TOEIC 450 PART 7 TYPES OF QUESTIONS

NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN TOEIC 450+ - PART 7: TYPES OF QUESTIONS Content Overview + Types of Questions Part Strategies Practice I Overview + Types of Questions Tổng quan Bài đọc TOEIC PART chia thành dạng câu hỏi dạng đoạn văn: dạng câu hỏi: + Câu hỏi thông tin tổng quát (main idea questions) + Câu hỏi thông tin chi tiết (detail questions) + Câu hỏi suy luận (Inference questions) + Câu hỏi từ vựng (Synonym questions) SINGLE PARAGRAPH Memorandu ms, 5% Articles & Reports, 19% Non-prose Instructions, readings, 7% 8% Notices & Announceme nts, 15% Advertiseme nts, 17% E-mails/ Letters, 29% 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 dạng đoạn văn: + Đoạn đơn (9 đoạn): Những đoạn văn có nhiều chủ đề: thư công việc, thư điện tử, thông báo, báo, quảng cáo, v.v + Đoạn đôi (4 đoạn) : chủ đề tương tự đoạn đơn DOUBLE PARAGRAPH Articlesrelated readings, 22% Non-proserelated readings, 12% Announceme nts-related readings, 8% Advertiseme nts-related readings, 16% E-mails/ Lettersrelated readings, 42% Types of questions a/ Detail question *Typical questions  When will Mr Thomson give his presentation?  Where will the conference be held?  Who should be contacted for registration?  What will take place on the first day of the conference?  Why does the owner thank the employees?  How can memberships be obtained? *Useful tips - Locate the question word and key word in the question Example: Who should Vasa contact for registration? Question word: Who, key words: contact, registration - Scan the passage to locate and find the relevant information b/ Main idea question 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 *Typical question  What is being advertised?  What's the purpose of the letter?  What's the main idea of this article?  What is being discussed?  What is the reason for this correspondence? *Useful tips - Scan the passage to locate and find the relevant information Pay closer attention since the answers are usually paraphrased - The answers are usually in the first paragraph or in the heading c/ Inference question *Typical questions  Who might use the product?  Who would be most likely to read this advertisement?  What is not mentioned as a way to promote the new product in Sangrila Hotel? *Useful tips - Interpret what the passage implies - Questions include most likely, might => Draw a conclusion based on the information provided by looking at some hints or key points found in both the questions and the reading passage - Solve this type of questions last d/ Vocabulary question *Typical questions  The word "promotion" in paragraph 1, line is closest in meaning to  The phrase "for rent" is closest in meaning to *Useful tips - If you don’t know the meaning of the words given, read the paragraph containing the words and guess their meaning based on the context II Part Strategies Part tips a/ Solve the questions in the following order: details – main idea – inference – vocabulary b/ Skimming - Get an overall impression of the content of the passage - Locate the key words Useful tips * Read the titles * Read the introduction or the first paragraph * Read the first sentence of every other paragraph * Read any headings and sub-headings 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 - Notice any pictures, charts, or graphs - Notice any italicized or boldface, underlined,… words or phrases * Read the summary or last paragraph c/ Scanning - Locate the specific information in the passage: names, dates, numbers, specific words, - Only find the answer, ignoring unrelated information Useful tips: * State the specific information you are looking for * Anticipate how the answer will appear and what clues you might use to help you locate the answer * Use headings to help identify which sections might contain the specific information * Selectively read and skip through sections of the passage d/ Paraphrasing - Rephrasing ideas or information in other ways without changing the meaning For example: The hardest woodwind instrument to team is the oboe => The oboe is the most difficult woodwind instrument to master Useful tips: + Use synonyms: - a car exhibition = an auto show - to identify problems in the system = to expose defects in the system - Vehicular access will be temporarily restricted = Some roads will be closed for a certain period of time + Use opposite words: - The construction will improve the traffic flow = The construction will ease traffic congestion - The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday = The museum is closed to the public on Monday - to encourage better attendance = to have fewer absences + Specific noun -> Common noun: - She is eating an apple = She is eating a fruit - He bought a microwave oven = He purchased a kitchen appliance - rare and endangered species = certain species + Common noun -> Specific noun: - transportation service = bus, subway, train, and airline service - fossil fuels = coal, oil, and gas - footwear = shoes, sandals, boots + Change word forms: - to take occasional walks = to walk occasionally - to dress comfortably = to wear comfortable clothing 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 - We guarantee your information is confidential = We guarantee the confidentiality of your information + Use other structures: - Street parking is available, but limited = Visitors may have difficulty finding a place to park - Competitive salary based on the level of prior experience = Pay depends on how much experience the applicant has Strategies for single passage Step 1: Preview the introductory sentence to identify the form of the passage (Memo, article, email, letter, advertisement,…) Step 2: Indicate the purpose? Who is the writer? Whom is the passage written to? Each paragraph’s purpose? Step 3: Read the questions about the passage to decide what types of questions they are Step 4: Skim and scan the reading passage to find out keywords in the questions Step 5: Read the questions and the paragraph containing the keywords carefully again Apply appropriate strategies to deal with each particular type of question Example: Question – refers to the following email: From Sent To Subject Danny Tebbe (darmy@lucerne.com) Mon 1/17/08 10:03 AM All employees (all_employees@lucerne.com) Potluck Who When Where LUCERNE PUBLISHING ROUNDTADLE POTLUCK Everyone with an interest in learning more about the publishing world Friday, March 9, 2008, 4:00-6:30 PM 305 Russell (Main Hall) What an informal potluck! Bring a dish/side/dessert/drink to pass around (plates/cups/utensils will be provided) After dinner, the Publishing Manager of McGlow, Valerie Keneman, will share with us her experience in the publishing world If you want to know more about the world of publishing, want to mingle with colleagues you haven't met yet, and want some free food with stimulating conversations, then please join us! Best, Danny Tebbe Who is the event intended for? (A) Professional cooks (B) Publishing managers (C) Company employees 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 (D) Hall security guards Who is invited as a guest at the event? (A) A manager from Lucerne Publishing (B) A manager from McGlow (C) A manager in the main hall (D) A manager at a catering company What is NOT the purpose of the event? (A) To enjoy free food and drink (B) To provide cooking utensils (C) To meet the people they work with (D) To become familiar with publishing-related knowledge Strategies for double passage Step 1: Preview the introductory sentences to identify the forms of the passages (Memo, article, email, letter, advertisement,…) Step 2: Indicate the purpose? Who is the writer? Whom is the passage written to? Each paragraph’s purpose? Step 3: Read the questions about the passags to decide what types of questions they are Step 4: Skim and scan the reading passages to find out keywords in the questions Step 5: Read the questions and the paragraphs containing the keywords carefully again Apply appropriate strategies to deal with each particular type of question Look at both readings to find the answer for the questions Example: Questions – refer to the following letter and e-mail: Edwards Supplies 3616 South I-10 Service Road West Metairie, LA 7001 (504) 522-1995 April 8, 2008 Mr Gerald Broeker 8508 Line Avenue Shreveport, LA 71106 Our ref: Account #2008176 Dear Mr Broeker, It has come to my attention that you have an outstanding balance for an order made back in October 2007 Your October invoice was $525.00, and you not seem to have paid it at any time According to our records, our accounting staff sent you a bill on February 10, but we have not heard from you 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 If this payment has already been taken care of, please disregard this notice In the case that you have failed to pay this invoice for any reason, please remit the outstanding amount in full by April 25, 2008, at the latest Based on our contract, a 5% late fee will be charged as interest after the due date For any questions or concerns, contact me immediately by telephone at (504) 522-1955 or by e-mail at customer@edwardssupplies.com Please make sure to include the account number (#2008176) and my name in all correspondence since I am in charge of your account Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter Sincerely, Julie Bosma Accountant Subject Date From To Outstanding invoice (#2008176) April 15, 2008 geraldb@gmail.com customer@edwardssupplies.corn Dear Sir or Madam, I recently received a letter from Edwards Supplies stating that my invoice (account #2008176) is currently overdue The reason I did not remit this payment is that I have not yet received a written statement regarding the outstanding amount I assume that the statement might have been mailed to my previous address in California since I recently relocated to my current address in Louisiana Please verify my current address in your account records Also, if you fax me a copy of the bill at 504-882-1352, will confirm the charges and send you a check as soon as possible If you have any concerns or questions, please let me know Thank you, Gerald Broeker What is the purpose of Ms Bosnia's letter? (A) To confirm a payment record (B) To apologize for errors in a bill (C) To explain a policy on interest (D) To request an overdue payment What does Mr Broeker request in the email? (A) To remit the late payment (B) To relocate him to Louisiana (C) To send a faxed statement of his charge (D) To confirm the overdue charges What is mentioned about Mr Broeker? (A) He has already remitted the payment (B) (C) (D) He has recently moved to a new place He must pay late fees immediately He now lives in California What requested information did Mr Brooker fail to include in his e-mail? (A) His fax number (B) His account number (C) The reason his payment is late (D) The name of his account representative In the e-mail, the word "verify" in paragraph 3, line is closest in meaning to (A) confirm (B) specify (C) request (D) present 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 III Practice Questions 01-03 refer to the following list of events GREENHILLS COUNTRY CLUB Our events for the month of April Campfire Barbecue Date and Time 2nd, 4th Wednesday of the month, 5:00 p.m — 9:00 p.m Open to Members of the country club Time Details Refreshments: 5:00 p.m Barbecue Dinner: 7:00 p.m Special Lecture "Think Like a Golf Pro" by John Turlington Date and Time April Open to Public Exhibit "History's Greatest Golfers" Exhibit and Lecture - Dr Ed Brubaker, Lecturer, renowned sports history professor of Wesson University Date and Time April 10 — April 13, whole-day exhibit Open to Public Exhibit "History's Greatest Golfers" Exhibit and Lecture - Dr Ed Brubaker, Lecturer, renowned sports history professor of Wesson University Time Details for Dinner Reservations on April 13 Cocktails: 5:30 p.m Dinner: 6:30 p.m Lecture by Dr Ed Brubaker: 7:30 p.m Jazz Night (Musicians to be determined) Date and Time Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m — 1:00 a.m Open to Members of the country club and their families 01 Which event takes place every other week? (A) Jazz Night (B) "History's Greatest Golfers" Exhibit (C) "Think Like a Golf Pro" Lecture (D) Campfire Barbecue 02 What is the exhibition about? (A) The origins of golf as a sport (B) The premier golf players of all time (C) How to be the best golfer (D) Wesson University's sports program 03 Who can attend Jazz Night? (A) Professors (B) Musicians (C) Club members (D) Anyone 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 Question – refer to the following email and advertisement: From: Matthew Remington To: Tri-State Realty Subject: House Search To whom it may concern, I am currently living in the Pittsburg area, but will be relocating to California, and would like some more information on the apartments your agency is currently leasing in the Berkley area Although my primary concern is which neighborhood the building is in, my other requirements are that it is one room, with large windows, and a good view I would really like to start the process of searching for an apartment as soon as possible because I have accepted a teaching position at Berkley University, and will be starting work in less than two months Also, since I don't own a car, I would prefer to live within walking distance of the University campus I certainly appreciate your assistance with this matter Please feel free to contact me any time at 345-293-5675 Regards, Matthew Remington Tri-State Realty - Find a home without a hassle Here are just a few of the properties we offer: Bayview Apartments This lovely complex is located in the center of the city, just a few blocks away from all the hottest shopping malls and restaurants All apartments have two rooms and come fully furnished Utilities and Internet access are included in the monthly rent Covent Gardens Located right beside the Berkley University campus, this beautiful complex is perfect for students looking to escape school life Choose from one, two or three room apartments The complex also includes a swimming pool, fitness center and tennis courts Royal Suites For anyone in search of superior living facilities, look no further than Royal Suites These fine apartments have two bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, two bathrooms, a sun porch and an entertainment room Special service features include valet parking, a gourmet restaurant, fitness center and spa Goldfinch Forest Families are welcome at Goldfinch Forest, a new housing complex providing economical but comfortable housing away from the noise of the city All apartments come with a washing machine and dryer, oven and refrigerator Plus, there is an onsite daycare facility and playground 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 For more information about our properties, or to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our real estate agents just call 1-888-956-4357 You can also email us at inquiry@tristaterealty.com, or visit our company website What is Mr Remington's first concern? (A) The location of the apartment (B) The cost of monthly utilities (C) The size of the rooms (D) The furnishing provided Why is Mr Remington planning to relocate? (A) He is about to graduate from college (B) He is going to begin a new job (C) He is unhappy with his current apartment (D) He is tired of living outside the city Which apartment building would most likely interest Mr.-Remington? (A) Royal Suites (B) Bayview Apartments (C) Covent Gardens (D) GoldfinchForest What does the advertisement suggest about the Goldfinch Forest? (A) It is close to popular city attractions (B) It is an exclusive housing complex (C) It is excellent for University students (D) It is in a quiet neighborhood Which is NOT mentioned as a way to contact Tri-State Reality? (A) Telephone (B) Email (C) Fax (D) Internet 10 Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội ... about the passage to decide what types of questions they are Step 4: Skim and scan the reading passage to find out keywords in the questions Step 5: Read the questions and the paragraph containing... about the passags to decide what types of questions they are Step 4: Skim and scan the reading passages to find out keywords in the questions Step 5: Read the questions and the paragraphs containing... few of the properties we offer: Bayview Apartments This lovely complex is located in the center of the city, just a few blocks away from all the hottest shopping malls and restaurants All apartments