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The document provides an overview of the TOEIC test format and sample questions. It describes the two sections - Listening and Reading. The Listening section contains questions on photographs, question-response exchanges, and short conversations or talks. The Reading section contains incomplete sentences, text completion, and reading comprehension questions. Sample questions are provided for each format. The document also provides tips for preparing for the test, such as familiarizing oneself with the format, practicing English skills, and using online resources for test preparation materials.

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Introduction to theIntroduction to the TOEIC TestTOEIC Test
Toeic Test Format Section I: Listening Examinees listen to a variety of questions and short conversations recorded in English, then answer questions based on what they heard. Section II: Reading Examinees read a variety of materials and respond at their own pace to questions based on the content.
Part Name of each part Number of questions Listening Section (45 minutes) 1 Photographs 10 2 Question-Response 30 3 Short Conversations 30 4 Short Talks 30 Reading Section (75 minutes) 5 Incomplete Sentences 40 6 Text Completion 12 7 Reading Comprehension Single passage Double passage 28 20
Preparing to Take the TOEIC Test How To Get Ready To Take the TOEIC Test The TOEIC test is not based on the content of any particular English course but rather on your English-language proficiency your overall ability to use English. Improvement in proficiency may take some time and is generally achieved through a combination of practice and study . The TOEIC Listening and Reading test does not test business knowledge, and you are not required to know specialized business and technical vocabulary beyond what is used in everyday work activities
Before taking the TOEIC test, there are several things you can do to prepare for the test and improve your English proficiency: Become familiar with the test format and know how to mark your answers on the answer sheet . You can then focus your attention on the test questions themselves. Immerse yourself in the language as frequently as possible and in as many ways as possible if it has been some time since you have had contact with English . Reading, watching TV and videos, listening to recordings, taking an English course, and speaking with friends and colleagues are some of the ways to practice English .
Web Resource Guide The official TOEIC website has many resources you may find helpful to familiarize yourself with the test: test preparation material scoring information frequently asked questions (FAQs)
During the Test Work quickly and carefully . Do not spend too much time on any one question . Mark your answers on your answer sheet and not in the test book . Mark only one answer for each question . If you mark more than one answer, that question will be counted wrong even if one of the answers you marked is correct . You will receive credit only for answers marked in the circles on the answer sheet . Your score will be based on the number of questions you answer correctly . There is no penalty for guessing
Sample Questions Section I: Listening Part I: Photographs Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book . Then you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture . Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer . The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time .
Look at the example item below . Example You will see: You will hear: Now listen to the four statements . (A) Theyre leaving the room . (B) Theyre turning on the machine . (C) Theyre standing near the table . (D) Theyre reading the newspaper Statement (C), Theyre standing near the table, is the best description of the picture, so you should select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet
Part 2: Question-Response Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English . They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time . Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet . SAMPLE QUESTIONS Question 1 You will hear: 11 . Did you make a dinner reservation? (A) I prefer fish . (B) Flight 261 to Osaka . (C) Yes, its at 7 oclock . (C) No, I didnt .
Part 3: Conversations Directions: You will hear some conversations between two people . You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation . Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet . The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time . SAMPLE QUESTIONS You will hear: Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation: (Woman) I think Ill have to take the train to the regional sales meeting up in the city next week . (Man) Dont you usually drive when you go to those meetings? I thought you didnt like to take the train . (Woman) I dont, but the highways being repaired, and Im afraid I might be late if I have to make a detour through an area I dont know very well . (Man) Youre right . And itll be expensive to park up there, too .
You will then hear: 41 . Why is the woman going to the city? You will read: 41 . Why is the woman going to the city? (A) To attend a sale (B) To go to a meeting (C) To get her car repaired (D) To go on a tour You will hear: 42 . How will she get there? You will read: 42 . How will she get there? (A) By car (B) By bus (C) By train (D) By airplane You will hear: 43 . What is the problem? You will read: 43 . What is the problem? (A) The trains are often late . (B) The meeting may be canceled . (C) The tour is expensive . (D) The roads are being fixed
Part 4: Talks Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker . You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speaker says in each talk . Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet . The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time SAMPLE QUESTIONS You will then hear: 71 . Where would this announcement be heard? You will read: 71 . Where would this announcement be heard? (A) On the television (B) On the radio (C) Over the telephone (D) In a company meeting You will hear: 72 . What is the purpose of the announcement? You will read: 72 . What is the purpose of the announcement? (A) To tell people about an approaching storm (B) To provide information about electric services (C) To apologize for staffing shortages (D) To describe the reorganization of a company
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Introduction to the toeic test

  • 1. Introduction to theIntroduction to the TOEIC TestTOEIC Test
  • 2. Toeic Test Format Section I: Listening Examinees listen to a variety of questions and short conversations recorded in English, then answer questions based on what they heard. Section II: Reading Examinees read a variety of materials and respond at their own pace to questions based on the content.
  • 3. Part Name of each part Number of questions Listening Section (45 minutes) 1 Photographs 10 2 Question-Response 30 3 Short Conversations 30 4 Short Talks 30 Reading Section (75 minutes) 5 Incomplete Sentences 40 6 Text Completion 12 7 Reading Comprehension Single passage Double passage 28 20
  • 4. Preparing to Take the TOEIC Test How To Get Ready To Take the TOEIC Test The TOEIC test is not based on the content of any particular English course but rather on your English-language proficiency your overall ability to use English. Improvement in proficiency may take some time and is generally achieved through a combination of practice and study . The TOEIC Listening and Reading test does not test business knowledge, and you are not required to know specialized business and technical vocabulary beyond what is used in everyday work activities
  • 5. Before taking the TOEIC test, there are several things you can do to prepare for the test and improve your English proficiency: Become familiar with the test format and know how to mark your answers on the answer sheet . You can then focus your attention on the test questions themselves. Immerse yourself in the language as frequently as possible and in as many ways as possible if it has been some time since you have had contact with English . Reading, watching TV and videos, listening to recordings, taking an English course, and speaking with friends and colleagues are some of the ways to practice English .
  • 6. Web Resource Guide The official TOEIC website has many resources you may find helpful to familiarize yourself with the test: test preparation material scoring information frequently asked questions (FAQs)
  • 7. During the Test Work quickly and carefully . Do not spend too much time on any one question . Mark your answers on your answer sheet and not in the test book . Mark only one answer for each question . If you mark more than one answer, that question will be counted wrong even if one of the answers you marked is correct . You will receive credit only for answers marked in the circles on the answer sheet . Your score will be based on the number of questions you answer correctly . There is no penalty for guessing
  • 8. Sample Questions Section I: Listening Part I: Photographs Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book . Then you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture . Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer . The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time .
  • 9. Look at the example item below . Example You will see: You will hear: Now listen to the four statements . (A) Theyre leaving the room . (B) Theyre turning on the machine . (C) Theyre standing near the table . (D) Theyre reading the newspaper Statement (C), Theyre standing near the table, is the best description of the picture, so you should select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet
  • 10. Part 2: Question-Response Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English . They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time . Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet . SAMPLE QUESTIONS Question 1 You will hear: 11 . Did you make a dinner reservation? (A) I prefer fish . (B) Flight 261 to Osaka . (C) Yes, its at 7 oclock . (C) No, I didnt .
  • 11. Part 3: Conversations Directions: You will hear some conversations between two people . You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation . Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet . The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time . SAMPLE QUESTIONS You will hear: Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation: (Woman) I think Ill have to take the train to the regional sales meeting up in the city next week . (Man) Dont you usually drive when you go to those meetings? I thought you didnt like to take the train . (Woman) I dont, but the highways being repaired, and Im afraid I might be late if I have to make a detour through an area I dont know very well . (Man) Youre right . And itll be expensive to park up there, too .
  • 12. You will then hear: 41 . Why is the woman going to the city? You will read: 41 . Why is the woman going to the city? (A) To attend a sale (B) To go to a meeting (C) To get her car repaired (D) To go on a tour You will hear: 42 . How will she get there? You will read: 42 . How will she get there? (A) By car (B) By bus (C) By train (D) By airplane You will hear: 43 . What is the problem? You will read: 43 . What is the problem? (A) The trains are often late . (B) The meeting may be canceled . (C) The tour is expensive . (D) The roads are being fixed
  • 13. Part 4: Talks Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker . You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speaker says in each talk . Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet . The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time SAMPLE QUESTIONS You will then hear: 71 . Where would this announcement be heard? You will read: 71 . Where would this announcement be heard? (A) On the television (B) On the radio (C) Over the telephone (D) In a company meeting You will hear: 72 . What is the purpose of the announcement? You will read: 72 . What is the purpose of the announcement? (A) To tell people about an approaching storm (B) To provide information about electric services (C) To apologize for staffing shortages (D) To describe the reorganization of a company