TOEIC Test Prep6 Basic Ele 2023

TOEIC® TEST PREP
SEMESTER 6
This TOEIC® Test Prep is a textbook
intended for 6th semester students of
Universitas YARSI who are at the
elementary and basic levels. This book is
specifically dedicated to the prepara on
of students for the TOEIC test.
Designed by the Op ma Language team,

the material used comes from various
online and offline sources that are
compiled, adapted, rewri en, and
reproduced. Containing ps, strategies,
and many prac ce ques ons for the
listening and reading sec ons, this book is
expected to help students get used to the
ques ons and increase their confidence in
taking the TOEIC test.
BASIC & ELEMENTARY

OPTIMA LANGUAGE | UNIVERSITAS YARSI
2023
TOEIC Test Prep | Semester 6 | Basic & Elementary
TOEIC® Test Prep

Semester 6
Basic & Elementary
Yulianti
Rahmawati Rusli
Layout and cover design:

Ismail Ali Harahap

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This TOEIC® Test Prep is a textbook intended for 6th semester students of Universitas YARSI who are
at the elementary and basic levels. This book is specifically dedicated to the preparation of students
for the TOEIC test.
Designed by the Optima Language team, the material used comes from various online and offline
sources that are compiled, adapted, rewritten, and reproduced. Containing tips, strategies, and many
practice questions for the listening and reading sections, this book is expected to help students get
used to the questions and increase their confidence in taking the TOEIC test.
CONTENTS
UNIT 1: Introduction to TOEIC _______________________________________________ 3
UNIT 2: TOEIC Listening Part 1: Photographs ____________________________________ 13
UNIT 3: TOEIC Reading Part 5: Incomplete Sentences _____________________________ 23
UNIT 4: TOEIC Listening Part 1: Photographs____________________________________ 30
UNIT 5: TOEIC Listening Part 2: Questions and Responses _________________________ 39
UNIT 6: Review ___________________________________________________________ 45
UNIT 7: TOEIC Listening Part 2: Questions and Responses _________________________ 51
UNIT 8: TOEIC Listening Part 3: Short Conversations _____________________________ 57
UNIT 9: TOEIC Reading Part 5: Incomplete Sentences ____________________________ 65
UNIT 10: TOEIC Reading Part 6: Incomplete Text ________________________________ 71
UNIT 11: TOEIC Reading Part 7: Reading Comprehension __________________________ 79
UNIT 12: TOEIC Listening Part 4: Talks _________________________________________ 93
UNIT 13: Review __________________________________________________________ 99

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UNIT 1
Introduction to TOEIC
What and Why TOEIC Test?

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TOEIC Parts

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Part 1: Photographs

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Part 2: Questions and Responses

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Part 3: Short Conversations

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Part 4: Talks

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Part 5: Incomplete Sentences

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Part 6: Incomplete Texts

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Part 7: Reading Comprehension

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UNIT 2
TOEIC Listening Part 1:
Photographs
Objectives :
• To identify people, objects, activities, and locations in photos.
• To distinguish between correct and incorrect descriptions of photos according to word
meanings and sounds.
Activity A
Put the words in the box into the correct category.
girl shake man over lamp take look cyclist

next to curtains wave telephone chair above on newspaper
pedestrian wear monitor shoppers customer clock desk behind
in read under have driver beside children sit
People Activities Objects Prepositions
Activity B
Look at the picture below. Then identify the sentences true or false.
True False
1. He is kicking the ball.
2. They look snappy.
3. They are throwing the ball.
4. The girls are trying to get the ball.

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Activity C
Part 1 is a test of your listening comprehension. It requires you to identify details about photos and
listen for statements that correctly describe those details.
When you look at the picture think about the details:

• People : business people, colleagues, manager and staff, two men and women, etc.
• Activities : having a meeting, sitting, looking at the man, standing between, holding a
paper, etc.
• Location : office, meeting room, etc.
• Objects : some folders, table, a laptop, etc.
Here are the examples of statement types:
• People : The woman is looking at the notes.
• Activities : They are drinking coffee.
• Objects : There is a package on the desk.
• Location : The room is next to the park.
Now listen to the recording and choose the correct statement that best describe the photo.
Circle Your answer: A B C D

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Look at each photo and the list of words next to it. Circle the words for the objects that you see in the
photo. Then listen to two statements. Mark the letter of the statement that correctly describes the
photo.
• clipboard
• boxes
• glasses
• clocks
• newspapers
• pens
1. (A) (B)
• menus
• table clothes
• trees
• plates
• table
• trays
• chairs
2. (A) (B)
• vase
• printer
• clock
• chair
• stapler
• phone
• drawers
3. (A) (B)

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Activity D
Statements about Location
Some statements in Part 1 describe the location of objects or people in the photograph. These
statements use prepositions of place, such as in, on, under, over, above, next to, beside, between,
behind, and in front of.
Sample statements about location:

1. There are two pots in the middle of the table.
2. The newspaper is beside a plate.
3. There are two napkins on the table.
4. The coffee cups are to the right of the plates.
5. There is a basket of bread on the table.
Pay attention to the prepositions such as next to, in front

of, and at.

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Write Y (Yes) or N (No) beside the following locations.

1. The cups and saucers are on the table. _____
2. The spoons are under the saucer. _____
3. The newspaper is beside the coffeepot. _____
4. The place settings are opposite one another. _____
5. The bread basket is close to the newspaper. _____
6. The sugar bowl is between two pots of jam. _____
7. The lids are on the jam pots. _____
8. The small pitcher is beside the large one. _____
9. The tablecloth is beside the table. _____
10. The knife is between the plate and the saucer. _____
11. The napkins are both to the right of the saucers. _____
12. The sugar bowl is near the center of the table. _____
Compare the statements below that identify the correct location with the other options.
1. She’s resting next to her desk. 1. She’s ordering more paper from the store.
2. She’s standing near the fountain. 2. She’s standing by the copy machine.
3. She’s working behind the counter. 3. She’s adding more pages to the report.
4. She’s taking flowers from the shelves. 4. She’s waiting next to the door.
Activity E
Sentence Completion with Preposition
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition to show location.
1. The lamp is __________ the beds.
2. The pictures are __________ the beds.
3. The pillows are __________ the beds.

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4. The flowers are __________ the vase.

5. The pen is __________ the book and the vase.
6. The computer monitor is __________ the chair.
7. There are some flowers __________ a metal stand.

8. The trash can is __________ the water cooler.
9. The water cooler is __________ the trash can and the
flowers.
10. There is a sign __________ the wall.
Activity F
Listen and Answer
Look at the pictures below. Listen to the recording and decide which sentence describes each picture
best. The recording is only played one time. Check your answers and see how you improve after you
get the explanation and do several activities.
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 2. (A) (B) (C) (D)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D)

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Activity G
Listen and Write
Now listen for the second time and write the answer statements in the box below. You can pause
and replay the recording to check your writings. Note: You can play as many times as you need.
1. A.
B.
C.
D.
2. A.
B.
C.
D.
3. A.
B.
C.
D.
4. A.
B.
C.
D.
Activity H
Let's Practice!
Directions: Look at each photo. You will hear four statements about the photo. The statements are
not in your book. Mark the letter of the statement that best describes the photo. You will hear each
statement only once.
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 2. (A) (B) (C) (D)

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3. (A) (B) (C) (D)

4. (A) (B) (C) (D)
6. (A) (B) (C) (D)

5. (A) (B) (C) (D)
8. (A) (B) (C) (D)
7. (A) (B) (C) (D)

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Activity I
Mini Test
Directions: Look at each photo. You will hear four statements about the photo. The statements are
not in your book. Mark the letter of the statement that best describes the photo. You will hear each
statement only once.
2. (A) (B) (C) (D)

1. (A) (B) (C) (D)
4. (A) (B) (C) (D)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D)
5. (A) (B) (C) (D) 6. (A) (B) (C) (D)

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7. (A) (B) (C) (D) 8. (A) (B) (C) (D)
10. (A) (B) (C) (D)

9. (A) (B) (C) (D)

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UNIT 3
TOEIC Reading Part 5:
Incomplete Sentences
Objectives:
• To identify the structure of sentences
• To identify parts of speech
Activity A
Identifying the Structure of the Sentences
Identify the structure of the sentences below by underlining the Subject, Verb, Object, or
Complement.
1. Amir is writing on his desk.
S V C
2. Santi did not come to work.
3. People find information from the internet nowadays.
4. Driving a car is easy.
5. We bought a birthday gift for Mom.
6. Students are studying online right now.
7. All the employees come on time.
8. Preparing for English Test takes a lot of time.
9. The secretary puts the letters on the table.
10. His boss smiled at him.

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Activity B
Make one sentence for each picture.
Activity C
Subject, Verb, Object, and Complement
When you encounter a grammar completion sentence, it is helpful to start by asking yourself if the
missing word or phrase is the subject, object, verb, complement, or another sentence part. This chart
shows sentence parts and how to identify them.
Parts of Sentences
Definition Example Sentences

Subject • The person, place, or thing that • Maxine completed the form.
is doing or being something • The company picnic was canceled due
• A subject usually comes before a to the rain.
verb
Verb • An action or state of being. • They traveled to Japan for the
• A verb usually follows a subject. conference.
• The weather was beautiful throughout
the trip.
Object • The person, place, or thing that • Jack opened the package.
the verb is acting upon. • Sarah buys a new cellphone
• An object usually comes after a
verb.
Complement • A word or phrase that is Subject complement:
necessary in order to complete • Learning English can improve one’s job
the meaning of the subject or prospects.
object of a sentence.
• There are two kinds of Object complement:
complements: Subject • Gina followed Herman into the office.
Complement and Object
Complement.

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Parts of Speech
Functions Example Words Example Sentences

Nouns/Pronouns person, place, or thing nouns: sister, house, t- Our new apartment is
shirt really great! It was pretty
pronouns: she, it, they cheap.
Verbs action or linking word action verbs: run, eat, Jane knocked on the
touch. door, but
linking verbs: be, nobody seemed to be
become, seem home.
Adjectives Modify a noun or big, yellow, happy He bought
pronoun a wooden desk for
his small office.
Adverbs Modify a verb, adjective, quickly, sadly, Petra quickly climbed up
or adverb. importantly, very, the stairs before entering
usually the office quietly.
Prepositions Indicate the relationship prepositions of She walked around the
between different words location: to, by building.
in a sentence, typically in prepositions of time: He arrived at 3 o’clock.
terms of location or at, on, in
time.
Activity D
Class Exercises
1. Identify the subject, verb, object, and complement of the following sentences.
1. The employees met in the conference room.
2. She submitted her application yesterday.
3. Ms. Reynolds called William and Alice into her office.
4. Eric, Wendy, and I are visiting the corporate office tomorrow.
5. I gave the letter to Marcia.
2. Choose which part of speech will be needed in each of the blanks.

1. Because of its __________, the book sold millions
a. noun b. verb c. adjective d. adverb
2. The mail carrier put the stack of letters __________ a sack.
3. Dr. Maxwell __________ an appointment at 3 o’clock.
3. Identify the structure of the sentences below by underlining the subject, verb, object, adverb,
adjective, noun and complement. Then, identify what part of speech is missing and think of what
word/words will appropriately complete the sentences.

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1. The owner of the restaurant was a very ____________ woman.
2. Her ability in doing Maths helps _____________.
3. The salesman __________ many promises.
4. The child watched __________ at the cartoon movie on TV.
5. ___________ exercise and practicing the language can improve your English.
Activity E
Identifying Parts of Speech
Identify what part of speech is missing and think of what word/words will appropriately complete the
sentences.
1. We use a __________ to write the letter.
2. Can you __________ some pictures of animals?
3. A/an __________ person makes friends easily.
4. The sad __________ looked at his bad test result.
5. He walks __________ along the beach.
6. Please put these folders __________ my desk.
Activity F
Fill in the blanks with the correct part of speech.
NOUN VERB ADJECTIVE ADVERB
1 invention
2 compete
3 general
4 deeply
5 beauty
6 prohibit
7 glorious
8 purely
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the table above.
1. Internet is a useful ____________.
2. We must _____________ to win the prize.
3. ______________ , I like my class.
4. The swimming pool is very ________. It’s not for children.
5. The singer can sing the song _____________.
6. The parents __________ their children to go out without their supervision.
7. We celebrate the victory of our nation ____________.
8. The milk is _______. It is not added with sugar and flavors.

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Activity G
Let’s Practice!
1. She entered the data very __________. 2. The _____________ to the party were
(A) care sent to all of our guests.
(B) careful (A) requests
(C) carefully (B) invitations
(D) carefulness (C) suggestions
(D) offers
3. The contract deadline is _______ February 4. The company_____ record losses this
10. quarter.
(A) in (A) report
(B) on (B) reported
(C) at (C) reportedly
(D) under (D) reportable
5. While the company is based in Brazil,

English is ________ by many of the
employees.
(A) speak
(B) speaking
(C) spoke
(D) spoken
Activity H
Mini Test
1. We need to ………………………. the language in 2. In my opinion, her leaving early was a very
this report; it is too complex. ………………. thing to do.
(A) simplify (A) children
(B) simple (B) childish
(C) simply (C) childishly
(D) simplistic (D) child
3. We could call the TV stations and …………….. 4. I like my work because I have the
the opening of our new store. ………………………. to make my own decisions.
(A) publicity (A) freed
(B) public (B) freely
(C) publicize (C) freedom
(D) publisher (D) free
5. Our company believes it is the best 6. Most meetings are not as …………………………
……………… to handle the account. as this one was.
(A) organizing (A) interested
(B) organization (B) interestingly
(C) organizational (C) interest
(D) organize (D) interesting

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7. A doctor’s ……………… manner makes patients 8. It was very ……………………… of the boss to
feel comfortable. buy us those nice gifts.
(A) friendship (A) thoughtless
(B) friend (B) thoughtful
(C) friendly (C) thought
(D) friendliness (D) thoughtfully
9. One of your duties will be some ………………… 10. She would like a ………………. raise, not just a
typing. few dollars.
(A) light (A) really
(B) lightened (B) realist
(C) lighten (C) real
(D) lightness (D) reality
11. The task was divided into ……………………. 12. We were ………………… impressed with the
parts. recommendations at the end of the report.
(A) like (A) specially
(B) same (B) special
(C) equal (C) especial
(D) even (D) especially
13. Your ………….. during our visit has been 14. With prices ………………………. at such a rapid
greatly appreciated. rate, buyers should compare prices.
(A) hospice (A) ascending
(B) hospital (B) increasing
(C) hospitality (C) enlarging
(D) hospitable (D) expanding
15. No one is at fault, according to the 16. Your advice was very ………………………
company ………………………… (A) cooperating
(A) speaker (B) contributive
(B) man (C) helpful
(C) teller (D) improving
(D) spokesperson
17. I think the …………………………. for his services 18. We’ve decided to ……………………. the
is high. company Macrodisk, Inc.
(A) duty (A) name
(B) free (B) identify
(C) fine (C) nominate
(D) tariff (D) denominate
19. Have you checked out the ………………………… 20. The experience I received being an
of the contract? apprentice was ………………………..
(A) rightfulness (A) costly
(B) lawfulness (B) pricey
(C) legality (C) expensive
(D) authority (D) valuable

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21. The mail carrier left the mail …………………. 22. The software company offers training
the secretary’s desk. ………………….. Atlanta.
(A) to (A) at
(B) on (B) on
(C) at (C) by
(D) above (D) in
23. There will be a holiday …………… Monday. 24. The presentation starts …………. 09:30 A.M.
(A) on in the conference room.
(B) from (A) on
(C) at (B) at
(D) in (C) in
(D) for
25. The doctor will not give the patient the test 26. The clerk stands ……………………. the counter
result …………… tomorrow. all day.
(A) on (A) on
(B) until (B) in
(C) from (C) behind
(D) at (D) above
27. Please hand in that report ……………… Friday 28. Have you read this article ………………. our
afternoon. competitors?
(A) by (A) over
(B) at (B) above
(C) in (C) for
(D) over (D) about
29. We do almost all our corresponding 30. The sale goes on ……………………. the 16th.
…………….. e-mail. (A) through
(A) in (B) into
(B) by (C) towards
(C) on (D) for
(D) with

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UNIT 4
Photographs
Objectives:
• To listen for the correct verbs (Present Continuous Tense)
• To listen to similar sounds
Activity A
Photograph Preview
Look at the photo below. Make assumptions about the occupation or relationship of the people in the
photo. Choose Yes or No beside the following relationships or occupations.
Y N Y N
1. brother and sister 6. workers
2. father and son 7. clerks
3. boss and worker 8. repair personnel
4. employees 9. landlords
5. colleagues 10.shipping agents
Try to determine the setting. Pay attention to the prepositions such as next to, in, on, and at. Write Y
(Yes), N (No) beside the following locations.
Y N Y N
1. in an office 1. at work
2. on the job 2. in the street
3. in a conference room 3. in a hallway
4. behind a desk 4. next to a school
5. on the bus 5. at the office gate

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Activity B
Look at the picture. Complete the sentences with the correct verbs.
is taking are touching are giving is touching are sitting

is facing is giving are facing are taking is sitting
1. The man on the right _______________ a box from the man on the left.
2. The man on the left _______________ a box to the man on the right.
3. Both men _______________ one another.
4. Neither man _______________ down.
5. Both men _______________ the box.
Identify each sentence True or False.

True False
1. Both men are wearing jackets.
2. The man on the right is wearing a tie.
3. Both men are wearing glasses.
4. One man has a watch on his right hand.
5. There are a lot of people in the office.
6. Both men are wearing dark shirts.
7. The box is big and heavy.
8. The man on the right is wearing a vest.
Activity C
The Present Continuous Tense
Look at the photograph below and focus on the people’s activities.
Now study the following statements describing the photograph.
• The man is standing in front of the class.
• The man is explaining something to the people.
• Some people are listening to the man in front.
• Some people are sitting on the chairs.
• Some people are taking notes.

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TIP
When you first look at the photo, quickly identify any activities you see. Then when you hear the
statements, listen carefully for present continuous forms of the verbs that correctly describe
these activities. This will help you find the right answer.
Look at the photos. Fill in the blanks with the correct verbs from the box..
checking climbing dialing opening pulling pushing talking
1. She is _________ 2. They’re ________ 3. He’s ______________ 4. They’re ________

on the phone. their luggage the cart loaded with the stairs.
behind them. boxes.
Activity D
Look at the pictures below and answer the following questions. Use the present continuous tense
verb in your sentences.
1. What are they doing?
2. What is the little girl doing?
3. Who is doing what?
1 2.

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Activity E
Similar-Sounding Words
Some statements may confuse you by using words that sound similar to words that correctly describe
the photo but that are incorrect. In this part of the test, distracters may use words that sound alike,
not exactly the same, a word that would correctly describes the photo. These distracters are often
words that rhyme or contain some similar sounds. Notice that the following words sound similar such
as meeting, seating, reading, and eating.
• meeting, greeting, seating, eating, reading • look, cook, book, hook, notebook
• rain, train, plane, cane, chain • called, cold, told
• hair, chair, fare, pear, stair • marry, merry, ferry
• shake, make, take, cake • tell, hotel, bell
• white, wait, way • baggage, package
• drink, think • lift, left, gift
• coat, boat, note • coffee, coughing
• smile, file, pile, aisle • warm, warn, form
Look at the photo and read the four statements. Underline the words in the statements that sound
similar to things that are in the picture. Then mark the statement that best describes the photo.
a. He has a stomachache. a. The tourist is buying some postcards.

(correct / incorrect) (correct / incorrect)
b. He’s eating a steak. b. The passenger is checking his bags.
c. He’s cutting a piece of cake. c. The traveler is pushing his luggage ahead of him.
d. He’s sitting by the lake. d. The man is pulling his suitcase behind him.
Activity F
Listen to each statement. Put a checkmarks to the words that you hear.
1. ____ drinking ____ thinking
2. ____ aisle ____ pile
3. ____ plain ____ train
4. ____ warming ____ warning
5. ____ eating ____ meeting
6. ____ baggage ____ package
7. ____ coffee ____ coughing
8. ____ coat ____ boat

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Activity G
Look at the photo and listen to the two statements. Mark the letter of the statement that best
describes the photo.
1 2 3 4
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Activity H
Look at each photo. Quickly identify the people and objects and think about their actions, location
and condition. Then listen to the four statements. Mark the letter of the statement that best
describes the photo.
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 2. (A) (B) (C) (D)

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3. (A) (B) (C) (D)
4. (A) (B) (C) (D)
5. (A) (B) (C) (D)

6. (A) (B) (C) (D)
Activity I
Let’s Practice!
TIP
Use anytime available to skim the first picture before the listening starts. After that you will have
exactly 5 seconds between each question to mark your answer and focus on the next picture.
Look at each photo. You will hear four statements about the photo. The statements are not in your
screen. Mark the letter of the statement that best describes the photo. You will hear each statement
only once.

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1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 2. (A) (B) (C) (D)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D)
4. (A) (B) (C) (D)
5. (A) (B) (C) (D)

6. (A) (B) (C) (D)
7. (A) (B) (C) (D)
8. (A) (B) (C) (D)

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Activity J
Mini Test
Look at each photo. You will hear four statements about the photo. The statements are not in your
screen. Mark the letter of the statement that best describes the photo. You will hear each statement
only once.
2. (A) (B) (C) (D)

1. (A) (B) (C) (D)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D)
5. (A) (B) (C) (D) 6. (A) (B) (C) (D)

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7. (A) (B) (C) (D) 8. (A) (B) (C) (D)
10. (A) (B) (C) (D)
9. (A) (B) (C) (D)

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UNIT 5
Questions and Responses
Objective:
• To identify and become familiar with common traps/distractors in questions and responses
Activity A
Listen to the audio as you read each question or statement and the possible responses. Choose the
best response.
1. Did you hear the news? 2. It’s time to order more paper.
(A) Yes. It’s very exciting. (A) The border is closed.
(B) Yes, he’s here. (B) Everything is in order.
(C) Yes, they’re quite near. (C) Yes, and we need some pens, too.
3. Who’s in charge of this department? 4. The weather is lovely today.

(A) There’s one in that compartment. (A) I don’t know whether she’s here.
(B) Ms. Brown is the supervisor. (B) Everything is getting wetter.
(C) They live in a large apartment. (C) It is. We should walk in the park.
5. Choose anything you like from the menu. 6. Do you prefer blue or red?
(A) It was an offer impossible to refuse. (A) I always think blue is nicer.
(B) Thanks. I’ll have the baked fish. (B) I read that article, too.
(C) He always chews so loudly. (C) The wind blew very hard.
Activity B
Similar Sounding Words
• An incorrect response may use a word that sounds like, but is not exactly the same as, a
word used in the question.
letter quiet affect sense
later quite effect since
accept loose devise vary
except lose device very

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dessert set bazaar adapt

desert sit bizarre adopt
• Be especially aware of common traps that have homonyms, or words that are spelled
differently and have different meanings but that sound the same.
here choose weak
hear chews week
blue sent meet
blew scent meat
In the example below, the word "boss" sounds similar to the word "bus."
• Do you think the boss will take us out for lunch today?
(A) I had a hamburger and fries.
(B) He's probably too busy today.
(C) I didn't take the bus.
Activity C
Repeated Words
An incorrect response may repeat a word used in the question or statement but in the wrong
context.
In the example below, responses A and B repeat the word lunch but do not answer the question. For
examples:
• Where did you have lunch?
(A) It was a delicious lunch.
(B) I always have a sandwich for lunch.
(C) At the cafeteria downstairs.
In the example below, responses A and B repeat the word people and coming but do not answer the
question.
• How many people are coming to the conference?
(A) There were 70 people there.
(B) I don't think she is coming.
(C) At least 150 people.
Activity D
Related Words
An incorrect response may use a word associated with something in the question or statement but
in the wrong context.
In the example below, responses B and C use words associated with the word bus— fare and
driver— but are not appropriate responses.

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• Do you take the bus to work?

(A) No. I always drive my car.
(B) The fare is two dollars.
(C) Yes. He was a very good driver.
In the example below, responses A uses word associated with the word letter – type bus and
response C uses similar sound fax - facts.
• Did you fax the letter to the client?
(A) I'll type it after lunch.
(B) No, I sent it by email.
(C) I collected some important facts.
Activity E
Write down the correct answer and the similar sounding words in Activity A. Number one is an
example.
1. Did you hear the news?
(A) Yes, he’s here.
(B) Yes. It’s very exciting.
(C) Yes, they’re quite near.
Answer: b; similar sounding words: hear, here, near
2. It’s time to order more paper.
(A) Yes, and we need some pens, too.
(B) Everything is in order.
(C) The border is closed.
Answer:
3. Who’s in charge of this department?
(A) They live in a large apartment.
(B) There’s one in that compartment.
(C) Ms. Brown is the supervisor.
Answer:
4. The weather is lovely today.
(A) It is. We should walk in the park.
(B) Everything is getting wetter.
(C) I don’t know whether she’s here.
Answer:
5. Choose anything you like from the menu.
(A) He always chews so loudly.
(B) It was an offer impossible to refuse.
(C) Thanks. I’ll have the baked fish.
Answer:

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6. Do you prefer blue or red?

(A) I read that article, too.
(B) The wind blew very hard.
(C) I always think blue is nicer.
Answer:
Activity F
Listen to the audio as you read each question or statement and the possible responses. Write the
word correct next to the correct answer and the common traps: repeated words or related words
next to each incorrect answer. Number one is an example.
1. Is the food at this restaurant good?

(A) Yes, it’s delicious. (correct)
(B) I enjoy eating at restaurants. (repeated word: restaurant)
(C) No, I haven’t seen the waiter. (related word: waiter)
2. When will you take your vacation?
(A) No, it wasn’t much fun. (_______________________)
(B) I usually go to the beach. (_______________________)
(C) At the end of August. (_______________________)
3. Who uses this desk?
(A) He sat there yesterday. (_______________________)
(B) Mr. Stephens works there. (_______________________)
(C) It’s a very tidy desk. (_______________________)
4. Which hotel did you stay at?
(A) Yes, it was a very nice place. (_______________________)
(B) The big one near the train station. (_______________________)
(C) We had a room with a view. (_______________________)
5. Has the mail been delivered yet?
(A) Yes, I put it on your desk. (_______________________)
(B) You can buy stamps downstairs. (_______________________)
(C) No, that envelope is too small. (_______________________)

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Activity G
Listen to the question or statement and three possible responses. Choose the best response, and
mark the corresponding letter. Remember, you won’t be able to see the questions or responses in the
real TOEIC test!
1. Whose purse is this? 2. Where can I park my car?

(A) It’s Mary’s. (A) In the garage.
(B) This is a purse. (B) It’s not very far.
(C) She’s a nurse. (C) Let’s walk in the park.
3. It’s a very cold day. 4. When is the party?

(A) I’ll wear a coat. (A) I like a good party.
(B) The meeting is today. (B) At Peter’s house.
(C) Yes, he sold it. (C) Tomorrow at five.
5. Who took this phone message?

(A) The phone is ringing.
(B) It’s in the book.
(C) I took it.
Activity H
Based on the recording in Activity G, complete this table.
No. Similar Sounds Repeated Words Related Words Correct Answer
1. Nurse – Purse Purse
2.
3.
4.
5.

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Activity I
Let’s Practice!
Listen to the question or statement and three possible responses. You will hear them only one time,
and they are not in your book. Choose the best response.
A B C A B C
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
Activity J
Listen to the questions or statements and choose the correct responses.
A B C A B C A B C A B C
1. 6. 11. 16.
2. 7. 12. 17.
3. 8. 13. 18.
4. 9. 14. 19.
5. 10. 15. 20.

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UNIT 6
Review
Objectives:
• To review the focus and tips in TOEIC Listening tests (Part 1 and 2)
• To review the focus and tips in TOEIC Reading tests (Part 5)
• To apply the strategies in TOEIC like practices in the Quiz
Activity A
Review Unit 2-5
Select the choice that best answers the question.
1. How many parts are there in TOEIC Listening a. Make intelligent guess and continue
section? to the next question.
2. How many parts do TOEIC Reading section b. Incorrect information, incorrect

consist of? meaning and similar sounds.
3. When you look at each picture, what do you c. identify the subject, verb, object or
have to do? complement of the sentence.
4. If you are not sure of the correct answer, what d. Similar sound , repeated words and
do you have to do? related words.
5. When you already get the answer and the e. Pay attention to details such as
narrator hasn’t started the next question, what people, activities, location and
do you do? objects.
6. What do you have to do if you miss listening to f. No, it can be in any tense.
the answer choices?
7. Are wrong answers penalized? g. 4 parts
8. What are the common distractors for listening h. Look at the next pictures and pay
part 1? attention to the detail
9. Must the question in TOEIC Listening part 2 in i. No penalties for wrong answers.
form of question?
10. If the question is in past tense, should the j. 3 parts

answer in past tense too?

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11. What are the distractors in TOEIC Listening part k. No, it can be in form of statement.
2?
12. To complete the missing word in a sentence In l. Eliminate any answers that I think
TOEIC Reading part 5 you must _____ . are wrong and then choose the
answer that looks best.
Activity B
Listening Part 1 Review
Strategies for TOEIC Listening Part 1
1. Look at the picture or photo and think about the details:
• People : Business people, colleagues, manager and staff, two men and women, etc.
• Activities : having a meeting, sitting, standing, holding a piece of paper, etc.
• Location : office, meeting room, etc.
• Objects : some folders, table, a laptop, etc.
Here are the examples of statement types:
• People : The woman is looking at the notes.
• Activities : They are drinking coffee.
• Objects : There is a package on the desk.
• Location : The room is next to the park.
2. Pay attention to the location of objects or people in the photograph.

Remember the use of prepositions of place such as in, on, under, over, above, next to, beside,
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• There are two pots in the middle of the table.

• The newspaper is beside a plate.
• There are two napkins on the table.
3. The statements in this part of the test often use the present continuous tense (be + verb-ing)
and the simple present tense.
Examples:
• The man is standing in front of the class.
• The man is explaining about something to the people.
• Some people are listening to the man in front.
• There are two white boards in the room.
• There is a projector in the middle of the room.
4. Be careful with words that sound similar. They often incorrectly describe the photo.
The similar sound words are distractors to confuse you because they rhyme or contain some
similar sounds. Notice that the following words sound similar such as meeting, seating, reading,
and eating.
(A) He has a stomachache. (incorrect)

(B) He’s eating a steak. (incorrect)
(C) He’s cutting a piece of cake. (incorrect)
(D) He’s sitting by the lake. (correct answer)

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Activity C
Listening Part 2 Review
1. The questions in TOEIC Listening Part 2 are not always in form of questions but they can also in
form of statements.
Question Statement
Who has a black ink pen? This is a great restaurant.
(A) Here, you can use my pen. (A) It is. I eat here often.
(B) She opened a black book. (B) I need a rest, too.
(C) Blacken the circles completely. (C) It's not that late.
2. The questions and the responses in TOEIC Listening Part 2 are not always in the same tense. They
may use different tenses.
• I'm sorry. Mr. Williams isn't in the office today. (Present Tense)
(A) Then I'll call him back another time. (Simple Future)
(B) Yes, he works here.
(C) It's not a big office.
• Are you going to the party tonight? (Simple Future)

(A) Yes, it's tonight.
(B) No, he's departing tomorrow.
(C) I haven't decided yet. (Present Perfect Tense)
3. There are three common distractors in Listening Part 2 (Question and Response)
1. Similar Sounding Word
An incorrect response may use a word that sounds alike, but is not exactly the same as the word
used in the question.
In the example below, the word "boss" sounds similar to the word "bus."
• Do you think the boss will take us out for lunch today?
2. Repeated Words
An incorrect response may repeat a word used in the question or statement but in the wrong
context.
In the example below, responses A and B repeat the word lunch but do not answer the question.
For examples:
• Where did you have lunch?
(A) It was a delicious lunch.
(B) I always have a sandwich for lunch.
(C) At the cafeteria downstairs.
3. Related Words
An incorrect response may use a word associated with something in the question or statement
but in the wrong context.
In the example below, responses B and C use words associated with the word bus— fare and
driver— but are not appropriate responses.

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• Do you take the bus to work?

(A) No. I always drive my car.
(B) The fare is two dollars.
(C) Yes. He was a very good driver.
Activity D
Reading Part 5 Review
1. Sentence Parts
Identify the subject, verb, object, and complement of the following sentences:
1. Mr. Buck donated a painting to the Museum of Natural History.
2. The moon disappeared behind the clouds.
3. Thomas gave his pen to Benji.
4. She visits her parents at least once a month.
5. The key is in the drawer.
2. Parts of Speech
Identify which part of speech the word in bold belongs to.

1. I bought a beautiful dress at the mall.
(A) preposition
(B) adjective
(C) noun

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2. What did she ask you to do?

(A) adverb
(B) preposition
(C) pronoun
3. I left my shoes under the kitchen table.
(A) adjective
(B) preposition
(C) pronoun
4. If we finish our work quickly we can go to the movies.
(A) adverb
(B) conjunction
(C) verb
5. On Saturdays I work from nine to five.
(A) verb
(B) preposition
(C) adverb

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UNIT 7
Questions and Responses
Objective:
• To identify WH-question and Yes/No questions and their usage in sentences
Activity A
Look at the picture and match the questions with the most appropriate answers.
1. Who is the woman in the white coat? a. They are at the dentist's office.
2. What is she doing? b. Because they have toothache
3. Where do you think they are? c. She is a dentist.
4. When do you go see this woman? d. When your teeth trouble you.
5. Why do people go to the dentist? e. She is checking the girl's teeth.
Activity B
Fill in the blanks with the correct question words.
1. __________ did Ms. Sarah go? To Singapore
2. __________ does the new cellphone cost? It’s Rp.5,000,000.
3. __________ is that young girl? She is my little sister.
4. __________ is the party? This Saturday
5. __________ do you go to campus? By bus

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Activity C
WH-Questions
Question
Information Requested Example Sample Responses
Words
asking for information What is your name? Nabila

what
about something What did they buy? A new cellphone
when asking about time When did he leave? Last night
asking in or at what place

where Where do they live? They live in Tangerang.
or position
Which color do you

which asking about choice I want the blue one.
want?
asking what or which

who Who opened the door? I did.
person or people (subject)
asking what or which

whom Whom did you see? My sister
person or people (object)
whose asking about ownership Whose are these keys? They are Ms. Park’s.
asking for reason, asking

why Why was he late? His car broke down.
what...for
asking about manner or How do you get to

how By bus usually
method school?
How far is school from

how far distance About two km.
your house?
how long length (time or space) How long will it take? 25 minutes.
How many cars are

how many quantity (countable) Only four
there?
How much money do

how much quantity (uncountable) Rp. 1,000,000, -
you have?
how old age How old are you? I’m 19 years old.
TIP 1
Identify any questions you hear. When you correctly identify the question word, you will know what
type of information to listen for when you hear the possible responses.
TIP 2
Listen for the correct type of information. Be sure to listen for the type of information that the
question asks for. If you hear When, listen for time, if you hear Where, listen for a place, and so on.

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Activity D
Yes or No Questions
Yes-no questions begin with auxiliary verbs, such as is/are, was/were, do/does, did, have/has, or
will. They might also begin with negative forms of auxiliaries, such as wasn’t, didn’t, or won’t.
TIP 3
The correct response usually begins with yes or no, but watch out! Sometimes the response will be a
direct answer to the question, without yes or no.
Yes- No Questions Possible Responses Auxiliary Verbs
Is this your desk? Yes. I like working by the window. Is/Are

No. Mine’s over there.
Are you going out for lunch? Yes, I think so
Not today
Weren’t you out of town last Yes. I got back yesterday. Was/Were
week?
No. I was in the office all week.
Was that your new assistant?
Yes. He started last week.
No. That’s my boss.
Do you work here? I’m the manager. Do/Does

No. I’m a client.
Doesn’t your wife work here, too? Yes, she’s in the Legal Department.
She used to, but she got another job.
Did you sign the document? Yes, and then I put it on your desk. Did
I’ll sign it right now
Didn’t you hear the news? Yes. It was terrible, wasn’t it?
No. What happened?
Have you finished the report? I finished it last night. Have/Has

Not yet, but I’ll finish it soon.
Hasn’t John left for vacation yet? He left last night.
He’s leaving tomorrow.
Will you be at the staff meeting I plan to be. Will

tomorrow?
No, I have another commitment.
Won’t you be at the concert
I’ll be sitting in the front row.
tonight?
I wasn’t able to get a ticket

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Activity E
Read the following sentences. Make questions about the words in bold.
1. My best friend lives in Bekasi.
________________________________________________________________________________
2. She likes watching Korean drama.
________________________________________________________________________________
3. We have to wait for 30 minutes.
________________________________________________________________________________
4. Mr. Ahmad is presenting his proposal to the directors.
________________________________________________________________________________
5. My father is 48 years old.
________________________________________________________________________________
6. I go to bed early because I have to go to the airport in the morning.
________________________________________________________________________________
7. There are 20 students in my English class.
________________________________________________________________________________
8. The movie is interesting.
________________________________________________________________________________
9. That is my book.
________________________________________________________________________________
10. I like the red one.
________________________________________________________________________________
Activity F
Listen to each question. Underline the question word(s) that you hear.
1. Where What When
2. Which Whose Who
3. How many How often How much
4. Where Why How
5. What When Who
Activity G
Read the possible responses then listen to the questions. Choose the correct response. There are two
extra responses.

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Question 1 _____ a. My boss did

b. Just once a month
Question 2 _____
c. It’s Jim’s
Question 3 _____ d. I prefer this one.
e. There’s a cafeteria downstairs.
Question 4 _____
f. Usually in August
Question 5 _____ g. There are about 10 of them.
Activity H
Read the possible responses then listen to the questions and choose the correct responses. There are
two extra responses.
Question 1 _____ a. Of course. I’ll put them on your desk.
b. He knows how to do it.
Question 2 _____ c. At 07:30, I think.
Question 3 _____ d. Yes, there’s one across the street.
e. Not yet. It leaves at 5.15.
Question 4 _____ f. Yes. He’s in his office.
Question 5 _____ g. No, she can’t tell.
Activity I
Let’s Practice!
Listen to the question or statement and the three possible responses. Choose the best response.
A B C A B C
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

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Activity J
Mini Test
Listen to the question or statement and the three possible responses. Choose the best response.
A B C A B C A B C A B C
11. 16. 21. 25.
12. 17. 22. 27.
13. 18. 23. 28.
14. 19. 24. 29.
15. 20. 25. 30.
A B C A B C
31. 36.
32. 37.
33. 38.
34. 39.
35. 40.

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UNIT 8
TOEIC Listening Part 3: Short
Conversations
Objectives:
• To identify time
• To identify people
Activity A
Read the time phrases. Match each phrase to the correct paraphrase.
1. noon _____ a. next week
2. half past one _____ b. last week
3. a quarter to two _____ c. 1:45
4. the following Monday _____ d. 1:30
5. the Friday before _____ e. 12:00
Activity B
Read and choose the key words of questions 1 and 2 . Then listen to the audio as you write along in
the script. Cross out the times in the script that do not relate to the subject of the question. Then
answer the question.
1. What time will the meeting occur?
(A) 4:00
(B) 5:00
(C) 6:00
(D) 6:30
2. When will the speakers meet?

(A) Today
(B) Monday
(C) Wednesday
(D) Friday

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Dialog 1
Man : ____________________________________________________________
Woman : ____________________________________________________________
Man : ____________________________________________________________
Woman : ____________________________________________________________
Dialog 2
Woman : ____________________________________________________________
Man : ____________________________________________________________
Woman : ____________________________________________________________
Man : ____________________________________________________________
Activity C
Identifying Time and People
On the new TOEIC test, one of the three questions for a conversation may ask about time. Look at
the sample questions below and the key words.
Let’s practice!
Read each question and identify the key words. While listening to the audio quickly answer the
questions. Do NOT read the script yet.
1. What time will the meeting Man : So is the meeting for 6:00 still on?
occur? Woman : No. Mary has dinner plans at 6:30.
(A) 4:00 And Tim has an appointment with his
(B) 5:00 doctor at 5:00.
(C) 6:00 Man : OK. Can everyone make it if we have
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2. When will the speakers Woman : Yes. We moved it to 4:00.

meet? Woman : Michael, I’m so sorry, but I’ll have to
(A) Today cancel our meeting today.
(B) Monday Man : Oh, that’s no problem. Should we
(C) Wednesday reschedule for tomorrow?
(D) Friday Woman : Actually, I think next Wednesday is
best. We just had a major deadline
moved up to this Friday.
Man : I understand. I’ll call you on Monday
to set up a time.
Let’s check your answers of Activity A.

1. noon _____ a. next week
2. half past one _____ b. last week
3. a quarter to two _____ c. 1:45
4. the following Monday _____ d. 1:30
5. the Friday before _____ e. 12:00
Read each question and circle the key words. Do NOT read the script yet. After reading the script
quickly answer the questions. Read the script to check your answers.
Dialog 1
1. When is Jeff coming to visit?
(A) Today.
(B) Tomorrow.
(C) Tuesday.
(D) Wednesday.

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SPEAKER A: You're expecting Jeff Tuesday morning, right?

SPEAKER B: No, he won't be here tomorrow. Not until the day after.
SPEAKER A: At least he'll be here for Wednesday night's reception.
Dialog 2
2. How often does the magazine come out?
(A) Every day.
(B) Once a week.
(C) Once every other week.
(D) Once a month.
SPEAKER A: Is this a daily or a weekly newsletter?
SPEAKER B: Neither. It's a monthly.
SPEAKER A: Once every four weeks. That's enough time to read it.
Identifying People
One of the three questions for a conversation may ask about people and their occupations. You
must sometimes find out which person or group will do a task, caused an event, or is talked about in
a conversation.
Sample questions of people and occupations:

• Who will call the supplier?
• Who suggested the budget change?
• Who are the speakers?
• What is his job?
Example 1
SPEAKER A: I've made your hotel reservations and reconfirmed your flights.
SPEAKER B: What about transfers from the airport to the hotel?
SPEAKER A: I can get you a car and driver, or you could take a taxi.
1. What is the first speaker's occupation?

(A) A chauffer
(B) A hotel clerk
(C) A flight attendant
(D) A travel agent
Example 2
SPEAKER A: Laura, can you help me figure out how many chairs we need for the seminar?
SPEAKER B: You should direct all your questions to John. He's the one in charge of this event.
SPEAKER A: Sorry. I just thought since you're the office manager, you would know.
2. Who is responsible for organizing the event?

(A) Laura
(B) The director
(C) John
(D) The office manager

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Activity D
Identifying Time
Listen to the conversation and then choose the statement that best answers the questions.
1. When did the package arrive? 2. How long ago did the speakers visit Paris?
(A) This morning (A) A month ago
(B) Two days ago (B) Two months ago
(C) Last Tuesday (C) A year ago
(D) On Friday (D) Eight years ago
3. When will Mark start his new job? 4. How often does the woman travel to Tokyo?
(A) This afternoon (A) Once a month
(B) On Monday (B) Four times a month
(C) In eight days (C) Once a year.
(D) In two weeks (D) Four times a year
5. How soon will the contract be ready? 6. How long ago did the man buy the
(A) By morning telephone?
(B) By this afternoon (A) A week ago
(C) In three days (B) Three weeks ago
(D) In nine days (C) A year ago
(D) Five years ago
7. When will the conference take place? 8. How often does Tim order office supplies?
(A) This afternoon (A) Every two days
(B) Tomorrow (B) Once a week
(C) On Friday (C) Every ten days
(D) Next month (D) Once a month
9. How soon will the car be ready? 10. How long has the woman been waiting?
(A) This afternoon (A) Ten minutes
(B) Tomorrow (B) Fifteen minutes
(C) The day after tomorrow (C) Thirty minute
(D) On Friday (D) Forty minutes.

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Activity E
Identifying People
Listen to the conversation and then choose the statement that best answers the question.
1. Who received a promotion? 2. What is Ms. Fujita's job?

(A) Only Pat (A) She's the director
(B) Only Sam (B) She's the accountant
(C) Both Sam and Jim (C) She's the director's assistant
(D) Sam, Jim, and Pat (D) She's the accountant's assistant
3. Who is the man talking to? 4. Who left the telephone message?
(A) A waitress (A) An accountant
(B) A grocery store clerk (B) A painter
(C) A friend (C) A telephone operator
(D) A specialist (D) An office manager
5. Whose office is at the end of the hall? 6. What is the new accountant's name?
(A) Cindy's boss' office (A) Bill
(B) Cindy's office (B) Bob
(C) John's boss' office (C) Mr. Wilson
(D) John's office (D) Mrs. Ortega
7. What is Frank's profession? 8. Who is in the hospital?

(A) He's a lawyer (A) Marsha
(B) He's an economist (B) Jim
(C) He's a student (C) Linda
(D) He's a professor (D) Jim's wife
9. Whose car is parked by the front door? 10. What is the woman's job?
(A) Martin's car (A) She's a bank teller
(B) Sandy's car (B) She's a police officer
(C) The secretary's car (C) She's a bus driver
(D) The director's car (D) She's a mail carrier

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Activity F
Mini Test
DIRECTIONS: Listen to the conversations. You will answer three questions about each conversation.
Choose the best answer to each question. Listen again and see if you can recognize how a choice tries
to confuse you.
1. How long have the speakers been waiting? 2. What are they buying?
(A) Two minutes (A) Shirts
(B) Fifteen minutes (B) Skirt
(C) Fifty minutes (C) Shorts.
(D) Sixty minutes (D) Wallets
3. What will they use to pay for their 4. According to the man, where will the
purchases? speakers spend their vacation?
(A) Money order (A) At a friend's house
(B) Credit card (B) At a beach
(C) Check (C) At a lake
(D) Cash (D) At a club
5. What does the man want to do during his 6. How will they get there?
vacation? (A) By car
(A) Visit a club (B) By bus
(B) Go fishing (C) By train
(C) Swim (D) By plane
(D) Rest
7. Why did Tina miss the meeting? 8. What does the woman want to discuss with
(A) She was sick. Tina
(B) She arrived too late. (A) A news report
(C) She had an accident. (B) A budget report
(D) Her car wouldn't start. (C) A traffic report
(D) A weather report
9. What time does the woman want to see Tina 10. Where is the woman's new job?
(A) 2:00 (A) At a pool
(B) 7:00 (B) At a school
(C) 8:00 (C) At an office
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11. How does the woman feel about her new 12. How often does the woman get a paycheck?
job? (A) Once a week
(A) She likes it. (B) Once a month
(B) She's bored. (C) Every two weeks
(C) She feels terrible. (D) Every two months
(D) She's uncomfortable.
13. What color is the jacket? 14. Why is the man returning it to the store?
(A) White (A) The woman dislikes it.
(B) Green (B) It doesn't look good.
(C) Blue (C) It doesn't fit right.
(D) Red (D) It lost a button.
15. How much did the man pay for it?

(A) $70
(B) $30
(C) $317
(D) $370

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UNIT 9
Incomplete Sentences
Objective:
• To identify and understand Simple Past Tense and Present Perfect Tense
Activity A
Explain the differences between the two pictures and sentences.
Activity B
Read the sentences below and change the verbs in brackets into the correct form.
1. My brother _______________ (play) soccer since he was a child – He’s pretty good!
2. He _______________ (play) soccer at school but he didn't like it.
3. We _______________ (finish) this room last week.
4. I _______________ (finish) my exams finally - I'm so happy!

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Activity C
Simple Past Tense Present Perfect Tense
1. Often used with expressions referring to a Refer to an action has just / already / not yet
certain time or period in the past happened.
Example: I called Mary 2 minutes ago. Example: I have just called Mary.
2. Express certain event in the past express situations or actions that began in
the past and still continue until now
Example: He went to Canada last summer.
Examples: She has been ill for two weeks.
How long have you had this car?
3. Emphasis on completed action in the past Focus on the present result of a past action
or recent event.
Example: I bought a new bike. (just telling
what I did in the past.) Example: I have bought a new bike. (With this
sentence I actually want to express that I
have a new bike now.)
4. Often used with time expressions like: Often used with time expressions like: just,
yesterday, ... ago, in 1990, the other day, already, up to now, until now, ever, never,
last ... (not) yet, so far, how long, for, since, recently
1. Read the sentences below and change the verbs in brackets into the correct form.
1. Last night I _______________ (lose) my keys - I had to call my flat mate to let me in.
2. I _______________ (lose) my keys - can you help me look for them?
3. They _______________ (visit) Paris three times.
4. They _______________ (visit) Paris last year.
5. I _______________ (know) my great grandmother for a few years - she died when I was
eight.
6. I _______________ (know) Julie for three years - we still meet once a month.
2. Choose the correct answer.

1. We (saw/have seen) Julia last night.
2. He (watched/has watched) that film last year.
3. The children (broke/have broken) a window in the school last week.
4. I (know/have known) about the problem for months, but I (did not find/haven’t found) a
solution yet.
5. She (arrived/has arrived) at 10PM last night.

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3. Fill in the blanks with either the present perfect or simple past form of the verb in brackets. Use the
time phrases to help you.
1. I _______________ (arrive) in Toronto last week.
2. I _______________ (know) my English teacher for 3 months.
3. She _______________ (no, eat) Japanese food since she was a child.
4. We _______________ (go) to the cinema last night.
5. Dani _______________ (watch) Titanic 4 times.
Activity D
Fill in the blanks with either the present perfect or simple past form of the verb in brackets. Use the
time phrases to help you.
1. Hasyim _______________ (be) late for school today.
2. Syafira _______________ (live) in New York for 3 years. She loves living there!
3. The dogs _______________ (sleep) in the house last night.
4. My brother _______________ (take) guitar lessons when he was young.
5. She _______________ (no, dance) the Tango in her life.
Activity E
Fill in the blanks with the correct verbs below. Change the verbs into the correct tense (simple present
or present perfect tense)
come find win prepare buy
1. Sarah _______________ the competition last year.
2. We _______________ dinner for all the guests.
3. Andi _______________ your ring in the garden yesterday.
4. He _______________ home.
5. They _______________ their cars two years ago.
Activity F
Correct the verb in each sentence.
1. Tony goes to Ali’s house last night.
2. Jack and Joel has been to Bali twice so far.
3. I readed an interesting book when I was on vacation.
4. Tim come to this country after he finished high school.
5. Up to now, we had had five tests.
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7. Why was Anna quit her job?
8. Have you take Chemistry 101 ?
9. They weren’t join the program because their parent was sick.
10. The workers has worked for hours without breaks!
Activity G
Choose the correct options.
1. The employees __________ about the 2. The software developers __________
closure before the announcement was made investigated the latest problem.
public. (A) are just
(A) know (B) still
(B) known (C) have yet
(C) knew (D) have already
(D) have known
3. Have you __________ presented a proposal 4. The client _______________ while he was
to the chairperson? out.
(A) once (A) called
(B) been (B) telephone
(C) ever (C) phone
(D) already (D) ring
5. The human resources manager hasn't arrived

______, so please have a seat.
(A) already
(B) still
(C) soon
(D) yet
Activity H
Let’s Practice!
Choose the correct options.
1. He ____________ a new job two weeks 2. It’s the best movie ___________________.
ago. (A) I have ever seen
(A) has found (B) I never see
(B) was found (C) I didn’t see
(C) found (D) have you seen
(D) founded
3. I don’t think that she ____________ to 4. He ______________ his application yet.

Europe. (A) sent
(A) were (B) has been sending
(B) has ever been (C) hasn’t sent
(C) wasn’t here (D) were sending
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5. How long ____________ your girlfriend? 6. When _______________ dinner yesterday

(A) has been known evening?
(B) do you know (A) they were having
(C) have you known (B) they had
(D) you knew (C) did they have?
(D) have they had
7. So far, the company _____________ 3,000 8. Sam was driving back home when his car
units. ______________.
(A) has sold (A) broken
(B) was selling (B) broke down
(C) didn’t sell (C) has broken
(D) sold (D) braked down
9. Who ______________ at the party? 10. _____________ has she worked for that
(A) meet German company?
(B) are you meeting (A) How long
(C) you met (B) Since
(D) did you meet (C) When
(D) How long ago
11. How many dogs and cats ___________? 12. Why do I always ___________ the same
(A) do you have mistakes?
(B) will you (A) make
(C) are you having (B) speak
(D) you have (C) do
(D) take
13. His friends ____________him to be very 14. Did you _____________ to your parents
careful. yesterday?
(A) advised (A) tell
(B) suggested (B) phone
(C) explained (C) talk
(D) said (D) call
15. Does she ___________ work on Sundays? 16. We ___________ this car since last
(A) once a week summer.
(B) every week (A) have had
(C) always (B) are having
(D) as well (C) had
(D) have
17. I ___________ to Austria two weeks ago. 18. Some people ____________ using public
(A) have gone transport to go to work.
(B) went (A) like to
(C) have been (B) they like
(D) go (C) like
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19. ____________ that it will probably rain 20. Her test scores are much better this year.
during the night. She has ____________ a lot of progress.
(A) Thinks (A) made
(B) I am thinking (B) been
(C) Thinking (C) done
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UNIT 10
Incomplete Text
Objectives :
• To identify parts of speech
• To use suffixes to identify parts of speech.
Activity A
Identifying Missing Parts of Speech
Identify what word (noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, or preposition) is missing in each
sentence below.
preposition verb pronoun noun adverb adjective
1. We ordered __________ last week.

2. Mathematics is not __________ for my brother.
3. My smart sister can do math __________ .
4. I __________ too many e-mails. I can't read them all.
5. My mother told __________ to clean my room yesterday.
6. The government want to send a team of consultants to work __________ the project.
Activity B
Now complete the missing parts in Act A with the appropriate word in the box .
easily some pizzas easy me get in
1. We ordered __________ last week.

2. Mathematics is not __________ for my brother.
3. My smart sister can do math __________ .
4. I __________ too many e-mails. I can't read them all.
5. My mother told __________ to clean my room yesterday.
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Activity C
Adjective or Adverb?
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. Tom is (slowly/slow). He works (slowly/slow).
2. Sue is a (careful/carefully) girl. She climbed up the ladder (careful/carefully).
3. The dog is (angrily/angry). It barks (angrily angry).
4. He acted (excellent/excellently). He's an (excellent/excellently) actor.
5. They learn English (easily/easy). They think English is an (easily/easy) language.
6. Max is a (good/well) singer. He sings (good/well).
7. It's (awfully/awful) cold today. The cold wind is (awfully/awful).
8. The little boy looked sadly/sad). I went over to comfort him and he looked at me (sadly/sad).
Activity D
Parts of Speech
In some questions in Part 6, the answer choices are different parts of speech that come from the
same root word. The choices can be nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs, e.g:
(A) repetition (noun)
(B) repeat ( verb, noun)
(C) repetitive ( adjective)
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Using suffixes to identify Parts of Speech

Suffixes are groups of letters at the end of a word that can change the word part of speech and
sometimes the meaning. Being familiar with common English suffixes can help you guess the word’s
part of speech and meaning even if you have never seen the word before.
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1. There has been a large (improve/improvement) in sales.
2. This sushi is really (taste/tasty).
3. I must (emphasis/emphasize) that the budget for this project is very small.
4. You’re very (kind/kindness). I really appreciate it.
5. Our staff are (fame/ famous) for their excellent service.
6. Everything on our menu is made from 100 percent (nature/natural) ingredients.
7. There will be time for questions and answers at the (end/endless) of the presentation.
8. Look at this invoice. I didn’t think it would be so (expense/expensive).
Activity E
Complete the sentences using correct word form.
1. Mr. Sato works very long hours, but he doesn’t work (efficiency/efficiently/efficient).
2. To reduce our costs, we have to increase the (efficiency/efficiently/efficient) of our factory.
3. This is the most energy-(efficiency/efficiently/efficient) home you can buy. You will save a lot
of money on heating.
4. We have to reduce our (reliance/reliable/reliability) on foreign oil. If supplies are stopped,
the economy will be affected.
5. My car is old, but it’s very (reliance/reliable/reliability). Even on the the coldest winter days,
it always starts.
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7. Supermarkets are popular because they are (convenient/conveniently/convenience).

8. My office is (convenient/conveniently/convenience) located just 10 minutes’ walk from the
nearest station.
9. People like Internet TV because of its (convenient/conveniently/convenience). You can
watch your favorite shows anytime you want.
10. I spoke to your previous boss and she gave you a very good (recommend/recommended/
recommendation).
11. Which would you (recommend/recommended/recommendation)? The chicken or the fish?
12. Swimming is one of the most highly (recommend/recommended/recommendation)
exercises for getting fit and healthy.
Activity F
Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
efficient artificially warranty product previous
income fail reliable shipment supplier
1. My cell phone broke, but it was under _______________ , so I got a new one from the store.
2. I’m going to study hard because I don’t want to _______________ the test on Monday.
3. My current job is more interesting than my _______________ job.
4. The local buses are quick and always on time – they’re _______________ and
_______________.
5. A good _______________ is important for most people who work.
6. We expected a _______________ of 4,000 catalogs, but our _______________ only sent
3,000.
7. Prices in tourist areas are often _______________ high compared to prices in other areas.
8. Our most popular _______________ is the picnic table and chairs. We sell 100 every week.
Activity G
Let’s Practice!
Read the passage first. Then look at the blanks. What words are missing?
For Rent: (A) convene
Small office (300 square feet) in a downtown building that is (1) __________ (B) convenient
located close to bus and subway lines. (C) convenience
(D) conveniently
Parking is also available. The office is on the second floor of a four-story (A) move
building and has new paint and carpets. It is ready for a new tenant to (2) (B) moved
__________ in on the first of next month. (C) mover
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Call Mr. Greene at 593-555-2911 for an appointment to see this office. Do (A) large
you need more space? We also have several (3) __________ (B) largely
offices available. Call for more information. (C) enlarge
(D) as large as
Read the passage and look at the blanks. What types of words are missing?
To : s_wylie@inkinc.com
From : m_wilson@inkinc.com
Date : June 10
Subject: Seoul visitors
Seymour,
Mr. Cho and Ms. Kim will be arriving from the Seoul office tomorrow (A) direct
afternoon. Their flight gets in at 1:30. Would you please pick them up at the (B) direction
airport? As soon as they arrive, they will need to come (1) ______________ (C) directed
to the office for a 2:00 meeting, so please bring them here. While they are in (D) directly
the meeting, you can drop off their luggage at their hotel.
(A) probe
They will (2) _______________ want to rest before dinner, so you can take (B) probable
them back to the hotel after (C) probably
(D) probability
The meeting. I have invited them to dinner on their first night here, so please (A) reserve
make dinner (3) _______________ for us. Most of the restaurants in this (B) reserved
neighborhood serve great food, so please choose any one. Please make the (C) reservation
reservation for 8:00. Thank you for your help.
(D) reserving
Marcia
Read the letter below and fill in the blanks with correct words.
Louise Howland
Milford Enterprises
73 Oxford Street
Lyme, WA 20720
Dear Ms. Howland:

I am interested in applying for a job as an accountant at your company. I understand that you

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have several entry-level positions open in your Accounting Department.

I recently 1. (A) graduate from the university with a degree in accounting. While I was still
(B) graduated
(C) graduation
(D) gradually
a student, I worked for two years as an assistant at Smith and Jones, Inc. 2. (A) We was a
(B) They
(C) You
(D) It
very interesting place to work, and I learned a lot while I was there. I am enclosing my resume and
two letters of reference. I look forward to hearing 3. (A) with you.
(B) to
(C) from
(D) for
Sincerely,
Robert Carlson
Activity H
Mini Test
Directions: Read the passages. Choose the best answers to complete the sentences.
Questions 1-3 refer to the following notice.
Notice to All Building Users

This is to inform you that repairs will be made to all the elevators in the building starting next
week. The north elevators will be out of 1. (A) operate from midnight Monday until
(B) operation
(C) operator
(D) operable
midnight Tuesday. In order to 2. (A) avoid crowding the other elevators, we ask you to
(B) avoidable
(C) avoidably
(D) avoidance
use the stairs whenever possible during that time. Work on the south elevators will begin at a
later date to be determined. Thank you for your understanding.
We regret any 3. (A) inconvenient this may cause.
(B) inconveniently
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Questions 4-6 refer to the following letter.
Dear Customer,
We at Stateside Bank are excited about some new services we will be offering preferred
customers such as you. As a small business owner, you may have wondered where to turn for
financial 4. (A) advice . Now Stateside Bank is here to offer you the support you need to
(B) advise
(C) advisor
(D) advisable
keep your business in good financial health. When our new Small Business Section opens next
month, we will have 5. (A) experience counselors available to help you make decisions
(B) experienced
(C) experiencing
(D) expertise
about investments and loans. We can help you develop a sound business plan, and we can show
you how to invest your money to ensure the success of your business. Statistics tell us that the
majority of small businesses fail within the first five years. 6. (A) Yours doesn’t have to be
(B) Mine
(C) Theirs
(D) Ours
one of them. Call Stateside Bank today to find out how we can help you stay successful.
Sincerely,
Roger Moorehead
Small Business Manager
Questions 7-9 refer to the following memo.
To: All staff

From: Mark Spyri
Re: Staff meeting
This is to remind you that the monthly staff meeting will take place next Friday afternoon from
1:00-3:00 in the conference room. Attendance at this meeting is 7. (A) mandate
(B) mandator
(C) mandatory
(D) mandatorily
If there is an urgent reason why you cannot attend, I need to know about it ahead of time, so

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please discuss it with me after the meeting. The meeting agenda includes a discussion of certain
8. (A) personnel procedures, so you should bring your copy of the employee manual with
(B) personal
(C) personally
(D) personalit
you. A 9. (A) completely agenda will be made available on the day of the meeting.
(B) complete
(C) completeness
(D) completion
Thank you.
Questions 10-12 refer to the following ad.
Parkside Hotel
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, the Parkside Hotel offers you all the
10. (A) comfortable of home, from clean and cozy rooms to delicious meals in our cafe and
(B) comfortably
(C) comforts
(D) comforting
restaurant, and warm and friendly service from our professionally trained staff. Our convenient
downtown location makes it easy to 11. (A) accessible public transportation, museums,
(B) accessibility
(C) accessed
(D) access
restaurants, theaters, and the new City Convention Center. Call or e-mail us today to reserve a
room at the Parkside Hotel. You won’t regret 12. (A) it !
(B) us
(C) them
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Unit 11
Reading Comprehension
Objectives:
• To read for main ideas

• To read for details
• To read for vocabulary
Activity A
Read the following advertisement and answer the questions that follow.
Text 1
1. What is being advertised? 2. What kind of job is offered?

(A) A product on sale (A) Director of a computer company
(B) A college degree (B) Write a cover letter
(C) A job vacancy (C) Computer programmer
(D) A computer software (D) College professor
3. What is a requirement for this job? 4. What does an applicant do to get the job?
(A) A college degree (A) Call the director
(B) Less than two years’ experience (B) Write a cover letter
(C) Telephone skills (C) Send an email
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Text 2
5. What is the advertisement about? 6. What kind of computer paper is on sale?

(A) Products on sale (A) White
(B) A supply store (B) All colors
(C) A book store (C) Pink, purple, and gold
(D) An office on sale (D) Red, blue, and black
7. How can you get a free notebook? 8. When is the sale?

(A) Pay one dollar (A) All weekend
(B) Spend $25 on computer paper (B) On Sunday only
(C) Buy colored envelopes (C) All week
(D) Buy five notebooks (D) On Saturday only
To check how well you did Activity A, answer the following questions.
1. How much time did you take to finish reading text 1 and answer questions 1, 2, 3 and 4? _______
2. How much time did you take to finish reading text 2 and answer questions 5, 6, 7 and 8? _______
3. In texts 1 and 2, which questions ask about main ideas? __________________________________
(Consult the lessons in the previous semesters about reading for main ideas if needed.)
4. What are the rests of the questions asking about? ______________________________________
Notes: if you want to get good scores in this part of the test, you should finish less than 10 minutes
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Activity B
Reading for Main Ideas, Details and Vocabulary

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Activity C
Read the text and choose the correct option. Apply the reading skills that you have learnt. Spend no
more than one minute on each question.
1. What is this ad for? 2. What is one thing you cannot do at Sea

(A) An airline Island Resort?
(B) A travel agency (A) Swim
(C) A vacation place (B) Play tennis
(D) A sports club (C) Eat
(D) Play golf
3. The word "private" in line 5 is closest in 4. How can you make reservations for Sea
meaning to Island Resort?
(A) not public (A) Call a travel agent
(B) large (B) Write a letter to the resort owner
(C) sandy (C) Call the airport
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5. Why did Joan Rogers write this letter? 6. When did she write the letter?
(A) To offer Ms. Harper a job (A) On April 5
(B) To sell products to Ms. Harper (B) On April 15
(C) To reply to Ms. Harper's letter (C) On June 7
(D) To explain the work of Market Products (D) On June 17
7. What type of correspondence is this? 8. What is the reason for this correspondence
(A) A cover letter (A) There is a job opening at Digicam.
(B) An e-mail (B) Some photos are ready.
(C) A memo (C) The client forgot to pay.
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9. What should customers who do not like their

photos do
(A) Call Cherry Mall
(B) Return their photos
(C) Ask for a refund
(D) Call Digicam
10. Where will Brianna Herbert be next week? 11. Who is Sherry Noyes?
(A) In the office (A) An accountant
(B) At a conference (B) The writer of the memo
(C) On vacation (C) The owner of the XYZ Company
(D) At the XYZ Company (D) Brianna Herbert's assistant
12. The word "contact" in line 8 is closest in

meaning to
(A) work with
(B) call
(C) touch
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13. What will happen on October 25? 14. How many stores will Maple Plaza have?
(A) A movie theater will open. (A) 8
(B) McGruder's will have a sale. (B) 26
(C) There will be a party. (C) 31
(D) A new mall will open. (D) 34
15. How long is the trip on the express train? 16. How many regular trains will there be a
(A) Two hours day?
(B) Three hours (A) Two
(C) Four hours (B) Three
(D) Five hours (C) Four
(D) Five
17. Why would people prefer the regular 18. The word "service" in line 1is closest in
trains? meaning to
(A) The seats are larger. (A) commuting
(B) The tickets are less expensive. (B) setting up
(C) The food tastes better. (C) operation
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Activity D
Read the text and choose the correct option. Apply the reading skills that you have learnt. Spend no
more than one minute on each question.
1. Why did Charles Chung write this letter? 2. What did Charles Chung do for five years?
(A) He wants a job. (A) He studied computers.
(B) He wants to buy a computer. (B) He worked for Ms. Greene.
(C) He wants to take a trip. (C) He traveled around the world.
(D) He wants help writing his resume. (D) He worked as a travel agent.
3. What does the word “hear” in line 4 closest

in meaning to
(A) listen
(B) get a reply
(C) wait
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4. What should owners of a Vega heater do 5. Where can users find the information they
first? need?
(A) Wait for more information. (A) On the box
(B) Call their Vega store. (B) At their local Vega store
(C) Check the serial number on their (C) On the safety information leaflet
heater. (D) On the back of the heater
(D) Get a replacement heater.
6. The word ‘defect’ in paragraph 1, line 2 is

closest in meaning to
(A) feature
(B) fault
(C) service
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7. What is the purpose of this announcement? 8. What does the writer announce about the
(A) To thank customers and announce a business?
special offer. (A) It will be moving to Italy.
(B) To explain why the shop will close for a (B) It will have a special offer in November.
week. (C) It will close due to retirement.
(C) To introduce Angelo Romero. (D) It will not be making appointments
(D) To offer cheap hair-care products for
the month of October.
9. Which of the following is NOT included in the

special offer?
(A) Free haircuts
(B) Cheaper hair-care products
(C) Haircutting at a discount
(D) 1980s prices for styling
10. What time does the last bus for London 11. Which city has the most frequent bus
leave on Saturday? service?
(A) 10:00 A.M (A) London
(B) 12:00 P.M (B) Bristol
(C) 2:00 P.M (C) Liverpool
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12. Which of the following is NOT true about

the bus service to Edinburgh?
(A) It runs seven days a week.
(B) A seat reservation is required.
(C) Children can travel alone.
(D) The bus travels at night.
13. How much did Peter weigh in May? 14. How much did Peter weigh at the end of the
(A) 98 kg year?
(B) 95 kg (A) 110 kg
(C) 93 kg (B) 40 kg
(D) 90 kg (C) 60 kg
(D) 75 kg
15. How often did Peter go swimming? 16. Where did Peter gain weight?
(A) Twice a week (A) At the gym
(B) January (B) In May
(C) For two months (C) In Mexico
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17. Who wrote the advertisement? 18. Why do they need a teacher?
(A) The husband (A) They are moving to another country
(B) The wife (B) They are taking a trip to Hong Kong.
(C) The children (C) They are Chinese.
(D) The teacher (D) They have two children.
19. How much do they want to pay per week? 20. What did Lily Wong do before she moved to
(A) $ 20 New Zealand?
(B) $ 30 (A) She was a student.
(C) $ 40 (B) She was a teacher
(D) $ 60 (C) She was free every evening.
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UNIT 12
TOEIC Listening Part 4: Talks
Objective:
• To identify the main idea and details from a talk
Activity A
Listen to the following talk and complete the sentences with the words from the box.
attendants trip four arriving view flight

approach entertainment movie welcome beverage relax
Good morning and (1) _______________ to Flight 83 to Los Angeles. Our (2) _______________ today
should take just under (3) _______________ hours, and we’ll be (4) _______________ at Los Angeles
International Airport at eleven o’ clock local time. We have clear skies today and should be able to
have a good (5) _______________ of the Rocky Mountains. I’ll point them out, as well as other sights
of interest, as we (6) _______________ them. For your (7) _______________, we’ll be showing an in-
flight (8) _______________ in about an hour. In a minute, the flight (9) ____________ will begin the
(10) _______________ service, so sit back, relax, and enjoy your trip.
Activity B
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1. Where is the speaker? 2. How long will the trip take?

(A) In Los Angeles (A) Three hours
(B) On an airplane (B) A little less than four hours
(C) At the airport (C) A little more than four hours
(D) At a travel agency (D) Eleven hours
3. What will happen next?

(A) There will be a sightseeing trip.
(B) A movie will be shown.
(C) The plane will be serviced.
(D) Drinks will be served.
Activity C
Main Idea and Detail Questions
1. There are eight types of talks: announcement, speeches, tours, advertisements, reports,
introductions, voicemails, instructions/lectures.
2. Pre-read the questions and answer options before you hear the talk. This will help you decide
what types of information to listen for.
3. There are two questions types in Talks: Topic/main idea questions and Detail questions.
4. Important information about the main idea may be stated at the beginning of the talks. The first
one or two sentences set the context for the talk. Listen carefully to the beginning sentences in a
talk, as they often give clues to the main idea. You can then look for the answer option that
includes this same information.
5. The talk may not use any of the exact words you see in the answer options. Instead, the answer
to a main idea question may contain a synonym of a word used by the speaker. A synonym is a
word or expression that means the same as another word or expression.
6. Detail questions require you to listen carefully for key information in a talk. These questions are
about specific rather than general information. Anything mentioned in a talk can be the basis of a
detail question, including suggestions, instructions, times, quantities, and other items. The answer
information is usually clearly stated in the talk.
7. Possible topics for detail questions:
• Suggestions, advice, instructions, or requests » Reasons or purposes
• Duration, frequency, quantity, or times » Locations
8. Practice taking notes! Detail questions are one of the most common question types for Part 4 of
the TOEIC Test. Practice listening for details and taking notes whenever possible before you take
the test.

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Activity D
Main Idea Questions
Pre-read each question and its two answer options. Then listen to part of a talk as you read along in
the script. Identify one word in the script that is a synonym of a word in one of the answer options.
Then answer the question.
Man: Welcome to Park Place, the city’s largest retailer, where we treat our customers like
royalty.
1. Where would you hear this announcement?
(A) in a store
(B) in a park
Woman: If you’re looking for an inexpensive place for a delicious post-theater dinner, the
Riverview Cafe might well suit your needs.
2. What is this review about?
(A) a play
(B) a restaurant
(C)
Man: Do you need an escape from the stresses of work? Sign up for one of our weeklong
excursions to the beaches of Mexico.
3. Who is this talk for?
(A) vacation planners
(B) shoppers
Activity E
Detail Questions
Listen to parts of talks. For each talk, choose the word you hear.
1. (A) Sunday 2. (A) 50 3. (A) Two days
(B) Monday (B) 60 (B) Tuesday
4. (A) 13 5. (A) Fifth

(B) 20 (B) Sixth

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Activity F
Main Idea and Detail Questions
Pre-read the question and answer options. Then listen to the audio as you read along in the script. In
the script, underline important information given at the start. Circle one or more words in the script
that are synonyms for words in one of the answer options. Then answer the question.
Woman: The annual City Festival of Music will take place next weekend at the
National Theater. The doors open on Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m., and
there will be musical performances by local and national orchestras and
bands all day until eight in the evening. This one-day-only event is a
unique opportunity to hear performances by some of the country’s top
musicians. Don’t miss it. Tickets are on sale at the National Theater box
office. Order your ticket today.
1. What is this announcement about?

(A) A school party
(B) A musical
(C) A day of concerts
Man: For all passengers traveling on the 10:14 train to Cambridge, the train has been
delayed 15 minutes due to engine problems. Repeat, the 10:14 train to
Cambridge has been delayed 15 minutes and will now be departing at 10:29
a.m. Please adjust your travel plans accordingly.
2. How late is the train?

(A) 10 minutes
(B) 14 minutes
(C) 15 minutes
(D) 50 minutes
Activity G
Main Idea Questions
Pre-read the questions and answer options. Then listen to the start of each talk. Choose the topic or
main idea of the talk.
1. Who is this message 2. Where would you hear 3. What problem is the
for? this talk? show about?
(A) Computer technicians (A) At a museum (A) Dream analysis
(B) Telephone operators (B) On a tour bus (B) Job hunting
(C) Electron Company (C) In a paint store (C) Employment policy
staff (D) In an art class (D) Dressing for work
(D) Computer users

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Activity H
Detail Questions
Pre-read the question and answer options. Then listen to the audio and choose the correct answers.
1. What time did the 2. Why did the speaker 3. When will the speaker
speaker call the call? call back?
doctor’s office? (A) To make an (A) This afternoon
(A) 2:00 appointment (B) Wednesday morning
(B) 7:00 (B) To cancel an (C) On Saturday
(C) 7:30 appointment (D) Next week
(D) 11:30 (C) To speak with the
doctor
(D) To arrange a trip
Activity I
Let’s Practice!
Directions: Listen to a talk. Then choose the correct answers to the three questions about that talk.
Fill in the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D). You will hear each talk only once.
1. What time does the bank close on Saturday? 2. How can you find out how much money is in
(A) 5:00 your bank account?
(B) 8:00 (A) Press “1”
(C) 9:00 (B) Press “3”
(D) 12:00 (C) Hold the line
(D) Call back later
3. Who should press “2”? 4. Who is Mr. Peterson?

(A) Customer service representatives (A) A nature photographer
(B) People wanting to borrow money (B) A radio announcer
(C) People wanting to invest money (C) A magazine editor
(D) Owners of small businesses (D) A travel agent
5. What will Mr. Peterson talk about? 6. What will happen in the second half of the
(A) His education show?
(B) His awards (A) A new guest will speak.
(C) His book (B) There will be a news report.
(D) His trip (C) The conversation will begin.
(D) Mr. Peterson will answer questions.
7. What is this talk about? 8. According to the speaker, what should you
(A) Nutrition eat for breakfast?
(B) Exercise (A) Sweets
(C) Office work (B) Fruit
(D) Weight loss (C) Meat
(D) Pastries

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9. What does the speaker advise? 10. What event is this report about?
(A) Avoid the elevator (A) A fire
(B) Eat lunch in the park (B) A traffic jam
(C) Move slowly (C) A car accident
(D) Take the bus (D) A hospital closure
11. What time did it happen? 12. Who talked with a reporter?
(A) 3:00 (A) A doctor
(B) 6:00 (B) A firefighter
(C) 8:00 (C) A truck driver
(D) 10:00 (D) A police officer
13. What has caused the train delay? 14. When will the train leave?
(A) Rain (A) 8:30
(B) Snow (B) 9:00
(C) Repairs (C) Around noon
(D) An accident (D) It is uncertain
15. What are passengers asked to do? 16. Where would you hear these instructions?
(A) Buy tickets (A) In a store
(B) Have breakfast (B) In a hotel
(C) Pay for their meal (C) In a bank
(D) Speak with the crew (D) In a garage
17. What should the customer do first? 18. How can the customer ask for help?
(A) Show a ticket (A) Use the star key
(B) Sign something (B) Insert a card
(C) Set a purchase on the counter (C) Press the beeper
(D) Put a credit card in the machine (D) Turn on a light

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UNIT 13
Review
Activity A
TOEIC Listening Part 2: Questions and Responses
In Part 2 of the TOEIC you will be tested on your ability to respond to a question. It is very important
that you can understand and identify wh-questions or Yes/No Questions. You will listen to three
possible responses. Only one of the responses is correct.
1. How many people are coming to the conference?
(A) There were 70 people there.
(B) I don't think she is coming.
(C) At least 150 people.
Explanation 1:
Choice A has a distractor called a related word. When you hear the words, "how
many" your brain automatically looks for a response with a number in it. This is an
error that the test maker expects you to make. Also, the response is in the past
tense, but the question asks about the future.
Choice B is a distractor called a repeated word. The word "coming" is in the
question but the answer B does not make sense. This is another common error
that the test maker expects you to make.
The correct answer choice is C.
2. Do you think the boss will take us out for lunch today?
Explanation 2:
Choice A contains related words. The test taker wants you to associate "lunch"
with "hamburger and fries". Try not to get tricked this way!
Choice C is a distractor called similar sounds. The word "boss" sounds similar to the
word "bus". This is another common error that you need to watch out for.
The correct answer is B.

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Activity B
TOEIC Listening Part 4: Short Talks
In Part 4 you will listen to a short talk. It might be an announcement, a radio advertisement, or a
telephone recording. You will listen to the talk and read a few questions about it.
Next you will read a few questions with four answer choices:
1. What should the passengers do before exiting the ship?
(A) Welcome the visitors
(B) Check the time
(C) Collect their personal items
(D) Take a picture
2. What does the speaker imply?

(A) The water was rough.
(B) The weather was poor yesterday.
(C) The tour went faster than usual.
(D) There is only one way to exit.
3. What will happen in five minutes?

(A) The ship will arrive at the dock.
(B) The passengers will go shopping.
(C) The passengers will take photos of the ship.
(D) The market will open.
Explanation 1:
Choice A has the word "welcome". This is a repeated word. This choice does not
make sense because the visitors and passengers are the same people.
Choice B distracts you because of the association you automatically make between
time and "five minutes".
Choice D is the wrong choice for two reasons. Firstly, because they are going to
have a picture taken (passive). Secondly, because this will happen after they get off
the ship.
The correct answer is C.
Explanation 2:
Choice A is related to cruising on a ship, but is not mentioned.
Choice C is related to time. The recording mentions that there is "five minutes"
until docking, but there is no indication that the ship is docking early.
Choice D is incorrect because the speaker suggests exiting to the right, implying
that there is also an exit at the left.
The correct answer is B.
Explanation 3:
Choice B will happen, but not in five minutes. The time is confused.
Choice C confuses the passengers getting off the ship and taking photos of the
ship.
Choice D repeats the word "market" but does not answer the question.
The correct answer is A.

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Activity C
TOEIC Reading Part 5: Incomplete Sentences
Part 5 marks the beginning of the reading skills section. In this section you will read a sentence that
has one blank spot. There will be four choices of words or phrases to choose from. You will have to
choose the one that you think completes the sentence. When the sentence is complete it must be
grammatically correct.
For example:
1. The employees __________ about the closure before the announcement was made public.
(A) know
(B) known
(C) knew
(D) have known
Explanation:
Choice A is the present tense form of the verb used for "now" or "everyday". (I know your name.)
Choice B is the passive form of the verb. (He was known by the police.=The police knew him.)
Choice D is the present perfect plural tense used for something in the past that continues in the
present. (They have known her for years.=They still know her now.)
The correct answer is C. The simple past tense is needed.
2. The software developers __________ investigated the latest problem.

(A) are just
(B) still
(C) have yet
(D) have already
The correct answer is D. The present perfect tense is needed.
Activity D
TOEIC Reading Part 7: Reading Comprehension
In Part 7 you will read passages in the form of letters, ads, memos, faxes, schedules, etc. The reading
section has a number of single passages and 4 double passages. You will be asked 2-4 questions
about each single passage, and 5 questions for each double passage. Sometimes you will be asked
for specific details. Other times you will be asked about what the passage implies. In the paired
passages you will also be asked to make connections between the two related texts. On the real test
you will not have time to read every word. You need to practice scanning and reading quickly for
details.

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Example 1: Memo
Memorandum
To: Supervisors
From: Judy Linquiest, Human Resource Manager
Sub: Probation periods
As of January 1st all new employees will be subject to a 3 month probationary period. Medical,
holiday, and flextime benefits will not apply to new staff members until the full 3 months have
expired. After the three months have been completed, please contact your employees and inform
them that their probationary period has ended. The HR department will contact you by email 2
days in advance to remind you of the date. Thank you for your cooperation.
1. What is the main purpose of this memo?

(A) To inform all employees of a new expiration date.
(B) To put staff members on probation.
(C) To introduce the HR department.
(D) To inform supervisors of a change in policy.
Explanation 1:
Choice A is incorrect because the memo is only for supervisors and the subject is probationary
periods.
Choice B is incorrect because it is only new employees that go on probation.
Choice C is who will send the notice to remind supervisors of the date.
The correct answer is D.
2. When does the change come into effect?

(A) Today
(B) In 2 days
(C) In 3 months
(D) On January 1st
Explanation 2:
Choice A is not mentioned.
Choice B confuses "2 days in advance" (which is when the supervisors will get their notice) with "in 2
days".
Choice C is how long the probationary period is.
The correct answer is D.

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Activity E
TOEIC Listening Part 2 - Questions and Responses
In each question, you will listen to a question and then listen to 3 possible responses. Choose the
correct response.
A B C A B C A B C
11. 16. 21.
12. 17. 22.
13. 18. 23.
14. 19. 24.
15. 20. 25.
Activity F
TOEIC Listening Part 4 – Talks
Listen to the following talks and answer the questions.
71. What gate will the flight leave 72. What are passengers asked to do
from? now?
(A) 5 (A) Check extra bags
(B) 15 (B) Board the plane
(C) 16 (C) Show their tickets
(D) 92 (D) Speak with assistants
73. Who will get on the plane first? 74. When will fares go up?
(A) People with high row numbers (A) September 1
(B) People with low row numbers (B) September 15
(C) People with small children (C) December 1
(D) People with first-class tickets (D) December 15
75. What happens if you press “ 1 ”? 76. How can you speak directly with a
(A) You hear about subways. person?
(B) You hear about buses. (A) Press “2”.
(C) You hear about fares. (B) Press “3”.
(D) You hear about the effects of (C) Press “4”.
weather. (D) Stay on the line.
77. What event is this announcement 78. What time does the event begin?
about? (A) 2:00
(A) An art exhibit (B) 7:00
(B) A music class (C) 8:00
(C) A museum tour (D) 11:00
(D) A musical performance

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79. What will happen after the event?

(A) There will be a garden tour.
(B) Refreshments will be served.
(C) A chef will give a
demonstration.
(D) Information about the
museum will be provided.
Activity G
TOEIC Part 5 Reading: Incomplete Sentences
1. After the conference in Honolulu, I plan to 2. Mr. Smithers is not in the office right now,
catch a plane_____ Tokyo but you could _______ him on his cell phone.
(A) to (A) call
(B) by (B) to call
(C) at (C) calling
(D) on (D) will call
3. We cannot do anything to correct the 4. In order to__________ expenses on our trip,

problem if no one is willing to take we have decided to stay at a less luxurious
__________ for the mistakes that were hotel.
made. (A) minimal
(A) response (B) minimize
(B) responsible (C) minimum
(C) responsibly (D) miniature
(D) responsibility
5. After you have reviewed those documents,

____________ them on my desk.
(A) leave
(B) to leave
(C) leaving
(D) have left

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Activity H
TOEIC Part 7 Reading comprehension
Read the passages below and choose the correct answer.
1. For whom is this notice probably written? 2. The word “gain” in paragraph 2, line 1 is
(A) Company employees closest in meaning to
(B) Visitors to the factory (A) increase
(C) Receptionists (B) persuade
(D) Safety workers (C) obtain
(D) hire
3. What should visitors do in case of

emergency?
(A) Leave the factory using the East Gate.
(B) Call 555-4327.
(C) Go to the reception desk.
(D) Wait in the production area.

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4. Who can join the performers’ club? 5. How long do club meetings last?
(A) Anyone (A) Once a week
(B) Only men (B) Two hours
(C) Only women (C) At seven o’clock
(D) No one (D) On Wednesday evening
6. How do they meet? 7. Why is Mary Green worried?

(A) Every day (A) She can’t find the community center.
(B) Three times a week (B) She is not a good singer.
(C) Twice a week (C) She is very dramatic.
(D) Once a week (D) She is good at acting.

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UNIT 2: TOEIC Listening Part 1: Photographs ____________________________________ 13

UNIT 3: TOEIC Reading Part 5: Incomplete Sentences _____________________________ 23

UNIT 4: TOEIC Listening Part 1: Photographs____________________________________ 30

UNIT 5: TOEIC Listening Part 2: Questions and Responses _________________________ 39

UNIT 6: Review ___________________________________________________________ 45

UNIT 7: TOEIC Listening Part 2: Questions and Responses _________________________ 51

UNIT 8: TOEIC Listening Part 3: Short Conversations _____________________________ 57

UNIT 9: TOEIC Reading Part 5: Incomplete Sentences ____________________________ 65

UNIT 10: TOEIC Reading Part 6: Incomplete Text ________________________________ 71

UNIT 11: TOEIC Reading Part 7: Reading Comprehension __________________________ 79

UNIT 12: TOEIC Listening Part 4: Talks _________________________________________ 93

UNIT 13: Review __________________________________________________________ 99

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