TOEIC 450 PART 1 (1)

NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN TOEIC 450+ - PART (1) Part Introduction and Listening Strategies Introduction to Part Format Part consists of 10 questions numbered from to 10 For each question, you will see a photograph and listen to four statements Your job is to choose the statement that best describes the photograph Photograph types Photographs in Part are pictures of ordinary situations Some of the photographs involve a person or people, some involve an object or a scene without people, and others involve both people and objects/scenes Based on each particular photograph, you will have an appropriate answer Thus, if you practice regularly, you can answer the questions in this part easily and accurately Listening Strategies to Choose the Correct Answers in Part Overall strategy You should familiarize yourself with common expressions in each type of photographs If you learn common expressions that are frequently found in photographs of Part 1, you can understand the possible descriptions and easily choose the correct options Step-by-step strategy Step 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions You should make use of the short time before the recording is played to preview all of the photographs and think of possible descriptions to prepare yourself for Step Step 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement You have to listen to four statements and choose the one statement that best describes each photograph While listening, try to leave out the statements that seem to be incorrect and choose the correct one Common incorrect answers in Part 1: Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội The statements about the people or objects that not exist in the photograph The statements that incorrectly describe the action or state in the photograph Photographs of One Person Common expressions If you know expressions that are commonly used to describe photographs of one person, you can easily understand the descriptions and choose the correct statements Listen, repeat, and remember The photograph of a person using a computer 1) typing on the keyboard 2) looking at the computer screen 3) sitting in front of the computer The photograph of a person having some materials in hand 1) holding a pen 2) writing on the paper 3) working on a document The photograph of a person using office equipment 1) using a photocopier 2) operating a machine 3) standing at a copier The photograph of a person standing in front of a bulletin board 1) looking at some information on die board 2) reading a note on the bulletin board 3) be near a display board TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN The photograph of a person working in a lorry 1) moving a chair 2) unloading some chairs 3) standing inside the vehicle 1) working with a tool 2) working at a construction site 3) wearing a safety helmet The photograph of a person standing in front of a bookcase 1) reaching for a book 2) standing in front of a bookshelf 3) facing some shelves The photograph of a person working at a construction site The photograph of a person working in a laboratory 1) looking into a microscope 2) adjusting some equipment 3) wearing a lab coat Step-by-step strategy STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement (A) He is holding a cup (o)  This is the correct option because the man in the photograph is holding a cup (B) He is reading a newspaper (x)  The man in the photograph is looking at the computer screen, not reading a newspaper It is, therefore, the incorrect option Possible Answers: He is sitting at a table He is looking at a computer screen He is wearing a jacket TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Strategy application Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answer (A) (B) (C) (D) Let’s try out now STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement (A) He is climbing the tree, (x)  (B) He is holding a tool box (x)  (C) He is wearing a safety helmet (o)  (D) He is carrying some bricks, (x)  Incorrect description The action climbing the tree is wrong Incorrect description A tool box does not exist in the photograph Correct description The man in the photograph is wearing a safety helmet Incorrect description The action carrying some bricks is wrong Possible Answers: He is wearing a tool belt He is holding a piece of lumber Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội Practice Preview each photograph and think of possible descriptions Then, listen and choose the statement that correctly describes the photograph (Note that some photographs have two correct statements Last, complete the missing words in the statements (You will listen three times.) 01 (A) (B) (A) He is a _ (B) He is _ 02 (A) (B) (A) She is a page (B) She is a _ 03 (A) (B) (A) He is a _ (B) He is _ a TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 04 (A) (B) (C) (D) (A) The woman is a pen (B) The woman is on a keyboard (C) The woman is a computer (D) The woman is a file cabinet 05 (A) (B) (C) (D) (A) He is a picture (B) He is a piece of paper (C) He is something on the bulletin board (D) He is a magazine 06 (A) (B) (C) (D) (A) The man is in a (B) The man is gloves (C) The man is a chart (D) The man is a microscope Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội Photographs of More than One Person Common expressions If you know expressions that are commonly used to describe photographs of more than one person, you can easily understand the descriptions and choose the correct statements Listen, repeat, and remember (mp3.33) The photograph of two people looking at a document 1) examining a document 2) holding the back of a chair 3) pointing at something on a piece of paper The photograph of a person giving a presentation in front of some people 1) watching a presentation 2) sitting next to each other 3) giving a presentation The photograph of two people facing each other 1) shaking hands 2) greeting each other 3) carrying a bag The photograph of some people in a shop 1) using a cash register 2) paying for some merchandise 3) putting something into a bag TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN The photograph of two people doing something 1) working together 2) holding a ladder 3) changing a light bulb The photograph of some people riding bicycle 1) standing by bicycles 2) riding bicycles 3) waving her hand The photograph of some people having a rest 1) relaxing on the grass 2) resting with a magazine on his lap 3) sitting at various places around a tree The photograph of some people walking up the stairs 1) walking up the stairs 2) going up the steps 3) be on a stairway Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội Step-by-step strategy STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement (A) They are working together (o)  This is the correct option because in the photograph, three people are working together (B) A woman is making a presentation (x)  The woman in the photograph is using the computer, not making a presentation It is, therefore, the incorrect option Possible Answers: A man is holding the back of a chair The men are standing at a desk The woman is typing on a keyboard 10 TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Strategy application Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answer (A) (B) (C) (D) Let’s try out now STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement (A) People are watching a game (x)  Incorrect description The action watching a game is not shown in the photograph (B) A man is making a purchase (x)  Incorrect description The man is not making a purchase (C) Some people are in a shop (o)  Correct description (D) A woman is putting something into a bag (x)  Incorrect description The woman is not putting something into a bag - she is, in fact, putting up her hand Possible Answers: A man is holding some merchandise 11 Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội A woman is raising her hand Practice Preview each photograph and think of possible descriptions Then, listen and choose the statement that correctly describes the photograph (Note that some photographs have two correct statements.) Last, complete the missing words in the statements (You will listen three times.) 01 (A) (B) (A) The men are (B) They are _ the desk _ 02 (A) (B) (A) The woman is _ (B) The man is _ 03 (A) (B) (A) Some people are bicycles (B) They are _ the street 12 TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN 04 (A) (B) (C) (D) (A) They are the steps (B) They are on the street (C) They are by a door (D) They are 05 (A) (B) (C) (D) (A) They are some water (B) A man is at a screen (C) They are a presentation (D) A man is on the board 06 (A) (B) (C) (D) (A) They are in chairs (B) A man is on the phone (C) Two men are _ (D) A woman is a document 13 Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội Day Actual Questions Listen and choose the statement which best describes each photograph (mp3.36) 01 02 (A) (B) (C) (D) 03 (A) (B) (C) (D) (A) (B) (C) (D) (A) (B) (C) (D) 04 (A) (B) (C) (D) 05 06 (A) (B) (C) (D) 14 TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN Key: Photographs of One Person A, B B A B, C C A, D American accent → American accent → Australian accent (A) He is using a tool (B) He is working outdoors Possible Answers: He is holding a drill Australian accent → British accent → American accent (A) She is turning a page (B) She is operating a machine Possible Answers: She is standing in front of a photocopier She is holding the cover of the machine American accent → Australian accent → British accent (A) He is reading a book (B) He is reaching for a book Possible Answers: He is sitting at a table American accent → American accent → Australian accent (A) The woman is holding a pen (B) The woman is typing on a keyboard (C) The woman is using a computer (D) The woman is opening a file cabinet Possible Answers: The woman is working at a desk British accent → American accent → American accent (A) He is taking a picture (B) He is holding a piece of paper (C) He is writing something on the bulletin board (D) He is reading a magazine Possible Answers: He is holding a pen British accent → American accent → American accent (A) The man is working in a laboratory (B) The man is wearing gloves (C) The man is reading a chart (D) The man is looking into a microscope Possible Answers: The man is wearing a lab coat The man is adjusting the equipment Photographs of More than One Person A A, B B A, D C A, C 15 Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội British accent → American accent → American accent (A) The men are working together (B) They are cleaning the desk Possible Answers: The men are standing in an office American accent → Australian accent → British accent (A) The woman is using a cash register (B) The man is next to the counter Possible Answers: A man is standing at a counter The woman is operating a machine American accent → British accent → Australian accent (A) Some people are fixing bicycles (B) They are riding along the street Possible Answers: They are wearing helmets Australian accent → British accent → American accent (A) They are going down the steps (B) They are walking on the street (C) They are standing by a door (D) They are on a stairway Possible Answers: They are carrying documents British accent → Australian accent → American accent (A) They are drinking some water (B) A man is pointing at a screen (C) They are watching a presentation (D) A man is writing on the board Possible Answers: The man is standing in front of a screen American accent→ American accent → Australian accent (A) They are sitting in chairs, (B) A man is talking on the phone (C) Two men are shaking hands (D) A woman is examining a document Possible Answers: The people are having a meeting Some people are sitting around a table Actual Questions 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.A British accent (A) He is adjusting a screen (B) He is examining a document (C) He is turning the pages of a newspaper (D) He is giving a speech Possible Answers: He is holding a document He is sitting in front of a computer American accent 16 TYPE THE DOCUMENT TITLE NGOẠI NGỮ 24H WWW.NGOAINGU24H.VN (A) They are taking pictures (B) They are putting on hats (C) They are sitting on a bench (D) They are leaving the park Possible Answers: They are sitting in a park Australian accent (A) They are hanging a picture on the wall (B) They are facing each other (C) They are organizing the desk (D) They are looking tit the computer Possible Answers: They are looking at the screen British accent (A) He is wearing a work vest (B) He is driving a vehicle (C) He is doing construction work (D) He is buying some tools Possible Answers: He is examining some equipment American accent (A) The man is using a machine (B) The woman is paying for a shirt (C) The woman is holding a bag (D) They are eating in a restaurant Possible Answers: They are in a store The man is making a purchase British accent (A) He is moving the furniture (B) He is loading some boxes (C) He is opening the door (D) He is installing a bookshelf 17 Đăng ký học: 0962 60 8801 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội ... putting up her hand Possible Answers: A man is holding some merchandise 11 Đăng ký học: 0962 60 88 01 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội A woman is raising her hand... steps 3) be on a stairway Đăng ký học: 0962 60 88 01 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội Step-by-step strategy STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible... the phone (C) Two men are _ (D) A woman is a document 13 Đăng ký học: 0962 60 88 01 – 04 6260 3948 Địa chỉ: Số 18 Trần Đại Nghĩa – Q Hai Bà Trưng – Hà nội Day Actual Questions Listen