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TOEIC 450+ - PART 1 (1)
Part 1 Introduction and Listening Strategies
Introduction to Part 1
Format
Part 1 consists of 10 questions numbered from 1 to 10 For each question, you will see a
photograph and listen to four statements Your job is to choose the statement that best describes the
photograph
Photograph types
Photographs in Part 1 are pictures of ordinary situations Some of the photographs involve a person
or people, some involve an object or a scene without people, and others involve both people and
objects/scenes Based on each particular photograph, you will have an appropriate answer Thus, if
you practice regularly, you can answer the questions in this part easily and accurately
Listening Strategies to Choose the Correct Answers in Part 1
Overall strategy
You should familiarize yourself with common expressions in each type of photographs
If you learn common expressions that are frequently found in photographs of Part 1, you can
understand the possible descriptions and easily choose the correct options
Step-by-step strategy
Step 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions
You should make use of the short time before the recording is played to preview all of the
photographs and think of possible descriptions to prepare yourself for Step 2
Step 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement
You have to listen to four statements and choose the one statement that best describes each
photograph While listening, try to leave out the statements that seem to be incorrect and choose the
correct one
Common incorrect answers in Part 1:
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The statements about the people or objects that do not exist in the photograph
The statements that incorrectly describe the action or state in the photograph
Photographs of One Person
Common expressions
If you know expressions that are commonly used to describe photographs of one person, you can
easily understand the descriptions and choose the correct statements Listen, repeat, and remember
The photograph of a person using The photograph of a person using
a computer office equipment 1) typing on the keyboard 1) using a photocopier
2) looking at the computer screen 2) operating a machine
3) sitting in front of the computer 3) standing at a copier
The photograph of a person having The photograph of a person standing
some materials in hand in front of a bulletin board 1) holding a pen 1) looking at some information on die board
2) writing on the paper 2) reading a note on the bulletin board
3) working on a document 3) be near a display board
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The photograph of a person working The photograph of a person working
at a construction site
in a lorry
1) working with a tool 2) working at a construction site 3) wearing a safety helmet
1) moving a chair
2) unloading some chairs
3) standing inside the vehicle
The photograph of a person working
in a laboratory
The photograph of a person standing
in front of a bookcase
1) looking into a microscope 2) adjusting some equipment 3) wearing a lab coat
1) reaching for a book
2) standing in front of a bookshelf
3) facing some shelves
Step-by-step strategy
STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions
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STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement
(A) He is holding a cup (0) > This is the correct option because the man in the
photograph is holding a cup
(B) He is reading a newspaper (x) — The man in the photograph is looking at the computer
screen, not reading a newspaper It is, therefore, the
incorrect option
Possible Answers:
He is sitting at a table
He is looking at a computer screen
He is wearing a jacket
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Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answer
(A) (B) (C) (D)
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STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions
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wearing a tool belt
STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement
(A) He is climbing the tree, (x) > Incorrect description The action climbing
the tree is wrong
(B) He is holding a tool box (x) > Incorrect description A tool box does not
exist in the photograph
(C) He is wearing a safety helmet (0) > Correct description The man in the
photograph is wearing a safety helmet
(D) He is carrying some bricks, (x) > Incorrect description The action carrying
some bricks is wrong
Possible Answers:
He is wearing a tool belt
He is holding a piece of lumber
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Practice
Preview each photograph and think of possible descriptions Then, listen and choose the statement
that correctly describes the photograph (Note that some photographs have two correct statements
Last, complete the missing words in the statements (You will listen three times.)
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(B) He is
(A) (B)
(A) She is a page
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(A) (B)
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(A) (B) (C) (D)
(A) The woman is a pen
(B) The woman is on a keyboard
(C) The woman is a computer
(D) The woman is a file cabinet
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(A) (B) (C) (D)
(A) He is a picture
(B) He is a piece of paper
(C) He is something on the bulletin board
(D) He is a magazine
(A) — @) (C) (D)
(A) The man is ina (B) The man is gloves
(C) The man is a chart
(D) The man is a microscope
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Common expressions
If you know expressions that are commonly used to describe photographs of more than one person,
you can easily understand the descriptions and choose the correct statements Listen, repeat, and
remember (mp3.33)
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Sid hotographs of More than One Person
The photograph of two people
looking at a document
1) examining a document
2) holding the back of a chair
3) pointing at something on a piece of paper
The photograph of two people facing each other 1) shaking hands
2) greeting each other 3) carrying a bag
The photograph of a person giving
a presentation in front of some people
1) watching a presentation
2) sitting next to each other
3) giving a presentation
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The photograph of some people
in a shop 1) using a cash register 2) paying for some merchandise 3) putting something into a bag
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The photograph of two people doing something 1) working together
2) holding a ladder
3) changing a light bulb
The photograph of some people
riding bicycle 1) standing by bicycles 2) riding bicycles 3) waving her hand
The photograph of some people
having a rest 1) relaxing on the grass
2) resting with a magazine on his lap
3) sitting at various places around a tree
The photograph of some people walking up the stairs 1) walking up the stairs
2) going up the steps 3) be ona stairway
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‘Step-by-step strate
STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions
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STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement
Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement
(A) They are working together (0) > This is the correct option because in the
photograph, three people are working together
(B) A woman is making a presentation (x) > The woman in the photograph is using the
computer, not making a presentation
It is, therefore, the incorrect option
Possible Answers:
A man is holding the back of a chair
The men are standing at a desk
The woman is typing on a keyboard
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Strategy application
Apply the strategy on the previous page to choose the correct answer
(A) (B) (C) (D)
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STEP 1: Preview the photograph and think of possible descriptions
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STEP 2: Listen to the descriptions, leave out the incorrect ones and choose the correct statement
(A) People are watching a game (x) > Incorrect description The action
watching a game is not shown in the photograph
(B) A man is making a purchase (x) > Incorrect description The man is not
making a purchase
(C) Some people are in a shop (0) > Correct description
(D) A woman is putting something into a bag (x) > Incorrect description The woman is not
putting something into a bag - she is,
in fact, putting up her hand
Possible Answers:
A man is holding some merchandise
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Preview each photograph and think of possible descriptions Then, listen and choose the statement
that correctly describes the photograph (Note that some photographs have two correct statements.)
Last, complete the missing words in the statements (You will listen three times.)
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(A) The men are (B) They are the desk
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(A) Some people are bicycles
(B) They are the street
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(A) They are the steps
(B) They are on the street
(C) They are by a door
(D) They are
(A) B) (C) (D)
(A) They are some water
(B) A man is at a screen
(C) They are a presentation
(D) A man is on the board
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Listen and choose the statement which best describes each photograph (mp3.36)
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Key:
Photographs of One Person
1.A,B 2.B 3.A 4.B,C 5.C 6 A, D
1 American accent — American accent —> Australian accent
(A) He is using a tool
(B) He is working outdoors
Possible Answers: He is holding a drill
2 Australian accent — British accent + American accent
(A) She is turning a page
(B) She is operating a machine Possible Answers: She 1s standing in front of a photocopier
She is holding the cover of the machine
3 American accent — Australian accent — British accent
(A) He is reading a book
(B) He is reaching for a book
Possible Answers: He is sitting at a table
4 American accent — American accent — Australian accent
(A) The woman is holding a pen
(B) The woman is typing on a keyboard
(C) The woman is using a computer
(D) The woman is opening a file cabinet
Possible Answers: The woman is working at a desk
5 British accent + American accent — American accent
(A) He is taking a picture
(B) He is holding a piece of paper
(C) He is writing something on the bulletin board
(D) He is reading a magazine
Possible Answers: He is holding a pen
6 British accent - American accent — American accent
(A) The man is working in a laboratory
(B) The man is wearing gloves
(C) The man is reading a chart
(D) The man is looking into a microscope
Possible Answers: | The man is wearing a lab coat
The man is adjusting the equipment
Photographs of More than One Person
1A 2.A,B 3.B 4 A, D 5.C 6 A, C
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