TOEIC PREPARATION

TOEIC PREPARATION
2024

LESSON OBJECTIVES

1. UNDERSTAND WHAT VIERA AND TOEIC TEST IS.

2. UNDERSTAND WHY TOEIC IS IMPORTANT.

3. UNDERSTAND QUESTIONS TYPE OF TOEIC.

4. ANSWER TOEIC QUESTIONS CORRECTLY.

WHAT IS VIERA

VOCATIONAL INSTITUTION ENGLISH READINESS ASSESSMENT

is assessment to measure a person's English language skills and the extent of their readiness to take international standardized test, especially TOEIC.

WHAT IS TOEIC?

TEST OF ENGLISH AS INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION

A test that is used to measure the ability of non-native English speakers to communicate using English in the workplace and everyday life.

​Valid for 2 years

International Recognition

Workplace setting

WHY TOEIC IS IMPORTANT?

1. Increased job prospects

2. Globalized workplace

3. Scholarship opportunities

SCORE RANGE

10 - 990
IF YOU GOT 200 YOU CAN CONTINUE TO THE NEXT LEVEL TO GET FREE CERTIFICATE

1. Incomplete sentences 15

2. Text completion 8

3. Single passages 17

4. Multiple passages 10

TOTAL 50

Reading Skills

1. Photograph (6)

2. Question - Response (16)

3. Short conversation (18)

4. Short talks (12)

TOTAL 50

Listening Skills

VIERA FORMAT

1. Incomplete sentences 30

2. Text completion 16

3. Single passages 29

4. Multiple passages 25

TOTAL 100

Reading Skills

1. Photograph (6)

2. Question - Response (25)

3. Short conversation (39)

4. Short talks (30)

TOTAL 100

Listening Skills

TOEIC FORMAT

LISTENING TEST

• 45 Minutes

• 100 questions

• Various accent (British, American, Canadian, Australian, etc)

• Different accents, different word choice and pronunciation. For example: trousers (B) - pants (A), football - soccer, flat - appartment

  colour - color, weather, work, shirt, etc

• Highest score 495

PART 1: PHOTOGRAPH

1. Focus on the statement you hear

2. Identify the setting (where)

3. Identify the action (what ... doing)

4. Identify the things in the picture (people, equipment, etc)

5. Eliminate what are not in 1-3 options

6. Let go, move on focus on the next

Number 1

Multiple Choice

Choose the best statement based on the picture

• A

• B

• C

• D

Number 1

A. He is shoveling some soil.
B. He is moving a wheelbarrow.
C. He is cutting some grass.
D. He is planting a tree.

Number 2

Multiple Choice

• A

• B

• C

• D

Number 2

A. A woman is putting on a pair of shoes
B. A woman is dusting a television screen
C. A woman is watching television
D. A woman is plugging a power cord into an outlet

PART 2. QUESTION - RESPONSE

• 25 questions

• Listening only - NO TEXT

• Multiple choice responses (a, b, c)

• are NOT WRITTEN

How to find the answer?

• Identify the question words (5W + 1 H)

• Avoid choosing words with similar sound, same sounding, related word, wrong information.

Multiple Choice

Mark your answer on your answer sheet

• A

• B

• C

Multiple Choice

Mark your answer on your answer sheet

• A

• B

• C

Multiple Choice

Mark your answer on your answer sheet

• A

• B

• C

Multiple Choice

Mark your answer on your answer sheet

• A

• B

• C

7. Woman: Where is the new fax machine?

   Man :

   A. Next to the water fountain.

   B. I'll send a fax tomorrow.

   C. By Wednesday

8. Woman : How well does Thomas play the violin?

   Man :

   A. Sure, I really like it.

   B. Oh, he's a professional.

   C. I'll turn down the volume.

9. Woman: Martin, are you driving to the client meeting?

   Man:

   A. Oh, would you like a ride?

   B. Nice to meet you too.

   C. I thought it went well.

10. Man : Mariko announced that she's retiring in April.

    Woman:

    A. How many did you count?

    B. I'm not tired at all.

    C. Right, she's been here for 25 years.

PART 3. SHORT CONVERSATION

• 39 Questions, 13 conversations

• 3 questions for each conversations

• Include more than 2 speakers

How to find answer?

• As you listen, try to ask yourself: where are the speakers? what are they doing? who are they? what is their relationship?

• Look at all four choices carefully before answering: words that are spoken in the conversation, determine if the repeated words provide the questions or not.

Multiple Choice

32. Why is the woman calling?

• 32. To cancel an order

• 32. To complain about a product

• To redeem a gift card

• 32. To renew a warranty

Multiple Choice

32. What does the man ask the woman about?

• 32. A model name

• 32. A brand of coffee

• A catalog number

• A date of purchase

Multiple Choice

What does the man offer to do?

• 32. Provide a discount

• Send a free sample

• Extend a warranty

• 32. Issue a refund

34. (A)

(W-Am) : Hello. I’m calling about a coffee machine I purchased from your Web site. It stopped working even though I haven’t had it for very long. I expected it to last much longer than this.
(M-Au) : Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Our warranty covers products for up to a year. Do you know when you bought it?
(W-Am): I’ve had it for a little over a year, so the warranty has probably just expired. This is so disappointing.
(M-Au) : Well, I’ll tell you what we can do. Although we can’t replace it, since you’re a valued customer I can offer you a coupon for forty percent off your next purchase.

PART 4. SHORT TALKS

• 30 Questions, 10 talks

• 3 questions for each talk

• Product presentation, announcement (travel information, news & weather, events & festival), radio advertisement, voice messages, report.

How to find answer?

• Get some ideas on what the text about: focus on general information and details.

• Pay attention to inference questions

• Listen to the whole talks before answering questions

• Move on

How to find answer?

• Get some ideas on what is the text about: Focus on general information and details

• Pay attention to inference questions (the answer may not always be stated directly, conclusion may be about general information or specific detail.

• Listen to the whole talk before answering questions

73. What does the speaker offer to do?

    (A) Look for a used part

    (B) Refund the cost of a charge

    (C) Send an invoice

    (D) Arrange a ride

Multiple Choice

What does the speaker say about the repair?

• 71. It is not required.

• 71. It has been finished early.

• 71. It will be inexpensive.

• 71. It is covered by a warranty.

Multiple Choice

When can the listener pick up his car?

• 71. Today

• 71. Tomorrow

• 71. Next week

• 71. In two weeks

Multiple Choice

What does the speaker offer to do?

• 71. Look for a used part

• 71. Refund the cost of a charge

• 71. Send an invoice

• 71. Arrange a ride

Hello Mr. Lee, this is Thomas from BKS Auto Shop calling with some information about your car repair. I know we told you that it would take until next week to get the part we ordered, but we got the part early, and I was able to finish the repair. We’re going to be closing for the day in a few minutes, but you’re welcome to come get your car anytime tomorrow. If you need a ride to the shop tomorrow, let me know, and I can arrange one for you.