**Introduction** **i. What is Taking the TOEIC® Second edition?** Taking the TOEIC® is a comprehensive guide to taking the TOEIC® Listening and Reading Test. This book can be used as the perfect companion manual for self-learners or as a classroom text. The book is targeted for those who have experience with the TOEIC® test but are looking to improve their basic TOEIC® skills, fix commonly-made errors, and polish their English grammar to avoid simple mistakes. This book is made up of four chapters: three go over each section of the test in detail, and one is a practice test. **Chapter 1 Parts 1 – 4 (Listening Practice)** Each unit within the Listening Practice chapter features sample questions and answers and provides helpful hints for developing strategies to recognize relevant information in listening passages. Part 1 introduces common themes featured in Part 1 of the TOEIC®, such as the home, the workplace, and public places. Part 2 focuses on the most common question types and provides assistance in identifying appropriate answers for each type. Parts 3 and 4 give sample short conversations and talks and focus on how to identify key points in order to answer questions. Each part features mini-tests to provide practice of the strategies introduced in each chapter. **Chapter 2 Parts 5 and 6 (Grammar Practice)** Lessons within the Grammar Practice chapter outline fundamental grammar points frequently tested on the TOEIC®. Each lesson begins with a brief explanation of the grammar target including key points and particular structures of interest in the TOEIC®. The lessons also provide exercises based on the format of TOEIC® grammar questions, which allow students to practice their understanding of the grammar point. These questions match the target grammar of that chapter or review previously learned grammar points. The students must match the real TOEIC® in subject matter and difficulty. After six lessons, students may measure their progress with review
iv. Sample Lesson Plans These sample lesson plans are designed to have those preparing for the TOEIC work on both listening and reading skills side by side over a 16-week period. These syllabi are suitable for both classroom instruction and self-study. It can also be adjusted based on areas of strength or weakness. **Lesson Plan A** | Week | Listening Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | |——|———————————————————|————————————————————————————–| | 1 | Part 1 House, Workplace (p. 14, 16–23) | Parts 5&6 Parts of Speech, Tenses (pp. 72–83) | | 2 | Part 1 Businesses, Other Public Places (p. 15, pp. 24–31) | Parts 5&6 Voice, Agreement (pp. 84–95) | | 3 | Part 2 Questions with an Interrogative (p. 32, 36) | Parts 5&6 Infinitives and Gerunds (pp. 96–101) | | 4 | Part 2 Yes/No (pp. 33–34, 36) | Parts 5&6 Participles and Particle Clauses (pp. 102–107) | | 5 | Part 2 Tag/Declarative/Indirect (pp. 34–35, p.37) | Parts 5&6 Review Test 1 (pp. 108–111) | | 6 | Part 3 Office Talk (p. 38, pp. 40–41) | Parts 5&6 Relative Clauses (pp. 112–117) | | 7 | Part 3 Workplace Dilemmas (p. 38, pp. 42–43) | Parts 5&6 Conjunctions and Prepositions (pp. 118–123) | | 8 | | **Midterm Exam** | | 9 | Part 3 Staffing Changes (p. 39, pp. 44–45) | Parts 5&6 Modification (pp. 124–129) | | 10 | Part 3 Daily Life (p. 39, pp. 46–47) | Parts 5&6 Pronouns (pp. 130–135) | | 11 | Part 3 Travel (p. 39, pp. 48, 49) | Parts 5&6 Conditionals, Comparisons (pp. 136–147) | | 12 | Part 4 Offices Announcements 1 & 2 (p. 50, pp. 54–57) | Parts 5&6 Review Test 2 (pp. 148–151) | | 13 | Part 4 Speeches/Lectures, Public Announcements (p. 51, pp. 58–61) | Part 7 E-mails and Letters, Advertisement (pp. 158–159, 162–181) | | 14 | Part 4 Telephone Messages, Advertisements (p. 52, pp. 62–65) | Part 7 Office Memos and Notices, Articles and Reports (p. 160, pp. 202–221) | | 15 | Part 4 Broadcasts, Tours and Trips (p. 53, pp. 66–69) | | | 16 | | **Final Exam** | **Lesson Plan B** | Week | Listening Comprehension | Reading Comprehension | |——|———————————————————|————————————————————————————–| | 1 | Part 1 House, Workplace (p. 14, 16–23) | Parts 5&6 Parts of Speech, Tenses (pp. 72–83) | | 2 | Part 2 Questions with an Interrogative (p. 32, 36) | Parts 5&6 Voice, Agreement (pp. 84–95) | | 3 | Part 1 Office Talk (p. 38, pp. 40–41) | Parts 5&6 Advertisements (p. 159, pp. 172–181) | | 4 | Part 4 Office Announcements 1 & 2 (p. 50, pp. 54–57) | Parts 5&6 Infinitives and Gerunds (pp. 96–101) | | 5 | Part 1 Businesses, Other Public Places (p. 15, pp. 24–31) | Parts 5&6 Participles and Particle Clauses (pp. 102–107) | | 6 | Part 2 Yes/No (pp. 33–34, p.36) | Parts 5&6 Review Test 1 (pp. 108–111) | | 7 | Part 3 Workplace Dilemmas (p. 38, pp. 42–43) | Part 7 Office Memos and Notices (p. 160, pp. 182–191) | | 8 | | **Midterm Exam** | | 9 | Part 4 Speeches/Lectures, Public Announcements (p. 51, pp. 58–61) | Parts 5&6 Relative Clauses (pp. 112–117) | | 10 | Part 2 Tag/Declarative/Indirect (pp. 34–35, p.37) | Parts 7 Articles and Reports (p. 160, pp. 192–201) | | 11 | Part 3 Staffing Changes (p. 39, pp. 44–45) | Parts 5&6 Conjunctions and Prepositions (pp. 118–123) | | 12 | Part 4 Telephone Messages, Advertisements (p. 52, pp. 62–65) | Parts 5&6 Modification (pp. 124–129) | | 13 | Part 1 Travel (p. 39, pp. 48, 49) | Part 7 Pronouns (pp. 130–135) | | 14 | Part 4 Broadcasts, Tours and Trips (p. 53, pp. 66–69) | Parts 5&6 Conditionals, Comparisons (pp. 136–147) | | 15 | Part 3 Daily Life (p. 39, pp. 46–47) | Parts 5&6 Review Test 2 (pp. 148–151) | | 16 | | **Final Exam** | — **C Staffing Changes** W: Did you hear? Management will announce staff promotions next week. They say they will announce a new assistant manager. M: Really? Oh, I’m so nervous. I hope I get promoted. W: You will. Everyone knows how dedicated you are to the team. But I know Gillian has been working hard the past few months. And that new help desk technician has managerial experience. All three of us have an equal chance. **What to listen for:** – What will happen next week? – Why is the man nervous? – How many people have a chance of being promoted? **Promotions will be announced.** **He worries that he will not be promoted.** **Three** **Words & Expressions:** – applicant – application – experience – hiring process – qualified – requirement – resumé – turn-over – to hire – to interview – to scout — **D Daily Life** M: I need a new cell phone. But I don’t want to get stuck with an expensive plan. W: Well, I got my phone at Telematrt. The phone was free because I signed up for a monthly payment plan. M: Hmm, do they sell phones without contracts? W: They do have pay-as-you-go phones, but the initial costs are much higher. **What to listen for:** – What is the topic discussed? – What did the woman do at Telematrt? – What is said about pay-as-you-go phones? **Cell phones** **Purchase a telephone** **They’re more expensive at first.** **Words & Expressions:** – broken – to be aware of – to be out of – to come in – to drop off – to look for – to need fixing/repair – to operate – to pack a bid – to reach (someone) – to request – to show — **E Travel** M: Betty, I have finalized the arrangements for my business trip next week? W: Yes, I’ve reserved a single room for three nights at the Griffin Hotel downtown. M: That will make things difficult since my meetings will be at the Industrial park near the airport. W: Oh, well then I’ll try to change the reservation to the airport branch of the hotel. **What to listen for:** – What will happen next week? – What is the problem? – What will happen next? **The man will go on a business trip.** **The accommodations are too far away.** **The woman will change the booking.** **Words & Expressions:** – cancellation – itinerary – reservation – trade show – to book a tour – to catch a train/bus/ shuttle/taxi – to check out – to offer a discount – to reserve a seat – to take the bus/train – The train/bus runs every… — **B Workplace Dilemmas** Answer Key p.25 1. What department does the woman most likely work in? (A) Finance (B) Advertising (C) Sales (D) IT 2. What problem is mentioned? (A) A document is missing some pages. (B) All of the meeting rooms are booked. (C) A photocopier is not working. (D) The wrong product was sent by mistake. 3. What is mentioned about the printers? (A) They are located nearby. (B) They have not finished the order. (C) They will arrive later than usual. (D) They have made a mistake before. 4. What issue does the woman have to deal with? (A) Being late for a trade convention (B) Handling a client’s complaint (C) Dealing with an unhappy manager (D) Developing an app 5. What does the woman imply when she says, “I went last year”? (A) She is in charge of airport pickup. (B) She doesn’t need to go to the event. (C) She should attend again. (D) She knows what will happen at the event. 6. What will the man do next? (A) Help set up a coworker (B) Speak to a coworker (C) Go to the airport (D) Make a speech 7. What is the man complaining about? (A) A large energy bill (B) A messaging system (C) New office policies (D) Uncomfortable working conditions 8. What did the woman do? (A) Purchased some appliances (B) Sent an e-mail (C) Issued a notice (D) Cooked some food 9. According to the woman, what is being discussed? (A) Changing some company rules (B) Rearranging an office setup (C) Allowing alternative work arrangements (D) Extending the budget 10. What is the woman unable to do? (A) Place an order (B) Update a program (C) Access a website (D) Reset a password 11. According to the man, what happened yesterday? (A) Passwords were cut off. (B) The internet was cut off. (C) Company accounts were hacked. (D) Changes to the servers were made. 12. What does the man offer to do? (A) Lend his computer (B) Solve a computer problem (C) Make a phone call (D) Find contact information 13. What does the woman ask the man to do? (A) Help set up her work (B) Go to her office (C) Look over her work (D) Hand out some material 14. What problem does the man mention? (A) Some name cards are missing. (B) A piece of equipment is not working. (C) Some managers haven’t shown up yet. (D) A printer isn’t working properly. 15. What does the man say about the managers? (A) They are very detailed. (B) They will be arriving shortly. (C) They don’t see each other often. (D) They are currently eating. 16. Where most likely are the speakers? (A) A police station (B) A store (C) A workshop (D) A bank 17. What were the speakers discussing? (A) A customer complaint (B) A new selling method (C) A company policy (D) A new employee 18. What is the problem with the manual? (A) It has not been updated. (B) It does not include the return policy. (C) It contains several errors. (D) It is difficult to understand. **Meeting Room Reservation Sheet** Tuesday, June 23 | Room | Customer Service Department | |——–|—————————–| | Room 101 | Customer Service Department | | Room 102 | Human Resources Department | | Room 201 | Marketing Department | | Room 202 | Sales Department | 19. Look at the graphic. In which room will the woman’s meeting take place? (A) Room 101 (B) Room 102 (C) Room 201 (D) Room 202 20. What is mentioned about the reservation sheet? (A) It has been lost. (B) It cannot be changed. (C) It is not up to date. (D) It is not completed yet. 21. What does the woman need for her meeting? (A) A bigger room (B) A portable hard drive (C) A projector (D) A budget report — **C Staffing Changes** Answer Key p.25 1. What was recently posted on a website? (A) A contest entry form (B) A shipping delay notice (C) A membership rewards program (D) A job advertisement 2. What is mentioned about the president? (A) He is not often on-site. (B) He is going to retire soon. (C) He is looking forward to hiring a new worker. (D) He is looking closely at all applications. 3. What does the man offer to do? (A) Help review applications (B) Speak with the president (C) Design an application (D) Deliver a letter 4. What will happen in two weeks? (A) A product will be launched. (B) A new position will be assumed. (C) A job vacancy will be announced. (D) A company ceremony will be held. 5. Why is the woman busy? (A) She has meetings with management. (B) She is packing up her office. (C) She is attending a training course. (D) She is promoting a new product. 6. What does the man imply when he says, “I’ve finished my work for the day”? (A) He is quitting the company. (B) He can attend the ceremony. (C) He will be leaving work early. (D) He can help the woman pack. 7. What was announced at the meeting? (A) A new CEO (B) An education opportunity (C) A company party (D) A staff member’s departure 8. Why is the man unsure? (A) He feels he is not qualified. (B) He hasn’t had an interview in many years. (C) He has never met the new employee. (D) He doesn’t want to change branches. 9. According to the woman, what will happen next month? (A) An employee will retire. (B) A new store will be opened. (C) A registration period will start. (D) Interviews will begin. 10. In what industry do the speakers most likely work? (A) Publishing (B) Construction (C) Headhunting (D) Transportation 11. What is the news about Stacey? (A) She will earn a lower salary. (B) She received a big promotion. (C) She is transferring departments. (D) She will work at a rival company. 12. What does the woman plan to do today? (A) Rent a car (B) Enter a competition (C) Hire more interns (D) Revise her resumé — **D Daily Life** Answer Key p.26 1. Who most likely is the man? (A) Dr. Johnson (B) A receptionist (C) A patient (D) The woman’s assistant 2. According to the woman, why can’t she come in the afternoon? (A) She has another appointment. (B) It is too far from her office. (C) She won’t have transportation available. (D) She has lunch plans. 3. When will the woman visit the doctor? (A) 9 a.m. (B) 11 a.m. (C) 12 a.m. (D) 2 p.m. 4. Where most likely are the speakers? (A) A tailor suit (B) A supply store (C) An interior design firm (D) An architectural firm 5. What does the man mean when he says, “These here are a bit too large”? (A) He thinks the design is incorrect. (B) He feels he was given the wrong product. (C) He is surprised by their size. (D) He doesn’t think they will fit his home. 6. What will the woman probably do next? (A) Arrange for another delivery (B) Show the man an inventory list (C) Visit the man’s home (D) Write down the man’s measurements 7. Where most likely are the speakers? (A) A transit station (B) An auto repair shop (C) A computer store (D) A car rental center 8. What is the woman worried about? (A) The price of a service (B) The location of a store (C) The schedule of a bus (D) The transportation to an event 9. What does the man offer to do? (A) Give her a ride (B) Reprint her receipt (C) Lend her his phone (D) Let her borrow a car 10. When is the earliest time the woman can visit the repair shop? (A) 8:20 (B) 8:30 (C) 9:00 (D) 9:25 11. Why does the woman need to visit the repair shop? (A) To pick up an order (B) To fix a broken screen (C) To pick up a computer (D) To go to a meeting 12. What does the man suggest the woman do? (A) Go on the weekend (B) Call her own car (C) Do her own repairs (D) Arrive early