Photographs

PhotographsStrategies and PracticeEstrategias y PracticaTOEIC WORKSHOP 1 TOEIC Description10-20 PhotographsPlaces, Objects, People, and AnimalsA speaker reads 4 possible statements describing each photographThe speaker reads the statements only once, you cannot go back and hear the audio againWhat CAN you see in the Picture?? NOT WHAT YOU ASSUME!!!

Who?What?Where?Why?Look at the PhotographsA) They are watching a movie.B) They are eating together.C) The people are speaking to each other.D) The people are on their phones.

ASK: Who? What? Where? and Why?Prepositions

A) The people are on the bus.B) The people are with a bus.C) The people are under the bus.D) The people are over the bus.Words that connect/link nouns, pronouns, verb or phrases to other words in a sentence or phrase. Eg: For, of, on, in, at, to, with, off, without, under, over, about, etc.Question ResponseDirections: You will hear a question or statement followed by three responses. Choose the best response to each question or statement and circle (A), (B), or (C). The questions/statements are not written in the test book, so you have to listen carefully!The questions/statements are only read onceIf you dont understand a question or statement, it is best to guess! Never leave them blank or unansweredInformation QuestionsRemember the W-H Questions: WHAT WHY - WHO/WHOM WHOSE WHICH - WHERE - WHEN - HOWThey are NEVER answered YES/NO.Eg: Where are you from?A) Yes, my name is James.B) Hes from England.C) Im from Mexico.Information QuestionsWho questions require a person in the answerWhat questions require some type of information in the answerWhere questions require a place or position in the answerWhy questions require a reason in the answer (because.)When questions require a time reference in the answer

Yes or no QuestionsWhen questions DO NOT start with a W-H they usually expect a YES/NO, RIGHT/WRONG, or TRUE/FALSE answer.Eg: Can you speak Italian?A) She talks all the time.B) Yes, I can.C) No, I dont like Spaghetti. Usually begin with: can, have you, do/does, is/are, would you like

Similar-Sounding WordsSometimes, test writers confuse students with words that sound similar in the question and in the answer.Example:1) Have you ever played poker?The play begins at 9:00 b) No, its the first time.2) Where did you go shopping?I often wear this dress. b) I went to the supermarket.3) Do you want me to type this report?a) Its the same type. b) No, thanks. Ill do it by myself.Why did he wash your car?(A)He watched it last Saturday.(B)I left my watch in your car.(C)Because it was dirty.Its an information question with why so we know the question is asking for the reason he washed the car.Be careful with similar-sounding words: wash, watched and watch.

Did you walk to the station this morning?(A)I work at the station.(B)I woke up at six this morning.(C)No, I took the bus.Its a yes or no question so we know the answer will probably be yes/no, right/wrong or true/false .Be careful with similar-sounding words: walk, work and woke up.

Short Conversations & TalksTOEIC PracticeIn Part 3 you will hear several short talks or conversations.In the test booklet you will see a question and 4 possible answers. You must choose the best answer.Here are some strategies to help you choose the correct answer...Description of this partRead the question firstThe best time-saving strategy is to try to read the questions before you hear the conversation/talk. This will help you to:

Get a general idea of the topicIdentify the type of information you should be listening for.

Listen to the entire conversationIt is important to listen to the whole conversation before choosing your answerThere may be important details in the first part or the very end of the conversationTry to picture the scene.WHAT?WHO?WHERE?What is the context?Whats the speaker doing?Men/women?Occupation status?Relationship between the 2 speakers?General atmosphere?Tone of the voices?In the street, building?In a car, in public transport?Repeated words

Be careful of words that are repeated in the answers; this does not mean it is the correct answer!Now we will do 2 examples...What is Jeffs problem?

His car does not work.He must go to the shopping mall.He broke his leg.He cannot drive.

(Woman)Jeff, can you take me to the shopping mall?(Man)Im sorry but I cant. My car broke down yesterday.(Woman)Thats OK. Ill take the bus.

Try to picture the scene: Jeff cant take the woman to the shopping mall because his car broke down (stopped working, has a problem) yesterday. She is going to take the bus.Be careful of repeated words: broke down and broke his leg these mean completely different things!

What are they probably talking about?

Yesterdays meeting.A book.The womans back painA train schedule.

(Woman)Could I have it back when youve finished reading it?(Man)Yes, sure. Sorry I forgot I still had it.(Woman)Its all right. Theres no rush. Its just that I met Jerry on the train yesterday and I promised to lend it to him.

Be careful of repeated words: The woman says the word train but she is not talking about a train schedule.You must listen carefully: at the beginning of the conversation the woman says ...when youve finished reading it? So she must be talking about something you can read.

TOEIC Workshop 4Incomplete Sentences and Reading Comprehension

Incomplete Sentences: Description30 questions, they are not in the recording.A word or phrase is missing. You have to choose between 4 possible answers.You have to demonstrate your knowledge of English grammar, usage, and vocabulary.Determine the type of questionRead the whole sentence once to get a general idea of the type of sentence.

If you are given the choice between words or phrases that have different meanings, its a question of vocabulary.If you are given the choice between different forms of the same word, its a question of grammar.

ExamplesAre there any tickets for tonights show?A) liftB) leftC) livedD) letThis is a question of vocabulary. The four options all have different meanings.

ExamplesListen! Wendy the piano. A) playsB) playedC) is playingD) dont playThis is a question of grammar. The four options are different forms of the same verb, play. StrategiesAnswer the easier questions first, then go back to the more difficult onesEliminate any answers that are the wrong part of speechRead the sentence with the remaining options and choose the one that sounds the bestDont waste too much time on one questionafter 30 seconds just guess!

Practice1. How is a ticket from Denver to Los Angeles?A) muchB) manyC) farD) big2. Have you been to Canada?A) yetB) alwaysC) everD) usuallyPractice3. Tom is the person in the office. A) tallB) tallestC) tallerD) most tall 4. John called, he wants you to call back. A) heB) herC) meD) himStrategies

Read the questions before you read the textThis will help you to get an idea of the type of information you are looking forRead any titles or headings to get a general idea of the documentConsider the format of the textIs it an advertisement? A notification? An email? StrategiesDo NOT stop reading to try to understand words that you do not know. If you don't know a word skip it. You do not need to know all the words to get the general idea of the text.Do the easier questions firstdont miss easy points!You may see a response that has the same word that the passage has. This does not necessarily mean it is the correct answer!

Strategies: InferencesThe information needed to answer a question is not always said directly in the text. Sometimes you have to infer what the correct answer is based on information in the text.

Most importantly.Time management is critical!Dont spend too much time on difficult questionsjust guess and move on

PracticeSorry, all rooms are booked until the end of the theater festivalCall 555-1234 for more informationWhere would this sign most likely be seen?In a bookstoreIn the mall C) A hotelD) A theaterPracticeWorld-famous photographer Ethan Armstrong is pleased to invite you to the opening reception of his gallery.

On Wednesday, June 10From 6:00 to 8:00pmAt The Armstrong Gallery

Some Photographs from his new book A Birds Eye View will be sold. Part of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to The Young Artists charity. Who sent this invitation?Some photographersA painterA charityEthan ArmstrongWhat will happen during the reception?Photographs from the book will be donatedEthan Armstrong will receive a donationYoung artists will take photographsGuests will be able to buy some pictures

What will go to the Young Artists Charity?

Armstrongs new bookSome photographsA percentage of the saleAll the proceeds from the sale34PracticeHi Justin,

How are you? Im so glad you can make it to my birthday party next Saturday. Here are directions to get to my house from the train station.

Walk out of the station and take the first Street on the right. Continue going straight past Memorial Church. Cross the bridge and turn right onto Lincoln Street at the traffic light. My house is at the end of the Street on the left, next to the public library. Call me if you have any trouble and I will have my brother pick you up!

Megan What is the purpose of this message?

To invite Justin to a partyTo buy a new houseTo explain the way to Megans house from the stationTo cancel a party

PracticeHi Justin,

How are you? Im so glad you can make it to my birthday party next Saturday. Here are directions to get to my house from the train station.

Walk out of the station and take the first Street on the right. Continue going straight past Memorial Church. Cross the bridge and turn right onto Lincoln Street at the traffic light. My house is at the end of the Street on the left, next to the public library. Call me if you have any trouble and I will have my brother pick you up!

Megan What is Justin supposed to do?

Turn left out of the stationGo past a ChurchPick up Megans brotherGo under a bridgePracticeHi Justin,

How are you? Im so glad you can make it to my birthday party next Saturday. Here are directions to get to my house from the train station.

Walk out of the station and take the first Street on the right. Continue going straight past Memorial Church. Cross the bridge and turn right onto Lincoln Street at the traffic light. My house is at the end of the street on the left, next to the public library. Call me if you have any trouble and I will have my brother pick you up!

Megan Where does Megan live?

Close to a libraryNear a bookstoreOn First StreetBy the train station