't it? A I'll have to check Step-by-step strategy STEP 1: Listen to the question and identify the key words Q She is the office manager, isn’t she? STEP 2: Listen to the responses, leave out the incorrect options and choose the correct answer (A) Yes, she just started last week (O) -> Correct This response starts with Yes and includes a clarification (started last week) (B) It isn't very large (X) -> Incorrect This response confuses you because it repeats the word isn't Possible Answers: Affirmative response without Yes: I believe so Negative response with No: No, she is the financial director Strategy application Apply the strategy above to choose the correct answer (A) (B) (C) Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN STEP 1: Listen to the question and identify the key words Did you contact the repairman? The key words in the question are Did, contact, and repairman STEP 2: Listen to the responses, leave out the incorrect options and choose the correct answer (A) Yes, it's near the office (X) -> Incorrect Though the response starts with Yes, the clarification does not correspond to the question Moreover, it uses the word office which causes confusion (B) The sign on the wall (X) -> Incorrect This response uses the word sign which has a partly similar sound to design in the question (C) No, Mr Warren is doing it (O) -> Correct This response starts with No implying that it is not Mr Sato who is doing it Then, a clarification is given to inform that Mr Warren is doing it Practice Listen to each question and focus on the key words to identify its main idea, and then choose the correct response Last, complete the missing words in the questions (You will listen three times.) (A) I didn’t see it (B) Yes, he was here this morning Carl _ our new office, ? (A) No, she was too busy (B) You should use the copier Ms Hill _ today, _? (A) She was quite rude (B) Ms Cart received it last night (C) My friends were here for me The , ? (A) I arrived by train (B) The chair in the corner is comfortable (C) Sorry, I’ll it now You’ve already the , ? (A) (B) (C) The _ is due _, _? (A) (B) (C) _ those _ yet, ? Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Alternative Questions Common vocabulary Useful vocabulary prefer patio floor stair closet book register pay go ahead reach order mop a number of expensive inside together immediately Similar sounding words ride [raid] give a ride write [rait] write an e-mail rest [rest] take a rest after work restaurant [’restə,rənt] have lunch at a restaurant new [nju:] a new computer model knew [nju:] knew about the information highway [’hai,wei] drive down the highway hallway [’hɔ:l,wei] walk down the hallway mop [mɑp, mɔp] mop the floors map [mӕp] find the street on the map Common answers Responses with one of the alternatives Q Would you like the table inside or outside? A I'll take the table outside Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Responses with either of the alternatives Q Can I pay for the room at the hotel or I have to pay before I arrive? A Either way is fine Responses with neither of the alternatives Q Would you rather have red or white wine with your meal? A Neither I don't drink Responses with another option Q Do you plan to take the train or fly to the conference? A Actually, I'm taking the bus Indirect responses Q Would you like to meet at the hotel or the convention center? A Which one is more convenient for you? Q Can you meet our client on Thursday or are you busy? A I will let you know later Step-by-step strategy STEP 1: Listen to the question and identify the key words Q Do you prefer green shirts or red ones? STEP 2: Listen to the responses, leave out the incorrect options and choose the correct answer (A) I like green shirts (O) -> Correct This response points out only one specific option (green shirts) of the two mentioned in the question (B) Yes, two jackets (X) -> Incorrect A Yes response is not appropriate for an alternative question Moreover, the word jackets in the response is irrelevant Possible Answers: Either of the alternatives Either is fine Another option: Actually, I prefer blue shirts Strategy application Apply the strategy above to choose the correct answer (A) (B) (C) STEP 1: Listen to the question and identify the key words Can you prepare the presentation, or should we it together? The key words in the question are can you, or, and should we Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN STEP 2: Listen to the responses, leave out the incorrect options and choose the correct answer (A) We can it if you're free (O) -> Correct This response chooses one option of the two presented in the question (B) It's not what I prepared (X) -> Incorrect This response repeats prepare in the question, which causes confusion (C) He should go first (X) -> Incorrect This response is misleading by repeating should in the question Practice Listen to each question and focus on the key words to identify its main idea, and then choose the correct response Last, complete the missing words in the questions (You will listen three times.) (A) No, I can’t (B) By Friday afternoon Can I the on or ? (A) I have a business trip (B) Neither I'm taking first class Will you be traveling or _? (A) Let’s try the restaurant around the comer (B) Pizza is my favorite (C) I need some rest Do you want to or _? (A) He dropped it (B) I know where it is (C) I stayed at the hotel Do you know the _, or should I ? (A) (B) (C) Can I _ or I have to _? (A) (B) (C) Are you _ the _ or can I _ it? Actual Questions Listen and choose the best responses to the questions (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) 10 (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) 11 (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (C) 12 (A) (B) (C) CÁC EM XEM ĐÁP ÁN CÔ CHỮA TẠI NGOAINGU24H.VN NHÉ!!! Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội ... you, or, and should we Đăng ký học: 09 62 60 8801 – 04 626 0 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24 H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN STEP 2: Listen to the responses, leave out... those _ yet, ? Đăng ký học: 09 62 60 8801 – 04 626 0 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24 H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Alternative Questions Common vocabulary... I'll take the table outside Đăng ký học: 09 62 60 8801 – 04 626 0 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24 H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Responses with either of the alternatives