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Peggy Anderson

Mary Katherine Chadwick

Nancie McKinnon

Parts 5 & 6:Mini-Tests 92

5- Infinitives and Gerunds

Parts 5 & 6:Mini-Tests ■■•••• 98

6 Participles and Participle Clauses

Parts 5 & 6:Mini-Tests 104

Review Testi 108

7 Relative Clauses Grammar Notes 112

Parts 5 & 6: Mini-Tests 114

8 Conjunctions and Prepositions Grammar Notes 118

Parts 5 & 6: Mini-Tests 120

9 Modification GrammarNotes 124 Parts 5 & 6: Mini-Tests 126

10 Pronouns Grammar Notes 130 Parts 5 & 6: Mini-Tests 132

11 Comparisons Grammar Notes 136 Parts 5 & 6:Mini-Tests 138 12 Conditionals GrammarNotes 142

Parts 5 & 6:Mini-Tests 144

Review Test 2 148

Final Test •••• 152

Chapter 3 Reading Practice Part 7 Reading Comprehension Theme Notes 158

Mini-Tests 162

Chapter 4 ListeningTest 224

ReadingTest 236 Transcripts & Answer Key Pull-out Booklet

i What is Taking the TOEIC® Second edition?

Taking the TOEIC® is a comprehensive guide to taking the TOEIC® Listening and Reading Test This book can be

used as the perfect companion manual for self-learners or as a classroom text The book is targeted for those who have experience with the TOEIC® test but are looking to improve their basic TOEIC® skills, fix commonly- made errors, and polish their English grammar to avoid simple mistakes This book is made up of four chapters: three go over each section of the test in detail, and one is a practice test

Chapter 2 Parts 1_- 4 (Listening Practice)

Each unit within the Listening Practice chapter features sample questions and answers and provides helpful hints for developing strategies to recognize relevant information in listening passages Part 1 introduces common themes featured in Part 1 of theTOEIC®, such as the home, the workplace, and public places Part 2 focuses on the most common question types and provides assistance in identifying appropriate answers for each type Parts 3 and 4 give sample short conversations and talks and focus on how to identify key points in order to answer questions Each part features mini-tests to provide practice of the strategies introduced in this chapter

Chapter 2 Parts 5 and 6 (Grammar Practice)

Lessons within the Grammar Practice chapter outline fundamental grammar points frequently tested on the TOEIC® Each lesson begins with a brief explanation of the grammar target including key points and particular structures of interest in the TOEIC® The lessons also provide exercises based on the format of TOEIC® grammar questions, which allow students to practice their understanding of the grammar points These questions match the target grammar of that chapter or review previously learned grammar points The questions match the real TOEIC® in subject matter and difficulty After six lessons, students may measure their progress with review tests There is also a cumulative final test at the end of the chapter

Chapter 3 Part 7 (Reading Practice)

The Reading Practice chapter introduces sample texts to familiarize students with the kinds of materials they will encounter on the TOEIC®—such as emails, letters, brochures, tables, chat room excerpts, text messages, articles, and reports—together with examples of the kinds of questions students may expect to find in this part

of the test The mini-tests provide extensive test practice using the format of questions found in Part 7 of the TOEIC®

Chapter 4 Practice Test

The Practice Test chapter provides students with a full-length test including 100 listening test questions and 100 reading test questions

An answer key and MP3 files are provided for all the test questions For the listening sections, transcriptions of all passages and questions are available, as well as explanations for Part 5 & 6 questions There is also an accompanying application for this book The app will enhance the learning experience by providing more customized practice for students This will allow students to truly focus on their areas of weakness

The simplified grammar and theme-based texts of Taking the TOEIC® provide intermediate to upper-intermediate students with access to TOEIC® practice materials appropriate for building their test-taking skills without the frustration of encountering overly complicated vocabulary and grammar structures Taking the TOEIC® builds an excellent foundation for students starting preparation for the TOEIC® test

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ii Why Taking the TOEIC® Second edition?

The second edition of this series is meant to reflect the recent changes made to the TOEIC® in 2016 Therefore, students of this book will have access to the most up-to-date question formats This series supplies plenty of examples of the new question types to prepare students thoroughly for these changes However, besides focusing on the new question types, we have also selected the most common themes and questions found on the test Each and every question in this book was written by native English speakers who have years of experience with theTOEIC test, bringing you a native speaker's tips and tricks to achieving a high score on this test Taking the TOEIC® Second Edition also introduces a brand-new feature—the Taking the TOEIC® mobile application—to help students study better for the TOEIC®

Key Features of the Book

Words & Expressions

Tips are presented throughout the book to provide learners with quick tips and shortcuts to solve difficult questions that frequently confuse test takers.

Answers that express uncertainty are very common

Expect answers like these:

"Let me check the schedule."

"It's been here all day."

"I'm not sure."

What to Listen for/What to look for

What to listen for

What to look for

- Who will attend this meeting?

Sharehc Voting

To enco

In some sections of the book that deal with longer and more complicated passages, you will see What to listen for

or What to look for sections under sample passages These help students familiarize themselves with possible

questions that might come up for that passage as well as what to look for in a correct answer to these questions.

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Theme & Grammar Notes

Theme Notes

Look at the pictures below Mark X or / in the boxes Answer Key p.19

Q Two women are planting some herbs.

i Two women are watering some plants.

At the beginning of Parts 1 to 4 and

7, Theme Notes present the reader with sample questions and passages that are most common in that part of the test.

Grammar Notes

1 Present: Simple, Progressive, and Perfect

A Use the present simple for routines, habits, or things that are always true The I

the time adverbs every week, usually, regularly, always, generally, often, and freqt

B Use the present progressive (am/are/is + ing) for an unfinished action It often

now, currently, presently, at the moment, and right now.

c Use the present perfect (have/has + past participle) for a situation in which thi

past have a result in the present The present perfect often goes with just, notyi

time, second time, this week, and so far.

• He takes the subway to work every day (regular activity)

• I usually go to the gym in the morning.

• He is attending a meeting, (right now)

• I'm currently watching a movie at the moment Can I call you back?

• They have scheduled the meeting for next Thursday.

In Parts 5 & 6, Grammar Notes present important grammar points and explanations with examples to illustrate each point, as these parts focus on the test taker's knowledge

of grammar The grammar notes you find here are about the most common grammar questions on the TOEIC® and are absolutely essential for students to learn.

Mini-Tests

Following each part, students will be given

mini-tests with lots of practice questions that

can be answered using the new Taking the

TOEIC® app Students can send their answers to

their teacher, who can see in real-time how well

students understand the material.

Mini-Test

Listen to the questions and choose the best answer

A Questions with an Interrogative

New Compass TOEIC® App

Throughout the book, students will see an App icon accompanying the MP3 number Those studying with

Taking the TOEIC® will have access to a new Classroom Response Application, enhancing their learning experience This application will improve students'scores much more drastically than the traditional method of only using a book

App Features

For classroom users:

Teachers can create an interactive classroom using this book by having students answer questions in real-time Answers are delivered instantly to the teacher, showing them exactly where students are struggling and excelling This allows teachers to target their students' weaknesses

Teachers can choose topics based on the areas that they would like to work on The application will provide questions based on that question type to drill students Teachers have complete control over the type and number of questions they use These questions are delivered to the student's smartphone/tablet/PC, and answers will then be reported back to the teacher On the teacher's website, teachers will be able to view and print out individual student records or entire class reports

For self-study users:

Self-study users may use the app to access the MP3s The students will also be able to use this app to gauge how well they are doing by using the question database and practice lots of different questions, focusing on parts they frequently get wrong Students can figure out which parts they need to work on by checking their scores on the student website

How to get the app:

Website Features (www.classloop.net)

Through the website, teachers and students can view detailed reports of their results and progress as they use

Taking the TOEIC® The site gives recommendations about areas for improvement and additional practice questions In addition, teachers can make customized TOEIC tests from an available pool of question

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HL 2016 NewTOEIC® - Changes and Updates

Educational Testing Service (ETS) created the TOEIC® test in order to gauge how well some people speak English As more and more people are becoming familiar with the test, there is a push to further challenge test takers while maintaining the general difficulty of the test In 2016, the TOEIC® underwent changes to its questions and question types while maintaining the original set-up of theTOEIC®.The scoring system of the test has also remained the same

Changes to the test include:

Listening Section (Parts 1-4)

Part 1: Photographs

Listen and choose the best description of the picture provided.

6 Number of questions changed (10 -> 6)

Part 2: Questions and Responses

Listen and choose the best response to the question

or statement provided.

25 Number of questions changed (30 -> 25)

Part 3: Short Conversations

Listen to a short conversation and answer comprehension questions based on the conversation.

39 (13 Conversations)

Number of questions changed (30 -> 39) Conversations now may include three speakers Two new question types introduced:

1 Implication question - Questions that refer to a direct quote from the conversation and question their meaning (often not literal)

2 Graphic question - A simple graphic is provided

in relation to the conversation, which must be used to answer a question.

Part 4: Short Talks

Listen to a short talk and answer comprehension questions based on the talk.

30 (10 Talks)

Two new question types introduced:

1 Implication question - Questions that refer to

a direct quote from the talk and question their meaning (often not literal)

2 Graphic question - A simple graphic is provided

in relation to the talk, which must be used to answer a question.

Reading Section (Parts 5-7)

Part 5: Incomplete Sentences Choose the best word or

phrase to fill the blank. 30 Number of questions changed (40 -»30)

Part 6: Text Completion

Choose the best word, phrase, or sentence to fill the blank.

16 (4 passages)

Number of questions changed (12 -»16) (Each passage contains 4 questions) New question type Introduced:

Choosing the sentence that best fits the text.

Part 7: Reading Comprehension

Read the provided passage(s) and answer questions based on the passage(s).

54 (10 Single Passages

2 Double Passages

3 Triple Passages)

Two new text types have been added:

1 Excerpts from online chats

2 Text messages

A new question type has been added:

Find the best position for the provided sentence Triple passage sets have been added.

Among these physical changes to the questions and passages, more diverse accents will be used in the recordings, such as American, Canadian, British, and Australian accents Also, more colloquial use of the language, such as "wanna" instead of "want to" or "gonna" instead of "going to" are included in the listening passages

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iv Sample Lesson Plans

These sample lesson plans are designed to have those preparing for the TOEIC® work on both listening and reading skills side by side over a 16-week period These syllabi are suitable for both classroom instruction and self-study It can also be adjusted based on areas of strength or weakness

Lesson Plan A

2 Part 1 Businesses, Other Public Places (p 15, pp 24-31) Parts 5&6 Voice, Agreement (pp 84-95)

3 Part 2 Questions with an Interrogative (p 32,36) Parts 5&6 Infinitives and Gerunds (pp 96-101)

5 Part2Tag/Declarative/lndirect (pp 34-35, p.37) Parts 5&6 Review Test 1 (pp 108-111)

7 Part 3 Workplace Dilemmas (p 38, pp 42-43) Parts 5&6 Conjunctions and Prepositions (pp 118-123)

12 Part 4 Office Announcements 1,2 (p 50, pp 54-57) Parts 5&6 Review Test 2 (pp.148-151)

13 Part 4 Speeches/Lectures, Public Announcements

5 Part 1 Businesses, Other Public Places (p 15, pp 24-31) Parts 5&6 Infinitives and Gerunds (pp 96-101)

(pp 102-107)

Part 7 Office Memos and Notices (p 160, pp 182-191)

(p 51, pp 58-61) Parts 5&6 Relative Clauses (pp.112-117)

10 Part 2 Tag/Declarative/lndirect (pp 34-35, p.37) Part 7 Articles and Reports (p 160, pp 192-201)

12 Part 4 Telephone Messages, Advertisements

(p 52, pp 62-65) Parts 5&6 Modification (pp 124-129)

14 Part 4 Broadcasts, Tours and Trips (p 53, pp 66-69) Parts 5&6 Conditionals, Comparisons (pp 136-147)

15 Part 3 Daily Life (p 39, pp 46-47)

Parts 5&6 Review Test 2 (pp.148—151)

Part 7 Text Message and Instant Message Chains, Forms (p.161,pp 202-221)

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A House

Q A man is digging in the ground

Q A man is purchasing some flowers

Q A man is picking up a stick

I I A man is walking a dog

Answer Key p.24

□ The woman is washing some dishes

o The man is sitting on a stool

Q The woman is walking through the kitchen

Q The man is replacing a light bulb

Words & Expressions

Q The woman is stacking papers on a table

Q The woman is opening a window

Q The woman is using a photocopier

□ The woman is typing on a computer

to slice

to turn on

□ She's wearing safety goggles

Q She's operating some equipment

I i She's cleaning some safety goggles

c Businesses Words 8 Expressions

counter

o Some chairs and tables have been set up outside

o Dishes have been set on all of the tables

display hanger hook ladle ledge mannequin tabletop

Q Some shirts are hanging on hangers

Ị I A worker is folding clothes

□ A man is boarding a train

Q A train is pulling into a station

□ A man is opening a suitcase

o A woman is sitting on a bench on the platform

Q Some people are climbing a tree

o Mats have been placed on the ground

o A tree has been cut down

ground intersection pier platform podium suitcase

Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.

B Workplace Answer Key p.24

o 020

o 021

'•'First News

22 I Chapter

c Businesses Answer Key p.24

028

28 I Chapter 1

Questions and Responses

Tip

Listen for which interrogative

is being used in the question.

The wrong answer choices

often answer other

interrogatives.

Who is the manager?

(A) Bobby is (Who)

(B) In the lounge (Where)

(C) I think she's nice (How)

Theme Nỡtes Read the questions below Mark / or X in the boxes.

A Questtons With an Interrogative

Listen for a person or a name in the answers

Who will be attending the marketing meeting today?

I I In conference room D

I I James got the check

I I I believe everyone will

2 What

Listen for an object, idea, or action

What did you think of Jason's presentation yesterday?

□ I was impressed

I I In the afternoon

I I Jason is my colleague

3 Which

Listen for a choice between two things

Which do you think they'll prefer, the blue case or the green one?

□ It isn't on sale, either

I I The green one, definitely

I I Mark has the same one

Answer Key p.24

4 When

Listen for a time or time expression

When will the first applicant arrive?

n I think they said at 2 p.m

L I I don't know how to apply

□ Th is is my second time

5 Where

Listen for a place

Where did Jim put the information about our new benefits package?

Q It's over there in the filing cabinet

□ Thed rawer on the left is locked

Q We haven't received any packages

6 Why

Listen for a reason

Why is Ms Jones insisting that we remove the bulletin board?

Q The printing is too late

Q She didn't give a reason

Q We moved last year

7 How

Listen for a manner, result, opinion, or feeling

How did the meeting go?

□ The meeting will be held at 1 p.m

□ We accomplished a lot in a few hours

B Yes/No

1 Be

Listen for a description, identity, location, activities, or situations

Is housing provided by the company?

I I No, I haven't looked at any houses

I I Not that I know of

2 Do

Listen for facts about people, places, or things

Do you want me to adjust the total bill to include the tax?

I I I'll pay by credit card

I I That's a good idea

I I I didn't know you knew him

This type of question is usually answered with yes

or no However, in some cases, the yes or no is implied and omitted from the response.

3 Modals

Listen for responses to questions of opinion or permission

Can I borrow your pen?

□ No, a pencil

□ Yes, I'll give it right back

4 Have

Listen for responses relating to something that may have happened in the past

Have Linda and Robbie applied for the position yet?

□ Let me check for you

o Just apply it to the top

5 Will

Listen for responses about something that will happen in the future

Will you e-mail the document again, please?

o I'll do it right away

□ Next week is good

□ Let me find my glasses

People use tag questions to

confirm information they

think they already know.

Indirect questions are

considered more polite,

particularly when people

are asking something about

a personal or sensitive topic.

Answers to statements often

Listen for yes/no or a confirming statement

Sue looks exhausted, doesn't she?

] I'll speak to her tomorrow

] She can barely hold her head up

] I didn't see it, either

2 Declarative Sentences

Listen for expressions of emotion, opinion, extra information, or a follow-up question

to the statement

The copier is down at the moment

QI You can copy mine

] There's another one on the third floor

I I think she is upstairs

3 Indirect Questions

Listen for specific information

Does anyone have any idea why John and Mary look so happy?

] Aren't they in here?

Q They have a lot of good ideas about that

I Mrs Smith just announced their promotions

Listen to the questions and choose the best answer.

Tag/Dedarative/lndirect Answer Key p.25

Part 3 Short Conversations

Them© Motes Read the following conversations, and focus on the main points Use the What

to listen for sections as a guide.

//lllords & Expressions

M: Sandra, did you finish the design for the Pizza Palace website yet?

W: I was almost finished, but the owner called me just a few hours ago He said he wanted

to change the concept of the site to something more elaborate.

M: And we still have to present their designs by the end of this week?

W: Well, it was postponed until next Monday I will have to spend the week redoing it and skip the department meeting tomorrow But I'll have something for you by Friday l/y/rơí to listen for

//Words & Expressions

M: Isn't that event next Thursday? I haven't ordered it yet.

W: No, they changed the date and said they will hold it this week.

M: Oh, dear Let me make some calls to our vendors If we can get the food by tonight, we can get everything ready in time.

What to listen for

- What kind of company is this?

A catering company Supplies have not arrived

The man will call the vendors.

c staffing Changes

W: Did you hear? Management will announce staff promotions next week They say they

will announce a new assistant manager.

M: Really? Oh, I'm so nervous I hope I get promoted.

W: You will Everyone knows how dedicated you are to the team.

M: But I know Gillian has been working hard the past few months And that new help desk

technician has managerial experience All three of US have an equal chance.

What to listen for

- How many people have a chance of being -rkf-pp

M: I need a new cell phone But I don't want to get stuck with an expensive plan.

W: Well, I got my phone at Telemart The phone was free because I signed up for a monthly

payment plan.

M: Hmm, do they sell phones without contracts?

W: They do have pay-as-you-go phones, but the initial costs are much higher.

What to listen for

- What is said about pay-as-you-go phones? They're more expensive at first

M: Betty, have you finalized the arrangements for my business trip next week?

W: Yes, I've reserved a single room for three nights at the Griffin Hotel downtown.

M: That will make things difficult since my meetings will be at the industrial park near the

airport.

W: Oh, then I'll try to change the reservation to the airport branch of the hotel.

What to listen for

- What will happen next week?

- What is the problem?

- What will happen next?

The man will go on a business trip.

The accommodations are too far away.

The woman will change the booking.

■ to check out

■ to offer a discount

■ to reserve a seat

" to take the bus/train

■ The train/bus runs every

Listen to the questions and choose the best answer.

A Office Talk

i?<®

(B) Working on a document

(D) Scheduling a meeting

(A) Send links to some sites

(B) Forward a document

(C) Call a manager

(D) Prepare a presentation file

Answer Key p.25

(A) It was canceled

(B) It will take place online

(C) It will be chaired by the manager

(D) It was rescheduled for an earlier date

(A) He won't be able to attend the meeting.(B) He doesn't know anyone attending the meeting

meeting

(D) He has missed an important meeting

(B) Go to the post office(C) Help a coworker(D) Speak to the manager

(A) Room access

(B) Recent office visitors

(C) New employees

(D) Messaging procedures

believe it"?

(B) He is afraid something will be stolen

workplace

11 According to the woman, why is Mrs Foley late?

(A) She is stuck in traffic

(B) She is in another meeting

(C) Her alarm clock didn't go off

(D) Her car broke down

(A) Call Mrs Foley(B) Drink some coffee(C) Make an appointment

128 •»

(A) Updating a server

(A) He has no experience with it

(B) He thinks there are errors with it

(C) It is not available yet

(D) It is the newest program on the market

(C) They are located off-site

(D) There is no space left on them

Markeson's Printers Item Qty Price per Item Subtotal

(A) A product was incorrectly labeled

(B) A delivery arrived late

(C) A billed amount was incorrect

(D) A product was lost in shipment

20 Look at the graphic How much should be refunded?

(A) $5.00

(C) $50.00(D) $70.00

(C) A need for a staffing increase

(D) New security policies

(B) They take a few weeks to make

(C) They are needed to enter the company

building

(A) Purchase new computers

(C) Send an e-mail

(D) Take some photographs

21 What will the man do next?

(B) Call a company(C) E-mail a designer