TOEIC 450 part 3 corporate activities 1

NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN TOEIC 450+ - Part – Corporate Activities (1) Content: I Introduction to Part II Listening strategies III Work of the Personnel Department IV Typical Work at the Workplace I Introduction to Part Format Part consists of 30 questions numbered from 41 to 70 You will hear ten short conversations Each of the conversations has three questions In your test booklet, each set of the three questions, together with their four possible answer choices for each conversation, is written out Your job is to choose the best answer to each question and mark the correct letter on your answer sheet Conversation topics The conversations in Part of the TOEIC Listening test are topic-based, so each topic will have corresponding vocabulary items and expressions If you familiarize yourself with these topics and their related vocabulary items and expressions, you may Part successfully II Listening strategies Overall strategy You should familiarize yourself with common vocabulary items and expressions in conversations If you know common vocabulary items and expressions which are often found in Part 3, you can understand the main idea of each conversation and will be able to choose the correct answers Step-by-step strategy Step 1: Read the questions and identify the key words Before each conversation is played, make use of this short time to read the questions (including the question words) to guess what the conversation is about This will greatly help you in doing Step Step 2: Listen to each conversation and choose the correct answers Listen carefully to each conversation and choose one best answer to each of the three questions The topic and main idea are often mentioned at the beginning of each conversation; therefore, you should not miss this part so as to know what you are going to hear and predict the content of the conversation and will be able to choose the correct answers 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 Work of the Personnel Department Common vocabulary If you know vocabulary items that are commonly found in conversations related to work of the personnel department, you can understand the conversations easily and will be able to choose the correct answers Listen, repeat, and remember Recruitment candidate hire offer supervisor Job application application submit human resources department degree Promotion career employee hard-working win promotion manage executive accomplish Common expressions If you are familiar with expressions that are frequently found in conversations related to work of the personnel department, you can understand the conversations easily and will be able to choose the correct answers Listen, repeat, and remember 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 Recruitment hire employees The company is hiring more employees for the marketing division * company marketing division have d degree in We are only interested in applicants who have a degree in business * be interested in applicant conduct interviews The management is planning to conduct interviews tomorrow * management • come in for an interview • be promoted to (= get the promotion to) • write one's work experience • discuss whom to hire • get (be) transferred to • regarding the position of • call about the job interview Job application offer a salary Dancer Industries offers a lower salary, but their benefits are excellent * lower benefit apply for I'm applying for the office manager position * position send an application form Please send us an application form by fax or mail get an offer from Promotion be promoted to Ms Wu was promoted to director of sales take a position Mr Apollo took the position as the human resources manager 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 Model conversation and common questions I have an appointment for an interview at 11 o’clock with Mr Marlin of the Personnel Department Questions: Why is Martin coming in late? Answer: Having a meeting Are you here to have an interview for the secretarial position? Mr Martin is having a meeting, so he’s coming in a bit late Actually, I’m here for the account manger position Questions: What position is the woman applying for? Answer: Account manager Please wait for a while in the waiting room Questions: Answer: What is the women asked to do? Wait in the waiting room 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-by-step strategy STEP 1: Read the questions and identify the key words Why is Mr Martin coming in late? What position is the woman applying for? What is the woman asked to do? STEP 2: Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer M: Are you here to have an interview for the secretarial position? W: Actually, I'm here for the account manager position Q What position is the woman applying for? (A) Secretary (B) Account manager  In the conversation, the woman has answered I'm here for the account manager position Therefore, choice (B) Account manager is the correct answer Strategy application Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answers What position is the woman applying for? (A) Receptionist (B) Hotel manager (C) Editorial assistant (D) Designer How will the woman send her résumé? (A) By e-mail (B) By fax (C) By mail (D) By messenger When will the interview take place? (A) Monday (B) Friday (C) Next week (D) Next month 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 Let’s try out now Questions 1-3 refer to the following conversation W: Hello, 1I heard your company has a receptionist position available M: Yes, we You can apply for the job by sending your resume and cover letter by fax or e-mail W: 2I can e-mail them to you right- away When will you be conducting interviews? M: 3We expect to start interviewing applicants next week (A) (B) (C) (D) What position is the woman applying for? Receptionist Hotel manager Editorial assistant Designer STEP 1: Identify the key words What position ~ woman applying for to know what is being asked STEP 2: In the conversation, the woman has said I heard ~ a receptionist position available Therefore, choice (A) Receptionist is the correct answer (A) (B) (C) (D) How will the woman send her resume? By e-mail By fax By mail By messenger STEP 1: Identify the key words How ~ woman send ~ résumé to know what is being asked STEP 2: In the conversation, the woman has said I can e-mail them to you Therefore, choice (A) By e-mail is the correct answer (A) (B) (C) (D) When will the interview take place? Monday Friday Next week Next month STEP 1: Identify the key words When ~ interview take place to know what is being asked STEP 2: In the conversation, the man has said We ~ start interviewing ~ next week Therefore, choice (C) Next week is the correct answer 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 IV Typical Work at the Workplace Common vocabulary If you know vocabulary items that are commonly found in conversations related to typical work at the workplace, you can understand the conversations easily and will be able to choose the correct answers Listen, repeat, and remember Report writing deadline postpone extend draft seminar training department attendant registration review report material copy Job training presenter market trend improve point Common expressions If you are familiar with expressions that are frequently found in conversations related to typical work at the workplace, you can understand the conversations easily and will be able to choose the correct answers Listen, repeat, and remember 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 Report writing turn in When will you be able to turn in the quarterly expense report? * quarterly expense due on The reports are due on Wednesday ask the manager for an extension If you need more time, I can ask the manager for an extension Job training sign up for I'm going to sign up for the course take a class We took a class on advertising for the South American market * advertising market workshop for I'm happy there are workshops for new employees be covered All the basics will be covered in the software training session * basics session speak about The presenter, Mr Chan, is going to speak about new market trends 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 Model conversation and common questions Did you finish the sales report? Question: What are the speaker discussing? Answer: The sales report Q: When is the man planning to submit his report? A: On Tuesday Will I ask the manager to extend the deadline for you? Not yet I’m working on the other report, so I think I can turn it in by Tuesday morning Not necessary I’m going to finish it on Tuesday morning Q: What does the woman offer to do? A: Extend the deadline 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-by-step strategy STEP 1: Read the questions and identify the key words What are the speakers discussing? When is the man planning to submit his report? What does the woman offer to do? STEP 2: Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer W: Did you finish the sales report? M: Not yet I'm working on the other report, so I think I can turn it in by Tuesday morning Q When is the man planning to submit his report? (A) On Tuesday (B) On Friday  In the conversation, the man has answered I can lean turn it in by Tuesday morning, therefore, choice (A) On Tuesday is the correct answer Strategy application ● Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answers What are the speakers When will the seminar take discussing? place? (A) Making lunch plans (A) Today (B) Attending a meeting (B) Tomorrow (C) Using a computer program (C) Friday (D) Registering at a fitness club (D) Saturday What does the woman suggest? (A) Calling the computer store (B) Going to the bank today (C) Contacting a professor (D) Buying a program Let’s try out now Questions 1-3 refer to the following conversation M: Ann, 1do you know how to use this new design program? I don't understand how to use it at all W: 2There's a special seminar tomorrow at 12 o'clock Our technician will show how to operate the new program M: That sounds great The problem is that 3I’m supposed to go to the bank at that time W: 3Why don't you just go later today? You have some free time this afternoon (A) (B) (C) (D) What are the speakers discussing? Making lunch plans Attending a meeting Using a computer program Registering at a fitness club STEP 1: Identify the key words What ~ speakers discussing to know what is being asked 10 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: In the conversation, the man has asked you know ~ use it at all Therefore, choice (C) Using a computer program is the correct answer (A) (B) (C) (D) When will the seminar take place? Today Tomorrow Friday Saturday STEP 1: Identify the key words When ~ seminar take place to know what is being asked STEP 2: In the conversation, the woman has said There's a special seminar tomorrow Therefore, choice (B) Tomorrow is the correct answer (A) (B) (C) (D) What does the woman suggest? Calling the computer store Going to the bank today Contacting a professor Buying a program STEP 1: Identify the key words What ~ woman suggest to know what is being asked STEP 2: In the conversation, the man has said I'm ~ go to the bank at that time, then the woman suggests Why don't ~ today Therefore, choice (B) Going to the bank today is the correct answer Actual Questions Listen and choose the correct answers (A) (B) (C) (D) What is the conversation mainly about? A new colleague An application form Hiring an employee College education (A) (B) (C) (D) What does the woman say is the most important qualification? A university degree Experience in public relations Strong people skills Computer literacy (A) (B) (C) (D) What will the speakers most likely next? Arrange interviews Contact candidates Call the PR department Review some application forms (A) (B) (C) What are the speakers discussing? A business trip A management conference A training schedule 11 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) A new colleague (A) (B) (C) (D) Where did the director recently travel to? Portland Los Angeles Las Vegas Seattle (A) (B) (C) (D) What will the financial director next week? Go on a business trip Hire new office staff Arrange a meeting Attend a conference (A) (B) (C) (D) What are the speakers discussing? Planning a new project Completing an analysis Meeting with the director Making a presentation (A) (B) (C) (D) When is the deadline? Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday (A) (B) (C) (D) What will the man probably next? Talk to a supervisor Write a report Cancel a meeting Ask the woman for help 12 Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội ... 88 01 – 04 6260 39 48 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Let’s try out now Questions 1 -3 refer to the following conversation W: Hello, 1I heard... 88 01 – 04 6260 39 48 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Model conversation and common questions I have an appointment for an interview at 11 ... Registering at a fitness club STEP 1: Identify the key words What ~ speakers discussing to know what is being asked 10 Đăng ký học: 0962 60 88 01 – 04 6260 39 48 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà