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30 Days to TOEIC Success
Bootcamp
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Bootcamp for
the TOEIC
Your effective preparation course to
achieve a high score on the TOEIC
Designed for the updated TOEIC format
Valerie Hsu
INTV a
Coren Rent
NMAC cen 30 Days to TOEIC Success
Bootcamp for the TOEIC
Copyright © 2018 by International Communication & Language Management Lt,
Vietnam edition © 2019 by Nhan Tri Vit Co, ta
This edition i published in Vietnam under a icense Agreement between International Communication
& Language Management Ltd and Nhan Te Viet Co, Ltd rough 8. K. Norton
Al rights reserved. No part ofthis publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted any formorby ary means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of the copyright owners. [esse eee nee ——
‘Te content of this book is designed around six topic areas which most frequently appear in the
TOEIC test: office, cultural events, personnel, general business, general travel, and dining out. In
every chapter, you wil find contextualized essential vocabulary coupled with class activities to bull
‘up and consolidate the listening and reading skis. The sequence of "Warm-up", "Vocabulary",
“Listening”, “Speaking”, “Grammar, “Reading” and “Writing” is maintained throughout the sb
chapters of the book
© Warm-up
4 Includes activities based on various types of input material such as photos, advertisement,
and menus to activate your prior knowledge of vocabulary related othe topic area.
4 Helps buld up your general understanding ofthe situations,
+ Can be used to review and consalidate words and expressions that you have lame
© Vocabulary
+ For each topic area, a selection of 13-15 most frequently-used vocabulary items is introduced,
Some vocabulary items are accompanied by their related forms winere necessary
Examples are also provided to Ilustrate how to use these items appropriately
+ Avvocabulary matching exercise Is designed to further improve your vocabulary and help raise
awareness of words/expressions ofthe same meaning.
+ A cloze tests provided to make sure that you have internalized the key vocabulary and are
capable of using these items in contest
@ Listening
% Brercises are based on conversations and short talks
4 Exercises include conversations that have three speakers and those accompanied by graphs (ie.
charts, graphs, etc) to familiarize you withthe new TOEIC test questions.
% The audio seriptsalzo serve as reliable material for you to learn useful expressions and practice
speaking,
© speaking
This section is included with the intention of moving away rom the “tational style" of solely
‘working on mock tests and penci-ane:-paper exercises.
+ The speaking activities are designed to improve classtime interaction and communication.
+ The activites in this section also enable you to activate "known" words and expressions
that otherwise remain passive. These also alm to improve your pronunciation and oral
communication skis, @ Grammar
% A selection of key grammatical points is introduced in a precise and systematic
way for easy comprehension and acquisition
© Awide range of grammatical exercises is designed to help build up grammar
mastery,
Speaking exercises are integrated with an aim to help you internalize grammatical,
structures,
© Reading
‘© Practice material helps you get familiar wit the updated TOEIC reading test items.
Reading tips are included where necessary to provide you with practical strategies,
to deal with reading questions.
© weiting
Exercises are provided in the form of tasks so that you can synthesize and fully
apply what you have learned in meaningful contexts
The tasks are closely associated with typical situations in the TOEIC reading test
and therefore can serve double objectives in writing and reading practice.
© The writing tasks can also be used as a diagnostic tool by which problematic
‘areas ae revealed for further focus and practice
Semi-actual TOEIC tests:
After every 2 chapters there will be a semi-actual TOEIC test which includes se parts
Question and Response, Conversations, Short Talks, Sentence Completion, Text
Completion, and Reading. As Part 1: Photographs is reduced to only 6 questions in the
ew TOEIC test format, this partis overlooked in Bootcamp for the TOEIC mm
TOEIC, an acronym for Test of English for International Communication, fs one ofthe most widely
used English proficiency tests, Administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service), TOEIC is diferent
from TOEFL or IELTS (which mainly assess English for academic purposes such as overseas.
education and intensive training qualifications) in that It focuses onthe English proficiency as used
in global workplaces and socal situations (ofices, commerce, travel, etc). There are three available
versions ofthe TOEIC: TOEIC Listening and Reading (TOEIC LR), TOEIC Speaking and Writing (TOEIC
‘Wand the TOEIC Bridge.
Currently TOEIC is used in mare than 1,400 institutions in over 160 countries worldwide with TOEIC
LR being the most popular version, Since May 2016, the new TOEIC LR test has been administered
in Korea and Japan and as of February 2019 It wll be administered in Viet Nam.
In general, there are no major changes in the updated version compared to the “traditional” one
(administered since 2006) except the number of certain question types and some question types
themeelves, An overview of the new TOEIC format is given below.
Pe ee
Listening | 45 minutes 100 in total 5-495
Comprehension
Part Photographs 6
art Question-Response 25,
Parts Conversations 29
(03 conversations with 3 questions each) |
Para ‘Short Talks 30
(Qo talks with 3 questions each)
Reading | 75 minutes 100 in total 5-495,
Comprehension
ares Incomplete Sentences 30
Parks Text Completion 16.
Pan? Single Passages 23
(a0 single passages with 2-4 questions each)
Multiple Passages 25
(2 double passages with 5 questions each and
3 triple passages wth 5 questions each)
Summary of the changes:
{© The number of questions for Parts 1 and 2 has been reduced from 40 to 31, The extra questions
are allocated to Part 3 (Short Conversations).
© In Pare 3 (Short Conversations, there are conversations that have 3 speakers. Ths change is to
better simulate the conversations that take place in realli
© in Part 4 (Short Tas), there are questions that test the connection of what is heard ina talk
with what is seen in a graphic (Le. chats, graphs, ec)
{© The most major changes include questions based on three related texts and those that are
based on text messages, instant messages or online chat conversations with multiple writes, Contents
cord
Chapter 1
Office
Chapter 2
CCltural Events
Nee Nee
Describing @ | Office afar, ofce
meena | supplis
progress
| Cultural actities and
Discussing an
event flyer
Job requirements,
Choper3 | Readings | eters
reveal | nme | i
|
| |
SAE | onc racce
chonecd | ting sae | ec ae lina
General Business | shopping orders
Chapter 5
General Travel
1
|
|
4
Describing | |
Transportation, hotel
prowous wave! | accommodations
experience
|
Reading a menu | Food terms,
and talking | restaurants and
about food caterers
TOEIC Practice
fren]
| Talking about office
| supplies; problems in the
office
Talking about participating
a cultural ever
announcing changes in a
movie theater
Discussing jab interviews;
talking about qualifications
Attending a seminar,
announcing a hiking
plan
Discussing problems with
an order; listening to
product advertisement
Booking a fight, dealing
with arine problems
Dealing with problems
ata restaurant; planning
an event and delegating
responsibilities
food choice for a party:
talking about customer
satisfaction survey Speaking cc Ce) Ra
Word pars (common | Arranging # meeting
suffixes, pans of reading about ofce polices;
speech) | understanding email format
‘Writing an email
| about 2 meeting|
Talking about work
and companies
Inviting someone to. Prepositions of time Imitation and lst of programs; | Writing an
cultural event | and places | understanding leer format invitation
Present tonses and
past tenses (simple
and progressive
forms)
Understanding job ads and | Responding to
cover letters; analyzing the | job posting;
structure of @ job advertisement writing a résumé|
Talking sbout one's
‘education and work
experience
1 reas |
| ; Store advertisement; news
| ToEIc Practice report ona sporting event
| job ad |
Understanding order form and
invoice: customer's complaint With ®
Reporting problems | Causative verbs (let,
vin anoder | ale, hav, compli ltr
ah ano eae ge) | imo lant
ne Futur one (present | Arangingvarsporation, | Wiking @
eeaing with onal progressive, will, be advertisement for @ car rental___confirmation
cba
ong) company ier
Crean 28202 Conparson Avarsoment or catering _| Descbing 8
# role-playing | (adjectives, adverbs, | company; understanding food | restaurant and
ear | are) oe food
‘Advertisement for an annual
sale; news report on hotel
‘renovation; complain letter
about a purchase
TOEIC Practice \_ Suggested Weekly Schedule
second type is a shortened version that extends 15 weeks with
For the review section, only problematic issues are covered. The
ne
Week [eats Lessons
@lnvoduce Chapter 1 vocabulary
© Do Chapter 1 listoning and speaking tasks
\DReview Chapter 1 grammar
© Do Chapter 1 reading passages
|@ Introduce Chapter 2 vocabulary
|[@ De Chapter 2 listening and speaking tasks
| Review Chapter 2 grammar
2 |@Do Chapter 2 reading passages
© Introduce Chapter 3 vocabulary
| @Do Chapter 3 listening and speaking tasks
2
[Review Caper 3 grammar
oo Chapter 3 veading passages
|@eReow Tet
| Introduce Chapter 4 vocabulary
| Do Chapter 4 listening and speaking tasks
| Review Chaptor 4 grammar
3
review [202 Chapter 4 reacngpanoges
7 | Bewiow a roduc Copter § vocabulary
| Tat fs caters tard pel ti |
a | 4 [O Revow Chapters grammar
| |® Do Chapter 5 reading passages
O ntoduce Chapter 6 vocabulary
|@Do Chapter 6 listening and speaking tasks
Review Chapter & grammar
Generally speaking, ou wil need at east 40 hours to cover all the material ofthis book. Nevertheless,
‘two types of schedule which are diferent in length of time are proposed for your consideration. The
frst type is one that spans 10 weeks consisting 40 hours with two 100-minute sessions per week, The
‘one 50-minute session per week. In
the later, itis recommended that vocabulary be covered in ful for short talks, grammar and reading,
‘one item should be selected in each section for class activities andthe rests assigned as homework.
interviews, roleplays and discussion
Included in the book ae highty recommended to improve your speaking sil
{© Vocabulary ~ Fillin-the-blanks
|@ Grammar Exercise
|@ Solected Review Test 1 questions
‘© Vocabulary ~ Fikin-the-blanks
| Selected Review Tes 1 questions
|@ Writing assignment
(© Grammar Exercise
Selected Review Test 1 questions
© Vocabulary ~ Fikinthe-blanks
Grammar Exercise
(9) Selected Review Test 1 questions
Selected Review Test 1 questions
‘© Vocabulary ~Fikinthe-blanks
|@ Grammar Exercise
@ Selected Review Test 2 questions
Vocabulary ~ Fkinthe-blanks
|@ Selected Review Test 2 questions
|B Wrting assignment
© Grammar Exercise
@ Selected Review Test 2 questions
(© Vocabulary ~Fillinshe-blanks
@ Grammar Exercise
@ Selected Review Test 2 questions
‘© Do Chapter 6 reading passages aaa
10 | 8 leo Review Test? Selected Review Test 2 questions Lessons
(© intreduce Chapter 1 vocabulary
@ Do listening and speaking tal
© Review Chapter 1 grammar
Do Chapter 1 reading passages
Dnwoduce Chapter 2 vocabulary
@ De listening and speaking tasks
(© Review Chapter 2 grammar
|@ Do Chapter 2 read
‘O Introduce Chapter 3 vocabulary
{@ Do listening and speaking tasks
g passages
Review Chapter 3 grammar
© | 2 |@ 00 chapter 3 reading passages
Review
Review |Do selected Review Test 1 questions
a (© introduce Chapter 4 vocabulary
9 | 4 (OReview Chapter 4 grammar
Da Chapter 4 reading passages
Introduce Chapter 5 vocabulary
|@ De listening and speaking tasks
(0 Review Chapter 5 grammar
lo Introduce Chapter 6 vocabulery
© Review Chapter 6 grammar
a © @Do Chapter 6 reading passages
| Review | ae
14 | RE po aleed Rv Te 2 a
Review |
15. BENS [Do selected questions fom Review
Tests 1 & 2
a2 |
|2Do Chapter 5 reading passage
en)
coo
| Vocabulary ~ Fillinthe-blanks
|@ Preview 1 reading passag
© Grammar Exercise
2 Selected Review Test 1 questions
(© Vocabulary ~ Filkinthe-blanks
@ Preview 1 reading passage
© Grammar Exercise a
Selected Review Test 1 questions
© Vocabulary Fillithe-blanks
(@ Proview 1 reading passage
© Grammar Exercise
Selocted Review Test 1 questions
eres Lneons
| Vocabuiary~Fikinthe-blonks
@ Preview 1
[© Grammar Exercise
(2 Selected Review Test 2 questions
© Vocabulary ~ Fikin-the-blanks
@ Preview 1 reading passage
|© Grammar Eerie
|@ Selected Review Test 2 questions
© [Vocabulary ~ Filtinthe banks
‘2 Preview 1 reading passage
© Grammar Exercise
Selected Review Test 2 questions
Selected questions from Tests 1 &2
| Review Lessons MYT)
(Check the words you know before you begin this chapter.
Use the list to review the words after you complete this chapter.
policy |
security
urgent
process
|
|
ink cartidge |
|
store. | |
projector |
paper jam
code
document capacity
compatible
distribute
recurring
sfordable ow
Office life with a wide range of activities is one of the topic areas that most frequently
‘appear in the TOEIC. Specific topics and situations may include meeting arrangements, office
{equipment operations, company routines, safety regulations, customer and corporation
relationships, ee
Warm-up
© Describe the picture using the guided questions below.
- fe ar
i
“
2 What are they doing?
3 What objects do you see in the picture?
4 Describe the positions of the objects in the picture. Brainstorm Vocabular 5
Q Identify the objects or items in this office.
© Then, make a list of words related to the office setting.
ce
era Ne
ives
photocopier fox spacious
ons one
& Vocabulary
1. authorize) authorization (0)
@ The Marketing Department was authorized to release information about their
latest product and the schedule before its launch
© These files are marked confidential. To access them, you need to get authorization
from the senior manager of your division,
2. supplies (n) supply)
We usually store brooms, mops, and other ofice supplies in the storage room,
@ The oil supply has increased this year, so the price has tumbled significantly.
1 The lake which supplies the city with water has been contaminated,
3 access (0) (injaccessible (od)
@ Each employee is issued a login name and password for the Intemet; however,
Visitors do not have access without authorization,
@ Remote places such as Antarctica and North Pole are stil largely inaccessible for
most of the people in the winter.
4 capacity in)
The maximum capacity of the elevator is fifteen people.
5 compatible (2d) compatibility
Before you install the new system, its important to check if its compatible with
your current operating system.
& For further questions concerning the compatibility ofthe system, please call our
Technical Support.
6 replacement i replace
@ Because of Zach’s resignation, we need to find a replacement as soon as possible
to cover his work,
@ According to the manual, you need to replace the water filter every three months
to achieve the best results 10
"
12
accommodate |i) ‘accommodations (0)
1B According to the news repor., the newly built stadium can accommodate up to
thiny thousand people.
1B Who is going to arrange the accommodations for our trip to San Diego?
conference (n)
1B The deadline for regietering forthe annual conference in Denver is August 15.
attend () attendance (ni attendee (n)
1 The meating last week was well attended. Approximately 50 people showed up.
1@ The attendance for our 8 aim, class tends to be low, so we need to come up with
a way to encourage our students to attend
1 Please circulate this form and have attendees sign up for one hour of volunteer
work.
premises (9)
{@ Smoking isnot allowed on the company’s premises. If you velate this rule, youtl
be issued 2 warning,
device (0)
@ The innovative tracking device just got patent and the inventor is curcently
working with a company to mass-produce it.
assemble i) assembly 0)
1B Read the user's manual before you attempt to assemble the components by
yoursel.
1B The company has tried hard to increase productivity at their assembly plant.
1B The principal has called an assembly forall students to announce the important
changes in the upcoming academic year,
ons 13 distribute) distributor (o)
bution (o)
1D We're going to distribute the handouts about our recycling program.
1B During the trade show, all of the distributors and manufacturers usually show up
With ther latest products
1B The manager has proposed some plans to reduce costs related to distribution.
14 recurting (oi)
1B Employee tardiness i a reeuting issue in our company. To improve the situation,
we should ack every employee to cock in every day.
15 affordable (os) afford
@ Housing around the office is not really affordable so most workers choose to live
farther from the city and commute to work
© We can't afford to lose this business deal. There's too much at stake.
‘ Match the words with their synonyms or definitions.
tore Sern
1 accommodate © go to, tun up at
2 conference wallmatched
| 2 pris © gue ut tae
(ies attend 2 approve, consent to
fap oe Gleaner
| Se authorize © propery, building
7 compatible ® meeting, convention
8 replace © hold, have room for
ons OUse the following words to complete “Meeting Room Policy:
distbutor conference accommodate recurring
‘eepacity replace compatible supplies
install allowed projector authorization
(ie
© This conference room can (1)
ting Room Policy
__up to 15 people. If your tear or
department would like to reserve the room, please send Ms. Chen your request by
‘email, Reservations are made on a frst come, frst served basis.
© Markers and other (2) are available in the cabinet located in the
‘comer of the room. Be sure to put everything back at the end of the meeting,
® You are free to use the computer the (3) _ and the printer in the
room. If you have any problems with the equipment, please contact Mr. Martinez,
Please do not (4) any software without (5),
since the program you install might not be (6) with our eurent
systom.
*Note: There have been (7) problems with the printer in our
@) room, especially with paper jams. The model we have is
dated, so it simply doesnt have the (9) to handle the increasing
amount of printing and copying. We have decided to (10), the
machine with the latest model from the (11) I you have a large
amount of printing, please use the other machine next to the employee break room.
All equipment should be turned off, chars must be returned to the previous
locations, and the room should be cleaned up atthe end of the meeting,
© Smoking i not (12) in this room.
ow Listening
Listen to the following conversation. What seems to be the
problem? Try to complete the chart below. Afterwards, compare
your answers with your partner.
Besa Brecon Drm
Next, answer the following questions.
11 What ate the speakers talking about?
G Not having enough copiers
@ A mattunctioning copier
G The man’s procrastination problem
@ Abroken toner cartridge
2 Where are the speakers?
G Inthe meeting room
Inthe department store
G Inthe office
B Downstairs
3 How mary copies is the man trying to make?
O30
G0
O3
oe 4 What does the man mean when he sas, "Ive tried o gst to werk, but
nothings happening"?
worked so nothing happened!
B The ting he tried didnt work ata
B ‘No one showed up to help.
B ies a8 good as it wa.
5 What will the woman do next?
G Make more copies in the Markoting Department
Call ina technician
Postpone the presentation until one otiock
@ Ask another person to schedule repatr work
ca pee ee ee ac
ofthese two words isthe stress position. In 13, the stress is
een ee ea
ow eT)
Q Listen to the conversation and write down names of objects or
places you hear.
Con: ao
Next, answer the questions.
| 11 What are the speakers talking about?
B Amap B A cleaning tool
G The storage closet The spill
2 Where isthe item now?
B Inthe storage closet 1B Behind the door
G On the kitchen counter D Inthe kitchen
wr
aed : eee eee
Pere ea
ene tes
eee ae ato
ee ae
020 | D | Speaking ;
c,
Work with a partner and try to get information about each other's
company. First, write down questions for each category.
‘2B What's your name? or May | have your name?
Name
rn
Company
+ head fice
factory
+ products or services
=e
Job title
is
Number of emplayeas
For student A's personal profile, o to ‘Audio scripts’ page 168.
For student B's personal profile, goto ‘Audio scripts’ page 181.
on ox
Cree Student B
Name ft =
| |
‘Company fs me a2
+ head ofice |
* factory |
+ products or services
Job title rs Koa
Number of employees ‘A suffix i the part atached to the end of a word. t usually indicates the words part of
speech. Therefore, it's important to know the common suffixes.
‘The following tale provides the mast common sufines to nouns, adjctves, verbs and adverbs.
Q Ty to add two or more words to each suffix.
ee
Sunes
Nouns abstract) ‘attachment, entertainment
sess | kindness, sadness,
| sion, sion | discussion, transition, 2
ity capaci, bly, ae
sence, -ance | imporance, preference, i
Nouns peopl oor advisor, generator, a
things) er writer, juicer,
verbs % | not, identi, i
‘n | widen, straighten, :
ine | systema, customize, :
adjectives | al national, practical, —_ ae
sive creative, selective,
te heroic toe, i
-able, ible flexible, breakable, _
-ous famous, ambitious, _ fa
sul hopeful grateful
| “ish sluggish, snobbish,
y rock,
Adverbs 4 slowly, actively,
1 Adjectives +-1y= Adverbs. xamples quick, carefully
++ Nouns +t esl in adjectives that bear the quality ofthe original nouns. Examples:
‘Henly, timely, orderly
I eeesesenssseensseeeeenescemenssennsetenestattsatentenscenneniesecssetads
os
= 028
Although a word's part of speech can usually be identified by looking at is sufi, i is
essential that you know the functions of each part of speech and its order to be able to use
‘it propery in a sentence, In Pat 5 of the TOEIC, sometimes all the four choices (A, (8), (),
‘and (0) are the same word with the differences only in suffixes.
‘The following table briefly intreduces the gonatalerderof common pars of speech
Eo oe
jective | adjective + noun an effective method
© adverb + adjective (adverb precedes: | @extremely radical
adjective to madly acheive) © increase gradually
Adve © (advert) + ver adver) adver can
either precede or fellow verb when it
|
ee [a phone drecory
modifies verb} |
| )
Q Determine the part of speech for each blank. Does each blank
require a noun (N), verb (V), adjective (ADJ) or adverb (ADV)?
1 The benefits for our members include a free newsletter, 24-hour
support and a 30-dollar coupon that can be used on your next
purchase.
2 Due to incident, the concert has been postponed
3 Ist possible wo our staff meeting till tomorrow afternoon?
4 Welll send you the __ number via email once we receive your order
5. The results of the study showed that young people aged 18-25
spend more than § hours online
4 This printer is so that, according to the manufacturer, it wil last more
than 6 years, QA word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four
answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best
answer to complete the sentence.
2s
1 The benefits for our members include a free monthly newsletter, 24-hour
support and 2 30 dollar coupon that can be used on your next purchase,
B technique B technician
G technical ‘technically
2 duet iroumstances, the concert has been postponed indefnitly.
B foresee B unforeseen
G foreseeing unforeseenly
4 Ist possible to cour staff meeting til tomorrow afemoon?
BD be rescheduled G reschedule
rescheduling being reschedule
4 Well send you the number via email once we receive your order.
confirming G confirm
G confirmed B confirmation
5 The resus of the study ____ showed that young people aged 18-25 spent more
than 5 hours onine daly
D clearly B clarity
G clearness B clear
6 We have problems with our photocopier. W's time to replace it with anew
B recurred D recurring
G recurrence B recur 026
7 The machine we are currently using doesn't have the to handle the
number of orders we just received.
1 copaciy B cabinet
cable B capable
8 Employees are to submit time sheets by the 25" of each month so that
‘the payroll office can distribute paychecks on schedule.
D require B requiring
G requirement B required
9 Its important to choose an sized air conditioner for your office as larger
models usualy consume more energy.
appropriate B appropriateness
appropriated G appropriately
10 Thisprimoris so that according to the manufacturer itil last more than &
your
duration © durbity
durable B durobly Read the following text-message chain
Jim 10:04
It looks lke there will be around 50 people attending the conference next
month, Its more than what we expected,
Meiho
Well, that’s good, That means a lat of people ave interested in the
topic.
Jim 10:10
However, the room we booked can't accommodate so many people. We might
need to request a room change. l wonder if they have a larger room available
fon that day,
Meiho 10:12
Please check with Mr. Crane about the availabilty ofthe room. We need to take
‘care ofthis by the end of the week. Also, make sure that every attendee has
free access to the Internet.
Jim 10:15
No problem. By the way, should we bring in our own laptop computers? I
think they have technicians who can set up the equipment for us before the
conference starts
Meiho 10:17
\We can have them set up the equipment, but to be safe, we'd better bring in
‘our own laptops just in case theres any compatibility problem. Well, just keep
sme posted. Thanks!
on 028
1 What's the problem with the conference next month?
1 Tho conference center dovsnt ofa fre Intemet.
The room doesnt come with laptop computers
‘The number ofatondees excoods their expectation,
D The technicians arent avalable to set up the equipment.
2 At 10:17, what does Meiho most likely mean when she writes,
"Well, just keep me posted”?
‘She wants Jim to post the information for her.
She wants Jim to send the information by mal
‘She wants Jim to keep negotiating with Mr. Crane.
She wants Jim to give her update,
3 What will Jim most tkely do next?
B Confirm the room
Gi Set up the equipment in the room
‘Ask Mr, Crane for a room change
Check the compatbilty of the laptop computers
[ERENT eed the email on the next page and answer the questions |
41 Who wrote the letter? What department does she work in?
2 Who is the recipient?
3 When was the email message written?
4 Whats the topic of the message?
5 Which sentence in the frst paragraph tells you the purpose of the message? sl
ERS fice security and safety
‘As you all know, a breakin incident occurred late Fiday night last week, Fortunately,
no one was hurt and the loss was kept to minimum. Therefore, fm writing to remind
you ofthe rule regarding office security and safety.
General Rules for Office Security
© Do nat leave any confidential materials or data in the fax machines, photocopiers,
or printers.
Make sure you lock the doors, both exterior and interior, f you're the last one to
leave the building,
© Be sure to wear your pass when entering the building. If you lose your pass, please
report it tothe Human Resources immediately and apply fora replacement.
© If unplanned afterhour access is necessary, please inform our security personnel.
© Report any unusual actities or suspicious persons immediately.
Visitor Control and Procedures
© All vistors should sign in and sign out atthe reception and should be
‘accompanied by our employees. Do not let them wander around our premises.
Visitors do not have any aecees to our computers and Internet without
‘authorzation.
If you have any further questions regarding the rules, please fee! free to contact me.
Thank you for your cooperation
Ashley Kim
Human Resources
029 030
What is the purpose of the email?
B To inform employees of a recent incident
Gi To advise employees to be alert
To remind employees of the company's rules
B To war against thelt by visitors
‘What does an employee need to do if he wants to come tothe ofce ater regular office
hours?
B Apply fore pass Gi Report to the Human Resources Department
Notify security personnel i Sign in as usual
‘The word “confident is closest in meaning to:
G confident G private
published archaic
According to the email, what happened last Friday?
B Someone kept breaking something
B Something was broken by accident.
G Someone entered the office without permission.
\What should the employees do when they enter the building?
B Signin G Report to the Human Resources Department
immediately
‘Wear their passos
Inform security personnel
What's true about visitors?
‘They need to report to the Human Resources Department.
GB They naed to be escorted by employees.
G They can wander on their own as long as they signin properly.
B They can use the Internet with a special pass. Writing
him >
Task: You work in the Human Resources Department. You're going
to write a message to all of the employees about the upcoming
staff meeting. Use the note below to guide your writing.
To
From:
Date:
ost Wi Cultural Events
Check the words you know before you begin this chapter
Use the list to review the words after you complete this chapter.
sell out
schedule
leisure
collection
subscribe to
contibute
sallery
‘guided tour
‘award |
t t
ceremony
director swuang yemng O oss
‘The broad topic area of cultural events may include specific topes suchas film reviews, author
Introductions, how to buy tickets to music performances, charity campaign propagandas,
book fairs, and museum tour instructions. ts important that you learn relevant vocabulary 0
‘each situation/setting, and sometimes you even have to be familiar with short introductions
‘over voice messages, In general, the topics in connection with cultural events are not likely tO
ose big challenges to you as they are mostly related to everyday situations rather than those
related to office life, which may be difficult to some learners.
Warm-up
Q Study the flyer and answer the questions on the next page.
~ -
tival
QSimmer Suse
Jazz singers:
Lisa Balwin
Rob Polinsky
+ Great Music
‘Raise Money
‘Help Children in Need
+ Saturday Night 7 .m.-10 pm.
+ Conta Park, #230 Maple Sveet, Livingston, MO
Tickets $20
+ Forfurther information please email [email protected] 11 What kind of event i it?
2 Who will be there?
3 Whats the purpose of the event?
4 How much does it cost to join the event?
5 How can you get more information about the event?
© Can you think of more activities and cultural events? Add
more words to the list.
singer
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a Vocabulary
premiere (n ()
1 The latest work ofthe famous director, Ricky Bourn, premiered last Thursday.
1B Tom Cruise arrived in Taiwan last week forthe premiere of his latest movie
The Mummy,
2 charity) charitable
i)
1B Several celebrities and entrepreneurs attended the charity event fo
young gitls in poor arees.
smpomering
1B Despite his busy schedule, Jim volunteers in several charitable foundations and
organizes an annual food drive on Thanksgiving.
3 exhibition (n)
A large crowd turned out to see the exhibition of ancient artifacts from
Minor Asia,
4. audience ni)
1B The perfarmer received a 2-minute standing ovation from the audience.
5 donation (n) donate (
© Donations flooded in from different countries after people learned of the severity
(of the destruction and the number of casualties caused by the earthquake.
1B Due to the shortage of blood supply at some major hospitals, the radio program
announcer asked people to donate blood to meet the unusual demand.
6 sponsor ov
@ A lot of cultural events are actually sponsored by international corporations
{@ The names ofthe sponsors ae listed in the brochure.
7 invite Invitation (o)
1 The invitations to our company's 25” aniversary should be sent out no later than
Friday
1 Several government oficial as well as celebrities wee imvited to attend the
‘pening ceremony ofthe championship game. 10
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12
13
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celebrity in)
1D Sean Dawson, a celebrity chef, just announced the grand opening of his posh
sushi restaurant lacated inthe financial dstriet.
venue (n)
@ The newly built stadium will be the venue for the upcoming world soccer games,
which were estimated to bring in $4 billion in revenue for the cy
admit ‘admission (ni)
i
ow
@ If you present a valid student ID card, you can receive a 10% discount on
admission.
Children under 12 years old ate admitted free of charge to the public museums
inthe city,
rehearse ( rehearsal (
1B Our school’s drama club will meet on every Thursday ofthis semester except
during midterm and final exam weeks. The rehearsals for the plays are usually
scheduled on Sunday afternoon.
{© One important suggestion for avoiding stage fright for public speaking is to
rehearse several times
renowned (a)
1B The world-renowned orchestra just announced the schedule for their world tour
this year
matinée (o
{B We should go to the matinée to take advantage of the discount.
concession (n)
|B Would you lke to get some soda and drinks from the concession stand?
intermission
@ During the intermission, the audience can get drinks and refreshments prepared
by the catering company. Q Match the words with their synonyms or definitions.
1 ‘sponsor ® place
6 exhibition. | © famous, well-known
totes
038 QFill in the blanks with the words from the vocabulary list.
Change the form of the word if necessary.
ic en
From: eed
eer
Dear Al,
The award winning documentary A Tole of @ Sperm Whale directed by
Andy Wott will Andy Wot isa
director who has won several awards for his prvious work.
fon August 1
This documentary has received acclaim from environmentaliss and mavie erics,
Before the showing of the documentary there will be an opening ceremony
hosted by actor/comedian Jim Jenkins, Without @ doubs, the ceremony will be
attended by soveral from the enterainment industy. The
‘or this event isthe Galaxy Theater
‘Our company is proud to be one of the of this great
‘vent. The Human Resources Department has reserved 50 tickets to the
‘ceremony and the movie Tickets are priced at $40, and S0% of the profs will
bag to two local orgorizations: Save
‘Our Ocean and Feed Our Children. The Human Resources Department cordially
you to participate in this event and contrbute toa good
‘cause. Ifyou ae interested, please contact Sandra of HR Department by the
‘end of Friday. Since the tickets are liited,they’e available on a fist come, fst
sewed basis
Sandra Siver
Human Resources Department
332.9120 ext. 18
c,
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Work with a partner and take turns asking the following questions
about music.
Gran
Crerrns Sater
1 What types of music do you like to listen 23
0?
2 When do you usually listen to music? |
3 Do you like to go to concerts? a
4 If you have a chance to go to a concert, 7
whose concert wauld you like to go to?
5 Do you have a favorite singer or band? 7%
How often do you listen to the radio?
Cree ater
1 What kinds of music do you listen to | 2.
when you're sad?
2 Do you lke singing? De you sing along |
when listening to music?
3 Do you like to go to KTV? Why o |
why not?
4 Which songs have you been stoning to | 2
lately?
5 Do you subecrbe to any ruse srviens |
0 do you doweloed musi online? Now, listen to the following conversation and (qg3p)
answer the questions.
1 When wil the orchesteperorm?
Thursday Friday >
Friday and Saturday 1D Thursday though Saturday
2 On what day are they most ikely 1o go to the performance?
@ Thursday G Friday Zz
Saturday ‘They won't go because the tickets are sold out 2.
3. What doss the woman suggest about the tickets? z
G They will sell out quickly G They can get a discount tomorrow.
G They are on sale now. The purchase comes with some hot cakes.
‘4 What wll they probably do next?
B Goto the concert on Thursday @ Move the corporate dinner to Thursday
B Buy the tickets on Thursday © Goto the concert on a diferent night
Cee a
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eee ee
cf sign er
eee i mation is
eee ear
ont © Preslistening Activity
IEE Movie Genres | —- -
action comedy shller mystery
horror classic animation sciencesition
romance documentary adventure fantasy
O Interview your friend about movie watching. Add two more
questions to the list
1 Do you like to goto the movies?
2 Do you usualy buy snacks atthe movie theater? Why or why not?
3 What's the best mavie you've ever seen?
O totes © Listen to the following talk and answer the questions.
11 Who isthe talk intended for?
GB The restaurant waiters
‘The customers of the theater ‘
G Allthe moviegoers
@ The clerks atthe concession stands in a theater
2 Whats the purpose of the talk?
To show the survey resus 1 To ge workers pep talk
To atract moviegoers To announce price changes
squana eam)
3 Look at the graphic. The price of which snack wil be reduced?
Soda | Nachos | Popcorn | French fies | Hot dogs
# of v 5 55, so [as 25
B soda Gi Hot dogs
G Nachos B French fies
4 What does the speaker say about soda?
1 edocs sll that wel
Its the major source oftheir profits rom snacks.
G The price wll be reduced by 10%.
i eean boost sales ofthe tickets
'5 What's the reason for the change?
1D To follow the current trend B To inform customers
G To attract more customers To reflect the cost
a
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: cor
from the talk
os Dp) Speaking
Q Invite your friend to an event
Invite your friend to the following event. Try to d
the meeting time and place.
ide on the da
~——~Tu Rock BAND, PHOENIX, IS HERE THIS SUMMER!
July 6,Priday 7 pm. | July 7, Saturday 7 pam. | July 8, Sunday 2 pm,
| DestnyArena + Purchase tickets online + Pies rom $300, $800, $1200, $1800
+ Would you lke to 2 | Sounds great! ‘it doesnt work for me
+ How about 2 +d love to ae |
+ Ace you available on 2 + Great idea! pis evee.
+m afraid | cant, because
oa Years, Centuries Time
2012, the 18 century | > May 4 6pm
EB. z 6 oiock
Seasons Days michight
>the summer ~ Labor Day | 000
pee ato oak night
Months Monday morning
* March, Jly
Times of Day
the mening the evening
+ No preposition is required before next or ast.
@ Your take-home exam is due next Friday.
|
© other propestons » within, over
Use thin or over before a perio of time.
|The company promised to fish the projec within 3 months
B other phrases
+ by tim) + not. unig)
+ bythe ond of {xno + in time
+ no later than (ime) + everytime
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ng
oss Countries, Continents Streets Places
> Japan, ltaly, Europe = Main Street the post office
the station
afthe bus stop
es ana
+ Bein, London the inthe plane,
tho boat
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| fin) the office the balcony hors
| (a hol
| oterteuenty aed preposion bel places
| aces oa =the _ tla
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+ oughta «andere
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Q Fill in appropriate prepositions for the following sentences.
More than one answers might be possible for each blank. If no
preposition is needed, put an "X" in the blank.
(Our fight is scheduled to land Fullerton Airport
Psychology 101 will meet Tuesday and Thursday
10am.
‘the past 2 years, we've been working with a consultant to boost cur
sales the region,
You can see hair products located aisle 6.
‘The charty concert will be held June 21% Vieora
Hall
Please submit your application Friday.
‘The decision cant be finalized —_ we get the confirmation from the
director
8 The client said that he will stop by the office _ Thursday afternoon.
9 John's trip to Milan is scheduled next week,
10 What do you usually do weekends?
ow
aaa nail one
bei Reading
Read and answer questions
Dear Ms. Freemen,
‘As you are a valued client of GTC Consulting Fim, itis our pleasure to invite you to our
25% anniversary celebration, which will be held on Saturday, August 30°
We have organized a number of activities to celebrate the founding of our company.
Enclosed is the detailed program for the day's events, All ofthe activites wil ake place at
Mayflower Hotel on Madison Avenue except the morning activites.
You'e invited to the activites forthe whole day, but iis possible to attend part of the
celebration. Since the number of seats for some ofthe events might be limited, we advise
yu to reply to this invitation as soon as possible. To secure your place, please send an
‘email message to amychung®gte.com by the end of July
We hope to welcome you to our celebration
Encl
Sincerely yours,
Ay Chung
“any Chung
Directo of HR, GTC Consbing Fm ‘GTC Consulting Firm's 25% Anniversary Celebration
Time Activity
10:10-11:00 | Opening speeches by CEO, Adam Welter
‘and by special quests
‘A guided tour of the company
12:00-2:00 | A buffet lunch prepared by celebrity chef Oliver
Entetainment by renowned singer, Lady Pompom and the rock band,
Indigo Blue (Ballroom A, Mayflower Hotel)
‘A look back on the history of the company followed by a lucky draw
(Conference Room 305, Mayflower Hotel)
Gala banquet hosted by John Shriver, the vice;president of GTC
‘Consulting Firm, Special guests include our city mayor, Bill O'Connor
‘and Steven Cohan, a star lawyer specializing in patent law. (Chauncey
Hall, Mayflower Hotel)
4 Note:The rafle ticket for prize-drewing is $30. It can be purchased in advance of
on-site, 30% of the money will go to Blackwell Wildife Association, and the rest
wll be donated to Big Brother Foundation dedicated to helping children who
sulfer from terminal illnesses. 00
Q Answer the following questions.
1 Whats the purpose ofthe lter?
To invite canto & fnerasing activity
To invite guests to a companys anniversary
G To invite the cty mayor to paricipate in the celebration
7 promote thei new products,
2 On what day wil the celebration be held?
Bvuy3t B May 30
G August 15, B August 30
3. What is enclosed with the letter?
GB A raffle ticket order form
GB A registration form
‘A map
GA schedule forthe event
4 How much will GTC Consulting Firm give to Big Brother Foundation per ticket?
@ 320 as
B33 sai
5 How can a guest participate in the prize-drawing activity?
B Send a confirmation letter
@ Call Ms. Chang by the last day of July
Buy a ticket
D Sign up for the activity
6 Which of the following activities will be held in GTC company?
Speech by each guest. Tek by the company's CEO
Speech by the mayor Talk on the company history
7 Inthe detailed program, the word “renowned! is closest in meaning to:
Brow GD famed
G prizes B valued aed
s pens
Cee an ay
See eet rd ee er
ontibute teat
Q Place the following lettered parts, A-G, into the letter.
B 502 Stoughton Street, B Dear Sir or Madam:
Champaign, i 61020 etn
8 Yours ely Baye
G Robert Moon
G Customer Service Department
Culture and Entertainment News Agency
330 Bayview Steot
San Francisco, CA 91020
1 A, 502 Stoughton Street, Champaign IL 61020
2
3
4
Fm wring to you about my subscription to Culture and Entertainment Newsletter,
hich will expire in December.
{ve enjoyed the diffrent kinds of articles you have in the newsletter. However, in
September, | wil relocate to our Tokyo ofice and won't be able to receive your
rnewsleter anymore. Therefore, Id like to cancel my subscription starting in August.
By the way, wil it be possible to receive a refund forthe remaining 4 months?
ost oz
Q Answer the following questions.
1 Whatis the purpose of the letter?
2 Whois the sender?
3 Who isthe recipient?
4 What does the sender request?
totes Writing
Imagine that you're going to have a birthday party. Plan the date, time, place, food, and
entertainment for your bithday party. Write an invitation to your friend. Be sure to use the
‘imeplace prepositions appropriately.
+ Fm having, * Could you please let me know if? * Hope to see you there
+ Would you like to join? + Please reply by. + Hope you can come
+ Fm going to have,
‘swuang jean) O54
Check the words you know before you begin this chapter.
Use the list to review the words after you complete this chapter.
|
|
submit |
aa 4—
employ
interview
seek
ability
reject
salary |
wage
responsbitiy candidate
hands-on
internship
applicant
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( Personnel is an important topic area that has a high frequency of occurrence in the TOEIC,
ef. Is vital to be familar with words and expressions related to these topics.
# Objective
Experienced and ambitious
business professional seeking
a challenging project menager
position
LIARS ATTN RIT
sane
Personal Info
| First name: Tery
|Last name: McGraw
© @ 909 orchard Road, Being
© 86.215 302.9047
Education
September 2010~June 2012
Executive MBA, Graduate School of Business,
Northwestern University, IL USA
Courses included: Financial Accounting,
Risk Management, Global Human Resources
Management, Cost Management
September 2004-June 2008
BA Economics, University of Indiana, IN, USA
Principle studies included: International Finance
and Trade, Economics of Human Resources,
Macroeconomics
# Work Experience
October 2012-present
Project Director, GTC Holdings, Bejing
Responsible for designing and implementing
various projects September 2008 June 2010
Consultant, Lee & Lee Consulting Fim, Hong Kong
Responsible for developing recruitment plans for enty level salespersons
skis
Languages spoken: Chinese intermediate), English (native) and French (proficient)
Computer skills: Microsoft Word (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
@ References ss
‘Available upon request a
11 What kind of positon is Tery McGraw looking for?
2 Where does he live now?
3 What does he do now?
4 What are his jab responsibilities?
5 Whore did he go to college?
‘What was his major in college?
7. What languages does he speak?
8 What was his job in 20092
Does he provide his references?
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8 Vocabulary
human resources (n)
@ The new employee orientation, organized by the Human Resources Department,
is scheduled on Monday.
résumé (0) CV= curriculum vitae
@ Have you ever heard of video CVs? They are quite popular now,
it’s important to modify your résumé for different job applications.
qualification o) quality qualified ac)
| dont think Jane has the required qualifications to be a global brand manager.
To be qualified for this positon, you need a background in international marketing
as wal as at least 3 years of experiance,
@ To most people's surprise, last year's champion swimmer didnt qualify for the
Olympic team.
requirement
required c)
@ The requirements for the project manager position inchide a callege degree in
business or pharmacy and 5 years of work experience in a major pharmaceutical
company.
All workers are required to submit monthly reports to the division head,
vacant (a) vacancy 0)
1B The brand manager positon has been vacant fora long time now. It hasn't been
filled since last summer.
There's a vacancy for an entry-level computer programmer position at Deka Tech,
which is sted as one of the top tech companies in the county,
candidate)
@ How many candidates should wo callin for interviews? 7. hands-on 2c)
1 Jim has great hands-on experience in the shoe manufacturing industry
8 internship (o) interno}
@ John Intermed ata big international accounting frm last summer.
@ To increase your work experience, you should apply for an internship every
summer breek 4
£B Jim isso lucky that he just landed a job a an intern fora heayy-weight
‘congressman inthe state
9 applicant apply) 9p 3
1B The deadline for scholarship applications is Thursday.
terested in being a convenience store clerk should apply in person by
1B Applicants should mail their résumés and cover lattors to the personnel office by
the deadline.
10 cotificate(n)
Participants will be issued certificates upon completion of a 36-hour training
11 recruit v) recruitment
1B Planning ta expand into a new international market, the company has decided to
recruit ton more sales representatives in the next 6 months
1 All new recruits should attend orientation and a one-week training course.
1B Recruitment is much easier in the summer when college graduates are fresh out
of school,
12 compensate) compensation (o)
1B The company will compensate you forall the expenses incurred during your
business ti.
Compensation wll be calculated based on performance.
059 080
13. accomplish) accomplishment) accomplished (ad)
@ The manager has been promoted to regional director due to his accomplishments
in the last 5 years with the company.
Jim is definitely on the right track. he keeps doing what he is doing now hell
bbe able to accomplish much in his career.
i The newcomer proved herself to be an accomplished surgeon,
14 pension n)
1B Jamie is staying with this company because their pension scheme is far superior
to others’
15 reference in) referee)
@ To apply for this position, you need to send two laters of reference along with
‘your résumé.
@ Job applicants should list atleast 2 referees on their résumés,
EFS aeons
Match the words with their synonyms or definitions.
Bina eee
1 recruit © involving actual participation or doing
2 ___ pension © complete; achive
3 compensate © a lit of work experience and education, et.
4 accomplish 2 hive
5 qualified © necessary
éplnsncy, empty
7 required © make up for something or someone
8 vacant © the money you get ater you retire
9 hands-on D personnel ofice
10 Human Resources| © centfied, sled
Deparment —_— @RSianekeoneaen
© Complete the following sentences with the words from
the vocabulary list.
1 On their fist day to work, new employees should report to the
Department to fil in the employee profile and get an employee ID pass required
{or entering our ofice building,
2 Although Jim doesn't have a college diploma, he has alot of
experience in sales.
3 Ws best to make @ hotel reservation because most hotels rarely have
during the peak season,
4 Young people do not care that much about th
plan the
‘company offers since they are young and they do not intend to stay with the
‘company for a long time.
5 Have you come up with a plan yot? You need to list the
requirements, job responsibilities and the deadline for submiting applications.
{5 Do you know that employees who were injured during our office renovation are
seeking for their injuries?
7 The Accounting Department would like to know the system #
‘they are going to intall this latest accounting software
8 Terry is such an planist, He has won the annual young artist
‘award two years in a row.
ost © Complete the notice with the following words. Change the word
form if necessary (for example, plural form).
Attention Job Seekers!!
Come join our annual job fair on campus next Friday, May 13% from 10% am. to
4 pam, The fair features more than 40 major in the county.
“The representatives from these companies will be here to introduce their
companies and look for qualied to
for approximately 100 parttime and fulltime job swudents
who re interested are to bring copes oftheir uptodate
thats their sch a2 educaton,
work experince, sil licenses or ‘on that day. The
representatives wil conduct ________on st,
Rogardiess of whether you're locking for summer
‘opportunities or fulltime positions, attend our annual job fair next Friday to take
advantage of this great opportunity Q Listen to the following conversation between a
man and a woman.
ees rene
a
oe
1 Who ate the speakers?
G Collesgues G A client and an office worker
G Job candidates B A director and her subordinate
2 What are they taking about?
G Now year's contract B Werk schedule confets
Having Sanda fil in thelist ‘Availabilty for interviows
3 Why does the woman ask the man for help?
She might not be impartial. Gi She's worried about a heavy workload,
G Sho thinks the man is experienced. ‘She wants to take turns with the man,
4 Look at the graphic. Which interview will the man probably miss today?
B Eugene Stone's B Mark Ng's
G Debra Lee's @ Norman Kobashi's
5 Which of the following is tue?
1B The restaurant is fr from the offic.
G The mecting with the client might go longer than expected.
G Only 10 applicants have applied forthe job.
Sandra wil moot with the clients instead,
os {6 What does the woman mean when she says “Il ask Sandra to filin for you"?
1 Sandra wil filin the fre fr hie
i Sandra wil meet the cient for lunch
Sondre will goto the interview instead
B Sandra wll inform the candidate.
7 What will the man do next?
Callthe clent and reschedule the meeting). Ask Sandra ofilin the form
G Go to the interview now DB Meet the client
SRE Go)
Q Listen to the following talk.
(On the time line below, ist 5 to 6 important events in Amy Ricci life.
|
|
a a ae
Answer the following questions.
1 What's the purpose ofthe talk?
B To-explain the topic ofthe seminar To give background on the speaker
G To promote Dr. Rice’s latest book To discuss the importance of the ocean
2 Which ofthe following is NOT true about Dr. Ricci?
She sa marine biology speciale,
G She cid’ have any work experience prior to her graduate study
The novel 20000 Leagues under the Sea sparked her fascination withthe ocean.
B Her family moved before she entered collage
3 What will Dr. Rei do next?
1D Give a talk Sign her books
Publish another book Introduce another speaker Dp Speaking
Imagining that your school orchestra Is recruiting @ new m
view between the leader of the orchestra and the applicant.
Q You're the leader of the orchestra. You're going to interview student
who is interested in joining the orchestra. First, use the table below
and write down questions you want to ask the person. When you're
done, ask Student B your questions.
Q
The person's name YS. Can | have your name, please?
Kind of musical instrument
v
Number of years playing
Favorite musician
a
Pic scpernes ta bandtcheam -_[im
EY
B
“Time availabe for practice
Q You're interested in joining the orchestra. List your qualifications
below and answer Student A’s questions. First, make up your
personal profile.
[28 My name is
Kind of musical instrument
Number of year playing
Favorite musician
re
Past experience in the band/orchestra (2
Es
=
Time available for practice
05s: ‘The Present Simple is often used to expres fats in the present or habitual actions, When
‘denoting habitual actions, this tense soften used with adverbs of frequency. For this reason if
|| youspot one of the fllowing adverbs ina sentence, itis very they thatthe sentence expresses 2
habitual action o 2 routine.
Advetbs of frequency: always, usually, often, sometimes, seldom, rarely
Form Usage Time marker
Bare infrtives without | @ facts inthe present
always, usually, often
or with sles (© habitual actions or routines
© She works for an Intemational pharmaceutical company.
© | usually take the tran to her office.
Eo
The Present Progressive is used to express a) acts atthe moment of speaking, an (b)
‘actives that have begun but haven ished and are gong on at present.
Form Usage Te marker
amisiae ing | @ aches a the moment of peaking now, curently at present
1 scoviies that hve bogun but havent at the moment
fished andar ging on present
| © She is lisening to a podcast about English learning
© usualy workin the Sales Deparment but fm helping out inthe Marketing
Department this week. The Marketing Department is understaffed this week,
© They are taking four courses this semester.
+ Pay attention to subjectverb agreement and make sure that the comract form of
the verb or be is used
‘A verb must agree with its subject in number (le singular r plural) Example
B Jim usually checks his email when he arrives in the offic.
‘As the subject fim (tid person singular), you must add sto the verbs "check" and
BW Jane's parents are staying with her this week,
The subject is Jane's parents, which is thie person plural oa plural vee ar) is
needed, |
| ‘The Past Simple is often used to talk about acs or actions that happened ata specific ime inthe
‘past Common time markers of the Past Simple include ago, ast week, ast month, in [past ime,
Form
| has or actions that
ee | happened a a specific
| time inthe past
| | yesterday
© She graduated from Beijing University and got @ degree in science in 2004
© Jim met his wife at @ party 3 years ago.
‘The Past Progressive Is used to denote an ongoing action ta speci time inthe past.
Form Usage Time marker
“ongoing actions at specific | at that time
points of time in the past. at 7 pam.
© What were you doing at 10 pum. yesterday?
© We were discussing our revised proposal for the stadium.
woslwere Ving
++ The Past Progressive is olen used together wit the Past Simple. When this happens, he
ast Progressive describes a longer, "background action or situation that had happened for
some time (k) and the Past Simple describes the action or event (8) that interrupted the frst
The chart below shows the time and state of the two actions as they happened. The Pat
Progressive i used to denote (A) and the Pas Simple is used fr (8).
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| 1 George: (take) five courses this term,
Bus 00.14 (run) every 15 minutes from 6 am. to 9 pim., Monday
through Saturday.
3 Before joining our company, Emma _ (be) an administrative secretary at
‘Smith & Smith Consulting Firm
4 The construction team {complete} the housing project one month
ago.
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6 Currently the marketing team (work) on plans to promote our new
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9 Tim accidently —_ (hit) the dog when he (drive) hore last
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A great opportunity to join one of Hong Kong's high- 4
profile advertising and marketing agencies.
“# Company Background
With estimated earnings of approximately $50 milion, Ginko International
‘Advertsing and Marketing Agency is ranked number 10 among the top
20 advertising and marketing agencies in Hong Kong by Businoss Tabute
‘magazine. Situated at Centra, the financial district of Hong Kong, Ginko
International Advertsing and Marketing Agency has over 1,000 employees
and three overseas offices in Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei. We expect
to increase our revenue by 10% within the next 1-2 years and expand our
services into Southeast Asia over the next 5 years. Currently, we are seeking
{an HR advisor to join our energetic and lively HR team.
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“+ Responsibilities
‘As an HR advisor, youll work closely with senior HR managers and assist
them to ensure that all aspects of HR work and services are well planned,
coordinated and delivered, Specific responsibilities include the fallawing:
Plan and support employee training and development programs.
‘Support and maintain employee relations
‘Oversee the recruitment program
Ensure legislation and policy compliance
Werk on employee evaluations and review projects and their
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“# Requirements and Qualifications
‘The ideal candidate will have the following qualifeations
© At least 5 years of experiance in Human Resources, preferably in
advertising or marketing firms
© A bachelors degree in Business Administration with emphasis on human
resources or personnel management. An MBA degree isa plus
© Strong verbal and writen communication skills
© Superb attention to detail
“To apply, please send your résumé and cover letter to the address below no
later than Friday, October 12.
Upon receipt of your application, @ confirmation letter will be sent out via
‘email.
Sharon Leung
Manager, Human Resources
Ginko Intemational Advertising and Marketing Agency
4 Queen's Road, Central
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11 What department wil the applicant probably work in?
B Marketing
B Advertsing
G Production
B Human Resources
2 Which of the following duties is NOT included inthe job description?
Supervise employee hiring
Gi Implement agency’ policies
G Minin business relations with suppl
B Devise employ
assessment plans
3 Which of the following is required?
B An MBA degree
Previous work experience in advertising or marketing agencies
G Strong management skis
@ A business management major
4 How can the applicant apply?
B by mail
By phone
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B Online
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October 4
Dear Ms. Leung,
"mm writing in response to your ad in The Sunday News Gazette. Im vary
interested in applying forthe Human Resources advisor position you
advertised. | graduated from Chinese University of Hong Keng in 2010 with
«a bachelor’s degroe in business management. The courses | took include
performance leadership, contemporary employment relations, and emplayes
{and organizational development. | have worked as a junior project manager
inthe Marketing Deparment at a local advertising firm, Ommicloud, for 5
‘years, My work at Omnicioud has allowed me to develop strong people
management and market analysis skill. In addition to my native language,
Mandarin Chinese, 'm also proficient in Cantonese and English.
Enclosed is my résumé, Please don't hesitate to contact me at lsachen®@qrail
‘com i you have any questions or if you need further information. | believe |
have the experience and abiltes you're looking for and | am confident | am
well suited for this position. look forward to hearing from you.
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Yours sincerely,
Lisa Chen 11 What does the applicant include with this later?
B Cover letter Gi Lotter of references
G Résumé Application leter
2 How did the applicant learn about the job opening?
B By word of mouth G From an employment agency
G From a headhunter From classified ads in a newspaper
3 Which qualification doos the applicant possess that is NOT required forthe positon?
Language skills Work experience in an advertising fim 4
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© No experiance is required, However, previous parttime work experience is prefered.
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‘You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in
English. They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
Select the best response to the question or statement.
1 Mark your answer,
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You will hear some conversations between two or more people. You'll
be asked to answer four or five questions about what the speakers say in each
conversation. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (8),
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1 What are the speakers mainly talking about?
B The meeting with VIP clients B The most important seminar of the day
G The registration of the courses The conference schedule
2 How much isthe registration fee?
B S120 @ s130
B30 @ s20
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seminars”?
She dit choose which seminar to goto.
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5 Where does the conversation take place?
D In an office D Ava parking garage
G Onthe phone D Ata meeting
6 What happened to the man this morning?
B He sold his cr to the garage.
D He parked his car at the garage across the street.
He had a car accident.
BD His car broke down.
7 What does the woman mean when she says "00"?
B She sees the car. Gi She knows the mechanic.
G She understands the problem. She has been told
8 What does the woman suggest?
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‘answer three to four questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the
bbest response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D).
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1 What's the purpose of the talk?
B Announce a change of plans Discuss the trail dificuly
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2 Who isthe talk mos likely intended for?
1B Human Resources Department employees
G People who are into fness
Workers who signed up for a hike
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D The trail is inaccessible.
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1 A.coffee machine and vending machine are located __ the third floor of
this building
Bin Bon at over
2 If you would lke to receive ‘updates on your account activities, please leave your
email address at the bottom of this form,
B period G periodical periodic periodically
3 Two reference ltrs from previous employers or professors are forthe
product manager position application,
B required B requiring require D to require
need any with your computer sofware or hardware problems,
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GD assist G assistant assistance assisted
5 __is whey concemn when it comes to purchasing a house or an apartment.
Affection GD Afabitity G Affordability Aluence
6 Asa gold card member, youll be seated __ the first ive rows of the auditorium,
Bin Bon GB over Oa
7 Since Mr. Jansen __ the helm of our European division two years ago,
cur profit has been up by 15%
B have taken Gi takes is taking took
8 According to the report, of all the employees’ benefits, gym membership is
favorite.
less B theless G iitie D the least
9 The power outage occurred when the workers the components,
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are assembling were assembling
10 We are currently volunteers for our disaster relief program.
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missing. Select the best answer to each question from the choices given below.
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(= |_Product Manager—ViaTech |-
VaTech, a leading electronic manufacturers seeking @ product manager to guide
an energetic and dynamic team to improve the (1) __ of existing products 2s 7
well as develop new products for the company.
(2) __ candidates must have an advanced degree in computer science or
engineering and be able to (3)_a diverse team. At last three or more years
of product or marketing management experience are required
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products, developing and (5)
‘They include specifying market requirements for current and future
___ marketing plans, and analyzing potential
Partnerships with other companies, This positon also requires travel to customers
‘or non-customers in Europe and North America, Please send your résumé and
‘cover letter to Eric Ackerman at [email protected]. The (6) deadline
is May 15. Interviews for successful candidates will begin on June 1
1D creativity — flexbilily G connectivity utility
2B dually — B aualifyng Qualified © cualifcations
3 Doversee require partake B evaluate
4 BY The job contract will be signed if you are hired,
GB Two letters of reference are required,
‘The communication skills are highly praised.
Job responsibilities may vary
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submited by that date you wil need to work your regular (10)
The company’s leave policy states that every emplayee(11)__ to seven days of
pid vacation every year. Unused vacation days can't be carried over to the subsequent
calendar year: If you have any futher questions regarding our leave policy, please feel
free to contact me at extension #332
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8 B Therefore, we have decided to go with a fist come, frst served policy.
G Any further days off mill not be paid,
G Most of the employaes choose to work overtime.
@ The pay for working over the holidays is 10% more
9 B hand on GD bands off hand over hand in
10 B shits GB regulations positions terms
11 B eentiies G isentting is entitled D entitled xe
Q Questions 1-3 refer to the following advertisement.
1492 Elm Street, Camden, New Jersey 08110
wnmw-campbellepaiccom
Any brand, any problem ~ we are here to help! A
Your most reliable computer, laptop, and tablet repair shop. g
We specialize in all major PC brands and Mace.
Our services include:
1 virus removal
| system upgrades
| hard drive dota transfer and replacement
& Intemet and router configuration
‘ broken laptop and LCD/lass screen repair
Call Daniel at (856) 230-4198 for a quote
9-6 Monday through Friday, 10 am.-2 p.m. on Saturdays
1 What service doss Campbells Computer NOT provide?
GD internet setup B Computer screen repairs
Virus cleaning @ Antivirus installation
2 Who is Daniel?
DA delivery person A computer salesperson
‘An employee at Campbells B Campbells customer
3 How can a customer get an estimate for a repair?
@ Call Daniel Gi Visit the store's website
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Q Questions 4-9 refer to the following article.
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Taichung, Taiwan (October 5) — The much-anticipated Pan-Asia University Games is
{going to take place atthe newiy constructed domed stadium, TCH Canter, next week.
Taichung won the bid over four other major cities (Bejing, Kyoto, Jakarta and Kuala
Lumpur) to host the games, whichis one of the largest-cale, multi-sport events aside
from the Olympic Games. —{1}—
To prepare for the games, the city government has spent tens of milions of dollars on
constructing sporting facilities and accommodations for participating officals, athletes,
and athlete trainers, Money is also being spent on improving and modernizing the
cis infrastructure as well as the surrounding areas ll in the hope of atracting
more spectators and tourists from the country and around the world. In aditon to
showcasing athletes’ performance and celebrating their sports achievernents, hosting
the games also serves two msjor purposes: bringing in revenue and boosting the city’s
